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Join our Finance Team and assist with all aspects of the finance function. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the role will include purchase and sales ledger duties, processing expenses and credit card transactions, managing purchase orders, cash book entries and general administrative duties. You will help maintain an efficient and accurate finance function within The Children's Trust.
This is a chance for an outstanding candidate to make a significant and lasting difference to the lives of thousands of children and families.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Expenses processing and payments
- Credit card processing and reconciliation
- Assisting with the Purchase Ledger Function
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Banking / cashiering
- Assist Fundraising Finance Lead with Fundraising daily banking and processing
- Raising Sales Ledger and Fundraising invoices
- Monitoring the accounts inbox and supporting suppliers with any queries
- Responding to queries and requests from other staff members within the organisation
- Cash book postings onto finance system
- Month-end journals and reconciliations
- Manage the paper filing
- General bookkeeping and administrative duties
- Assist in preparing year end accounts and with help deal with auditor queries
- Help cover other areas of the finance team especially during busy periods
- Restrictions will apply on annual leave over year end and audit periods annually
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
Key Information
Salary: Appointments are normally made at the starting salary, however comparable skills and experience will be considered. Future progression is based on annual performance review.
Hours per week: 35 hours per week (Full Time)
Location: Chelsea. This role is eligible for hybrid working (two days per week in the office). There will be occasional working days in Sutton (around once per month).
Closing Date: Monday 16 September 2024
Job Details
As Head of Strategic Marketing, you will be required to lead and oversee work to gather business intelligence, analyse data and develop new strategies to strengthen positioning of the ICR’s brand.
The aim will be to furnish partner teams across the ICR with an understanding of their markets, analysis of the effectiveness of current strategies, and marketing strategies to exploit new income opportunities.
The role will lead the shift to a more data-led approach to income generation – using business intelligence, digital analytics data and market research to identify new fundraising and commercial opportunities, and data analysis to reshape income generation and marketing activities.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have a strong track record in designing and implementing strategic marketing programmes guided by market intelligence. They need a strong understanding of brand. They must be highly creative and collaborative, with exceptional skills in data analysis and presentation.
Department/Directorate Information
The Development and Communications directorate is responsible for fundraising and philanthropic income across the ICR, and telling the ICR’s story of doing outstanding cancer research – communicating effectively about the ICR’s work to help attract donors and supporters, the best staff and students, commercial partners, funders and collaborators, and to advocate for changes that support cancer research and improve access to the ICR’s discoveries.
We encourage all applicants to access the job pack attached for more detailed information regarding this role.
About The Institute of Cancer Research
Why work for us?
As a member of staff, you'll have exclusive access to a range of staff benefits.
The Institute of Cancer Research, London, is one of the world's most influential cancer research institutes, with an outstanding record of achievement dating back more than 100 years. Further information about working at the ICR can be found here.
We look forward to receiving applications from all candidates, wherever in the world they are currently based. We will select those who display the potential to become, or to support, the world leading cancer researchers of the future based on their application and performance at interview. However, we particularly welcome British applicants from black and ethnic minority backgrounds, as they are under-represented within the ICR and nationwide in STEM roles.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary £42,000 - £46,000 per annum
Benefits 33 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Money Purchase Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Hybrid working Development opportunities
As Head of External Communications and Engagement, you will be a key part of a talented and ambitious Communications and Engagement Team. You will play a leading role in implementing our integrated external communications and engagement strategy to enhance our brand reputation, co-deliver highly successful integrated campaigns, drive positive media coverage locally and nationally, and raise awareness and increase engagement with existing and new audiences around our lifesaving work and our five-year strategy – Working Together to Save More Lives. Our aim is to reach as many people as possible to inspire and generate the support we need to continue saving lives every day across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.
