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Full time, permanent appointment
Based in Vauxhall, London with hybrid flexible working arrangements
Salary range for Social Worker: £32,743 to £40,019 per annum. Senior Social Worker: £37,780 to £46,175 per annum
Plus £3,299 per annum location allowance
Are you a skilled and dedicated social worker eager to apply your expertise and experience to a new role? Could you become a vital part of the supportive and collaborative team at one of the UK’s most successful adoption charities, rated outstanding by Ofsted since 2014?
At Parents And Children Together (PACT) we are genuinely passionate about helping families thrive. We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home and we are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality.
We have been at the forefront of adoption services for more than 60 years, working with local authorities across the country. We offer a flexible and innovative work environment, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.
We support children and families from diverse backgrounds. With access to our specialist therapeutic support services, we are proud to provide excellent lifetime support for our families’ adoption journeys.
Our adoption teams focus on assessing prospective adopters who can consider early permanence and/or adopting a wide range of children of all ages, sibling groups of two or more children, children from diverse ethnicities and children who may have physical or learning disabilities.
With your social work experience with children and families, you will manage all aspects of work with our valued applicants from the early stages of recruitment, information sharing meetings, assessment, preparation and training, through to successful placement and post placement support up to the making of the adoption order.
Ideally, you will have previous experience of completing Prospective Adopter’s Reports, or similar reports such as Form Fs, and/or experience in family finding activity for children requiring permanence.
or further information and details on how to apply, please visit our website, where you will also find contact details for an informal discussion about the role or for a visit to meet a member of the management team.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 29th July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 7th August 2024
We look forward to hearing from you!
PACT is a supportive and respectful place where people are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of women, children and families from many different backgrounds. We continuously look to progress the ways in which we create families and bring people together and encourage applications from people across all communities. We are committed to ensuring that our people and our services reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and applications from people from under-represented groups are particularly welcomed.
PACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s Safer Recruitment pre-appointment enquiries. These include the provision of documentation of the right to work in the UK, Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, overseas police check where applicable and references covering a minimum 5 year period. All opportunities are based in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Emmaus Oxford is in the process of setting up a digital learning centre to deliver accredited digital literacy qualifications to our companions [what we call those ex-homeless men and women that form our community]. People experiencing socio-economic exclusion are further marginalised if they lack basic digital skills. A lack of digital proficiency can prevent companions at Emmaus from successfully engaging in essential life tasks, such as applying for jobs and housing, completing online forms (e.g. universal credit forms), paying bills, managing bank accounts, as well as day-to-day activities like booking / attending remote GP appointments.
We are conducting a 20-week pilot to deliver the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) Level 1 Qualification. The qualification will be offered onsite in our learning hub. Your role, as digital coach, will be to deliver the course to companions in a manner that supports their individual learning and well-being needs. The role includes recording lessons learned and making recommendations on the roll-out of further digital skills qualifications and courses
The Digital Coach will be responsible to deliver the Essential Digital Skills (EDS) Level 1 Qualification Pilot Project. You will support companions to develop digital and life skills so that they realise their full potential to find employment and move on from Emmaus when they are ready.
So, if you have great communications skills, experience of digital training and supporting people with complex needs 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.
To apply please download an application form and send your completed application form, a supporting statement showing: ‘why you want the job’, ‘what you will bring to the team’ and ‘how you meet the person specification’ and the additional details form by 9:00am on 17th July 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd July 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about empowering women and making a real difference in their lives? Join Smart Works Reading as our Outreach Lead and be part of an ambitious charity that helps unemployed women succeed!
About the Role:
As our Outreach Lead, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our reach and impact across the Thames Valley. You'll be the driving force behind our partnerships, ensuring a steady flow of referrals to help more women transform their lives through our services. Based at our Reading centre, you'll split your time between office work and travelling across the region to meet with partners and attend events.
This role offers a unique blend of relationship management, event planning, data analysis, and direct involvement in our service delivery. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working closely with our Centre Manager to achieve our ambitious goals. Whilst primarily focused on Berkshire, you may occasionally travel to London for training and collaboration with our London office.
