Programme Officer Jobs

A Bit about Us:

WellChild, based in the centre of Cheltenham, is the national charity for children with complex medical needs and their families. We fund programmes and services to make it possible for children and young people living with serious illness to be cared for at home instead of hospital.

The WellChild Family Tree is a growing network that exists to connect families across the UK caring for a child with complex health needs with each other and with WellChild. Through its online forum, and programme of activities and communications, it provides members with the opportunity to make friends, make memories and make a change.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised person to join us as our Family Information Officer as part of our Family Team. Working alongside the Family Programme Team and wider Programmes Team, this role will fill a critical information gap for the families that WellChild supports and will help the charity attract new and harder to reach families into the WellChild Family Tree network.

Through becoming familiar with relevant policy and guidance for families caring for children with complex medical needs, you will be able to help identify the key issues facing our families and then curate the most relevant, up to date information from a variety of expert sources to help support them whilst also taking the lead on information projects aimed at helping families to thrive at home.

Purpose of the role:

Families thrust into a world of disability and complex care find themselves having to navigate their way through a ‘new normal’ with nowhere to go for relevant information and advice. The result leaves many unaware of their entitlements or the help that might be available. This puts many families under extreme pressure, leading to financial hardship, family breakdowns and emotional strain.

Working within the Family Team and reporting to the Family Programme Manager, this role will continue to develop and expand WellChild’s information provision. This will be achieved through research and delivery of information, tools and advice for families on subjects such as, but not limited to health, legal rights and entitlements, wellbeing and local services.

There are two key parts to this role:

■Identifying key issues/challenges:-

Work with other members of the Family Team and wider Programmes Team to listen and identify common themes and challenges being raised and discussed in the WellChild Family Tree forum; WellChild Nurse network and with other key stakeholders.

■Information Development & Delivery:-

Develop an information/content plan covering a variety of family relevant subjects, focused on the key issues/ challenges & themes raised. Delivering information in a variety of mechanisms designed to engage with families and attract new, harder to reach families.

You will also be expected to provide content for the WellChild Family Tree online forum, create and deliver family workshops based on the resources you create, and develop appropriate monitoring, evaluation, and reporting methods to demonstrate the impact of the information articles and WellChild information hub. You will also be expected to support the development and moderation of a new interactive directory of services for families. Throughout your work you will embed safeguarding processes and policies to keep families safe.

You will be able to:

■Demonstrate recent experience of producing information for vulnerable people with excellent writing and editing skills

■Demonstrate experience in generating and analysing research information

■Confidently use digital and social media channels to communicate to target audiences

■Produce content in a variety of formats; maximising opportunities to engage harder to reach and more diverse families.

■Demonstrate excellent attention to detail

■Demonstrate commitment and ability for strong team working

■Effectively prioritise and work calmly under pressure

■Collaborate with other teams across the organisation such as Comms & Fundraising to maximise promotion of the information hub, In Your Area and events.

You will have:

■A passion for working with families with children who have serious health needs.

■A desire and commitment to improve family’s ability to thrive at home, by providing reliable information to help them on their child’s journey

■Strong communication and organisational skills

■You will have experience using Client Management Systems

■A competent Microsoft Office user

What we can offer:

■Competitive salary circa £25,500

■23 days holiday on appointment rising to 27 days plus 8 bank holidays

■Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment

■Employee Assistance Programme

■TOIL for out of hours work

Other:

This is a permanent full-time role, based in Cheltenham. In conjunction with this we operate a hybrid home working/ office working policy.

There will also be some travel to meetings and events required that fall outside of normal working hours.

Equal Opportunities:

WellChild actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charity and families that we work with.

Safer Recruitment:

Safer Recruitment WellChild is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a basic disclosure.

Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline: 9am 19th August 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 26th August

Interview location: Cheltenham

Role description, July 2024 Reports to: Senior Communications Manager

Direct reports: None Location: Our well-equipped office is in King’s Cross, London, WC1X 9NW. Staff are currently working in hybrid locations with a general requirement to meet colleagues once a week including a Communications team office day once a month, and an all-staff meeting in London five times a year, although we will always take into account personal circumstances.

Status: Permanent Hours: Full-time

Salary: D1L: £31,437 - £34,659 (possibly more for an exceptional candidate), plus benefits

Role Summary

Our Communications Officer plays a key role in our central Communications team, working collaboratively with colleagues to create impactful messages which are consistent, clear and well-planned. Through this work, you’ll support thousands of people across three key work programmes – Behaviour Change, Culture Shift and Information and Advice. You’ll have a particular focus in supporting the Senior Communications Manager with messaging across emails, our website and other digital channels, and play a key role in developing content with people who want to share their own experiences of alcohol and alcohol harm. You will have responsibility for wider tasks across the team, including monitoring inboxes, creating reports and supporting colleagues flexibly, particularly during busier campaign periods.

