Project Support Jobs
- Job Title: University Access Officer
- Salary: £27,570
- Closing Date: Thursday 12th December
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
- Contract: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week, Permanent
- Job Location: London
- Interviews: Tuesday 17th December
- Start date: Monday 6th January
- School Location: Vauxhall/Enfield
About the organisation
The Access Project is an education charity; we believe that every young person can make the most of education, unlocking their potential and creating a fairer society.
Our mission is to support students from under-resourced backgrounds to access top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university.
The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Students who receive support from our programme are almost twice as likely to attend top universities as statistically similar students, according to UCAS.
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation.
Why work at The Access Project
People who work at The Access Project are motivated by the desire to create a fairer society. We all play an active part in achieving the mission to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds access top universities. At The Access Project, we’re a friendly, collaborative, supportive and inclusive team, with passionate people working together in Delivery, Sales and Partnerships, Strategy, Finance and Operations to achieve our mission.
The vision of our people strategy is to enable and inspire all employees to achieve, grow, succeed and thrive. We regularly have opportunities for people to share their ideas in various working groups, generating strong teamwork across the organisation.
We value every individual who works at The Access Project and we have a wide range of benefits that make this a rewarding place to work. In our last staff engagement survey, 90% said they’re proud to tell people they work at The Access Project.
About our values
- Empowerment - We support students and our people to develop the skills and knowledge to accomplish their goals.
- Courage - We encourage our students and our people to be authentic, innovative and ambitious in order to reach their full potential and deliver our mission
- Impact - We evolve our programmes through an evidence-led approach, supporting our students to achieve their best outcomes
- Inclusion - We respect and value individuality and engage diverse voices to achieve our mission.
- Ownership - We hold ourselves accountable in all our actions and efforts. We ask “What can I do to improve my results?”
About the role
This vacancy is for a University Access Officer to work in Oasis Academy Hadley and Lilian Baylis Technology School.
The University Access Officer works with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and with the rest of The Access Project’s team to ensure that the delivery of the programme is optimised.
Role responsibilities
- Work directly with students in a professional and safe manner
- Engage with students in school and enrol them onto the programme
- Match students with volunteer tutors
- Monitor student attendance to tutorials and devise innovative solutions to encourage attendance
- Assess student progress towards being able to make successful university applications
- Upload information onto the Salesforce database (training is provided)
- Monitor the impact of tutorials, and intervene as appropriate
- Build and manage relationships with volunteer tutors to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
- Manage tutor attendance to tutorials through weekly monitoring systems
- Work with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
- Chair and present at termly school meetings with Senior Management to report on programme progress.
- University Access Officers support the volunteering team by helping to deliver tutor training sessions, and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off is provided).
- Support with projects in the Delivery team
- Any other responsibilities reasonably deemed necessary by The Access Project’s Programme Managers or Director
Person specification
- Able to communicate and influence with impact at all levels
- Able to deliver projects and manage administration accurately
- Able to effectively time manage
- Able to lead and manage change to embed the programme in school
- Resilient and adaptable
- Skilled in building and maintaining excellent relationships
- Can demonstrate a commitment to upholding the values and behaviours of good conduct
- Can demonstrate an ability to take action to keep young people safe and raise concerns
Training and Development
You will be provided with regular monthly training so that you can develop your skills and succeed in the role. There is support from your line manager (Programme Manager), as well as guidance from more senior University Access Officers and the wider University Access Officer team across The Access Project. There are opportunities for progression, including several additional responsibility roles which are available for UAOs to apply for once they have completed their probationary period successfully.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure.
- PerkBox – offering nationwide shopping discounts, gym memberships, holidays, learning and much more.
- Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff
- Online Medical assistance – access 24/7 to a qualified GP within minutes, with referrals and prescriptions available same-day.
- Interest-free travelcard loans
- Travel-allowance for expenses over £10 per day, where applicable
- Cyclescheme loans
- 3 paid Volunteering Days
- Employer’s pensions contributions (3%)
- CPD options
- The Access Project welcomes requests for flexible working arrangements
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project aspires to represent the diversity of communities across the UK at all levels of the organisation and proactively takes steps to support this. We are committed to creating a culture where the experiences and voices of people from marginalised backgrounds are listened to and valued; where their skills are appreciated; and where their talents are nurtured and encouraged.
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. If you believe you have most of the skills to fulfil the role we encourage you to apply. Amongst staff at our organization, there is under-representation of people who are Black, Asian or people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled, care-experienced, from low socio-economic backgrounds, and who are LGBTQIA+ . We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience in reference to our mission.
We are proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 applies to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment that involves working with children and young people must disclose anything listed in their criminal record, with the exception of protected cautions and convictions. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for a DBS check at a level appropriate to the job role will be activated before your first day of work. Members of staff who are not eligible for a standard or enhanced DBS check are required to undertake a basic DBS check only in line with legal requirements. If you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to this procedure.
Present or most recent employment
It is important to give full information, including the organisation you work in, or most recent employment if not currently working, full dates, address and explanation of any gaps in employment.
References
All appointments are subject to verification of employment and suitability of the candidate for the post applied for. We reserve the right to approach any previous employer for a reference and to verify their identity but will request your permission before doing so. If you have experience of working with children, please include this as one of your references.
