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VCSE Strategic Lead (Living Well and Wider Wellbeing)
30 hours per week (0.8 post) – over 4 or 5 weekdays, core hours between 8am – 6pm (excluding a 30-minute break)
NJC Point 31 - £39,186 per annum (£31,349 per annum for 30 hours per week)
2-year fixed-term contract
Location: Salford CVS’ office Eccles and various community venues across Salford
The VCSE Strategic Lead for Living Well and Wider Wellbeing is an exciting new role that will be focused on ensuring that the VCSE sector has voice and influence so that Salford people are supported to live well, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.
The role will be aligned with Salford’s Living Well programme and the city’s Mental Health Collaborative. These are the cornerstones of the design and development of innovative solutions to adult mental health provision in the City. As well as the alignment with Living Well, the lead will also focus on creative health, placed-based working, and physical activity.
The Strategic Lead will work across a broad spectrum of VCSE and public sector partners that design, commission, or deliver activities and services that support the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Salfordians. This spectrum includes NHS Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust, Salford City Council, START, Mind in Salford, Salford Community Leisure, Salford Sport, and Physical Activity Alliance.
The Strategic Lead will play a key role in ensuring that there is collaborative working and effective communication within Living Well. This also includes key stakeholders, strategic partners in Salford, Local Authority, VCSE, and NHS organisations.
Living Well
Living Well is an innovative new service created and delivered by a partnership between START, Mind (Salford), Six Degrees, and Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust. A multi-agency team, collaborating to provide positive, humanistic, and safe experiences for those experiencing poor mental health who are unable to meet the threshold for community mental health services.
This post requires an enhanced level DBS check.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate extensive experience of building multi-sectoral partnerships and relationships, as well as having outstanding communication skills. They will also have a clear understanding of the VCSE sector, preferably in Salford, and mental health and wellbeing context across Greater Manchester.
If that sounds like you – then we want to hear from you!
Closing date: Friday 26th July 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Thursday 15th August 2024
We reserve the right to review applications before the closing date should we get sufficient applications.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
Advert Closing date: 11/07/2024 at midday
Salary: £23,933 - £25,873 – pro rata per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Community based
Area role covers: Somerset
Contract type: Permanent
Interview date: 16/07/2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Could you be a part of an expert team based in Somerset, offering compassionate guidance and advice?
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people affected by dementia?
Do you want a rewarding and challenging career where every day is different?
Yes? Well, we would love to hear from you!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our talented team as a Dementia Adviser. You will have the rewarding experience of providing information, guidance and support to people affected by dementia in identifying their needs, to help maintain independence, improving sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
You will;
- Assist people with dementia and their carers in identifying their needs, providing information and guidance to help maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives.
- Build relationships with a range of local contacts, networking with health and care professionals, and providing dementia support.
- Develop networks and pathways with partner organisations who work in the field of dementia, ensuring seamless and consistent support and empowering individuals affected by dementia to make informed choices.
- Provide support face-to-face, by telephone and online and keeping detailed and confidential records.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with an understanding of dementia, and the needs of those affected with these conditions. We are looking for someone who is approachable and knowledgeable to join our knowledgeable and passionate team. Our Dementia Adviser’s support people in their homes. We interact face to face, over the telephone and virtually, to give people the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their future. As a community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings, appointments and venues as well as working from home.
You will;
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity.
- It is desirable that you have knowledge and experience of Adult and Children Safeguarding, Information Governance policies and procedures and statutory laws such as the Mental Capacity Act
- Have good communication skills to meet the diverse needs of our community and represent their needs to statutory and other voluntary agencies.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems to record data, write reports and communicate by email.
- Understand client confidentiality and how this is applied when representing client needs.
- Preferably had some experience of working with a wide variety of relevant agencies.
- Have the ability and means able to travel independently around Somerset.
