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Interim Head of Training and Education

Location: Hybrid (UK based with regular travel to Bristol and London)

Salary: £57,000 per year (pro-rata) - Grade 6 plus Inner London Weighting of £3,483.94 if eligible

Length of contract: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours per week: 28 hours 

Start date: Required immediately

Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged, on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success, please apply ASAP. 

Who are Women’s Aid?

Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse. 

Purpose of the Interim Head of Training and Education role:  

The successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the Training and Education function within Women’s Aid through a period of significant change, whilst maintaining a focus on the delivery of high quality training products to a diverse set of audiences.

Key duties and responsibilities of the Interim Head of Training and Education:

• Have oversight and hold strategic responsibility for the delivery of training and accredited education and qualifications that are developed and delivered by Women’s Aid.  
• Manage a team of skilled and qualified training officers, ensuring smooth and responsive delivery to a range of contracts and with a well evidenced and robust quality assurance and reviewing infrastructure.
• Work closely with the wider senior leadership team, to source and secure new business and funding to enable the organisation to sustain itself and further develop. 
• Support the existing initiative of building back and team development that is planned across the next six months.

What we are looking for in our Interim Head of Training and Education:

• An experienced and agile senior manager with experience of supporting service through change in an interim context. 
• Demonstrable experience of designing, developing and delivery of accredited training in an income generating environment
• In in depth strategic knowledge of the key challenges and risks inherent for the VAWG sector
• A results driven team player with sophisticated people skills who can foster a positive future facing culture.

Benefits of joining us as our Interim Head of Training and Education include:

• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days + 2 Company Holidays + 8 UK Bank Holidays, with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days.  
• Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
• Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
• Making a Genuine Difference: in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.

How to apply?

• Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification. 
• Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to the recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).   

NB:

• Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
• If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 
• All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
• Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women. 
• Please read our Single Sex Statement on the Women's Aid website

Location: Home-based with occasional travel
Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours
Contract Type: 1 year, Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £51,870
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. They’ll be sharing more information on their strategy soon but, it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike; promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone; and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Come with them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to them.

This is a maternity cover role with a 1-year fixed term contract.

Applications close: 19th July 9:00am on the closing date.

You may also have experience in the following: Brand Manager, Branding Specialist, Brand Strategy Manager, Brand Development Coordinator, Brand Marketing Manager, Brand Identity Specialist, Brand Management Supervisor, CMO, Marketing and Branding Executive, Brand and Marketing Consultant Director of Marketing Communications, Branding and Advertising Manager, Marketing and Branding Executive, Marketing Manager etc.

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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

CRM Learning and Engagement Manager
(known internally as DARS Senior User Engagement Officer)

Location: Oxford – hybrid working may be an option

Salary: Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 per annum with possible extension to £48,350.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

The Development and Alumni Relations System (DARS) team is dedicated to enhancing the University's engagement with its alumni and donors through an advanced constituent relationship management system. Our team focuses on supporting this CRM system to drive fundraising and strengthen alumni relations, ensuring seamless collaboration and continuous improvement in our processes and user support.

About the Role

As a member of the User Engagement team, your role will be integral to supporting and enhancing the University's CRM system for development and alumni engagement. Key responsibilities include:

• User Training and Engagement: Develop and update training courses, create learning materials, and facilitate workshops to ensure effective user engagement with the DARS system.
• Business Process Improvement: Analyse and enhance business processes to optimize the functionality and efficiency of the DARS system.
• Support and Relationship Management: Provide comprehensive support through one-on-one coaching, project assistance, and managing key business partnerships to maintain strong collaborative relationships.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to clearly convey information and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and presentations.
• Analytical Abilities: Proficiency in analysing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Relationship Management: Experience in managing and nurturing business partnerships or building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Proficient in utilising Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to create impactful presentations and documents.
  • Proficient in learning management systems (LMS) and various e-learning platforms.
  • Knowledge of the DARS system as used at the University of Oxford; or of other comparable fundraising or relationship management software (such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce
• Project Management: Skills in managing projects, providing project support, and ensuring timely delivery of objectives.
• Training and Development: Proficient in designing and implementing training programs, crafting educational resources, and utilising learning management systems to enhance employee development.

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

• Flexible hybrid working
• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• days annual leave
• Membership to CASE
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Cycle loan scheme
• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Application process:

• Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal for Vacancy ID: 173358.
• Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 4 July 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take on 19 July 2024, in person in Oxford.

