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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.  

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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. 

Do you enjoy bringing people together to connect and collaborate? Are you able to share knowledge and information with others in a way which is inspiring?

We have an exciting vacancy for a Learning and Development Adviser to lead our organisation-wide induction pathway, including our events for new starters.

Learning and Development Adviser (Part Time)
Reference: JUN20248643
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary:  £29,200.00 - £31,347.00 per annum
Hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

This role is a vital expression of our People Statement, ensuring new starters have a warm, inclusive, informative welcome to the RSPB and know that this is a place where they can thrive, feel proud of the work they do, and be supported to be themselves.

As part of our Learning & Organisational Development Team this role has a focus on collaboration and connection and will work closely with others in the L&OD Team, colleagues in HR, and will establish and maintain relationships with people from across the whole organisation.

The role includes:

• Management of our induction pathway for new starters.
• Creation of new content to ensure the information shared with new starters is most relevant and up to date.
• Delivery of workshops to establish community and connection for new starters.
• Support local induction pathways by ensuring they link well with the organisation-wide induction pathway.

Essential skills and experience:

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present to a variety of audiences to facilitate and deliver training.
• Experience of designing and delivering engaging content in a workshop or training environment with the purpose of informing and inspiring a diverse audience.
• A commitment to establishing and maintaining effective and productive relationships with peers, colleagues, and senior managers from across the RSPB.
• Experience of problem solving and being able to take a pragmatic approach.
• Effective influencing skills with the ability to explain and discuss concepts and ideas with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience of planning and progressing work activities against key objectives within a timescale.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to manage a diverse workload.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Coaching and mentoring. 
• Excellent facilitation skills.
• Key principles of learning.
• Research and analysis skills to understand, conceptualise, and interpret insight.

Additional Information:

You can be based anywhere in the UK. We welcome and encourage applications from those who might be seeking a development opportunity.

Closing date: 23:59, Sunday, 28th July 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 5 August 2024.

Interested?

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

As part of this application process, you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

Full time (flexible working options available)

Closing Date: 28 July 2024

Ref 6765

Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, influential, and collaborative brand expert with solid experience in developing brand marketing communications; to join us as our Brand Marketing and Integration Lead. 

About Us 

We are Save the Children. Together we create lasting change with and for children.  In the UK and around the world, we influence policy and legal changes, share our expertise and skills with others and bring in new approaches in order to increase our impact for children. We are dedicated to reducing hunger and malnutrition, reducing child poverty, improving health, reducing violence against children and increasing access to a quality education. In this way we help give children a fair chance at a future they deserve.

About the role 

As Brand Marketing and Integration Lead, you will be at the forefront of our efforts to convey our brand positioning. In the run up to campaign periods, you will lead a multi-disciplinary pop-up squad of senior colleagues, ensuring that all communications provide an exceptional and coherent audience experience. Your leadership will be crucial in the long-term growth of our brand metrics, supporter base and income. 

In this role, you will: 

• Spearhead brand marketing activity across paid, owned and earned in order to prime audiences and drive delivery of the organisation's ambitious brand, fundraising and campaigning targets. 

• Develop Save the Children's approach to brand marketing and optimise integration with fundraising and campaigning to ensure we are greater than the sum of our parts. 

• Head up an internal multi-disciplinary pop-up squad to deliver sector-leading, multi-channel brand advertising with coherent onward journeys.   

• Drive relationships with external agencies in media, creative and measurement, guiding and shaping their output so it is as strong as it can be. 

• Manage the campaign budget, making recommendations for how to spend the budget wisely to maximise impact.

• Guide, inspire and equip colleagues to represent our brand through their everyday fundraising, media, campaigning and advocacy activities. 

• Optimise and develop strategies and frameworks which advance the impact of brand within Save the Children UK. 

 About you 

To be successful, it is important that you have: 

• Solid brand expertise with an innate understanding of the value of brand, including purpose, visual identity and personality traits; and a true believer in the power of the long and the short of it. 

• Proven track record in developing and delivering brand marketing across multiple channels, achieving effective integration which delivers to several objectives. 

• Brilliant relationship builder, able to identify and reconcile the needs of a wide range of stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset, with a laser focus on the vision and success criteria. 

• Experience of developing strategies and/ or communication frameworks. 

• Demonstrable experience of using insight and analysis to improve brand marketing performance. 

 What we offer you: 

• A diverse, unique role where no two days are the same, with huge capacity to build and acquire new personal and professional skills and create your own scope to make change within one of the world's leading international charities.   

