Pension Officer Jobs
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life. Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change. We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Team Administrator supports our in-house Studio team with the administration and delivery of our content through the design, print and digital processes.
You will have excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills. You will have the ability to work under pressure to prioritise, deliver, manage, and coordinate several projects and activities simultaneously to tight timescales. You should also understand design and production best practice, processes and techniques across both online and offline formats.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9-day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age by visiting our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please visit our website to submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 06 October
Interview Dates: Initial interviews will be held on 16 October, in person at Independent Age, 18 Avonmore Road, W14 8RR
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WCRF UK Director
Permanent
Salary: c.£90,000 per annum, plus benefits
London N1
Full time – 37.5 hours a week
We're a hybrid working employer, meaning you're required to come into the office at least 2 days per week currently (Tuesday, and Wednesday or Thursday) rising to 3 days per week.
Closing date: 4th October 2024
First Interviews: 17th October 2024
Second interviews: 23rd October 2024
World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Director who will be responsible for the work of the charity within the UK. The Director will be the strategic and day to day leader of the UK organisation and will also work hands-on not only with his/her direct reports but also all teams in the office. We are seeking a leader who can take the UK charity’s fundraising to new heights; thus, this is a particularly important focus area.
The role will be directly overseeing the World Cancer Research Fund UK’s Fundraising and Health Information Departments. You will report to the CEO and work in partnership with the UK CEO and other senior executives in updating and implementing the organisation’s strategy and objectives.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of directing and leading a similar sized UK philanthropic organisation (or a fundraising team within a larger charity), including writing and implementing strategies and evaluating outcomes. You will have proven experience of delivering fundraising objectives as well as a strong track record in communications and up to date knowledge of social media and digital strategies. Substantial experience of management of teams at both strategic and tactical level including developing skills, abilities, performance management and confidence in staff is required as are high level speaking skills.
Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.
Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
WCRF is a UK cancer prevention charity. We look at how diet, weight and physical activity affect the risk of developing and surviving cancer.
The Pathway-Project Staffordshire
JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Lead Counsellor – Adult Domestic & Sexual Abuse
Location: Staffordshire
Contract Duration: Initial contract 6 months with possibility of extension
Salary: £38,223 (FTE) per annum
Hours of Work: 22.5 per week
This post is open to women only, including those with lived experience of being a woman under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability .
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear. Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice. We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Why work for us?
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees.
We offer the following benefits:
· 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
· A competitive pension scheme
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role. In addition to the provision of clinical supervision, Pathway Project offers our practitioners peer supervision and encourages individuals to participate fully in these mutually beneficial sessions.
About the role
We are recruiting a Counselling Lead to coordinate, lead and expand our counselling service. We are looking for an individual who is a British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) member; the successful applicant will be required to maintain their professional registration and accreditation.
You will be joining a team of experienced counsellors, providing multi-disciplinary trauma informed counselling to adults who have experienced domestic abuse at any point in their lives.
The successful applicant will hold their own small client caseload and will also co-ordinate and lead our service, ensuring our delivery falls within the BACP Framework and is safe, professional and accessible. The individual will actively promote our clients’ best interests and have an excellent understanding of and commitment to best practice, safeguarding and confidentiality.
The successful applicant will report to and receive regular supervision from the CEO.
This role description cannot cover every eventuality or task that may arise within this position and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with the role.
