Participation Officer Jobs

About the role

WorldSkills UK is seeking a dynamic Network Member Manager to support and expand the growing network of institutions that are part of our award-winning Centre of Excellence. This role is vital to driving value for members and enhancing our flagship programme, which is dedicated to transforming Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) across the UK. As Network Member Manager, you will manage relationships, engage members, and maximise the impact of the Centre of Excellence, ensuring member institutions have access to world-class training and development resources. Your work will support the Centre of Excellence set new benchmarks for teaching, learning, and assessment, ultimately contributing to the UK's global competitiveness in skills excellence.

Role purpose

The Centre of Excellence is WorldSkills UK’s cornerstone programme aimed at raising the standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across TVET. By harnessing international best practices and expertise, it fosters innovation and advances the quality of education across the sector. As Network Member Manager, you will be at the heart of the programme joining a vibrant and diverse team, working closely with member institutions to deliver impactful, sustained engagement and provide strategic support.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Programme management and reporting:

• Establish and maintain an account management framework to encourage member participation in the Centre of Excellence’s core offerings.

• Track and report on member engagement metrics, leveraging data insights to drive retention, satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

• Regularly evaluate and refine the member engagement framework to meet evolving needs, including offering tailored training and development solutions.

• Prepare comprehensive reports for management and leadership that provide insights into programme outcomes, trends, and impact. These reports will inform partners and stakeholders, highlighting the Centre’s achievements and demonstrating value to support continued engagement.

Member engagement and relationship management:

• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders from across the membership, serving as the primary point of contact for ongoing support.

• Develop and execute a robust engagement strategy to ensure that institutions gain maximum value from their membership.

• Oversee the enrolment and validation of new members, guiding them through the onboarding process and ensuring alignment with programme requirements.

• Conduct regular needs assessments and check-ins with members to ensure alignment with the Centre’s objectives and identify opportunities for enhanced engagement.

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration opportunities within the network to foster partnerships and shared learning.

• Lead the annual recognition review, coordinating judging panels and planning events to showcase and reward excellence across the network.

Member communication and support:

• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to keep members informed about events, training opportunities, and programme updates.

• Respond to member inquiries promptly, providing resources and guidance to support their full engagement with the Centre.

• Lead promotional activities to boost member engagement and manage the creation of impactful content for publications, social media, and other channels.

• Conduct and share impact studies that demonstrate the benefits of the Centre’s programmes, helping to raise the profile of WorldSkills UK across various platforms.

• Promote WorldSkills UK’s products and services to drive growth and increase reach within the education sector.

General responsibilities for a manager:

In addition to the key tasks and responsibilities set out above, all employees at this level are expected to:

• Manage, support and motivate allocated staff to successfully deliver activities/tasks.

• Manage resources (including staff, volunteers, suppliers, and partners) so that all project elements are delivered to acceptable standards on time, to budget and meet the required specifications and objectives.

• Contribute to a performance driven culture ensuring outcomes and activities are continuously monitored, reviewed, and evaluated against grant KPIs, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action.

• Establish a strong mechanism to measure impact, capture, report, and transfer intelligence across programmes of work.

• Produce requirement specifications in line with WorldSkills UK’s procurement strategies for all outsourced activity.

• Maintain WorldSkills UK’s established management policies for dealing with risks and issues for the Workforce Development team and the wider organisation.

• Contribute to the successful delivery of WorldSkills UK’s strategic priorities and annual business objectives.

• Promote and comply with WorldSkills UK’s Employee Handbook and the policies contained therein with particular reference to those related to Health and Safety and on equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Carry out any other duty as may be reasonably assigned that is consistent with the nature of the job and its level of responsibility. Any significant changes will be made in consultation with the post holder acknowledging experience, education and ability.

Person specification Key:

[E] Essential / [D] Desirable.

Qualifications and experience:

• Experience working with in Further and Higher Technical Education. [E]

• Experience establishing strong working relationships with senior leaders across education and training. [E]

• Experience in network or member management, ideally within an education or workforce development context. [E]

• Experience in developing and implementing engagement strategies to drive member satisfaction and retention. [E]

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative partnerships [E].

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate diverse stakeholders [E].

• Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to managing multiple priorities and deadlines [E].

• Ability to implement change initiatives, focusing effort and commitment on making change work [E].

• Ability to analyse data and use insights to inform decision-making and improve processes [E].

• Knowledge of account management frameworks and best practices in member engagement [D].

• Familiarity with CRM systems and other tools for tracking member engagement and programme impact [D].

Personal qualities and attributes:

• Very reliable and with a high level of probity [E].

• Able to work to own initiative with broad direction [E].

• Able to think creatively and solve problems [E]. • Flexible in working methods and ideas [E].

• Excellent team player and collaborative approach to work [E].

• Enthusiastic and able to motivate others [E].

Special circumstances:

• Prepared occasionally to work outside normal hours [E].

• Prepared to travel within the United Kingdom [E].

• Able to spend time away from home [E].

This role is office based (as above) but with flexible hybrid working. It is expected the postholder will attend the office at least once or twice a week.

Full time working hours are a minimum of 35 hours per week, normal working hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday although we pride ourselves on having a flexible approach to our working practices and service delivery and are happy to discuss flexible working options, including part time, with suitable candidates.

25 days’ annual leave [which will increase by one additional day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days] plus public and bank holidays.

Reasonable adjustments will be offered to all candidates and every stage of the recruitment process.

