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The role leads the delivery of our social media strategy and supports our Creative Content Lead to deliver Drinkaware’s multimedia content strategy. Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of ‘Working together to reduce alcohol harm across the UK’. We use our expertise to give government, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause. We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry, and independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.
About the role
The role leads the delivery of our social media strategy and supports our Creative Content Lead to deliver Drinkaware’s multimedia content strategy. The role is key in ensuring that the public can make conscious, informed choices about alcohol and can find help if they need it. The key focus of this role will be developing and growing our social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn). It will suit a creative, thoughtful digital producer who is able to successfully adapt difficult and nuanced messages for our key audience groups. Outside of social media, this role will be responsible for producing new multimedia content for other channels and making sure that existing digital content is up to date, accurate and engaging, to promote our brand and information through social and digital channels and to protect us from repetitional damage.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead Social Media
- Manage, develop and grow Drinkaware’s social media channels, including community management and maximising engagement across channels
- Plan, develop and schedule social media content in line with our content planning cycle
- Proactively develop new content ideas that amplify activity happening across the company and tap into relevant conversations (e.g. Alcohol Awareness Week).
- Monitor social channels for reactive engagement opportunities and to flag any reputational risks emerging on socials
- Work with Creative Content Lead to develop the Drinkaware social media strategy and plan, including KPIs, ensuring it meets our content strategy objectives
- Proactively stay ahead of social media trends and ensure our channels are affectively developed and maintained
- Develop and manage a small group of influencers to support the work of Drinkaware
- Build relationships with specific audiences through community management across channels, which includes finding advocates/case studies for Drinkaware
Content creation
- Create content for our social media channels
- Confident planning in video content into social plans to garner maximum engagement
- Experienced in filming content and editing into engaging and informative content which conveys the key message in an accessible way
- Familiar with different files and formats/dimensions across social channels
- Commission and manage agencies to produce digital content as required, including animations, photography and video
Contribute
- Work closely with the Creative Content Lead to support the creation of website content and email marketing, ensuring this feeds directly into the overarching content strategy.
- Ensure the website content is accurate and up to date
- Constantly work to improve the website for our audience (users)
- Working with the Digital team to make changes to the website based on data, audience (UX) and expert research to improve accessibility, search engine optimisation (SEO) and the connection our audiences.
Tone of voice
- Become expert in the Drinkaware Tone of voice, so you can advise others and spot errors
- Support the Creative Content Lead in embedding the Tone of voice across Drinkaware
About you
- Substantial experience in a social media delivery role
- Knowledge and understanding of social media and how to optimise each channel
- A track record of creating and delivering content across a range of channels, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- Experience of advocating
Essential Criteria / Key Skills
- Excellent writing skills
- A keen eye for detail and strong proof-reading skills
- Experience using CMS platforms
- Good understanding of brand and tone of voice and the opportunities and risks posed by them
- Experience of managing social media accounts
- Experience of adapting content for different audiences and channels
- Experience of creating content for social media
- High level of content creation skills using Adobe programmes and Canva
- Highly organised, being able to keep track of several different pieces of work at one time.
- Video editing skills
- Confidence working individually and as part of a team
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of managing complex sign off processes
- Experience of or interest in the charity sector
- Experience of developing animations, infographics and engaging visuals
Working with us:
Our Drinkaware staff team is friendly, professional and inclusive. We care about what we do and how we work together and bring our values to life. Drinkaware invests in staff development through regular one to one meetings, a generous individual training budget, teatime tutorials and staff awaydays, and an annual learning and wellbeing grant. Drinkaware’s current benefits include:
- Competitive salaries
- 30 days leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Bupa Healthcare Plan
- Matched company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Company sick pay
- Training and development opportunities
- Learning & wellbeing grant
- Employee assistance programme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks and discount platform
Hybrid Working Model
At Drinkaware we currently operate a hybrid model with colleagues working a minimum of two days per week in our Moorgate office and the remainder remotely.