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

Disability Solutions West Midlands are seeking to recruit a Welfare Benefits Caseworker to support people with disabilities living in Stoke-on-Trent to secure appropriate welfare benefits and to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions. Based at Disability Solutions HQ (North Staffordshire Medical Institute in Hartshill), the successful candidate will have proven successful experience of working in the welfare benefits advice sector and will have an excellent working knowledge and experience of the welfare benefits system. The successful candidate will have a full driving licence and daily use of a car.

Role responsibilities: 

· You will be supporting people with disabilities and their families to claim disability-related welfare benefits.

· Help to challenge unfavourable benefit decisions in preparation for appeals.

· Through your work, identify wider services and signpost / refer people with disabilities to teams and services that can support them.

About Disability Solutions West Midlands (DSWM) - we are a user-led pan-disability charity based in Stoke-on-Trent and have been working in the city for over 40 years. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to attain the highest possible quality of life, through listening, information, advice, guidance, and emotional support.

DSWM Advice Team - providing advice, guidance, information, and representation for people with disabilities, and their carers, living within the city of Stoke-on-Trent.  Our service utilises a range of approaches to best suit the specific needs of clients, including telephone contact, face-to-face interviews and outreach clinic visits.

Please refer to the full job description attached below.

Successful applicants will be required to prepare a 7-minute presentation to deliver at interview regarding:

“What are the main issues facing people with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Stoke-on-Trent, and how has Welfare Reform impacted upon their lives?”

Candidates are asked to bring their presentation on a data stick. A laptop and projector will be ready for candidates to use on the day of the interview.

Sophie Hayes Foundation is a dynamic charity, focused on supporting survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking rebuild their lives and achieve sustainable freedom by providing invaluable training, coaching, work experience and advocacy across the UK.

We are seeking a Head of Fundraising & Engagement to provide vision, leadership and hands on delivery for income generation and communications to inspire and empower a small team and drive growth in the charity’s income, communications and campaigns.

Bringing proven experience in successfully developing and implementing fundraising and communication strategies, you will be an expert in building relationships with partners and donors and have a track record of delivering voluntary income growth.

Today there is greater need than ever before for survivors of modern slavery to be supported to rebuild their lives and remain free. If you are passionate about seeing this happen, we’d love to hear from you. 

Location: Remote working in the UK

Responsible to: Chief Operations Officer

Contract type: Full-time/6-month temporary contract, 37 hours a week

Closing date: Tuesday 02 July 2024 at 9 AM

Interviews: We will be interviewing on a rolling basis

Who we are

Speakers for Schools is the largest social mobility charity in the UK. We help to level the playing field between state and independent schools by giving all young people access to the same prestigious networks available to the top fee-paying schools.

We believe that by inspiring young people to explore their ambitions through our speaker programme, facilitating access to multi-day experiences of the world of work, and supporting young people to successfully seize opportunities available to them, then we can make a profound difference to the lives of young people, their future happiness and prosperity.

By 2028, our ambition is that every young person in the UK has access to high quality work experience. Yet today, less than half of young people leave secondary school having had any work experience whatsoever. 

Role Summary

The Fundraising team is responsible for establishing and stewarding national donor relationships with high net-worth individuals, Trusts and Foundations, and some corporate partnerships. This is a relatively new team with an exciting challenge; to imbed exceptional new business and donor stewardship practices into the charity’s way of working. Having had the ongoing generous support of a single donor for many years, the team has worked on diversifying the charity’s income and is looking to grow and build on these relationships and develop new and more income generating partnerships.

The interim Head of Philanthropy will report into the Director of Fundraising (currently being recruited) and will be responsible for managing a Philanthropy Manager and the Donor Relations Manager. Further investment in this vital team is also planned. The Director of Fundraising will sit on the Senior Leadership Team.

Income generated through this team will contribute towards supporting the social mobility of disadvantaged young people across the UK. Speakers For Schools believe that every young person should be supported to achieve their potential.