You’ll be a highly strategic, self-motivated, organised and creative individual looking to make a real difference to the communities we serve, who values and understands the importance and benefit of highly effective and integrated external communications and engagement to widening our reach, strengthening our profile and building our supporter base. You’ll be a strategic communicator with a proven ability to build relationships with media and key stakeholders
The Communications Team sits within the Marketing and Communications (MarComms) Directorate which builds brand awareness and engagement among the public, builds our profile with the media and key stakeholders, and supports fundraising activities to generate income to keep the service running. The team culture is dynamic, creative, fun, collaborative and supports individual growth, learning and development.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Deliver targeted, engaging and impactful communications to support the successful delivery of KSS’s strategic objectives
- Play a lead role, in collaboration with colleagues in the Income Generation and Marcomms Team, in delivering successful integrated campaigns and support income generation activity including generating key messaging and communications
- Work with the team to develop and deliver our PR and Communications strategy, ensuring excellence in all our activity with consistent brand identity, key messaging, and tone of voice to maximise all opportunities.
- Ensure all other teams are confident and equipped in communicating our brand identity, key messages and tone of voice, and support teams in maximising the impact of their communications
- Lead our in-house press office, supporting an increase in media coverage across print, online and broadcast both locally and nationally. Be able to work to a strategic plan as well as have the flair to spot a story and other PR opportunities to further engage our audiences in our lifesaving work.
- Be an experienced and brilliant copy writer, content planner and event manager
- Have a track record in working with high profile ambassadors, celebrities and influencers
- Be experienced in public affairs and confident in working closely with MPs, other public figures and community leaders.
- Work closely with our Digital Team to ensure an integrated approach to on and offline activity to maximise our reach and impact
- Develop relationships with colleagues across Team KSS, including senior colleagues, offering strategic and tactical communications support
- Ensure a high level of confidentiality is kept on sensitive matters including medical information, press enquiries and patient stories
- Write and deliver strategic documents, in partnership with the Governance Team and Senior Leadership Team
- Manage KSS’s reputation escalating risks and threats to the Director of Communications and Engagement and rest of the MarComms Team
- Evaluate and report –through data-driven evidence – how effectively external communications and PR activity is performing
- Work in a manner that supports a culture that embeds and promotes our values
- Attendance at our fundraising events, which may include weekend work, will be expected. Time off in lieu will be provided for additional hours worked.
About KSS:
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.
Additional Information:
The closing date for this role is the 12th August 2024 However, the role may close prior to this date if a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 21-09-2024
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Prospectus is delighted to be supporting Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to recruit for a Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. EEF support schools, nurseries, and colleges to improve teaching and learning for two – 19-year-olds through better use of evidence.
This is a full-time, permanent role, paying a salary of up to £70,500 per annum depending on experience. This is a hybrid role and the postholder is expected to work a minimum of 1 day a week from their offices in Central London.
The Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships is pivotal to the growth and income-generation of the EEF. Its purpose is to develop and drive a strategy to secure £4m per annum in income from a combination of strategic partnerships, co-investment, pro bono and leveraged funding. To achieve this, you will work closely with colleagues, as well as liaise with their CEO and Senior Management Team to identify and develop fundraising opportunities and leverage their expertise to craft creative proposals to inspire and enthuse their prospects.
EEF are looking for a confident philanthropy and partnerships fundraiser within the education or charity sector with a track record of managing a high value and diverse portfolio of donors and clients. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing six-figure gifts from non-government sources along with experience of developing and executing organisational income generation strategies.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Ariha Semontee at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
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!
Do you have an understanding of drug, alcohol, offending and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner.
We are looking for a Complex Needs Practitioner to join our team. Solihull Integrated Addiction Service (SIAS) is a partnership between four organisations jointly responsible for the delivery of the drug, alcohol and gambling services, in the Borough of Solihull. We offer services for adults who use or are affected by substance use and gambling.
Your challenge? As a Complex Needs Practitioner, you will be working with clients within various locations to support clients in addressing their substance needs using a person-centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.
We are looking for an energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies). Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. As well as good knowledge of alcohol/drug and health related issues, you're used to liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and comfortable engaging with clients in a variety of service delivery settings. What’s more, you have a flexible approach, a commitment to the principles of confidentiality and excellent record keeping and Microsoft Office. You will need to be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours to support your clients.
