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Viewpoint is a service user charity currently covering Hertfordshire. Our aim is to enable people who use mental health and addiction services to have a voice in feeding back how well services are working and to be part of future service planning.
We are now seeking a person to support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement and to manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint.
Viewpoint Operational Manager
Title: Operational Manager
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Hours / salary: 22 hours / week. Full Time Equivalent Salary £35,000 p.a.
Pension: Viewpoint offers a defined contribution pension scheme. Contribution levels are based on Total Gross Salary - Employer 5%, Employee 3%. Participation in the scheme will commence after an initial 3 month waiting period.
Annual leave: 25 days per year plus 8 bank holidays. Holiday entitlement will start to accrue after a satisfactory six month probationary
period.
Other benefits: Training, Development and Supervision
Length of contract: Subject to funding
About Viewpoint
Viewpoint develops innovative ways that support people with a lived experience of mental health issues and / or addiction challenges. Across Hertfordshire we work with over 800 experts by experience and put them at the centre of everything we do. We support people to be independent, have their say on the quality of services that they experienced and influence change to those services.
Our support is flexible and needs-led and is delivered through outreach groups, one to one interaction or remotely.
Staff or members who have a lived experience of mental illness and / or addiction facilitate our programmes.
We offer educational sessions that enhance wellbeing and equip individuals with the skills and self-belief to aid their recovery journey.
Our goals
Purpose of the post:
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To support the chief executive to ensure that Viewpoint implements its agreed strategy within budget and operates as a model of best practice for user involvement.
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To manage and supervise staff employed by Viewpoint.
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To promote Viewpoint with both statutory and Voluntary Community Faith Social Enterprise (VCFSE) at a county level.
Principal Responsibilities:
Management
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To provide operational management and leadership to achieve the aims and objectives of the Viewpoint strategy.
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To ensure that appropriate policies and procedures are adhered to, developed and updated in compliance with relevant legislation.
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To attend contract reviews and provide such monitoring information as required by the service contract.
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To develop and maintain good working relationships with all relevant statutory, independent, and voluntary agencies.
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To raise and promote the work of Viewpoint across the county and all relevant bodies.
Staff
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Provide effective line management to all Viewpoint staff in accordance with agreed policies
Financial
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To participate in the preparation and production of the Viewpoint Annual Report and Business Plan.
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To ensure proper use of resources and working within agreed budgets.
Fund-raising
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To contribute to the development of fund-raising activities to ensure the continuation and development of Viewpoint.
Representation
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To negotiate appropriate user representation with service commissioners and providers.
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To support user representation on County-wide forums.
General
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To ensure relevant recording, monitoring and evaluation of project work is routinely carried out and in compliance with relevant legislation and the requirements of the service contract.
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Maintain awareness of national and local initiatives and best practice regarding user involvement.
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Undertake other duties, consistent with the level of the post, as required from time to time by the Chief Executive and Executive Committee.
Service Development and Delivery
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Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
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Comply with all relevant Viewpoint policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Confidentiality of Information, and to be aware of any changes in these.
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Be aware of, teach others and challenge issues in relation to stigma, low expectations and anti-discriminatory practice as appropriate.
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Complete entries in the appropriate records and performance database.
Learning and Development
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Participate in mandatory training and development activities
We welcome applications from people who use or have used mental health and /or addiction services.
Closing date: Monday 18th November 2024 at 12PM
For an application pack: please telephone Viewpoint on 01707-386-136 or
e-mail info@hertsviewpoint(dot)co(dot)uk
Please note - In order to apply you must complete the application form. We do not accept CV's.
We're looking for an experienced, creative, and passionate Senior Youth Worker to join our amazing team at Peer Power Youth. You'll be responsible for leading, delivering and evaluating young people’s involvement in our creative ‘voice and influence’ projects, where you will co-create and work alongside young people in secure settings and the community. You will also have the chance to lead on a specialist area of work within the team.
You’ll be working alongside Youth Worker colleagues to develop strong, trusted and caring relationships with a cohort of young people, and you will ensure that activities are co-created, creative, safe, inclusive, and develop the skills and expertise of the young people involved. This is an exciting role where you'll be out and about working right alongside young people and colleagues to make real change both on an individual and system level!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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You may have heard of our special charity already. We are Brandon Centre, a long-established charity, 55 years in fact, based in Kentish Town with a history of supporting young people under the age of 25 in the Islington and Camden areas of London.