Key Duties / Responsibilities:

• Research, qualify and actively seek out new funding opportunities, establishing and ultimately managing a dynamic flow of prospects. Demonstrating clear, timely progression in a pipeline portfolio. 
• Develop relationships with donors and other major funding partners, raising high-value, multi-year donations. 
• Build relationships with new and existing senior volunteers including members of our Board, providing support to the (fundraising) Development Committee to advance prospect and donor relationships. 
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to ensure our funders see the impact of their support and are kept updated about ways for them to stay and increase their involvement.
• Work in partnership with the Development and Programme Directorates to ensure joined up solutions are in place and a seamless customer partner journeys are in place.
• Write persuasive proposals, reports and other engagement materials that clearly communicate the impact and importance of a donor’s commitment to our work. 
• Pitch compelling partnership opportunities through presentations, visits, and personal conversations with potential donors. 
• Use and update the CRM system (Salesforce) to ensure new business and donor activity reflect work being undertaken and progression of all relationships. 
• Support the delivery of events such as dinners hosted by members of our Board and senior volunteers. 
• Manage and inspire the Fundraising Team

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties required.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:

• A flair for new business and resilience in the face of knock-backs and challenges
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and confidence presenting in internal and external meetings
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build positive and authentic relationships with a range of people
• A strong understanding of philanthropy and corporate giving trends and what motivates different donors
• The experience to make informed approaches to prospects and manage relationships with emotional intelligence and an appreciation of motivations to give
• A strong passion and empathy for the challenges facing the young people we exist to serve
• Experience of fundraising or new business and knowledge of what motivates donors to support charities
• Experience of building compelling asks responsive to donor/client interests and working with a complex organisation to deliver on these
• Experience of delivering on time within a target driven environment
• A collaborative approach; taking others on the journey with you and sharing knowledge / expertise for the benefit of the wider organisation
• Track record of securing and managing 5 figure gifts from a range of donors

Speakers for Schools Values

PASSION: We are committed to levelling the playing field for young people across the UK, creating social mobility and tackling disadvantages.

AGILITY:We challenge our ideas of what is possible in order to better meet the needs of those we support. We are human, make mistakes, learn, evolve and adapt.

INTEGRITY:We act with empathy and bring our authentic selves to work every day. We value and respect the talent, time and intentions of those we work with.

COLLABORATION:We are one team with one mission and only by working together can we deliver better outcomes for young people. We support each other unconditionally and feel motivation in shared success as well as individual progress.

DIVERSITY:We know it takes people with different ideas, strengths, identities, interests, and cultural backgrounds to make our organisation succeed. We encourage constructive debate and critical friendship.

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Morning of your birthday off
• Winter shutdown
• Pension scheme
• 3 voluntary days per year
• Wellbeing programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption package
• Subsidised office furniture
• Perkbox
• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core

Speakers for schools is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity among our workforces. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us.

The Application Process:

Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through our recruitment portal.

The deadline to submit your application is Tuesday 02 July 2024 at 9AM. Please note that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Speakers for Schools is committed to safeguarding the young people we work with and expects all staff members to share this commitment. Appointees are subject to a DBS check. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants. You are also required to have the Right to Work in the UK for this role.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

About the role
This is a senior role working across the whole Charity, tasked with growing public awareness and support for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity. Leading on marketing, PR, brand and design, this role will manage relations with media, stakeholders, supporters and the wider public, creating and delivering engaging campaigns, generating support for the Charity, demonstrating impact and increasing income generation.

This is an exciting time to join the Charity as it moves to the next stage in its growth. As part of a busy and ambitious team, this role would suit an experienced, proactive and creative individual with a talent for storytelling and a knowledge of data-driven marketing.

You’ll have strong commercial knowledge, with the ability to apply this to the Charity sector; adding value to our existing fundraising activities and impact reporting.   

Key responsibilities include:

• Create and deliver a comprehensive marketing & public relations strategy for the Charity to increase levels of awareness, reaching and engaging audiences.
• Build brand awareness, promote income generation and communicate activities and impact.
• Identify, create and maximise press, PR and marketing opportunities for the Charity to achieve strong positive coverage in print, broadcast and online media.
• Utilise the full mix of communications and marketing tools, including media and public relations, internal communications, brand marketing, advertising, campaigns, direct marketing, digital and social media and production of materials
• Lead and give strategic marketing direction to the charity team, taking responsibility for all marketing activities within the charity to ensure consistent messaging
• Identify and develop key relationships with journalists and influencers across a broad range of media
• Lead, manage and plan key Charity marketing and communications initiatives such as the annual Glow Green Night Walk and Annual Ball.
• Be responsible for brand management, ensuring consistency across all internal and external communications and adherence to brand and corporate identity guidelines.
• Oversee the design, production and dissemination of marketing and communications collateral, as required including annual reports and impact statements.