Training/Qualifications/Attainments:
Essential
Recognised qualification in counselling or psychotherapy Level 5 or above
Evidence of significant post-qualifying continuous professional development
Membership of BACP
Eligible for or working towards professional accreditation
Ability to carry out assessments and provide high quality counselling
Experience of delivering integrative Counselling and Person-Centred Therapy
Experience of leading service development
Recruitment and induction of counsellors and student counselling placements
Liaising with universities and colleges
Allocation of appropriate clients to counsellors and student placements
Provide on-site support to counsellors and student placements
Ability to assess client’s needs and risks including those with complex issues
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain clear boundaries
Strong team working ethos and team management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and management, both verbally and in writing
Case recording and monitoring skills and ability to interpret data to produce reports
Good organisational, project management and IT skills
Allocation and monitoring caseloads for counsellors and student placements
Ability to work well within a team
Experience of working under pressure and handling competing demands
Experience of working independently and managing own workload and others
A strong commitment to increase the availability of DA/SV counselling
Willingness to contribute to the charitable aims of the organisation and profitability
Desirable
Level 5 diploma or above in psychotherapeutic counselling
Certificate in counselling supervision
BACP accreditation
Experience of group work
Experience of working in an organisational setting
Experience of delivering counselling inthe voluntary sector
Experience of working in a time-limited counselling approach as well as longer term work.
Significant experience of working with different modalities
Experience of service evaluation, serviceimprovement or contributing to service expansion
Experience of managing a service as part of a small organisation
Experience of audit and or research
Significant knowledge of IT systems used in the monitoring of high quality counselling services.
Other information:
Pathway Project is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes diversity across our services. All of our employees are required to adhere to our Equality & Diversity policies and to challenge discrimination wherever it is appropriate.
We strive to be as inclusive as is possible and look to recruit individuals with the right skills, experience and attitude, however, for genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.
The role is subject to receiving satisfactory references, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, plus a probationary period.
How to apply:
Closing date – 5pm Thursday 17th October 2024
Please send a full CV together with a covering letter indicating why you meet the essential criteria In no more than 2 sides of A4 by email
This post is open to women only, including those with lived experience of being a woman under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9,Part 1.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB PURPOSE
Following a period of significant growth, Global Grooves is looking to appoint a highly experienced and strategic fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing significant income through bid writing, tenders, corporate partnerships and other fundraising to join our team.
Working with our senior management team and board to help shape organisational strategy and align fundraising activity to meet ambitious goals, the right candidate will leverage their experience and contacts to consolidate existing income streams and identify new opportunities for growth.
WHO WE ARE
Since 2003, Global Grooves has brought inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the north of England and internationally. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic. Global Grooves is a fully Charitable Community Benefit Society with limited liability registered with the FCA. Society number 7807.
Details in a snapshot
Job title: Head of Development & Fundraising
Salary: £42,000 pro-rata. Part Time Role: 3-5 days per week (*there may be opportunities to extend to up to 5 days, if a business case can be made). Working hours can be flexible.
Reports to: CEO
Line management: Ad-hoc Freelance fundraising support.
Contract: Minimum 2 year fixed term contract, extension possible.
Location: The Vale, Unit 2 Vale Mill, Micklehurst Road, Mossley, OL5 9JL. Hybrid working option is available.
Probation period: Reviewed at 6 months.
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement is 20 days a year plus public holidays. Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date. Vitality Health insurance following probation. Flexible working.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 20th October
For more information and to download the job pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us Strides Katherine Price Hughes House (Strides KPH) is an Independent Approved Premises commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. Approved Premises (APs) contribute to the effective risk management of men released from prison by providing an enhanced level of supervision, monitoring and rehabilitation within the community.
The post requires experience of working with complex and vulnerable people and an understanding of residential setting within the Criminal Justice System.
Job Description
Strides is looking for a reliable and experienced Residential Assistant to join our team.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the supervision of residents in accordance with policy and practice under the direction and guidance of managers and relevant staff where necessary. Deal with routine issues raised by residents on a day-to-day basis.
- Staff and supervise the Approved Premises during designated shifts, referring serious incidents to designated on-call Manager and adhere to the procedure of completing incident reports as necessary.
- Ensure enforcement of Approved Premises rules and deal with any breaches in accordance with procedures. Respond appropriately to abusive or aggressive behaviour.
- Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes
- Liaise with Key Workers, Deputy Manager and Manager as appropriate to share issues concerning residents.
- Process information and maintain records including inputting information on the database system by recording any significant occurrences relating to residents during shift.