In everything we do, we live by the very meaning of what we stand for; we are ‘Here for Young People’. We firmly believe that all young people should be able to access the highest quality care and support in a safe and welcoming environment. We have an amazing team, we challenge the status quo when it comes to giving young people a chance to be the best version of themselves, often in challenging circumstances. We are supported by fantastic Trustees and generous funders who we have the privilege to work with and who support us to help even more young people.
Our services encompass many facets of Mental Health (psychological, medical, sexual and social needs of young people) including individual Counselling & Psychotherapy, Systemic Integrative Treatment using a range of evidence-based therapies and a variety of outreach professionals in community settings. Also Clinical Training and Consultancy including healthy living, parent programmes and other aligned group work.
To continue our fantastic journey, we are looking for a new Head of Finance. Someone who is aligned to our own core values – maybe you have worked for a similar organisation or you relish the opportunity to work for us – a special place to bring your skills to a new role.
You will work closely with our CEO and Treasurer to take responsibility for the overall financial sustainability of the organisation. This means focusing on accurate and timely accounting of our charity’s finances, the delivery of actual results in line with budget, timely identification of financial risks and proper financial procedures. Moreover, you will have the opportunity of working with our CEO and Senior Leadership Team to develop an overall strategy for the organisation with a corresponding financial plan.
Is this part-time, permanent role the kind of position you are seeking? If so, we would love to receive your application. Further details can be found on the attached Job Description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ready to make a real difference? Join us as our new Fundraising Manager and be at the heart of Sufra’s mission to transform lives in Northwest London.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a call to action. You’ll have the freedom to shape our fundraising strategy, working hand-in-hand with our Director and Senior Leadership Team to make a tangible impact in our community.
• Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience, Full-Time Equivalent)
• Hours: Flexible arrangements from 20 hours per week (0.5 FTE) up to full-time considered. Hybrid working options available.
• Contract: Permanent
About Us
Sufra is an innovative charity in Northwest London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community.
With the help of our volunteers and partners, we coordinate a network of food banks and community kitchens, as well as a social supermarket and café. These act as a gateway for guests to access more holistic support – including welfare advice, asylum support, volunteering opportunities and our award-winning community garden.
We aim to work with our guests to find solutions to their challenges together, whilst campaigning against the causes of hunger and poverty.
What You’ll Do
Strategy & Execution: Create and drive an innovative individual giving strategy that skyrockets our donor base and revenue.
Understanding Our Supporter Base: Dive into our CRM system (Beacon) to understand, profile, and engage with our supporters on a personal level.
Donor Stewardship: Cultivate and nurture relationships with individual donors, including high-net-worth individuals, ensuring they feel valued and connected to our cause.
Campaign Management: Lead dynamic direct marketing campaigns, digital appeals, and social media drives that captivate and convert.
Data, Budgeting & Reporting: Analyse fundraising performance like a pro, managing budgets and providing insightful reports.
Team Leadership: Inspire and guide a passionate team, fostering collaboration across departments to achieve our shared goals.
And More…
• Support our corporate fundraising, sponsorship, and volunteer strategies.
• Boost our PR efforts and build strong media relationships.
• Be the face of Sufra at external events and meetings.
• Work closely with the entire team, stepping in wherever needed to propel our charity forward.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
Health and Wellbeing: Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and counselling.
Learning and Development: Annual training budget, plus shadowing opportunities to grow your skills.
Annual Leave: Start with 25 days per year (pro rata) plus bank holidays, gaining an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 additional days).
Pay and Pension: Competitive salaries with regular reviews, plus eligibility for the Nest pension scheme with employer contributions.
Flexibility: Embrace hybrid and flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
If you’re an experienced fundraiser with a knack for storytelling and a heart for serving the community, we want to hear from you. Join us in driving positive change and making a real difference in Northwest London. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our mission.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Horticultural Therapist with a track record of coordinating inclusive gardening sessions for the local community.