• An organisation that believes in innovation and a diverse set of brilliant colleagues who are both experts in their fields and keen collaborators. 

• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. We also understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. 

• To have the best (and happiest) employees, we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing – both in and outside of work. 

• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day. 

Closing date: July 28, 2024 

Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

Ways of Working:

The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter).  This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building. 

Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense. 

Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think. 

We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.

• Part-time (3.5 days per week)
• Permanent
• £30,500 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave pro rata (on top of usual bank holidays)
• Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hours
• This role can be home or office-based

Arts Emergency has been supporting young people through its mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, we’ve seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK’s creative industries come together to support nearly 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers.

As the Merseyside Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Merseyside. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, your Mentoring team colleagues, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.
 

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working with young people aged 16-18
• Experience of programme delivery in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)
• Knowledge of the context and issues affecting young people in Merseyside

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
• Good presentation skills and confident at public speaking
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Creative thinking - ability to recognise and capitalise on value-added opportunities for mentors and mentees
• Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases 

Personal qualities

• Commitment to upholding Arts Emergency’s values of being bold, optimistic, and community-led
• Passionate and driven to make a positive impact on the world
• Always learning: a self-starter, motivated, eager to learn
• Self-disciplined to work independently and communicate proactively with the wider team 

Key Tasks

• Recruit and maintain a network of volunteer mentors, in collaboration with the wider Mentoring and Arts Emergency team
• Organise mentor training events and carry out necessary safeguarding measures, including enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for volunteers  
• Promote the mentoring programme with schools, colleges, and other referral partners  
• Manage existing relationships and develop new ones with schools, colleges, and other referral partners
• Manage application and onboarding processes effectively
• Ensure the best possible mentor matches for young people and provide high-quality support throughout their mentoring relationship
• Monitor the programme and share updates proactively with the Mentoring Manager, including reviewing and responding to mentor reports
• Curate monthly newsletters, sharing opportunities with Merseyside-based mentees  

The role can be home or office based, or hybrid. Arts Emergency’s head office is in London and Manchester. We also have access to Spaces offices around the country which can be used by all staff if an office space is needed outside these areas - including a co-working space off Wood Street in Liverpool city centre. Regular travel across Merseyside is essential as part of programme delivery. 

To apply:

1. visit the Arts Emergency website
2. download and read the Job Pack thoroughly
3. follow the instructions on how to apply stated in this document
4. Deadline to apply: 29 July 2024, 10am

Bid Writer

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in bid writing and coordination can drive growth and support our mission? If so, we want to hear from you!

As a Bid Writer you'll be an integral part of a national team, playing a key role in writing and coordinating high-quality submissions to support growth targets. This will include:

• Crafting compelling bids that resonate with stakeholders and address their unique needs.

• Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth.

• Managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously with finesse.

• Acting as a quality control check on tender submissions, ensuring best practices are followed.

• Collaborating with operational colleagues to ensure accuracy and timeliness of bids.

You will be reporting to the Bid Manager, collaborating closely with operational colleagues throughout the bid process. You will be expected to guide colleagues through a comprehensive due diligence process. You will work closely with the Business Development Team, Service Managers, the Operations Team, Finance Team and the Legal Team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Established writing skills to produce tailored responses to bids.

• Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with operational colleagues effectively.

• The ability to evaluate and filter opportunities in alignment with our strategic plans.

• A solid understanding of social care procurement practices and social value.

You'll require:

• Demonstrable bid writing experience.

• Knowledge of social care procurement practices.

On offer:

• Flexible working conditions.

• Flexible hours and location of work.

If you're ready to make a difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, please apply with an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experiences for this position.

Your skills and passion will directly contribute to the mission of supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!

Benefits

Why join the team?

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join today and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.

The charity’s vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!

About the organisation

The charity works in partnership with people with a learning disability. They do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.

Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. The organisation can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.

You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. They will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. It is never ‘just a job’.

In return for your hard work and passion, They can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.

We are proud to be partnering with a National trade union body to find an outstanding Executive Assistant.  

You will have an understanding of member-based organisations, servicing committee meetings, expense processing, and usual undertaking of secretarial duties. Also, you will have to provide full PA support to the National Officer (NO) including establishing a clear understanding of the NO’s sector- specific responsibilities and contacts. You will deal with correspondence on behalf of the NO, including liaising with other departments where necessary. This job requires you to be involved in accurate preparation of paperwork, maintaining diary and organising meetings when necessary plus occasional travel to quarterly meetings.  You will be providing advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including up to date Word applications, Excel and other database facilities, Outlook and Internet. You will be making travel and accommodation arrangements in liaison with Finance Department and eternal providers as necessary. You will also be managing discreet projects on the NO’s behalf.