Education, Qualifications and Training:
Ensure you give all the information requested, including dates, establishment where you studied and make clear the level of any examinations e.g., GCSE, GCE 'O' Level or 'A' Level or equivalents etc. and the grades you obtained. Also include any skills training you have had. You will be required to produce original documentary evidence of any qualifications relevant to the job, and these will be detailed on the person specification
Proof of qualification is required before the appointment is confirmed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role:
Hackney has a longstanding reputation of being open and welcoming to refugees, migrants and asylum seekers - both as a Council and a community. The London Borough of Hackney is committed to ensuring people arriving in Hackney feel welcome and safe, and can access the support that is available. The Council has passed a motion to become a Borough of Sanctuary, and the Welcome Hackney service plays a key role in achieving this.
This role sits within the Welcome Hackney team. Welcome Hackney supports residents who are currently seeking asylum, have refugee status, or arrived in the borough via the Homes for Ukraine or resettlement schemes. The team also supports migrant residents with no/insecure status who face additional barriers to accessing services.
The purpose of the role will be to set up and manage services which ensure that refugees, migrants and asylum-seeking residents can access the support they need, as well as influencing systems to ensure services are available and accessible. The role will identify any gaps in service provision, working with residents and the voluntary and community sector towards creating a welcoming environment for refugees, migrants and asylum seekers.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Eden Munro, Programme Manager, Welcome Hackney.
Skills & experience:
· Strong project management, organised with excellent use of project plans - proactive and work independently to ensure that key project milestones are completed on time and a high standard and projects are progressing within scope, time and resource constraints.
· Strong stakeholder management, good at relationship building, cross sector working, influencing and working collaboratively.
· Established experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers or migrants (people with lived experience are particularly welcome)
· Solutions focussed with a can-do approach. Proactively and independently finding solutions to barriers.
There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.
When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.
We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 8 December 2024 (22:59).
Interview date: January 2025
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available.
Closing date: 8 December 2024.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Triangle Community Garden, as a Project Manager.
We want to hear from you if you have a passion for nature connection, horticulture and social enterprise, love working with people and have management skills and/or experience.
In this role you will be managing and developing all aspects of our greencare projects; supporting our staff and volunteers; and ensuring our services reach as many people as feasible.
Triangle Community Garden runs horticultural therapy sessions in our allotment sites and community garden in Hitchin, Hertfordshire working with people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health issues.
Ideally you’ll have some knowledge or experience of social therapeutic horticulture and working with people with additional needs. You’ll need to have experience of managing people and projects and it would be beneficial if you had experience of developing services and networks with other local organisations.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
· Salary: £28-32K fte
· Hours: 3 days a week (22.5 hours) worked flexibly
If you don’t have experience in all the areas, we are looking for please do consider applying – no one is perfect! The most important thing we’re looking for is your passion for what we do and your ability to manage people and projects.
Closing date: 1st December
The Triangle Community Garden is a charity, based in Hitchin, Herts, helping people of all ages and abilities to ‘Connect, Grow, Enjoy’ through community gardening and contact with the natural world.
We do this through:
· Supporting physical and mental health through our social therapeutic horticulture, healthy living and wellbeing projects
· Providing volunteering opportunities for all ages in nature
· Community events, forest school activities, wildlife walks and nature-based workshops
· Cooking classes for men
· Improving our local environment for people and nature
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trinity House is a charity dedicated to safeguarding shipping and seafarers, providing education, support and welfare to the seafaring community with a statutory duty as a General Lighthouse Authority to deliver a reliable, efficient and cost-effective aids to navigation service for the benefit and safety of all mariners. Its Corporate Department runs one of the UK’s largest maritime charities with an endowment of c£250m as well as a Fraternity comprising distinguished members of the maritime community.
The Department is establishing a new post of Head of Operations and Change Projects to take responsibility for the specific operational outputs set out in the Role Description together with the management and delivery of an agenda of innovative Change Projects commissioned by the Corporate Board. Please see attached job description for further information about this exciting opportunity.
To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. Initially working predominantly on three of our new GLA-funded contracts – UK Shared Prosperity Fund contracts across East & North London and Central London, and the Early Connect London Pilot – for the right candidate and in the longer term, there will be an opportunity to become involved in a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.
About the job
Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an experienced Project Officer used to working with young people and adults including those entering or re-entering the world of work. The successful candidate will be committed to helping people achieve their potential and will have the skills and experience to provide; 1-1 advice and guidance and group work and all aspects of employability support and upskilling. The role will work across two separate but complementary programmes, one of which focuses on the hospitality sector – experience or an understanding of the sector is not a requirement but may be beneficial. The second project is focused on supporting young people into work or Apprenticeships and the successful candidate will provide information, advice and guidance, along with practical skills training to participants along their learner journey.
We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will take on the role of project officer, working with a dedicated team to deliver high quality, tailored provision. As well as being involved in practical delivery, the candidate will work with the compliance and finance team to ensure quality of delivery and evidence collection. Along with practical delivery, the successful candidate will be involved in the design and implementation of the recruitment/outreach strategies and also for the development of appropriate training materials.