About the Charity

Clatterbridge Cancer Charity is an independent Charity, dedicated to supporting patients and research at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - one of the UK’s leading cancer hospitals.

It’s thanks to our supporters that we can achieve so much for people with cancer across Merseyside and Cheshire, which may not be possible through NHS funding alone.

This includes fund life-saving research to shape cancer care for generations to come, investing in leading technology that drive better outcomes for people with cancer, enhancing the patient environment to support health & wellbeing and enabling innovations in care for every patient, every day.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Hybrid working with base office at The Spine Building, Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA
Closing Date: 19 July 2024
Interview Date: 23 July 2024

Flexible / Hybrid Working Available

Director of Operations, Resilient Water Accelerator - WaterAid

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £70,800 - £79,650 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in the London office or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London, and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills to play a vital role in improving water security and climate resilience for those on the front line of climate change, making water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as the Director of Operations for the Resilient Water Accelerator and help to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team: The Director of Operations will play an integral leadership role in the Resilient Water Accelerator team. They will lead work to establish and deliver processes, governance, funding and operations for the Resilient Water Accelerator (RWA), and to oversee its development from a start-up being incubated within WaterAid to an independent, high-performing organisation. They will report directly into the RWA's CEO, shaping and delivering the future RWA as we evolve and grow to become an established, independent, successful organisation.

About the Role:
As our Director of Operations you will play an integral role in shaping and building this new initiative, creating its governance and processes, supporting its transition from start-up to implementation and in putting it on the path to independence. The RWA currently has 11 staff, based in 6 countries, and we have plans to build the team to around 18-20 over the next couple of years, to extend our delivery from 2 countries (currently Nigeria and Bangladesh) to 6, and to secure additional financing to complement the investment we have secured from the UK Government.

This is an exciting time to join the RWA as we move from our early inception phase to implementation and delivery. We are looking for someone who wants to help us shape and build the RWA in this next phase of work. In this role, you will create and lead the business operations for the team, making sure the RWA is able to deliver its full potential.

The role will include the following responsibilities:

• Business planning: lead work on annual business planning and the development of a 5 year plan, bringing in others in the team and externally to support this work and ensure buy-in. The plan will need to show how the RWA is delivering on funders' objectives as well as demonstrating how the RWA will work with new partners and expand and consolidate its operations, funding and impacts.
• Financial oversight: manage financial activities to ensure the strong performance of the RWA, including regular financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. The Director will manage the organisation's grant awards, reporting, accounts/audits and contracts with partner organisations, including procurement. They will support the CEO and others on fundraising, and will advise teams (including those in country) on budget availability to inform activities. They will need to work with WaterAid teams on all of these areas, and ensure compliance with WaterAid policies.
• Transition to independence: work with the CEO on plans for the RWA's independence from WaterAid, setting out and analysing options and making recommendations on structure, policies, governance, financing and timing, and overseeing the smooth transition from incubation within WaterAid to RWA being an independent not-for-profit organisation. The Director will need to consider legal, financial, governance, reputational, HR and other elements, seeking relevant external advice to ensure that the transition works for both the RWA and WaterAid. They will also advise on the creation of a Board and Advisory panel, and other relevant structures and relationships.
• Programme and project management: build out programme and project management for the RWA at both a global and country level, including internal reporting, updates and management of team's resources, and risks. Provide frameworks for effective decision-making and information management - including stakeholder databases; monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL); and knowledge management.
• Operational delivery: the Director will oversee the day-to-day internal operational activity of the RWA, and will need to deputise for the CEO in internal and external meetings. This will include shaping engagement with the current Steering Committee, setting team meeting agendas and preparing papers; overseeing recruitment; ensuring reporting to partners is delivered to time and quality; keeping track of contracts; overseeing due diligence; and working with Legal teams on core documentation such as contracts, NDAs and MOUs.