Home based working in the UK, preferably London/near London (part-time access to office spaces available nationwide, flexible working policy)

About us

We are a collaborative, UK based network bringing our 30 years of experience working on the HIV response to the broader global health space. We contribute to a global movement of actors seeking to challenge the systemic causes of health inequity to end AIDS and ensure all people can realise their right to health and wellbeing. We give decision-makers the proof – and the push – they need to make informed and just decisions to help improve the lives of the millions of people around the world needing access to treatment, prevention, care and support services for HIV and other health conditions.

About the role

The Senior Campaigns and Communications Advisor works to amplify STOPAIDS’ impact and reputation across our key advocacy areas through public campaigns and mobilisation, youth engagement and communications, including social media, our website and branding resources. 

This role works with the Advocacy Team to plan, co-ordinate and implement campaign activities for STOPAIDS, including the engagement of youth champions and youth networks, and to coordinate and implement our external communications strategy, ensuring high-quality external online content, including social media and website management. 

Benefits

We offer several benefits including:

• A 28-hour (rather than 35-hour) working week policy with no salary reductions. Staff can work reduced hours over 5 days or a 4-day week.
• Home-based working policy with monthly access to office spaces including a home working grant and monthly bill contributions.
• Flexible working, including non-standard working hours.
• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions.
• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year.
• 20 days’ annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service, for up to 4 years.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more.

For more information, please download the job description below.

To apply, please download and complete our application form below. CVs will not be accepted.

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should sufficient applications be received.

People living with or affected by HIV, from Black, Asian or minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or from other minoritized groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

STOPAIDS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive positive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sex characteristics, HIV status, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. 

We are open to considering applications for a part-time role that would require a job share.

The Energy Neighbours Project Manager leads and manages the Energy Neighbours project, managing all staff and contracts that are part of this new project, starting in February 2025.

NOTE: We want to build good team relationships and connections with locla community organisations, so most of the work is expected to be in person. However, some home working is possible by arrangement.

Closing date Thur 12 Dec, 12 noon.

What we are looking for:

· An experienced, enthusiastic, manager of projects and partnerships

· Experience of collaboration, capacity-building and/or working co-productively

· Supports TSL Kirklees aims and values

· Strong IT, communication, relationships and organisational skills

· Able to take responsibility for all project finances and reporting

· Ability to lead and represent this innovative project

· Relevant degree level qualification or able to learn at this level

This role does not require expertise in climate change or energy technology.  If you don’t quite have everything on the list, you can still apply. We will consider opportunities to help the right person to develop into the role.

The Energy Neighbours project

Third Sector Leaders Kirklees has received more than £900,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to empower local people to take individual and collective climate action and reduce fuel poverty in their community.

The Energy Neighbours project has a clear community capacity-building approach, aiming to work inclusively with communities and community organisations, listening to local priorities, experimenting and learning together, being transparent and accountable and sharing decision-making.

The project will help more community buildings and homes to be more energy efficient, by providing expertise, training, volunteering and sharing learning.  Energy Neighbours supports and funds organisation development, community activities, volunteering, community business and partnership development, helping communities have a stronger voice and more capacity to impact on their priorities and concerns.

The new Energy Neighbours team includes a Project Manager, Project Coordinator and an Information and Data Manager. These three posts support four Community Energy Development Workers who work with community organisations and residents in priority areas of Kirklees.  The project partners include the Kirklees Climate Commission, local experts on energy and independent evaluation support.

TSL Kirklees

TSL Kirklees is a local charity, with members involved in hundreds of community organisations. TSL promotes other local community organisations, provides training, supports partnerships and helps people get involved in community activities by reducing barriers and providing support.

TSL Kirklees believes in the potential of our community organisations and non-profits to improve our society and community, and we're on a mission to harness their skills, talents, and innovative solutions. The Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector is evolving and we know that individuals and organisations are facing incredible pressures. We also know the solutions lie within our communities. 

Are you ready to help shape the future of our vibrant communities? Join us on this exciting journey to empower communities and create thriving neighbourhoods.

The Energy Neighbours Project Manager will work closely with the CEO and all TSL employees to deliver TSL’s strategic goals. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to advance our fundraising efforts and have a significant impact on the lives of children and young people in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas.

The Development Manager (Fundraising) will be responsible for developing and implementing the fundraising strategy, to support our mission of inspiring enjoyment and excellence in music for all children and young people. You will be a passionate and experienced fundraiser with exceptional relationship-building skills, and a proven track record of securing significant levels of income from a wide variety of philanthropic sources.

The role involves organising events, building relationships with donors, writing funding applications and creating campaigns to secure income from a range of sources including individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate sponsors and fundraising events.

 You will have:

• A proven track record of securing significant levels of income through grants and donations
• Specialised knowledge of trusts and grants fundraising and management.
• The ability to write high quality communications, (fundraising applications, proposals and impact reports).
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate complex messages to a wide range of audiences.
• An exceptional eye for detail.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. If you are looking to return to work after a pause in your career, looking to balance a role with wider family or caring responsibilities, or just simply looking for a change, then we would love to hear from you!

The post requires a degree of flexible working and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends to accommodate service needs, for which time off in lieu will be offered.

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a New Business Partner to join our team.

You'll work closely with the Head of Employability, Skills and Training within the National Services department to develop, shape and grow our offer. We are looking for a commercially minded individual who can build our income generation pathway within National Services.

