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Please note, this role requires applicants to live in Northern Ireland. Applicants who do not live in Northern Ireland will not be shortlisted.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.  We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally. 

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our Parkinson’s community to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s.

You’ll provide high quality business support to the Northern Ireland Director and team. 

What you’ll do:

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Northern Ireland
• Provide first point of contact for all internal and external stakeholders
• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and other events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings as required
• Work across the team in Northern Ireland to ensure our records are up to date on all the current activities we and others support and that these are recorded on the local activity database
• Keep up to date with the directorate’s activities in order to provide clear, accurate information

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of team administration or supporting a senior executive
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally. 
• Ability to work co-productively with people living with Parkinson’s
• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities 
• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet the business requirements

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

We are operating rolling recruitment for this vacancy and reviewing applications as they are received. We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• live in the area specified (Northern Ireland) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 
• have a confidential space in which to work

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Job Title: Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent
Reports to: Director of Advancement
Location: London (UK)- hybrid working
Salary: £46,200 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible

Are you our new Philanthropy Manager (Endowment)?

We are looking for a fundraiser eager to take the next step in their career by joining us and becoming our Philanthropy Manager. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, you'll support the established Advancement team across key fundraising priorities. Your previous experience with managing executives/senior volunteers will contribute to supporting the Director of Advancement in managing the activities and priorities of a volunteer-led fundraising board.

This is a pivotal new position created to contribute to a significant uplift in UWC International’s fundraising and prospect identification efforts in support of the new UWC Endowment. Your work managing your own portfolio of prospects (HNWI) will support the operational effectiveness of UWCI’s fundraising programme and the strategic development of global UWC funding priorities.

Our Advancement team will provide you with plenty of opportunities to try what you know, manage key projects whilst being part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

If you're motivated to work closely as part of the frontline fundraising team significantly contributing to uplifting our fundraising success, this role is an ideal fit for you.

About us

Changing the world takes passion and dedication

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.

Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global alumni community of over 85,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.

About UWC International

The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 85,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.

What we offer

As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:

•  Generous holiday allowance– 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts). 
• The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
• We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
• We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
• We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
• Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
• Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.

Visa requirements

Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.

Application Process

Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).

Your cover letter must:

• Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
• Explain why you want to join UWC International.
• Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK.
• Provide the names and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.

Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above, will not be considered.

Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on 4 December 2024

Interview dates:

First round interviews and assessments will be held on 9 & 10 December 2024
Second round interviews will be held on 16 December 2024

For further information on this opportunity, please see the detailed job description attached. 

Safeguarding Statement

The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process.

Diversity Statement

UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.

At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.

We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us. 

Your new company
A well established, dynamic, innovative, and forward-thinking consultancy that has a rich history and proven track record specialising in turning construction dreams into reality. They have vast experience of providing a full range of design, engineering and consultancy services to the built environment across a variety of sectors and pride themselves on delivering exceptional results. As a leading Top 50 consultancy, they offer exposure to top-tier professionals and innovation, including dedication to creating a positive work environment to support personal career goals, including acknowledgement by 'our Investors in People' accreditation since 1995. They promote a merit-based system, allowing individuals to reach their potential without limitations and promote a balanced work-life culture.

Your new role
Prepare Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, and preliminary documents.Prepare tender documentation, analyse tender returns, and report on tenders.Compile Building Contracts and Development Agreements.Assist with Contract Administration, including quality control site inspections and reporting.Chair meetings and prepare minutes and records.Undertake interim valuation procedures and agree on Final Accounts, including assessing Extensions of Time and Loss and Expense Claims.Conduct end-of-defects inspections and reporting.Perform other duties related to Project Management and Employer's Agent roles.

What you'll need to succeed Degree in Building Surveying or Project Management or equivalent.Professional Development: Working towards chartership status with RICS or equivalent.Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, proactive, flexible, and adaptive.Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership qualities.Team Player: Work effectively within a team.
Self-Motivated: Show initiative and drive.
Ambitious: Desire to progress within the organisation.
Management: Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.