7 Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Communications and content

1. Support the Senior Communications Manager to develop year-round content strategies and planning

2. Create clear copy for a range of channels (including website, emails, social media) which influences and motivates audiences to take action and support Alcohol Change UK’s work

3. Ensure all communications are well-framed, on-message and fit with our brand guidelines

4. Lead on our monthly newsletter, developing, writing and scheduling on Mailchimp, and using reports and insights to think creatively about how to engage our audiences effectively

5. Play a coordinating role for the organisation’s wider email communications, collaborating with colleagues from other departments to ensure regular engagement emails are on message, and on brand

Website maintenance and development

1. Create clear, well-written content for our website – particularly focusing on engaging Information and Advice content

2. Make regular updates to website content, and troubleshoot issues as they arise

3. Ensure ongoing implementation of our Search Engine Optimisation and accessibility best practices

4. Support the Senior Communications Manager with annual planning and implementation of improved user journeys and experiences

5. Act as a champion for the website, developing relationships with colleagues from across the organisation to support new projects, content and campaigns across the site

Enabling people to share their experiences

1. Empathetically and respectfully work with individuals to share their stories, creating a wide range of content (blogs, quotes and case studies) to be used flexibly across Alcohol Change UK’s channels

2. Follow up leads for people who want to share their experiences publicly

3. Utilise our CRM system to manage relationships and coordinate content by themes

4. Support colleagues from all teams to include impactful personal experiences, bringing our content and campaigns to life

Team support

1. Monitor team inboxes including dryjanuary@ and contact@ ensuring great customer service and that all enquiries are dealt with in a timely fashion

2. Complete monthly team KPI reports, with a specific focus on email and website engagement data, providing analysis for optimisation throughout the year 8

3. As required, support the Behaviour Change team with Facebook Community Group monitoring, completing slots on the agreed team rota

4. Provide ad-hoc support to the Digital team with social media monitoring and responses as required

Cross-organisational Role

1. Work closely with colleagues across the Communications team and wider charity to support their work and to act as ‘one team’

2. Contribute actively and positively to charity-wide strategies

Other Duties

1. Continually develop your knowledge of alcohol harm and solutions to it

2. Act as a positive ambassador for Alcohol Change UK at all times

3. Know, embrace and actively uphold the values of Alcohol Change UK at all times

4. Work flexible hours as necessary to meet the needs of the charity – time off in lieu will be earnt for any work required outside of normal working hours

Support through campaign periods

The post holder will be expected to support the team with additional tasks through our busiest period from November-January. All members of the communications team are expected to work at times during the Christmas and New Year period, including bank holidays. A rota system is in place and Time of in Lieu is provided for additional hours worked. 

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to join our Delivery Leadership Team as Programme Lead: Education. You will have a strong background in education, curriculum development, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a keen interest in promoting the wellbeing and resilience of young people. You will be confident in delivering training, managing a team, and driving projects to achieve positive outcomes. You will also have excellent communication, networking, and IT skills, and a commitment to Ygam’s vision and values.

Role Requirements 

Duties will include but not be limited to: 

• Support and lead the team to embed Ygam in the local communities where the charity is based, reaching out specifically to educational organisations (i.e. schools, colleges, Local Authorities, youth groups) who support the development of vulnerable young people. 

• Work with SLT, DLT and Training & Engagement Managers to maximise awareness by positioning Ygam at principal education conferences. 

• Develop relationships at a national level with key stakeholder groups (i.e. academy chains, college groups) to position Ygam and increase the number of practitioners attending our workshops.

• Attend conferences, seminars, educational and organisational events in support of or representing the Chief Executive. 

• Work with stakeholders to increase Ygam’s Alumni

• Foster an entrepreneurial spirit among the team to maximise the opportunities that arise from national campaigns around mental health, digital resilience, e-safety and financial capability. 

• Lead the team to deliver high quality training within the education space 

• Support the Resource Development Lead to develop new and innovative resources and materials for schools and youth settings 

• Support and lead the team to develop highly visible, effective and quality workshops 

• Support and manage the portfolio of delivery, ensuring all training is staffed adequately 

• Deliver training and information sessions to Ygam’s stakeholders 

• Support schools and youth groups to embed Ygam’s training within their organisation 

• Monitor KPI’s and feedback across programmes to ensure continuous review and development 

• Confidence in writing funding and impact reports 

• Follow-up workshops and training to acquire evidence of completed work, case studies etc. 

• Assume leadership of and drive your work to achieve agreed outcomes. 

• Line manage a team of Training & Engagement Managers within England 

Person Specification  

• Significant experience of working within an education setting

• A detailed understanding of the PSHE and RSE curriculum as well as knowledge of curriculum in the devolved nations 

• Experience of promoting or selling services 

• Experience developing lessons and or training 

• Experience of engaging stakeholders within the education and youth sector 

• Confident public speaker 

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. 

• Outstanding networking skills. 

• Outstanding understanding of I.T applications (Microsoft word, excel, access & PowerPoint especially). 

• Experienced in stakeholder engagement and mapping 

• Project management experience 

• Experience of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. 

• Experience of leading the full range of employee HR processes. 

• Experience in managing and monitoring programme delivery and budgets 

• Ability to work in a highly organised manner with a keen eye for absolute detail. 

• Self-administrating experience. 

• Direct experience of working within education or mental health is desirable. 