What you'll be doing:
- Manage and nurture relationships with referral partners across Berkshire, including job centres, refuges, prisons, work programme providers, and other charities.
- Research and create project plans to engage new referral partners and maintain existing relationships.
- Organise and attend inspiring events to showcase our impact and increase referrals.
- Analyse data and manage our referral database to identify opportunities and track our success.
- Share regular, engaging communications with referral partners.
- Pilot innovative initiatives to boost engagement with our partners.
- Support the smooth running of our Reading centre, including answering calls and booking appointments.
- Participate in regular online meetings and annual conferences with the wider Smart Works team.
What you'll have:
- A proven track record in managing relationships and partnerships.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to various stakeholders.
- Confidence in representing Smart Works, whether presenting to large groups or writing to potential partners.
- Event organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- A target-driven mindset with a knack for meeting KPIs.
- Passion for supporting unemployed women in Berkshire.
- Strong IT and administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What we offer:
- A salary of £24,960 - £26,000 FTE (depending on experience)
- Flexible working options (minimum 30 hours per week)
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- A positive, supportive working environment with opportunities for growth
- The chance to make a tangible difference in women's lives.
- VIP access to Smart Works sales, events, and pop-up shops
- Be part of a fast-growing, high-profile UK charity with a proven track record of success
We particularly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups, those with disabilities, and those with lived experience of unemployment. Smart Works promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and makes recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Join us in our mission to ensure that any woman who needs our service can find her way to a Smart Works centre. Apply now and help transform lives, one interview at a time!
How to apply
Please submit a CV by 29th July at 5pm.
Closing date for applications 5pm Monday 29th July.
First round interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 7th August, via Microsoft Teams.
Second Round interviews will be Wednesday 14th August, in person at our Reading Office.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment process. Your application will be carefully considered by the People Team.
At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
If you want to be part of a team that delivers sector leading mass participation events then we’d love to hear from you!
This role is focused on the project management and delivery of our wear it pink campaign. Along with the mass participation manager, this role will play a key part in the planning and execution of wear it pink, with a focus on the design and development of our supporter journeys.
With support from the mass participation manager, you’ll be responsible for building and executing a wear it pink supporter journey that looks to maximise income from our registrants as well as create strong relationships and repeat participation. You’ll also be responsible for other exciting projects throughout the campaign such as the fundraising pack development, content creation and working with teams across the organisation to deliver the campaign.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in the world of mass participation fundraising, project management and the charity sector.
About you
We’re looking for a passionate, organised and creative individual who works well as part of an ambitious and determined team. You’ll understand fundraising events with excellent multi-tasking skills and attention to detail.
An interest in delivering excellent supporter stewardship to help develop long-lasting supporter relationships.
You’re helpful and collaborative and can build excellent working relationships with other team members.
Above all, you’re determined and passionate to help achieve the team’s and organisation’s goals.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London or Sheffield offices. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date 9am Tuesday 9 July 2024
Interview date Week commencing 15 July 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Global Health 50/50:
Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across sectors, systems and frameworks. Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.
At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to effect change.
While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalized voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.
Role Summary
The Operations Executive will join a small but rapidly growing team working at GH50/50. Within this role, and in close collaboration with the Head of Operations you will ensure high quality administrative support across GH50/50, setting the entire team up for success. This is a crucial role that will ensure that things run effectively and efficiently in support of our mission.
This is a brand new role for GH50/50, therefore we are looking for a bright, self-starter who can work with the Head of Operations to shape the role; providing recommendations to the organisation on administrative processes and own their projects from conception to delivery. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the charity's administrative and strategic initiatives as we enter a new phase of growth. We foresee that the successful candidate will enjoy variety, will be highly organised and will have a can-do attitude.