What you'll get in returnFlexible working policy.Annual leave options: sell, buy, and carry-over.Health Insurance: Health Shield cash plan.Long service award.Incentive scheme.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Rachel Knight on 07488 312618 now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals who have experienced homelessness and other complex challenges? We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Team Manager to lead our team within the Basildon service.

The Scheme:

A supported housing scheme committed to helping people build better futures.

As Team Manager, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting individuals to maintain their tenancies, integrate into their communities, and develop greater independence and confidence. Your leadership and expertise will be key in delivering high-quality services to residents and ensuring the success of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, and coach a team of Housing Support Workers, ensuring they deliver high-quality support to residents
• Recruitment & Induction: Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and the induction process for new staff, ensuring they are well-equipped for their roles
• Performance Management: Set individual performance objectives and monitor progress, conducting appraisals and regular supervision to ensure staff are supported in their professional growth
• Training & Development: Identify development needs and provide appropriate training opportunities to support staff in improving their skills and knowledge
• Staff Management: Tackle performance issues proactively and manage sickness absence with strong record-keeping and compliance
• Resource Management: Monitor and manage staff schedules, timesheets, rotas, and cover for staff absences to ensure the smooth running of the scheme

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a management role, preferably in supported housing or social care settings
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage resources and staff effectively
• Proven ability to manage performance, including conducting staff appraisals and addressing issues of poor performance
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable individuals and helping them achieve greater independence

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

LOCATION: Across Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham sites with some hybrid working following the completion of successful probationary period.

Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham is recruiting for Advice Services Managers, who will be responsible for the supervision, quality and monitoring performance of the advice and information team. This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to mutli-task and bring out the best in paid and volunteer staff, to ensure the highest quality of advice across our many and varied projects. Working as part of a team with other Advice Services Managers, you will also be responsible for all aspects of risk relating to advice delivery, complaints handling, safeguarding and GDPR.

It is essential that you have the required management skills and a good understanding of the main advice enquiry areas including welfare benefits, housing, debt, and employment as well as a combination of the following attributes:

• Excellent and effective communicator
• Experience in managing and developing staff and volunteers
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priority order
• Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information

Experience of working with colleagues to maintain a positive working and learning environment, ensuring equality and diversity principles are upheld
If you are an experienced Generalist Advisers, and don’t have all the skills required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate as a training and development role.

To find out more please visit our website via the apply button

What we can offer you:

We value our people and can offer a supportive culture within a high performing and award-winning organisation. 86% of our workforce recommend us as a place to work. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and workplace to represent the diverse communities we service. We are committed to increasing our diversity and whatever your background, we welcome your application. We offer an attractive remuneration package with excellent terms including:

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year (in addition to bank holidays) and rising to 30 days with long service
• Learning, development and personal growth opportunities
• Mental health and Well-being support helpline

Closing Date: Midnight 1st December 2024
Interview & Test: Week Commencing 2nd December 2024

We will interview on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the applications earlier if suitable candidates are found so encourage early applications.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Service Manager to join a fantastic charity, who provide hope and a sense of purpose, through the provision of Carers, Advocacy, Wellbeing, Counselling and Volunteering Services.

Salary:  £34627.98

Location: Staffordshire County

As Service Manager you will manage and lead the operations of Staffordshire Together for Carers - All Age Carers Service. The post holder will undertake distinct project management duties such as staff management, monitoring performance/quality, reporting, implementing policy/process and stakeholder management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Being responsible for overall performance of contracts, quality delivery and achievement of outcomes
• Jointly with the Community Development & Partnership Officer, develop and maintain relationships/referral pathways with key stakeholders with the express aim of raising awareness of caring and identifying hidden Carers within a whole system approach
• To act as the local point of contact with commissioners, developing and maintaining relationships and preparing for and delivering performance reports/updates at contract review meetings
• Responsible for managing the relationship with and performance of subcontracted/funded partners including holding contract review meetings and addressing any issues and or development needs, ensuring any arrangement continues to meet the needs of Carers
• Responsible for managing expenditure against annual operational budgets
• Provide team meeting facilitation, line management, supervision and support to direct reports

 The successful candidate will have a minimum two years’ experience of managing a service, including staff management, supervision and support and being responsible for and working in partnership to meet contractual obligations. Experience of evaluating delivery,

monitoring/ analysing performance, creating reports and managing relationships with commissioners and managing budgets is key. A good working knowledge of social care and health, particularly as it relates to working with Carers and adults is crucial, as is knowledge of legislation relevant to Carers.

