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This is an exciting opportunity to support the setup of the new provision in Tilbury, Essex, working with the Executive Headteacher and other trust leaders to build a team, and plan and run a transition programme to support pupils and their families. Once open, you will undertake the day-to-day management and leadership of OA - North View by ensuring the vision and values of the trust are embedded and achieved. You will play a vital part in the school as a leader ensuring it is a beacon of best practice in the education and care of pupils who have experienced considerable difficulty in a mainstream school so that they can re-engage with education, make good progress, achieve academically, and, wherever possible, return to a mainstream education. The successful candidate will:
• Provide consistent and motivational leadership to the senior team, the teaching and support staff, children, families and the wider community served by OA - North View.
• Ensure the successful, day-to-day implementation of an innovative curriculum offer and the day-to-day smooth running of the school.
• Ensure the successful delivery on a day-to-day basis of the vision, ethos, aims and objectives as determined with and agreed by the trust.
• Ensure that statutory requirements, the decisions of the School Board and Trust, and the needs of the students are met on a day-to-day basis.
• Maintain a curriculum model that will address the previous underachievement of children attending OA - North View, re-engage them with learning and ensure rapid progress to the point where they can successfully re-integrate into a mainstream setting.
• Ensure the collection, analysis and dissemination of data to drive improvement at OA - North View.
• Ensure a range of high-quality, multi-agency services are available to support the educational, behavioural and social needs of children attending OA - North View.
• Ensure full, day-to-day compliance with health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Health and Safety Policy and all locally agreed safe methods of work.
• Promote the trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy and Diversity Strategy, maintain standards of conduct which prevent discrimination from taking place and promote the trust’s policy of inclusion.
• Manage the day-to-day development and implementation of policies for OA - North View and ensure that the values, ethos, policies and procedures are fairly and consistently implemented across the school.
• Attend, as required, a range of meetings within, and occasionally beyond, the local authority area.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post at the direction of the Executive Headteacher, school board, CEO or MAT board.
• Lead on the overall curriculum design, teaching and learning and promoting the acquisition of appropriate qualifications and accreditation by students.
• Prioritise and promote improved attendance, re-integration to school and progression to further education and training.
• Provide a broad and balanced curriculum offer with integrated care support as appropriate.
• Ensure effective delivery of educational support to each pupil against an agreed individual educational plan or education health and care plan.
• Develop and maintain effective assessment, recording and reporting systems to monitor each pupil’s progress across a range of academic, behavioural and social indicators and to improve standards of teaching.
• Ensure that each pupil has access to a personalised curriculum offer aligned to their needs.
• Lead the day-to-day implementation of policies and procedures for behaviour management, and influence and effect
Head of School
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the use of positive strategies by staff and pupils to manage behaviour.
• Implement agreed strategies that will promote ‘student voice’ and involve pupils in a meaningful way in the future development of the school, treating them as partners in the learning process.
• Maintain high expectations amongst staff for the academic progress of all pupils.
• Ensure that OA - North View pupils and their parents are well-informed about curriculum attainment and progress and are able to understand targets for improvement.
• To take day-to-day responsibility for behaviour, pastoral care, safeguarding and student progress.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of teaching and support staff.
• Provide inspirational leadership and professional guidance for the teaching staff.
• Implement the robust performance management policy and processes that will set operational and/or performance goals for all members of staff and which are clearly linked to the long term objectives as set out in the strategic and annual improvement plans.
• Contribute to and implement the strategy for classroom observations, linked to the performance management policy, which is focussed on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Maintain a working environment that attracts and retains the best staff and volunteers.
• Ensure HR policy and procedures are implemented on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage the on-going professional development of staff, in alignment with the strategic goals of OA - North View.
• Deliver effective day-to-day management of OA - North View’s financial and physical resources.
• Contribute to opportunities to enhance and extend resources to further the vision through partnership working, external funding and smart working, as agreed with the Executive Headteacher.
• Implement positive solutions to achieving diversity, dignity and equality in all
aspects of service delivery and engagement with the broader community.
• Act in accordance with legislation pertaining to the conduct of the school, particularly for matters of health and safety and employment rights. Ensure health and safety assessments and the risk assessment of OA - North View’s day-to-day budget are undertaken.
• Provide information to the Executive Headteacher during the formation of the annual budget, in order to ensure the school achieves its objectives.
• Ensure the most effective day-to-day deployment of staff to achieve the highest quality of education and value for money.