This role is an immediate start and will be a temp role for up to 3 months with scope to become permanent. Office based near Holborn.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.

A well known UK children's charity are looking for an experienced and successful Trusts and Foundations Fundraising Manager to help drive their mission forward. This role is key to ensuring they have the necessary funds to support their new strategy for 2023-2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect Research: Identify new funding opportunities to increase both restricted and unrestricted income.
• Income Growth: Work with colleagues to maximise income from existing funders and meet all KPIs and financial targets.
• Stewardship: Provide excellent stewardship to funders and maintain accurate records on Salesforce and SharePoint.
• Application Submission: Collaborate with teams to develop and submit high-quality funding applications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience securing five and six-figure funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders.
• Strong prospect research and pipeline management skills.
• Excellent relationship management and project management abilities.
• Ability to interpret financial data and understand the Fundraising Regulatory Framework.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

First Give

First Give is a national charity that inspires young people to make a difference to the causes they care about. We do this through working in partnership with secondary schools, providing a fully resourced scheme of work that guides an entire year group of students to engage with local charities and causes and then carry out social action (fundraising, raising awareness, campaigning, volunteering etc.) in support of them.

At the end of each programme, a celebratory School Final is held at each school, where teams representing each class deliver presentations about their projects. The class considered to have engaged the best with the programme secures a First Give grant of £1,000 for their chosen charity. By the end of the programme, however, the whole year group will have given back meaningfully to their local community. We currently work in partnership with about 200 schools every year across England and Wales.

Our vision is for motivated and equipped young people using their skills to make the lives of others in their community better. Our values inform what we do at First Give. We are:

• Alturistic
• Inspiring
• Empowering
• Collaborative
• Professional

The Role 

Our facilitators are key to the success of the programme, delivering three inspiring sessions in each school through the course of the programme. They are essentially the ‘face of First Give’, and we rely on them to bring the energy and enthusiasm that makes First Give events special for schools and students.

The purpose and role of the facilitator for each of these in school sessions is outlined below.

Role of facilitator

Assembly

The students’ introduction to the First Give programme, Facilitators ensure a positive start by delivering an engaging and informative assembly to the year group which motivates and inspires students who are about to start their First Give journey. 

Presentation Skills Workshop

A two-hour presentation skills workshop which equips presenting students with the skills and confidence that they need to deliver a high standard of presentation at their First Give Final.

This workshop includes running a series of engaging activities to develop the students' presentation skills and confidence. The facilitator then works alongside the students, giving feedback and promoting discussion for how the students could create an even greater impact.

The group size can range from 30-60 students. 

First Give Final

A 3 hour event broken into two halves, the Final involves rehearsal time and co-ordinating and hosting the First Give Final, which is a celebration of the social action undertaken by the whole year group.

It is at this event that the judges decide which class wins the £1,000 First Give grant for their chosen charity, and should be a true celebration of the students’ hard work across the year group.

Ensuring that this event is a success from the perspective of students, teachers, judges and all other guests. Finals are usually large-scale events with between 150 - 300 people in the audience, depending on the size of the school. 

Pre & post event admin 

For the delivery of each session to be complete, facilitators provide prompt and detailed feedback to the First Give central team after each event via the Salesforce CRM system. All facilitators will have a First Give Twitter account for posting about the events they facilitate too. 

Person specification 

• Experience of working with young people and an understanding of safeguarding 
• Passionate about young people and their potential to drive social change; a passion for what First Give does and engaging young people in the social issues affecting their communities 
• Experience of working with large groups (c. 30+), preferably secondary age young people, in a secondary school setting 
• Very confident leader of workshops and events 
• Very strong behavioural management skills 
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations 
• Experience of confident and engaging public speaking and presenting 
• Ability to positively engage a wide range of stakeholders including young people, teachers, school senior leaders and guests 
• Excellent communication and organisational skills 
• Able to work flexibly including early starts and late finishes 

Application timeline:

1. Wed 21st August: candidates notified of progression to phone pre-screening
2. Fri 23rd August: pre-screening calls
3. Tues 4th September (latest): candidates notified
4. Tues 10th September: in person interviews (Leeds, UK)
5. In person facilitator training: Mon 23rd - Tues 24th September (London, UK)

How to apply

The students we work with come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and so do we. We want to ensure that we are recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues. We want to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, to empower our teams to achieve our vision drawing on the broadest possible range of experiences. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates from minoritised groups currently underrepresented on our executive team, particularly black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates.