In return, you can expect some great benefits, including 32 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities.
This is a permanent full-time role requiring the post-holder to work 37 hours per week.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.
This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.
To apply please submit a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind will be renamed to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: London office – flexible homeworking in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
About the role
As a Partnerships Development Executive, you will join the Partnerships and National Engagement Team during an exciting period of growth and will play an active role in helping build new transformational partnerships which support Crisis’ new ten-year strategy.
Day-to-day you will often be the first point of contact for new companies wanting to support Crisis, working closely with Corporate Social Responsibility Teams and business leaders to identify shared objectives and values, helping key stakeholders to understand our mission to end homelessness. You will be instrumental in building exciting partnerships including brand, strategic and charity of the year partnerships.
You will join a supportive and effective team, utilising your outstanding stakeholder management and excellent communication skills to build new partnerships ensuring maximum potential is achieved for Crisis and our new partners. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious partnership fundraiser, who loves making new connections and is comfortable leading on smaller applications and proposals and providing instrumental support across larger partnership opportunities.
About you
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to achieve maximum impact upon relevant situations and audience.
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Previous experience of writing proposals and presentations
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Awareness of business trends and corporate audience insights, and able to identify new opportunities for Crisis partnerships.
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Confidence working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful partnerships.
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A proactive team player, able to work closely with others in pursuit of a shared purpose.
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Passion for ending homelessness in the UK.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing leave
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55
Interview process: Competency-based interview + written task.
Interview date and location: W/C 16 September via Microsoft Teams
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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!
Prospectus are excited to be working with STEM Learning to help them recruit for a Partnerships Development Officer to join their team. STEM Learning is dedicated to improving young people’s lives through the power of STEM. They believe great STEM education builds knowledge and skills that are vital for everyone. They lead to great career opportunities and enable young people to become informed, thoughtful citizens who can help address the extraordinary challenges and opportunities we face. They also facilitate the STEM Ambassador programme, enabling 30,000 volunteers from more than 7,500 employers to share their enthusiasm and expertise with young people and teachers throughout the UK.
This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis paying a salary between £29,000 to £34,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London or York office with regular UK business travel and occasional overnight stays.
The Partnerships Development Officer will work as part of STEM Learning’s highly effective fundraising team, contributing towards their ambitious targets by securing additional support from existing network of funders and increasing the number of new corporate supporters for the ENTHUSE Charitable Trust. They will with the team to build, manage and maintain a pipeline of prospects and ensuring timely progression through each stage from identification to stewardship. The post holder will engage creatively with existing and new funders.
They are looking for someone who is passionate about fundraising with the ability to spot opportunities to grow partnerships. They are looking for a candidate with a demonstrable track record in building and sustaining excellent relationships with supporters and funders. The ideal candidate will have the experience of working in fundraising, contributing to the generation of significant income and securing high value partnerships
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness service in Kensington and Chelsea.
£31,534.00 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 part of one team? You'll feel at home here.
The post holder 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.
Heaney Hub implements and promotes the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) model. This is an approach to supporting people out of homelessness, particularly those who have experienced complex trauma or are diagnosed with a personality disorder. It also considers the psychological needs of staff: developing skills and knowledge, increasing motivation, job satisfaction and resilience.
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, case work management 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 organisation's 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.
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MhIST is the leading Bolton based mental health charity. We have built on over 30 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health problems in the community, in hospital and in supported environments. We take a broad view of mental health, and we work with anybody who professes a mental health problem.
What we do
MhIST is an innovative user-led organisation that provides a responsive, safe and confidential service that supports people with mental health challenges and their carers’. Our services are inclusive, responsive and creative. We are committed to supporting people to drive their recovery, develop self-management strategies, and respond positively to future challenges.
Our uniqueness comes from the personalised care we provide, through one-to-one support, talking therapies, self-help groups, employment advice and information and advocacy Services. We equip each individual with the skills, attitude and self-belief they need to go on to live a successful independent life in their community.