About You:

• At least 10 years' experience of designing and implementing appropriate organisational and operational governance structures, ideally including some time working for a small organisation, start-up or not-for-profit.
• Financial literacy, with experience of financial management in an organisation, preferably in a not-for-profit environment.
• Strong relationship management skills with a range of NGO, government and private sector partners.
• Experience of working with geographically dispersed teams.
• An organised and structured approach to work, managing deadlines and competing priorities.
• Strong communications skills with experience of preparing and presenting clear and timely information to internal and external stakeholders, and of assessing options and making recommendations.
• Able to work on own initiative, providing proactive advice and recommendations; comfortable operating with a degree of uncertainty and change.
• Ideally experience of setting up a new organisation, creating fit-for-purpose policies and helping teams to operate these.
• Ideally an interest and/or experience in development, sustainability and climate change.

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday, 30th June 2024. Availability for an interview is required for the week commencing 15th July 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

About the role
The Thames Valley Fundraising team are excited to offer out an excellent opportunity to join the Community Fundraising team. You will have a proven track record of achieving fundraising growth and delivering income to target with a focus on recruiting community relationships and developing supporter led activity, running and challenge event recruitment and stewardship.
Another excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected charity and make connections within the Thames Valley community.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan for and deliver income to target and agreed Key Performance Indicators, acquire and develop new supporters in a planned way to achieve income targets and drive growth.
• Champion and facilitate a consistent and exceptional supporter care experience ensuring that all touch points have been recorded accurately and consistently on the database, in a timely manner, to facilitate integrated supporter care
• Effectively manage, acquire and develop supporter relationships across the community to meet objectives and raise targeted income.
• Develop good relationships with staff across the hospice and community services and the national fundraising teams.

Competitive Benefits Package

• 27 days holiday rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time), - Company pension scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme - £250 payment
• Access to Employee support programme
• Staff discount with thousands of retailers
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• and lots more. Please visit our careers website for the full list.

Closing date: 27th June 2024
Interview date: w/c TBC

We aim to give all candidates the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments at any stage

If you want more than just a job. We want you. Join the team and be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters.

Location : Based in Telford (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)

Hours : Full time (9am-5pm mon-fri)

Salary : £24,000 per annum

Contract Term : Permanent

Start Date : September 2024

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people?  We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Telford team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.

Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project

• 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
• Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity

Who will I be changing the lives of?

All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need.  Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs. 

We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.

Main Responsibilities

● To provide support for teaching staff in group teaching sessions, focusing on Maths, English, Occupational Studies and PSD and careers

● To deliver the NCFE Creative Crafts qualification for 1.5 hours per week with the addition of sufficient planning and preparation time

● To deliver one-to-one or two-to-one sessions with individual learners as and when it is required (on and off-site)

● You may be asked to run PSD/careers sessions with guidance, either on a one to one or group basis

● To offer support to all our young people, including those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)

● To assist teaching staff in the preparation of materials and programmes of work

● To support with planning and participating in Really NEET engagement activities

● To write Behaviour Support Plans for all students and keeping them updated

● To support students who wish to get their CSCS card and driving licence etc

● To support in finding work experience, employment and onward progression opportunities for students

● Identifying and supporting positive transition and progression pathways for young people 

● To maintain a work experience and employment display board

If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.

For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.

Accountable to: Youth, Play and Sports Manager

About Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone:

Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone is a 21st century youth hub located at the heart of Blackburn and a dedicated site in Darwen, open to young people aged 5 to 25 years old, aiming to change the prospects offered to young people in the area. Our vision is to be at the heart of the community, collaborating to create a more cohesive and prosperous Blackburn and Darwen.

We are one of the leading youth organisations in Blackburn, with a membership of over 2,500 young people. We are open 7 days a week, 52 weeks of the year and offer over 40 different activities and opportunities in our open access youth club.

Context of Role:

The Youth Club Coordinator role is a crucial role within our mission of making sure B&DYZ is “the Number One Service for young people”. You will be responsible for the coordination, leadership, planning and delivery of Darwen Youth Zone Youth Club provision for young people aged 13 to 19 years (21 with a disability). Working positively, collaboratively and at pace with an enthusiastic and energetic youth work team, you will ensure our programme and offer for young people is of high quality, meets the needs of every young person in Blackburn with Darwen and ensures our offer reflects and exceeds on the wishes, needs and views of young people.

You will hold line management responsibility seeking to ensure that there is strong evidence of effective performance in line with our vision, mission, values and strategic objectives. The role will require you to have previous experience within a youth work setting and strong evidence of excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice.