• Experience utilising CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) 

Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead

35 hours per week

Level 4:  £42,000 - £45,000 per annum

Hybrid working

• Do you have a commitment to driving service improvement at scale for carers across a range of sectors and different providers? 
• Do you enjoy developing and managing diverse stakeholder relationships with carers, practitioners and policy makers?
• Do you have a sound strategic understanding of the challenges that are faced by NHS and Local Authority services in achieving effective support for carers?

If so, Carers Trust would like to hear from you! 

The Triangle of Care UK Programme Lead has responsibility for managing the implementation of the Triangle of Care.  This dynamic quality improvement framework, pioneered by carers within secondary mental health settings and now recognised within wider national policy,  is based on six principles which health and care providers can use to include and support unpaid carers, staff and those receiving care.

This role is the key point of communication for Triangle of Care members, leading on delivery of the Triangle of Care peer review and accreditation process and working closely with the Director of UK Network & Innovation and Executive Director of Programmes & Impact to grow and diversify the programme, in line with Carers Trust 2022-25 Strategy. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of working with others to develop and deliver a programme of stakeholder engagement nationally and locally
• An understanding of the carer landscape across statutory services, particularly in relation to secondary mental health services
• An understanding of Business and Product development in the context of a scheme or initiative that delivers a paid-for or ‘freemium' model
• Experience of developing and/or leading quality assurance and improvement projects
• Evidence of creating and cultivating new relationships and ways of working
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) that can be flexed across a diverse range of audiences

Location: Flexible - UK, Africa or North America

Equidem is a human and labour rights organisation, anchored in the global south. We work globally and locally to expose injustice and hidden human rights abuses; to provide practical solutions to the most intractable human rights challenges; and to build powerful community-led coalitions that empower the individual and the community.

Equidem is a dynamic and innovative people-centred organisation with a team representative of the same communities whose rights we seek to defend.

Equidem may be a young organisation, but it has already made a significant impact. Our teams in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and beyond have helped thousands of people from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to escape modern slavery, exploitation and even death. We have exposed injustices perpetrated by some of the most powerful states and businesses in the world, and helped build the human rights movement from the grassroots to the international-level with a positive, inclusive vision of a better society.

The role of Head of Programmes is an exciting and dynamic leadership position within a rapidly expanding international human rights organisation. Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Programmes will be an integral part of the leadership team, alongside the Heads of Fundraising, Communications, and Operations. In this capacity, the Head of Programmes will oversee a team of experienced leaders in the field of human rights and grassroots activism, responsible for various areas such as Research, Investigations, Policy and Innovation, Advocacy and Campaigns.

We are looking for a talented, motivated and values-driven professional to advance Equidem's ambitious and exciting programmatic initiatives.

The Candidate:

▪ Profound expertise in designing, implementing, and evolving international programmes with a particular focus on human rights, labour rights, climate change, economic, social and cultural rights and international justice.

▪ Extensive international experience in developing and leading tailored programmes across two or more of the following areas: Asia, Africa, North America, Europe, and the Middle East that are adapted to regional and local contexts, ensuring their success and tangible impact.

▪ Demonstrated track record of crafting impactful programmes, substantiated by measurable evidence and a commitment to prioritizing impact. Experience of grant reporting and implementation of MEL processes.

▪ Experience in managing and mentoring staff, contributing to leadership teams within a matrixed organisation, and a dedication to collaborative teamwork with both internal colleagues and external partners.

▪ Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment, adapting to rapidly changing priorities, handling multiple deadlines, and consistently delivering high-quality work products.

▪ Exceptional oral and written communication skills.

▪ Demonstrated experience in building programs in complex environments involving stakeholders and partners from various sectors. 

For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisor at Berwick Partners Sandra Hamovic.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 31st July

Who we are and what we do?

We are the UK’s student mental health charity. We challenge the higher education sector, health sector, and government to work with students when making decisions that impact them, and make them accountable for prioritising student mental health. In collaboration with students, we show sector professionals what effective student mental health looks like, and bridge the gap between students and the communities around them to ensure their voices are always heard. 

By creating and curating resources, stories and tools, we empower students to build their own mental health toolkit to support themselves and their peers through university life and beyond. We want to empower and inspire students to use their voice to share their stories and advocate for themselves. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Programme Coordinator to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract and support the effective delivery of the Student Space programme. In this role, you will play a vital role in programme management, including stakeholder relationships, maintaining a university directory, and supporting digital, data, and programme reporting.

Role purpose

To provide programme management support within Student Space. Work with the wider team to develop, promote and continuously improve the platform and services with specific responsibilities for programme data, stakeholder management, university directory development and administration.

For a more detailed job description and person specification please refer to our Recruitment pack. 