We are committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space where people can receive a warm welcome and help to access the right support at the right time. We believe everyone has the right to be listened to, to be heard and to have a voice, that every individual is at the centre of decision making.
Our core values are to support vulnerable people to have a voice in their care and to secure their rights, represent their interests in care planning and obtain services to meet their bespoke needs. Specifically, we:
- Promote social inclusion;
- Promote health equality;
- Promote social justice.
Our vision and values
Before, during and beyond the pandemic, our vision and values continue to drive everything we do - as an employer, support provider, and a trusted and respected community organisation.
Our vision
To deliver a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems. Giving people the skills and tools to self-manage their emotional wellbeing.
The quality of our services means everything to us. The people we work with inspire us and in turn we look for new ways to inspire change. We owe it to the people we work with to grow and shape the future, because we believe in what we do.
Our values
Service user led. We are staunchly committed to reflecting the needs of users and involving members in decisions throughout the organisation. We encourage members to collaborate in service delivery and in the governance of the organisation.
Non-judgemental. We want to provide a friendly and safe environment so that everyone in our organisation feels accepted. We know that feeling judged makes our mental health worse.
Confidential. MhIST protects the confidentiality of everyone in the organisation. Poor mental health has made us and our members feel vulnerable and want to ensure that we do not contribute to those feelings.
Encouraging. MhIST provides an empowering environment that enables people to develop and grow as individuals. We make sure that everything we do is working with people towards their own goals.
Empathic. We champion the wellbeing of individuals and treat everyone with kindness. Respect and dignity are the cornerstones of our behaviour.
Key information
Location: 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton. BL1 2AX.
Contract: Full-time (36.25hrs/week), permanent
Salary: £58-£60k per annum, depending on experience.
Annual leave: 22 days annual leave, rising with extended service to 27 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays.
Benefits: Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation.
Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Role Responsibilities:
As our new CEO, you will manage MhIST efficiently, effectively, and safely, aligning with our strategic aims. You will shape plans, ensure governance, and advocate for mental health, maximizing service impact. This role requires an empathetic leader to inspire a culture of learning, inclusion, and support. Collaborating with our Senior Leadership team, you will manage resources, finances, and operations, maintaining high standards. Supported by a committed Board of Trustees, you will work on strategic direction and financial sustainability.
Requirements:
Experience of working as a CEO or senior leader for a purpose-driven organisation
Genuine passion for our mission with a proven track record of successful business development/fundraising
· Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance
· Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability
· Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader
· Strong financial acumen
· Excellent communication and influencing skills
· Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector
All applications must be received by 09:00 on Monday 9th September 2024.
All applications must quote the reference ‘CEO’ and include:
• A full curriculum vitae
• Please respond to the following areas in your covering letter:
Your experience as a senior leader in a voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, user-led, purpose-driven or service delivery organisation.
Your familiarity with mental health challenges and how this resonates with you.
Your experience/knowledge in relation to the Person Specification
• Contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your permission).
• A contact email address and telephone number.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a dynamic service, providing bespoke interventions to a small group of six to eight Looked After Children aged 16-21 years, to enable them to live in safety and stability, and have a place to call home.
The Specialist Support Worker will be responsible for delivering direct support to a small group of young people with complex needs. The young people will live in the community and the HFFY service will provide 24/7 support to ensure their safety, promote their stability, and build resilience to enable them to manage their tenancy.
Essential Criteria
- Experience of supporting Looked After Children or homeless and/or vulnerable adults to identify personal goals and meet person-centered targets while working through the process of change
- Experience of working within a fast moving and challenging working environment in the areas of mental health, care for young people, alcohol and drug use, independent living support
- Experience of using a high level or communication skills, both verbally and in writing, using Microsoft Office applications
- Full current driving licence or, if a disability prevents driving, an alternative means of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.
- NISCC registered (or willing to become registered if appointed) and willing to be subject to Access NI checks. (Successful applicants must commence NISCC registration process prior to employment)
Desirable Criteria
- 6 months experience of supporting young people (under 25) who have experienced any of the following:
+Care System
+Justice System
+Prison
+Institutional Care
+Supported Accommodation
Why work for the Simon Community?