Responsibilities:

Service:

• To ensure that the offer for young people is the best possible service, ensuring there is a diverse range of activities that create opportunities and encourage young people to participate and have a go at new things.
• To work towards agreed targets including attendance, participation, progression, impact and evaluation and key performance indicators.
• Ensure the programmes meet the needs of existing and new members, engages a diverse range of young people from across BwD and support their active participation and promote their retention
• Maintain a good understanding of the young people we work with, their issues and challenges and the complexities of delivering in a large open access setting through direct work with young people during sessions and through good communication with the team.
• To ensure that the youth work delivery is carried out in a planned, systematic coordinated way and evaluated.
• To deal with any problems during the sessions and to provide appropriate intervention while advocating for all young people and ensure young people receive appropriate support
• Ensure participation is meaningful for young people and that their ideas contribute fully in the planning, delivery and evaluation of sessions, projects and activities.
• To be target driven and quality assure and provide reports and information as required in order to ensure a consistently high-quality youth work provision and demonstrate the impact of our work with young people.
• To work effectively with the club’s project leads, in order to identify young people and ensure the project performance is collectively achieved against the funding requirements.
• To monitor and evaluate sessions to ensure the best possible service for our members and to gather and report any required data or information required by funders.
• To work a minimum of 3 evenings a week and weekend work will be required. Working patterns may change to service demand,

Leadership and management skills:

To promote a positive image of Blackburn & Darwen Youth Zone through professional operation and conduct with all our stakeholders and the general public.

• To manage, support and motivate a team of part time, sessional youth workers and volunteers to contribute to the development of activities, understand the session plan and effectively carry out their role, working with the youth work manager to support their continuous professional development.
• Deliver a strong performance management culture that emcompases our values
• Manage resources associated with the area of responsibility
• Effectively manage people, drive and improve performance and ensure our staff team are able to deliver to their full potential for the interest of our service users
• Work collaboratively with partners to maximise outcomes for young people

Safeguarding and compliance;

• To have responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people at all times, including recording and documenting all concerns and liaising with the Safeguarding Officer.
• Ensure the charity has a robust approach to risk management, including person centred risk assessment and risk management processes
• To understand and adhere to B&DYZ policies and procedures and ensure all staff and volunteers are responsible for doing likewise.
• To be a Principal Key Holder, with responsibility for the building and health and safety during sessions and securing of the building at the end of a session.
• To promote social integration and inclusion, and proactively challenge any prejudice and discrimination.

General Requirements

• Always seek to continuously improve so that the highest quality standards are achieved
• Participate positively in internal/external meetings and training as required
• Positively participate in one to ones and appraisals
• Ensure that all relevant policies, procedures and working practices are adhered to at all times
• Work in accordance with Blackburn Youth Zone’s culture, values, aims and objectives
• Act as a positive ambassador for BYZ at all times
• Positively contribute to Blackburn Youth Zone’s team working environment, taking ownership of issues and supporting colleagues where appropriate
• Be flexible and willing to undertake any other duties that may be reasonably be required

Measurable Outputs:

• Membership including session attendance, retention and membership growth for young people 13 to 19
• Outcomes and achievements for young people.
• Employee performance as per the supervision and agreed objectives you set as their line manager.
• Ability to meet and exceed relative grant and trust conditions.

Person Specification:

Education (desirable):

• Youth Work Level 2 or equivalent
• First Aid

Experience

• Experience with working with young people ages 13-19 both in groups and individually.
• Face to face delivery with young aged 13 to 19 years old
• Experience of working in an outreach or detached setting

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Desirable

• Experience in the management of services dedicated to young people 13 to 19
• Managing and leading a team

Skills/Abilities

• Strong commitment to young people and ability to engage and build positive relationships with disengaged young people.
• The ability to develop, plan, monitor and evaluate programmes of work appropriate to the different needs, abilities and interests of young people
• Strong evidence of effective leadership and management
• Ability to adhere to and maintain effective relationships with young people, staff, parents, carers and other colleagues within appropriate professional boundaries
• Ability to use initiative in decision making and resolving problems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organisational skills.
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Punctual and reliable
• A genuine passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people.