You will be responsible for supporting people to work towards their goals in a garden setting and developing people's practical and social skills.
You will also have the opportunity to help maintain and develop a beautiful, versatile garden alongside a small and supportive team.
Salary: £25,650 - £28,500 (pro rata rate £15,383 -£17,100) Depending on skills and experience
Hours: 3 days per week including Wednesdays and Thursdays with some weekend and evening work required. Hours have potential to increase subject to funding.
Main purposes of the job:
To facilitate therapeutic placements for people with learning disabilities, mental ill health and long-term health conditions, and complex needs using social and therapeutic horticulture principles, currently held on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
To involve the diverse local community of Hackney and neighbouring boroughs in activities at St Mary’s Secret Garden through participation in accredited training programmes, therapeutic groups, and volunteering activities with an emphasis on individuals and communities who may otherwise be excluded.
To use horticulture and other knowledge relating to growing and caring for plants, nature conservation, garden maintenance and landscaping to engage with people, encourage learning and promote health and wellbeing.
To promote the social care aspects of horticulture to community groups, local statutory services and individuals in the London borough of Hackney and beyond.
To work flexibly within our small team to support each other, to assist with the physical maintenance and general organisation of St Mary’s Secret Garden ensuring that the garden is open and accessible to the wider local community.
To be proactive in the development of St Mary’s Secret Garden as a resource for the local community.
If you think this is the role for you please download our full application pack and follow the instructions closely to apply.
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Role Location: Home Based
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers. We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.
Through community development we work in close collaboration with our Parkinson’s community to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s.
You’ll provide high quality business support to the Wales Director and team.
What you’ll do:
- Provide administrative support to the Director of Wales
- Provide first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders
- Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required
- Work across the team in Wales to ensure our records are up to date on all the current activities we and others support and that these are recorded on the local activity database
- Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information
What you’ll bring:
- Experience of team administration or supporting a senior executive
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally. The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable but not essential
- Ability to work co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s
- Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on the 22nd November, in person in Cardiff.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- live in the area specified (WALES) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Job Title: Advocacy and Campaigns Officer
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term
Hours: Part Time (15-18 hours per week)
Salary: £25,290 - £27,100 FTE
Location: Homeworking
About Us:
Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance is a user-led charity dedicated to promoting choice, control, and quality of life for teenagers and adults with muscle-weakening conditions. We strive to empower our members by ensuring they have access to essential support, resources, and opportunities to thrive in their communities.
The Role:
Are you passionate about advocacy and driven to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with muscle-weakening conditions? We are seeking a dynamic Advocacy and Campaigns Officer to lead the expansion of our advocacy services and drive impactful campaigns. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our advocacy provision across housing, healthcare, social care, and benefits, ensuring that our members feel empowered to express their needs and rights.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and manage the advocacy service, supporting members in navigating complex systems of support.
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Conduct outreach and marketing efforts to raise awareness of our advocacy services.
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Create and maintain a database to track advocacy needs and support, informing future funding applications.
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Lead our campaigning initiatives, collaborating with members and stakeholders to highlight key issues and drive policy changes.
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Produce engaging campaign materials for our website, newsletter, and social media platforms.
Who You Are:
You will have at least two years of experience in advocacy or advisory roles, ideally connected to housing, healthcare, or social care for disabled individuals. Your understanding of the challenges faced by those with muscle-weakening conditions is essential. Strong communication and organisational skills, combined with a commitment to equality and diversity, are crucial for this role.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in advocating for those seeking better support and influencing policy for better services. As part of a passionate team, you'll have the chance to drive meaningful change and contribute to the development of a supportive community.
Application Details:
To apply, please send a completed application form by Sunday, 10th November at 11:59 PM. Interviews will be conducted between 13th-22nd November. You can download the application form from our website or request it via email.
Join us at Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance and help empower individuals to take charge of their health and future!
Job Purpose
Global Generation is looking for someone who is passionate about working with local communities to create safe, inclusive and inspiring green spaces. As the Story Garden Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Story Garden and our move in October 2025. You will work closely with our community engagement team, to ensure that the Story Garden legacy lives on in Somers Town. You will also manage our small Garden Team, to oversee horticultural, volunteering and community engagement activities at the Story Garden and for a short period of time, after the move, at our new site and/or in a new community hub created in Somers Town.