We offer an extensive benefit package, including:
- Pension Plan
- Employer funded Healthcare - Benenden Health and Health Shield (includes savings on gym memberships and retail outlets)
- Death in Service Benefit
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Compassionate Culture
- Occupational Sick Pay
- Free Access NI check
- Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Management Development Programmes
- Long Service Awards
- Blue Light Card Scheme.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is excited to be partnering with Integrate Agency in the search for a Trusts and Foundations Consultant to join their growing organisation.
The Integrate Agency CIC is a social enterprise that supports the community through world class training, advocacy and support services. They grow, strengthen and give voice to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Regularly gaining recognition and awards for their incredible work, this is a unique opportunity to be part of this meaningful journey.
As the Trusts and Foundations Consultant, you will be responsible for connecting and catalysing Lambeth’s VCE fundraising workforce to develop the fundraising leaders of the future. This role will work to engage this fundraising network and then train, inspire and develop these individuals into successful fundraisers. Particularly focusing on the art of grant application writing, this role will support and guide those who may have been thrust into fundraising for the first time.
To be successful as the Trusts and Foundations Consultant, you will have proven experience in grant writing and wider fundraising, ideally with a good track record of securing funds from grant givers. This person will need to be aa strong networker and have good client relationship skills to build long lasting partnerships. They will also ideally have experience in training, mentoring, or teaching others to achieve fundraising success.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have access to a London office, but location can be discussed. The salary for this role is £45,000.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Trusts and Foundations Consultant position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You’ll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological disease that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. ME affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, though research suggests there are roughly 1.3 million people living in the UK with ME or ME-like symptoms.
Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK providing direct support, including healthcare services to children and adults with ME. We provide vital support services, campaign for change and invest in ground-breaking research to help put an end to the ignorance, injustice and neglect experienced by people with ME.
In this role, you will play a vital role in promoting the charity and its work and engaging with the ME community to ensure they can access the support and services they need; and that those around them have a better understanding of ME and its impact, including professionals, policy-makers, and the public.
You can choose to be home-based anywhere in the UK, work from our Bristol office, or a hybrid of the two.
Duties for the role include (this list is not exhaustive, please refer to our Recruitee page, by clicking 'Apply via Website', for the full job description and person specification):
Marketing & communications
- Assist with developing content to promote our work across the organisation, including the impact of our services, our policy and public affairs work, and our brilliant community fundraisers.
- Create content for, monitor and respond to comments and direct messages across our social media channels (Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Threads, and TikTok).
- Ensure that website content is regularly reviewed and updated, using SEO-optimised content.
- Engage positively with the ME community through our digital channels to improve support, reduce isolation, and increase awareness and understanding of ME and its impact; and to raise the profile of the charity.
Experience & knowledge
- Demonstrable experience in a marketing and/or communications role, ideally within a charity.
- Demonstrable experience of website content management (understanding of SEO preferable, previous use of WordPress also preferable).
- Demonstrable experience of managing a range of social media channels.
- Demonstrable experience of sourcing, writing and scheduling engaging online content across a range of social media channels.
- Demonstrable experience of creating engaging graphics for social media channels (experience of Canva preferable).
- Demonstrable experience of engaging with an online community, ideally within a disability or health context.
- Knowledge and understanding of the impact of long-term health conditions such as ME.
- Demonstrable experience of reporting, measuring impact and outcomes and using this to inform your work.
All the following person specification criteria are essential unless otherwise stated.
- Educated to A level standard or equivalent experience in a similar role is preferred, however no one specific qualification is required.
- Ability to source and produce dynamic, engaging, outcomes-focused content, tailored to the needs of our audiences, taking a story-telling approach.
- Ability to set objectives and work creatively towards achieving these.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to use audio and video recording and editing software to produce high quality digital content (desired but not essential).
- Ability to use own initiative, work independently and to work well in a team.
- Ability to engage online with stakeholders at all levels, to build relationships and create a sense of community.