To apply
Please submit your CV along with a brief supporting statement of no more than 500 words, telling us why you want to work with us, what you bring to the role, and how you meet the skill and capability criteria listed in the job description.
For further information please refer to the job description and our applicant privacy policy and read more about Drinkaware on our website.
Drinkaware reserves the right to assess candidates as they apply and arrange interviews ahead of the published closing date, so early application is recommended. Interviews may be carried out on Teams or in person at our Moorgate offices.
Closing date: Monday 16 September 2023
Preliminary interviews (virtual): w/c 23 September 2024
Second interviews (at our Moorgate offices): w/c 30 September 2024
Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for an exceptional Director of Fundraising to drive forward a comprehensive fundraising strategy, build relationships with our warm supporters, and inspire our fundraising team of paid staff and volunteers.
You will need a strong track record in fundraising, be a naturally good communicator and a motivational manager. You’ll lead a team which is raising money across all income streams, and will be expected to provide clear strategic direction, as well as take an active role in some areas of fundraising.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious fundraising leader to make a significant impact on income generation for Wessex Cancer Support, in turn helping us to reach more people affected by cancer in the Wessex region.
The full job description and required skills/experience can be found in our Job Pack attached.
Ideally, we are looking for the role to be filled on a full-time basis, but will consider part-time as an option.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Assistant Chief Operating Officer will support the Chief Operating Officer in their duties, principally in assisting with administration of the revised governance introduced as part of the Cathedrals Measure, as well as emerging requirements in Safeguarding and Net Zero.
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Purpose of the role
The purpose of the role is to enable more Disabled people and carers to use technology in their daily lives to aid wellbeing and independence.
You will provide engaging one-to-one and group training to people who are digitally excluded, mostly in their own homes.
Main tasks
1. You will plan and conduct face to face, one-to-one (or group where required) training sessions with tech members – you will teach them how to use tablets and other devices, how to stay safe online, how to access services or do shopping online, or just help them get more confident in using technology – no two training sessions will be the same!
2. You will write reports from your visits, and will closely collaborate with volunteer coordination team
3. You will actively seek out tech members who may be willing to share their stories as case studies, and you will write up the case studies
Person specification
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in with a variety of audiences
· Great organisation skills
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Good level of computer literacy including all Microsoft packages
· The ability and willingness to travel around Surrey to deliver face to face training in homes (daily)
· The ability and willingness to travel to the main office base in Burpham (when needed)
· Friendly, patient, positive and open minded in your approach to delivering training
· Adaptable to individual requirements
· The ability to work safely from home and willingness to do so, or the ability to work from our office base in Burpham
· Live within Surrey or NE Hants, however ideally in East Surrey
This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (which will be provided).
What we can offer you:
· Flexible working hours
· Competitive rates of pay
· Chance to undertake accredited training
· 27 days of annual leave (FTE) + bank holidays
· Employee assistance programme
· Introductory training, follow up with continuous support in developing your skills and learning new skills, such as in assistive technology
· Prospects of career development
· Company Pension Plan
· Laptop and mobile phone
· Paid mileage
· A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference!
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shannon Trust Prison Facilitator - Bank Staff (East Region)
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the East region. Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the North region, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the region including some overnight stays.
This role will be prison-based and will cover a number of prisons across our East Region including: HMP Wayland, HMP Norwich, HMP Bure, HMP Chelmsford, HMP Whitemoor, HMP Bedford, HMP Littlehey, HMP Gartree, HMP Leicester and HMP Whatton. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed.
Employee benefits include paid expenses and travel, a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note: There is no set deadline for when applications will close.
However, applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role will be closed once a suitable candidate has been found.
Location: East
Contract: Bank, Part time
Salary: £116 per day
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Prospectus is excited to be working with the international animal welfare organisation, The Brooke, to help them recruit for a Senior Acquisition and Welcome Officer. Since it was founded in 1934, the Brooke has helped to relieve the suffering of millions of working horses, donkeys and mules and improved the livelihoods of the countless people who depend upon them. Dedicated to improving some of the world's poorest communities, The Brooke supports training, treatment and programmes across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
This role is offered on a full-time permanent basis with a salary of £38,491 per annum to work in a flexible hybrid model between home and their Central London Office.