Familiarity with the delivery of funded provision is beneficial. The ability to collaboratively design and deliver inspiring, engaging and tailored sessions, covering a range of transferable and employability skills provision is essential. The role will be offered on a full-time basis working across London boroughs and travel within London, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.
About us
Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders. Safeguarding is central to our work with the public and across our work team and we will require participants to demonstrate their understanding of safeguarding principles.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has experience in the education/training sector, loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals and wants to be part of an organisation which changes lives for the better. Rinova is committed to offering opportunities for career progression and has a commitment to promoting from within, offering all our employees an opportunity to further their career aspirations.
Rinova Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our employees, participants and stakeholders and expects all staff and guest visitors to share this commitment.
You will be required to provide two employment references. These will need to be the most recent and within the last six years.
Successful applicants are required to complete a DBS check.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.
Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place but it is currently anticipated these will take place week commencing 9th December 2024.
Job description
IAG, Employability and Apprenticeship Support Delivery
- To be accountable for achieving agreed outcomes, outputs and personal targets – including recruitment, employability training and learner progression targets
- To manage a caseload of participants requiring Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), confidence building and employability training
- Completing appropriate action plans and reviews with participants
- To act as the single point of contact for small caseload of participants
- To complete all paperwork for client in your caseload, ensuring that accurate records are kept
- To identify suitable referral partners i.e. Job centre, training providers from which to recruit job seekers and course participants
- To communicate with stakeholders, clients and team members, keeping them informed of changes in delivery or action plans
- To liaise with learners interested in apprenticeships to support them and assist them into suitable placements
Development of training materials and delivery
- To develop workshop training materials that support delivery of the outcomes
- To ensure that accurate records are kept for all training events and workshops, with appropriate attendance sheets signed and stored
- To use available networks to recruit course participants from appropriate organisations
- To use available networks to support participants into appropriate progression destinations
- To liaise with stakeholders and partners to develop effective referral mechanisms and future possible collaborations
Project administration, partnership building and funding
- To work directly with the Senior Leadership Team to support in the delivery of Rinovas funded projects, compiling reports and attending meetings as required
- Ensuring that all paperwork is completed to the required standard and submitted to compliance team in a timely manner
- To monitor project progress towards targets – to work with project managers to identify problems and ensure they are appropriately resolved
- To ensure that the right channels are used for storing confidential client and project paperwork i.e. Sharepoint and Teamwork
- To research and develop suitable referral routes and explore new partnership opportunities for current and future projects
- To play an active role in the identification of suitable funding streams and development of funding applications to support continuing and future projects
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required
Please address all points in your supporting statement and provide examples.
Experience:
- Working with adults returning to work or those in employment needing to upskill.
- Working with NEET young people or those currently in full-time education.
- Developing networks to support organisational goals.
- Creating engaging and motivating training materials.
- Writing detailed and accurate reports.
- Working to tight deadlines and achieving targets.
- Managing a diverse workload, working to strict deadlines, pre-empt upcoming issues and solve problems
Technical Skills:
- IT skills and the ability to produce professional presentations and training materials.
- Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Communication and Organisational Skills:
- High standard of organisational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Good understanding of social and educational issues related to a multi-cultural cohort and how this relates to job seekers.
Qualifications
Advantageous:
- Understanding of the Hospitality and Tourism industry
- Understanding of Project Management principles
Advantageous but not Essential:
- Qualification in Advice and Guidance (minimum Level 3/4) or willingness to undertake training as required.
- A Learning and Education training qualification (minimum Level 3, previously PTLLS).
- Experience or knowledge of Apprenticeships
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work outside normal working hours on occasions.
- Ability to travel within London Boroughs to deliver at satellite locations.
- Existing networks which can be utilised to enable you to meet targets in relation to recruitments and progression routes.
- You will be required to provide two employment references. These will need to be the most recent and within the last six years.
- Successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
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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 currently recruiting a Project Pharmacy Manager (Medical Supplier Capacity Building Project) to join our Programs team.
This is a remote position open to candidates based in RI countries of operation, CET (+/- 3 hours) preferred.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from minoritized backgrounds those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
Note you must have the right to work in your home-based location and that national terms and conditions will apply.
This role is classified as requiring advanced pre-employment checks.
About Relief International
Relief International is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. We work in 16 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity
RI has recently entered into a partnership with Takeda Pharmaceuticals, to implement a four-year project medical supply chain project. This project will focus on building the capacity of 20 local pharmaceutical and medical device suppliers in four countries where Relief International (RI) has existing programming: Afghanistan, Yemen, Myanmar, and Syria.
Providing technical leadership, the project Pharmacy Manager working in close collaboration with the Project Director and project Supply Chain Manager, will support activities of the project deliverables.
Your Responsibilities
This role includes the following responsibilities.
- Lead on national health stakeholders to ensure buy-in and support for the project and its sustainability post project (medical regulatory authority, ministry of health, pharmacy associations, public sector medical procurement departments).
- Work with national peer health stakeholders to ensure their understanding, and engagement / support for the project (iNGOs, Health Clusters, aid management partners, UN stakeholders.
