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Location: Hybrid - Minimum one day per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
What will you do:
As Services Co-Ordinator, you will take the lead on two of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and hotel grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.
You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases.
You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional co-ordination and administrative support, to some of our direct services, including training and our network of local independent Headway charities and volunteer led branches.
On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:
- Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long term health conditions.
- Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
- Have exceptional administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
- Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
Next steps
- Closing date: Wednesday 14th August.
- Interviews: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What would we like…?
Are you a part-qualified Accountant or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification? We're looking for someone with a firm understanding of accountancy processes and procedures to join the team as Assistant Management Accountant on a 12-month FTC basis.
The Assistant Management Accountant will support and work closely alongside the Management Accountant during the month end process, forecast, budget cycles and other key points during the year. You'll contribute to team-wide projects and systems improvements and help ensure the Finance team are providing accurate and timely reports for the organisation.
It's an exciting time to join Ambition Institute, as we have grown rapidly in recent years, which in turn has increased the volume and complexity of work in the Finance Team. This includes the creation of a new subsidiary which goes live in September 2024.
Please note - this is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will be expected to attend the London office 1 day a week.
We would like you to:
- Support the Head of Finance Business Partnering by assisting with the production and ongoing monthly management accounts using Business Central (Microsoft Dynamics) and Jet Reporting and potentially Power BI
- Meet with stakeholders to review reports and resolve anomalies and identify adjustments
- Assist budget holders and support them in the production of the budget and reforecasts
- Undertake Finance related project work from time to time. For example; process improvements
Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to our London office and will report to the Head of Finance Business Partnering. In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a week, in addition to team days and this may be reviewed by Ambition.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
To succeed in this role you must be a part qualified accountant or studying towards a professional accountancy qualification. You'll have budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis experience with an ability to analyse data sets and produce insightful information. You'll also possess strong communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to non-financial colleagues.
If this has sparked some interest, please review the job description for more details.
What’s in it for you….?
- Competitive annual salary
- Professional development for all staff
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and 'winter shut down’ at the end of December/beginning of January
- Employer pension contribution of 11%
- Agile, hybrid working culture, so you can manage when and where you work
- Staff affinity networks that help keep equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
- Blind recruitment process to ensure equality and fairness in our hiring
- Enhanced maternity pay after a year’s service
- Shared parental leave package
- Access to free, confidential 24/7 wellbeing and support line
- Comfortable and collaborative workspaces in the city centres of Manchester, Birmingham and London
- Work-from-home technology package to support hybrid working
- Interest free season ticket / bike loans
About you
We don’t expect the person we hire to have all of the following, but this should give you a sense of what would enable you to thrive in this role and in our organisation:
You should apply for this role if:
- You care deeply about educational disadvantage and being part of an organisation that challenges inequality
- You have a good work ethic and strive to make a difference in the job you do
- You always give maximum effort to understand and meet the needs of our partners and participants
- You always have a great attitude so we “can do” for all our colleagues, partners and participants
- You are open to feedback and learning because we want to keep getting better
- You work with your initiative to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective
- You are well organised and can prioritise work that will have the greatest impact
You'll love working at Ambition if…
- You want a career with a person-centred organisation with a cause at its heart.
- You have a collaborative work ethos, bring warmth and good humour to work and constructive outlook to every situation
- You enjoy working in a fast-moving workplace, with a great support structure around you
- You would like to grow with an ambitious organisation as it progresses over time
- Want flexibility in how you work – splitting your time between one of our offices and remote working and managing your own working patterns to get the job done.
How to apply…
Please note that the post holder will be attached to Ambition Institute's London office.
Applications must be submitted via our website. All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 8th August 2024.
Our mission needs the best people for the job, which is why we use sift questions to assess candidates’ genuine knowledge and skills. Sift questions are an opportunity for you to show us how you would do the job you are applying for, so please avoid using AI function tools (i.e. ChatGPT or other generative AI tools). We want to evaluate your response, so those found to use content taken from AI tools will have scores adjusted down.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation.
For any questions or queries please visit our careers page where you'll find some FAQs.