- Strong MS Office skills, including Word, Excel, databases and web-related programmes and software; experience of media monitoring software (such as Hootsuite) desired but not essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent planning skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Media Defence
Media Defence is a charity that helps media to defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and citizen journalists who are under legal threat by making sure that lawyers are available to defend them. We engage in strategic litigation to improve the regulatory environment for media freedom, make grants to organisations in various countries to run media defence programmes, and build the capacity of the lawyers and organisations we work with on issues of media law.
About the Role
As Events Coordinator and Team Assistant, you will support the CEO, as well as the Operations, the Development and Capacity Building teams across all their events, traveling and administrative needs. Your main job responsibilities will be centred on organising and managing the admin that supports our work. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth running of in person activities and administrative functions, working closely across the organisation.
You will be an enthusiastic team player as a lot of your tasks will involve and require input from other team members, from scheduling meetings to assisting in planning all our international travel, in compliance with current donor requirements.
Main Responsibilities
Events planning and coordination
- Coordinate logistical aspects of in person programme activities, including venue arrangements, participant travel, accommodation, and catering. These activities may include meetings for lawyers, regional and international convenings for Media Defence's network of partners, and fellowships
- Implement the logistical planning of events, including visas, flights, ground transportation, itineraries, and other travel-related arrangements, ensuring that all donor requirements are satisfied, such as the Fly America Act where applicable
- Assist Media Defence staff with visa applications, travel arrangements, itineraries, and accommodation needs, providing support to ensure a positive experience. This may include Board meetings, conference participation for Media Defence's Legal Team and CEO travel coordination
Contractual and Financial Coordination
- Support the Finance and Operations Director to ensure that event logistics align with donor requirements and Media Defence policy requirements, with a particular focus on financial compliance and the accurate implementation of travel, finance, and procurement policies
- Coordinate with external vendors, service providers, and contractors to manage contracts, payments, and other financial transactions related to event logistics
- Maintain accurate and precise record-keeping for all event-related activities, ensuring documentation meets organisational and donor requirements
- Maintain a filing system of all travel related and relevant documents that meets Media Defence's policies and donor requirements
Team Support
- Manage diaries and organise team meetings
- Take notes at meetings, prepare the minutes and distribute to relevant participants
- Provide support through administrative and communication activities, including checking that invoices from suppliers are accurate and handle any queries
- Oversee effective and smooth running of the Media Defence office, making sure staff are supported and resourced
- Monitor office supplies and stationery and make purchases when required
- Oversee maintenance of the fixed asset register and safeguard assets
- Participate in the delivery of ad hoc projects and tasks, as required
Other
- Identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested
- Maintain and observe an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent written and spoken English, good editorial skills and the ability to communicate with diverse communities and varied audiences
- Detail-oriented
- Competent IT user including Microsoft Office Packages, internet and email
- High level of personal integrity and commitment to the values of the organisation
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to tight deadlines
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to manage a varied workload and demands from different teams
- Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative
- Ability to work on own initiative without daily supervision
- Flexibility to reprioritise effectively and respond to requests for information at short notice
- Have a positive approach to daily tasks and have a solution focussed working method
- Proven experience of working with, and relating to, a diverse range of people and a pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, as well as with Media Defence partners
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience with databases/CRM systems
- Previous experience of working in a support/administrative support role would be an advantage
- Knowledge of French, Spanish or Arabic
Benefits
- Pension: Contributory pension scheme (employer matched contribution up to max. 8%
- Annual leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Week off between Christmas and New Year’s
- Third Friday of each month off
- Opportunity to carry over five days into the following annual leave year
- Days’ start/finish time is flexible
- Friendly and supportive team culture
- On joining Media Defence, all employees are automatically able to access professional support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Health Assured Limited and through a digital health app
- We offer an enhanced maternity and paternity leave package
- We provide a range of training and development tools to support our employees to improve or develop skills and knowledge for the benefit of both the individual and the organisation
Equality and diversity are fundamental to our mission. We are committed to the recruitment and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds and who reflect the diverse communities in which we operate.