- Reach out to other iNGOs active in the project countries to harmonize product portfolios, and develop support for quality standards
- Champion the RI database for medical products including the RI Medical Supply List (MSL), manufacturers, distributors to include relevant quality data about products and suppliers
- Help the Supply Chain and Procurement Coordinator on sourcing and verifying medical assurance quality certificates with local suppliers to enable RI to conduct and improve local medical supply procurement
- Support sub-contractor activities as agreed in the sub-contractor agreement, and Collaborating with the Pharmacy advisor, lead in conducting regular reviews and assessments of sub-contractor work and progress and providing inputs into required reports
About You
You will bring the following experience and skills.
- A master's or bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a related field, OR equivalent working experience.
- Proven experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders in challenging environments, and working with large medical supply components in complex contexts
- Track record in project progress monitoring, tracking and reporting, qualitative and quantitative
- Knowledge of donor and other international medical quality assurance standards, and skills with host country institutions, and international organizations.
- Comprehensive understanding of medical product quality assurance certification
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs with a technical scope similar to the activity, especially focusing on medical procurement & supply chain.
- Being able to successfully operate in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and technical areas.
- Strong oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English required.
Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!
How To Apply
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page.
- You will be asked to upload a CV and Cover Letter.
- The cover letter should be two pages, and explain why you are interested in this post with Relief International and how your skills and experience make you a good fit.
Closing Date
1 December 2024. Please apply immediately, we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, therefore we may withdraw the position from the jobs board before the closing date.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.
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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!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set is delighted to be working with an amazing charity as they search for a Project Manager to support them for an exciting 2-year FTC.
You will work with a range of partners—corporate sponsors, artists, community groups, and schools—to ensure the trail’s success, culminating in a major auction. Strong relationship-building, local knowledge, and excellent communication skills are essential. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact while shaping a high-profile, community-focused event.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage the project plan, ensuring all deadlines and milestones are met.
- Oversee a diverse event programme, driving cultural, community, and corporate engagement throughout the project.
- Lead the project from concept through to completion, handling corporate engagement, event planning, delivery, and wrap-up.
- Procure and manage suppliers for event planning, installation, digital assets, and auction processes.
- Collaborate with fundraising and retail teams to identify and develop income generation opportunities.
- Create and maintain project management frameworks, monitor the budget, and report on progress to stakeholders.
- Coordinate all aspects of event planning, including administration, bookings, and the event programme for sponsors, partners, schools, and artists.
- Recruit, train, and manage volunteers, ensuring effective support throughout the event.
- Foster staff involvement and buy-in across the organisation, ensuring broad support for the project.
- Manage the installation and maintenance of sculptures, working with businesses, sponsors, and local authorities to ensure their upkeep.
- Address and resolve any challenges, ensuring health and safety and logistical issues are handled promptly.
- Provide operational oversight, ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget, with a focus on problem-solving and smooth execution.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience in managing large-scale projects, with deep expertise in delivering successful outcomes.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation at all levels, including pitching and presenting.
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills, with experience managing budgets effectively.
- Experience in working with corporates, high-net-worth individuals, and senior staff, building and nurturing high-level relationships.
- Solid understanding of the organisation and not-for-profit sectors.
- Excellent report writing, communication, and evaluation skills.
- Strong budget management experience, with a solid understanding of cash flow management.
- Hands-on, solution-oriented approach with a willingness to tackle logistical challenges.
- In-depth knowledge of the local corporate, education, and community sectors, including religious and cultural groups.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and lead a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, web and social media communications, and CRM databases.
- Strategic thinking, with an ability to plan and deliver targets efficiently.
- Experience in marketing communications.
- Ability to handle complexity and day-to-day demands while maintaining personal well-being.
- Access to own vehicle, a valid driving license, and insurance for business use.
What’s On Offer:
- A competitive salary of £40,000 for the successful candidate.
- A fab 2-year fixed term contract, working on a unique and exciting project.
- Flexible working pattern with just 2-3 days per-week working across Kent.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner charity are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Your new company
A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional results. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture.
Your new role
Prepare Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, and preliminary documents.Prepare tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and report on tenders.Compile Building Contracts and Development Agreements.Assist with Contract Administration, including quality control site inspections and reporting.Chair meetings and prepare minutes and records.Undertake interim valuation procedures and agree on Final Accounts, including assessing Extensions of Time and Loss and Expense Claims.Conduct end-of-defects inspections and reporting.Perform other duties related to Project Management and Employer's Agent roles.
What you'll need to succeed Degree in Building Surveying or Project Management or equivalent.Professional Development: Working towards chartership status with RICS or equivalent.Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, and adaptive.Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.Team Player: Work effectively within a team.
Self-Motivated: Show initiative and drive.
Ambitious: Desire to progress within the organisation.
Management: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
What you'll get in returnFlexible working policy.Annual leave options: sell, buy, and carry-over.Health Insurance: Health Shield cash plan.Long service award.Incentive scheme.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rachel Knight on 07488 312618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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We are delighted to introduce this job opportunity at the Culture Trust Luton for a 0.5 Project Manager. Through a successful funding application to The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been awarded £177,513 funding to deliver a Resilience project called ‘Reconnect’. This multi-faceted project explores the Trust’s customer services, sites and operations. There is also funding to deliver events and consultations as well as creative activities to promote engagement and volunteering. The Project also has a budget for making operational improvements that have been identified through the project.