About Alzheimer's Society
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
The aim of Advice Service Supervisor is to maintain a consistent quality of advice and help for clients by providing support, guidance and feedback on a day to day basis. There are 3 main areas:
- ensuring quality - actively supporting the quality of advice by guiding the team to information sources, checking that all aspects of a client's situation have been considered, checking that follow up work is progressed, and that research and campaigns issues are identified
- providing support - actively supporting each team member to develop their skills and competences, by explaining, guiding, demonstrating, encouraging, suggesting, coaching, giving constructive feedback and challenging appropriately - adapting the level of support to individual competence and need, and taking account of the team as a whole
- managing the practicalities - overseeing and managing all practical issues relating to the session - allocating the team to face-to-face work or other communication methods, checking waiting times or interview lengths, and if necessary, dealing with client or Citizens Advice emergencies
Requirements
- A minimum of 12 months experience of advice work in a Citizens Advice setting or similar quality assured environment.
- Ability to effectively manage and support people to meet individual and team objectives.
- Ability to monitor and maintain Quality of Advice standards including checking accuracy of advice and benefit calculations.
- Good understanding of safeguarding principles and willingness to adhere to them
- Experience of using ICT systems and packages, and electronic resources in the provision of advice, record keeping and document production.
- Ability to work on own initiative and be flexible to business need.
- Demonstrable understanding of the issues affecting society and their implications for Citizens Advice clients and service provision.
- Ability to create a positive working environment in which equality, diversity and inclusion are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best.
- The ability to commit to and work within the aims, principles and policies of the Citizens Advice service and the vision of Citizens Advice Liverpool
About us
Citizens Advice Liverpool is a charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in the city. We depend on a workforce of paid staff and over 120 trained volunteers. We give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We are the leading provider of advice and advocacy services in Liverpool and have helped clients with over 106,000 issues in 2022/2023.
CAL have achieved accreditation with the Workplace Wellbeing Charter, showing we are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our workforce. We've also gained an award for outstanding contribution by an employer to workplace health and wellbeing 2022 by Merseycare NHS Foundation Trust.
We've gained awards from Citizens Advice National recognising our Advising Margainalised Communities Team for championing equity, diversity and inclusion in both 2021 and 2021. We were also named volunteer team of the year in 2022.
As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- Interest free travel loans
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay
Join Police Care UK as our Fundraising Manager!
We're seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead our Individual Giving program. Reporting into the Head of Fundraising, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering fundraising appeals and regular giving campaigns. You’ll be inspiring supporters, cultivating a sense of ownership, and securing regular donations to support our vital work.
At Police Care UK, we're dedicated to reducing the impact of harm on police and their families. With roots tracing back to 1926, we've evolved from two merged charities, the Police Dependants’ Trust and The National Police Fund, to become leaders in the blue light sector.
Our mission is to provide ground-breaking research and programs nationwide, supporting officers coping with exposure to trauma. From strategic initiatives to individual counselling, we're committed to making a difference. Join us in championing the welfare of our police community.
Main Responsibilities:
• Project manage, deliver, and develop fundraising campaigns across various channels including direct mail, email, digital, social media, radio, press inserts, and advertising.
• Grow and manage the regular donors’ scheme, Payroll Giving, In-Memory giving, and appeals, contributing to the overall fundraising strategy.
• Champion the use of data and insight to drive regular giving, utilizing databases for effective prospect and donor management.
• Monitor, evaluate, and forecast campaign performance, ensuring targets are met and providing reports as required.
• Manage and review all copywriting and creative processes, maintaining tone and key messages for appropriate audiences.
• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team, including Corporate Partnerships, Major Donors, and Trusts and Foundations, to maximize opportunities.
• Liaise with the Head of Fundraising and your colleagues to optimize fundraising opportunities.
• Champion Police Care UK and the support it provides to our police community.
Person Specification:
• Proven track record in developing and implementing successful regular giving strategies and campaigns.
• Effective stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.
• Experience in budget management, reporting, and forecasting.
• The ability to influence, motivate, and persuade donors.