Organisational Context
Founded in 2004, we grow food, people and community for a fair and just world.
Our vision informs our two charitable aims which are the guiding principles for our work:
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To provide opportunities for the direct experience of natural wilderness environments for children, young people and adults
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To support young people to develop their full potential so they are able to contribute positively to society and the environment
We operate in the boroughs of Camden, Islington and Southwark and work with people of all ages, particularly children and young people. Working from educational and biodiverse garden spaces such as the Story Garden and Floating Garden in King’s Cross (with a permanent community garden currently being built in KX) and the Paper Garden in Canada Water, we combine activities such as urban food growing, carpentry, making, cooking, and healthy eating with dialogue, storytelling, creative writing, performance and art, silence and stillness. These practices help us to create the conditions for people to come together in a fuller and more connected sense of who they are and what they are a part of and, from that space, to practically and creatively contribute to ecological and social change.
This role is primarily based at the Story Garden in King’s Cross, working closely with our local community of Somers Town. You will work with the garden team, community engagement team, education & community programmes team, chefs, volunteers and engage people of all ages.
Main duties and responsibilities
Garden planning and management of Story Garden and related projects
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Support garden team with horticultural work, including planning and procurement
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Project manage Story Garden funded projects - responsible for ensuring outputs and outcomes are monitored and met, building strong relationships with and reporting to funders (City Bridge Trust, Future Neighbourhoods Phase 3)
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Work alongside our Community Engagement Manager to run community events
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Alongside the Head of Gardens, manage the general Story Garden budget
Project Management of Story Garden move
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Project manage the move of the Story Garden ensuring that there is a positive legacy to the work done at the Story Garden - this will involve donating plants, planters and structures to others in the local community
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Build on existing and create new partnerships with others locally, local community organisations and TRAs to deliver the legacy of the Story Garden
Training and volunteering
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Manage and deliver corporate volunteer days at Story Garden and the new garden we’re building
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Support the Seasonal Gardener on the running of the Gardening Club
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Work with the Somers Town Team to integrate volunteering and training opportunities within the wider area and upskill local people
Line management
- Line manage 3 members of staff and volunteers and support their professional development through regular check ins, monthly 1:1s and regular meetings about projects.
What we are looking for
Essential
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City & Guilds Level 2 Horticulture or equivalent and 3 years experience in a practical horticulture role, feeling confident enough to facilitate gardening activities
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Good understanding of organic horticulture principles and practice
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Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting and overseeing monitoring and reporting
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Experience working with multiple stakeholders
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Experience of line management
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Experience running volunteer sessions
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Excellent administration, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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Experience undertaking risk assessments
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Experience running corporate volunteer sessions
- Experience managing a community garden
These are some of our core values which we aim for all of our staff to share and develop to guide our work:
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Commitment to equity, diversity and sustainability in all aspects of our approach
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Passionate about working with people to engage them in ways to learn new skills, build connections and fulfil their potential
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A love of working outdoors, the natural environment and urban greening
- Appreciation of working across sectors, disciplines and worldviews
Benefits to working with Global Generation
We aim to create a supportive, creative and rewarding environment for you to work in. All members of staff are part of collaboratively developing how we work as an organisation. We do this through offering staff lunches, weekly team meetings, reflective spaces to learn together, away days and residentials which give us an opportunity to come together to reflect and explore different aspects of our work and collectively contribute towards the vision of the organisation. There are also opportunities for job related training and coaching as part of your own personal development, the opportunity to slow down, plan and reflect during the winter, and the possibility for additional support if the need arises through our partnership with the Camden Psychotherapy Unit.
This job description is issued as a guideline to assist you in your duties; it is not exhaustive and we would be pleased to discuss any constructive comments you may have. Because of the evolving nature and changing demands of our business, this job description may be subject to change. You may, on occasions, be required to undertake additional or other duties within the context of this job description, and according to the needs of the Charity.
Your new company
A fantastic opportunity is available to work for a growing membership organisation and not-for-profit, based in West London, for a dynamic Operations Manager to manage stakeholders and uphold the organisation's mission to help national and international regulators create standards and rules for deployment within the energy industry.