We seek an experienced Project Manager to draw together the delivery of this project, coordinate specialist consultants, creatives and community groups and work with the Culture Trust Team on exploring and embedding change.We are a progressive, Luton-based, arts and cultural charity with a mission to connect communities through culture and creativity. We welcome 250,000 people across the year to our stunning heritage sites; the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hat District creative workspaces, Wardown House Museum and Gallery, and Stockwood Discovery Centre. The Reconnect Project will work across all our functions, but there will be a particular focus on Stockwood Discovery Centre for community activities and volunteering.
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
The Role:
This is a 12 month fixed term contract. The Funded Projects Officer is a key member of project teams with the purpose of aiding the successful delivery of projects. They will:
• Support the creation of realistic project budgets which both inform internal decision making and contribute to the success of applications for funding.
• Monitor income and expenditure against approved budgets, highlight risks and implications, and thereby help to ensure the Trust remains in a healthy financial position.
• Maximise grant income for the Trust through organised grant claims, maintenance of good funder relations and effective negotiations.
• Report on restricted income within projects, feeding into budgets, forecasts, and year end to ensure internal and external requirements are delivered.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than twice a month on average.
The Candidate:
You’ll have experience of:
• Building and maintaining professional relationships both internally and externally
• Being a confident communicator, able to listen, interpret, challenge, influence and explain complex financial principles to non-experts - not fearful of acting as or being the critical friend
• Development, production and monitoring of project budgets
• Project management, delivery and grant management
• Prioritising and taking a flexible approach to project delivery across multiple projects at any given time.
• Developing and delivering high quality numerical and written reports. ensuring accuracy, testing assumptions and spotting potential risks that others might miss
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: The Woodland Trust embraces diversity and inclusion. We want our team to reflect the UK's diverse community. We support people from all backgrounds to apply, especially those who are under-represented.
Application Advice: Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. Your enthusiasm for the environment and our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count—are what matter most. We also keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows your experience and passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. We look forward to hearing from you and working together to make a positive impact on our planet.
Title: Senior Project Officer
Location: Mozambique
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
The Senior Project Officer will be supporting the delivery and documentation of Sightsavers’ ELFA project. You will collaborate with District Local Governments (DLGs) across all Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) endemic regions of Mozambique. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that LF elimination project activities are meticulously planned, implemented, monitored, evaluated, and documented in accordance with the highest standards outlined in Sightsavers’ Programme & Implementation Manual (PIM).
Responsibilities
- Support partners in managing all aspects of the project cycle, including planning, implementation, monitoring, learning, adaptation, and evaluation.
- Work with partners to identify technical support needs for LF elimination estimates.
- Ensure project activities align with WHO guidelines and MoH of Mozambique standards.
- Implement project activities according to Sightsavers’ standards and quality assessment tools (QSAT).
- Coordinate transition and advocacy work with the government for project sustainability.
- Uphold gender, equity, social inclusion, value for money, and sustainability in interventions through integrated plans.
- Ensure routine data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage meet program needs and Sightsavers’ standards.
- Review and provide feedback on data collection methodologies and documentation protocols.
- Support partners in making project documentation, reports, and related materials accessible and timely.
- Identify the best means to verify documentation for elimination dossiers and share learnings with Sightsavers.
- Ensure timely, evidence-based reports, assisting the Institutional Fundraising Team as needed.
- Identify key program areas for data analysis and learning, fostering knowledge sharing among partners and within Sightsavers.
- Support project partners in developing district reports and annual project and donor reports.
- Manage partnerships, ensuring high-quality project deliverables from National, Provincial, District, and Local Governments.
- Develop relationships with District Local Governments to achieve project objectives.
- Represent Sightsavers to Provincial, District Local Governments, and development partners.
- Assist project partners in preparing budgets and requisitions for activities.
- Support finance teams in preparing project budgets and forecasts.
- Ensure timely submission of financial or activity returns by partners.
- Manage and utilise project assets according to Sightsavers’ policies.
- Ensure MPC, agreements, and due diligence reports for project partners are in place.
- Share project stories monthly with the country communication focal point for internal news feeds.
- Represent the project at forums and meetings, advocating for project aims and objectives.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- A tertiary qualification (bachelor’s or above) in social sciences, public health, development studies, or equivalent.
- Demonstrable experience in implementing programmes, particularly health programmes and/or neglected tropical disease programmes with a focus on elimination.
- Experience in managing and guiding project teams to successful project implementation.
- Knowledge of the WHO LF approach to elimination.
- Experience working with Provincial and District Local Governments health departments.
- Demonstrated experience with statistical and data analysis packages (SPSS, STATA, Excel, Power BI).
- Prior experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection.
- Advanced computer skills in MS Office programs, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge and experience of working with district local governments and district health systems.
- Knowledge and experience of the NGO sector.
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise activities and develop plans.
- Proven ability to deliver and implement projects, ensuring high-quality work to agreed standards.
- Excellent team working skills, understanding the impact of their work on others and contributing positively to a global team.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in community mobilisation.
- Experience in advocacy work in health and general development.
- Proficiency in additional languages such as French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, or Yoruba.
- A good understanding or keen interest in local cultures and country-specific challenges.
Next Steps
Please note that all applications and CVs must be written in English to be considered.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing date: 1 December 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, proactive individual who has a successful record in project, programme and operations support and who is looking to take on a new, exciting challenge that will make a real difference to the community.
