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We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
Do you want to inspire the next generation of STEM leaders? Are you passionate about inspiring young people to pursue STEM careers? Do you have a knack for building relationships and ensuring programmes are delivered effectively? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
At EngineeringUK, we're on a mission to inspire young people to explore exciting careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Through our outreach programmes, across the UK, we offer schools, teachers and career advisers everything they need to help them shape the future of the young people they support by sparking students' curiosity about STEM careers. From providing quality careers resources to offering curriculum-linked lesson plans, hosting inspiring and exciting hands-on STEM events, and offering access to inspiring STEM role models, our ambition is to make it easier for schools to access high-impact activities and experiences that make a real difference in young people’s lives.
We’re looking for a School Relationship Officer to play a pivotal role in ensuring our activities are having the maximum impact across the schools we work with. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with schools, teachers, and external stakeholders to build strong relationships and drive engagement with our STEM programmes. If you’re excited about supporting schools in delivering high-quality STEM programmes and want to be part of a passionate and dynamic team, we want to hear from you!
About EngineeringUK
Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.
Our vision is that the UK has the workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive, to improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.
Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.
In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.
We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.
We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:
· We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
- We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
- We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
- We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
- We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals
About the role
EUK Education brings together everything EngineeringUK does for schools, career advisers, and teachers to help them inspire young people into STEM careers. It encompasses all our programme activities for schools, offering them access to everything from quality careers resources, curriculum linked lesson plans, a way to find the best activities and inspiring role models to funded drop down days and STEM career fairs. It’s designed to make it easy for schools to access high quality activity in one place and for EngineeringUK to better join up and cross promote our activities across the schools we work with.
The School Relationship Officer role will be integral to ensuring we understand the breadth of schools we are working with across programmes, supporting school liaison, providing oversight of programme engagement, identifying opportunities for cross promoting our programmes, reporting on delivery of teacher-led programmes, providing programme administrative support to project managers, directly supporting school delivery across London and working with external stakeholders to maximise programme engagements.
We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.
Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential Skills / Competencies
- Strong organisational skills
- Good time management, with flexibility to respond positively to changes in work schedule.
- Ability to work independently and prioritise own tasks and time, while also managing multiple tasks concurrently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with schools across the UK, which will include direct contact with schools across our programmes.
- Ability to use initiative on how to approach a variety of tasks.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Takes an analytical approach to tasks.
- Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of audiences and stakeholders across all levels both internally and externally, for example including colleagues, partner organisations, schools and industry professionals.
- Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages such as PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Word and CRM Systems
Education / level of experience
- Experience of project support
EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong. This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.
We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics. We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
Applying for this role
Applications
If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon on 2nd December.
Interviews
Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the Role Profile and Person Specification.
We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form.
We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on 3rd December. If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
First interviews will be held on 10th December.
What can we offer you?
- Competitive salary
- 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
- Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Flexible working
- A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Insurance (4 x salary)
- Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
- Annual private health check for all employees over 40 once they have completed their probationary period and to employees over 35 after 3 years’ service
- Discounted gym membership
- Yearly flu vaccination
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
An exciting position has arisen for a Major Donors Lead to join a renowned charity, dedicated to delivering social services and humanitarian aid to vulnerable individuals. This is a permanent role leading the Major Donors team and collaborating with the wider Philanthropy and Fundraising department to drive income growth for the charity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing a 5-year strategy to increase major donor income, securing multi-year donations, and maintaining relationships with donors
- Building networks with potential supporters and influencers, identifying new prospects aligned with charity’s values
- Managing a portfolio of donors across the UK and Ireland, making significant donation requests (6 figure+) and tailoring proposals for projects, programs, and unrestricted funding
- Designing personalised stewardship programs to nurture long-term donor relationships, ensuring donors feel valued
- Managing a team of 6 fundraisers and overseeing income of approximately £2m
- Monitoring and reporting of income and managing expenditure and budgeting
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation, such as GDPR, and maintaining best practices in fundraising
Ideal candidate profile:
- Extensive experience in major donor fundraising with a proven track record of securing 6-figure donations, increasing income streams, and achieving targets.
- Strong relationship management and emotional intelligence, effectively engaging senior donors and stakeholders.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and foster collaborative relationships.
- Skilled team leader with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.
Agency reference number: J84507
Location: London
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £52,000-55,000 per annum + excellent benefits package
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
Do you have what it takes to engage, inspire and enable thousands of students across the UK, to take action to welcome refugees to the UK?