• Working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, CRMs, social media, and web platforms.
• Empathy with the police service and an understanding of the welfare needs of police officers and their families.
Desirable:
• Experience working with external creative agencies.
• Volunteer management experience.
• Experience in organizing fundraising events.
• Knowledge of lottery management and legislation.
How to Apply: If you're ready to make a difference and meet the criteria outlined above, please press apply to complete your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Join us in supporting our police community and making a meaningful impact on their well-being.
Limitations
This job description is neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities may vary from time-to-time in the light of changing circumstances and in consultation with the jobholder.
The jobholder will be required to work within the rules and regulations of the Charity and accept the authority of the Head of Fundraising, who has the discretion to delegate authority to the jobholder and to withdraw it.
Equal Opportunities Policy
Police Care UK is committed to eliminating any discrimination and promoting diversity and equality of opportunity in all it does. We provide equal opportunities in employment, and we will not unlawfully discriminate against job applicants, employees of the charity, volunteers, workers or contract workers on the grounds of their age, class, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion, belief, sexual orientation, or class. We particularly encourage applications from those with diverse backgrounds.
Location: Hybrid/Woking
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: up to £45,000 per annum
Closing Date: 16-07-2024
You may have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Engagement Manager, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager, Fundraising Engagement, Community Engagement, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraiser, Supporter Engagement, etc.
REF-214 931
Senior Project Officer, Active Travel
Scotland
£32,145 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)
(Ref: SUS4277)
Full-Time 37.5 hours per week, happy to talk flexible working
Base: Scottish Borders Council HQ, Melrose, Sustrans hubs, Edinburgh & Glasgow, and with flexibility to work from home a proportion of the time.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Sustrans as part of the Strategic Partnerships team, working in partnership with Scottish Borders Council to facilitate a strategic approach to active travel infrastructure development and delivery in the council area, as well as providing support with active travel policies and proposals for the council's planning and pipeline projects.
As the Senior Project Officer, you will be working in partnership with external organisations and across council departments to identify and develop opportunities for investment in active travel. This may involve conducting assist research to demonstrate demand for investment in active travel infrastructure.
This role will involve regular travel most weeks. The focus of this role will be across the Scottish Borders Council area. We may occasionally need you travel further during the course of your work including occasional visits to Sustrans Offices and overnights stays.
About you
You should have experience in (at least) one of the following: transport planning, land use planning, urban design, traffic engineering, sustainable transport project delivery.
You will also be experienced in working with partners across various teams, and able to build strong working relationships.
You should have the ability to work independently and be able to make decisions with minimal supervision, as well as have excellent report writing skills.
We ask you demonstrate knowledge of the funding context for active travel in Scotland.
Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups.
What we offer
In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment.
Wellbeing
- 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
- Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Staff volunteer days
- 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
- We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes
Financial
- Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
- Bike, computer and season ticket loans
- Discount benefits
- London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
- Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary
Family Friendly
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)
Additional information
- Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 07 July 2024.
- Interviews will take place in via MS Teams during the 16th or 17th of July 2024
About Sustrans
At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet.
We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported.
You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We work across four key areas:
- Providing information via our helpline and website
- Recovery Services in flooded areas
- Flood Action Groups
- Policy and Advocacy
With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.
About the Role
This senior leadership position is pivotal within NFF, acting as the bridge between flood risk management organisations and the communities we support. Your role will involve significant national travel and occasional evening and weekend work.
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Oversee and ensure outstanding delivery of community projects.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Recovery Services: Develop our Recovery Services offer.
- Leadership and Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships.
- Project Management: Secure and manage new and existing projects in line with our strategy.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities.
Day-to-Day Activities
- Support junior team members in project management and delivery roles. Manage development pathways for team members.
- Liaise with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Manage partnerships and competing agendas for the benefit of communities.
- Identify new income streams and initiatives, working with the team to develop these.
- Develop and enhance our community engagement and recovery services.