This is a full and varied role – no two days will be the same! We can offer:
• The opportunity to be fully involved in meaningful work, to make a difference and see the positive impact of your work
• An experienced team who will support you to deliver on your goals, and to grow personally and professionally
• The platform to manage and deliver on your own workload
• A role that allows you to take the initiative, to innovate and to be involved with multiple stakeholders across the business
• Fulfilling and rewarding work that contributes to society, sustainability initiatives and environmental challenges
ABOUT BAKER STREET QUARTER PARTNERSHIP
We are the Business Improvement District (BID) for the Baker Street area of Marylebone – a not-for-profit organisation making a real difference to this vibrant, diverse and dynamic part of central London. Our innovative and compelling work is far reaching, from nurturing and connecting the community, to promoting the area’s vitality and ensuring it is resilient, safe and clean. Established 11 years ago, we have recently set out a new exciting and ambitious business plan focused on facilitating social and environmental impact, with wellbeing at its core. This is a unique opportunity to work within a team who are committed to contributing to the broader community and driving positive change.
Our team is small but highly innovative and ambitious with a proven track record of making real improvements to the area for business and for all. You will be joining the Partnership at an exciting time as we recently extended our area of benefit.
We are delighted to have been recognised as a Great Places to Work certified company!
“100% of employees at Baker Street Quarter Partnership say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company”
Job Outline:
To provide project support to a number of programmes including:
• Operations – Initiatives to ensure our area is maintained as a clean, safe, well-managed and resilient through dedicated street management, effective communications and facilitated local networks
• Sustainability - Promoting social and environmental impact and wellbeing while supporting the delivery of businesses’ sustainability and ESG objectives
• Smarter Giving - our initiative facilitating relationships between our member businesses and local charities and community groups
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations Support
• Research and collate area information including crime statistics, planned street works, planned events and protests, planning and licensing
• Maintain Street Team rotas onto team calendar
• Assistance with the day-to-day oversight of the Street Team
• Update and send weekly Security and Operations mailer
• Update weekly Street Works
• Manage our range of Operations communication and intelligence sharing platforms and closed WhatsApp groups
• Actively assessing the quality and look/feel of our footprint area to report to Operations Manager
• Administrative assistance with Operational contract management
• Manage Health and Safety/Risk Assessments/RAMS for outdoor markets and events
• Administrative assistance for Operations linked events (Security Networking, Intelligence sharing meetings etc.)
• Manage and book all member training
• Assisting with keeping Operations section of BakerStreetQ website up to date
Smarter Giving Support
• Support the Community Impact Manager on collection drives/Christmas appeal
• Research related to local need and Church Street Ward (our focus for Smarter Giving)
• Attend member volunteering sessions to welcome volunteers and ensure smooth running
• Assist with arrangement of member volunteering
• Organise annual Christmas raffle
• Draft weekly volunteering and skill sharing opportunity update
• Draft articles on successful Smarter Giving initiatives
• Organise Meet the Charity events
Sustainability and Placemaking Programmes Support
• Research and administrative support related to sustainability, accessibility and Placemaking projects
• Drafting and updating communication and content
• Liaison with businesses, the Council and other stakeholders
• Initiate, promote and manage internal sustainability initiatives
• Assist with Smarter Recycling contract management
• Manage customer care calls to Smarter Recycling users (biannually)
General
• Support with the collation of performance/KPI data for quarterly, annual and ad hoc reports
• Minute Sustainability Steering Group and Streets and Spaces Steering Group, following up to ensure actions are completed
• Research related to local events and activities
• Staff pop-up member information stalls
• Financial administration related to Operations and Smarter Giving
• Contract administration and support
• Manage generic email boxes including training@ and info@ responding in a timely fashion
• Support and provide cover during holidays and absences for the Executive Assistant and Marketing & Events Coordinator including office and phone cover, office supplies and welcoming guests
• Always acting as an ambassador for BakerStreetQ.
• Back-up Fire Marshall and First Aider for the office (full training provided).
• Opportunity to train as Mental Health First Aider
It is expected that the Project Assistant will provide cover for and stand-in as necessary for the Marketing and Events Coordinator and the Team Assistant, and has familiarity of their job functions to enable such coverage to be provided.
• To undertake such other duties commensurate with your position, and / or hours of work, as may reasonably be required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Exceptional personal planning and organisational skills
• Adept at independent working taking accountability for own workload and timely deliverables of work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong planning and time management/multi-tasking skills, with the ability to take the initiative and work independently with little supervision, yet maintaining regular communication within the team
• A flexible approach, professional outlook and positive attitude is essential
• Ability to compile and accurately record information
• Intermediate skills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint and experience of using contact databases (in particular input, retrieval of data and the ability to use database)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst caring to ensure a high standard of work quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a “can-do”, willing, collegiate approach
• Flexibility to adapt effectively to change
• Exceptional eye for detail and data accuracy
• Ability to liaise and build a rapport via telephone, in person and in written correspondence with senior business representatives and a variety of professionals and voluntary groups
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and out of core hours to attend events
Required Experience
• Previous work experience in an operational support or project support role likely to have been gained over a minimum of 12 months
• A passion/drive to contribute in a community focused, social impact role
• An interest in the urban environment and an organisation involved in sustainability initiatives, area promotion and placemaking projects
Our Benefits:
• Private health insurance via BUPA for employee only from day one
• Pension – Employee 5% and Employer 6%
• 25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and additional gifted holiday over Christmas
• Season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Salary sacrifice TechScheme – limit £2000
• Wellbeing sessions
• Opportunities and Support to volunteer
TIMESCALE:
Closing date for applications 29th November 2024.