STAR is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic individual with great communication skills and experience of running a student society or similar. You will work with the Student Network Manager to provide support to STAR group leaders based at universities and colleges across the country, helping them to set up and run their groups, organise engaging events, coordinate creative campaign actions and keep them up-to-date with what’s happening across the network and in UK asylum policy. You’ll also be involved in organising national events and training.
Do you want to make a real difference and gain a huge variety of experience, including campaigning, volunteer management, communications and events organising? Then this is perfect role for you.
STAR is committed to operating as an equal opportunities organisation. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from people with refugee backgrounds.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th November at 9am
NB: To apply, please head to our wesbite and complete the application form attached and return it to us. For more details, see the job description.
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Background information about Student Action for Refugees:
Student Action for Refugees is the national network of students building a society where refugees and asylum seekers are welcomed and can thrive. Set up by students at the University of Nottingham in 1994, we are an inclusive network with UK students, students from refugee backgrounds and international students working together to make change.
We are a membership charity and the members are STAR student union society groups. A small staff team train and support the network and lead on national projects, campaign and advocacy work.
People who arrive in the UK after fleeing war and persecution face many challenges in both claiming their right to asylum and in building new lives. Challenges that result from a hostile policy environment, negative public attitudes, unhelpful media narrative, a lack of access to services and barriers to higher education.
Our network of STAR student societies and activists is creating a more understanding, just and welcoming society. We do this by: providing practical support and connecting communities through local and national volunteering activities; improving access to university; campaigning for policy change; learning and sharing information about asylum and the lived experience of refugees to shift the narrative.
Impact: Last year, our network of STAR student groups spanned 39 universities and were run by 213 student leaders. We supported 741 refugees and people seeking asylum in 30 community projects and hosted 345 events to train & inform people about asylum and community projects and hosted 345 events to train & inform people about asylum and refugees
Together we:
● Campaigned for the right to work for asylum seekers, an end to immigration detention, improved refugee family reunion rights and improved access to university and more.
● Volunteered in partnership with 21 local charities recruiting 323 STAR student volunteers for 30 projects supporting 741 refugees – providing academic support for volunteers for 30 projects supporting 741 refugees – providing academic support for children, English conversation clubs, sports clubs, fun community events and more.
● Organised events, providing a platform for experts by experience, academics, activists and organisations, to inform about asylum and the experiences of refugees.
● Supported universities with scholarship development, 289 activists to campaign for Equal Access at their institutions, and we provided information and advice to prospective students and university staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated person to provide helpful and efficient support to our service users, other stakeholders, and staff, in person; over the ‘phone and electronically. The role will involve multi-tasking and the efficient running of many of Pete’s Dragons day-to-day operational areas, encompassing reception, office, and fundraising, as well as administrative support for day-to-day services and the senior leadership team.
Pete’s Dragons is fast growing and dynamic. To be the right fit in our team you will relish change and growth and be able to spin many plates whilst keeping a huge smile on your face!
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Beneficiary Services Manager, the Office Administrator will be responsible for the following tasks:
Reception
Provide a welcoming and professional first point of contact for all callers and visitors to the Pete’s Dragons office.
Receive queries by telephone and email, responding appropriately by providing basic information about Pete’s Dragons services; recording and referring to the appropriate team; or signposting to other services where necessary.
Accurately maintain an electronic room booking system.
Take responsibility for the appearance and upkeep of reception and public areas.
Casework Administration
Handle emails and telephone enquiries from a wide variety of stakeholders: re-directing as necessary, determining whether a response is required and responding where appropriate.
Accept and facilitate calls for referral into our service, to be able to communicate and listen with compassion, empathy gathering essential information from people who could be experiencing a high level of distress. To be able to remain calm whilst doing so.
To provide basic information about the services offered by Pete’s Dragons over the telephone and face to face.
To receive and respond appropriately to queries by recording and referring to the appropriate Pete’s Dragons services or signposting to other services where necessary, including sending out information e.g. leaflets to enquirers.
Administration
Undertake a range of administrative tasks including word processing, photocopying, distributing mail, filing, emailing and data input.
Support the management team with administration as required, helping to organise meetings, and taking minutes if required.
Fundraising
Assisting the fundraising team in the logistics of fundraising events and coordination of volunteers.
Dealing with and supporting enquiries from external fundraisers.
