Qualifications Manager Jobs in Se6

Location: National Support Centre, MSSC NSC, 200B Lambeth Road, London, SE1 7JY (Hybrid Working)

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £37,000 gross per annum

Closing Date: 27 January 2025

Application: CV & Covering Letter

Are you a data analyst, charity evaluator or social researcher looking for a new opportunity?

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Data Analyst to join our team.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Insight this role is a central part of MSSC understanding its impact and driving change across the youth and maritime sectors.

The Data Analyst leads on the coordination and delivery of organisation wide key performance indicators (KPIs) while working to support the organisation’s wider evaluation and research work. The Data Analyst is embedded into the wider organisation and there are exciting opportunities to support other staff and volunteers to access and use data, as well as understanding how to transform data recommendations into practical change. The role suits a keen analytical thinker, who revels in opportunities to collect and understand data and then see their recommendations bear fruit.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of the principal tasks of the Data Analyst and is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

· To gather correlate, and monitor relevant data from across the organisation (e.g. Westminster) and from external sources (e.g. ONS)

· To evaluate our existing data processes and make recommendations regarding the streamlining of data collection and presentation

· To develop and implement new data collection, and analysis systems and processes where required

· To lead on regular KPI reporting

· To support the head of policy and insight in developing evaluation processes across the organisation

· To support the head of policy and insight, in identifying, and collecting (including leading on elements of research independently) appropriate data for influencing work

· To provide practical upskilling, training, and support to teams and directorates who need to engage in self-serve data analysis and research

· To develop and utilise new ways to present MSSC data to engage key internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

· Experience of handling diverse datasets of varying quality

· Experience of translating findings from a range of different audiences both internal and external

·Understanding of how to process and analyse quantitative data

· Experience of appropriate processes around data security

· Experience of developing processes and procedures to collect and present data

· Experience of training in upscaling non-data experts

· Confidence in engaging with service users where required for data collection and analysis

· Confidence general database management

· Confidence in database administration

For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack attached. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum, increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working
• Volunteering Leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Overview
Kalayaan is a small London based charity which works to provide practical advice and support to migrant domestic workers in the UK to improve and to help them access their rights. Alongside offering advice and support, Kalayaan draws on this experience to produce data, evidence and briefings to inform policy and advocate for improvements in policy and the rights of migrant domestic workers.

The is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the Community Engagement project at 
Kalayaan, creating a diverse programme of events for service users. You will be part of a
passionate and dedicated team committed to improving the rights of migrant domestic
workers.

The Role
We are seeking a dynamic, creative and resourceful person to lead, manage and facilitate
community engagement events, campaigns, webinars and workshops. You will be a self-
starter with the initiative and drive to continue an impactful schedule of events focused on
delivering value and support to service users. The right candidate will bring a combination of
strong organizational and project management skills, creativity and initiative, along with
excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with service users, the local
community and key stakeholders.

See the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information. 

We will invite suitable candidates to interview on a rolling basis. 

 This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing and leading strategies to grow the number and value of our partnerships and engagements, our reach, reputation and impact, and our member community.

You will work closely with colleagues, volunteers and trustees to foster relationships, partnerships and collaborations with individuals, networks and organisations across the regional and urban research, practice and policy sectors, in line with the Association’s objectives, priorities and values.

Identifying and cultivating business development and income generation opportunities, your work will make a demonstrable contribution to the sustainable financial growth of the Association.

About the RSA

The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.

We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.

Our benefits include:

· 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

· Workplace pension scheme available.

· Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.

· Discount on campus sports/gym membership.

· Cycle to work scheme

If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.

About the role

The Director of Services leads all our member-facing services to ensure that they are run effectively, are mission-led and are guided by co-production. The post holder is responsible for overseeing business planning and managing income streams, ensuring financial sustainability. They will maintain all relationships with local authorities, Integrated Care Boards, and private funders, ensuring the quality of services and adherence to best practices, regulations, and legislation. 

Principle duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic leadership to the service leads for all our member-facing services, to ensure the efficient delivery, quality, and consistency of services, guided by the principles of co-production.

2. Work with staff to ensure our members’ voices are at the centre of everything we do.

3. Oversee the development of plans and strategies for each team and instil a sense of collaboration, common goals, and working together across the departments to ensure the sustainability of our services.