Submit your application via our Microsoft forms application linked. We understand the form is for 'ongoing applications', but please continue with this - this is the correct form. Please note that only applications using the form can be reviewed. 

Safeguarding is paramount to what we do. As part of our safer recruitment process, all posts require satisfactory pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS clearance prior to appointment.

We have an exciting opportunity for an organised and experienced Head of Advocacy and External Affairs to join our team in Birmingham, with hybrid working (two days a week in our Birmingham office and three days working from home). For exceptional candidates, we will consider remote working. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,600 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience.

NGA is an independent, not-for-profit national membership organisation for state school governors, trustees and governance professionals in England. Our work aims to improve the educational standards and wellbeing of young people by increasing the effectiveness of governing boards and promoting high standards. As expert leaders in school and academy governance, we provide information, advice, guidance, professional development and e-learning.

About the role:

The role of Head of Advocacy and External Affairs would suit candidates who are visionary leaders, passionate about transforming education and governance across England. NGA are looking for a candidate who will be able to innovate and enhance our current outreach and influence at national level, maintaining NGA’s reputation as the go-to authoritative voice on school and trust governance. As the role is new to the organisation, the ideal candidate will have considerable experience of developing an external affairs programme and leading on parliamentary work, harnessing the voice of NGA members to develop the advocacy strategies. Excellent project management and communications skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines are essential

Benefits of working for NGA:

• Competitive starting salary of £40,600 - £45,000 per annum.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days (FTE) increasing to 27 with continuous service, 8 days bank holiday and 3 days Christmas closure, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
• Employer contribution pension scheme at 7%
• Hybrid working (between our Birmingham office and home working) and other flexible working arrangements on request
• Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme
• A healthy training and development budget (CPD) with a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• A commitment to environmental sustainability includes a cycle to work scheme and encouragement to use public transport, including railcards

Key responsibilities of our Head of Advocacy and External Affairs will include:

• Development and delivery of programme of external affairs and influence
• Development of influencing and lobbying campaigns
• Managing NGA’s parliamentary work
• Contributing to NGA’s policy, information and research work  
• Being an active member of NGA

What we’re looking for in our ideal Head of Advocacy and External Affairs:

Essential

• Experience in public affairs, advocacy or external affairs
• Experience of influencing public policy and/or parliamentary business
• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or similar ability gained through work experience relevant to the role
• Excellent understanding of national government, political and legislative processes

Personal attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a proven ability to write confidently and concisely for a variety of audiences
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders including members, partners and officials
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and metrics
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, social media and media monitoring tools

If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Head of Advocacy and External Affairs or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.

Head of Corporate Fundraising

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Corporate Fundraising to lead the Corporate Fundraising to raise over £1m annually, from existing and new corporate partners, through a clear team strategy, pipeline development, cultivating and managing high-value partnerships and supporting team members.
 

Position: Head of Corporate Fundraising

Location: London/Hybrid

Hours: Part-time – 21 hours per week (3 days)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £52,000 per annum FTE

Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution, insurance 3 x annual salary, EAP, free wellbeing services (therapeutic)

Closing date: 20th August 2024 – we reserve the right to close the role early if we find a suitable candidate so we encourage you to get your application as soon as possible.

About the role:

We are looking for a Head of Corporate Fundraising who will drive the organisation’s fundraising revenue by looking for opportunities to optimise and grow. You will use data, insight and subject matter expertise to inform strategy and deliver the corporate fundraising strategy.

You will focus on partnership growth and extensions, as well as winning new business and achieving the annual targets agreed for corporate fundraising. You will steer product development to develop engaging and revenue driving opportunities across corporate fundraising and maintain awareness of industry trends and best practices, to use these to increase the organisation’s income.

Key areas of responsibility include:  

• Provide regular feedback on team performance against targets, highlighting risks, mitigation plans and future projections that can help the fundraising team budget with confidence.
• With guidance and support from the CEO, advise on team processes, workload and priorities.
• Build excellent working relationships with internal teams at the organisation and collaborate with them effectively.
• Support the fundraising team in delivering excellent relationship management to all of the organisation’s corporate partners, with a focus on building long-term, sustainable support and revenue.
• Be responsible for the creation of robust partnership plans, incorporating the objectives of both the partner and the organisation and agreed, realistic fundraising targets.
• Ensure partnership milestones and fundraising targets are monitored, met, reported on and celebrated with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Together with the fundraising team, develop a strong pipeline of new partnership opportunities.
• Cultivate and secure new high-value partnerships, with a focus on prospect research, making proactive approaches, writing compelling proposals and applications and pitching.