- Contribute to the work with substance misusers in accordance with relevant policies, practices and protocols e.g. dispensing/recording medication, drug/alcohol testing if requested by the management team
- Answering the telephone and door and deal with any callers to the Approved Premises including monitoring the work of contractors’ accordance with procedures.
- To monitor and record residents’ movements in and out of the building.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe and productive work environment, including familiarising and using appropriate health and safety equipment. Monitor and record Health and Safety checks and related issues.
- Create effective and maintain effective working relationships.
- To represent the Approved Premises and West London Mission in a professional and competent manner. To attend supervision and appraisal meetings as required.
- Participate in training and development activities.
- Report any maintenance or security issues in accordance with procedures.
- Conduct curfew checks, wellbeing checks, fire alarm tests, room searches, clearing of residents’ room as required and monitor CCTV equipment.
- Maintain an active presence in the AP at all times. Regularly engage with residents in a pro-social manner. Contribute towards the protection of residents, e.g. monitor in line with risk assessments.
- Support the arrangement and delivery of purposeful activities for residents within the premises and undertake effective induction of residents.
- Undertake First Aid if a resident is injured or self-harms.
- The Approved Premises managers may require such duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post and grade as.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We seek Residential Assistants who can demonstrate the following competencies to a high level. We will be looking for evidence of all the following key competencies during the selection process, if you are shortlisted.
Client focus
Demonstrates consideration and respect to all stakeholders and acts in accordance with Strides' diversity values.
Organisation and planning
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a high level of time management and is able to meet conflicting deadlines whilst still producing a high level of quality.
Proactivity and initiative
Demonstrates an ability to challenge the current operating procedures with suggestions of their own.
Communication
In both oral and written format, the ideal candidate will demonstrate clarity and concise delivery using appropriate language.
Team Work
Self-aware, approachable and reliable. Is able to build lasting working relationships.
Administration and IT
Able to manage databases (or information) accurately in paper and electronic formats, and is compliant with data protection laws and confidentiality.
Reasoning and problem-solving
Ability to respond appropriately to challenges and implement new ideas to solve and overcome problems.
Work with external agencies
Liaises and works well with external agencies and contacts.
Please use your application to demonstrate your capacities in relation to each of the criteria listed in the sections below. Please address the criteria in your application in the order they appear.
Experience
Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English and Maths), or equivalent qualification or relevant work experience with the ability to evidence high level numeracy and literacy skills needed to read, understand and interpret policies and the ability to write reports and correspondence for internal and external stakeholders.
Experience of working with a diverse range of people who have understanding of a range o social and persona difficulties, ideally those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.
Experience of working in a residential setting
Experience of working with people with challenging behavior
Knowledge
An understanding of the underlying issues which contribute to offending behaviour
Understanding of the risk management of service users
Understanding of good Health and Safety practice
Understanding of good anti-discriminatory practice
Skills & Abilities
Good oral, written, administration and IT communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to relate to residents in both support and authority roles
Ability to prioritise workload and manage time effectively
Commitment to the values of Strides and an understanding of its ethos
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £29,269.00 per annum
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Islington, N5 2EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Our offices at Wesley Memorial Hall in central Oxford, outreach locations and home
Hours: 21 hours per week (0.5676 FTE)
This role is designed to meet the debt advice needs of Oxford residents. The post holder will provide debt advice including benefit checks, ways to raise income and reduce overheads. Advice will be given by telephone/email, by appointment in person at our office, and to drop in clients at outreaches.
- A trainee position may be considered for the right candidate at a trainee salary level
- A fully remote position may be considered for a candidate with relevant experience.
Role purpose: to provide an effective and efficient debt advice service to local residents within the aims, policies and principles of the CA service.
Key responsibilities:
- Interview clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem(s) and empower them to set their own priorities.
- Use the Citizens Advice Information System to find, interpret and communicate the relevant information.
- Research and explore options and implications so that clients can make informed decisions.
- Act for the client where necessary by negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
- Liaise and negotiate with other statutory and voluntary organisations to progress the client’s case and ensure they receive all assistance available.