We have been working with employers, schools and higher education institutes for several years in the development of our Employ Autism programme, providing training and consultancy for employers and education providers as well as paid work experience for autistic young people. We are at an exciting time where we have a mixture of existing offers (training and consultancy and Employ Autism) as well as new products ready to launch, including, Autism Confidence, e-learning and our Careers Education Framework.

You'll secure income from employers, providers and partners for our Employability and Training team through our Employ Autism programme, developing and implementing a sales plan to secure new long-term strategic partnerships with nationwide businesses.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Sales, new business and/or experience of managing multiple client relationships.
• A demonstrable track record of working successfully with businesses in a development capacity to acquire and maximise relationships.
• Good knowledge of the commercial sector and employability/training services.
• Excellent presentation skills to engage a range of internal/external stakeholders.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Barnet Mencap has been helping people with learning disabilities and/or autistic adults in the London Borough of Barnet for over 50 years. We provide supported accommodation, leisure and learning activities, information, advice, and guidance, and so much more. All while being committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults.

We know job satisfaction, flexibility, work/life balance, and a great team are incredibly important. So, at Barnet Mencap, in addition to offering 30 days of annual leave per year (including Bank Holidays), we have a TOIL system to allow flexible working. There will need to be some face-to-face work, but there will also be opportunities to work from home and/or have different working patterns as agreed by your manager. Travel expenses can be claimed, at the agreed rate, for journeys that are necessary in the course of your work; and claims for additional expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with our expenses policy. We also have auto-enrolment into a pension scheme with employer contributions in place, and all staff qualify for schemes like the Blue Light card.

We are looking for a focused individual to join our caring, passionate, and diverse team in supporting adults with moderate learning disabilities and autistic adults to live independently in housing situations of their choice. This role gives challenge and satisfaction and will suit someone that has:

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults in a community setting
• A good team member
• Understanding of the issues faced by people with learning disabilities and autistic people living independently and the skills to meet their practical, social and emotional needs
• A ‘Person Centred Planning’ ethos
• Excellent communication skills
• Good record keeping skills

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

An exciting job for a motivated, experienced retail manager, that wants to really make a difference. The Store Manager will oversee and expand our charity retail operation at our superstore on Barns Road in Oxford.

Our mission is ending homelessness and you can play a vital part.  The Store Manager is responsible for running our thriving store, selling donated furniture and household goods seven days a week and driving revenue to support our work. This exciting role also involves managing a strong team of staff and volunteers to meet income targets and enhance a thriving, profitable, retail social enterprise. The role supports our values and brand and provides effective leadership, training, and development to staff.  Working closely with our Learning & Development manager and Community manager delivering work experience and learning and development opportunities to the ex-homeless men and women [known as companions] who live within the nearby Emmaus community. Your role will embrace customer service, merchandising, staff supervision and everything else you’d expect in a retail environment, plus overseeing house clearance services and a fleet of five vans that play a crucial role to collect donated items and deliver customer purchases. 

There will never be a dull day in this role and it will suit an individual that is flexible, committed and gains fulfillment from not only acheiving sales targets but also helping people acheive positive change in thier lives.

This is an incredibily rewarding job that involves working directly with the charities beneficies so you get thesee te impact on our work on a day to day basis. The successful candidate will also beneift from a development & training packeage to enable them to further develop their skills & knowledge and take their career to the next level.

You'll also be joining a diverse international movement committed to ending poverty and suffering around the globe

So, if you have great communications skills, experience of retail management and working with vulnerable people and a positive “can do” attitude we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Activity Coordinator (Cycling) Lancashire 

Part-time: 14-21 hours per week (0.4-0.6 FTE) 

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 FTE per annum (dependent on experience and location) 

Contract: Fixed term, until 31 March 2026 

Location: Lancashire (initially Preston and Hyndburn) 

Are you passionate about inclusive cycling and creating opportunities for people of all abilities to enjoy accessible cycling programmes? Join Wheels for All, a national charity dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through community engagement. As our Activity Coordinator (Cycling) you’ll play a vital role in fostering a welcoming environment for participants across Lancashire. 

About Us 

At Wheels for All, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the physical, mental, and social benefits of cycling. For over 30 years, we’ve supported communities, and we’ve developed a network across the UK to create accessible cycling hubs and programmes, ensuring people of all abilities can cycle in safe and welcoming environments. 

About the Role 

As our Activity Coordinator (Cycling), you will: 

• Deliver accessible cycling programmes that cater to children, adults, and individuals with disabilities or long-term conditions. 

• Work on community engagement initiatives to expand cycling opportunities in the Lancashire region. 

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers, creating a welcoming and collaborative environment. 

• Coordinate cycling for health and wellbeing activities to improve participants' physical and mental health. 

• Monitor programme outcomes to ensure quality and impact, contributing to our mission of promoting inclusive cycling initiatives. 

• Promote Wheels for All’s commitment to providing safe and enjoyable cycling experiences for all. 

What We’re Looking For 

Essential: 

• Experience of working with individuals with disabilities. 

• A passion for disability support in sports and inclusivity

• Excellent organisational and communication

• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office). 

• Flexibility to adapt and work with a range of stakeholders. 

Desirable: 

• Experience in coordinating cycling or outdoor programmes. 

• Volunteer management expertise. 

• Knowledge of health and safety in outdoor activities. 

You don’t need to be a cyclist to apply, but you do need to share our vision and enjoy making a difference. 

For the full job description, please visit our website.

Why Join Us? 

• We value our team and offer a range of benefits, including: 

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus public holidays. 