Application by cover letter and CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About A4ID
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to see the law and lawyers play their full part in the global eradication of poverty and advancement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A4ID seeks to be an authoritative voice of the legal community, to inspire and enable lawyers to join the global fight against poverty, and to ensure that legal support is available for those engaged in that fight. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its respected education and training programmes, its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.
About the role
The role of the Project Officer - Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.
A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the PBLM with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.
To apply
Interested candidates are requested to send a CV and Cover Letter. The Cover Letter must include why you are interested in this job and how you match the person's specification. We encourage you to draw on specific examples from your professional life in the Cover Letter.
Closing date: 30 November 2024.
Work permit: Required to have the right to work in the UK.
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Join an exciting initiative that is supporting governments around the world to protect and promote media freedom!
The Thomson Reuters Foundation (TRF) is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. We combine our unique media development and legal services to drive systemic change through news, capacity strengthening, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives.
TRF provides a Secretariat function to the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC). The MFC is a partnership of 51 countries from six continents working together to advocate for media freedom and the safety of journalists at home and abroad. The MFC works closely with civil society and a panel of legal experts, among others, to promote media freedom through a range of activities – including public and private diplomacy to support journalists at risk, coordinated action through embassies, events and the promotion of legal reforms. The MFC was established in 2019 while the Secretariat was established in 2022. More information about the MFC can be found here.
The MFC Secretariat plays a central role in maximising the impact of the Coalition. It does this in four areas:
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Administration and operations: engaging with and supporting members of the Coalition; delivering activities including events and briefings; coordinating responses to cases of concern (in which journalists and news organisations are facing threats to their reporting); supporting embassies to act on media freedom; organizing meetings and maintaining the MFC’s network of contacts;
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Communications: communicating the MFC’s activities and impact externally, via website, social media and mainstream media coverage; supporting public-facing events; keeping the MFC’s network informed about activities and opportunities to take action;
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Policies and strategy: ensuring policies and processes are in place to facilitate an efficient, effective and responsive coalition; supporting strategic decision making; monitoring the latest developments in the media freedom context;
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Monitoring and evaluation: tracking and understanding the MFC’s outcomes and impact, and learning lessons from this.
The Secretariat is supported by grants from Global Affairs Canada, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office, and Germany’s Federal Foreign Office.
We are seeking an organized and resourceful Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will lead on two key areas of the Secretariat’s work: (1) supporting and facilitating the MFC’s work on cases of concern, in which journalists and media workers are under threat, and (2) promoting greater engagement with diverse member countries of the MFC.
As part of the role you will interact with a wide range of government officials, civil society experts and legal experts from different parts of the world and establish improved processes for MFC interventions and engagement. The ideal candidate will be able to take the initiative while working collaboratively and will have excellent problem-solving skills. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to deepen their engagement in the media freedom, human rights and/or democracy fields through working with leading experts and cutting-edge issues.
The role is based in Canary Wharf in London. The role is full time and you would be expected to attend TRF’s offices two or more days per week.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (depending on availability). The contract may be extended beyond this, conditional on further funds being secured for the Secretariat’s continued operation.We expect the 12-month term of the contract will result in tangible and meaningful outcomes, such as improvements to processes and strategy, and more engaged member countries.
Some travel is anticipated as part of this role.
About The Role
As the Project Manager you will:
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Oversee and manage the MFC’s Secretariat’s work on cases of concern, looking for ways to optimize the speed, relevance and impact of MFC interventions while ensuring that they do no harm
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Improve processes on cases of concern in collaboration with government and civil society colleagues
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Build relationships with a range of MFC member countries in multiple regions, explore their needs, and develop and deliver bespoke support packages as applicable
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Identify case studies of interesting work by member countries on media freedom, and pass these on to the Secretariat’s Communications Manager for development into communications materials
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Contribute to strategic decision making on how to engage member countries and build a stronger Coalition
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Stay abreast of developments in the field of media freedom, particularly regarding media freedom cases of concern and media freedom developments within member countries
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Ensure sound record-keeping and lesson-learning from case interventions and member engagement
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Contribute to grant management, reporting, and donor relations where needed
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Work closely and collaboratively with the remainder of the Secretariat team and MFC stakeholders including the MFC co-chairs and Executive Group, Consultative Network, High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom, and UNESCO
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Handle sensitive situations and information appropriately
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Represent the Secretariat at meetings and events (in-person and virtual)
About You
To be our Project Manager, you will likely have:
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Excellent organisational skills with a high degree of creative and flexible thinking
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The ability to create, maintain and improve systems to keep track of activities
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Excellent interpersonal skills – able to establish and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally, with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds, in both junior and senior roles
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Resilience, including the ability to deal with challenges calmly and proactively
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A diplomatic approach, including the ability to see issues from others’ perspectives and to spot and mitigate potential risks
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Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly, and to adjust communication style to fit the audience
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The ability to think strategically so that activities contribute to longer-term objectives
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Ability to facilitate meetings or dialogues so that they lead to a tangible outcome or action points
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Fluency in English; other languages would be an advantage.
