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The Global Leadership Foundation is a network built around its 44 Members, all former heads of government or other distinguished leaders with first-hand experience of the difficulties of political leadership. It is an independent, non-profit Foundation, which exists to support political leadership and good governance around the world by making available, discreetly and in confidence, the experience of those former leaders to today’s national leaders.  

The activities of the Foundation are managed by a small London-based Secretariat.

Responsibilities of the Executive Administrator include:

Day to day administration of the GLF office and office systems
Maintenance of all GLF diaries, including co-ordination of the Chair’s programme
Management of the Chair’s UK correspondence
Dealing with inward communications on behalf of the Chair and Members
Support CEO and Projects Director with research and briefing materials
Management of the fundraising database and tracking of donors and donations
Administrative preparations for Meetings
Liaison with service providers
Management of travel and accommodation

To apply for this role, please send your CV and a letter addressed to our CEO, explaining why you believe you are a good fit for this role, and what you will bring to the small and dynamic team that runs the Foundation.

About The Role

Place2Be is looking for a dedicated and organised Programme Coordinator to oversee the smooth operation and success of our professional qualification’s programmes. This essential role involves managing the day-to-day logistics of our Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy for Children and Young People in Schools. The position requires close collaboration with the Programme Manager and Clinical Lead to ensure smooth programme delivery. Key responsibilities include scheduling, venue booking, resource management, customer engagement and maintaining accurate data.

 

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

Closing date for applications: 21 February 2025

1st Interview date: 05 March 2025

 

 

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.

Should you require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.

 

Family Support Coordinator

£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

London & the South East

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Company car for front line care posts

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Salary Range: £39,640 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge.

Current policy offers partial remote working with the UK

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

We are seeking a highly organised individual with excellent executive assistance, organisational, communication and interpersonal skills to undertake a key coordinating and supporting role to Fauna & Flora’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Governing Council and Committees.

Your responsibilities will include:

· providing comprehensive executive assistance to SLT members, including diary management, booking complex travel and processing expense claims

· providing comprehensive logistical support to weekly SLT meetings, including collating agenda and papers, taking minutes, tracking decisions and following up on action points and approvals

· providing comprehensive logistical support to Council and subcommittee meetings

· enabling effective information flow between SLT and across the organisation

· facilitating the smooth running of the CEO’s office

 You will have experience in a similar role supporting senior teams, Boards and/or committees. Used to working across teams, joining the dots and making appropriate connections, you will help to ensure everyone has the right information at the right time. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to work and a positive solutions-oriented mindset, you will have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills and a highly methodical approach to work. The ability to take accurate, well-written minutes is essential, as is confidence in arranging hybrid meetings using appropriate equipment and technology.

You will be comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, representing Fauna & Flora in a professional manner at all times and your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to develop positive, productive working relationships. Committed to Fauna & Flora’s mission and values, you will be an excellent team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount.  

In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 16 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place during the week commencing Monday 24 February 2025.

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2026.

28 hours per week - working pattern to be agreed

Salary: £23,488 per annum/£18,790.93 pro rata)

The Children's Society is currently undertaking a pay and grading review - this review is intended to improve our current approach; we are currently consulting with our recognised trade union and any changes are due to be implemented in April 2025.

Location: Hybrid working can be considered, Expectation of one day a week at Birmingham Pause office Digbeth

We're looking for an individual to join The Children's Society as an Administration Officer to provide administrative support to the Emotional Wellbeing & Mental health teams based in Birmigham These are Pause, University of Birmingham Pause and Birmingham City University.

To fulfil this role, we're looking for someone who has experience of:

-Previous experience of working in an administrative position in a paid or voluntary capacity.

-Previous experience of communicating with members of the public in a paid or voluntary capacity.

The purpose of this job will be to:

To provide efficient and well-ordered administrative support to the National Operation Manager (NOM), Service Managers and team colleagues

-Support service with referrals and inputting on mosaic. Supporting in managing and updating trackers or excel spreadsheets.

-Assist the Operations Support Manager to provide data reports to the NOM and Funders as necessary by helping in the preparation of data methodologies and phasing plans to enable completion of Funder Reports.

-Planning and scheduling meetings and appointments including travel and accommodation arrangements.

-Preparing and editing correspondence, reports and presentations.

-Health & Safety monitoring across service offices including testing of fire alarm, monthly legionella check, fire drills, monitoring First Aid kits. Supporting in Management of Health & Safety protocols and procedures and implementation in offices.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.  