The Senior Acquisition and Welcome Officer plays an integral role, managing key acquisition channels including DRTV and inserts, to support ambitious supporter growth as part of their 5-year strategy. They will help optimise acquisition activity as they scale up investment in this area. In addition to leading DRTV, this role also involves delivering a variety of other important activity as required, such as inserts and welcome journeys.
They are looking for someone who is highly organised with excellent communication, campaign management and analytical skills. They are looking for a candidate with some experience working on DRTV is required and confident in working with data to monitor and share results using excel and/or dashboards, with attention to detail and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a passion for international development and understands digital fundraising, acquisition, DRTV, and telemarketing.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We are seeking to recruit a Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer to work with our residents to drive up satisfaction and deliver value for money. This is a critical and exciting new role for the right person, playing a key role in ensuring we provide residents with excellent services, engaging with them to improve services and keeping them happy in their homes. Working within a small organisation means that you will have the unique opportunity to understand, and shape, the business inside out and make a real difference to the organisation and our residents.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Resident Satisfaction & Engagement Officer with excellent communication and relationship building. You will be passionate about customer service and will need a positive and resilient approach with the confidence to challenge both internally and externally where performance is not up to standard. You will be comfortable working alone with a diverse group of residents keeping them informed and engaged. As well as a passion for delivering great customer service, the successful candidate will embody the vision, values and ambitions of PCHA. This role will involve travelling around our homes and therefore you must have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of Fundraising & Communications
Based at The Vassall Centre Bristol c£60k + excellent benefits
Bristol Charities mission is to provide opportunities and support for people and communities to improve lives through grants, housing and charitable projects.
They are at a very exciting time in their development and have created a new role of Director of Fundraising & Communications to help them on their journey. This a new role that will play a crucial part in shaping the future of the charity as well as securing the resources to deliver sustainable growth in the work and impact of the charity.
Going forward their work will be delivered though a distinctive and coherent Community Hub model, which will be holistic, person-centred, integrated, joined-up, and promote a partnership approach. They also purchased The Vassall Centre in 2021, with long term plans to redevelop the site for community benefit.
In the short term they plan to relaunch the Vassall Centre as a standout, accessible, and affordable workspace venue for charitable organisations. Their community Hubs will include directly delivered Bristol Charities programmes/projects, services delivered by local partners, and services delivered by their strategic partners. They are also looking to increase the number of housing units they manage, either through development of their existing sites, through acquisition of new sites or through partnership working with other local housing providers, and any new Housing Schemes will incorporate the new Hub model.
Bristol Charities now need to recruit an experienced, passionate, and entrepreneurial fundraising professional; someone who is capable of not only overseeing a small but growing communications function, but who also recognises the importance of aligning fundraising and communications strategies and activity.
With this role, there will be the opportunity to build a fundraising function from scratch and lead on the fundraising and communications strategy for the charity, at a time of exciting change. The work would go across a range of sectors and will provide an opportunity to impact the city in lasting and tangible ways.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Director of Fundraising will play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team by providing thoughtful and creative leadership and productive working relationships with other Directors, teams, and colleagues, helping to set the direction for the charity and tackling strategic challenges.
For this role, we are seeking:
· Extensive fundraising experience in a compatible context, specifically across key areas of income generation.
· Must be target driven to achieve income objectives set.
· Relevant professional qualifications or qualified through experience (either fundraising or communications).
· Leadership at a senior executive level with experience of managing relationships with key stakeholders, colleagues and Trustees to deliver fundraising and marketing objectives.
This is an exciting new role, and the person will be responsible for creating, developing and implementing fundraising plans to support delivery of all projects and programmes. This involves leading partnerships with funders including proactive approaches to drive further income growth, packaging our programmes and services to attract new funding relationships.
