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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our award-winning, growing organisation, Burmantofts Community Projects (BCP), as our new Chief Executive. The successful candidate will lead a committed team supporting those in the local community and beyond who need our advice and financial capability and wellbeing services, empowering individuals and families to alleviate hardship and poverty.

Being a Chief Executive Officer is one of the most demanding roles that anybody can hold, but here at BCP you will always know that you and your team are making a difference. We have a strong track record of successfully delivering projects and achieving positive outcomes for our clients. The work we do is regulated by the FCA, and complies with Advice Quality Standards and Money and Pensions Service standards, and we are well networked and recognised both locally and nationally.

We welcome applicants who share our values, and who have the vision and drive to lead BCP to achieve its aims and goals.

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven senior level leadership experience within the charity, public or private sector.
• Experience developing and delivering an organisation’s strategic plan or operational goals.
• Experience within the charity sector or a strong knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and relevant regulations, ideally also in advice services.
• Experience managing multiple, complex projects successfully.
• Experience managing and inspiring teams to achieve results.
• Experience in fundraising and income generation.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and cash flows.

Who we are and how we are funded:

BCP is a charity based in Burmantofts in Leeds. It was originally developed back in 1985 by two local people who knocked on doors in the community and asked people what they felt the community needed. The feedback gathered overwhelmingly suggested an advice service was needed, and so an Advice Centre was created. Having started as a small team of a few we have proudly expanded to a team of over 20 employees plus volunteers, and we continue to go from strength to strength.

BCP was set up to benefit the community in the advancement of education, the protection and preservation of good health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. We provide face to face money advice services (Ebor Gardens Advice Centre – our Debt Advice team), a form filling service (Benefit Buddies) and a unique and award-winning financial capability and wellbeing service (Money Buddies). We are a member of AdviceUK and we play a lead role in Leeds Poverty and Debt Forum. You can find more information about what we do at our website.

Demand for our services is high. We operate from a hub centre in Burmantofts, and attend over 35 centres across Leeds as well as providing services to a number of local organisations. Our teams are highly trained, and strive to perform at their best to support our clients.

We are mainly funded by the Money and Pensions Service (Debt Advice), Trussell (Money Buddies and Benefit Buddies) and Leeds City Council (Money Buddies, Debt Advice and Household Support Fund).

What we offer:

In addition to a salary we offer a pension arrangement including employer contributions. We have one of the most generous holiday allowances in the sector. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme, provide relevant training and operate a collaborative and supportive environment. We offer flexible working and hybrid working (where possible).

Application process:

An application form is included in the application pack (see 'how to apply'). Completed application and equal opportunities forms should be returned to the email address specified. We will only accept electronic applications, as these are part of the selection process (please note CVs will only be accepted with a fully completed application form).

Closing date: 12:00pm 17 March 2025

Shortlisting date: 20 March 2025

Interviews date: To be confirmed

Our recruitment is conducted in line with safer recruitment practices.

Burmantofts Community Projects is an equal opportunity employer.

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory is recruiting to the new role of Operations Administrator, which supports the effective operations of the organisation to ensure it can deliver programmes and projects which create impact for children and families. 

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory (NFJO) is an organisation that seeks to improve the lives of children and families by using data and research to hold up a mirror to children’s and families’ experiences of family court and their circumstances pre- and post- court proceedings.

Acknowledged as a trusted source of information about the family justice system, we have worked closely with judges, lawyers, social workers, families and policy makers to improve practice for children and families, convening discussion between different professional groups and supporting new innovations.

The focus of our work is set out in an ambitious strategy and its progress is recorded in our 5 year impact report. 

The Operations Administrator will support the NFJO in the management of processes relating to finance, human resources, events and information administration, working closely with the Executive Coordinator.

The role will build strong relationships with the Nuffield Foundation’s HR, Finance and IT functions to help ensure shared processes are administered. Additionally, the Operations Administrator will work closely with staff across the NFJO, making sure it is a collaborative and supportive place to work.

You will have experience of previously working in administrative roles, and have knowledge of office systems and processes. You will enjoy working with teams and be comfortable of working with a range of people across multiple workstreams. You will have excellent organisational and planning skills, be comfortable juggling different tasks and be a confident communicator.