Providing support to projects and assisting with administration involving corporate partners and sponsors.
Organisational Responsibilities
Work in accordance with Pete’s Dragons aims, objectives and values
Work in accordance with all Pete’s Dragons policies and procedures.
Work flexibly to best meet the needs of the service which may include undertaking occasional evening and weekend work.
Be an ambassador for Pete’s Dragons
In addition, you will be
Personable, collaborative, and good at working both in a team and under your own initiative.
Flexible and dynamic, with an ability to adapt and respond quickly to a fast-changing environment.
Able to prioritise tasks and workloads to ensure that deadlines are met.
Observant and detail orientated.
The role is office based at Pete’s Dragons HQ in Exmouth, with occasional travel to our other locations in Plymouth, Torquay, and Barnstaple so the ability to drive, a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.
A DBS check will be required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse.
We have grown rapidly in recent years, and now have an exciting and varied programme of work which is funded from a wide range of sources. We have long-standing, high-value relationships with organisations such as the Mayor’s Office, Esmée Fairbairn and Clifford Chance, and continue to grow our income from a range of supporters from trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and community fundraisers.
We now have a need for two Development Officers to work closely with the Development Director and Development Manager in developing our trusts and foundations and statutory income streams, managing the accounts of existing supporters and generating income through securing new funding relationships. This role will involve a diverse range of work, from identifying prospects, creating compelling funding proposals, through to successfully managing relationships with funders.
One of the new Development Officers will have line management responsibility for a Development Coordinator, while the other Development Officer will not have any line management responsibilities. If you have a preference for one or other role, please note that in your application.
Success in this role would mean that, after six months you can:
• Confidently write and speak about Tender’s work, and how we prevent violence against women and girls, to a range of different funders.
- Write clear, compelling funding applications for five-figure sums to a range of funders.
- Proactively maintain positive relationships with funders you are responsible for managing.
- Support and work flexibly with other members of the Development team so that we can collaboratively reach our fundraising goals.
- Use Tender’s data management systems, such as Microsoft 365 and Salesforce, confidently and in line with Tender’s policies.
Please see the “Guidance Notes for Applicants” section at the end of the application pack for full details of how to apply. We ask for a copy of your CV and a 1 – 2 page supporting statement. We are happy to consider alternative application formats, such as video applications.
Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale.
This is an exciting opportunity to join Battersea at the start of a new five year strategy for the charity as it seeks to scale up and deliver new services and partnerships that will help it in its mission to help more dogs and cats, creating lasting change for animals and those who care for them, wherever they are. Earned media and PR is crucial to help Battersea build its visibility awareness, and relevance to new and existing audiences to support engagement with our strategic aims. The PR team play a key part in telling our story, shifting public attitudes, and generating support.
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious individual to lead and oversee the Battersea PR function, delivering a public relations strategy in line with Battersea’s strategic objectives in the UK and internationally. The post holder will work within the wider Marketing & Communications directorate on the development of joined-up strategies and audience engagement, ensuring Battersea is relevant and accessible to core existing audiences as well as new, younger and more diverse audiences, and we are well-known, trusted, distinctive, and understood for the breadth of our work. They will oversee storytelling, events, and partnership activity that helps us emotionally connect, resonate with and inspire our audiences.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 17th November 2024
Interview date(s): 27th November to 2nd December 2024
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Full Time, 35 hours per week (occasional evenings and weekends may be required)
Haringey and other North London locations
Ref VCW-241
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of providing support, advice and advocacy and communicating effectively the needs of clients to other professionals? Do you have substantial experience of assessing the needs of children and young people who are at risk of significant harm.
If so, join St Giles as a Caseworker working on our vital Vanguard project. This is an NHS-funded initiative set up as part of the work of NHS London’s Violence Reduction Initiative aimed at under 25s who may be involved in or at risk of youth violence and have mental health or well-being issues that they may find hard to acknowledge and hard to find appropriate support for.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
St Giles is now a kickstart employer, so we are part of the scheme which provides job opportunities for 16-24 year-olds who are currently on Universal Credit and are at risk of long-term unemployment.
About this exciting opportunity
Working within the St Giles Vanguard project team, our successful candidate will help to support children and young people up to 25, who are affected by violence and exploitation and who may benefit from support around mental health. You will work closely with clinical colleagues to complete initial needs assessments with young people and support them to develop individual action plans and regularly review them to assess progress, while also producing support and risk management plans based on assessments.