• Plan, manage and monitor the curriculum within the agreed budget, setting appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocating funds and ensuring effective administration and control.
• Contribute to opportunities to enhance and extend resources to further the vision through partnership working, external funding, and smart working, as agreed with the Executive Headteacher.
• Implement positive solutions to achieving diversity, dignity and equality in all aspects of service delivery and engagement with the broader community.
• Act in accordance with legislation pertaining to the conduct of the school, particularly for matters of health and safety and employment rights. Ensure health and safety assessments and the risk assessment of Olive - North View’s day-to-day budget are undertaken.
• Plan, manage and monitor the curriculum within the agreed budget, setting appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocating funds and ensuring effective administration and control.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for the communication with parents, carers and external agencies.
• Create strong links and collaborative ways of working with all OA - North View’s stakeholders including the wider community, partner schools (primary and secondary) and sponsor organisations, ensuring OA - North View is at the heart of the community.
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• Recruit pupils by developing effective partnership arrangements with local schools and robust procedures for the commissioning of places at OA - North View.
• Work with OA - North View’s stakeholders and partners to achieve common goals.
• Contribute to working with Children’s Services in the local authority in support of the achievement of transformation of educational opportunities for disaffected and vulnerable pupils.
• Offer a wide range of curriculum enrichment activities and promote the opportunities provided for pupils and families and the school community.
• Manage the day-to-day partnerships and opportunities for collaboration with local industries to support pupils developing awareness of the world of work.
• Work collaboratively with local schools in order to share expertise and bring positive benefits to the school.
• Provide information, objective advice and support to the Executive Headteacher so the School Board can be enabled to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning; high achievement and value for money.
• Contribute to accurate accounts of the school performance in a form appropriate to a range of audiences e.g. governors, trust members, commissioners and parents.
• Contribute to monitoring of the performance of the school, so it is
effectively measured against transparent targets so that strategic planning is based on reliable data and shared knowledge.
• Participate in, and personally conduct, common systems of performance management and appraisal and set performance indicators that will promote continuous improvement against evidenced outcomes.
• Ensure any necessary conduct or capability proceedings are taken forward in a timely and appropriate manner, under the direction of the Executive Headteacher.
• Ensure that all day-to-day activities operate in accordance with statutory obligations and appropriate commissioning, especially where third party agencies are engaged.
• Have regard to all DfE Statutory Guidance concerning alternative provision and provision for pupils with medical difficulties and work to ensure compliance with legislation concerning full-time provision.
• Contribute to preparations for inspections by the trust, auditors, Ofsted, HSE, etc.
• Take day-to-day responsibility for ensuring data quality and as such the integrity of management information through the proper use and safekeeping of data and record systems both manual and computerised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Organization: Right To Play UK
Department/Division: Fundraising
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)
Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department
Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)
Target Hiring Salary: GBP 32,000 – 34,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Target Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time
Application Closing Date: 26 January 2025 23:59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
ABOUT US:
We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.
Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.
Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.
OUR CULTURE:
- Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
- Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
- Display Courage – Act with integrity
- Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
- Be Playful – Have fun at work
Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.
ROLE SUMMARY:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical Individual Giving Officer to develop your fundraising career in the international development sector. You will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to build, expand and retain our donor base following a very successful 2024. With a focus on supporter acquisition and stewardship, you will utilise data and market insight to support campaigns, enhance supporter engagement, and organise donor events to achieve ambitious income targets. You will also work with the organisation’s Head of Partnerships on crucial corporate relationships.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
#1: Individual Giving (30% of Time):
- With support from the Head of Fundraising, create and manage cross-channel Individual Giving campaigns.
- Manage a stewardship plan for Individual Giving supporters, acting as the point of contact for donors and focusing on retention.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising on acquisition activities across the donor spectrum, onboarding new supporters.
#2: Major and Mid Value Donor Pipeline (20% of Time):
- Qualify Mid Value supporters and Major Donors through a managed donor pipeline, identifying high-potential prospects and nurturing relationships.
- Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop targeted engagement plans for Mid Value and Major Donors across the year.
- Work with the Head of Fundraising on targeted asks and proposals for both audiences.
- Help manage group initiatives for these audiences, such as the existing Right To Play Playmakers and Champions supporter networks.
#3: Donor Events (10% of Time):
- Plan and coordinate donor events alongside the Head of Fundraising, handling logistics and post-event follow-up to strengthen supporter relationships.