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• Ability to work flexible hours to meet the needs of children (evenings, weekends, residentials)

Knowledge

• Understanding of the principles of good youth work practice
• Ability to identify and challenge discrimination and discriminatory behaviour, taking appropriate action as necessary
• Understanding of issues affecting young people’s lives
• Knowledge and understanding to Safeguard Children & Young People
• Ability to work in accordance with national, local and organisational Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify and appropriately respond to cases of potential or actual child abuse

Working hours

This role is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week which requires a flexible working pattern and you will be expected to work evenings and weekends. You will also be expected to travel to different venues/locations.

Job Title: Services Co-ordinator

Reports to: Head of Services

Location: Hybrid (some UK travel)

Hours: 34 per week (consideration will be given to flexible working i.e. 4 days etc.)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience

Purpose of the role

To support the development and delivery of Lifelites services by co-ordinating the installation of new packages of technology, training and partner engagement.

To support the delivery of Lifelites’ ambitious expansion strategy as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations in 2025 and beyond.

About you

You are a dedicated, organised individual with experience of juggling multiple priorities and varied responsibilities. You are a people person, able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders and will be passionate about planning and detail. You will have experience from previous roles and looking to make a difference in the charity sector.

About Lifelites

Lifelites passionately believes that all children with life-limiting conditions and complex disabilities should enjoy a childhood filled with special moments of fun, happiness, and meaningful connections.

By harnessing innovative sensory and assistive technology, we empower children to play, learn, communicate, interact with the world, and create lasting memories with their families.

For nearly 25 years, we have provided cutting-edge technology, training, and ongoing technical support free of charge to children’s hospices in Britain and Ireland, impacting over 12,500 children and their families annually.

Despite advances in clinical care, many children we support are unlikely to recover and may live short, complicated lives. However, our mission is simple and crucial: to help these children live as well as possible, for as long as possible, even into their last days.

Our key aims are to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for the children and families we support by increasing independence, reducing isolation, and improving communication, emotional wellbeing, and family relationships.

Main duties and responsibilities

 Technology provision

- To co-ordinate the application and consultation process for children’s palliative care services invited to apply for new packages of technology.

- To create documentation annually to capture all equipment requests, costings and associated partnership agreements.

- To co-ordinate technology installation schedules and liaise with Lifelites Champions to ensure efficient project delivery.

- To produce handouts and user guides for installation and ongoing training sessions aligned to Lifelites technology installation schedule.

- To attend and support the delivery of events, installations and Lifelites functions and represent Lifelites within children’s palliative care settings and forums.

- To provide administrative support for new technology pilots and other innovation activity.

- To support the development of Lifelites 25th anniversary activities, which are currently in development.

Learning and development

- To respond to training requests and co-ordinate installation and ongoing face-to-face training by liaising with Lifelites Champions, Lifelites Trainer and Head of Services to book dates and prepare training itineraries.

- To co-ordinate Lifelites Super User events including venue bookings, scheduling and training providers.

- To capture and monitor training feedback and prepare briefings for Head of Services and Trainer.

- To support the development and implementation of Lifelites e-learning platform, including course modules, interactive learning and activity ideas.

Partner engagement

- To support ongoing quality improvement by delivering regular account calls, responding to queries and maintaining up to date contact information for Lifelites Champions and other key stakeholders.

- To co-ordinate monitoring activity with partners including training feedback, annual surveys and case studies.

- To liaise with the Communications & Marketing Officer to create and publish information relating to services for newsletters and social media.

General

- To comply with Lifelites policies and procedures at all times.

- To contribute to and embody Lifelites’ values and workplace culture.

- To administer the departmental folders on the shared drive.

- To Provide support and complete minutes in quarterly committee meetings

- To perform any other duties as required.

 Saferworld is an independent international organisation working in partnership to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work in solidarity with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and we conduct wider research and analysis to contribute to local, national and international policies and practices that help foster lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives free from fear and insecurity. We operate on a not-for-profit basis with partners in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and policy centres in Beijing, Brussels, London and Washington DC. Saferworld is registered separately in Belgium, the USA and China as strategically aligned affiliate organisations.

We are seeking an exceptional individual to fill the role of Director of Finance and Operations. This is a pivotal position within our organisation, offering the unique opportunity to shape and drive the financial and operational strategies that will propel our peacebuilding and partnership efforts forward over the next several years to deliver on its 2021-2031 strategy.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, you will guide the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational initiatives. The post holder will model and ensure the embedding a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver for our programme and our partners. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.