 If you’re looking to join a well-established and impactful charity who provide a range of services that support vulnerable adults and young people, then please do get in touch ASAP!

Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Housing Rights Manager
Work Pattern: 35 hours a week, full time
Contract: 24 month contract subject to successful probation period, with possibility of extension subject to funding
Salary: £37,941 per annum (inclusive of London Weighting)
Location: Camden & Hackney Outreach

About CARIS Families

CARIS Families is a small, frontline charity that supports families who are homeless and living in overcrowded multi-occupant hostels in the London Boroughs of Hackney and Camden. Life in temporary accommodation hostels entrenches children and their parents in poverty and disadvantage. Families suffer from acute overcrowding, inadequate basic facilities and a permanent sense of unsafety. The nature of hostel life isolates people from their support networks, decimates their physical and mental health and becomes an adverse life experience in itself for families already suffering the trauma of having become homeless.

CARIS Families exists to provide early intervention to mitigate the worst effects of hostel life and homelessness for children and parents in our four target hostels. We do this by providing hands-on play, learning and social activities to help children meet their potential, improve families’ wellbeing and build their support network.  We provide a holistic family support service that case-works with each family individually to reduce financial and other pressures on them as they wait for a permanent home.  We also use our data and learned experiences about temporary accommodation to join campaigns for reform to temporary accommodation policy and practice, both locally and nationally.

We have just received funding to employ a dedicated Housing Rights Manager for the next two years. This is an exciting addition to our team, as it will be our first staff member dedicated to helping our homeless families with their housing case. The housing system is notoriously opaque: families tell us it can be a hopeless minefield to navigate independently and that they often can’t access meaningful help with it, resulting in years-long hostel stays. Our Housing Rights Manager will step into the gap and work with families on an individual basis to gain the information and support they need to progress their housing case and expedite their move-on into a suitable home.

About the role

Our Housing Rights Manager will be a key member of our Family Support Service. They will manage a weekly drop-in clinic from within the hostels where they will assess new housing cases and develop a support plan with families. They will manage a full housing caseload of housing support work, collaborating with relevant local groups, local authority partners and law centres to progress families’ housing cases. They will learn from the barriers families tell us they face, develop CARIS Families’ housing advice service in response and use these learnings to contribute to campaigns for reform to temporary accommodation practices and policies locally and nationally.

In their first year, the Housing Rights Manager will work in partnership with housing solicitors at Shelter to write a Housing Information and Rights handbook tailored to the processes of our target boroughs. The handbook will aim to demystify the temporary accommodation system in our two boroughs, explain residents’ legal rights and help them understand their options. It will form a key part of the support we can offer and allow us to reach many more families in hostels than our small staff team can individually casework with.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed staff team of just 5, working in a person-centred and community-minded way to make a real difference to families on the frontline of inner-London’s housing crisis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £37,941 (full-time, 35 hours a week.)
• Hybrid working can be negotiated around core frontline delivery hours
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus Christmas week closure and bank holidays (pro rata)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Being part of a dedicated, supportive and inclusive team

Please complete the accompanying application form and return by Friday 14th December 2024 at 6pm.

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We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals, and those who have lived experience of the impact of homelessness and/or temporary accommodation policy and practice.

Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check.

No agencies please.