• Flexible working arrangements. 

• Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support. 

• Birthday day off and a volunteering day each year. 

• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme and other wellbeing initiatives. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the role to our email by 5pm on Tuesday, 3 December 2024. Alternative formats (e.g., video or audio) are welcomed. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, with timings to be confirmed. 

For more information, contact us by email. 

No agencies please.  

We are currently unable to support visa sponsorships or applications. To be considered for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Wheels for All is a Disability Confident employer and actively encourages applicants from underrepresented groups. 

As Commercial Director for Lincoln Cathedral you will be an ambitious and innovative leader with senior leadership and management experience which enables you to bring your honed skills and commercial acumen to an environment that balances worship and sanctuary with tourism, events and retail.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will be at the core of our strategic and operational planning, most especially focussing on income generation and innovation.  Proven communications skills are critical and you will have a demonstrated ability in building solid functional relationships with key stake holders, especially in the greater community of Lincoln Cathedral.

This is a role for an individual who is driven, ambitious and energetic who will thrive on the growth, development and delivery of existing enterprise activities and the introduction of new activities for income generation.  You will have an engaging leadership style with strong management skills.  You will be adept at building strong high performing cross-functional teams through collaboration, mutual respect and consensus.  You will be able to adapt to situations, embrace challenge and come with enhanced skills in the art of negotiation.  You will have the ability to seek opportunity where others see challenge, work flexibly and value a ‘can-do’ approach.

Lincoln Cathedral is committed to safer recruitment and the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults who may be involved in and/or visit the Cathedral.

Please click on apply to access the full application pack on Lincoln Cathedral's vacancies page. 

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, and, where appropriate, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About Us:

Conwy Mind is a dedicated mental health charity committed to providing life-changing support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We are passionate about raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and making mental health care accessible to all in our community.

To support and expand our work, we’re establishing an exciting new Income Generation Team dedicated to increasing our income, developing innovative fundraising ideas, and engaging our community in meaningful ways.

About the Roles:
As we build on the fundraising success, we've achieved over the past two years with events such as Mental Elf and Seal splash, we're excited to establish a new Income Generation Team to take our efforts to the next level. We are seeking an inspiring Income Generation Lead and two enthusiastic Fundraisers who bring fresh ideas, energy, and a passion for our cause. This team will be pivotal in driving our fundraising initiatives forward, generating new income streams, and creating engaging events and campaigns to expand our reach and impact. Working across Conwy, Gwynedd and Ynys Mon we have big plans. The work will also involve supporting and developing joint opportunities with our neighbouring local minds in North Wales.

Income Generation Lead

Salary Grade/ Rate: £32,000 Actual Hours: Full Time – 35 Hrs per week

Annual Leave: 35 days pro rata (including bank holidays) Responsible to: CEO

Aim of the post:

Join our dynamic team to spearhead income generation initiatives that will diversify and boost our funding streams. Your efforts will directly support our mission to provide enhanced services for individuals experiencing mental health challenges. This is a new post in the charity created in response to emerging demands and the implementation of Conwy Mind’s strategy.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced individual to lead the development of Conwy Mind’s Fundraising and Engagement Strategy, promote our corporate training courses, collaborate with stakeholders, with an aim to deliver significant income growth.

Leading a team to maximise income which includes a Fundraising Officer, Social Media Officer and Trainer who delivers Mental Health First Aid Courses to organisations across North Wales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborative Research: Partner the CEO and key team members to explore and secure new funding opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Oversee the Income Generation Team, which includes marketing our services, arranging delivery of external training to organisations and, fundraising.
• Strategic Bid Writing: Lead the creation and submission of innovate fundraising proposals, ensuring alignment with donor and organisational requirements.
• Strategic Development: Propose an Income Generation Strategy which aligns with our overarching organisational goals.
• Plan Implementation: Drive the execution of the Income Generation Plan, including marketing, publicity, fundraising and corporate and training initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Forge strong connections with local organisations to promote our corporate training programmes.

Income Generation

• Expert Guidance: Provide specialized knowledge on income generation and growth to senior management.
• Diverse Income Streams: Develop sustainable income sources through contracts, grants, and innovative opportunities such as workplace wellbeing packages, staff training in managing mental health, community, and corporate fundraising.
• Business Growth Strategy: Lead the team in creating robust business growth strategy for income generation in Conwy Mind and subsidiaries.
• High Profile Promotion: Promote our services to high profile organisations and identify innovative income generation opportunities.

Organisational

•  Active participation: Attend and contribute to meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Compliance: Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines, company policies, and GDPR regulations.
• Policy Development: Contribute to the development and maintenance of financial policies, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Promotion and Fundraising: Actively promote the charity’s work and participate in fundraising activities.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards.
• Service User Focus: Prioritise the needs of our service users in all activities.
• Mission and Values: Uphold and promote the mission and values of the charity.

Key contacts and relationships

Internal: CEO, Senior Leadership Team, Income Generation Team

External: Funding organisations, high level donors and corporates

Join us in this exciting role where your contributions will make a significant impact on our ability to support those in need. Be a part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to making a difference!

Person Specification

The specific skills, knowledge and abilities required of an individual to be able to effectively perform the role.