#4: Additional Support – Corporate Partnerships (20% of Time):
- Prospect potential corporate partners, including from Mid and Major Value Donors.
- Relationship-manage a modest caseload of corporate supporters.
#5. Supporter Insight and Cross-Department Collaboration (15% of Time):
- Utilise Mission CRM (supporter database) to record and support fundraising related transactions and activities.
- Track and report on donor acquisition, pipeline progression, and campaign performance, analysing trends for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Head of Communications on cross-functional initiatives to amplify fundraising impact.
#6: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)
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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within Individual Giving, Corporate fundraising, or Mid and Major Donor cultivation.
- Proven success in donor qualification, proposal or campaign writing, and managing a donor pipeline.
- Proficiency in CRM software.
- Examples of utilising data analysis to guide decision-making and reporting.
COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with supporters.
- Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail, particularly in data interpretation to guide acquisition and pipeline management.
- Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
- Creative problem-solver with the flexibility to adapt approaches based on audience insights.
- Passionate about Right To Play’s mission and values, and a collaborative team player.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Experience working within a charity or international development organisation.
- Knowledge of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.
LANGUAGES:
- Fluent in both spoken and written English
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.
- Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
- 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
- 5% employer pension contributions
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
- Annual learning week
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
- Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
- Wellness programs
- Playful activities and events (e.g. Summer and Winter socials, monthly office events)
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.
We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as a condition of employment.
We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.
Registered Charity
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To protect, educate, and empower children to rise above adversity using the power of play.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Crisis Outreach Workers to support Mind in Enfield and Barnet's Family Hubs Service.This role is to support individuals during the perinatal period (expecting and up to 2 years after birth) presenting at the Family Hubs experiencing mental health crisis and problems gain immediate support
The purpose of the Outreach Worker is to work with adults during the perinatal period (pre birth up to 2 years after birth), including both parents and carers. You will work as part of MiEB perinatal family hub team to identify those at risk of crisis and ensure referral pathways are in place to facilitate rapid engagement
The successful candidates should have a minimum 2 years experience of working with people with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. Experience of utilising de-escalation techniques, and supporting clients presenting in emotional distress
Please see the attached job descrition which includes all duties and skills required.
This is a part-time position, 22 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Friday. There may be a need for crossover hours up until 6pm to facilitate joint working with our crisis café
The role is based at the Family Hubs within Craig Park and Ponders End in Enfield. You will also be based at the Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD.
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About the role
You will
- Celebrate the achievements of brain injury survivors across the UK, promote the services that Headway UK offers and raise awareness of the prevalence of brain injury.
- Establish Headway as a leading voice in the area of brain injury, ensuring that relevant media outlets are presented with relevant information.
What you will do
- Obtain regular positive national and local media coverage for Headway
- Produce high-quality written materials for release to the media
- Communicate with and facilitate media coverage for independent Headway charities and volunteer-led branches, helping to raise their profiles locally
- Monitor and evaluate media coverage and PR activity to enable the effective tracking of the charity’s reputation.
- Be the first point of call for all media enquiries and take appropriate action
- Manage and cultivate relationships with local and national media.
- Liaise with the fundraising department and promote its initiatives in local and national media outlets.
- Source and interview individuals willing to share their personal experiences of brain injury & to draft personal testimonies and create a database of case studies ready to be used in reaction to relevant news stories.
- Assist in the production of Headway News and other regular communications
- Assist in the planning and execution of the national campaign for Action for Brain Injury Week and to assist in the implementation of additional campaigns throughout the year
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally, you will:
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Have experience of working with local, regional and national media outlets, including crafting in press releases and sell-in
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Have experience of interviewing people from all backgrounds
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Have a highly collaborative working style, fostering teamwork and cross-functional cooperation.
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Be comfortable being the first point of call for journalist enquiries
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Excellent organisational abilities, with a track record of managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines efficiently.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear, effective messaging across all channels.
Visit our website to find out more about the role, the work of Headway, the benefits we offer and apply for this job. We look forward to hearing from you.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Young People service in Tower Hamlets.
£32000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
A Team Leader will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
- Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
- Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
- Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
- Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
- Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
- Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
- Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
- Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate
- Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
- Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Thank you!
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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!
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 Sports Team work across London running 18 sports projects a week using gym sessions and football and running. These sessions form part of our wider community work in which we run 25 sessions a week on our mobile youth centres which encourage, motivate and mentor young people towards positive futures. These sessions 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 mobile youth centres 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’re looking for a Senior Youth Worker to join the team to enable us to continue this amazing youth work. As well as to grow our current offer for girls and young women. You’ll also increase young people's physical participation in sports and fitness activities and help them develop greater life skills and more positive relationships along the way.