• Full time – working 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: From £50,000 per year, DOE
• Contract Type: 18 month contract – extension subject to funding
• Reporting to: Executive Director
• Responsible for line managing: Grants Officer (recruiting Summer 2025)
• Location: London, UK affiliated

The Job
The Partnerships Manager will lead GISF’s income generation efforts to support its mission and implementation of initiatives within the 2025-2030 Strategy. They will do this by proactively engaging with a range of donors, building relationships, and cultivating partnerships. This role involves creating a comprehensive fundraising strategy, identifying funding sources, and expanding GISF’s network to enhance strategic partnerships and revenue.

As a senior leader within GISF, the Partnerships Manager will contribute to guiding GISF’s implementation of its 2025-2030 strategy.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Income Generation & Fundraising

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with GISF’s 2025-2030 strategy. 
• Identify and secure funding from government donors and other sources to build a robust opportunity pipeline that supports GISF’s initiatives. 
• Work closely with the Finance team to set income targets, and with the Communications team to create impactful campaigns for diverse supporter engagement.

Partnership Development

• Establish and maintain relationships with existing and potential government donors (including from the Global South), philanthropies and trusts.
•  Identify organisations for potential partnerships or consortia to win and deliver grants 
• Develop a framework for corporate partners to engage with GISF and our members, that brings in secondary revenue and creates opportunities for positive interactions between members and corporate partners with services relevant to NGO SRM. 

Proposal Development & Co-creation

• Identify relevant donor grant/contract opportunities, draft compelling proposals, and ensure timely submission of all related documentation. 
• Collaborate with donors, GISF staff and GISF member organisations to co-create and promote solutions that address specific needs and align with GISF’s mission. 
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of NGO SRM principles and issues 

Grant Management

• Supervise the Grants Officer, ensuring effective handling of current GISF grants and contracts. 
• Ensure systems are in place to efficiently transition from winning new funding to programme implementation
• Ensure strong and impactful reporting to donors to maintain and grow relationships

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Represent GISF at networking events and conferences to increase visibility and establish strategic alliances. 
• Build key stakeholders’ understanding of the value of GISF’s collaborative approach to SRM 
• Coordinate with the Policy and Advocacy Adviser on approaches to key issues and trends with senior policymakers
• Work closely with other GISF team members and GISF member organisations to understand their needs and priorities, to better identify possible funding opportunities

Programmatic

• Where possible, contribute relevant experience and knowledge to GISF activities, such as developing tools for NGOs/NGO Fora that support SRM budgeting and securing resources

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track and analyse income generation activities, preparing regular reports and revenue forecasts to monitor progress, outcomes and ROI

Senior Management Team Contributions

• Contribute to GISF’s strategic objectives, inputting organisational development and supporting initiatives that promote sustainable growth

Person Specification

Experience/Knowledge/Skills

• Contextual Knowledge: A deep understanding of the NGO sector and the global context in which NGOs operate.
•  NGO SRM Knowledge: An understanding of the security risk management (SRM) context within NGOs, with a willingness to deepen expertise in this area.
• Proven Expertise in Donor Relations and Fundraising: Demonstrated success in writing compelling donor products and securing funding through high-quality proposals.
• Strategic Donor Stewardship: A strong track record of cultivating and managing long-term relationships with donors, co-creating opportunities, and achieving more flexible, sustainable funding commitments. Demonstrated experience engaging with philanthropies and corporate donors is a plus.
• Influence and Credibility: Brining a well-established network amongst donor organisations, and skilled at engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders within donor organisations.
• Confident Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including as a public speaker, with the ability to explain complex concepts in an engaging and accessible manner.
• Partnership Facilitation: Experience in fostering programmatic collaborations between NGOs and other stakeholders, including consortia.
• Private Sector Collaboration: An appreciation of the private sector’s role in NGO operations, with the ability to identify and establish mutually beneficial partnerships with commercial entities.
• Strategy: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategy.
• Adaptability and Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and seize new opportunities as they arise.
• Team Leadership and Development: At least two years of experience leading teams, including mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Collaborative and Autonomous: Capable of working autonomously while thriving in a team-oriented environment that values knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Prison Facilitator - HMP Isle of Wight

Location: HMP Isle of Wight
Salary: £27,584
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Isle of Wight. You will be working across both sites, HMP Albany and HMP Parkhurst during your working week.  Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to improve their skills.

Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

Closing date: 17th December 2024. Please note, the role will close early if we find a suitable applicant.
Interviews to be held on a rolling schedule

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Diversion Keyworker

Salary: £22,000 - £27,000

Location: Advance Women’s Centre – Portsmouth & a Portsmouth Police Station

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 12 months from start date (January)

Hours: 1x 35 hours per week and 1x 21 hours

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

About the role:

The Diversion programme began as a two-year pilot programme launched in July 2019 and funded by MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime). The aim was to drive multi-agency working between the police, Voluntary Community Sector (VCS) service providers and other statutory partners and was part of a wider programme of work to develop a whole system approach to identifying and addressing the needs of women involved in the criminal justice system in London. The Diversion programme integrates a short-term, holistic package of support for women with an out of court disposal, to improve outcomes for the woman and offer Police officers a robust alternative pathway other than prosecution.

We have recently been awarded funding from Portsmouth City Council to deliver a 12-month pilot of the Diversion Programme in Portsmouth, to support those women of the PO1-PO6 area postcodes, who encounter the Police and as a result are then to be referred to the Diversion service rather than be prosecuted.

The successful post holder is required to pass Police Vetting

About You:

To be successful as Diversion Keyworker you will have an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the criminal justice system and the ability to see how violence against women and girls interlinks to women in the criminal justice system.

In short, you will have: -

You will bring proven practice of working with women experiencing issues related to offending (e.g. homelessness, substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health or other relevant work area) preferably within criminal justice setting. You will be able to demonstrate your experience of conducting needs and risk assessments and of risk management crisis management skills and an ability to cope in stressful situations. You will show forth your ability to manage a caseload and a top-quality skill set with prioritising and organising your own workload.

You will be a self-serving uniquely able to undertake working independently and at times be managed remotely. That said, you will have a proven record of collaborative and working partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, demonstrating the ability to develop and maintain strong constructive working relationships.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications that include a cover letter will be considered.

Interviews are taking place week commencing: 12 & 13th December 2024

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour full-time working week

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

A little bit about the role 

Please note that applications for this role will close on Friday 13 December at 5pm.  

To help us achieve our mission, we are recruiting qualified social workers with direct experience of working with children and families, and knowledge and experience of supporting social work students. We are looking for candidates who can contribute to the delivery of teaching across the year, support participants in their local authority hubs and supervise participants during the 2nd year of the programme.

Practice Tutors (PTs) work closely as a peer group to share effective ways of working across participant practice hubs, local authorities and regions. They play a key role within the development and delivery of our social work curriculum, contributing knowledge and expertise to create a culture that promotes outstanding social work education and enables teams to do their best work.

PTs are responsible for teaching and developing participants at the Readiness to Practice stage, regional teaching days and, in participant hubs within local authorities. PTs support four practice hubs, based within statutory children’s social care services. Each practice hub is led by a Consultant Social Worker (CSW). Core to the Practice Tutor role is the ability to provide support, challenge and guidance to participants and CSWs to ensure a high-quality practice learning experience.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Use social work knowledge, theory, practice skill and experience to develop and support participants to become outstanding social workers
• Support CSWs to lead the hubs, role model best social work practice and support effective practice educators
• ​Teaching for year one participants is during the Readiness for Practice stage both in person and online, attend face to face regional recall days and whole cohort online teaching.. There is also online teaching for our year 2 participants on the programme through large lectures, small seminars and one to one support as necessary

A little bit about you 

We are looking for a registered social worker with experience in teaching and learning, and an intellectual curiosity to challenge and develop their own ideas by keeping up to date with current research and evidence. The role will suit someone who is passionate about the development of social work practice, innovation and leadership who has a thought-through vision of what excellent social work looks like.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Mental Health Night Support Worker to join our Mental Health service in Islington.