Above all you will be someone who is proactive, willing to 'muck in' when needed and be able to work in a collaborative and inclusive style.

For further information about the role, please click through to the vacancy listing on our website.

About us

The Nuffield Family Justice Observatory improves the lives of children and families by putting data and evidence at the heart of the family justice system. It's funded and hosted by the Nuffield Foundation, an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance educational opportunity and social well-being.

The Foundation funds research that informs social policy, primarily in Education, Welfare and Justice. We are also the founder and co-funder of Nuffield Council on Bioethics and the Ada Lovelace Institute.   

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 09:30am (GMT) on Monday 17th March 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26th March 2025.

We are committed to inclusive working practices and during the application process we commit to:

• As a Disability Confident employer, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the essential criteria for the job.

• making any reasonable adjustments – for example providing documents in different formats, arranging for a sign language interpreter for interviews etc

• paying for travel costs (and any childcare or care costs) for interviews where in-person attendance is required

Our benefits package includes:

• Consideration of requests for part time and/or flexible working (eg compressed hours arrangements, job sharing etc)

• 28 days holiday per annum and all public holidays (with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days).

• A salary exchange pension scheme that offers employer contributions of up to 11%.

• Life assurance scheme.

• Family leave policies that provide an enhanced level of pay.

• Cycle to work scheme and loans towards season tickets.

• Frequent opportunities for learning and development (including options for coaching and mentoring, and reading weeks) 

• Support with your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including an employee assistance provider, a private GP service, personal health reviews with Bupa, a will and funeral planning service and a staff network of trained Mental Health First Aiders. 

• Staff peer groups and social networks.

A Girlguiding Design researcher will help us to understand our members’ needs, enabling good design. You will play a key role in transforming how we design our services, ensuring they meet the needs of users while aligning with organisational goals. We are looking for somebody with experience of working within a multidisciplinary team with a strong, demonstratable understanding of design-thinking principles and of delivering research that leads to improved user experiences.

We're expanding our experience design team, and have two additional exciting opportunities for a service designer and UX designer to join our team! You can find more information on our website.

Design roles at Girlguiding

Girlguiding is proud to be inspired and guided by girls. Now, as part of our transformation programme, we are developing a way of working and a culture that enables human-centred design to become more recognised and routine in our work.

This is an ambitious programme that is fully supported and funded by our Executive Team and Board of Trustees, providing a great opportunity to work with both our leadership and culture spaces, as we increase impact and girl experience.  

We're excited to find three new team members to support this foundational work. We are looking for people who have experience, but also the enthusiasm to get alongside us as we continue to create the right conditions for design to thrive.

About Girlguiding

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require. 

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with us.

Job Purpose
The Head of Finance and Operations (HFO) will play a pivotal role as a key member of LinkAble’s Senior Management Team, working closely with the CEO and the Head of Services and Quality. The HFO will lead the finance function, providing strategic insight, producing accurate financial reports, and pricing new contracts and tenders. This role is supported by a Finance Assistant and involves line management of the Recruitment and Retention Manager. Additionally, the HFO will oversee external HR and IT advisors to ensure the organisation operates efficiently and effectively.   The salary is up to £46k FTE pro rata for 4 days.

Finance

• Provide strategic financial leadership, ensuring robust oversight of all financial operations.
• Produce timely, detailed, and accurate monthly management accounts for the CEO and Finance Committee.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and maintain the Annual Budget, financial forecasts and projections.
• Manage and support a part-time Finance Assistant, while also recruiting and overseeing volunteers or finance trainees to assist with financial transactions.
• Administer payroll in collaboration with LinkAble’s outsourced payroll provider.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including charity SORP, and uphold best practices in financial management.
• Maintain appropriate financial reserves in alignment with LinkAble’s reserves policy.
• Work closely with the Head of Services and Quality to maximise net income from the Surrey County Council contract.
• Manage the audit compliance and oversee the year-end audit process, ensuring timely and accurate provision of information to external auditors.
• Complete and submit statutory financial returns to regulatory bodies, including the Charity Commission, Companies House, Ofsted, and Local Authority Commissioners.
• Support bid and tender preparations by effectively presenting direct and indirect costs to funders, ensuring full cost recovery principles are applied.