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.  

Benefits

Enhanced Annual leave 28 days length of service extra 2 after 2 5 and 7 goes up to 36 days plus bank holidays.

Free eye test claim back

Pension match contribution up to 8% can op out

Life Assurance death in service 4 x salary gets paid to nominated person.

Cycle to work 39% of bike costs can be spread across the year

770 retailers discounts offered with You Star App.

All people within diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities   

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.   

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. 

The closing date for applications is Midnight on 5th February. If we have received enough applications we can close this vacancy earlier.

Interviews will be held on only the following dates  TBC 

For an application pack please visit the web site

http://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/about-us/work-us

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Job Title: Administrator

Location: London, Hybrid

Reporting to: Global HR and Facilities Manager

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £32,753 - £37,666 Gross per annum, depending on the experience

Deadline: 31 January 2025

Conciliation Resources

Conflict is difficult, complex and political. The world urgently needs to find different ways to respond. Conciliation Resources is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For 30 years, we have been making peace possible. We currently have over 70 full and part-time staff members, working mainly out of the London and Australian offices. We work with over 70 locally-based and international partners worldwide. Conciliation Resources is deeply committed to keeping people safe from harm, whether they are personnel or those who come into contact with our work.

Job Purpose 

To provide high quality, comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Management Team and various functions as required (Executive Management Team, Governance, HR, Operations).

Scope and Accountability 

The post carries a high degree of responsibility and autonomy for maintaining confidentiality and discretion. The position reports to the Global HR and Facilities Manager and will be task managed by others as required. This role sits within the Core and Operations Department led by the Chief Operating Officer.

Person Specification

Knowledge  

• Good computer literacy and knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, and database software.

• Fluent written and spoken English.

• Knowledge of information management systems including databases.

Experience  

• Experience supporting senior executive staff, preferably including support to a team or number of staff.

• Experience of working in an organisation with an international outlook, preferably with experience of working with individuals in different time zones.

• Proven experience of effective administration of meetings 

• Experience of communicating with external bodies or individuals on behalf of a senior executive team.

• Experience of event organisation including logistics, travel (domestic and international including visas and travel booking) and budgeting. 

• Experience of working effectively as a link between executive management and other key stakeholders.

• Proven experience of prioritising own workload and working autonomously.

• Experience of taking fast and accurate minutes.

• Prior experience using content management systems (desirable – training will be provided)

Skills/Attributes 

• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, including an ability to be diplomatic and persuasive in working with other staff, managers and trustees.

• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to draft documents and correspondence and accurately transcribe. 

• Good friendly verbal communication skills, including cultural sensitivity.

• Discretion in dealing with confidential or sensitive information.

• Excellent organisational skills (i.e. time management, work planning and an ability to work on own initiative).

• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and calmly manage several competing priorities.

• Commitment to peacebuilding and Conciliation Resources’ values.

Can you help young athletes beat their personal best? 

Then come and join a small team of doers, who have banned red tape, silos, politics and “computer says no” scenarios to work for a really uplifting cause.  At SportsAid we exist to encourage, enable and empower the next generation of athletes to achieve their ambitions in sport and life. For decades, we have been side by side with Britain’s greatest emerging sporting talent, from Mo Farah to Jessica Ennis-Hill to Ade Adepitan, Paula Radcliffe and so many others to give them vital support before they became Olympian and Paralympian stars. 

We are looking to appoint a Digital Communications & Content Manager to play a pivotal role in reshaping the way we communicate and we engage young athletes and SportsAid’s supporters. You will develop a communications plan, and develop and deliver creative content to interest, engage and inspire and galvanise support for SportsAid. 

Does this sound like you? 

• A strategic mindset 

• Proven track record in developing and delivering communications strategies and plans 

• Proven experience in digital content creation, social media management and communications. 

• Strong writing, editing and storytelling skills, with an ability to tailor content for different audiences and platforms. 

• Proficiency in using social media platforms, content management systems and email marketing tools. 

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and experience with web analytics tools (eg Google Analytics). 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple projects and deadlines. 

• Significant experience in a charity, nonprofit, or sports organisation

The salary is £40,000,000-45,000 p.a. and opportunities for flexible or remote working are available.