£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 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.
Support workers at Islington Mental Health Accommodation Pathway work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to customers with a range of mental health and support needs. This will include support with emotional, social, physical & domestic needs. You will be skilled in engaging both customers and stakeholders and have a good understanding of the needs and diversity of this client group. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work in a therapeutic environment that at times can be challenging and provide quality, evidence-based care and risk management strategies. You will be highly motivated and committed to continuous professional development. You will be committed to supporting customers through their recovery journey and skilled in engaging them with their move-on pathway.
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 external partners, 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
* Key-working the most complex service-users with particular needs aligned with the post holders specialism
* Create Risk management and 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

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:
- Socially adept, networks widely, well connected in sector, influential
- A strong leader with excellent interpersonal skills
- Approachable, open & professional behaviour
- At ease in directing others, is assertive and independent minded, will challenge others, and skilled in resolving conflict
- Drives change, enjoys dynamic diverse environments, and demonstrates entrepreneurialism, creativity and innovation
- Demonstrates significant confidence and high levels of self-esteem

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- Up to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area (e.g. psychology, Health and Social Care, Mental Health) or experience in the social care/charity sector.
- Experience building and develop strong professional partnerships with external providers aligned to their specialism
- IT Literate

Desirable:
- 2-3 years experience providing targeted recovery focussed support to individuals with needs around trauma, mental health, substance use and dual diagnosis.

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

4,000 professionals, 0 days wasted, 1 incredible purpose.

Face to Face Delivery Manager - Outsourced Partners

£34,000 - £39,000 plus

Reports to: Senior Face to Face Manager

Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (compressed hours or 4 day weeks would be considered)

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1 day per week in the office)we are also open to flexible working requests such as home working

Closing date: 08 December 2022 23:55

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: Competency based interview via Teams

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Cancer Research UK are looking for a dynamic, pragmatic and proactive individual to join us as Face to Face Delivery Manager for our outsourced partners.

As well as having our own inhouse Face to Face Fundraising team, we work with circa 4 agencies who provide us with the resource to engage and inspire the public to sign up to monthly donations supporting CRUK. To date, we have generated over £120m from face-to-face fundraising third-party individual giving activity, having a huge impact for our life saving research

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Manager, you'll be the driving force behind delivering our ambitious fundraising targets in this area, maximising opportunities, working with a range of agencies, stakeholders and your team to deliver our outsourced face to face acquisition programme in the UK, ensuring its success day to day.

You don't need to have worked specifically in the Face-to-Face Fundraising space previously, but you will need to come with experience of managing multiple agency relationships as well as strong stakeholder management skills.

In return you will have the chance to work within a varied role where you can use your skills and experience to help us beat cancer sooner.

What will I be doing?

• Deliver a face to face fundraising acquisition programme via outsourced partners, in line with agreed strategy and targets.

• Drive the success of the face to face fundraising acquisition programme, ensuring key performance indicators are met, pro-actively looking for opportunities to improve performance, working collaboratively and alongside our outsourced partners in order to do so.

• Ensure appropriate training and compliance monitoring of face to face outsourced partner activity is in place, with timely and appropriate remedial action being taken where needed to ensure Cancer Research UK and industry standards are upheld and an excellent supporter experience is offered.

• Establish, develop and maintain excellent relationships with our suppliers and partners, proactively looking for opportunities to optimise our partnership with outsourced partners, for the benefit of the organisation.

• Lead on the troubleshooting of day to day campaign delivery challenges, acting swiftly to implement workable solutions and ways forward, working closely with the F2F Manager - Outsourced Partners, Individual Giving Operations team, and the relevant stakeholders in order to do so.

• Ensure all operational aspects of campaigns from planning through to execution and analysis are in place and as efficient as possible, putting processes in place to ensure the effective management of campaigns, working with the Individual Giving Operations team and other internal and external stakeholders to achieve this.

• Onboard new suppliers as required, and manage existing relationships through contracts, performance, monitoring compliance and service level agreements, working closely with the Face to Face Manager - Outsourced Partners, in order to do so

What are you looking for?