Job Responsibilities:
o Support the Head of Operations in the smooth and efficient running of the GH50/50 office.
o Collaborate with the Head of Operations to source and roll out a new organisation-wide management system for GH50/50, ensuring thoughtful integration into our current working practices.
o Organise the Co-CEOs calendars, including scheduling meetings and appointments.
o Support the Head of Operations to prepare and manage correspondence, reports, and documents as required.
o Alongside the Head of Operations, maintain effective office management and administrative procedures.
o Manage and triage the organisational email account
o Monitor and update the organisation-wide contact database
o Ensure compliance with data protection and ethics legislation, including being up to date with GDPR requirements (training can be provided).
o Coordinate support to the team on basic financial management tasks, including expense claims and other reporting.
o Arrange and coordinate internal and external meetings, including managing calendars, conference call logistics, venue booking and wider meeting preparation tasks, preparing agendas, and minute-taking/dissemination of actions.
o Attendance at internal meetings across all work streams to increase information sharing and keep a sense of organisations objectives
o Coordinate the distribution of board and trustee and advisory group(s) meeting materials and invites.
o Support the Head of Operations to improve the ease of filing documents through our current system - SharePoint.
o Own the planning and organising of certain events, including launches, roundtables and conferences. This will include event management and travel booking, when required.
o Flexibility to take on additional administrative tasks as and when needed in support of the charity.
Skills and Qualifications:
● A keen self starter, who is passionate about the GH50/50 mission and where they can have impact.
● Experience in working with or for academic institutes for research organisations would be beneficial, as would experience working with a remote team with globally based stakeholders
● Excellent organisational and time management skills.
● Strong communication skills, written and verbal, with high emotional intelligence.
● Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and familiarity with HR and financial management systems.
● Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely.
● Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
● Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector.
All Staff are required to:
● Demonstrate commitment to GH50/50’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards with attention to teamwork, collaboration and integrity.
● Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures.
● Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Charity.
● Act always within the Charity Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements.
● Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity.
● Undertake training as required.
● Attend staff and team meetings as required.
● Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors.
● To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge.
● Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities.
Our generous staff benefits include:
● 28 days annual leave (pro rata for p/t), plus bank holidays. In addition, we provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period.
● Flexible working arrangements with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office
● 5% employer pension contribution
● Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via Health Assured
● Professional Development and Training
Global Health 50/50 wants to fast-forward the pace of change to make global health more gender equal.
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Exciting opportunity to develop and expand your communications and digital skills in a unique environment. We are looking for an exceptional, talented individual to work at a national level as part of our growing communications team. We offer a new challenge with the opportunity to work and develop with talented people in a streamlined organisation.
The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) is a membership organisation that is the leading voice on employment and reward matters in the UK Higher Education (HE) sector. We are a small team supporting our 170 members - HE providers such as universities - to be employers of choice through collaboration, advocacy and expert advice, facilitating their work in delivering effective employment and workforce strategies.
Our new strategic plan 2024-27 leads with enhancing employee experience and supporting member organisations in their workforce development and transformational plans with the inclusions of explicit references to UCEA modelling good practice as an employer.
Led by the Head of Communications and Membership, UCEA’s expanded communications team will deliver communications provisions for members and support colleagues internally to deliver services for members.
The core activities include drafting briefings and statements, handling media enquiries, media monitoring, preparing publications, communications campaigns and infographics.
In addition to the generic communications support, this post specialises in digital, social media and developing both the UCEA the USS Employers websites.
You will be expected to operate effectively across a broad range of digital communications and membership areas, with a blend of autonomy and teamwork. You are likely to have a background in digital/social media and communications with experience of membership organisations and/or some knowledge of the HE sector.
The postholder will have outstanding digital and communication skills and the ability to prioritise and help deliver a complex and varied workload.
The post is offered as full-time on a permanent contract and is hybrid, working at our offices in Bloomsbury, central London, as well as some remote working each week.
This UCEA role comes with an attractive reward package including: membership of the SAUL pension scheme; 25 days annual holiday plus statutory holidays and any associated days when the office is closed (currently four days over Christmas and New Year); generous occupational sickness absence scheme; annual personal development budget; interest-free season ticket loan; Cycle to Work Scheme; Employee Assistance Programme; Fitness & Wellbeing scheme (for participation in gym, fitness and other health and wellbeing activities); membership of Benenden Healthcare.