People

• Ensure all HR policies and procedures are current, compliant, and aligned with best practices.
• Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all Recruitment and HR processes, ensuring hiring managers are well-trained in EDI and safer recruitment practices.
• Oversee the annual staff survey process, track outcomes, and monitor the implementation of action plans on a quarterly basis.
• Foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, promoting teamwork, staff well-being, and professional development.
• Oversee training and development programs, ensuring all mandatory and specialist training is completed on schedule.

Governance and IT

· Play a leading role in the Digital Transformation Project, embedding new systems within finance and recruitment.

· Maintain and regularly review the charity’s Risk Register, proactively managing organisational risks with the Property, Risk and Compliance Committee.

· Lead on GDPR compliance, ensuring high standards of data protection, information governance, and confidentiality.

· Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess organisational performance, providing insights and recommendations to the CEO and the Board.

· Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of management information, ensuring Trustees and the Senior Management Team have a clear and accurate view of organisational performance.

· Be a proactive and effective communicator, fostering collaboration across teams and demonstrating flexibility and innovation in problem-solving.

Head of Finance

About the organisation

The organisation is a small, thriving national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. They do this to achieve their UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities. The charity is based in Oxfordshire with around 25 staff and a turnover of around £1.2 million annually.

Community-owned businesses are owned and controlled by community members and range from village shops, pubs and cafes, through to woodlands, fisheries and farms. The charity has been promoting the community ownership model for over 100 years because of its track record for delivering better businesses for people, communities, the economy, and the environment.

The charity is in a sound financial position with strong reserves. The focus moving forward is to diversify income streams away from the traditional model of grants, trusts and foundations to increased self-generated income from projects, corporate sponsorship and placemaking initiatives with housing organisations. 

The new Head of Finance will be joining the organisation at an exciting time as they progress on this journey.

About the role

Reporting to the COO and managing 1 Finance Officer, The Head of Finance is the lead staff member for all matters relating to the Finance Team and is responsible for all areas of its strategic management and day-to-day operations. The Head of Finance makes up part of the Senior Leadership Team.

Typical finance duties include the development and implementation of finance strategies and policies, the production of financial reports and management accounts, leading on the budgeting & forecasting process, leading on the production of the annual statutory accounts, and supporting the Finance Officer with all elements of transactional finance such as reconciliations & VAT.

The Head of Finance will also take an active role on the Senior Leadership Team including contributing to business plans, networking with partner organisations and contributing to the continued strategy to diversify the charity’s income.

The charity uses Xero accounting software and has a December financial year-end. There is a current interim Head of Finance in post, and a handover with this person is likely. 

The role would suit an experienced charity sector Head of Finance, seeking to work on a part-time basis. The role will ideally be offered on a 3 day per week basis, with at least one day per week required in the office in Oxfordshire.

The salary offered is £60,000 - £66,000 per annum FTE (pro-rata) and benefits include flexible working, an employee benefits programme, training opportunities, 6% employer pension contribution and a generous holiday entitlement of 27 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff). 

Requirements

• Qualified or near qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent 

• A strong understanding of UK charity accounting including fund accounting and SORP

• Prior experience managing the finances of a small to medium sized charity, and management of a finance team

• A proactive attitude and the ability to ‘muck in’ with a broad range of duties sometimes outside the scope of the role

• Excellent analytical skills, ability to identify financial trends and create a supportive narrative

• Experience with Xero and Salesforce would be advantageous

How to apply

Please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie at Marble Mayne for a further discussion.

Key dates

Closing date: Tuesday 4th March at 5pm

1st stage interviews: w/c 10th March - remote

Final interviews: w/c 17th March – in person

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator

Salary: £30,400 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about building strong relationships and delivering excellent supporter experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organisation and communication skills make a real impact?

We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator to support and grow our network of corporate supporters. This role is key in ensuring that our potential, new and existing supporters receive the best possible experience and feel valued at every stage of their journey.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator, you will:

• Act as the first point of contact for all new corporate supporter enquiries, providing expert advice and guidance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. Helping them maximise their fundraising potential.
• Provide an excellent supporter experience by responding to enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Conduct research on new corporate opportunities and assess partnership potential.
• Manage and triage all incoming corporate enquiries, directing them to the appropriate team or colleague.
• Maintain accurate supporter records using the Raisers Edge CRM system, ensuring data integrity.
• Ensure all supporter interactions comply with data protection, HMRC and fundraising regulations.
• Work closely with internal teams to support partnership development.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Partnerships Team, including stewardship communications, reporting, and research.
• Support the wider Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships team when required, including covering phone lines and inboxes.
• Occasionally travel within the UK to represent the team and attend fundraising events.