• Relevant experience of managing agency relationships, contract management, managing performance, meeting or exceeding key performance indicators ( Face to Face agencies would be beneficial but isn't essential)

• Experience of working in a heavily regulated environment and ability to get up to speed with current fundraising regulation

• Relevant experience of planning, delivery and analysis of end to end project activity or campaigns (fundraising or face to face would be beneficial)

• Flexible approach, with an ability to work successfully in a dynamic operating environment

• Proactive approach to problem solving with ability to manage several projects at any one time

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills - both internal and external stakeholders, and suppliers

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.

Sense is recruiting for a Creative & Digital Production Manager to join our fantastic Brand and Content Team in King’s Cross, London on a hybrid basis.

As we head into our 70th anniversary year, our ambitions are bolder than ever. We want to reach and support more disabled people across the country to create a world where all disabled people are included and connected, no matter what. This role is responsible for the end-to-end production of content that increases engagement, to help make our bold plans a reality.

The Brand and Content Team manages content production for departments across the whole organisation, whilst also creating content to meet our own strategic goals. You’ll play a vital role in this team, responsible for the entire content production process from brief through to delivery. You will work closely with teams across the organisation that commission content development to understand their goals and objectives, and ensure that content projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with organisational goals.

The main duties and responsibilities include:

• Be the central point of management for the numerous content development requests that come into both the brand and content, and digital engagement team.
• Be the primary point of contact for teams across the organisation that commission content development, working with them to understand their goals and objectives to ensure that creative projects deliver against these.
• Scope, collaborate and challenge (when required) incoming requests, to ensure that all content briefs serve a specific need and have a clear purpose and plan.
• Project manage tasks and activities through our brand and content and digital engagement teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Enable and facilitate integration between the digital engagement team and the brand and content team to ensure efficient workstreams and deliver high-quality content. This includes chairing the monthly joint team meetings.
• Manage the internal workflow and production process, continuously analysing this to identify and implement optimisations. Educate internal stakeholders on this process to ensure they adhere to this.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers such as graphic designers, photographers, agencies, production houses, printers and other freelancers.
• Manage all project and planning documentation, including translating commissioning team content requests into clear and inspiring briefs, creating production schedules and critical pathways, and communicate these effectively with team members and stakeholders to manage expectations and keep production on track.
• Maintain and develop the joint team priority content calendar, and the Brand and Content Team’s project planner, using these to anticipate and communicate upcoming and future projects to enable effective planning across both teams.
• Oversee resource allocation and capacity within the Brand and Content team to understand capacity levels and to be able to plan accordingly.
• Collaborate with the Brand Manager and Content Producer to ensure content output follows accessibility, brand and tone of voice guidelines.
• Management of Sense’s central Marketing Materials stock which serve the needs of numerous teams around the organisation, including maintenance of stock levels and financial reconciliation of orders from around the business.
• When required, liaise with the people and families we support and our supporters to ensure our communications are people centred.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in a content, creative, marketing or digital team, in-house or at an agency.
• Experience of project management of and working across the entire end-to-end creative/content production process for digital and offline channels, including scoping, brief writing, scheduling, resource allocation, managing creative reviews and feedback, production and delivery.
• Excellent project and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.
• Understanding of creative development and production processes for both digital and print.
• Experience scoping and understanding content development or creative requests from a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confidence in stakeholder management with the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation, and manage conflicting feedback from multiple stakeholders.
• An understanding of broad marketing principles that underpin content projects, to enable effective scoping and interrogation of requests.
• Ability to succinctly communicate complex briefs and rationale for content development requests with senior stakeholders.
• Professional and diplomatic approach with people at all levels, with the ability to build effective relationships, work collaboratively and challenge or push back when necessary.
• Excellent IT skills and expert knowledge of project management tools, knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is desirable.
• Understanding of brand and accessibility guidelines.
• A commitment to people with complex disabilities and Sense’s vision and values.
• Knowledge of GDPR and its application in fundraising and marketing.

To Apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.