There is an occupational requirement that this newly created role is performed by a female: we are particularly wanting to grow our fitness and sports activities for girls and young women and provide a supportive and safe environment we are therefore welcoming applications from females for this position.
Our Sports motto is Set it, Reach it, Beat it. Could you help a young person reach their goals?
It is an occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9, part 1) for this post to be filled by a woman.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets.
£27,352.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust. It that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It will provide a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention.
Support Workers within the Barnsley Street Project will be expected to support individual requiring support from the local community that walk-in to the service. This support may include providing practical, emotional, trauma-informed support to individuals with a variety of challenges relating to their mental health. This may include the management of symptoms, social support, navigating benefits and welfare systems, practical skills and signposting to specialist services in the local authority for intensive or specific support as required.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Providing support with daily living activities, including practical assistance to support customers to independent living e.g. budgeting, cooking, establishing a night time routine
Supporting customers to maintain a healthy environment and where appropriate assisting them to clean their accommodation and maintain good personal hygiene
Assisting in the recording and reporting of customer incidents
Managing customer referrals, completing assessments and obtaining and maintaining all relevant paperwork
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Encouraging and enabling tenants to pay their rent and avoid personal debt
For the full list please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage
customer involvement
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure
their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is essentially customer-focused
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do
attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Desirable:
Experience working in a mental health setting or service
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Thank you!
Director of Programmes
Salary – Highly competitive salary
Location – Hybrid working, split between the Foundation’s office in London and home.
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of sport and community development? Do you have the strategic vision and leadership skills to shape and deliver transformational programmes that leave a lasting legacy? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Football Foundation
We’re the Football Foundation – the Premier League, The FA and Government's charity that helps communities improve their local football facilities through football grants. This means better games and more players - helping transform communities where demand is greatest, and impact will be strongest. We have ambitious plans and with the support from our funding partners, the Football Foundation is well-supported to continue to invest in community pitches and facilities across the nation.
The role
The Director of Programmes will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership and management of our Programmes Directorate. Reporting to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the strategic direction of our key programmes and new business opportunities, driving meaningful progress and measurable results.
As a member of our Senior Management Team (SMT), you will support the CEO in steering the organisation towards continuous improvement and success, serving as a trusted adviser to the Foundation Group Board and Panels, and contributing to the Foundation’s overall strategic vision.
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with a deep understanding of sport, community projects, government strategies, and funding opportunities, underpinned by expertise in participatory sports development. You will bring extensive leadership experience, demonstrating a proven ability to manage performance, balance workloads, and foster positive, supportive team environments. Your skill in navigating multi-stakeholder environments will be essential, ensuring objectives are met, expectations are managed, and performance insights are communicated clearly and effectively.
With a track record of driving key strategies, leading impactful projects, and optimising resources for success, you will translate our organisational strategy into ambitious programmes that inspire partner collaboration and deliver tangible results. You will oversee the management and delivery of our core strategic initiatives, including grass pitches, multisport advisory services, and multi-pitch hubs, ensuring these programmes consistently meet and surpass their goals.
Building on your expertise in designing and delivering innovative programmes, you will take a lead role in developing tech-enabled post-award processes to ensure that grant awards achieve their full potential. By maximising the impact of our funding partners’ significant contributions, you will play a pivotal role in driving the long-term success and sustainability of our shared initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity to shape meaningful programmes that make a lasting difference, working within a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to positive change.
Our Four Corners
We refer to our company values as our Four Corners:
· Fair Players – open and inclusive in our approach
· Star Performers – trusted to deliver
· United Team Player – collaborative and easy to work with
· Passionate Supporters – flexible and willing
If you share these values and have the necessary skills and experience for the role, then we look forward to hearing from you.
What can we offer you?
You will start on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (which increases after 2 years), plus additional time off to volunteer. We also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free health care provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit and access to selected match tickets.
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to, and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process at either application or interview stage, please contact us at jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk
How do I apply?
If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the steps outlined below to apply.
Please send the following to jobs @footballfoundation. org. uk
o CV
o Cover letter - please highlight briefly and clearly your suitability for the role, together with your reasons for applying (no more than one page of A4).