- Collaborate with the Management Team on setting and delivering NFF’s strategy and objectives.
Skills & Knowledge
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
- Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
- Empathy: Ability to empathize with flooded individuals and communities.
- Organisation: Highly organized, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
- Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
- Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
- Experience: Direct flooding experience is valuable but not essential.
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Building income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
Terms & Conditions
- Location: Home-based with significant national travel.
- Terms: Permanent, full-time.
- Salary: £41,000 per annum.
- Work Hours: Frequent evening and some weekend work required.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about community engagement and have a strong track record of empowering people and ensuring their voices are heard, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team and make a significant impact on the lives of those at risk of flooding.
National Flood Forum – supporting and representing flood risk communities
To apply please send Your CV (maximum 2 sides) and a supporting statement (maximum 1 side) demonstrating how you meet the requirements and why working for the National Flood Forum appeals to you.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities form via this link https://forms.gle/DNzZ1T23V85pDXdh7
Closing date for applications is July 19th 2024 at 5 p.m.
Please tell us how you heard about this position on your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Just for Kids Law (JfKL) works with and for children and young people to hold those with power to account and fight for wider reform. They do this by providing legal representation and advice, strategic litigation, campaigning, and equipping others to work for children’s rights.
They’ve achieved some incredible reforms that make a big difference to the lives of children and young people, including changes to the law on criminal records, which resulted in thousands of young people not being held back from fulfilling their potential, and ensuring that 17-year-olds are always treated as children in police custody. Additionally, JfKL hosts The Children’s Rights Alliance for England (CRAE), which works with around 100 members to promote children’s rights and monitor government implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
"Just for Kids Law has recently refocussed to ensure we make an impact where it’s needed most: providing trauma-informed and anti-racist legal representation to children and young people in contact with the criminal justice system and using the evidence from this case work to fight for systematic change.
We are looking for an exceptional colleague to co-lead the organisation with us and further strengthen Just for Kids Law’s fundraising and communications capacity. If you would relish the opportunity of working in a fast-paced, rights-based organisation that doesn’t shy away from the difficult issues, we would love to hear from you."
Aika Stephenson and Louise King, Co-Leads of Just For Kids Law
Currently, c.80% of income is from trusts and foundations. Other sources including legal aid income and individual giving, and HNWIs have previously donated gifts of up to £250,000. JfKL’s work and outstanding impact spans diverse activities including criminal law, human rights monitoring, youth justice, anti-racism, and campaigning for systemic change, providing ample scope to further develop trust and foundation income and shape compelling cases for support for HNWI gifts.
As Director of Development and Co-Lead, you will:
- Develop and implement a fundraising strategy focused initially on maximising trust and foundation support and subsequently on building a HNWI fundraising programme
- Lead on creating a communication strategy
- Oversee the finance and operations team of two people
- Lead the long-term diversification of the funding portfolio
Ideal skills and experience:
- Ability to contribute to organisational strategy development
- Creating and delivering successful high-value fundraising programmes
- Securing five- and six-figure income from trusts and HNWIs
- Financial and budget management and devising budgeted cases for support
- Working with boards of trustees
- Thrive in a small team environment, collaborating effectively with peers and senior stakeholders
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
The Primary Care Network (PCN) Cancer Care Coordination Service provides an improved experience for patients beyond their interactions with clinical services. Working within a network of GP surgeries, we support both patients and clinicians, contributing to the overall holistic approach to supporting those living with cancer. This integrates the ‘beyond medicine’ approaches offered by the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) into the cancer pathway. The service undertakes holistic needs assessments and provides practical and emotional support, acting as a single point of access for patients on the cancer pathway. Working closely with clinical staff and additional roles, this role ensures a more integrated approach across the Health and Social Care sector.