- Signpost and refer internally and externally as appropriate in order to link clients into additional relevant support .
- -Ensure that all work conforms to the office systems and procedures
- Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
We're looking for:
- Experience of advice work in debt and benefits. Ideally also experience in a wider range of areas - for example, housing, employment, consumer and immigration.
- Ability to work sensitively with a diverse range of clients
- An understanding of the issues involved in interviewing clients, particularly those who may be experiencing stress and anxiety.
- An ordered approach to your work and an ability to follow set procedures concerning casework and file management etc
- Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions.
- Good oral communication skills with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation skills on the telephone.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing with particular emphasis on negotiation and representation skills and on preparing grant applications, reviews, reports and correspondence.
- Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations.
- Ability to monitor and maintain own work to comply with set standards
- An understanding of and commitment to the Aims and Principles of the Citizens Advice service including the services Equal Opportunities policies.
- Ability to work independently without close supervision, to prioritise own work, meet deadlines whilst contributing to the wider Citizens Advice team.
Why join us?
As a Debt Caseworker, your work will directly impact the lives of our clients, helping them navigate challenging situations and find the solutions they need. Benefits for working with us also include 28 days holiday per annum pro-rata, plus pro-rata bank holiday allowance, access to our Employee Assistance program, and a 5% employer pension contribution. You will get to work with our friendly and dynamic team, all committed to making a positive change in our community.
Apply now!
If you are dedicated to making a positive difference, we would love to hear from you. More details available on our website via the apply button
SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FAITH, ADVENTURE, CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, WELLBEING, FULLNESS OF LIFE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, FUN.
One of our key objectives at Sportily is to develop and invest in young sports leaders. Over the past 18 months we’ve designed a pilot programme to enable this and trialled elements of it. We’re now looking for someone to further develop, shape and own our programme, to work alongside our network of Sport and Faith Coaches to deliver it and to hold leadership level responsibility for seeing the wildly important goals of the programme realised within our wider vision.
At the heart of this role you’ll hold Leadership Team level responsibility for the programme which provides opportunities, within a Christian sports centred setting and framework, for children, young people and young adults (with a priority on the more disadvantaged) to gain skills, experience, training and qualifications to increase their self-esteem, confidence and future employment opportunities. This will include responsibility for its ongoing development, leading its delivery approaches, training the Sport and Faith Team in its delivery, exploring opportunities related to the programme, monitoring and evaluating its impact and reporting this to stakeholders.
We are looking for someone who loves sport and understands how sport and movement is able to connect people and is passionate about sharing the Christian faith in innovative ways beyond the walls of traditional church. You’ll have experience in developing programmes and monitoring their successful achievement of stated objectives, and of investing in the leadership development potential of young people, ideally in a sporting context.
If you like the sound of Sportily and the role, but aren’t sure you’ve got everything we’re looking for, please get in touch as we’d love to discuss things with you. Who knows where that conversation might lead.
For the first-timers, the can’t catchers and the kick it outers.
For the slam dunkers, the back of the netters and the hole in oners.
We bring the energy that gets you moving.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced social worker to take the role of Practice Lead and play an essential role within a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care.
The charity provides support and expertise to local authorities around the country to set up and manage Local House Projects (LHPs) so that young people leave care in a planned and supported way.
About the Role:
As Practice Lead you will have primary responsibility for supporting LHPs in The Midlands but will also be involved in other areas of work. You will support staff in LHPs to create an environment where young people transition to adulthood in a positive and supported way. You will work with the Care Leavers National Movement as well as the core team to ensure that young people continue to drive their own LHP and develop practice at both a local and national level.
About You:
We are looking for someone who is motivated and believes that with the right support care experienced young people can achieve great things and should be at the heart of all decisions that affect their future.
You will need to have the following skills and experience:
- A Social Work qualification
- An understanding of Child development, Trauma informed care and Social pedagogical approaches
- An understanding of the care system
- Experience of working in a local authority social work team
- Experience of managing and supervising staff
About the organisation:
The charity was established in August 2018 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), they support local authorities in setting up Local House Projects for young people leaving care. Believing every care leaver should have this option, the charity empowers them to create and sustain homes.