Responsibilities

• Provide effective coordination and delivery support to the Student Space programme.
• Working closely with the Senior Programme Managers and wider team members to ensure successful delivery of programmes.
• Be the first point of contact for Student Space Programme enquiries, being responsible for incoming and outgoing communication, fielding and distributing to other team members accordingly and responding as directed.
• Set up internal and external meetings for the Student Space Programme taking responsibility for preparing papers, taking minutes, following up on actions, organising logistics, etc.
• Attend various programme-related meetings, actively contributing ideas to continually develop our programmes.
• Work closely with the Digital Lead and Senior Programme Manager for Student Space to support the management of the Student Space digital product, data analytics and reporting.
• Undertake tasks as determined by the Student Space Senior Programme Manager to support the
• Student Minds website digital transformation project (which will see the evolution of Student Minds websites).
• Lead the collation, reviewing, and analysis of data from a range of sources e.g. Google Analytics, HotJar, in line with programme decisions and developments.
• Design, generate and analyse monthly and quarterly data reports in line with agreed requirements and give feedback to other Student Space programme team members.
• Ensure good data management and systems are effective and efficient.
• Representing the programme at various digital group meetings.
• Please refer to our recruitment pack for Person specification and to see the full list of role responsibilities 

Why work for us?

• Meaningful Mission: Join a team committed to ensuring no Student should be held back by their mental health.  
• Nurturing employee wellbeing is central to our culture. That's why we provide each team member with 10% wellbeing time, approximately 3.5 hours a week, to invest in activities such as gym sessions, yoga, extended lunch breaks, or simply taking a rejuvenating walk. Join us and experience a workplace where your health and happiness are valued.
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: We value diversity and inclusion, and we actively promote equity in our recruitment process. We use priority interview scheme for candidates from ethnically diverse backgrounds and employ blind shortlisting techniques to ensure fairness and eliminate discrimination.
• Transparent Recruitment Process: Instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.

Role details

• Contract: 12 months fixed-term
• Working hours: 22.5 (3 days per week, 60% equivalent to a full-time role)
• Location: We are open to flexible, hybrid and remote working, with some in-person attendance at our in-person team days in Leeds (3 per year).
• Pro-Rated Part-Time Salary Range: £14,955.6 to £16,995 per annum

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus a 2-week winter closure (pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Flexible working - we encourage all employees to reflect on when and where they work best and how they need to fit work around caring or other commitments.
• Wellbeing is at the heart of what we do - we support staff to implement Wellness Action Plans and offer 10% of weekly working hours for you to invest in your wellbeing.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - we also offer wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme which provides a wide range of resources as well as confidential counselling.

How to apply?

1. Download the recruitment pack in the document section, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications. 
2. Complete the Equality Monitoring Form.  
3. Download and complete our application form which is available in the document section below. 
4. Upload your completed application form NOT your CV.

Application deadline: 18th August
Interviews: w/c 2nd September

Any personal data relating to applications will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party. For more information on how we use and protect your data please see the Privacy Notice attached below in the documents section.

Department: Field Programmes 
Reports to: Delivery and Impact Manager
Location: UK
Contract: Full time or part time

This post is based in the UK with a requirement to travel to meetings in Bath, London and elsewhere on average once a week. Occasional visits to Durrell’s headquarters in Jersey will be required and some travel to overseas field sites may be required.

This role is an integral part of the Field Programmes team, working with other programme staff in the UK and overseas, and the Fundraising Department to identify and secure funding from institutional donors, including governments, bi-lateral agencies and large foundations and trusts, to deliver Durrell’s global conservation work. Working with field programmes on the design and development of funding proposals is a key part of this role.

Durrell’s field programmes are located globally, including in Madagascar, India, Mauritius, the Caribbean, Galapagos and the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible, alongside colleagues, for developing and managing a portfolio, cultivating relationships with donors, and managing grant applications and reporting.

We will consider part time for the right candidate. 

Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities 

The Director of Programmes, Policy and Advocacy is a senior leadership and strategic role within CIUK.A key member of CIUK Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with overall responsibility for the programmes, policy, and advocacy.The role is responsible for providing leadership to the directorate, contributing to the development and implementation of organisational Strategy, raising income from FCDO and other institutional donors, contract delivery and compliance, and safeguarding focal point on the leadership team. The postholder will provide expert support and advice to the CEO, the Board and the Impact and Transformation Sub-committee of the Board across programme, policy, and advocacy. Together with fellow SLT members the Director has collective responsibility for the delivery of the CIUK strategy, ensures effective cross organisational work to this end, and ensures CIUK becomes a great place to work, supporting an anti-racist, feminist, diverse and inclusive organisational culture.

Within the confederation, the post-holder is an important voice in shaping and influencing organisational thinking, policy, and operations within the CARE International confederation, being a member of the Global and European Programme Directors working groups.

CIUK’s restricted income from donors is significant and is CIUK’s largest income stream. As such, the post holder must be an expert in the delivery of restricted-funded programming and in particular in the ways of working of FCDO as a donor, and have the ability to influence senior donor counterparts. They must have significant experience of working for an INGO like CARE to deliver complex programming in challenging contexts. Our largest programmes are complex multi-partner consortia in fragile contexts with budgets of up to £60m.

As a leader of a large team, the role-holder requires strong people leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate strategy into action, motivate colleagues and demonstrate to team members how their role links to organisational strategy and objectives. 

Why work for us?

The Programme, Policy and Advocacy Department is at the very centre of CARE International UK (CIUK) new strategy ‘Women leading change in times of crisis’, as it is the engine room for our programme impact. It is also driving the thought leadership around how to change our role to promote greater local leadership of CARE’s work, and support women’s voice and leadership in climate and humanitarian action.