4. Support the teams and work with the Directors of Development and Fundraising to explore new opportunities to develop our business to generate income. 

5. Build good relationships with stakeholders in the boroughs we serve to develop opportunities for growth and development of our services.

6. Lead on commissioning/tender/framework contracting arrangements with the local authorities we serve.

7. Lead on safeguarding and health and safety to ensure we are compliant in all areas.

8. Implement effective ways to evidence the outcomes of our members and the impact of our services to demonstrate our impact, support our service development and contribute to funding report requirements.

9. Contribute to the effective leadership and administration of Headway East London working as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting the Board in setting the strategic direction of the organisation.

10. Oversee all budgets within the department. 

11. Contribute to budgeting and financial planning working with the Chief Executive, Directors of Finance, Development, and Fundraising.

12. Work with the managers and the Finance team to ensure unit costs are correct and work to ensure full costs of the service are recovered from customers.

13. Provide leadership and support across the wider organisation as necessary and appropriate.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

• Members
• Staff and volunteers
• Board of trustees
• Commissioners
• External Partners 

Other

• Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
• Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
• Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

We are currently seeking a HR Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for ensuring all HR processes are completed effectively and clear responses are given to queries from staff and managers.

We are looking for someone with experience working within a HR team and on HR processes, with the communication skills to confidently communicate policies and procedures to staff and managers and produce formal letters.

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 policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, 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:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

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: 19th January 2025
Interview date(s): 27th January 2025

For full details on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

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.

XLP is a vibrant youth work charity dedicated to shaping bright futures for young people. Leading the charge against poverty and educational failure in inner London, we offer holistic, long-term support to 11 to 25 year olds in both schools and communities.

Our buses act as Mobile Youth Centres and provide a unique and rare platform to engage with young people on a weekly basis. They enable a team of experienced youth workers to provide a range of services for young people. Whether table tennis or trivial pursuit, cooking or competitions, games consoles or group discussions, FIFA or Forza, we use our buses to help London’s young people create their positive future. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a safe and consistent environment where young people can grow. We use mobile youth centres to offer them further opportunities to gain new experiences and develop their skills, helping them create their positive futures.

We’re looking for a youth worker who’ll also be responsible for driving one of our buses to and from projects. The role reports directly to the Youth Work Manager - Outreach and work closely with the area based Senior Youth Workers.

Applicants must be over 21 years of age and hold a clean driving licence for minimum of two years. Bus driver training will be provided.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a great charity focused on developing a thriving Muslim community within the UK. This is an innovative charity which aims to help Muslims calculate and give Zakat to those in need across the UK. An exciting opportunity exists for a Director of Finance and Governance to join the team. As Director of Finance and Governance, you will provide strategic direction and leadership of the charity’s Finance, Governance and People functions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the overall direction of the charity working closely with the Senior Leadership team and the CEO. This is a full-time, permanent role with flexible working options available. Meetings in London once a week. 

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will have strategic financial analysis and budgeting ability as well as risk management knowledge and experience. You will be technically strong with a recognised  qualification such as ACCA, ACA or CIMA with extensive post qualified experience managing finance teams. You will have project management experience and experience in financial systems implementation and roll-out. Knowledge and application of charity governance, legal and compliance processes, including UK GAAP and Charity Commission regulations is advantageous for this role. With strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial reporting standards, budgeting and forecasting methods, and laws and regulations , you will be able to ensure the charity has robust systems and processes in place. You will have a collegiate approach to work and will be able to demonstrate team development and leadership skills. Knowledge of the Islamic charity sector and Zakat giving would be an advantage although not essential as training can be provided. We are seeking highly motivated and skilled individuals looking to develop their  career in finance in a supportive environment.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Are you ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opening to join the central Finance team at Crisis, playing a key role in supporting and enabling the organisation in our mission to end homelessness. 

Location: Based in London. Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ hybrid working policy.

About the role 

As an Accounts Payable Executive within the Accounts Payable team, you will play an important role in providing accurate and up to date financial information to the organisation, empowering key decision makers.

You will help to maintain strong relationships with our key partners and suppliers and support our staff and volunteers in performing their vital roles.