This post is an exciting opportunity to work with Nottingham City’s PCN 8 (Clifton and Meadows). Using the Macmillan Electronic Holistic Needs Assessment to support Cancer Care Reviews will ensure patients have access to the right support for all their non-clinical needs. The post will also work on the preventative agenda, supporting uptake of cancer screening across the PCNs and supporting the practices within the PCNs to deliver their improvement plan around early diagnosis of cancer (in line with NHS England and NHS Improvement - QOF Quality Improvement domain 20/21 – Early diagnosis of cancer). The post holder will be expected to work a significant proportion of their time within the PCN areas, both within the community and within GP surgeries.
Job Purpose and Objectives
- Work in partnership with the practice staff, inclusive of link workers to ensure referral pathways are clear and criteria for accessing the Gateway is understood.
- Monitor Cancer QOF lists, offering support, Cancer Care Reviews, and completing eHNAs for eligible patients as appropriate.
- Support individuals to create a Care and Support plan with the aim of supporting them to live better with a Cancer Diagnosis.
- Support with the delivery of care and support plans, referring to other organisations as appropriate.
- Work within different communities in the PCN area to increase awareness of the benefits of screening programmes.
- Actively encourage and support targeted communities and individuals to take up screening opportunities they are eligible for.
- Work closely with GP practices within the PCN to ensure that social prescribing referral codes are inputted to EMIS/SystmOne/Vision and that the person’s use of the NHS can be tracked, adhering to data protection legislation and data sharing agreements with the clinical commissioning group (CCG).
- Have a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding and escalate safeguarding concerns.
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!
As Complex Needs Community Keyworker you will provide one-to-one support to women on Probation living in the community, and women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision. You’ll provide focused support in identifying their needs and empowering them to access appropriate services in the community. You will also provide some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support prior to women being released from prison.
You will manage a caseload of women with complex needs who are facing housing issues and provide them with advice, guidance and support that helps them connect with other support services in the community that can assist them to overcome barriers when securing safe and appropriate housing.
The role involves a significant amount of data recording and updating case management systems so you need to be prepared to spend a minimum of 35% of your working hours on this aspect and will need to manage your time effectively to meet the data management requirements. This is also a predominantly independent role, so you will need to be confident to make decisions and able to manage your own workload.
You will be employed by One Small Thing but will be part of a wider team of Community Keyworkers employed by our partner Advance. You will also have a desk space at Hope Street, Southampton, to facilitate close working with the rest of the Hope Street team.
You will be required to participate in training and team building events with the wider One Small Thing team as well as the Advance team, in Hampshire.
This post requires that you are able to drive and have access to your own vehicle; there may be occasions where you are required to support residents to attend appointments. You will also be required to attend local or county meetings or training.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Your application will consist of your:
1. CV
Please include to the nearest month and year, the previous jobs you have held as well as any voluntary or unpaid work. These details should be included, particularly where the experience has helped you develop knowledge, skills and abilities asked for on the Person Specification. Please include any relevant full or part-time training or study that you have undertaken.
2. Personal Statement:
Your Personal Statement can be done in one of four different ways, either:
o One side of A4
o PowerPoint - No more than 5 slides
o Audio - No more than 5 mins
o Video - No more than 5 mins
Decisions will be made on the basis of how far applicants meet the requirements listed in the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Migrants Organise is a national platform where refugees, migrants and allies organise for dignity and justice in solidarity fe for all. We are looking for an Organiser who believes in freedom and justice for all and the universal right to health, with the skills, initiative and interest to work with the team to continue to grow the Patients Not Passports campaign in a changing political environment and the ability to facilitate power building, action in pursuit of long-term structural change.
The Access to Healthcare Organiser will help shape Migrants Organise’s strategy to grow an organised refugee and migrant solidarity movement as part of the Patients Not Passports campaign, alongside our partners at Medact, in order to bring about systemic change to end the hostile and racist immigration enforcement system in the NHS. The Organiser's work will include identifying, recruiting and supporting people charged or denied healthcare and facilitating their participation in the Patients Not Passports campaign, as well as supporting migrant movement builders to organise, lead and deliver organised and effective social justice actions locally, regionally and nationally alongside supporters and allies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role of a Community Fundraising Executive is raising charitable donations, by building meaningful and engaging relationships to work with the communities we serve in the West Midlands. This is an exciting new role within the fundraising and communications team and we are seeking an energetic, confident and proactive fundraiser to join our team. This role will require a lot of travel and focuses specifically on developing our education, clubs and faith groups fundraising income streams. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the rest of the fundraising team, you will develop innovative ways to engage with new audiences and maintain current relationships, to achieve our annual fundraising targets
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!