The closing date for applications is: 23:59, 19th January 2025
1st stage interviews via MS Teams are currently scheduled for 27th and 28th January
2025, with 2nd stage in person interviews to follow
Due to the volume of applications received for most roles, the Foundation only contacts candidates if they are shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, you should assume your application has not been successful.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Tower Hamlets
£28,500.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The Barnsley Street Project is a pilot service funded by NHS money following a bid by East London NHS Foundation Trust. It that will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide support for people in the catchment area of one primary care network in Bethnal Green, Tower Hamlets. It will provide a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions, including the provision of 6 Hospitality Beds for short term support and intervention.
Specialist Support Workers within the Barnsley Street Project will be expected to support individual requiring support from the local community that walk-in to the service. This support may include providing practical, emotional, trauma-informed support to individuals with a variety of challenges relating to their mental health.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
* Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
* Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
* Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
* Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
* Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
* Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
* Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
* Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
Desirable:
- Demonstrable specialist knowledge in an area relevant to the service's customer group.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
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About Island Advice Centre
We are an independent advice centre whose mission is to alleviate local residents poverty through the provision of welfare rights advice Our team is committed to address inequalities by supporting local residents accessing their rights in regard to housing, social welfare benefit and money advice
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to residents most affected by health inequities caused by social welfare issues It is an interesting and varied role which would suit someone who enjoys advocating on behalf of vulnerable clients.
As an outreach adviser you will be the first point of contact for clients facing financial hardship, housing problems and welfare benefits issues.
You will see client in local GP surgeries and vulnerable residents referred to our services from health settings organisations The role is to provide advice, guidance and support in regard to benefit entitlements, housing rights and debt matter.
You will have the opportunity to advocate on behalf clients and carry out casework in view of alleviating financial hardship
About You
Our ideal candidate has a willingness to address inequalities and strong empathy when supporting people who may be vulnerable, in distress or in crisis, and a willing ness to learn and develop skills to provide practical long term solutions in social welfare areas
You’ll be empathic and understand the complexities of client need.
You’ll be able to work calmly and productively under pressure, keeping to deadlines, and demonstrating good decision-making skills, with a willingness to learn and work as part of a team
What We Offer
Our benefits include:
- 28 days holiday, plus statutory bank holidays
- 8% employer contribution to pension scheme
- Training and development opportunity
To apply
See JD &PS and Application form attached
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Access to advice and advocacy is the core work of the organisation, helping people to stay above the poverty line.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Venn Group is partnered with a leading health charity to recruit an Assistant Accountant for a 1 year fixed term contract. This role involves providing day-to-day, month-end and year-end finance support to the Finance team, managing accounts payable, processing income streams, and ensuring accurate posting of transactions.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Record and code transactions, invoices, and payments accurately in Business Central, ensuring compliance with finance procedures
- Support payment processing, including international transfers, BACs runs, and staff expenses administration
- Manage and reconcile trade, staff purchase ledgers, and petty cash, ensuring controls are followed
- Process income from online platforms, bank cash/cheques, and raise sales invoices promptly and accurately
- Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, accounts payable, and income accruals
- Monitor and manage outstanding debts, liaising with customers and suppliers as required.
- Contribute to system and process improvements, supporting finance system upgrades and ensuring GDPR compliance
- Assist with year-end financial statements, annual audits, and respond to auditor queries
- Monitor the Finance inbox and forward relevant queries to other members of the Finance team
Ideal candidate profile:
- Currently pursuing an AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification
- Skilled in using Business Central, or similar accounting software, with advanced proficiency in Excel
- Strong expertise in accounting and financial management
- Capable of performing effectively under pressure and managing priorities efficiently
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to report to and coordinate with multiple stakeholders
Agency reference number: J85857
Location: Central London
Duration: 1 year fixed term contract
Salary: £33,000- 36,000 per annum
Working hours: Full time
Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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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!
Job Title: Research Coordinator
Service: Coram Impact & Evaluation Team
Reporting to: Research Manager
Salary range: £28,000 - £30,000 (or pro rata)
Work pattern: Full time or 0.8 FTE (for flexible working, including term time working)
Location: Flexible, with an expectation of working at Coram’s campus in London on average at least twice a week and at home the rest of the time.
Contract type: Fixed Term until April 2026 with possibility of the role becoming permanent. Start date: As soon as possible.
About the role
We are looking for someone with project coordination experience to join our growing Impact and Evaluation team as a Research Coordinator to develop and enhance the support function of the research team so that our research can help improve support for vulnerable children and young people, and ultimately make a positive difference in their lives.