We will count on you to develop and maintain relationships with referral agencies and other stakeholders, to liaise closely with other St Giles teams with reference to referrals and avoiding duplication, plus develop and maintain an up-to-date and accurate resource for suitable onward referrals. Delivering a holistic support service that will see you provide a practical service including social support, accompanying to appointments, education and training options is also a key aspect of this role.
What we are looking for
- Personal experience of the criminal justice system, lived experience of the issues facing this client group and/or experience of working with ‘high risk’, vulnerable children, young people and/or families
- Experience working as part of a multi-agency team to achieve positive outcomes for young people
- Experience of using support plans to enable people to successfully access support services
- Substantial experience of engaging successfully with ‘challenging’ young people
- A relevant qualification to a good standard or be working towards one
- A knowledge of relevant services for young people and their families in the service provision area
- Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will require an Enhanced Child and Adult with Child Barred DBS Check.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
To apply please request an application form from our HR Team, via the apply button, stating the job title and ref number.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 28th November @ 11pm
Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Kenya, Senegal), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 15th November 2024
Contract status: Global post, full-time
Start date: January 2025
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Salaries will be in line with local salary grades and dependent on experience: circa £54,100 - £68,000 gross per annum (UK); BZD 73,100 - 110,000 gross per annum (Belize); IDR 485,100,000 - 750,000,000 gross per annum (Indonesia); USD 27,800 - 39,000 gross per annum (Timor-Leste); KES 4,853,000 - 7,500,000 gross per annum (Kenya); XOF 20,300,000 - 31,000,000 gross per annum (Senegal); TZS 70,127,000 - 100,000,000 gross per annum (Tanzania); MGA 63,080,000 - 90,000,000 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar).
We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities
Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally.
Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe.
Summary job description
The Head of Design & Integration is responsible for leading a core team within Data Science. This role will oversee the design, development, and integration of data collection, visualisation, and interpretation tools, conduct integrated data analyses, and ensure the seamless operation of data access platforms. The team will also provide training and support to staff and partners on using these tools effectively. This position requires collaboration with the team that builds tools, as well as cross-functional teams, to ensure that data solutions meet organisational needs and are user-friendly.
The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in data collection, analysis, and system integration with strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring that data-driven decision-making is enabled across the organisation. This role will report to the Director of Data Science.
To view the job responsibilities in more detail, please see the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Activity Service
The Activity Service is an important part of our organisation, delivering high quality activities to the older people of Merton. Our Activity team create and deliver a wide range of activities including a daily lunch club, crafting, poetry, singing and exercises at our centre in Mitcham and other locations across the borough of Merton.
The Activity service is busy and vibrant where no two days are the same, the service has over 10,000 attendees a year, taking part in over 700 activities and exercise classes. The service enables our community to live more healthily, happily and independently in later life.
About the Role
We are recruiting an Activity Coordinator to support the Activity Service Manager in the delivery and development of the Activity service.
The Activities Coordinator will be a hands-on role, working with the team who deliver a wide range of activities both existing and new at our centre and across the borough of Merton.
The role will deputise for the Activities Service manager and has line manager responsibilities overseeing both the team and the delivery of activities. This role will work closely with the volunteers who support the service, building on the current volunteer programme to develop the volunteer role and experience.
The role will play a key part in organising the delivery of existing activities, ensuring they are delivered to an exceptional standard with the service users at the heart of the service.
About You
You are an enthusiastic, motivated and organised person who has experience of supervising a team of staff or volunteers, you have excellent people skills and are looking for a role where real impact is made. Your approach to problems is with a positive outlook and a can-do attitude, you are ready to get involved in the delivery of the service, leading by example and spending time connecting and supporting the clients who attend the activities.
Experience of supporting older people in a health and social care function is not essential but desirable. What is important is your ability to lead and work as part of a team, using your initiative, being flexible and collaborative across the team at Age UK Merton. All our employees demonstrate our values of Quality, Integrity, Kindness, Inclusivity and Collaboration, and you will see this reflected throughout the people who make Age UK a wonderful place to work.
Job Description
We are an equal opportunities employer, aspiring to reflect the communities that we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We value diversity and believe our differences enrich the services we provide to local older adults. They also help us as colleagues by encouraging us to challenge ourselves, learn, innovate, and adapt.