Speak Out Facilitator
Location: Northamptonshire (travel across the area – home based for administration)
Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata
Contract Type: Part Time – 15 hours per week
Position Type: Permanent
All applications by midnight on Monday 8 July; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy before this date.
Are you keen to help shape the services that are important to people?
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation?
Do you have strong communication skills?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility in Northamptonshire as a Facilitator. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Speak Out Facilitator to join our team covering Northamptonshire. This is a permanent role, working part-time (15 hours per week) reporting directly to the Connections Team Leader.
The role will require you to support our Quality Checkers who have lived experience of a learning disability. You will help them to feed back to the Integrated Care Board on the quality of services for people with a learning disability. The Integrated Care Board is currently exploring how this can also include autistic people. You will need to travel across Northamptonshire to various homes and residential settings and be home based for administrative tasks. Therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection are essential. The post is a permanent contract with a starting salary between £22,500 - £29,500 per annum pro-rata.
About you
We’d like to hear from you if you:
· Have experience in a role that requires outstanding communication skills to achieve excellent results – for example using different methods of communication to suit people with a learning disability.
· Are understanding of the various social, educational and emotional impacts facing people who have a lived experience of a learning disability (in a volunteering or employed role)
· Can prioritise and manage time effectively
· Can flexibly work within teams across the service, as and when required, to meet business needs
· Can travel between locations as required using either own or public transport
· Hold an Enhanced DBS with Child and Adults Barred lists or willing to obtain
How will you make a difference?
You will work with the Connections Team Leader and people with lived experience to develop and deliver client focussed, innovative and high-quality projects/services to meet the needs of those with learning disabilities.
To support people with lived experience to lead and/or attend external and internal meetings, promote clear communication, ensuring the views others are captured, recorded and views put forward, resolve any differences and conflicts and identify campaigning issues.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part time colleagues
· 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
· Salary sacrifice pension scheme
· Separate Life Assurance Cover
· Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
· Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
· Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
· Support with continuous professional development
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Important Dates:
Closing date for applications: by midnight on Monday 8 July, however VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Interviews: 16-17 July.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
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Post Title: Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner
Location: The role will be located at St. Mary's Hospital in London, with occasional travel to Redthread's other sites, including the head office in London. All Redthread team members should be flexible in supporting other sites when necessary. Regular visits to Redthread's main offices in London and other projects and activities at various locations across London and the UK will be required.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The nature of Redthread’s work means that regular evening and weekend work is required. You will be required to work shifts to ensure that the team covers from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm each day between them.
Salary: £29,767.50 per annum + benefits
Contract type: 12-month fixed term, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced with barring (Child and Adult Workforce)
Work area: Youth Violence Intervention (Hospital Based)
Responsible to: Team Leader
Purpose of the Post
- To be part of the youth work team at Redthread, with a primary focus on the Youth Violence Intervention Programme.
- To assist with Redthread’s other activities as required.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the right role and organisation for you, please go to our website where you will find a downloadable job description with a person specification, including details of the terms and conditions of the post.
We encourage you to read through the job pack and the person specification carefully, as we will shortlist applications using the essential criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role: Philanthropy & Grants Manager
Salary: £44k – £56k (dependent on experience)
Location: Flexible, candidates can be office based or work remotely. For remote workers, weekly or monthly travel to our Wilton office will be required, depending on candidate location.