As part of the Accounts Payable team, you will work with teams right across the organisation, giving you a great understanding and insight into the work that Crisis does day to day in our mission to end homelessness. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have 3 - 5 years relevant accounts payable experience, in depth understanding of finance processes and procedures and great attention to detail. You will also have intermediate level excel and strong interpersonal skills and be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders whether in person, over video calls or by email. 

You must also be AAT level 3 qualified or equivalent. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 26th January 2025 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 3 February 2025 in person at Universal House 88-94 Wentworth Street London E1 7SA 

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application? 

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too. 

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week

Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.

We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.

In this role you will…

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
• Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
• Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
• Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
• Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
• Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
• Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
• Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
• Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Who you are

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
• Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Sound judgement under pressure.
• Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
• Creative and solutions focused.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
• Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
• A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
• Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Chief Executive Officer

Job Description and Specification

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Trustees of Evergreen Care UK

Salary: £48,750 - £57,500 (pro rata, per annum)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wilmington, DA2

Evergreen Care UK seeks a visionary CEO to lead our charity into its next chapter. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of strategic leadership and a deep commitment to addressing the challenges of loneliness and isolation among older adults.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Embody Evergreen’s values, inspiring others to follow.

• Guide the charity’s strategy and growth over the next decade.

• Inspire and motivate staff and volunteers to maintain excellent standards of care.

• Forge strategic partnerships and act as an ambassador for Evergreen Care UK.

Management and Compliance

• Lead recruitment, training, and performance management for staff.

• Manage the leadership team and step in to support operations when needed.

• Oversee resource allocation and ensure the effectiveness of our work.

• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding standards.

• Keep Trustees informed and ensure compliance with governing bodies.

Financial Management

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Manage fundraising and develop relationships with funding partners.

• Oversee the preparation of annual reports and financial statements.

Communications

• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with Evergreen’s ethos.

• Develop and execute media and marketing strategies to raise the charity’s profile.

• Strengthen communication channels with stakeholders and staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent.

• Commitment to ongoing personal development.

Experience

• Proven record of strategic planning and achieving targets.

• Successful financial planning and budget management.

• Experience in building relationships with external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Adult Social Care and team leadership.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of the impact of loneliness and isolation.

• Strategic thinker with a clear vision.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of Evergreen Care UK.

• Passion for improving the lives of older adults.

• Personal resilience and adaptability.

How to apply

• Closing date: Noon on Monday 3 February 2025. 
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply promptly. 

Part-time, 21 hours per week (hours can be worked flexibly), fixed term for 2 years

Based at our offices in Leeds (LS2) or London (NW1), or at home if you do not live within reasonable commuting distance from one of these offices (London based staff can work at home some of the time by agreement)

Join Our People Team as a Workplace Equity Coordinator!

Quakers in Britain is seeking to appoint a reflective and innovative diversity practitioner to help us coordinate our EDI work, and to co-create progressive change based on your learning and experience. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the development of inclusive policies and practices.
• Co-developing impactful initiatives that enhance awareness and develop understanding and interpersonal skills that foster belonging.
• Collaborating with the People Team to review and promote equitable practices, policies and culture.
• Providing support and resources to staff that help engender an inclusive culture.
• Coordinating and communicating with EDI champions across the organisation.
• Monitoring, evaluating and writing reports on our equity initiatives to measure their impact.

The successful candidate will play an important role in shaping a workplace that celebrates differences and empowers every individual. You will be joining a supportive team and great allies across the organisation who keen to co-create systemic change. If you are ready to be a catalyst for change, apply now and be part of an organisation committed to building a workplace where everyone belongs!

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For details on how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 20 January 2025.

Interview date: Thursday 30 January 2025 at Friends House, London NW1.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All candidates will undergo pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines.

Richmond Borough Mind | Journey Recovery Hub
 

Are you passionate about mental health and making a real difference in people’s lives? Join our dedicated team as a Crisis Café Support Worker!

 •  Salary: £13.46 per hour (£26,200 FTE)

 •  Hours: Shifts are 5.5 hours and we are looking for additional staff members to cover 1-4 shifts per week, ensuring that we are accessible to visitors between 6 - 10pm every evening. Initially we will require temporary cover for 1-2 shifts per week, but there is potential for this to increase to up to 4 shifts as part of a permanent role.