About You:

As a Corporate Partnerships Team Co-ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring corporate supporters receive tailored guidance, timely responses, and a seamless journey, strengthening long-term partnerships. You will need:

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with corporate supporters at all levels.
• A commitment to delivering a first-class supporter experience.
• Strong IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, CRM databases and a good understanding of data protection.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in managing tasks and records.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload effectively.
• The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across different teams.
• A willingness to travel across the UK when required.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 2 day per week. Flexibility to attend the office more frequently is required in line with business needs. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with corporate staff at all levels.
• Strong IT skills and knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office packages, CRM databases and an understanding of data protection.
• Ability to organise, manage and prioritise own workload with an excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

If you are looking for a role where you can build meaningful corporate relationships and provide an outstanding supporter experience, we would love to hear from you!

Recovery Worker

Location: Exeter

Salary: £24,020 - £30,790 per annum

Waythrough's vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. They tackle poverty and disadvantage in communities, through mental health, drug and alcohol, housing and related support.
They have almost 200 services around England – and nearly 3,500 amazing staff and volunteers who run them. Every year their services support around 125,000 people.

They are seeking a compassionate and motivated Recovery Worker to join their dynamic team in Exeter. If you’re passionate about supporting individuals through their recovery journey and have experience (or transferable skills) from a similar environment or sector, they’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Recovery Worker, you will be a vital part of the team, providing support and encouragement to service users at all stages of their recovery journey. Their services range from harm reduction for those at the start of their recovery, through to brief and extended interventions, as well as structured treatment for individuals requiring more focused support.

You will motivate, guide, and empower service users to engage with their recovery programmes and achieve their recovery goals.

Skills and Qualifications

They’re looking for an individual with a real passion for working in a recovery focused environment. You’ll hold some transferable skills, ideally from working in a similar environment or sector. 

Full training and support will be offered in all aspects of this role.

You’ll also have: 

• A knowledge and understanding of substance misuse and recovery. 
• Experience of managing, planning, and prioritising your own workload, delivering work of a high standard 
• An understanding of safeguarding 
• An understanding of group working, group dynamics and group facilitation.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills 
• The ability to work well in a team environment alongside a range of people and organisations. 

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement (27 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 32 after 1 years’ service)
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Enhanced employer contribution to your workplace pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free Will writing
• Eyecare vouchers
• Blue light card discount
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities, including free training courses
• Work-life balance- flexible working and family friendly policies
• Happy, Healthy You! – their wellbeing offers for the workforce
• Employee Assist Programme and company Support Networks

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

The company is an equal opportunities employer

Job Title: Quality and Safeguarding Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,100
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Flexible working options available
Reporting To: Quality Improvement Specialist
Manages: N/a
Location: Remote with occasional travel to the Leicester head office and other locations, where required.

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and 177 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Home-Start UK is looking for a Quality and Safeguarding Officer to support our quality assurance (QA) programme and help ensure high standards of safeguarding practice across our network of Home-Start charities.

As part of our Quality team, you will play a key role in coordinating QA reviews, supporting our QA self-assessment programme, and overseeing policy reviews. You will also help facilitate our Quality Reference Group (QRG), Safeguarding Forum, and Trustee Safeguarding Training.

In this role, you will provide safeguarding support by responding to queries, liaising with Home-Start charities, escalating concerns to a designated safeguarding lead, and promoting best safeguarding practices across the network.

If this sounds like your type of challenge, we’d love to receive your application.

Closing date for applications is Friday 7th March, 5pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on the 18th and 19th March 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Please note: a basic DBS check will be required for this role. This will only be requested if you are successfully appointed to the role.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability.

Candidates will also be sent the interview questions ahead of their interview so that they may fully prepare. Appointments will be based on merit, following an open and clear selection process.

Home-Start UK, a charitable company limited by guarantee. Company No. 5382181. Charity No. in England and Wales 1108837 and in Scotland SCO39172.

No agencies please.