Whilst our extremely capable permanent Director of Programme, Policy and Advocacy takes a break to welcome an addition to her family, we are seeking an exceptional leader to be part of the Senior Leadership Team of CARE International UK (CIUK).After a period of challenge and transition we are in a stronger position. You will be joining the UK team at an exciting time as we make real, and accelerate delivery of our new strategy, and build solid working relationships with the new Government.

About you

Your experience of leading a significant programme function within the international development and humanitarian sector is essential.You will also have experience of working with FCDO, growing institutional income, and overseeing a significant portfolio of grants and contracts.You will have deep knowledge of feminist and locally led approaches to development, some experience of advocacy and policy making, and a passion to put women and girls at the heart of development.Your strategic leadership, inspiring people, effective financial, and change management experience, will come together to make you a strong candidate to lead this circa 50 person team with over £200m under management. Previous experience within the CARE confederation would be welcomed.

About the role

The Director of Programme, Policy and Advocacy is a senior and strategic role and a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with overall responsibility for providing leadership to the directorate and contributing to the development and implementation of organisational strategy and effective cross-organisational work.

The role provides expert support to the CEO, the Board and the Impact and Transformation Sub-committee of the Board. Within the CARE confederation, the post-holder is an important voice in shaping and influencing organisational thinking, policy and operations within the CI confederation, being a member of the Global and European Programme Directors working groups.

CIUK’s restricted income from donors is significant and is CIUK’s largest income stream. As such, you must be an expert in the delivery of restricted-funded programming and in particular in the ways of working of FCDO as a donor and have the ability to influence senior donor counterparts. You must have significant experience of working for an INGO like CARE to deliver complex programming in challenging contexts. Our largest programmes are complex multi-partner consortia in fragile contexts with budgets of up to £60m.

As a leader of a large team, the role-holder requires strong people leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate strategy into action, motivate colleagues and demonstrate to team members how their role links to organisational strategy and objectives. 

About CARE

CARE International is one of the world’s leading humanitarian and development charities. We fight poverty and injustice in the world’s most vulnerable places.We save lives in disasters and conflicts. We stand with women, girls and their communities to achieve lasting change for a better future.

Safeguarding

CARE International UK has a zero-tolerance approach to any abuse to, sexual harassment of or exploitation of, a vulnerable adult or child by any of our staff, representatives or partners. CARE International UK expects all staff to share this commitment through our Safeguarding Policy and our Code of Conduct. They are responsible for ensuring they understand and work within the remit of these policies throughout their time at CARE International UK.

Safeguarding our beneficiaries is our top priority in everything we do, including recruitment. All offers of employment at CARE International UK are subject to:

• satisfactory references. CARE International UK participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
• appropriate criminal record checks (including a Bridger check). 

By submitting an application, the applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to Equality and value Diversity.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and particularly welcome applications from disabled people. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role (see person specification). If you require the candidate brief or need to submit your application in an alternative format, because of a disability, please contact CARE International UK.

We also encourage people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at CARE International UK.

Please note that in compliance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all job offers at Care International UK are conditional on eligibility to work in the UK

A fantastic charity representing a community of families bereaved by gambling-related suicide is looking for a Programme Manager - Gambling Harm Prevention, on a two-year fixed-term contract.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000

Location: Home based with travel within the Midlands

As Programme Manager, you will take responsibility for the management and delivery of this range of prevention projects, initially focusing on work in the Midlands.

Key responsibilities include:

• Embedding and overseeing a project management approach to prevention programmes and delivery contracts.
• Coordinating and leading programmes and project meetings with the delivery team, ensuring project deliverables, KPIs and milestones are met.
• Managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including management, funders, partners and commissioners.
• Working closely with the Head of Prevention and Prevention Manager, contributing to the development and roll out of training and information materials and programmes.
• Managing monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring external and internal reporting requirements are met and key relationships are effectively managed.
• Ensuring quality assurance in the delivery of materials are delivered by teachers, trainers or tutors (the programme’s ‘Trained Trainers’).
• Supporting the Fundraising Manager, Head of Prevention and Chief Operating and Development Officer to secure funding, by inputting into funding proposals, contract tenders and other fundraising activities.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing projects and project management systems and will have some experience of delivering education, awareness or training initiatives to young people and/or adults. Experience in engaging and building relationships with a variety of relevant stakeholders in health, public health, education and in charities is key, alongside critical awareness of the role of the industry in influencing messaging around gambling. You must also have the ability to travel throughout England, and elsewhere in the UK and Ireland on occasion

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic, and compassionate leader to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of our non-profit organisation.

The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial leadership of Appeer, at an exciting phase of our growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to our mission, a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with hidden disabilities, and a proven track record of leadership in a similar setting. The postholder will lead Appeer into its next phase of growth and develop sustainability into the future. See detailed job description and person specification.

Location: Home Based with travel to Woking, Surrey, and surrounds for some meetings and Sessions

Contract: Permanent, 0.8-Full-time (negotiable based on candidate profile)

Salary: £41,000 per annum  pro rata

Key Responsibilities of the CEO:

Leadership and Strategy:

● Develop and implement the strategic vision and direction for the organisation in collaboration with the Board of Directors

● Foster a culture of inclusivity, innovation, support and continuous improvement

● Represent the organisation publicly, serving as a passionate advocate for our community

Operational Management:

● Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services.