Essential:

• Experience of diversifying Income streams for a sustainable future
• Experience of attaining unrestricted income streams  
• Experience of working directly with funders
• Experience of marketing on social media
• Report writing for funders and the CEO
• Experience to managing a team
• Experienced IT user with excellent knowledge of office 365  
• Experience of working at a senior level
• Ability to think creatively and make sound decisions  
• Ability to contribute and collaborate as part of a team  
• Highly initiative-taking and motivated
• Demonstrable experience of exceeding targets and income budgets  
• Organisational and time management skills
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
•  

Desirable:

•  Liaising directly with the CEO
•  Educated to a minimum standard of ‘A’ Levels or equivalent
•  Welsh Language

Scope of job description

This job description reflects the immediate requirements and responsibilities of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities. Substantial changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.

Our Application Process

We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equality in physical and mental health for all.

Book a phone conversation with us before you apply, and we will talk you through the role, how your skills and experience might fit our job description and person specification and talk you through how to complete the application form.

Once you have submitted your application form, we will compare your application to what we are looking for with our person specification, and if they’re a good fit we’ll contact you for an interview.

Closing date for Applications:

5pm, 13th December 2024

Interview Dates:

15th & 16th January 2025 – Interviews will be carried out face-to-face at Unit 5325, North Wales Business Park, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ

AMDANOM NI:

Mae Mind Conwy yn elusen benodedig ar gyfer iechyd meddwl. Mae wedi ymroi i ddarparu cymorth trawsnewidiol i unigolion sy’n wynebu heriau iechyd meddwl. Rydym ni’n angerddol dros godi ymwybyddiaeth, cael gwared â stigma, a sicrhau bod gofal iechyd meddwl yn hygyrch i bawb yn ein cymuned. 

Arweinydd Cynhyrchu Incwm

Gradd/Cyfradd Cyflog: £32,000 Gwirioneddol Oriau: Amser llawn - 35 awr yr wythnos

Gwyliau Blynyddol: 35 diwrnod pro rata (gan gynnwys gwyliau banc) Yn gyfrifol i: Prif Weithredwr

Nod y swydd:

Ymunwch â'n tîm deinamig i arwain mentrau cynhyrchu incwm a fydd yn arallgyfeirio ac yn hybu ein ffrydiau ariannu. Bydd eich ymdrechion yn cefnogi ein cenhadaeth yn uniongyrchol i ddarparu gwasanaethau gwell i unigolion sy'n profi heriau iechyd meddwl. Mae hon yn swydd newydd yn yr elusen a grëwyd mewn ymateb i ofynion sy'n dod i'r amlwg a gweithrediad strategaeth Mind Conwy.

Rydym am benodi unigolyn profiadol i arwain datblygiad Strategaeth Codi Arian ac Ymgysylltu Mind Conwy, hyrwyddo ein cyrsiau hyfforddi corfforaethol a chydweithio â rhanddeiliaid, gyda'r nod o sicrhau twf incwm sylweddol.

Arwain tîm i fwayafu incwm sy'n cynnwys Swyddog Codi Arian, Swyddog Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol a Hyfforddwr sy'n darparu Cyrsiau Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl i sefydliadau ar draws Gogledd Cymru.

Prif Gyfrifoldebau:

• Ymchwil ar y Cyd: Bod yn bartner i’r Prif Weithredwr ac aelodau allweddol o’r tîm i archwilio a sicrhau cyfleoedd ariannu newydd.
• Arweinyddiaeth Tîm: Goruchwylio’r Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm, sy’n cynnwys marchnata ein gwasanaethau, trefnu hyfforddiant allanol i sefydliadau a chodi arian.
• Ysgrifennu Cynigion Strategol: Arwain y gwaith o greu a chyflwyno cynigion codi arian arloesol, gan sicrhau aliniad â gofynion y rhoddwr a’r sefydliad.
• Datblygiad Strategol: Cynnig Strategaeth Cynhyrchu Incwm sy'n cyd-fynd â'n nodau sefydliadol trosfwaol.
• Gweithredu'r Cynllun: Ysgogi gweithrediad y Cynllun Cynhyrchu Incwm, gan gynnwys marchnata, cyhoeddusrwydd, codi arian a mentrau corfforaethol a hyfforddi.
• Meithrin Perthynas: Creu cysylltiadau cryf gyda sefydliadau lleol i hyrwyddo ein rhaglenni hyfforddi corfforaethol.

Cynhyrchu Incwm

• Arweiniad Arbenigol: Darparu gwybodaeth arbenigol ar gynhyrchu incwm a thwf i uwch reolwyr.
• Amrywio Ffrydiau Incwm: Datblygu ffynonellau incwm cynaliadwy trwy gontractau, grantiau, a chyfleoedd arloesol fel pecynnau llesiant yn y gweithle, hyfforddiant staff mewn rheoli iechyd meddwl, codi arian yn y gymuned a chodi arian corfforaethol.
• Strategaeth Twf Busnes: Arwain y tîm wrth greu strategaeth twf busnes cadarn ar gyfer cynhyrchu incwm yn Mind Conwy a'i is-gwmnïau.
• Hyrwyddo Proffil Uchel: Hyrwyddo ein gwasanaethau i sefydliadau proffil uchel a nodi cyfleoedd cynhyrchu incwm arloesol.