Your new role
Your new role is to be responsible for day-to-day operational aspects, including administrative support such as managing calenders, travel and email correspondence. You will have membership management responsibility including the whole lifecycle of membership, such as onboarding, responding to member's enquiries and converting prospective leads. You will assist in planning events and conferences, being the face of the organisation and conducting outreach to prospective members to promote the benefits of the association. You will work with the IT team to update and maintain the organisation's website, assist with the creation of marketing and work on various projects as required.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you must have 2+ years experience within an administrative/operational role, ideally within a membership-based association or organisation, have the ability to sell products or services and have knowledge of data analysis. If you have knowledge of maritime or energy markets that would be highly desirable.
What you'll get in return
In return you will be offered a permanent contract with a competitive salary of between £50,000 - £65,000, hybrid working with 1-2 days working from home per week, 29 days holiday including bank increasing 1 day per year with service and standard working hours of Monday to Friday 8.30-5.30pm.
What you need to do now
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The JustMoney Movement is looking for a Communications & Events Coordinator (0.8 FTE) to help build our profile and reach, engaging diverse audiences from across the UK churches in learning, action and campaigning for a greener, fairer financial system and wider economy. You will be an outstanding communicator with the skills, passion and experience to engage new audiences in action for a more just use of money, and to bring existing audiences on a journey towards deeper engagement. You will be highly organised with a track record of delivering impactful events, resources and digital assets, ideally within a church or Christian organisation. This role is based mostly from home with 1 day a week in central London and some travel within the UK. This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the UK.
Role Requirements
- Lead on the implementation of JustMoney Movement’s communications strategy, raising the profile of the organisation and our work, growing the scale, depth and diversity of engagement from across the UK churches, and ensuring the organisation remains on message both in content and visually.
- Oversee and develop our communications, including producing clear, consistent and credible copy, across media channels (including website, social media and email newsletters), to a variety of audiences, ensuring greater engagement and meaningful supporter journeys.
- Responsible for managing the delivery, administration and evaluation of JustMoney events including our annual conference, occasional online webinars and trainings, and overseeing our participation in external festivals and events such as Greenbelt.
- Project manage the production of resources and campaigns including our annual Tax Justice and Good Money Sunday packs and regular campaign actions, involving strong collaborations with external partners where possible, to create engaging content and reach new audiences.
- Have oversight of the JustMoney website, taking responsibility for its maintenance and development, ensuring that it is kept up to date with relevant, engaging content and is user-friendly to a wide range of audiences.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the media, acting as a primary press contact and proactively drive press coverage locally and nationally around key moments and campaigns.
- Use analytics tools to measure performance across communications, social media platforms and our website, contributing to regular monitoring and assessment so as to drive learning and improvement.
- Contribute to our financial sustainability through integrating donations asks into our individual and church engagement strategies and assisting with communications to potential donors including grant-making trusts.
- Provide administrative support to the movement including using a range of digital tools to facilitate engagement and deal with enquiries.
- Provide support to internal events including Board meetings and Team away days, including regular prayer meetings and our annual team retreat.
- This post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under the Equality Act 2010 in that the successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and will clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practises of the organisation.
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter setting out how you meet the person specification (found in the recruitment pack) by 9am on Monday 18 November. Interviews via Zoom are provisionally set for Tuesday 26 November.
We aim to be the go-to organisation for Christians and churches who want to connect faith, money and justice to seek a fairer, greener world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Description
We are looking for a Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer who will develop our volunteering programmes.
As the Volunteer Engagement and Development Officer, you will play a key role in increasing volunteer participation and improving the quality of volunteer opportunities across Harrow. You will work closely with local organisations to develop impactful volunteer roles, implement effective management policies, and promote training opportunities.
Additionally, you will support the recruitment, training, and development of volunteers at VAH, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience for all involved. This role is perfect for someone passionate about community engagement and volunteer development.
Responsibilities
Increase volunteer participation in Harrow by:
- Actively promoting volunteering through various channels, including online platforms, local media, and community outreach.
- Organising and co-ordinating volunteer recruitment events to connect potential volunteers with opportunities.