This is not a research role but one focused on coordination and administration and would suit someone who is highly organised with extensive project co-ordination and administrative experience, preferably in a research environment. The Research Coordinator will be embedded in diverse range of projects, with exposure to a wealth of methodologies and approaches in research.
The successful candidate will provide wrap around support to the team and our portfolio of research projects by helping to manage their administration, including capacity planning and project allocation as well as organising research processes such as interviews, liaison with funders etc. They will also support financial administration and when needed bid applications, contracting and research dissemination. In addition they will work with our Research Ethics Committee and supporting the team’s work on ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of our work. They will need to be flexible, pro-active, well-organised and willing to learn.
Working at Coram
As a valued member of Coram you will be entitled to a wide range of employee benefits including but not limited to:
- 25 days annual leave plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
- 35 hours per week with flexible working around the core hours 9.30am-4.30pm
- Staff are signed up to one of two pension schemes.
- Opportunity to join our various staff networks including our EDI forum.
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career including five days of Continuous Professional Development per year with a dedicated budget for external training.
About the application process
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe diversity is a strength. Our aim is to make sure that Coram 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. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. Therefore we are very committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community. This includes those from global majority groups, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, and those with neuro-diversity. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We will make any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage for applicants invited to interview to support them in the process.
Given Coram’s history with children’s social care, including adoption and fostering in England, we will provide a guaranteed interview for those that meet the essential criteria and tell us in their application that they are care experienced. Being care experienced means you will have spent time living with foster carers under local authority care, in residential care (e.g. a children’s home), looked after at home under a supervision order, or in kinship care with relatives or friends, either officially (e.g. a special guardianship order) or informally without local authority support.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Wednesday 22nd January 2025
We reserve the right to close this post if we receive a high quality number of candidates.
Interview date: Week commencing 3rd February 2025
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Registered Charity
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Marketing Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: Full time, 35 hours / 5 days per week
Location: Hybrid - United Kingdom (multiple locations)
Cardiff, Belfast, Salford, Edinburgh, London
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 (GBP) Plus Into Film Benefits
Team: Marketing & Communication
Seniority: Mid-level
About Into Film
Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.
We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.
The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.
Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.
Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.
Role Summary
The Marketing Coordinator will lead marketing activity to reach and grow a teaching and youth audience for the Into Film programme. The Marketing Coordinator will manage the Marketing Officer’s work, ensuring that it is planned and delivered effectively to successfully promote our offer to educators.
Main Responsibilities:
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop and implement the Into Film marketing strategy to grow our audiences and deliver against KPIs.
- Lead Into Film marketing campaigns - planning, copywriting and coordinating across paid, organic and earned media, taking responsibility to meet Into Film’s KPIs across the Into Film offer.
- Support the Marketing Officer on email communications using our email service provider (Salesforce Marketing Cloud) by writing and building emails when required.
- Manage cross-platform paid digital activity, including Pay Per Click (PPC) and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), ensuring that it is tracked, evaluated, and delivers an excellent ROI.
- Work with the Press and Editorial Manager to integrate PR and editorial activity with marketing plans to ensure a seamless journey is created for all paid, owned and earned activity.
- Support the creation of content for the Into Film website, as part of Into Film campaigns to meet the needs of our audiences.
- Support the Head of Marketing and Communications, to ensure that brand and style guidelines are updated, and that the organisation is trained and using our brand correctly.
- Implement, monitor and develop Into Film automated e-communications journeys through Salesforce Marketing Cloud to enhance marketing and user experiences for our audiences.
- Lead on evaluation of marketing campaigns, working with the Marketing Officer, including continually optimising conversion journeys across the Into Film offer.
- Generate communications activity that illustrates our impact across the education and film sector, including advocacy of our vision and mission.
- Ensure lead generation, acquisition, and ongoing management of Into Film contacts is GDPR compliant.
- Manage the budget for Into Film marketing activity and tools.
General Responsibilities:
- Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
- Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources
- Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of the Into Film’s work
- Commitment to equality of opportunity in line with Into Film’s Equal Opportunities Policy
- Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience of managing cross-channel marketing and communications campaigns.
- An excellent working knowledge of digital marketing including paid, owned and earned media.
- Experience of managing marketing and communications agencies and/or freelancers, including briefing, budget setting, monitoring and reporting.
- Experience of managing budgets.