Hours: Full-time, 40hrs p/w. Flexible or reduced hours (minimum four days per week) would be considered for the right candidate
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Head of Global Grants Partnerships
Key Working Relationships: Global Philanthropy Group, US Philanthropy Team (situated within HALO USA), Global Communication Group, Programme Group, Chief Executive office, Strategy Group
Summary:
The HALO Trust are looking for an experienced and driven Philanthropy and Grants Manager to lead and develop high value relationships with philanthropic donors, with a focus on Trust and Foundations (and potentially corporates).
The Global Philanthropy Team works to secure support for the delivery of vital projects to save lives and protect livelihoods in conflict affected countries around the world, as well as build organisational resilience and support innovative areas of work. HALO’s philanthropic income has grown significantly in recent years, driven by introductions from our network of trustees, ambassadors and advocates and our focus on strategic and transformational partnerships. We are a small team of highly skilled, experienced and driven fundraisers with a collaborative team culture. The team is supported by a Philanthropy Operations Manager, Philanthropy Assistant and Global Philanthropy Research and Insight Lead (who leads on research and due diligence). In 2024 a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships for the Middle East will join our team to lead relationship development in this key market.
You will join a fast-paced, fluid and entrepreneurial context, responding to opportunities while laying the critical foundations for strategic growth.
While the role is likely to focus on Trusts and Foundations (and potentially corporates) due to our networked approach and the strategic and interconnected nature of our partnerships, supported by networks of advocates, we do not overly separate relationships between Trusts/Foundations, corporates and HNWIs. This provides team members with varied opportunities in terms of the relationships they lead and the high-level stakeholders they work with. From briefing our Chief Executive prior to a meeting with a new potential donor for Ukraine, to engaging existing partners in the potential expansion of work in the Middle East, you will play a key role in making HALO’s lifesaving work possible.
About Us:
The HALO Trust is the world's largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation. Our mission is to protect lives and restore livelihoods of people affected by conflict. With an annual turnover of over £120m, we work in 30 countries and territories, from current conflict zones of Ukraine, the West Bank, Libya and Yemen, to post conflict countries such as Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Cambodia.
We clear the explosive remnants of war and address the causes of conflict and fragility - from inadequate control of weapons and ammunition to food insecurity and land degradation. We work in partnership with national governments and local communities, employing and empowering over 13,000 women and men to build safe, resilient and prosperous communities able to withstand the interconnected challenges of conflict, climate change and political and economic instability.
In southern Angola our clearance work is part of a regional approach to develop conservation in support of Angola’s national plan to diversify their economy, protect their natural environment and create sustainable livelihoods. Angola has some of the world’s most important remaining wilderness, but the presence of landmines makes it almost impossible to apply the conservation measures needed to protect this vital resource. By clearing landmines, HALO can lay the foundations for life, agriculture and eco-tourism to thrive.
In Ukraine, HALO is the largest demining organisation, having operated in the Donbas since 2016. Russia’s invasion has resulted in mine laying and explosive contamination on a scale not seen in Europe since the Second World War, including across vast tracts of farmland. This prevents agricultural production, which is critical to Ukraine’s economy and global food security. Across seven regions, more than 1,000 local Ukrainian staff have already enabled the removal of more than 19,000 explosive items and the clearance of more 3.1 million m2 of land- bringing safety to communities and supporting Ukraine’s economic recovery.
True peace cannot come until land is safe. HALO’s work to clear the deadly debris of war is the first step towards recovery and reconstruction. And the return of hope.
About the role:
The HALO Trust has more than doubled in size over the last eight years by growing support from both Governments and philanthropic donors. Global income from philanthropic donors (including the US) has significantly increased over the past five years – from circa £4 million to £15 million in 2022/23 and reaching a further peak of £44 million in 2023/24 in response to exceptional donor support for Ukraine. Unpinning this is growth in six and seven figure partnerships with major donors, corporates and foundations, initiated by our exceptionally well-connected network of trustees and ambassadors - and nurtured by our committed and professional global philanthropy team.