- Building relationships by attending and participating in events organised by partner organisations.
Improve the quality, quantity and impact of volunteer roles by collaborating with Volunteer-Involving Organisations (VIOs) to:
- Develop engaging and impactful volunteer roles that align with community needs and organisational goals.
- Ensure the effective implementation of key policies and procedures for volunteer management, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Create and share comprehensive resources, such as volunteer role descriptions, policies, and guidelines, tailored to the needs of local voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups.
- Identify, coordinate, and promote relevant training opportunities to equip VIOs with the skills and knowledge to manage volunteers effectively.
- Provide ongoing support to VIOs in managing and developing their volunteer programs.
Support volunteering efforts at VAH by:
- Leading the recruitment, training, management, and development of volunteers to ensure they are motivated and skilled.
- Regularly maintaining and updating volunteer records in the database to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.
Skills, Competencies and Behaviours
- Knowledge and understanding of the ethos of volunteering and best practice in volunteer
management - Strong organisational and project management skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- An understanding of safeguarding in practice and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults
- Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
- Experience of coordinating training programmes
- Capable of maintaining accurate records and documentation.
- Strong ICT skills, with adaptability to new systems and tools.
Listening, Verbal, Written and Presentation Communication Skills
- Able to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other agencies
- Able to work in partnership
- Able to keep accurate records
- Able to effectively manage your time and diary
- Effectively liaising with colleagues and ensuring others are kept informed
- Supporting and empowering staff and volunteers
Who are we?
Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.
Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. Our members collectively have over 35 years’ experience in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, specialising in capacity building in a variety of different organisational development areas.
We’ve worked with a diverse range of local organisations, from small community groups, to regional and international charities. We also run, manage and co-ordinate projects, working with local people and groups to help them make a difference in their local community.
Support available to the successful candidate
You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow Third Sector Services Team, who hold a huge amount of knowledge, training templates and have good relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow.
Equalities & Accessibility
We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
This role description can be requested in large print.
Application Process
- CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
- Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.
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We are looking for a part time Information & Advocacy Community Support Worker in Scotland. You will be home based living in the North of Scotland.
You will ensure that service users (children and adults) and their families, receive high quality support, from the point of diagnosis and throughout their journey, and will assist them to access funding, equipment and care and support that they are entitled to. You will join a team that makes a real difference to the lives of the people living with muscle-wasting conditions, and their families, in Scotland. The role will be primarily home based, but there will also be a requirement to attend outpatient clinics within the region, attend home visits where appropriate and to support responding to queries through the helpline and information inbox. Some travel will be required to attend meetings and events outside of Scotland. You will work with both statutory and voluntary organisations, clinicians, and health and social care professionals to ensure that people living with muscle wasting conditions get the care and support they need to live well and independently.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for the 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them. Our care, information and advocacy service coordinate our support for families, providing advice and practical support to enable individuals to access the services, benefits and equipment they are entitled to. As part of our support, we also connect individuals with others affected by these rare conditions through our peer support networks.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We also offer a range of benefits including pension, life assurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, financial wellbeing and an employee assistance programme.
Location: Home based in the North of Scotland.
Please note: you will need your own car and be able to drive for this role.
*Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.
**Please note interviews may be held on a rolling basis (via Microsoft Teams) so early application is advisable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The King’s community is dedicated to the service of society. King’s Strategic Vision 2029 sets out our vision for the future, shaped around five priority areas: educate to inspire and improve; research to inform and innovate; serve to shape and transform; a civic university at the heart of London; and an international community that services the world. Our ambitious Education Strategy sets out the actions that we must take to transform how we teach, how and where our students learn and how we support them during their time with us.
Within the Social Mobility & Widening Participation Department we believe all young people should be able to have high expectations for their future. This means equal access to education and career opportunities. We run programmes that aim to empower young people from under-represented backgrounds to access and succeed at university.
We are part of the Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.
About The Role
The Social Mobility and Widening Participation Senior Officer is a vital member of the department. The post-holder will lead on the development, delivery and evaluation of sustained outreach initiatives. They will also be involved in a range of other challenging projects run across the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Department.