Find out more
If you think this role could be for you, please download the Information for Applicants pack, which includes the job description and person specification, or visit our website.
How to apply
Apply through CharityJob, submitting your current CV and a covering letter outlining and entitled ‘The relevance of my experience to the position of Communications Officer - pensions’.
The closing date for applications is Midday on Monday 8 July 2024.
Interviews are expected be held on Thursday 18 July and Monday 22nd July at the UCEA offices at 20 Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HU.
All candidates must have proof of their right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
UCEA is the leading voice on employment and reward matters in the UK HE sector. We support our members to be employers of choice through collaboration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to work with nursery age children inspiring the next group of Coin Street champions?
Do you have a level 2 or 3 qualification in working with children?
How would you like to be part of a friendly team doing a job that makes a difference to children’s lives in an organisation that puts people before profit?
If the answer is YES then we would like to hear from you
Coin Street Nursery have a fantastic opportunities for experienced, energetic, and enthusiastic early years educators to join our team.
We are looking for people who have:
- a recognised qualification in childcare, ideally NVQ Level 3 or above or NVQ Level 2
- appreciate the importance of parent partnership
- knowledge of how to support children’s learning and development
- a can-do and enthusiastic attitude
- an understanding of how to safeguard and protect children
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary (based on your qualification and experience)
- Flexible working days for better work-life balance
- Access to high quality training
- Coaching and mentoring support
- Generous pension at 8% - 5% from the employer if you contribute 3%
- 20% discount of childcare fees
- 35 days off a year, including 8 bank holidays, 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days awarded for long service)
- Personal development grant of up to £1,000 per year
There's more…
- Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team)
- Refer a friend bonus of £500 for existing employees
- Health and wellbeing package including a confidential employee assistance programme and online therapy sessions plus free gym and daily fresh fruit
- Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (on completion of probation)
- Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party)
- Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (for example the Black lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, Inset planning, staff social committee)
- Local retail (star card) and online discounts
Contract
Permanent, 40 hours per week (shift rotas). We are open to part-time options.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are pleased to be working with the Carers Trust who are looking for a Fundraising Manager (Trusts, statutory & Lottery). The Carers Trust work to transform the lives of unpaid carers through their innovative programme work, influencing policy, undertaking research and providing specialist resources for professionals.
As a Trust and Foundations Manager you will produce high impact propositions, co-create transformational partnerships with prospective funders and provide best-in-class supporter stewardship. This role would suit someone who is looking to build on their experience managing high-value relationships with trusts and foundations, as well as their stakeholder management and networking skills.
We are looking for someone with a methodical & creative approach, identifying funding options and working with colleagues from across the organisation.
To be successful in the role of Trust and Foundations Manager you will need:
- Experience in securing funding from trusts, statutory or lottery funders, ideally six-figure
- Experience conducting research into trusts, statutory and lottery prospects
- Strong writing and communication skills
Salary: £41,000 - £43,000
Contract: Permanent – full or part time will be considered
Location: London preferred, but they also have offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh– hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
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People Advisor
We are looking for an experienced customer focused People Advisor, with a solid generalist background, who is used to pro-actively coaching managers on a wide variety of People (staff and volunteer) activities and projects.
This is a home based role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
Position: POD35 People Advisor
Location: Homebased, UK, Nationwide however, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £37,750 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,100 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)
Contract: This is a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Midday 5 July 2024 (midday). We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: Currently planned for the week commencing 8 July 2024. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the People Business Partner, the (role) will:
· Deliver people practices and support that strengthen our organisational culture, with a focus on recruitment.
· Provide trusted advice and coaching and to your areas guided by our policies, sound best practice and legal compliance.
· Deliver the support needed for the effective implementation of our people policies and practices. Leading on Employee Relations cases when needed.