If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role on offer and receive the briefing pack, please contact Vanessa Moon or Sandy Hinks using the contact details found in the Recruitment Pack. Details on how to apply can also be found in the Recruitment Pack. Completed applications with CVs and EoI should quote reference MC2477.
Closing date midnight, Sunday 22nd September.
Bristol Charities have retained Moon Charity Practice to manage this campaign and are therefore unable to accept CVs from third party agencies. All CV’s and expression of interest received will be forwarded directly to Moon Charity Practice for consideration.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our team as a Project Officer. This position plays a vital role in working on UK Youth’s Ambition property portfolio, as well as the broader operational running of UK Youth, helping to ensure we deliver our mission to help every young person in the UK have the opportunity to thrive.
Part of the Charity Services Team, this role supports the management of our internal systems, data and processes and Ambition project management portfolio.
The Project Officer (Operations) is responsible for:
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Supporting the administration and management of our Ambition property portfolio
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Collating and reporting on our operational data and information, including supporting the use of our CRM system, Microsoft Dynamics.
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Working with the Head of Operational Improvement and the Operations and Project Manager to regularly monitor and coordinate priorities.
Experience we're after
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Experience of supporting others to use data and information to inform their decision making
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Experience of working with datasets and running numerical analyses
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Experience of working in deadline-driven work environments
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Experience of dealing with sensitive information
Who we are
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We work with others to ensure that the youth sector is strengthened, supported, and that provision is youth-led, evidence-informed and delivers high-quality outcomes.
UK Youth plays a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment in the youth sector, the lack of cross sector understanding in how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions. These factors lead to mass inequality of access to youth services for young people. To find more about us and how we make an impact, please visit UK Youth Website.
Why work at UK Youth?
We are a value-based, passionate and committed organisation offering a friendly working environment with lots of opportunities for professional development and socialising (even for those working remotely!) from lunch and learn sessions, staff quizzes to virtual coffee meet ups.
UK Youth prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and we would particularly welcome applications for this role from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We value the differences that a diverse workforce brings and are committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Our selection procedures ensure that people are treated on the basis of their relevant merits, experience, skills and abilities and that no individual receives more or less favourable treatment.
We welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in our organisation including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities. We are also currently underrepresented by men, and so are seeking applications from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identity to bring a wide range of experience, ideas, views and insights to UK Youth.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Wednesday 4th September 2024 at 11:59pm (Midnight)
Interview date(s) proposed: w/c 16th September 2024
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
Would you like to help transform education and the lives of individuals and communities. You will be part of a purposeful Higher Education Institute as a Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support professional. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact.
Two Senior Administrative Officer and Finance Business Support positions are available. These positions offer flexible working patterns to suit different lifestyles. One role is primarily office-based with hybrid options (3 days in office, 2 days remote) Monday to Friday. The other requires weekend work on-site (Saturday and Sunday) with two remote days plus one additional office day.
This organisation takes multiple intakes annually, offering a range of qualifications from Certificates to Doctoral degrees. This is a higher education environment with approximately 6,000 non-residential students. Many of the programs, including some degree levels, are offered on weekends.
Your Benefits will include:
- Holiday entitlement: 40 days in total: 28 days holiday plus 4 University closure days plus 8 Bank Holidays.
- 5% employer pension contribution & 6.1% employée pension contribution.
- Access to a benefits and wellbeing platform, with a choice of benefits to suit your needs, including electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and financial wellbeing services
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Support for health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including enhanced paid maternity and paternity leave
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Your Role Will Involve:
- Delivering empathetic student financial support in person
- Managing student finance queries and debt
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
- Providing comprehensive financial management support
- Contributing to the Institute's financial sustainability
Your Skills and Experience Will Include:
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and reporting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Proficiency in financial systems
- Knowledge of Student Loan Company and its processes
If you have the desired attributes and experience plus empathetic understanding of student loans in a higher education setting and feel that you would be a good fit for this role please send your CV to with out delay.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Chief Operating Officer
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £90,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Chief Operating Officer at Police Care UK
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our communities? Do you have the strategic vision, operational expertise, and people management skills to drive a leading charity forward? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK: Police Care UK traces its roots back to 1926 as the merger of the charities Police Dependants' Trust and the National Police Fund. Our mission is to reduce the impact of harm on police and their families. We are undergoing an exciting period of change, transforming from a traditional benevolent charity to a leader in the blue light sector. With offices in Woking, Surrey, we work throughout the UK to deliver groundbreaking research, innovation and evidence-based action to help the police community cope with the impact of policing.