● Develop and implement policies and procedures aligned with our mission and goals

● Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and best practices including but not limited to safeguarding, employment law, GDPR and finance

● Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and stakeholder contracts and agreements.

● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures

Financial Oversight:

● Develop and manage the annual budget in conjunction with the Board of Directors, working as part of the Finance Committee

● Ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation through sound fiscal management and oversight

● Oversee effective pursuit and management of funding, including grants, donations, corporate sponsorship, commissions and partnerships and coordinate large fundraising bids

Stakeholder Engagement:

● Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including beneficiaries, families, staff, funders, and community partners

● Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to support governance and strategic roles

● Provide excellent donor stewardship and nurture strong relationships with funders

● Identify new opportunities for engagement with the wider community to raise awareness and support for the organisation’s mission

Team Management:

● Lead, mentor, and develop the management team and staff, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment

● Direct line management of Programme Managers, Engagement Manager and Business Manager

● Ensure appropriate staffing levels and development opportunities for employees

● Promote a culture of collaboration, respect, and accountability

● Act as Appeer’s Equality Lead and oversee Appeer’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures

About Us:

Appeer is a Community Interest Company (CIC) set up to deliver services that support autistic girls and women (and those assigned female at birth) to connect with peers, to develop their life/work skills and to support their wellbeing.  We provide in person and online activity groups and programmes, alternative provision, events and resources for those in the community that we serve, their parents/carers and other professionals. We are not a therapeutic setting and as such do not offer clinical support or 1:1 supervision. We were established in 2019 and have since grown rapidly from a small startup to a robust small-medium  enterprise with a turnover of £250k and serving well over 400 beneficiaries a year.

All our work is firmly rooted in a ‘positive peer approach’, providing an enjoyable, pressure-free and beneficiary-centred space for connecting with others and exploring interests and hobbies in a place they can truly be themselves. We also facilitate light touch exploration of autism and the discovery and sharing of helpful tools and approaches for navigating the neurodivergent experience.

Our aim is to safeguard and enhance our beneficiaries’ wellbeing, build on their strengths, foster peer support and social networks and promote a positive outlook, whilst never dismissing the challenges they may face. We categorically reject a deficit-based view of neurodivergence and work on the basis that all brains are different and deserve equal respect, freedom and scope for expression.

Appeer is led by lived-experience staff and volunteers, and we strive to maintain an inclusive, supportive and creative working environment where everyone feels supported to do their best. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV and cover letter outlining their interest, suitability and vision for the role by 5pm on 12th August  2024. We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close the application window sooner than 12th August 2024 if a suitable shortlist of candidates has been identified.

Appeer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are also committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process for all vacancies.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodations in order to effectively access the recruitment process.

If you would like any further information about the role or application process, please contact: Claire Livingston who may arrange a conversation with the CEO or a director with you.

This job is funded in part by a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund which will be funding 24 hours per week of this role.

This job is subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Job Title: Project Officer

Position Type: Paid/Full time

Reports to: Project Coordinator

Based at: School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 5 days a week, 9am-5pm (some flexibility required to attend breakfast and after school clubs) 

Salary: £31,138 FTE

Holiday: 31 days including bank holidays that fall on working days. Holidays must be taken during school holidays

Pension: School Food Matters matches pension contributions at 5% of pensionable earnings

Contract: Temporary – 12 months

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.

Healthy Zones programme

Healthy Zones supports primary, secondary and special schools to create a food environment that puts young people's health centre stage. We are working with schools to develop food policies and to improve the food served in their breakfast and after school clubs. The programme uses a whole school approach through hands-on engagement with students, staff, kitchen teams, governors and parents.

Job Purpose

· To promote, develop and deliver the Healthy Zones programme across schools in Southwark and Lambeth

· Support with the expansion of the Healthy Zones programme across other regions in England

Key Tasks include:

•  Recruit schools to take part in Healthy Zones
• Complete food audits in schools looking across the whole school day (training provided)
• Develop and deliver healthy after school club and breakfast club modules (convene working groups in schools, run simple food preparation engagement sessions (training provided), empower student voice, build relationships with the after-school club staff)
• Develop food policy improvements in schools in our six key areas by building relationships with staff, and engaging students, parents and governors
• Build relationships and work closely / maintain relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark to improve the food they offer their students
• Build and support relationships with contacts in partner organisations/LAs, and deliver training where necessary
• Collecting data and maintaining accurate records relating to the programme in Airtable
• Work closely with our Evaluation Manager to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep Programme Manager fully updated on progress

• Keeping up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

 Person specification

 Essential  

· Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail

· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email

· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals 

· Comfortable engaging with variety of audiences (students, school staff and parents), incl. writing and responding to email, conducting telephone, virtual and face to face meetings, and running workshops 

· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed

· Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

Desirable  

·Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation

·Experience of working in education

·       An interest in food education and children’s health

THE CHARITY  

Unfold is led by the people we serve, and we get people where they want to be. We’re a bold, agile and growing organization, with a friendly, energetic and welcoming team. As an established local charity, we’re powered by volunteers who support young people and families to identify and achieve goals that matter to them. We provide mentoring and peer support groups to people in Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and the neighbouring boroughs.  