It would be useful if you also have:
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Understanding of, or interest in, media freedom issues
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Experience of working with government officials (in central government and/or embassies)
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Experience working effectively as part of a remote or hybrid team on collaborative initiatives
What’s in it For You
At the Thomson Reuters Foundation, our people are our greatest assets. Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair and informed.
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A Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class; we combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity, registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
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At Equal People mencap, we are proud of our 36-year history of supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and experiencing mental health needs. We support adults at risk and vulnerable children in RBKC and Westminster. We offer a wide range of support options and activities.
We aim to support each individual to pursue their aims and dreams, live the life they choose and access, participate in and contribute to their local, and the wider community as much as they wish.
Our Charity has member representation at every level, including 50% of the Board. Inclusion, dignity, respect and the promotion of the rights, opportunities and choices of the vulnerable adults and children we support are key to our ethos and values.
We are rapidly growing and now provide over 1,000 hours per week of support We aim to be the best social care employer in London.
We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is creative and has a passion for positive change, with the confidence to make decisions under pressure. You will be self-motivated and determined to achieve the best outcome for the people we support. You will achieve this through leading and motivating a dedicated team of support workers to ensure and maintain the delivery of high-quality support.
The successful applicant will need to be confident in communicating with the people we support, staff, family members and partner agencies.
To be considered for this role you must have experience and knowledge within the social care sector, experience of working with working with people with complex needs would be desirable. You should also have experience leading teams in Learning Disability services. As this service is registered for personal care/supported living you will be supported to undertake your registration with CQC.
You will be responsible for the continued positive outcomes for the people that we support through management of the services. You will be responsible for cultivating and contributing to a "continuous improvement" environment and will be proactive in the management of your staff, the rotas, and the budgets for your services.
You will be responsible for the quality of the service, as well as the finances and team performance, ensuring that the people that we support are given opportunities to pursue their interests and life goals. Some of the people we support have profound and multiple learning disabilities alongside other complex healthcare needs such as physical disabilities, Epilepsy, Dysphagia, non-verbal, require peg feeding and some may require involvement with manual handling and supporting people with all aspects of their personal care.
Whilst it is not essential that you have direct experience as a Manager, it is important that you have some management experience, and a good knowledge of the health and social care sector. You will be working within the supported living environment.
The role will challenge, excite and never be dull but will be truly rewarding.
You must be competent in using IT.
Your working week is flexible covering 7 days per week and will include working weekends and an on-call rota shared with your Senior Support Workers. Flexibility is key.
NB CLOSING DATE 12th DECEMBER - INTERVIEWS MID JANUARY
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure everyone receives a service that:
• plays to their strengths.
• helps them overcome barriers.
• achieves the outcomes they wish.
• works to increase everyone’s independence, opportunity, choice and control.
• has a positive view of risk-taking whilst ensuring awareness of safety, security and safeguarding.
2. Work in a consistent and positive way with managers and other team members to ensure receive a great service from the whole team. Ensure all EPM policies and procedures are followed e.g. that:
• support plans, referrals and risk assessments are followed up, actioned and reviewed.
• medication processes are adhered to.
• money is managed effectively.
• health and safety practices are carried out.
• records on the Charitylog database are kept up to date.
• information is communicated to staff, members and families in a timely and accessible fashion.
3. Actively lead the Floating Support Team’s development through coaching, training, supervision, appraisals and team and management meetings.
4. Work alongside the Chief Finance and Operating Officer, CEO and Activities and the Trustees to develop and action strategic plans to maintain, develop, and promote EPM and our services.
5. Promote best practice across the service and the organisation through participation in external and organisational wide projects and forums.
6. Participate in the emergency on-call emergency rota (approx 10 nights per month) - £35 per night).
7. Take lead responsibility for the performance and delivery of the support contracts, overseeing the FS Senior Support workers.
8. Ensure performance standards are evidenced and quality is upheld in everything that the team’ do in complying with relevant CQC, contractual and organisational standards, outcomes and procedures.
9. To provide written and verbal reports on outcomes to Trustees at the regular Council of Management Meetings. To monitor and review service user and carer feedback, complaints and incident reports and use this information to inform and improve future services and practice.
10. Lead and manage the team to support personalised rota planning via Charitylog (inclusive of day, night and overnight activity) and service user timetables.
11. To lead the Housing Management service, working with the FS SSWs to ensure tenancies are managed appropriately, records maintained, and reports completed for Housing Associations in a timely fashion.
12. To be responsible for, or delegate recruitment of staff and provide excellent leadership, direction and effective management of the team’s resources and finances.
13. To plan, set and manage project budgets appropriately. To ensure project and individual finances are recorded, managed and monitored appropriately.
14. Ensure professional standards and best practice act as key drivers within a culture of continuous service improvement, value for money and safe practice.
EPm operates within a constantly changing environment and as such work priorities and targets may change. The organisation reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the job description and accountabilities in order to meet client needs
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.