The initiative, co-designed with young people, began by asking, "What makes a house a home?” Local House Projects in England and Scotland help care leavers transition into permanent tenancies, fostering a supportive community. The charity has helped over 450 young people successfully move into their own homes, with no evictions or tenancy breakdowns, ensuring a secure start for their futures.
This role has become available due to growth of the charity.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time - 9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Benefits: 31 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays, 10% Contribution to Pension, Salary Sacrifice Option, Hybrid working, Professional Development
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 18 October. Interviews: Thursday 24 October.
Applications: CV & Covering Letter
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!
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide high quality management and control of the finance function at our multi-site Christian outdoor adventure charity. Reporting to the Finance Director, the post holder will work closely with members of the senior management team to facilitate the smooth operation of Rock UK’s finances. He or she will be able to clearly and respectively communicate our Christian ethos, objectives, mission and vision to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders of all faiths and none.
The successful applicant will be educated to degree level or equivalent, hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), have proficiency in using computerised financial systems, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our ethos statement.
Hours: 25 hours per week (ideally 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £36,030 pro rata per annum plus pension (8% employer contributions)
Contract Term: Permanent, subject to satisfactory references, a DBS check and a 6 month probationary period
Location: Hybrid working, you will be part of our Head Office Team which is based at Frontier Centre (Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire)
We are unable to consider applications from anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK.
Applications will be reviewed on submission.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Being There Branch Manager Required in South Manchester
To manage the day to day running of our South Manchester volunteer service, offering support to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, their carers and families.
Minimum of 21 hours up to 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, initially fixed term for 6 months but with the opportunity of permanent.
£23,933 - £26,933 per annum pro rata + car and mileage allowance, pension and other benefits (details on request).South Manchester based with local travel and to other Being There branches as required.
The role requires an experienced manager, with good interpersonal skills, a flexible approach to work and a clear understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality. Competence in Microsoft office essential as is a full driving licence and use of a car. DBS Enhanced Disclosure and references required.
Closing date: 11th October 2024
Interview date: 17th October 2024
Being There provides emotional support and practical help to people living with cancer and other life-limiting illness, carers and families
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the delivery of projects to help young people have a meaningful role in shaping the future of life in the UK through the #iwill Movement
Working across the #iwill delivery team, you will support the efficient day to day administration and co-ordination of the Ambassadors & Champions withing the #iwill Movement working alongside the Business Support Officer at Volunteering Matters. You will play a critical role providing administrative and co-ordination support for #iwill Ambassadors and Champions as part of the #iwill Movement.
#iwill Movement
The #iwill movement is working towards a society that understands and champions the power of youth, where all young people are equipped to lead change in their own lives and communities.
The #iwill movement is a collaboration of over 1000 organisations and hundreds of young #iwill Ambassadors & Champions from across the UK. They are united by a shared belief that all children and young people should be supported and empowered to make a positive difference on the issues that affect their lives, their communities, and broader society.
Experience we're after
- Experience of working directly with young people
- Experience of providing administrative support
- Experience of working independently and in a hybrid working environment
- Experience of dealing with sensitive information
- Experience of coordinating a busy schedule of activity and keeping key stakeholders informed of progress
- Experience of using data management/ CRM systems and maintaining a high standard of data
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes. UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
- Flexible/Agile Working
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
- Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
- Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
- Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
- Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
- Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
- 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
- IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
- CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: 7th October 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 14th October 2024
**Please note that this opportunity is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract and not a permanent role at present.
As HR Business Partner, you will play a strategic role, acting as a partner to the senior leadership to enable us to deliver as effectively as possible to people with ME. Many of our 35 colleagues have direct experience of ME and, as an ME organisation, we work hard to ensure that we provide reasonable adjustments and support to enable them to make the valuable contributions they do. You will work closely with the Management Team to drive this work. You will need to develop a deep understanding of the organisation and our work, build strong, effective relationships with our colleagues and bring expertise to the various HR functions and strategic business support areas.