Key responsibilities will include:
· To proactively develop trusted relationships across the organisation to support the business in understanding and implementing HR policies and practices.
· To provide trusted subject matter expertise and advice in line with Stroke Association policies and procedures across the people lifecycle, recommending development where relevant.
· To maintain up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice as it relates to Stroke Association policies and practices and to check systems and processes are compliant.
· Effectively use the HR system and data to implement policies and practices, knowledge of Itrent is desirable, with a particular focus on recruitment.
· To support implementation of people processes, providing advice and support on process, and providing appropriate HR input during informal and formal processes.
About You
You will have a proven record of:
· Generalist HR experience
· Experience of effective team working and self-development, with a proven track record of supporting and delivering HR operations
· Relevant professional people qualifications and membership of CIPD
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as People, Personnel, HR, Human Resources, People Assistant, Personnel Assistant, HR Assistant, Human Resources Assistant, People Advisor, Personnel Advisor, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, People Officer, Personnel Officer, HR Officer, Human Resources Officer.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Youth Futures Foundation is the What Works Centre for youth employment. We exist to address the significant disparities in youth employment for marginalised groups. We want to ensure that all young people can access and keep good quality jobs.
The role of Legal Assistant reports to the Director of Legal & Governance and you will assist them in ensuring the legal function of the organisation runs efficiently and smoothly by providing a range of support, including preparing various legal documents such as grants and service agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and legal requirements and working closely with colleagues across the organisation.
You will contribute to the smooth functioning of legal processes and ensure that colleagues and external stakeholders receive an efficient service.
This role is fixed term for 12 months, part time at 22.5 hours per week and can be based at any of our hubs in Leeds, London or Birmingham. We offer flexible working and consider alternative patterns of work.
The young people we aim to serve – and the challenges they face - are all unique. We are looking to build a team that reflects this diversity. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, class, religion, identity, and experience forms the cornerstone of our work. We are an equal opportunities, Living Wage and Disability Confident employer and encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds representative of our communities. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where employees are encouraged to have a voice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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My client is the leading charity stopping the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and making pregnancy and birth safe for everyone. Working across the whole pregnancy journey, the organisation funds ground-breaking research, campaigns for changes to maternity care and provides expert information and support.
At present they are looking to appoint an interim Deputy Director of Finance to provide maternity cover for the permanent postholder and support the organisation with the implementation of a new and ambitious strategic plan.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring an effective and smooth running finance function, meeting all statutory and management reporting requirements.
- Embedding a customer focused finance business partnering approach to finance and its budget holders.
- Overseeing a team of 3, embed a true team culture ensuring balanced workloads, personal development and colleague engagement are at the highest levels
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant and have previous experience of working at this level within a finance function. With substantive experience in both financial and management accounts, you will possess excellent communication skills and be able to convey complex financial information. You will be an empowering leader with strong coaching skills, and the ability to develop and inspire others.
My client offers a flexible hybrid working policy, with 2 days a week in their London office.
About us
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2024. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.
Contract: Fixed Term Contact - starting either 10 or 17 September 2024 till January/ February 2025 (as required)
Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period)
Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - two days per week onsite
About the role
We are looking for three new Project Assistants to support the delivery of a range of services our guests need to have a safe and happy Christmas. From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing, and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need and helping out in our centres.
This is great role to kickstart your career in the housing, homelessness, or volunteer events sector.
About you
To be successful in this role you will have…
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Experience of providing administrative support in a busy events or project based environment
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Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner
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Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences
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Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
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Experience of providing administrative support including general office duties and maintaining accurate records
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Strong IT skills and ability to utilise databases in order to process data effectively
You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: 21 July 2024 (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on 30, 31 July and 1 August 2024
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Board and CEO are looking for an inspiring, solutions-focused, and forward-thinking leader. You will bring strong relevant experience in developing, delivering, and growing an all-age person-centred holistic programme. As an accomplished communicator, you will bring a proven track record in building and maintaining strong working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
Role Purpose
Provide strategic leadership for KLS’ Refugee Family Programme, ensuring that programme direction and delivery is strategically aligned, responds to learning and changes in context, and maximises our impact in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing clear and steady leadership and management to all aspects of our newly formed Refugee Family programme, which has grown out of previous separate projects to better meet the holistic needs of people we support.