We’re open to everyone, but we target those who face the most challenges: 93% of the people we work with describe themselves as coming from a racialized group, 85% of the families we support are single-parent households headed by a woman, and 75% of the children we support are eligible for free school meals. We also run specialized programmes of support for people seeking asylum and those with refugee status. Last year we provided one-to-one mentoring to over 246 people, and group support to a further 252 people. With increasing demand for our services, we expect to provide direct support to over 350 individuals in the coming year.  

In our programme of support for parents, we have two primary programmes, a ‘Mentoring for Mothers’, for women with children aged 5+, which aims to improve well-being, confidence, connectedness and reduce loneliness. We also run Women’s Support Groups, which are friendly, relaxed spaces for women to meet, socialise, share challenges, offer support to one another and find out about services that meet their needs.  

POSITION SUMMARY  

In partnership with the local authority, Unfold is developing a new programme in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea in support of the families who have been made homeless or are at risk of homelessness who are accommodated in Bed & Breakfast and commercial hotels, within and outside of the borough. Collaborating with local family services and public health team, Unfold will offer  

• Outreach to families in hotels and B&Bs  
• Women’s Support Group  
• Mentoring for five women  

As an Outreach & Programme Coordinator Officer, you will be visiting the families and carrying out a screening to identify priority needs for appropriate signposting and connecting the families back to local services in Kensington & Chelsea. Part of the role will be to set up and run a weekly Women’s Support Group aiming to support the families build connections and find about further services in Kensington & Chelsea or in their new areas. Mentoring is part of the support women will be able to access, and as the Outreach & Programme Coordinator Officer you will be identifying women who are ready to engage in mentoring and working with Unfold colleagues to match them with a mentor, supporting mentoring pairs in their time together.  

At Unfold, we work with people with different needs, ages, and backgrounds, so the right person for this role needs to be a great communicator, enjoys connecting with people, has empathy and understands the challenges families face in temporary accommodation arrangements.  

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Outreach

• Create a plan for visiting on a regular basis all Bed & Breakfast and commercial hotels in five main London boroughs where families have been placed.  
• Act as a friendly face who families will trust, building recognition and local knowledge.  
• Conduct an initial screening on location to summarise the families’ – both parents and children presenting circumstances.  
• Following project referral pathways, share findings of the screening with partner services in Kensington and Chelsea, ensuring that appropriate services are notified.  
• Assist families to engage with family support services in Kensington & Chelsea.  
• Assist families to access local services in the borough the hotel is located within if appropriate. 
• Signpost to local wellbeing activities to meet needs identified by the family, taking into consideration their specific needs and interests.  
• Update appropriate resources and signposting materials.  
• Identify risks and escalate them in a timely manner to appropriate services.  

Women’s Support Group Facilitation & Coordination  

• With the support of the Programme Manager, set up and coordinate one weekly Women’s Support Group, following Unfold’s peer support model.  
• Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere so that members feel at ease and able to determine group activities.
• Conduct monitoring of the WSG, including new member registration and attendance.  
• Coordinate resources and materials needed for the smooth running of the sessions and signposting.  
• Plan groups to meet the needs of members, with lively and engaging sessions in response to needs of group members, coordinating visits from external partners in health, wellbeing, culture and arts.  
• Be proactive in outreach and communications to the group, maximising participation and ensuring that everyone feels welcome.  

Mentoring Support  

• Promote mentoring to women in hotels and B&Bs, so that they’re aware of the benefits and feel they can take up the offer when they’re ready.  
• Identify and onboard participants who are ready for mentoring.  
• Organise and run assessment and matching sessions for five women, periodically reviewing with mentors and mentees.  
• Support mentors to connect mentees with services and activities that meet their needs, using knowledge of local services  
• Ensure all participants are aware of and follow safeguarding measures in line with Unfold’s policies.  
• Provide ongoing support to volunteers to help them flourish as mentors responding to any questions and concerns.  
• Support in the delivery of virtual and in-person mentor training and monthly supervision sessions.  
• Make sure our monitoring systems are being used as intended providing support to mentors and mentees as needed.  

Administrative Support  

• Manage cases with Beacon, our CRM system, making sure all the data is inputted correctly and is up-to-date.  

Other Duties and Responsibilities  

• Participate in regular management supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal; help to identify your own job-related development and training needs.  
• Adhere to Unfold’s code of confidentiality, safeguarding, equal opportunities and all other policies.  
• Undertake your role in a professional manner and maintain a high-quality standard of work in accordance with aims, values and ethos of Unfold.  

The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. As the role evolves, the Senior Programme Officer may require undertaking other tasks assigned by the Programme Manager and it is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.  

The role may involve out of hours working, for which time off in lieu will be granted.  

Join and update project meetings with council and NHS colleagues

ABOUT YOU

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written), with excellent written and spoken English.  
• An ability to communicate with people from a wide range of backgrounds.  
• Experience working with adults seeking support in the community.
• Experience of working with families and children.  
• Experience of working or volunteering in a drop in setting.  
• Knowledge and experience about safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ideally in volunteering contexts.  
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office suite.  
• Excellent organisational skills – ability to manage multiple tasks.  