- An excellent understanding of data analysis and how data can be used to measure the success of marketing and communications activity, through analytics tools such as Google Analytics and CRM.
- Experience of using an Email Service Provider (particularly Salesforce Marketing Cloud) to build and send emails to segmented audiences from our CRM database.
- Knowledge of customer journey development and how to automate communications using Salesforce Marketing Cloud that motivate and reward user actions.
- Excellent working knowledge of CRM systems (particularly Salesforce) to build campaigns, user journeys and segmentation.
- Working knowledge of PPC and SEO to maximise our offer to our audiences.
- Experience of creating content (written and moving image) for an educator, public sector or arts audience.
- Experience of managing staff workload, ensuring deadlines are met and delivery performance is monitored.
Desirable:
- A good understanding of the education market and how teachers can use film (and the arts more broadly) to meet their teaching and learning objectives.
- Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite
- A love and knowledge of film
Existing Into Film benefits:
- Annual Leave – 28 days (pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year plus
- Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (Scottish Widows)
- Support for professional qualifications – money towards courses and/or study days, if relevant to role
- Interest-free non-essential study loans
- Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan
- Career break – up to 4 weeks unpaid leave, after 2 years’ service (at your managers’ discretion)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential advice and guidance
- Flexible working – all applications considered, but any decision will be at the discretion of Into Film
- Enhanced parental leave
- Childcare vouchers
- Free eye test & contribution to glasses
- BenefitHub portal – all benefits to be accessed through a new online portal
- Long service holiday award – after 3 years at Into Film, staff will get one extra days’ holiday for each additional year worked, with the total entitlement capped at 35 days, i.e. on your 4th anniversary at Into Film you will get an extra days leave; on your 5th anniversary, your entitlement will go up by another day to 30 days.
- Simplyhealth – health insurance
Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford. We are open to flexible working and offer staff a health plan.
Closing date: 8:00am, Monday 20th January 2025 GMT
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.
No agencies please.
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About the organisation
For nearly 50 years, nia has provided high quality, women-led services across North and East London. nia has three main aims: to provide services for women, children and young people who have experienced male violence, working to end men’s violence against women and girls, and to inform and influence policy and public awareness.
nia’s values, and our commitment to upholding them, set us apart. We put women first – always and without hesitation: we believe women, we are run by women, for women. We leave no woman behind: we challenge inequality and discrimination and believe that uniting women of all backgrounds is essential to ending the sex-based oppression of women.
East London Rape Crisis provides free, confidential specialist support for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence or abuse at any time in their lives, regardless of whether or not they have reported to the police. We offer confidential and independent support. Services include advocacy, emotional and practical support, one-to-one counselling and group work. The service is provided across Barking & Dagenham, Hackney, Havering, Redbridge, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest.
nia is a professionally approved member of Rape Crisis England and Wales; an umbrella organisation supporting Rape Crisis Centres across the country. Rape Crisis is completely independent of the government and the criminal justice system.
About the post
We are seeking to recruit to the following post:
Job Title: East London Rape Crisis Counsellor (Employed)
Job Ref: nia 179
Hours: 28 hours per week (2x 14-hour posts will be considered)
Salary: £24,400-£27,200 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 28 hours per week
£12,200 - £13,600 (£30,500- £34,000 pro rata depending on experience and qualification, rising incrementally by £500/year to a maximum of £34,000) for 14 hours per week
Location: The post involves travel and working across East London
The post is currently funded until September 2025 (with a possibility of extension).
In the role of Counsellor, you will provide one to one counselling and group therapy to adult women who are survivors of sexual violence. You will work as part of a growing feminist Rape Crisis service that is developing to meet the needs of women and girls. Counselling is delivered face to face, online and via the phone. We are looking for counsellors who can provide a commitment of 14-28 hours a week of counselling services.
About you
We are looking for a highly organised and self-motivated woman who is passionate about ending violence against women, girls and children. You will have a ‘can-do’ approach and demonstrable commitment to nia’s feminist approach to supporting women and their children to be safer and well.
CV’s will not be accepted.
Closing date: 10am, Monday 20th January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 30th January, Tuesday 11th February and Thursday 13th February 2025
The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location:London or Edinburgh, or flexible for remote UK base
Position Status: Full Time Regular
Starting Salary Range: The starting salary range for this position is 44,320 GBP - based on local benchmarking and commensurate with professional experience.
Closing date: Please submit CV and cover letter at earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible.