The Role: As the Chief Operating Officer (COO), you will lead and manage the day-to-day operations of our national charity, ensuring operational excellence and strategic execution. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with the Board of Trustees to support the achievement of the Charity's mission, aims, and objectives. You will oversee strategic and business planning, enhance our operational frameworks, and drive efficient and effective operational delivery. With an organisational staff team of 30 and a budget of £3m, you will be a trusted and indispensable member of the strategic leadership team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement operational strategies that align with the organisation's mission, goals, and objectives
- Oversee daily operations, including budgeting, financial management, KPI tracking, and staff management
- Foster a values-based culture that is equitable, inclusive, and collaborative
- Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Identify, manage, and escalate risks appropriately to protect the organisation's interests
- Oversee HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, and staff development
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with trustees, beneficiaries, donors, partners, and volunteers
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programmes and operations, making recommendations for improvements
- Provide an effective framework for good governance and risk management
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Operating Officer who embodies our core values of adaptability, empathy, and collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience in a senior operational role, preferably within the charity or non-profit sector
- Strong leadership and management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
- Demonstrable experience in budgeting, financial management, and people leadership
- Excellent strategic planning and execution capabilities
- In-depth knowledge of compliance, risk management, and regulatory requirements
- Experience working with individuals in mental health and/or uniformed services at a senior level is desirable
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in using technology and data to drive operational improvements
What We Offer: At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply: If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, empathy, and collaboration, we'd love to hear from you. You will need to submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date: 24-09-2024
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People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Through community development we work in close collaboration with our respective Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s - whether directly or with their friends, family and carers.
You’ll provide high quality support to the communities of people affected by Parkinson’s in Scotland.
This role is being advertised as full time (35 hours per week) but we are willing to consider applications from candidates who wish to work 28 hours per week.
What you’ll do:
- Provide first point of contact for new people affected by Parkinson’s wanting to engage with our community facing work in Scotland
- Promote and market activities in local areas to ensure our community are aware of all the offers available to support them
- Support the development of new activities with our community both locally and nationally in Scotland, by establishing contact with other organisations and individuals in Scotland
- Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings for our community development work across Scotland
- Develop efficient processes and systems that support the running of all of our community-facing work in Scotland
What you’ll bring:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally
- Ability to work co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s and those affected by it
- Excellent administration and support skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities
- Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet business requirements
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held from the 19th September 2024.
We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The successful candidate will be required to
- live in the area specified (Scotland) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around
- these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
- provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
- have a confidential space in which to work
- provide occasional support on evenings, weekends and/or Bank holidays
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) PVG CHECK
check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
We are committed to working with the principles of fairness and equality. All of our applications are anonymous until the interview stage, and we welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We actively encourage people with Parkinson's to apply
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role represents an unparalleled opportunity to use your strategic and operational expertise within an impactful and driven organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for ensuring that Conciliation Resources’ finances, governance and operational support services across its six offices are compliant and meet the needs of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Data Protection Officer with Risk Management
Location: Hybrid/Remote
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, Full time
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Join Us in Supporting the Police Community: Data Protection Officer with Risk Management at Police Care UK
Are you an experienced data protection professional with a strong background in risk management? Do you have the expertise, communication skills, and proactive approach to champion the highest data protection standards and drive compliance across a dynamic charity organization? If so, we want to hear from you!