Sefydliadol

• Cyfranogiad gweithredol: Mynychu a chyfrannu at gyfarfodydd, gan sicrhau aliniad â nodau sefydliadol.
• Cydymffurfiaeth: Cadw at ganllawiau Iechyd a Diogelwch, polisïau'r cwmni, a rheoliadau GDPR.
• Datblygu Polisi: Cyfrannu at ddatblygu a chynnal polisïau ariannol, gan sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â deddfwriaeth.
• Hyrwyddo a Chodi Arian: Mynd ati i hyrwyddo gwaith yr elusen a chymryd rhan mewn gweithgareddau codi arian.
• Sicrhau Ansawdd: Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â safonau ansawdd mewnol.
• Canolbwyntio ar Ddefnyddwyr Gwasanaeth: Blaenoriaethu anghenion ein defnyddwyr gwasanaeth ym mhob gweithgaredd.
• Cenhadaeth a Gwerthoedd: Cynnal a hyrwyddo cenhadaeth a gwerthoedd yr elusen.

Cysylltiadau a pherthnasoedd allweddol

Mewnol: Prif Weithredwr, Uwch Dîm Arwain, Tîm Cynhyrchu Incwm

Allanol: Sefydliadau ariannu, rhoddwyr lefel uchel a chorfforaethau

Ymunwch â ni yn y rôl gyffrous hon lle bydd eich cyfraniadau yn cael effaith sylweddol ar ein gallu i gefnogi'r rhai mewn angen. Byddwch yn rhan o dîm brwdfrydig sy'n ymroddedig i wneud gwahaniaeth!

Cwmpas y swydd-ddisgrifiad

Mae'r swydd-ddisgrifiad hwn yn adlewyrchu gofynion a chyfrifoldebau uniongyrchol y swydd. Nid yw'n rhestr hollgynhwysfawr o'r dyletswyddau ond mae'n rhoi syniad cyffredinol o'r gwaith a wneir a all amrywio o ran manylder yng ngoleuni gofynion a blaenoriaethau newidiol. Caiff unrhyw newidiadau mawr eu gwneud yn dilyn ymgynghori â deiliad y swydd.

Manyleb y Person

Y sgiliau, y wybodaeth a'r galluoedd penodol sydd eu hangen ar unigolyn i allu cyflawni'r rôl yn effeithiol.

Hanfodol:

• Profiad  arallgyfeirio ffrydiau incwm ar gyfer dyfodol cynaliadwy  
• Profiad sicrhau ffrydiau incwm anghyfyngedig
• Profiad weithio'n uniongyrchol ag arianwyr  
• Profiad farchnata ar gyfryngau cymdeithasol
• Ysgrifennu adroddiadau ar gyfer arianwyr a'r Prif Weithredwr  
• Profiad reoli tîm
• Defnyddiwr TG profiadol gyda gwybodaeth ardderchog Office 365  
• Profiad weithio ar lefel uwch
• Y gallu i feddwl yn greadigol a gwneud penderfyniadau cadarn  
• Y gallu i gyfrannu a chydweithio fel rhan dîm
• Yn barod iawn i fentro ac yn llawn cymhelliant
• Profiad amlwg ragori ar dargedau a chyllidebau incwm  
• Sgiliau trefnu a rheoli amser
• Sgiliau dylanwadu a thrafod
• Sylw rhagorol i fanylion gyda lefel uchel gywirdeb

Dymunol:

• Cydgysylltu'n uniongyrchol â'r Prif Weithredwr
• Wedi'ch addysgu o leiaf i Safon Uwch neu gyfwerth  
• Yr Iaith Gymraeg

Y Broses Gwneud Cais

Rydyn ni eisiau gwneud ein rolau mor hygyrch ag y gallwn i’r ystod ehangaf bosibl o ymgeiswyr, felly mae’r sgyrsiau hyn yn rhoi cyfle i chi ofyn cwestiynau, i weld a yw eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn addas, ac i gael gwybod mwy am y broses gwneud cais.

Trefnwch sgwrs dros y ffôn gyda ni cyn i chi wneud cais, a byddwn yn trafod y swydd gyda chi, a sut mae eich sgiliau a’ch profiad yn cyd-fynd â’r disgrifiad swydd a manyleb y person, a gallwn drafod sut mae llenwi’r ffurflen gais.

Ar ôl i chi gyflwyno eich ffurflen gais, byddwn yn cymharu eich cais â’r hyn rydyn ni’n chwilio amdano gan ddefnyddio’r manyleb person. Os byddwch yn addas, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi am gyfweliad.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cyflwyno ceisiadau yw:

5pm, 13 Rhagfyr 2024

Dyddiad y Cyfweliadau:

15 a 16 Ionawr 2025 – Cynhelir y cyfweliadau wyneb yn wyneb yn Uned 5325, Parc Busnes Gogledd Cymru, Abergele, Conwy, LL22 8LJ

Benefits

We value our team’s wellbeing, and in order to support it, we offer a number of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time hours)
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Clinical supervision
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) as well as discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise healthy/unhealthy behaviours in relationships and to understand the impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this varied role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of the Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who are impacted by domestic abuse.

JOB PURPOSE

Liberty House provides housing and support for up to 5 homeless young women aged 16-24 who are single, pregnant or have a young child and have experienced domestic abuse.

The support worker will be required to take on key-working responsibilities for the residents at Liberty House, as well as delivering other support work within the house and within the wider Liberty team. This could be related to pregnancy and parenting, life skills, psychoeducational support, understanding healthy relationships and building supportive peer relationships within the home, and supporting them to live independently.

The post holder will work to provide a secure, stable and homely environment and to act as a positive role model to residents. They will build professional and supportive relationships with residents and colleagues.

The project works to empower residents, providing them with information relating to their rights and enabling them to make decisions based on their options using a trauma informed approach.