Job title: Activity Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 - £31,500 per year
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Activity Service Manager
Based at: Elmwood Centre in Mitcham and various locations across Merton. This role requires the delivery of activities in person at our centre.
Contract: Permanent
Age UK Merton supports over 3,000 older people a year, our mission is to provide quality advice and services that meet the needs of older adults in Merton.
We have a comprehensive package of employee support, including a holistic approach to our employees’ health and wellbeing.
We offer:
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In recognition of long service, this annual leave entitlement will increase to 27 days after 5 years’ continuous service, and to 30 days after 10 years’ continuous service.
Age UK Merton gifts an additional three days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Admittance to our employee benefit scheme Medicash- a suite of health and wellbeing support.
Enrolment into our pension scheme.
Key Result areas
· Innovate, develop, and deliver a wide range of new and existing activities for service users.
· Encourage clients to attend and participate in a range of activities
· Welcome all clients who attend the activity centre and enable them to engage in activities.
· Deputizing for the Activity Centre Manager.
· Create and collate feedback from service users.
· Identify and develop existing volunteer roles within the Activity Service.
· Work collaboratively with other Age UK Merton Services and teams to provide help and advice to clients who are identified as needing additional support.
· Building strong collaborative relationships with external partners who deliver exercise classes.
Organisation and Coordination of Activities
· To organise the delivery of all activities and exercise classes in the centre.
· To be actively involved in the ongoing development and design new activities held across the borough.
· To support the planning and development of Age UK Merton’s quarterly activity guide to include all events at Age UK Merton.
· To plan and coordinate the distribution of the activity guide across the borough with out team of volunteers.
· To encourage the attendance of activities to new and existing clients.
Volunteers
· Working with the Volunteer Service develop the volunteer programme to deliver an impactful and supportive experience for all the volunteers who support the Activity team.
· Coordinate and organise the team of volunteers who support the Activity service.
Administrative Duties
· Introduce new ways to pay for activities such as online bookings.
· Take bookings for all activities and input details on to the CRM.
· Answer telephone enquiries for the Activity centre.
· Greet all clients and volunteers attending the Activity centre.
Data Capture, Evaluation and Reporting.
· Respond to feedback and suggestions from clients to develop activities.
· Keep records up to date on the CRM for attendees of all activities.
· Working with the Activity Service Manager to expand the delivery of activities into areas of the borough not currently served.
· Working with the Activity Manager to develop client feedback opportunities.
· Support the Activity Manager to identify and write up case studies for funding applications.
· Use the CRM to run reports to support funding bids and reporting.
General
· Establish good working relationships with all relevant stakeholders and liaise as required Comply at all times with the policies and procedures of Age UK Merton.
· Ensure that Age UK Merton’s Equal Opportunities policies, principles and practices are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.
· Carry out any other relevant tasks as required, to ensure the effective development of the organisation and the delivery of its services, this may include supporting weekend and out of hours events for time off in lieu.
· Attend staff meetings and personal supervision and appraisal meetings.
· Be aware of own training needs and participate in training/education to improve performance considered relevant to the post and to achieve agreed targets.
· Act as a representative of the values, beliefs and principles of AUKM at all times
· Undertake any other duties that are requested and commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
To Apply
Please outline your skills and experience in relation to the person specifcation in the Job Pack and include in your cover letter.
If you don’t meet all the person specifications and you are interested in the role, we would encourage you to apply and include other skills and experiences you have which you feel would transfer to this role.
Alternatively, please call us and have an informal chat.
Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you through our recruitment process.
The last date for applications is 17th of November
Interviews will take place in our offices in Mitcham the week of the 25th of November. If you have not heard from us by this date, you can assume that you have not been shortlisted.
General information about Age UK Merton
Age UK Merton is an independent charity operating within the national Age UK network to provide services for older adults in the London Borough of Merton. Our role is to ensure that older adults can easily access the support, services and care they need as they get older.
Our Priorities
We are passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people in Merton. Our Strategic Plan outlines our three key priorities to improve health and wellbeing by:
1. Providing high quality advice and practical support
2. Building social connection
3. Creating opportunities for lifelong active ageing
Our Vision
Supporting our community with opportunities to love later life
Our Mission
To provide quality advice and services that meet the needs of older adults in Merton
Our Values
We want to be known for:
Inclusivity – A safe, inclusive place to be for all clients, volunteers and staff
Collaboration – Working with partners across sectors to get the best outcomes for Merton’s older adults
Integrity – Robust privacy and confidentiality procedures - trusted staff and volunteers
Kindness – A supportive, empathic place to work, volunteer or receive support
Quality – Providing accredited, person-centred services, respected throughout the borough
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role will lead on phase 2 of the Data for Housing Justice project which is a collaboration with our partners at Digital Commons Cooperative.