SportsAid therefore positively welcomes, and seeks to achieve, diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants, volunteers and employees receive equal and fair treatment.  We positively encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, disability, marriage and civil partnership status, gender identity, background, religion, faith, sexual orientation, maternity status, pregnancy, belief or nationality.

On receipt of your application you will be sent a confidential equal opportunities form which all applicants will be asked to complete.

Safeguarding Officer

National charity

£35,500 per annum including car allowance

Permanent

Oxford - on site with flexible working

Full time 35 hours per week with flexible working

Benefits: Excellent pension scheme, contribution of up to 10%, life assurance from day one and access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Do you have experience of safeguarding with an understanding of practices and legislation? Are you keen to work in a role where you can make a tangible difference to people's lives, promoting a safe environment for everyone?

Charity People are working with a well-established charity who are supporting farming communities, offering practical aid, financial assistance, and mental health support throughout England and Wales, to recruit a talented Safeguarding Officer.

The charity offers tangible, financial, and mental health support. Their funding initiatives enable farmers to attain financial stability. Their mental health support contributes to fostering emotional resilience, enabling individuals to effectively navigate challenges within the farming community. These resources are augmented by the round-the-clock hotline and a network of Support Managers across regions, delivering expert counsel and guidance. This is an exciting time to join a growing team, and this role will contribute to transforming safeguarding across the organisation.

The Role

The Safeguarding Officer will champion safeguarding practices and procedures, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, drive engagement and awareness with staff, volunteers and external teams around safeguarding, and embed a strong culture of safeguarding across all teams.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Designated Safeguarding Lead in developing and enhancing safeguarding practices, including creating and delivering training plans and materials.
• Oversee safeguarding systems such as CPOMS, ensuring effective management, follow-ups, reporting, and providing guidance to enhance understanding.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address safeguarding themes, share trends, and contribute to best practices while maintaining compliance.
• Provide practical safeguarding support to regional teams, ensuring escalations are handled effectively and building confidence in safeguarding practices.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following in your supporting statement:

• Experience of working as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Relevant up to date training in the specialist area of Safeguarding
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and legislation
• Knowledge and experience of statutory agency practices and multi-agency working
• Ability to distinguish between observation, facts and information gained from others and confidently assess risk in a time sensitive manner
• Excellent communication, report-writing and recording skills
• Experience of providing safeguarding support to staff and volunteers working with adults and children who may be at risk of harm, their families and carers
• Experience of using data recording systems
• Confident working on own initiative and in communication and presenting to a wide range of staff and volunteers
• Highly organised and can manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity, integrity and without prejudice

If this role has resonated with you and you would like to be part of something truly rewarding, where your skills and dedication will make a tangible difference in the lives of others, then we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process is CV and supporting statement. Please reach out to Jen D'Souza at Charity People to apply and for more information about the role: .

Due to the nature of the role, we are accepting applications and interviews are taking place on a rolling basis. Please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.

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

The Ripple Pond supports adult family members of physically and/or psychologically injured British Armed Forces personnel and veterans.

We value your individuality, skills, professionalism, and passion for making a difference in this role.

We don’t measure candidates by age, gender, background, accent, community, sexual orientation, or heritage.

We understand that few people will arrive fully equipped to meet every requirement of this role on day one.

What matters is that you are an excellent communicator- someone who listens well, manages time effectively, and demonstrates resilience.

You must be comfortable discussing challenging topics, this includes facilitating conversations around issues like addiction, mental health, suicide, menopause, domestic abuse and the complexities of family life.

Please note: The Ripple Pond is more than a charity - it’s a dynamic, supportive community that transforms lives. We thrive on care and exceptional communication, and we need someone who shares these values.

Key Responsibilities:

• Onboarding new Members (service users), understanding their needs, and providing tailored support.
• Delivering services primarily online/remotely, with occasional travel for networking, building partnerships, and attending events or meetings.

What We Offer:

As an organisation committed to accessibility, inclusion, and social mobility, we’ll support your well-being and professional development throughout your employment.

However, this role is intensive. Success requires inner strength, adaptability, and mental resilience.

Encouragement to Apply:

We view applicants as well-rounded individuals. If this role resonates with you but you’re concerned about gaps in your CV, qualifications, or experience, we encourage you to apply. We care about your potential as much as your background.

NOTE: Please ensure your covering letter explains how you meet the roles requirements as outlined in the Job Description and Person Specification Document (Attached)

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Team leader to join the National Homicide Service (HS) covering the Midlands.