About you:

We are seeking an established corporate fundraiser with significant experience working in corporate fundraising, with highly developed skills in both new business and account management, and examples of securing and managing five-figure corporate partnerships.

Key skills required for this role:

• A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a range of audiences, especially with influential and senior people, both internal and external.
• Ability to direct client facing meetings, getting to the core of what motivates a partner to take action, and present a case for support convincingly.
• Confidence in managing partner expectations and having difficult conversations where necessary, keeping the charity’s best interests at heart.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to develop tailored and compelling pitches, presentations and communications.
• Experience in successfully leading fundraising teams to drive income and growth and managing performance.
• Ability to plan strategically, whilst understanding and considering the bigger picture, and implement those plans bringing your colleagues and stakeholders along with you.
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload, taking initiative and often working to conflicting deadlines.

About the organisation:

The employer is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting the drinks and hospitality workforce. It offers financial assistance, wellbeing services, and educational opportunities to those in the industry. The charity provides emergency grants, training courses, mental health support, and practical advice. It relies on donations, fundraising, and partnerships with businesses to fund its activities. Established in 1886, the organisation aims to create an equitable industry with ample opportunities for all its members.

You may also have experience in areas such as: Head of Corporate Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Officer, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraising Manager, Fundraisers, Major Donor, Philanthropy, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation, Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Account Manager.

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

Prospect Research Officer

Do you have experience in prospect research? Are you able to build positive relationships with others? Great news, we have a role in our Fundraising team that may be right for you. 

We are recruiting a Prospect Research Officer to work full time (37.5 hours per week) on a permanent contract. We are based in our London office, we would love to see you there for our team planning days and in person meetings, but we are fully flexible to where the work is done the rest of the time. There may be events on occasions (4-5 events per year) we would like you to attend in London. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who is looking to take their next step in philanthropy fundraising.

Do you have the skills and experience to join is as a Prospect Research Officer?

· Experience of using data management to support fundraising activity

· Excellent networking skills

· Strong IT skills

· Proven experience of writing compelling funding applications

What will your day look like as a Prospect Research Officer?

· Undertake research to identify new major donors, trusts and influencers

· Implement and develop prospect research strategy to ensure a steady flow of prospects into the High Value pipeline

· Manage and solicit gifts from a small portfolio of prospects

· Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with the development and cultivation for our major donor programme

This role will close on Thursday 1st August and interviews will take place shortly afterwards via Teams. 

We are an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation and we particularly welcome and encourage disabled applicants and those from the Black and Asian communities to apply for the role as they are under-represented within the workforce.

Benefits

As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.

· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme

· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed

· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.

· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness

· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras

· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.

· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

*T&C's apply based on contract

About Mencap

We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.

Our work includes;

· providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose

· providing advice through our help lines and web sites

£31,133.37 per annum

Edinburgh/Aberdeen/Dundee/Glasgow Office – hybrid working

Fixed Term until 31st March 2026

37.5 hours per week

Closing date: Monday 12th August at 11:30pm

Do you have some experience of advice work, an understanding of money and debt support and a real desire to develop your knowledge within this field? Then join Shelter Scotland as a Money & Debt Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing an important role in helping to build the financial resilience of people in Scotland with poor financial health.

About Shelter Scotland

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet over a million people in Scotland struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter Scotland we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter Scotland and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the Team

We recently launched a new 3-year partnership with a leading UK bank, with a strategy centred on building the UK’s financial resilience. Together we aim to break the vicious cycles that leave people with poor financial health which may negatively impact their housing situation. The project aims to improve and challenge financial resilience by delivering specialist advice and intervention and gaining evidence and insight into the issues.

Our three Communities Teams are responsible for identifying, investigating and intervening in housing and homelessness practice issues. We engage with our local communities to understand the issues people are facing and apply expert housing knowledge, insight and analysis to identify solutions to them. As well as providing advice and advocacy for individuals, we also use our insight, relationships and influence to drive systemic change, always ensuring that Lived experience is at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for providing money and debt advice, advocacy and casework to clients, including homelessness prevention and financial resilience. We’ll also rely on you to deliver housing and financial health/resilience workshops to a variety of audiences, including clients and their families, local professionals and volunteers.