Closing Date: 18th September 2024
Interviews will take place online between 25th to 27th September 2024
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Job Title – Solicitor - Senior Solicitor (Education Law Team)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week (but part-time minimum 21 hours per week will be considered)
Salary - Our salary range for this role is £31,000 to £48,000 per annum, dependant on experience and PQE. We anticipate that the successful candidate would be able to meet the legal aid supervisor standard or be able to work towards this in a short space of time.
The post holder will also benefit from eligibility for our bonus scheme.
Salary negotiable depending on experience and ability to provide supervision to junior members of the team.
Location – Coram Campus London or Colchester, depending on the preference of the successful candidate.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights championing access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation in child and family law, education law, community care law and asylum and immigration law. Our Migrant Children’s Project delivers outreach advice, second tier advice, policy and research work.
Part of Coram’s growing Children’s Rights Centre, CCLC is co-located with Coram Voice, the specialist provider of advocacy services for young people in and leaving the care system, in the new Queen Elizabeth II Centre at the heart of our historic campus in Bloomsbury. CCLC also has an established practice operating in Colchester.
About the role
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solicitor specialising in education law to work within the CCLC team. In this role you will provide legal advice, assistance and representation through education and discrimination law casework. You will be passionate about delivering high quality advice and client care and be committed to children’s human rights and supporting CCLC’s aims.
Applicants for the role need to be a qualified solicitor with experience of education law casework and/or related public law practice.
We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff.
We will consider requests for part-time working.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 22nd September 2024 23.59pm (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview)
Interview date: TBC
CCLC is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
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.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
We are looking for Call Agents to join our busy Contact Centre team. You will be required to receive information relating to crime from members of the public by phone and via online forms and will need to question callers. From that information you will create a well written report which will be forwarded to various law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders for further development. In return you will receive a competitive salary of £24,145.00 per annum.
At Crimestoppers we believe everyone has the right to feel safe from crime, wherever they live. Hundreds of thousands of people trust us each year with their crime information by calling in or using our untraceable online form.
Crimestoppers is a charity which gives people the power to speak up about crime targeting them, their communities and the most vulnerable people in society. Our reporting line and website gives the public the confidence and ability to pass on vital information in total anonymity. Every day approximately 1,800 people contact us about crimes including knives, drugs, child exploitation and fraud.
Our charity gives people the power to speak up and stop crime, 100% anonymous. Always.
Benefits of becoming our Call Agent:
- Potential increment of £1,200 per annum after 2 years’ service
- Life insurance
- Free parking
- Excellent transport links
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount scheme
About the role:
To ensure that information is passed from the public to the relevant agency accurately and securely, without any reference to the caller’s identity.
Key responsibilities of our Call Agent:
- Record information from members of the public via the telephone or other relevant medium. Question the source where possible to ensure best information is received.
- Input the sanitised information onto the database before forwarding to the appropriate Intelligence unit or external agency, ensuring information complies with data protection and disclosure requirements.
- In the event of the Contact Centre receiving information regarded as time critical or a threat to life, contact Police Control rooms/Major Incident Rooms and have information noted/actioned for appropriate response.
What we're looking for in our Call Agent:
- Enables staff/others to perform well and to develop
- Collaborates with and supports others to produce better results
- Develops effective relationships with callers, service users. Stakeholders, partners and colleagues
- Understands Crimestoppers purpose and goals and their relevance to own role
- Assesses the extent and scope of a problem or issue and decides what action to take
- Does what needs to be done to get the right outcome at the right time
- Provides a positive influence and demonstrates integrity
- Uses a range of methods to present a professional image of self and Crimestoppers
- Takes responsibility for self development and be accountable for own actions
To apply, please submit your Covering Letter and CV in one document. In your covering letter please outline how you meet the specific skills, knowledge, experience, and qualifications required.
Closing date: Thursday 12th September 2024 – 12:00pm
Interview date(s): Friday 20th and Monday 23rd September 2024
Start Date: Monday 7th October 2024
No agencies please.
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