Personal Attributes

• Passionate about supporting families to improve outcomes for children, young people and parents.  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills  
• Empathy with people facing challenging situations.  
• A hands-on, highly motivated individual with great empathy.  
• Ability to work as part of a small team, listening to and valuing the contribution of all staff, service users and volunteers, whilst also working independently.  
• Willing and able to work the occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable 

• Ability to work with CRM systems and databases.  
• Has knowledge or lived experience in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea.  
• Understanding of the welfare system.  
• Understanding of the housing rights & entitlements of individuals.  
• Ability to speak another language, for example Pashtu, Dari, Urdu, Arabic, Farsi language skills.  
• Experience of building and sustaining effective partnerships and external networks  
• Track record of volunteer management  

As the post may involve contact with children and vulnerable adults, a DBS check and two references will be required.  

Unfold is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post however is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Who we are:

As an award-winning charity, KEEN exists because children and adults with disabilities and additional needs are still not fully included in their communities, and this has to change! We create our own inclusive programme of sessions and projects for our children and adults to support and empower their development, assisted by our enthusiastic, friendly and active volunteer team, support other organisations to make their own provision open to all, and campaign more widely for a fairer inclusive society.

The Role:

Our Project Coordinator for In-Person activities in Oxford is a key leadership role at the heart of our sociable and fun team. You will coordinate all aspects of our inspiring and unique in-person session programme with six sessions a week spanning gardening to sports, recruit and support our exceptional volunteers, and be the primary contact for them and our community. 

Each day as the KEEN Coordinator is very different. In one day, you might be a guest speaker in a local school or business, then running a Zig-Zag dinosaur themed crafts session for our under 10’s, before training new volunteers in adaptations they could use in our young adult’s drama session. On another day you might be in meetings with the local authority about enhancing inclusivity, finalising a KEEN fundraising application and then attending a volunteer social in the evening.

If those sounds like worthwhile days that you could see yourself making the most of: you could be our new Programme Coordinator. 

Download our candidate application pack for the detailed job specification, additional information on our session programmes and guidance on making a successful application. To discuss the role further, request an informal phone call with one of our Trustee team.

To Apply

• To apply, press the 'Quick Apply button' and attach a CV and a cover letter (no more than one page each) detailing how you meet the position requirements or situations in which you have demonstrated some of the listed qualities.
• Please also state your availability for interview (dates and time blocks) during the week of the 29th of July – 11th August.
• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and those on a shortlist invited to a first interview in the period between the 29th of July – 11th August, with assessment also including a practical task. The successful candidate will be subject to a full DBS check before any appointment is confirmed.

Accessibility

Can we make any accessibility adaptations that would help you to complete this application? We are happy to provide recruitment materials in large print, audio and other formats, to accept applications in other formats, and to make adjustments throughout the interview process. Please get in touch with us via email or message to discuss any ways we can assist you.

KEEN is a Disability Confident Employer (Registration Number DCS043173) and is committed to offering an interview to all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for the job role where possible. When submitting your application, please select 'Yes' to the question on the application form asking 'Do you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Employers Guaranteed Interview Scheme'.

The Alumni and Development team at the University of Strathclyde seeks to appoint an experienced fundraiser to the post of Development Officer (Scholarships).  This is a 12-month maternity cover contract where you will be responsible for an exciting and popular student scholarships programme.  You will play a key role in the account management of student scholarship support from our alumni, trusts and company supporters.  This is an opportunity to progress your fundraising career in a Higher Education environment and to develop your fundraising skills.   

Strathclyde is a socially progressive university and we aim to widen access to university for students from all backgrounds, including those in financial need. We are also a research intensive university, which makes and impact on society and our scholarships help us to attract the most talented research students.  If you are passionate about helping students to succeed, then you will have the opportunity to support our vision and make an impact.

 Your day to day responsibilities include face-to-face fundraising meetings with donors and potential donors; organising small cultivation events to develop donor relationships and working across the University with staff and students to deliver a variety of important scholarship programmes. 

The successful candidate will have some face to face fundraising experience and will be looking to take the next step in their career as a fundraising professional in a supportive environment.

Brief Outline of Job:

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· Establish and deliver a programme of fundraising and donor engagement to raise philanthropic support for the University scholarship programme (gifts of £6,000+ - £30,000)

· Identify, build and develop relationships with potential donors through face-to-face meetings and by organizing small, exclusive events (lunches, dinners and receptions).

· Aim to raise c£300k in scholarship funds over the year’s contract.

· Prepare funding proposals for potential supporters. Scholarships donors include alumni, corporate donors and trusts & foundations. 

· Prepare reports and steward existing donors to ensure ongoing support.

· Support the development of scholarship fundraising strategy, working closely with the Individual Giving Manager.

· Manage relationships with major scholarship partners, working with senior colleagues from across the University in this goal. This includes creating funding proposals, producing annual reports and organising visit and events.

· Develop fundraising materials by producing engaging copy and cases for funding support.

Please refer to the full job desciption for more information and details on how to apply.