About the role

According to Shelter, currently one in every 206 people in England are without a home. We believe the church is ideally placed to be at the forefront of addressing this critical need. Our mission at Hope into Action is to enable the local church to house the homeless and we’re looking for a Team Lead to strengthen and guide our team in Peterborough.

Hours are negotiable but will either be 4 or 5 days a week (32 or 40 hours). You will be based in the Hope into Action Hope Centre working alongside the Peterborough team and rest of Support Centre.

You will lead the current team of 6 staff to provide temporary, supported accommodation to over 40 men, women and children across 17 homes in Peterborough. 

Whilst managing the team in the daily tasks you will also work to strengthen relationships with external agencies, local authorities and agree a strategic vision for the future of the project in line with your line manager (Head of Delivery & Training). There will be a budget to adhere to and goals set in terms of void expectation and tenant finances, additionally every member of the team has annual objectives which seek to give clarity and motivation to their role. 

Each home is partnered with a local church who provide love and friendship for the tenants that you will also support. A part of the Team Lead’s role is to actively engage with the church and empower your team to do likewise. The role includes training, equipping, and encouraging staff to extol professional excellence and spiritual passion whilst also supporting church volunteers in their role as befrienders to the tenants. 

Our tenants will have experienced homelessness and present with a variety of support needs. You, your team and your church partners will work together to empower every individual tenant to reach their full potential, take responsibility and step bolder into a brighter future where they’re confident and able to advocate for themselves and ensure they live the life they deserve.

About you

You will be passionate about our work with the homeless and share our values. You will be able to work with members of the public, professional bodies and churches. You will need to be able to work with tenants with support needs, from a wide range of backgrounds. 

Whilst offering charismatic and clear leadership for the team, you will also nurture and develop every individual team member, adapting your management approach when needed to get the best out of them all. 

We value good listening skills. The ability to work in a flexible team and learn new skills is important as we foster working within a strong supportive team.

We love diversity and we value your unique skills, strengths, knowledge, and experience. Becoming one of our team may realise your potential, helping us to raise our performance in empowering those we serve.

About us

Peterborough was where Hope into Action began back in 2011. We are at the forefront of providing excellent quality supported accommodation to those that need it most in the city. Partnering with 11 churches, we currently have 17 homes each serving different demographics. 

We provide not just shelter and housing but also the friendship and community of a church. Together with 100 churches, Hope into Action UK provide direct support to people whom others have often given up on. Our first home had a real heart for men coming out of prison, but homes are now available for a wide range of people experiencing homelessness: people in recovery from addiction, people sleeping rough, women and children fleeing domestic violence, people coming out of rehab, former prostitutes, refugees, those suffering mental health issues and survivors of human trafficking.

We encourage others to use our model by franchising the idea. Our vision is for every church to lovingly provide the homeless with a home. The tragedy of homelessness is in every community. We believe that with our help, every church can do something about it. 

Please visit our website for more details on how to apply to this position.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health Service in Slough.

£18,720.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service

Free DBS

Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card

Fully paid induction programme and further training

ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes

Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support

Online wellbeing resources

A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)

Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

Hope House provides support for 16 customers over 2 sites. The first site is a 10-bed supported housing unit and the second consists of 6 independent living flats. The supported housing unit has staff present 24 hours 7 days per week (with sleep- ins). Our customers residing in the independent living flats receive floating support during day-time hours.

The team at Hope House is comprised of 1 Contract Manager, 1 Team Leader, 4 Support Workers, 2 Waking Night Support Workers.

We have a current vacancy for a Waking Night Support Worker. This is a 9-month Fixed Term Contract secondment cover with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract depending on the current employee's secondment.

This is a great opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker wanting to gain exceptional experience within the mental health field, based on the solid working relationship with Specialist Community Mental Health Team (SCMHT). We have recently implemented training directly from SCMHT to support staff with understanding Mental Health diagnosis and Managing Crisis with our customers in-house.

The shift pattern for this role involves a rolling rota, meaning some weekend and bank holiday work will be required.

For a full job description, please visit our website

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:

Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager

Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions

Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available

Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation

Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community

Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to

Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector

Desirable:

Experience working in mental health

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Head of People and Culture

c£60,000

Full-time, permanent

London and hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office

YMCA London City and North (YMCALCAN) is an independent charity affiliated to the YMCA movement that was founded in 1844. Our work is based on the ethos of the international movement, and we work across some of London's most deprived boroughs in Islington, Haringey, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barnet and Hackney as well as the City of London. It’s a patch that over 600,000 young people call home. 