In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions
into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) has grown rapidly in terms of volume of activity and complexity. We are now looking for an experienced Digital Fundraising Officer to join us. The Fundraising team plays a key role in Mercy Corps, generating income and raising our profile. The team is based across our European offices in Edinburgh, Geneva, London and The Hague.
The Role
The Senior Individual Giving Officer will act as a source of fundraising expertise in the Direct Marketing and wider development team, as well as the global Development and Marketing teams. Lead on devising a digital strategy that will maximise supporter engagement and acquisition, and thus grow individual giving income, with the input of the Direct Marketing Manager
Mercy Corps Europe's fundraising team is in a growth phase and there are many opportunities to innovate. Creative freedom is very much encouraged and the diversity of the organisation's programmes makes our fundraising work truly varied. There is huge potential in this role to deliver initiatives that will have a significant impact in growing our donor base, including testing new ways of engaging with audiences, integrating marketing across new channels, expanding use of online advertising, SEO and AdWords, harnessing data to create more effective campaigns, engaging thought-leaders and influencers online, and investigating new innovative ways of reaching key audiences.
The ideal candidate will have experience of the latest trends in fundraising and will have both the creative and technical skills to deliver key elements of the direct marketing strategy. They will have demonstrable knowledge of the UK fundraising market, with experience of working across multiple online channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Our stewardship programme is underpinned by our emails and so experience devising communications plans and writing for email is a must. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Supporter development
●Lead on integrating online and offline fundraising, offering supporters a cross-platform experience
●Lead on innovating our digital offering - taking ideas from conception through to testing and beyond
●Work with the Individual Giving Officer to innovate our fundraising offerings and find new ways of acquiring supporters
●Ensure that Mercy Corps grows the number of engaged supporters and income across channels to meet targets
●Responsible for day-to-day implementation of digital campaigns and activity (including email, PPC, social, programmatic and display), to deliver against set targets
●With support from the rest of the team, develop and edit digital fundraising content suitable for target audiences, such as prospective online donors or re-engaging lapsed donors, ensuring consistency with Mercy Corps branding and style guidelines
●Review and analyse results of fundraising activities and make changes to future work based on this
●Regularly obtain feedback from the audiences that we are contacting to ensure that we are optimising the way we communicate
●Identify new platforms and channels, and keep abreast of current fundraising trends and comparator organisations to ensure that Mercy Corps in Europe is relevant with supporters
●Work alongside Fundraising Operations to inform campaigns, and with the Media and Communications team to ensure that fundraising integrates appropriately with media and communications strategy and activities.
●Manage Google Adwords account effectively to maximise engagements and income. Optimise balancing grants with paid account
●Become the charity knowledge lead on digital platforms such as Actionkit to upskill colleagues and support cross-team working
●Assist with internal training as required in regards to digital initiatives.
●In conjunction with the Direct Marketing Manager, responsible for ensuring that all fundraising activities are legal and adhere to industry best practice.
Supervisory Responsibility
The position has supervisory responsibility over interns and/or volunteers.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Direct Marketing Manager
Works Directly With: Individual Giving Officer
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Qualifications and Transferable Skills
●At least five years of experience in a fundraising/marketing role, with proven experience in digital fundraising, including planning and delivering campaigns.
●Demonstrable knowledge of a range of digital fundraising channels.
●Experience of writing and editing engaging content for online donor audiences.
●Experience of setting digital KPIs and developing in-house digital fundraising capabilities.
●Proven ability to use analytics/metrics and user testing to inform and improve online campaigns.
●Ability to work to brand and style guidelines.
●Ideally prior experience of working with external digital agencies.
●A working knowledge of UK and European charity law and data protection.
●Some knowledge of Canva would be beneficial.
●Relevant professional certifications or equivalent experience.
Success Factors
●Detail-oriented multi-tasker, with excellent organisation skills.
●Strong process management skills.
●Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
●Able to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
●Able to cope with changing priorities, often at short notice, and work well under pressure.
●Proactive and solutions-based attitude.
●Cooperates and works well with colleagues to maximise opportunities and solve problems.
●High levels of motivation, professionalism and resilience.
●Skilled in anticipating and solving problems and communicating issues, involving others as needed.
●An exposure to and interest in international development is important, along with a demonstrable understanding of digital fundraising trends for international non-profits based in the UK.
Living Condition
The position is based in London, Edinburgh or remote and may require some national or international travel.
MCE team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a short term assignment or trip to country offices. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all Mercy Corps locations.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.