About Police Care UK:
Police Care UK is a leading charity dedicated to supporting the police community across the UK. We provide ground-breaking research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based action to help serving and veteran officers, staff, and their families cope with the impact of policing. Following a period of transformation, we are entering a new era of growth and development, and we are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission.
The Role:
As the Data Protection Officer with Risk Management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that Police Care UK upholds the highest data protection standards and manages risk effectively. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will serve as the organization's data protection subject matter expert, developing policies, procedures, and training programs to promote best practices. You will also lead on risk management, maintaining the charity's risk register and overseeing health and safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work proactively as the organization's data protection expert, championing best practices and driving compliance
- Assess new legislation and regulations, making recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain ongoing compliance
- Provide specialist advice and support on data protection topics, including individual rights requests, data breach management, and data sharing
- Lead the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments and Legitimate Interest Balancing Exercises
- Deliver a comprehensive data protection training and awareness program for staff
- Identify and address areas where the organization needs to review strategy, policy, or procedure
- Create and maintain documentation to demonstrate legal and regulatory compliance
- Manage and update the charity's risk register, overseeing health and safety compliance
- Work collaboratively across the organization to ensure the greatest impact and effectiveness of the Quality and Governance team's work
Who We're Looking For:
We are seeking an exceptional Data Protection Officer with Risk Management who has:
- Extensive experience in data protection management, with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation such as DPA 2018, PECR, and fundraising rules
- Proven ability to work to a high standard, overseeing multiple complex projects and issues simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in identifying compliance gaps, undertaking analysis, and making effective recommendations
- Strong facilitation and training skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility and develop effective relationships
- Experience in audit and assurance practices
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent, with the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification being desirable
What We Offer:
At Police Care UK, we believe in investing in our people. When you join our team, you'll benefit from a supportive and inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of those who protect our communities.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to join a forward-thinking charity that values innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Police Care UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.
Closing date 24-09-2024
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Befriending Officer
Age UK Birmingham (AUKB) and Age Concern Birmingham (ACB) are working together to reduce loneliness and isolation for the over 50s.
Working with current befriending assets, local communities and the Neighbourhood Network Scheme, the service will identify and address gaps across the city, developing:
· A Befriending Offer Forum
· Creating Friendship Groups
· Reconnecting through short-term on-to-one Befriending Support
Job Purpose
Your role will be to support and strengthen existing befriending services, through the befriending forum.
You will also establish and deliver engaging new friendship groups maximising reach and accessibility across the city. Working with the groups to support them to become self-led, independent, and sustainable.
To work on a one-to-one basis with older adults to assess wellbeing, increase socially activity and signpost to other services as required.
To support and oversee volunteers providing telephone befriending to housebound older people.
Principal Duties:
· To identify and map existing befriending services and gaps across the city.
· To support ACB Service Manager to establish and operate a Befriending Forum, supporting existing befriending services to maintain and strengthen their befriending offer.
· To establish new friendship groups where there is an unmet need, with the aim of them becoming independent and self-led.
· To risk assess working environments as appropriate in line with Health & Safety policies and procedures.
· To make referrals/signpost to other appropriate agencies and organisations for specialist support based on the individual needs and circumstances.
· To work with ACB Manager to develop and deliver workshops to strengthen befriending services
· To maintain accurate and confidential records, ensuring activities, outputs and outcomes are recorded for reporting purposes.
· To report any safeguarding/incidents/accidents to line manager.
· To develop contacts, links, and relationships with other programmes such as Neighbourhood Network Schemes.
· To represent the team at external meetings where appropriate.
· To support and develop volunteers, overseeing their day-to-day activities.
Other duties
· To work to achieve the objectives of the organisations’ Equality and Diversity Policies.
· To undertake any training required for the role and by the organisation.
· To participate in the supervision and appraisal systems adopted by the organisation.
· Adhere to the Health & Safety, information assurance, safeguarding policies and all other policies relevant to service delivery.
· To undertake any other duties commensurate to the post not specifically mentioned in this job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.