As a member of the Liberty Team (16 – 24 year olds), the successful applicant will work collaboratively with the rest of the Children and Young People’s team, as well as the wider Rising Sun team to support other programmes delivered within the organisation.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Provide holistic, trauma informed, practical and emotional support to residents of Liberty House through regular 1-2-1 sessions. Develop individual support plans, which address any practical and emotional needs the resident may have, such as accessing benefits, life skills and perform risk assessments where needed.
• Organise and deliver group sessions that focus on life skills and strengthening relationships.
• Encourage the residents in positive parenting.
• Manage relationships within the house, act as a conciliator, arbitrator and reconciler in disputes between residents.
• Ensure residents adhere to house rules.
• Assist with the day to day general running of the house and office, to ensure they are fit for purpose and safe for team members and residents.
• Conduct safety checks around the house. Ensure all faults/repairs are reported and that the Health and Safety Policy is adhered to at all times.
• Comply with organisational policies and procedures and adhere to confidentiality.
• Work effectively in partnership with other agencies.
• Work within our ethos of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all times and instil these values in all areas of work, with service users, staff and external stakeholders.
• Encourage residents’ participation in service development, continuous improvement and feedback exercises
• Maintain up to date and accurate records and ensure reports and evaluations are completed as required.
• Be willing and available to work some evenings and weekends as required, as part of a rota for Liberty House team members, and also occasionally to support wider team activities such as representing Rising Sun at events (time off in lieu can be taken by arrangement with your line manager).
• Represent Rising Sun at multi-agency meetings as required.

General

• Demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development, being responsible for personal learning and keeping up to date on research, relevant legislation, policy and practice, and other literature relevant to the role.
• Uphold the rights of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse, and proactively assess the gender specific, trauma informed needs and  the safety of children and women to ensure that any risks/needs identified are addressed, having full regard to Rising Sun Safeguarding Children policy and Safeguarding Adults policy.
• Lone working as required.
• Participate in clinical supervision, training and meetings as required.
• Work across teams and undertake such other duties, appropriate to the grade and nature of the work, as may reasonably be expected.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time when it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge and qualifications

• Good understanding of antenatal and postnatal care.
• Good understanding of effective parenting, particularly for parents of young babies.
• Good understanding of the impact of domestic violence and trauma on survivors, children and young people, families and communities. 
• Knowledge of issues affecting survivors, and an understanding of the barriers they may face in accessing support.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding practice, procedures and legislation.
• Good understanding of the operation of the agencies working together to support survivors and their children such as social services, housing, police etc.

Experience

• Experience of working with young children and/ or babies and their mothers
• Experience of supporting women with life skills/ developing confidence
• Experience of multi-agency partnership work
• Experience of working alongside volunteers (Desirable)
• Experience of working with survivors affected by domestic and/ or sexual abuse (Desirable)
• Experience of facilitating group programmes (Desirable)
• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation. (Desirable)

Skills

• Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to form positive relationships with residents from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences in order to build professional and supportive relationships
• Ability to work closely with young parents and their babies
• Ability to help residents in the creative use of leisure time with a view to building relationships and social skills
• Non-judgemental and non-directive approach to empowering survivors along with the ability to understand the individual needs of clients.
• Ability to manage conflict and to promote resolution.
• Ability to work well with colleagues, statutory and non-statutory agencies and responsibly on own initiative.
• Good task management skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good data collection, monitoring and IT skills, including word processing and using databases and Excel spreadsheets.

General

• Able to set clear boundaries and a willingness to accept line management and make effective use of clinical supervision.
• A good understanding and commitment to confidentiality, safe practice and health and safety procedures.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Able to travel independently across East Kent where necessary to attend meetings.
• Willingness to carry out the policies and procedures of the Rising Sun and to work within its framework and core values.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

We request no contact from agencies or media sales please.

Community Development and Wind Farm Manager

Location: Hybrid, based in Uist, with a desk at old Lochmaddy School, North Uist.

Application deadline: Sunday 01 December, 2024, noon.

Hours of work: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible working considered.

Holidays: 25 days per year plus 9 days public holidays per year.

About us:

North Uist Development Company, founded in 2010, registered as a Scottish Company No. 383175 and as a Scottish Charity No. SC041709, aims to develop a sustainable and viable community through promoting the social, educational, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of North Uist.UistWind (North Uist Development Company Trading Limited) is a Community Benefit Society, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under registration no: RS007738.  The two UistWind 900kW wind turbines are operated by UistWind on behalf of the community, with projections indicating the project will generate over £2 million for community benefit.  For more details visit our website.

Role summary:                   
This is an exciting opportunity to join North Uist Development Company (NUDC) and UistWind (North Uist Development Company Trading Limited) to act as a catalyst for innovative and sustainable community development and for successful operational management of the North Uist community-owned wind farm – UistWind.

The successful candidate will work with the UistWind Management Committee, its members and associated parties, to manage the Community Benefit Society’s operational business needs, meeting compliance requirements while working to maximise generation and revenue from two 900kW wind turbines at Criongrabhal near Clachan-na-Luib in North Uist for the benefit of the local community.The successful candidate will also work with NUDC and the wider community, to develop and implement both a community development plan, and a community investment plan for the UistWind community benefit fund, which takes account of opportunities to enhance the socio-economic, cultural and environmental welfare of the North Uist and Berneray area.