Key Duties
People & Culture Strategy
- Work with the senior leadership to deliver the People and Culture and the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plans that enables the delivery of organisational goals
- Drive consistency of the implementation of the Plans
- Work with the senior leadership to review data, analyse trends, providing data-driven solutions/decisions to support cultural development. Use ongoing analysis to test the effectiveness of People and Culture interventions and processes within the organisation
- With senior leadership, manage talent and succession planning
Human Resource Management
- Provide first point of contact HR advice and support to colleagues and line managers, ensuring all instances are recorded appropriately
- Manage the compliant use of, and be first point of contact for, colleague queries on the HR IT System (currently BreatheHR)
- Support HR investigations and line managers with grievances, disciplinaries and other similar matters, recording meeting minutes and agreeing next steps.
- Liaise with the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB; provides insurance and employment legal advice) on complex HR cases that require external input, either on behalf of or alongside relevant line manager(s)
- Oversee all HR policies and procedures, being guided by relevant internal data and industry best practice, and ensuring they are regularly reviewed
- Complete all required administrative tasks for new starters and colleagues leaving the organisation
- Processing and managing of maternity, paternity, and adoption in line with policies and best practice
- Running of monthly HR reports, to include sickness auditing and dissemination of relevant data to CEO and line managers, if required
- Scope, plan and book/deliver appropriate training across the organisation and for individual employees where necessary
- Managing the recruitment lifecycle, which is to include advertising of vacancies, screening of applicants, interview diary management, referencing and document checks, onboarding coordination
- Manage and administer all changes to contractual terms and conditions with appropriate paperwork disseminated to relevant parties
- Oversee HR support for volunteers, including Trustees and Sub-Committee Lay Members
- Oversee the organisation ‘Wellbeing Weekdays’ programme (a monthly programme to support colleague contact and wellbeing)
- Support change management processes
Business Support/Compliance
- Contract management for Employee Assistance Programme
- Contract management for IT
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian mission organisation using light aircraft to deliver help, hope and healing in over 25 countries. For more than 75 years, MAF aircraft have been overcoming inaccessible terrain transporting mission and development agency staff, delivering urgent aid and medical supplies to transform the lives of remote and isolated communities.
We are now seeking an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Philanthropy and Partnership Team Leader to join our team to support the development of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, a wide variety of trusts/foundations and corporate supporters. In this role you will be responsible for managing a high performing and highly motivated team, to engage and enhance relationships with individuals, grant making trusts, corporate and institutional donors delivering against ambitious income targets.
Responsibilities Include
Strategic Planning
- To work with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships to develop and deliver a Major Gifts strategy with a focus on increasing income to meet ambitious funding targets, and to deliver the strategy through annual strategic planning, setting clear targets and KPIs focussing on year on year growth
- To lead on a departmental strategy for generating a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and major gifts prospects
- Develop the annual budget for the team and take responsibility for the monitoring of income against budget.
Portfolio Management
- To work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, the CEO, Trustees and other stakeholders on prospect identification, cultivation and asks
- To personally manage a small portfolio of high-level donors, including institutional funders to secure five and six figure gifts and ensure their long-term commitment to the charity.
Team Management
- To oversee the operation of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team and to have direct line management responsibility for a team of four Relationship Managers, to ensure they are engaged, delivering agreed strategies, and meeting agreed financial targets
- To oversee all relevant fundraising activities, including research and analysis of current and potential prospects, ensuring that activity is data protection compliant
- To ensure the team maintains accurate records of relationships with major donors on our database, and to ensure that due diligence is carried out where required
- To over see the management of a range of events for supporters and prospects
- To support the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships with planning and strategy as required
- Represent the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at quarterly review meetings and other forums as appropriate
- Manage the department budget effectively to maximise the impact of MAF operations overseas.
In common with all senior leaders you will need to:
- To role model organisational values, beliefs, and culture - contributing to the shared spiritual life of MAF UK as a Christian charity by leading and attending times of Biblical reflection and corporate prayer.