- Managing and developing the budget and finances; whilst supporting the fundraising lead to secure its financial viability.
- Directly lead the scoping and planning of the Refugee Family Programme Strategy to:
- Develop and expand existing programmes.
- Identify opportunities to create, innovate and improve projects within the Refugee Family Programme - such as community outreach workshops, advocacy support, Educational Classes, and Groups, Mentoring and Clubs - to meet the needs of the people we support and those who may need our support in the future.
- Undertake regular horizon scanning and environmental analysis to ensure KLS has a full understanding of the potential for growth and programme development associated with the current, future and changing demand and need.
- Build and maintain effective networks and partnerships that will ultimately support people to realise their potential.
- Work with the Chief Operating Officer to develop appropriate processes, systems and working practices that create a continuous improvement approach and ensure insights-based impact reporting, evaluation and decision making.
- Through effective networking and building of positive relationships, act as an ambassador for the organisation to effectively promote and raise awareness of both the organisation and its work.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to your direct reports and overall team to achieve both the organisation’s overall vision and ensure excellence in delivery.
- Devise and design programme concepts and specifications and provide strategic recommendations for programme developments using effective research, planning, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring projects meet needs of individuals, families, and the community.
- Ensure our programme delivery model is financially viable and sustainable, and underpinned by quality, effectiveness, and efficiency.
- Maintain oversight of the deployment of financial, people and organisational resources, ensuring effective budget management and use of resources across all programme delivery teams.
- Engage proactively with relevant stakeholders, networks, and particularly those who benefit from our projects, to support and directly inform the design of person-centred services.
- Continue to build and sustain strong relationships with our families and young people.
- Ensure programme delivery adheres to legislative requirements, good practice guidance and organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensure a proactive culture of continuous review of programme-based procedures, systems, and controls to ensure they are fit for purpose, provide person-centred support and outcomes, and safeguard the organisation and those we support.
- Cultivate links with other organisations with a view to identifying opportunities for collaboration and partnership working.
- Contribute at a strategic level to the capacity building, organisational development, resilience, sustainability, and impact of the organisation.
- Effectively build evidence, including the quantification of the positive impact of current / future programmes, utilising lived experience examples where appropriate. Work closely with colleagues to enable effective external messaging and communication including external fundraising activities.
- Work with fundraising lead to co-produce compelling cases for support for potential funders.
- Represent the organisation externally at relevant networks, forums and events as required.
- As a senior leader in the organisation, visibly demonstrate KLS’ values and drive a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture across the organisation.
Administration
- Recruit, train, manage and support the team, holding regular supervision sessions, annual appraisals and appropriate training and development.
- Ensure performance management and quality systems are in place to monitor and evaluate the project’s work, processes.
- Follow KLS’ safer recruiting process and ensure safeguarding members is a priority across the team.
- Ensure all member and project records are kept up to date on Salesforce.
- Work with the Senior Leadership and Finance Director to manage the programme budget, maintain financial records, monitor income and expenditure against budgets and targets, and report regularly and accurately to KLS’ Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Oversee the team’s use of our database, Salesforce, for managing the programme, ensuring data accuracy and completeness, and working with external consultants to customise and integrate the database with KLS’ website, referral, and evaluation forms.
Safeguarding
- Responsible for embedding safeguarding best practice and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures across the programme team, ensuring that safeguarding is at the forefront of KLS’ delivery.
- Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Refugee Family Programme Team, working with Safeguarding Officers and Duty Leads to ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed and recorded appropriately and safeguarding cover is maintained across the team in line with KLS’ procedures.
Skills and Experience
- Extensive leadership and management experience, coupled with a track record of leading the strategic development of services for adults and children (of all ages) from the refugee community that improve their access to education and justice, reduce their isolation and improve their ability to navigate their journey.