We passionately believe that every young person should have the opportunity to build a future of their own choosing. Over 150 years we have helped shape over 100,000 young lives. We specialise in engaging those who are hardest to reach, creating aspirational settings and delivering a range of interventions that allow them to thrive.

We hold a specialism in youth homelessness offering 400 bed spaces including move-on accommodation. We deliver an extensive programme of interventions that supports a young person’s physical and mental wellbeing and their transition to independence. We enhance this with facilities that benefit our local communities including a youth hub, community hubs, a fitness centres, community centres and through a programme of events.

YMCALCAN employs c.(no.) of staff, across several sites, and has a small People team including generalist HR, HR administration, and learning and development. 

As Head of People and Culture you will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of a workforce where each and every member of staff and volunteer understands their role and contribution to the achievement of our ultimate objective of turning around the lives of young people and supporting them to create a future of their own choosing.

The success of our people and culture strategy will be founded upon excellence in the management of human resources policies and procedures so as well as being able to see the bigger picture you will also need be meticulous in doing the detail.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.

PA

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that makes a difference? An organisation that nurtures, encourages development and rewards staff for their hard work. 

If the answer is yes, we have an incredible opportunity for you! 

We are seeking a highly efficient and detail orientated Personal Assistant to join the team, in this part-time, hybrid-working role based in Oxfordshire.

Position: Personal Assistant to the Archdeacon of Oxford

Location: Oxford/hybrid

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours (split over 4 or 5 days – exact pattern to be agreed with Archdeacon)

Salary: £22,631.75 - £23.792.92 per annum (FTE £29,906.51 - £31,440.93)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 23 March 2025 at midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 03 April 2025 at Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington OX5 1GF

The Role

You will ensure the efficient operation of the Oxford Archdeaconry office through confidential PA, secretarial, and administrative support, including effective diary management, managing correspondence, supporting meetings, handling emails, taking minutes and facilitating events. 

This is a varied and interesting role where you will also have the opportunity to organise a range of events. 

You do not need to be a practising Christian or have a faith to work with here - around 50% of staff are not practising Christians but are comfortable with the Christian ethos. However, all staff do have a desire to make a difference.

About You

You will have experience of providing PA support at a senior leadership level. Your excellent organisational skills will enable you to self-motivate, plan, and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines and perform under pressure. Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams, along with previous database management experience will be crucial for success in this role. 

Your strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently will ensure the smooth operation of the office and enable you to flourish within this small team.

We invite motivated, detail-oriented PA’s with a positive attitude, flexible work style, and eagerness to learn to apply for this exciting opportunity. This role offers professional growth and the chance to contribute to a dynamic team within an organisation that values a safe and spiritually enriching environment. 

Benefits and rewards include:

• 25 days holiday per annum, pro rata, rising each year by one day to a maximum of 30 days

• In addition to the statutory UK public holidays, the Diocese offers three privilege days

• Hybrid working

• Free parking and subsidised on-site café

• Generous employer pension contribution of 12.5% which includes death in service benefit (5% Employee Salary Sacrifice Contribution)

• Electric car and cycle-to-work salary sacrifice schemes

• Access to wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

• Enhanced family-friendly policies and a generous sick pay provision

• Access to low-interest financial services from Churches Mutual Credit Union including loans

• An attractive modern working environment

The Organisation

The Diocese is the administrative area of the Church, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. There are 815 churches in the Diocese – more than any other diocese in the Church of England. So, in many ways the best description is that it is the family of the 55,000 or so regular worshippers in these churches.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us, your application has not been successful.

We want our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all to be reflected in the composition of staff. We are particularly keen to receive applications from candidates from communities currently underrepresented in the diocese.

You may also have experience in areas such as PA, Personal Assistant, Director PA, Pa to the CEO, Senior PA, Lead PA, Executive Assistant, EA, Administrator, Senior Administrator, Office Administrator, Administration Manager, Admin Support.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Head of HR
Post no: 624
Reporting to: CEO
Office base: HQ, Flitwick
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This new role will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR within Mind BLMK. The role will join the CEO and Head of Finance and Head of Operations as part of the Executive team. We require a strategic thinker who can align HR practices with our objectives, foster a positive culture, drive talent management and foster employee development.