We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact in the world. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts, a keen eye for detail, a strategic mindset, and a desire to drive meaningful change

Saferworld is committed to providing a safe trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

Job purpose:

As a key member of Saferworld's senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be instrumental in helping to shape the organisation's strategic direction. The role will strive to ensure financial sustainability, and the embedding of a business partnering approach to achieve Saferworld’s mission. This post-holder will provide strategic guidance and hands-on oversight of all critical financial and contractual aspects of our operations, and lead other key organisational functions, such as security and IT systems, enhancing resource management efficiency and organisational effectiveness. The Director will assess and optimise business processes and controls ensuring they are rooted in our strategy, identify and mitigate risks, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

· Provide strategic leadership on financial strategy and management.

· Advise and support the CEO and Board on all financial matters, including risk management

· Oversee the organisation’s finance systems (including SUN), policies, and processes.

· Oversee global operational activities, such as insurance, procurement, ICT systems and relevant policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and maintaining global impact.

· Oversee global security efforts, encompassing physical and cyber aspects, to safeguard organisational assets and data.

· Provide inspirational leadership to foster the development of high-performing teams guided by strategic objectives and a shared sense of purpose.

· Manage a team of approximately 7 staff, providing managerial support and guidance to the team.

· Contribute to the organisation's overall development and operational management as an integral member of the Senior Management Team.

Person specification

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Accountancy qualifications, preferably CIMA, ACA and ACCA, and a clear understanding of Charity Fund accounting (SORP 2008 and the Charities Act 2003)
• Extensive experience in financial management and interdepartmental budgeting in a senior leadership position in an international organisation (preferable and international charity/non-for-profit).
• In-depth understanding of the complexity of overseeing and managing finances in an international context, particularly in contexts of conflict and/or war, including complexities of banking, tax, cash-flow management, exchange rate fluctuations and impact on budgets and forecasts, financial reporting, legal compliance, and transferring of funds to civil society and community-based organisation within different contexts, including conflict-affected areas.
• Senior leadership experience within the charity/not-for-profit sector and an understanding of costing funding bids and ensuring financial reporting systems meet funder requirements
• Experience of engaging and working with diverse funding streams including institutional donors, commercial contracts and Trust and Foundations and multiple currencies and geographic jurisdictions,
• Experience of working with a business partnering approach to achieve with others joint goals.
• An understanding and experience of project management delivery across an organisation, including an ability and willingness to undertake 'hands-on' tasks, such as preparing budgets, cash flows and other financial planning, management and control processes if required
• Operational experience in overseeing and supporting IT systems, especially in financial systems development – experience with the SUN system is especially desirable
• Experience working with a Board of Trustees and other governance levels of an organisation
• A track record in proven line and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others to deliver shared results
• Experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences, both verbally and in writing

Skills and abilities

· Excellent strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills to support the smooth running of finance within a complex organisation

· An entrepreneurial mindset focused on influencing organisational development and change and raising team performance in pursuit of Saferworld’s organisational strategic objectives

· Proven ability to lead, manage, inspire and motivate staff at all levels, including motivating technical staff within a matrix structure

· Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience in communicating effectively across cultures and with diverse audiences

· Fluency in written and spoken English

· Ability to cope with a rapidly changing environment and handle high levels of pressure and multi-tasking

Personal qualities

· Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld

· Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles

· Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work

· Active listening and effective communication with colleagues working in diverse contexts

· Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development

Other requirements

·Some international travel will be required – not more than 4 times a year – to conflict-affected contexts

The National Homicide Service (HS) is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day.

Becoming a Homicide Caseworker is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and eyewitness to murder and manslaughter. Our priority is to ensure that those bereaved by and eyewitness to murder have the support they need for as long as they need.

This role is home-based with regular travel throughout Hampshire, Surrey & the Isle of Wight and neighbouring counties (dependant upon demand) you will be working 37.5 hours a week with a permanent contract.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no two days are the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will work closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, you will provide a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System.

You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.

You will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards. This post is home-based with regular travel throughout Hampshire, Surrey and the Isle of Wight and neighbouring counties (depending on demand), and a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• A full driving license and transport.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.

We looking forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.