- Extensive experience of working with people from vulnerable groups, especially children and young people, ensuring that clients’ needs are at the forefront of service planning and delivery.
- Experience of working with refugee communities.
- Up to date knowledge of the English education system, rights to education, the barriers facing refugee communities in accessing education and how these might be addressed.
- Understanding and experience of safeguarding, and health & safety (including trips and residentials for children and families), in theory and in practice.
- Experience of providing advice and advocacy support to people from vulnerable groups.
- Direct involvement in adopting a strategic approach to either replicating existing or developing new services / programmes in response to anticipated future demand or a change in the landscape.
- Evidence of successful strategic and operational resource management
- Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at a senior and strategic level.
- The ability to take a creative approach in respect to packages of support.
- Strong approach to performance management with the ability to define and measure outcomes of success.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively represent the organisation.
- Financial acumen in relation to costing programmes and managing and monitoring budgets
- Strong problem solving and strategic planning capability with creative skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proven skills in influencing, communicating, and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
- The ability to drive and deliver change using a range of influencing, negotiation, facilitation, and process skills.
Personal Qualities
- Highly self-motivated with effective leadership style and a self-managing “can do” attitude.
- Self-directed, results driven and able to multi-task with resilience and adaptability.
- Strong collaborative spirit
- High levels of personal and professional integrity
- Strong attention to detail and quality
- A commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Willingness to challenge stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and bias
- Passionate about social justice, education and championing the values of older people and families from refugee communities and their value to society.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Trustworthy, non-judgemental, caring, and compassionate, proactive, self-motivated, and hardworking
- Clear commitment to our values:
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
Dates
Closing Date for Applications: 21st July 2024
Interview Date: TBC End of July
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a new role, as we are looking to appoint our first Fundraising Manager.
Currently, we have a strong programme of Trust and Foundation fundraising, delivered by our CEO and functional managers, and a small programme of individual giving managed by our Communications and Campaigns team but no dedicated fundraising staff.
We are looking for an efficient fundraiser with an understanding of various fundraising strategies, from individual giving to trusts and foundations.
You will have to opportunity to build this role within a supportive and friendly organisation, and as part of our dynamic Communications and Campaigns Team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
This is an exciting opportunity for a major donor fundraiser to join CSW, to initiate and develop strong relationships with individuals and corporates who have the capacity to make significant donations to CSW and to steward these relationships towards deeper engagement with CSW year after year.
Key Responsibilities (a full list of responsibilities is listed in the Application Pack)
- Develop a Major Gifts strategy that delivers agreed income goals and leads to increased and multi-year financial commitments from Major Donors.
- Develop individual cultivation plans for Major Donors that provide opportunities for them to make impactful gifts, pray and campaign.
- Research and write funding proposals and cases for support and adapt as needed.
- Produce and send regular letters and reports demonstrating the impact of gifts.
- Develop relationships with a small pool of Corporates that leads to increased engagement and income generation.
The Person
You are an excellent communicator, self-motivated and passionate about enabling donors to channel their wealth to meet the greatest needs. You have strong inter-personal skills which you are able to use to build internal and external relationships. You are able to inspire people to make a difference through their giving and you are just as passionate about communicating the impact of their gift. You are proactive and willing to work well with others to achieve targets.
You are inspired by CSW’s mission and eager to play your part, through this role, in ensuring freedom of religion and belief for all.
Essential Criteria (a full list of essential criteria is listed in the Application Pack)
- A minimum of three years’ major donor fundraising experience for a charity.
- Proven track record of securing five-figure and six-figure gifts from major donors.
- Experience of providing excellent stewardship to major donors.
- Excellent communication skills, especially verbal and written English
- Writing compelling funding applications/ proposals that match donors’ interests with CSW’s mission and activities.
CSW Benefits
We offer flexible working, your birthday off, pension with 6% employer contribution, 30 days holiday after 5 years’ service, 3 month paid Sabbatical after 10 years’ service.
Please also fill out the attached application questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.