- To encourage team members to attend, participate and lead in times of Biblical reflection and regular corporate prayer.
- To lead, coach and mentor members to ensure that team and individual objectives are met.
- To participate in planning in accordance with the MAF UK strategic plan and as outworked through matrix and project teams.
- To support team members participation in agreed matrix and project teams,
- To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
- To comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data and ensure that good personal data handling practices are developed, reviewed, and implemented in the team.
- To abide by the Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.
- If required to travel annually outside of Europe to attend a bi-ennial medical at an approved provider to ensure fitness for overseas travel.
- Within remit implement and encourage practices to reduce our carbon footprint
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Educated to degree level
- Success and significant experience of fundraising from generous individuals and trusts. Candidates with significant experience in a relationship management role may also be considered
- Demonstrable experience in building effective long term relationships and influencing with Major Donors
- Significant management experience leading a successful team to meet agreed targets and working at a strategic level
- Demonstrable understanding of the provisions of GDPR legislation and the implications for fundraising
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral), including presentation and training skills.
- Highly effective influencer and communicator at all staff and external donor levels. Able to build effective, collaborative, and long-term relationships internally and externally
- Positive and persuasive individual who can handle complexity, conflicting priorities, and difficult conversations.
- Ability to supervise, negotiate, motivate, and envision team members
- Highly effective verbal reasoning skills, proactive with great attention to detail
- Proficient skills in Microsoft applications
- Efficient and organised approach, including time management, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work under pressure, multi-task, and coordinate, with multiple deadlines and stakeholders
- Budget preparation and control
- Knowledgeable and up to date with philanthropy in the UK and trends in the sector
Terms and Conditions:
- Location: This role is base at the MAF UK Offices in Folkestone, Kent. We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
- Working Hours: At least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
- Probation and Notice Period: 3 months each.
- Salary: Specialist £53,500 per annum
Deadline for applications: 29th September 2024
We’re looking for a talented and motivated Fundraising and Communications Manager who can effectively convey the life-changing impact of our work, motivate our community to support our work, and ensure that the educational resources we provide reach those who need them most.
What we do
We’re IPWSO, the international umbrella body for Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) associations around the world.
- We build communities between people with Prader-Willi syndrome, their families and the professionals who support them to share knowledge and expertise and improve outcomes for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families everywhere.
- We want everyone with Prader-Willi syndrome to get equal access to diagnosis and treatment no matter where in the world they live and to ensure better, more consistent outcomes for people with the syndrome and their families.
- We work to ensure research into the condition works for everyone and reflects the diverse experiences and environments of those living with the syndrome around the world today.
- Our membership comprises PWS associations in 47 countries and we support individual families and professionals in over 70 other countries.
- We have a staff team of four who work in conjunction with dedicated volunteers from around the world.
Key Fundraising Responsibilities
- Develop communications content that will invigorate our existing donors and inspire new ones leading to increased giving by individuals to IPWSO.
- Focusing in particular on our website and social media channels, communicate our achievements, impacts and needs with a view to influencing IPWSO’s online supporters to make donations and engage in fundraising initiatives.
- Provide outstanding donor care to encourage a high level of retention and repeat donations.
- Work with IPWSO’s Fundraising Committee on a variety of fundraising initiatives, which may include a new collaborative global fundraiser to be rolled out in 2025.
- Act as the organisational lead for IPWSO’s CRM (Donorfy) and utilise it to improve the donor journey.
- Develop a robust pipeline of case studies for use in our fundraising campaigns.
Key Communications Responsibilities
- Act as the first point of contact for IPWSO’s public email address and social media channels and ensure that timely and appropriate replies are issued.
- Manage IPWSO’s social media channels, creating original and engaging posts, and actively engaging with our audiences.
- Manage Google Ad Grant campaigns with an emphasis on growing our supporter base and increasing individual giving.
- Keep up to date with emerging trends in digital communications and social media, and recommend potential new channels for fundraising and audience engagement.