You will work from home or a local VS office (if available), and you must live in one of the following areas: Warwickshire, Staffordshire or West Midlands. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week.

Do you want to be part of a unique service providing the highest quality support to families bereaved by homicide and those who are eye-witness to homicide? Do you want to lead a supportive, passionate and committed team? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

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

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

You will lead and support a team of Homicide Family Caseworkers to meet VS and Homicide Service standards and contractual requirements. You will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisational skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload and will have experience of achieving key performance indicators, as set by the Operation Managers and Deputy Head of Service.

We pride ourselves on providing exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users and you will have an understanding of the impact that trauma and bereavement can have on individuals. We support staff to keep them safe within their role and you will lead on the importance of personal and professional resilience and wellbeing for the team.

You will have excellent communication skills and will support the Operation Managers to maintain the highest standards of service delivery, across a widely geographically dispersed team. Your team will cover West Midlands including Midlands, Staffordshire and Warwickshire. You must live within one of these areas and be prepared to travel across the geographical area including occasional overnight stays to ensure you can meet team members in person as well as online.

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

You will also enjoy working closely with a range of stakeholders (including Police Family Liaison Officers and Senior Investigation Officers within the Major Crime teams/Social Services) and will have experience in building constructive working relationships, focused on delivering the best service for vulnerable service users. You should be a confident presenter, and able to share the service and work we do to inform, educate and encourage notifications and referrals into the service.

Please see attached Job Description for full details and personal specification.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

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

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

The Diocese of Truro is looking for an organised Project Administrator to provide vital support for the Change and Renewal Programme. This role involves coordinating project activities, assisting with reports, managing data, and engaging with church communities and external stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for someone with strong organisational skills, experience in administration, and a keen eye for detail. You should be comfortable working with people and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Experience working within a faith-based organisation is desirable.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate programme information and manage small project streams
• Support the team with administrative tasks, including meetings and reporting
• Engage with stakeholders and assist with events and activities
• Provide administrative support to the Head of Operations & Governance

Essential skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

This role offers the opportunity to join a unique organisation that prides itself on being a supportive employer. At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on our website in 'About us'.

If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply using the link provided or via our website. The closing date for applications is midnight on 24 February 2025 with interviews being held on 13 March 2025 in Truro.

Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.

SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership with managers, teams and people across the organisation.

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join us as a HR Advisor (Diversity & Inclusion) to deliver a high quality, flexible Human Resources service, responsive to the needs of the organisation, and in line with legislative requirements and good practice. 

This role will provide expert HR advice and support to line managers and staff on people matters, empowering managers to lead on people matters with support and guidance where required. They will also promote and improve D&I within the organisation by developing, implementing, and monitoring and embedding D&I projects, initiatives and programmes as part of our wider organisational D&I plan.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

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At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 14th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 24th February 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We have a vacancy in the South & South-West Region for a Service Delivery Lead working within our friendly and dedicated team of regional staff and volunteers. The postholder will provide support for the Regional Manager and for region-wide service delivery. You will be overseeing service delivery across the region. Service management experience, volunteer management and a good understanding of systems and processes will be advantageous. You will be line managing a number of Regional Administrators. 

Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients
will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of
practice and they can be viewed online:

•  Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
•  Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with
Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy
are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

The Team and HR Coordinator will help ensure that Purposeful Ventures runs smoothly and efficiently. You will work closely with the COO and Head of People, taking a proactive and varied role in the running of Purposeful Ventures, our office and facilities, and leading on the coordination of our HR administration. You will be anticipating and responding to team requirements so no two days will be the same – for example, signposting staff, supporting set up of project workshops, arranging team away days, minute taking, issuing contracts and welcoming and orientating new employees. Working with Purposeful Ventures colleagues, you will help make sure staff are supported in HR and administrative matters and that they have an exceptional employee experience at Purposeful Ventures.

This role would suit someone keen to gain exposure to the breadth of operational functions and further develop their expertise in HR. The Team and HR Coordinator will be organised and will have fantastic attention to detail, a strong can-do attitude and a willingness to proactively contribute to the team in multiple different ways. You will enjoy working flexibly and collaboratively and forming strong relationships within Purposeful Ventures and beyond.

At Purposeful Ventures you will find a great team of colleagues and a supportive and flexible working environment where your skills will be valued and developed. We can offer training opportunities to help you grow professionally, including CIPD qualifications.