The team has a global remit and this, together with HALO’s extensive geographic footprint, creates significant opportunities for growth in our portfolio of partnerships.
By nurturing and growing high value partnerships this role plays a key role in supporting the delivery of HALO’s life-saving work around the world.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead growth within a portfolio of high value (six and potentially seven figure) relationships by providing excellence in supporter stewardship and through the development and delivery of relationship strategies, in collaboration with the Director of Philanthropy and Head of Global Grant Partnerships
- Support senior HALO staff, advocates and trustees to engage and inspire individuals linked to agreed relationships
- Work with international programme teams to ensure the development of high-quality proposals and reports to tight deadlines
- Contribute to departmental strategic priorities including supporting the stewardship of other major relationships, follow up of new opportunities, and the development of philanthropic products for wider use. Deputise for the Head of Global Grant Partnerships where required
- Manage donor records and correspondence in Salesforce
- Work closely with Philanthropy and Partnerships (Gov funding) colleagues in the USA, UK, Europe, Middle East and overseas programs as part of a distributed team to provide support to global fundraising efforts
Essential Requirements:
- Three years' experience of personally leading successful relationships with high value philanthropic donors (Trust and Foundations, corporates or high net worth individuals or equivalent), including those giving at the six or seven figure level
- Experience of building effective relationships with advocates linked to philanthropic donors
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships with staff and colleagues in different cultural environments
- Outstanding written skills with the ability to work with programme and finance colleagues to design robust project proposals, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation
- Confident in working with financial information including project budgets
- Excellent written and verbal skills with strong attention to detail
- Outstanding interpersonal skills including ability to demonstrate tact, sophistication and gravitas
- Experience of working with a fundraising database to maximise relationship development
- A commitment to HALO’s mission and objectives
- Strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to articulate HALO’s various programmes and strategies in a compelling way
- Tenacious, self-starting, and able to thrive in a fluid, entrepreneurial context
- Collaborative, team player, with a low-ego and a positive and upbeat approach.
Desirable:
- Experience of high value fundraising in the following areas is desirable: humanitarian and international development, mine action, conflict, the environment / conservation
- Experience of pipeline and relationship development in international markets for example Europe/US and/or the Middle East.
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 28 days (3 to be taken at Christmas) plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata)
- Private medical health insurance
- Non-contributory life assurance
- Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
- Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas (including on leave)
- Flexible working policy
- Access to physiotherapy (online)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (maternity 16 weeks full pay, paternity 4 weeks full pay)
- Cycle to work scheme
- HALO’s remote/office working policy includes a generous contribution to travel costs for remote workers (full costs of public transport or 20p per mile for road journeys).
Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by Midnight on 7th July 2024.
Please note that applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
You will be an essential addition to a supportive Finance and Operations team. It is essential that you have experience of general accounting skills and be comfortable working to different deadlines. The successful candidate will be an analytical, intelligent accountant who will provide high quality support for a range of teams across the organisation. You will have the ability and communication skills to build strong working relationships at all levels across the organisation and particularly with non-finance staff. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working in a similar role and preferably be part qualified. They will also be a forward thinking and proactive individual who is willing to take part in a variety of activities in order to maintain a stable work environment.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Finance team with monthly bank reconciliation statements for UK bank accounts as required
- Process supplier invoices and staff expense claims
- Assist in the preparation of sales invoices and monthly debtor ageing reports
- Process monthly credit card expenditure and undertake monthly reconciliation of accounts in QuickBooks.
- Support the processing of internet and cheque donations
- Posting of UK monthly journals (Accruals/prepayments, Payroll etc.)
How to Apply:
Candidates can apply by submitting a two-page cover letter stating why they are interested in this position, what they would bring to the role and how they fit the person specification.
This letter should be submitted with a CV to THET by midnight Sunday 7th July, with ‘Finance Officer' in the subject line.
THET is an equal opportunity employer, and any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
This post is UK based. Non-EC nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.