About you

To succeed, you’ll need to be used to working with, and influencing, a range of internal and external stakeholders and enjoy collaborating with people from other teams and organisations. You’ll also need great time management skills, an enthusiasm for delivering workshops and presentations and a willingness to challenge practice and hold people to account. Adept at engaging with individuals and communities, you enjoy gathering evidence and identifying insights, issues and trends. What’s more, you present information and arguments in a clear and compelling way and have excellent problem-solving skills. Proficiency using IT like Word, Excel, email, internet and in-house CRM systems is also required.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include responses to the ‘About You’ points below of no more than 350 words each. Please follow the STAR Format (Situation, Task, Action and Result) when answering the below points.

• Confident and effective communicator
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Enthusiasm for delivering workshops and presentations
• Strong organisation and record keeping ability
• Experience of advice work - ideally with a focus on welfare benefits/money & debt issues

Please also ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses also:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter Scotland helps over half a million people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter Scotland please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone’s business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them. 

Community Connector

We’re looking for a Community Connector to develop innovative teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices.

Position: Community Connector

Location: Epsom

Hours: 37 hours a week

Salary: £30,300 (per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Pension, Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 9th August

The Project

An emotional and wellbeing service that supports adults aged 18+ in primary care who are experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Patients are offered extended consultation times, quick and easy access to practical advice and tailored support for their mental health needs from a multidisciplinary team.

Patients can explore the situation affecting their wellbeing – whether that is an ongoing mental or physical health problem, loneliness, debt, or other issues. They can then be guided to appropriate resources that may help, including talking therapies, benefits advice, or an introduction to a local community group.

The role of the Community Connector is fundamental to the developing of these innovative teams and mental health services based within networks of GP Practices (Primary Care Networks – PCNs). The role supports the ongoing development and mobilisation of integrated primary care mental health services.

The Role

Providing a primary care mental health service within this context refers to:

• First level of intervention
• Ease of access
• A multidisciplinary approach working a range of professionals across PCN’s inclusive of GP’s, Practice Nurses, Mental Health Practitioners, Pharmacists and Psychiatrists.
• Supporting patients to access to a wide range of community services and resources including social care, housing, family, debt and employment support that contribute toward maintaining good health and wellbeing.

About You

Below is the essential criteria of the role:

• A diploma or degree in appropriate subject i.e. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, Health and Social Care (Level 3) or NVQ Level 3+ and/or a minimum of 2 years community experience of mental health work.

• Understand confidentiality, consent, and GDPR
• Ability to travel within Surrey and local area if required.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required.
• To work co-operatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• An understanding and ability to work to the confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies of the integrated service.
• Good communication and written skills and a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping.
• Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries.
• Able to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the issues and needs of the client group.
• Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community.
• Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the Service and joint working arrangements with key partners.
• A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

You may also have experience in areas such as Community Connector, Community Development Worker, Social Service, Social Services, Support Worker, Care Worker, Early Help, Social Work, Youth, Youth Worker, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Care, Care and Support, Social Care, Community Support, Community, Children, Young People, Family, Community Project Officer, Community Partnerships Manager, Community Partnerships Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement, Mental Health, Health #INDNFP

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

The Role

Our influencing work is changing the UK conversation about domestic abuse, with both national and locally based elected representatives and the officials and colleagues who work alongside them.

Our Public Affairs and Policy Officer, reporting to the Head of Public Affairs and Policy, will be crucial in helping us to develop our engagement, as well as deepen our policy influencing capacity to support our roll-out of ground-breaking interventions to end domestic abuse and ensure support for the whole family to keep people safe sooner.

You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment. The recent General Election provides an unmissable opportunity to ensure that SafeLives’ priorities for improving the response to domestic abuse are taken forward by the new Government.

We welcome staff members who have themselves had an experience of domestic abuse, either directly or indirectly, whether they choose to discuss this openly or not. We particularly encourage candidates from under-represented communities.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Location: London office and/or hybrid working, with regular meetings in London and occasional travel to other locations around the UK, including our Bristol office

Benefits

• 34 days' holiday inc public holidays
• Flexible working eg compressed hours
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Clinical Supervision
• Holiday Purchase Scheme to buy up to an additional 5 days
• Enhanced Family leave Policies
• Enhanced Sick pay
• Professional Development Fund
• Individual learning budget
• Restorative Practice Training
• Time Off In Lieu

If this challenge sounds as exciting to you as it does to us and you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the job description and submit a 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday 7th August 2024

SafeLives is a committed provider of equal opportunities for all; please see our job description for full details.

No agencies, please.