This role will co-lead on the delivery of K+, supporting participants on our arts, humanities and social science pathways. K+ is King’s flagship widening participation programme for sixth form and college students. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of events for Year 12 participants as part of non-residential Spring and Summer Schools. This will involve working collaboratively with schools and teachers within Greater London and King’s target regions, King’s faculties and with corporate and charity partners.
The post holder will work closely with the wider Post-16 Programmes team, student ambassadors and key partner staff. This role is responsible to the Social Mobility and Widening Participation Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking for a career with social impact, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in working with young people. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement.
We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role
This is a full-time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
This is currently a hybrid working role with both work from home and on campus, with a minimum of 2 days a week based in the office at the Strand or Waterloo campuses.
This is a delivery-focused role which requires a substantial amount of time on campus delivering activities for young people. Regular evening and weekend work is required for this role, as well as delivering Easter and Summer schools during school breaks.
Contact details: Frances Ballaster Harriss.
Closing date: 03 November 2024.
To apply, please click “Apply Now”.
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We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Training and Engagement Manager to join our Education team, working primarily in London and the South East. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in education and a proven track record of delivering impactful training programs. You will also have experience of engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, developing and delivering a sales pipeline and working as part of a team to deliver targets. If you are a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!
Main Role & Responsibilities
As our Training & Engagement Manager: London & South East, you will be an active member of our Programmes team and work across our portfolio of programmes with particular focus on the Education programme.
You will be responsible for stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training in London & the South East. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of stakeholders from the education sector.
You will provide training both face to face and online, with responsibility for delivering our assured workshops and promoting our work at conferences and events. You will also be able to demonstrate the impact of your work by collating case studies and evidence, supporting the programme's achievements.
Please note that this role will involve regular travel in London & the South East, and occasional travel across the UK.
Please submit your CV and covering letter by 12pm, Monday 4th November.
Your covering letter should include:
- Your motivations for applying to Ygam.
- How this role fits into your wider career plans.
- Any experience (professional, voluntary, lived, or other) relevant to this role in line with the criteria outlined in the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
JOB TITLE: Fundraising Acquisition Lead
SALARY: £30,000 pa – £40,000 pa (FTE) depending on skills and experience, (working 3 days per week with Wednesday as a working day, pro rata salary £18,000 pa – £24,000 pa)
LOCATION: Home Working/London Office
HOURS OF WORK: Part-time 21 hours per week
REPORTING TO: Head of Fundraising
Are you a skilled fundraiser with a heart for the Christian community? Join Premier as the Fundraising Acquisition Lead!
Premier, Europe’s largest Christian Media organisation, is seeking a Fundraising Acquisition Lead to join us at a pivotal moment in our history. As the Fundraising Acquisition Lead, you will be at the forefront of attracting new donors to support our mission of helping people encounter God through media. Your expertise in strategic donor acquisition and innovative communication will be key to expanding Premier’s reach and impact, ensuring we continue to deliver content that inspires faith and engagement across our diverse media platforms.
Role Overview
- Play a key role in developing and executing Premier’s innovative donor strategy to attract new supporters.
- Plan journeys from initial contact to the first gift across multiple communication channels, automating communication where possible.
- Implement robust testing of acquisition strategies to continually refine and improve donor outreach efforts.
- Draft, edit or commission compelling messaging that brings people closer to the heart of Premier’s mission.
- Work closely with internal teams to support cohesive campaigns that enhance donor acquisition.
Why Join Premier?
- We offer a competitive salary
- Hybrid work
- Additional leave on your birthday
- Extra annual leave in addition to statutory
- Competitive sickness absence pay scheme
- Life Assurance scheme
- Employee Assistance with online GP scheme
- Working from home equipment allowance
- Eye care scheme
In addition to competitive pay and benefits, Premier offers:
- A great place to work, with people who support, encourage and look out for one another. You will love coming into work, both in person and virtually.
- Mission-driven work where you make a tangible impact by contributing to a mission that reaches millions worldwide.
- Dynamic team culture with a supportive, creative, and passionate team that values innovation and collaboration.
Please note that the nature and/or context of the role means that an occupational requirement applies for the postholder to be Christian.
Ready to make a lasting Impact? Apply now!
Premier exists to help people encounter God through media.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.