The project will explore how to build useful software in collaboration with social movements. It will particularly focus on working in depth with a small number of housing justice groups to understand their data needs - and to use the insights to improve the capacity of our tool landexplorer.coop to meet those needs. The project will also convene a peer learning journey with a number of housing justice groups to understand the opportunities and blockers relating to data sharing and governance and co-create resources for other groups on this.
We are looking for someone with both an aptitude for and understanding of data and its potential for social change, and with community organising and activism skills. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about shaping the project and taking a leadership role within the project team.
The role will sit within the movement building function at Shared Assets. As part of a self managing organisation all team members are expected to contribute to the day to day management of the organisation through participation in management circles, team days and working groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are excited to be expanding our High Value Fundraising team by recruiting four additional roles in 2024/25. These new positions are essential for enhancing our capacity in new business development, donor stewardship, and impact evaluation, allowing us to seize the significant opportunities presented by the current philanthropic landscape. We are committed to diversifying our income streams and securing our financial future, and these new roles are integral to achieving these goals.
To read more about the role please download the full job pack by clicking through to apply.
1. Research and evaluate new funding opportunities from trusts, foundations, and other grant funders, maintaining a 12-month funding calendar.
2. Cultivate and nurture relationships with funding/ grant-making organisations, both new and existing.
3. Develop compelling cases for support for designated projects or organisational areas, tailoring funding bids and applications accordingly.
4. Submit timely reports to donors, ensuring compliance with monitoring and evaluation requirements.
5. Support the maintenance of internal systems that track fund allocation and expenditure, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information for funders.
6. Manage donor records on the Raiser’s Edge fundraising database, including recording activities, income, and producing management reports.
7. Stay informed about funding opportunities and trends in the sector through attending conferences, workshops, and events.
8. Generate accurate and timely management information on fundraising activities and budgets.
9. Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Fundraising and Marketing and/or the Trust and Foundations Manager.
10. Proactively assess own performance and development needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for three Funding Officers to join our team in Wales. These are one permanent, full-time post, one permanent part-time post (0.6 FTE) and one 12-month fixed term contract (open to a conversation on flexible working and job share). Please let us know which position you would like to apply for in your supporting statement and this can be for all opportunities.
We have offices in Cardiff & Newtown. Depending on your location and preference, you are welcome to be based in the office full time, or a combination of home and office working. You will need to travel within Wales to work with community groups and charities, and to other offices across the UK to work with colleagues.
As a Funding Officer serving one of our three Welsh regions you will:
· Assess requests for funding and manage grants using: local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
· Work closely with people and communities, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
· You will be responsible for supporting local people and communities in specific areas of Wales.
· Have a strong understanding of our vision.
· Able to adapt your approach to the wishes of the people you are working with.
· You’ll also need to support our stakeholders, helping them to make connections that will help them achieve their goals.
You will be responsible for the pipeline of projects in understanding and responding to the different needs of our customers by providing advice and considered feedback and be willing to have challenging but constructive conversations. Funding Officers will ensure our grant management and assessment play an effective part in contributing to the Fund’s knowledge and learning as a grant maker. You will manage your own caseload, liaise with grant recipients, undertake project visits, identify and manage risk, supporting organisations to deliver their projects and measure their impact.
Interview Date: W/C 02 December 2024, online for 45 minutes.
Location: Wales - Hybrid Working (Office, home working and working in community).
Hybrid, Cardiff and/or Newtown offices
We have a hybrid approach to working and this role can be based in Cardiff or Newtown , along with homeworking.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
Essential:
1) Ability to analyse information, including financial data and project plans in order to make written funding recommendations to decision-makers.
2) Understanding of strengths-based approaches to working with people and communities.
3) Remain calm under pressure and handle multiple and competing priorities, supporting others when needed.
4) Strong experience with great customer service.
Desirable:
5) Knowledge of the wider funding context
6) Ability to learn from our funded projects and share that learning for the benefit of the wider organisation.
7) Confident in presenting to a wide range of audiences.