- Maintain and develop the IPWSO website ensuring its security and that it functions both as an effective supporter acquisition tool and a means by which people can easily access information about PWS.
- Produce compelling monthly newsletters and an Annual Report.
- Review and update IPWSO’s Communications Strategy in line with its Strategic Plan.
- Uphold and showcase the IPWSO mission and brand.
- Working with IPWSO’s Publication and Communication Committee, oversee the production and design of a range of educational resources for families and professionals.
- Oversee copywriting and proofreading within IPWSO.
- Support IPWSO’s members and liaise with its stakeholders internationally in support of our shared goals.
General Responsibilities
- Champion the vision, mission and values of IPWSO internally and externally.
- Comply with all relevant charity and other legislation.
- Uphold IPWSO’s internal policies.
- Act as IPWSO’s Data Manager, ensuring our continued compliance with the Data Protection Act.
- Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the CEO.
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant fundraising experience including planning and delivering successful online fundraising campaigns
- A track record of securing donations from individuals
- Experience of donor stewardship
- Excellent presentation, writing and storytelling skills across a wide range of applications and for varied audiences
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills
- Understanding of organisational branding
- Experience managing websites and social media platforms
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships
Desirable
- Experience using Donorfy or another CRM
- Experience using Google Analytics and WordPress
- Experience managing Google Ad Grant campaigns
- Experience working remotely
- Experience working with volunteers
- Experience working as part of a small team
- Experience working for an international nonprofit organisation
- Understanding of challenges facing people with disabilities
- Design skills, including proficiency in software such as Canva
Essential Personal Attributes
- Enthusiasm for IPWSO’s work and commitment to its vision, mission and values
- Confidence and ability to work well with people from different backgrounds from around the world
- Highly self-motivated and able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude to work and willingness to learn new skills and support colleagues as needed
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR) exists to relieve the suffering of British wildlife, to encourage respect and tolerance for wildlife and to further its conservation. SWWR strives to do this by:
· providing a public rescue, rehabilitation, and release service for injured, sick and orphaned wildlife.
· providing a learning and outreach programme, public education, and access to a unique wildlife experience.
· disseminating information and data, delivering professional training, and helping conservation projects, to improve knowledge and raise standards of wildlife care across the UK.
To maximise the potential funding available for Secret World Wildlife Rescue (SWWR), particularly through obtaining grants from trusts, foundations, local authorities and other sources.
This role will also be responsible for enhancing the reach and value of legacy fundraising at SWWR and building strong relationships with corporate supporters to help secure the financial sustainability of the Charity.
Our Fundraising Manager is responsible for planning and preparing all fundraising and grants working alongside all departments to ensure projects are fulfilled from inception to fruition. The post holder takes care of medium- to long-term activities, budgeting, planning and strategy, as well as being responsive to emerging opportunities and adapting to change. The Fundraising Manager is also the main point of contact for new and existing supporters, providing support and stewardship to the amazing individuals and organisations who want to help wildlife.
Alongside the above, the Fundraising Manager will also provide support to the current fundraising personnel and activities at SWWR, coordinating and supporting a range of tasks and functions to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
Fundraising is integrated into every part of SWWR’s operations. The Fundraising Manager works closely with colleagues in Education, Retail, Events, Finance, Volunteering, and Wildlife Care to understand their needs and provide support to aid in the smooth running of the Charity.
SWWR’s annual operational costs are approximately £900,000. The majority of funding is raised through supporter donations, fundraising events, trading activities and legacies.
Main Responsibilities:
1. To develop and implement an agile fundraising and external relations strategy.
2. Maintain a diverse range of income streams
3. Bid Writing & Reporting
4. Legacy fundraising
5. Corporate relationships
6. Supporter engagement
Employee Benfits:
- SWWR provides a workplace pension to eligible employees
- Employee Assistance Programme,
- eLearning opportunities
- Staff discount scheme
- Free parking
• Provide a rescue service caring for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. • Rehabilitate the animals in our care and return them to the wild.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.