 •  Location: Twickenham and Kingston

As a Crisis Café Support Worker, you’ll provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals experiencing mental health crises. You’ll play a key role in de-escalating crises, fostering recovery, and empowering clients to develop self-management strategies.

You’ll also facilitate group activities, collaborate with colleagues and partner agencies, and help create a welcoming, supportive environment for service users.

What You’ll Bring:

 •  Experience working with individuals in mental health crises or with complex needs.

 •  Excellent listening, communication, and motivational skills.

 •  Resilience and a calm approach to challenging situations.
 

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in mental health provision and join a supportive team.

Apply Now to be part of a service that saves lives and transforms wellbeing.

Richmond Borough Mind is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are actively interviewing for this role.

The European Network on Statelessness (ENS) is seeking a Legal Officer (10-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension) to play a key role in enabling us to fulfil our mission to break the cycle of statelessness in Europe and realise everyone’s right to a nationality. There is a possibility of extension beyond the initial contract term, subject to funding availability.

ENS is a civil society alliance of over 180 members in 41 countries. We are dedicated to raising awareness about statelessness, supporting legal and policy development, and building civil society’s capacity to act. At the heart of our work lies the understanding that stateless people and their communities should be leaders of change.

This is a great opportunity to help us deliver our new Strategic Plan working at the forefront of one of the most pressing human rights issues. The successful candidate will support our law and policy development work and help galvanise change across the region to end statelessness in Europe.

We are looking for someone with a legal background and good understanding of statelessness and related human rights issues and standards. They will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to successfully perform the various facets of the role, including legal research and analysis, litigation, and legal advocacy. They will be highly articulate in English (other languages are an asset) with excellent attention to detail, and strong IT, organisational, and interpersonal skills. They will contribute positively to our dynamic organisational ethos, and demonstrate a flexible ‘can do’ approach, fitting well into a fast-moving and demanding environment with an international dimension.

The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the requisite aptitude, flexibility, and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to working with diverse communities across Europe to address statelessness.

We provide a friendly and welcoming team environment. This includes flexible working arrangements and opportunities for learning and professional development.

We particularly welcome applications from stateless (or formerly stateless) individuals, and people from a migrant, refugee, or minority background. If you require support with your application, please get in touch to discuss this further with us.

ENS is committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks as required in line with our Safeguarding Policy. ENS has a flexible working policy and is open to considering the role being undertaken on a part-time basis. Please specify your preferred work hours when applying. We will be happy to discuss flexible working options at the interview stage.

Please note that all applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this post.

Employee benefits include:

• 25 days annual holiday (with an additional day for each completed year of service up to 5 days)
• 5% employer pension contribution
• enhanced family-friendly policies
• enhanced sick leave and sick pay
• an employee assistance programme
• ENS operates a hybrid working model with staff working partly from home and partly from the office. The postholder would usually be required to work in the office a minimum of one day per week during their probation period and a minimum number of days per month to be agreed with their Line Manager thereafter.

If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact ENS Head of Policy & Advocacy, Nina Murray - contact details in the role description document.

The Circuit Administrator must have good admin & communiocation skills, able to self-motivate and work effectively as part of the small Circuit Office Team supporting ministers, officers and 17 churches of the Harrow & Hillingdon Circuit of the Methodist Church.  Based at the Lighthouse Centre, South Ruislip. Office hours 9am to 2pm Monday to Wednesday (some flexibility allowed and required). The post is for 20 hours a week (with the potential for increased hours). 
More details provided in the application pack.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Responsibility for lettings at the Lighthouse Centre (ensuring the Lighthouse is self-sustaining)
• Supporting and delivering circuit-wide training (one-to-one or larger groups)
• Safeguarding administration
• Act as secretary to meetings
• Provide admin support

Key Skills and Experience:

• Administrative experience, with excellent record-keeping and minute-taking skills
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in delivering training would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Experience supporting and working in a team
• Flexibility and willingness to accommodate occasional evening and weekend work
• Willingness to travel locally for occasional activities away from the normal place of work (meetings & training etc.)

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate and develop your skills, ability and potential.  This role has the potential to expand and develop over future years.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS check.