Who we are looking for:
We are looking to recruit an energetic and self-motivated individual, with a strong commitment to community development and community ownership.  You will have experience of partnership working, especially with community groups and associated stakeholders, and of working with and supporting voluntary trustees.  You will also have excellent communication, coordination and facilitation skills, alongside attention to detail and demonstrable ability to understand, utilise and interpret complex technical and financial information.  ​If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply:
For full details about the role, who we are looking for, and how to apply, please see the attached application pack.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV by noon on Sunday 1st December 2024.

The Senior Programmes Manager: University Access will play a pivotal role in the University Access and Digital team, overseeing and managing the delivery of high-impact interventions, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions, that support young people from underrepresented backgrounds in accessing highly selective universities. The role requires someone with a strong understanding of the barriers faced by young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and a commitment to supporting them in reaching their potential.

With strong project management skills, key responsibilities include managing the programme partnerships, overseeing the marketing and applications process, monitoring and evaluating the impact of our programmes, continuously refining processes for improvements, and ensuring that the evolving needs of the target demographic are met. The post holder will also be expected to share best practice across the organisation and be a key contributor to the development of the Trust’s strategy for engaging schools, teachers, and students.

Main duties

Ongoing Programme Management

• Leading on the day-to-day project management and delivery of the Trust’s Higher Education access programmes with oversight and support from senior staff, including UK Summer Schools, The Sutton Trust Fulbright US Programme and Teacher Champions.
• Oversee the performance of 12 UK universities delivering the Sutton Trust’s Summer School programmes, the US-UK Fulbright Commission, Causeway Education, and other external partners. This includes:
  • Managing partner performance against contractual obligations, including reporting and invoicing.
  • Building and maintaining effective and enduring relationships, including the onboarding and training of new partners.
  • Establishing a culture of collective learning through planning and delivery of events and best practice sharing.

• Overseeing the monitoring and evaluation of university access programmes in collaboration with external evaluation partners and internal teams; collating data and producing reports, ensuring the effective dissemination of findings and using these to refine programme design.
• Ensuring effective tracking, reporting, and management of programme data for university access. This includes using Salesforce (our CRM) for tracking partner performance, participant data, and programme outcomes.
• Managing programme budgets and reporting on financial status internally.

Programme innovation/development

• Proactively developing strategies to enhance programme delivery, ensuring programmes maintain their quality and reach, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of special projects designed to evolve and improve university access programmes. 
• Development and implementation of the school and teacher engagement strategy to support our programme aims and contributing to trust-wide strategy in this area, with support from senior leadership.
• Helping to develop new programmes, including contributing to the drafting of funding bids by Development colleagues.

Team Management & Organisational Duties

• Line management of the Senior Programmes Officer: Marketing and Communications and the Programmes Assistant: University Access and Digital
• Contributing to the leadership of the University Access and Digital team, working closely with the Head of University Access and Digital and other senior programme managers to ensure effective and coherent management of all access-focused programmes
• Representing the Trust at external speaking engagements, as well as contributing to fundraising and donor-related activities when required
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with experience in managing partnerships, overseeing programme delivery, and financial control.
• Experience line-managing staff and motivating and supporting teams to deliver successfully
• Proven experience in designing, managing, and delivering high-quality programmes ideally with a focus on young people facing barriers to Higher Education.
• A strong understanding of the widening participation sector and the challenges faced by young people in accessing top-tier universities.
• Experience working with schools, colleges, or universities,
• Demonstrated ability to analyse data to inform decision-making and to use insights to improve programme delivery.
• Experience of working with CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to effectively represent the Trust at all levels.
• Strong budget management and numerical skills.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
• High attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to take responsibility for multiple tasks.
• Personable, flexible, and discreet, with the ability to thrive in a small team environment
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £46,500-£49,500
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check will be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Monday 2nd December, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th December , and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 17th December.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

LOCATION - Remote 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in 2024? Apply for the HR Manager role at homelessness charity Emmaus UK.

About Emmaus

Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. There are also 3 Emmaus groups working towards the development of services in their areas. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.

About the role

The principal responsibility will be to support our ambition to become a best practice national body and an employer of choice, responsible for the day-to-day management of the HR function within Emmaus UK, as well as the development of our approach to in-house learning and delivery of our new People & EDI Strategy.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of Human Resources at Emmaus UK, overseeing the whole employee lifecycle, from recruitment and induction processes to offboarding and exit interviews.

The postholder will oversee HR processes, reviewing their effectiveness and identifying and embedding improvements to improve the employee experience.

Working with the Director of Resources, the role will be central to the delivery of the strategic objectives with an HR focus, while taking responsibility for the operational HR function to ensure a positive and supportive working environment for the staff team.

Who are we looking for?

The newly created role of HR Manager will sit within the Resources directorate, to support the delivery of key charity and federation-wide objectives, as part of our mission to empower people affected by homelessness and poverty to change their lives for the better while using our voice to achieve social change.

What we offer

· £46,297 (pro rata)

· Working hours: 3 days per week, Monday to Friday

· Contract: Permanent

· Pension: Stakeholder pension with employer contribution

· Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays + 3 concessionary days leave

· Training & development: Ongoing training and development

· Volunteering: 2 days allowance each year

· Employee assistance: 24/7 employee assistance scheme is available

· Wellbeing: Weekly wellbeing hour to promote personal wellbeing

· Flexible working: Options available, subject to the requirements of the role

· Life assurance: Death in service lump sum of 3 x salary

To apply

To apply for the role, please complete our application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and email us by Sunday 08 December 2024.

Please ensure you download the job pack and refer to the job description and person specification when completing your application form.

Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams week commencing Monday 16 December 2024.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristic, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.