Mind BLMK has a workforce of around 90 people and a small infrastructure to support us to deliver our valuable services to the community. The Head of HR will be hands on and supported by a HR assistant but will also work closely with other departments to ensure development and implementation of policies and programs that support Mind BLMKs goals.

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience in managing talent acquisition, employee development, compensation and benefits and employee relations, Minimum 2 years’ experience of strategic and hands on HR leadership and experience of securing engagement from staff, managers and department heads.

Key Duties

• Develop and implement HR strategies, processes and services aligned with our overall strategy and vision
• Lead the HR function and team
• Be a pro-active member of the Executive team
• Monitor, update, and advise staff and managers on HR policies and procedures, ensuring that they are adhered to and effectively communicated across the organisation.
• Manage the production of relevant and timely information for managers and the Board of Trustees to include but not be limited to KPIs, timetables for appraisals, probation reviews, sickness management and equality and diversity statistics.
• To be the lead from the Executive team on the Workforce board sub-committee each quarter
• Ensure the monthly payroll process is completed
• Oversee
  • recruitment, selection, onboarding and retention of staff and volunteers. Review the methods used for recruitment to ensure they are relevant and effective.
  • annual staff appraisal and staff survey processes.
  • review, and consult re the provision of wellbeing support for staff.
  • implementation and delivery of the learning and development plan to ensure that the workforce delivers service excellence, that the training is fit for purpose and meets the training needs of the organisation.
  • provision of professional, timely and accurate HR advice to managers on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary cases and lead in more complex employee performance or disciplinary matters.
• Keep up to date with developments in employment related legislation for staff, freelancers and HR practices and contribute to own, teams and managers learning through effective communication and sharing of information.
• Maintain an effective workforce for HR department at HQ in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures, and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support, and development of the HR staff).

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on 24th February 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer

Job Type: Full time (37 hours per week)
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern 2x days in the office)
Salary: Up to £33,000 (Depending upon skills and experience)

Join our clients award-winning fundraising team and use your skills to help change billions of lives.

Make a difference as their Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer, help by driving donor engagement, boost campaign performance, and shape the future of fundraising!

About the Organisation:

They are a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. They were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, they have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.    

Their approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. They are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.    

Their international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and their six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe. 

About the Role:

They're looking for a skilled and passionate Direct Marketing Fundraising Officer to join their vibrant UK team. In this role, you'll manage the planning, execution, and optimisation of direct marketing campaigns, including key projects such as the Lottery and Raffle. Responsibilities will include collaboration both internally and with external agencies, ensuring campaigns are efficiently managed from conception through to delivery while prioritising cost-effectiveness.

Reporting directly to the Head of UK Fundraising, the primary objective is to support direct marketing initiatives and ensure the financial success of their fundraising program.

About You:

To succeed in this role, you will need a combination of skills, experience, and personal qualities. These include proficiency in direct marketing campaign planning and creation, print and digital production management, and project and supplier management. Additionally, experience in developing prize-led giving content and campaigns will be an advantage, as well as a track record of delivering full-funnel marketing communications, would be beneficial.

Knowledge of digital marketing techniques, data marketing techniques, and CRM databases such as Salesforce would be advantageous. You’ll need to be a confident and creative communicator, a persuasive copywriter with excellent written English and grammar, and a strong team player, with outstanding attention to detail.

Why Should You Apply:

Passionate about marketing and making a difference? Join their award-winning fundraising team to drive donor engagement and support their mission to end factory farming. Enjoy a flexible hybrid role with great benefits while creating lasting change.

Join the team and make a lasting impact, while being part of a workplace that values and supports you every step of the way:

- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays. 
- Their comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking,
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme. 
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location) 
- A defined contribution pension scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App

To Apply:  

If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, they would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that they reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.

Application Information:

Cut-off date: 11th March 2025
1st Stage (Teams) Interviews: 18th March 2025
2nd Stage (Face to Face at HQ) Interviews: 1st April 2025

No agencies please.

In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of their selection procedure they ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
They are absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. They value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within the organisation and across the sector. They welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.

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