8) Knowledge of the social policy environment and role of the third sector
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract type
Permanent
Location
Whittington with some flexibility for remote working
Hours
Full time (37.5 hours per week) with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required
Annual salary
B1 £24,050.09 to B3 £25,379.21
Review Date
10/11/2024
As the Digital Data Officer reporting into the Digital Data Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and leveraging data within the Income Generation team. This position involves overseeing the collection, storage and analysis of data to support strategic decisions and improve operational efficiency. The officer ensures data integrity and compliance with relevant regulations, while also identifying opportunities for digital innovation.
Collaborating with various teams, the Digital Data Officer supports, develops and implements data-driven solutions that enhance the charity's impact. Supporting all areas of fundraising but with a specific focus on individual giving and lottery you will produce meaningful information, analysis reports and training that contributes to the effectiveness of St Giles Hospice Fundraising activities.
You will also play an important part in ensuring data input, usage and training on the income generation database is up to date and lead on data extraction. You will ensure all data work is done in line with relevant processes procedures and legislation. A good understanding of data protection and its relation to fundraising and marketing will be key.
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
We are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team in the North of England. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteer Coordinator to join our team covering the North of England. Your role will require you to oversee and run the volunteer programme, including recruitment and training of volunteers to support the delivery of contracts. You will also be supporting the Operational Managers to coordinate and promote VoiceAbilitiy’s volunteer work in the area to meet the needs of the service and those that volunteer.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of volunteering or, working with volunteers/ vulnerable people, or delivering advocacy. You will have a knowledge of advocacy in health, social care and other settings and an understanding of the issues affecting adult social care, disability, autism, and mental health service users.
You should also understand safeguarding in relation to volunteering and the people we work with and the social values of volunteering and volunteer projects.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring that we select the best volunteers for our roles; ensuring that they receive appropriate training and development to ensure that we are delivering the service required by our clients.
You will help to develop appropriate volunteer opportunities to meet the needs of our volunteering service and support the Operations Manager to coordinate and promote VoiceAbility’s volunteering work in Scotland.
You will lead on recruitment, ensuring that safe recruitment practice and appropriate checks are adhered to. Matching prospective volunteers to appropriate opportunities for them to thrive in and facilitate group supervision and individual wellbeing checks.
Professional Development?
You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.
Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Separate Life Assurance Cover
- Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
- Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
- Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
- Support with continuous professional development
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; 5.00pm on 29th November 2024, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Volunteer Coordinator..
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity as Director of Advocacy and Influence. This innovative role will play a pivotal part in bringing the non-profits’ five new strategic goals to life through targeted advocacy work; made possible through strong campaigning, influential communications activity and effective partnership building with key stakeholders.
As they embark on the next phase of their evolution, they are looking for a strategic influencer and advocacy expert and a senior leader with a background in campaigns and/or communications who can play a hands-on role in turning strategy into action via strong project management, delivery and organisational skills. The role reports directly to the CEO and manages a team of 4.
The organisation:
We are a non-profit organisation with a strong commitment to our vision: a future in which humanity co-exists in harmony with nature, recognises and respects ecological boundaries, and prospers on a healthy planet. One in which future generations of children grow up in a regenerating, wildlife-rich world, sustained by resilient, thriving ecosystems.
We foreground human rights, women’s empowerment and global justice. We are informed by experts with input from our Expert Advisory Group, our Patrons and other key stakeholders and partners.
Your experience (essential):
- Senior leadership of an integrated advocacy/campaigns and communications strategy and team working alongside other senior experts and advising the CEO and the Board
- Experience in leading, motivating and developing a high performing team
- Experience of designing and delivering effective and successful advocacy strategies that had impact and have delivered change in policy and/or practice in the UK or internationally
- Experience of networking and lobbying, advocacy communications to generate public mobilisation in an international development or environmental context
- Good knowledge of UK politics and international affairs
- How digital channels can transform organisational delivery and stakeholder engagement
- A talented communicator who can pull different strategic levers to attract a variety of audiences and stakeholders from grassroots communities to international politicians.
If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in the world and shaping the future of our planet, we invite you to consider joining the team. Together, we can drive positive action towards a sustainable future.
- Location- Home-based/ remote in the UK, with travel to the London office as required (approx twice a month).
- Salary- £60,000- £65,000
- Permanent role, full-time hours, open to flexible working styles.
Please get in touch for more details. Firm deadline 9am Friday 29th November.
Interviews: 1st stage online 5th December, 2nd stage in person Tuesday 17th December.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.