As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join Sense's engagement team at this exciting time, as Head of National Events. You will be leading the National Events team to deliver against Sense’s ambitious strategy, inspiring and supporting the team. This Includes:
- Support of a £1Million plus London Marathon Event
- Support the Event Managers in delivering 2 new bespoke events
You will drive the creation of a national events strategy to ensure a balanced portfolio of challenge events and support innovation, and creative thinking to further drive income growth and lifetime value across the events portfolio at Sense, delivering impact for people with complex disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
- Lead, motivate and inspire the Events team, a team of 4 at present
- To carry out the relevant people management for the team including recruitment, annual appraisals, motivating performance, management of sickness absence and, where necessary, applying HR policies and procedures
- As part of the Engagement Leadership Team, work with peers to provide inspirational leadership to the broader Engagement Directorate
- Collaborate with colleagues across the Engagement Directorate and wider organisation including Digital, Trading, and Volunteering, to deliver fully integrated supporter engagement activities
- There will be a requirement for travel and to work unsociable hours at events with occasional overnight stays in the UK
Strategy development and implementation
- Lead on the development of a National Events' three-year strategy and operational plan to drive growth and create a balanced portfolio of Event offerings
- Oversee the delivery of in-year National Events plans including all marketing and stewardship activities to ensure budgets and targets are achieved
- Manage the Events budgets, ensuring net income is achieved and appropriate mitigation plans are in place where necessary
- Review and interpret research and data to make evidence-based decisions that improve activities within the Events portfolio
- Produce regular reports on progress against the strategy with the delivery of key performance indicators for the Associate Director of Public Fundraising, Group Director of Engagement, CEO, Executive Team, Trustees and other stakeholders as required
- Contribute to the development of the Sense brand by ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality supporter engagement materials that are accessible to all
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Engagement strategy, ensuring supporters are inspired to actively participate in helping improve the lives of people living with complex needs
Strategic delivery and innovation
- Strategic leadership of the events function, focusing on impact, delivering against our strategy and ensuring financial stability
- Lead and oversee the delivery of the in-year and three-year Events strategy.
- Identify opportunities for the development of the Events strategy through new events, partnerships and products.
- Be an active member of the Events team, attending events and activities where needed.
- Lead on product development activities for key areas of opportunity including mass participation products and virtual events.
- Encourage a culture of innovation and constant improvement in the team.
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with key external suppliers and supporters where identified.
- Person specification
Person Specification
Essential
- Extensive experience in managing challenge event fundraising teams in a charity, with a strong track record of generating growth in participation and income
- Experience in creating and bringing to market new events – from inception to launch and review
- Experience in leading a team, including facilitating high-performance and staff development
- Experience in managing stakeholders at all levels and dealing with external contacts/suppliers
- Experience in engaging with colleagues and to bring them on board in line with set targets
- Ability to see opportunities and challenge convention to make improvements to how Sense delivers events
- Demonstrable experience of setting and achieving ambitious growth targets
- Demonstrable experience in using CRM and data to identify and harness actionable insight
- Experience in developing and implementing National Event strategies and plans
- Experience in leading projects, especially innovation development projects
- Experience of setting, managing, and reporting on budgets.
- Strong understanding of the challenge event landscape with a willingness to stay ahead of current trends and developments and apply learning
- Understanding of the regulatory environments including GDPR and fundraising regulations
Desirable
- Experience of using Raiser’s Edge and MS Dynamics
- Experience of working with a volunteer network
About Us
Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.
Our experts offer support that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person, whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition to practical support, we also provide information to families, and campaign for the rights of people with complex disabilities to take part in life.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application 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 and job description 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 a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
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.
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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!
Sightsavers is looking for a Senior Learning Advisor to lead on the implementation and continuous development of the Disability Inclusive Development programme's learning strategy.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: UK remote - with occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: 18 month fixed-term contract
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and some home working
The Disability Inclusive Development (DIDIF) programme started in July 2018 and is a six year, £29.5m FCDO funded commercial contract managed by Sightsavers DIDIF Fund Management Team (FMT). The DIDIF programme is managed using a payment-by-results and New Engineering Contract (NEC3) contracting model. It is also adaptively managed. The DIDIF consortium consists of ten partners who work on innovation and scale projects across the programme's four thematic areas: health, education, livelihoods and negative stereotyping and discrimination. We work in six countries: Bangladesh, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Tanzania and Uganda. The FMT is responsible for the programme's management: finance & risk; monitoring, evaluation and learning; adaptive management; reporting and quality assurance; governance; contract management; consortium management and donor relations.
The Senior Learning Advisor leads on the implementation and continuous development of the DIDIF programme's Learning Strategy (also called "the Learning Architecture"), a component of the DIDIF programme's MEL Strategy.
The Senior Learning Advisor leads on establishing the learning priorities for Learning Architecture's four operational areas (project, programme, consortium and organisation) and ensure those learning priorities meet the programme's strategic objectives. At this stage of the programme, the focus is upon delivery. Key duties include:
- Providing technical direction to all Learning Architecture projects and oversee implementation and delivery.
- They are responsible for the timely, quality delivery of learning products developed by the FMT.
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Leading teams to deliver programmatic, consortium and organisational learning products as well as delivering products individually.
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Managing quality control processes and tools to support consortium partners to deliver robust learning products
- Matrix-managing a project team of FMT members and/or consultants responsible for delivering programme, organisational and consortium learning products on time and on budget.
- Leading on the design and creation of high-quality programme learning products
- Providing expert technical support and guidance for FMT and consortium partners in the development and dissemination of high-quality learning products
Please read the job description for full details
There is some flexibility around working hours within this role, however we anticipate it being a minimum of a four-day week role. To enable a handover with the current post holder, we are keen for a late September (or earlier) contract start date.
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Extensive experience working in the international development and/or the humanitarian sector
- Senior-level experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning, specifically learning
- Demonstrated ability to manage large, complex piece of work and produce key deliverables on time
- Line and matric management experience is desirable
This is a varied role, please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
Closing date: 11 August 2024
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). We anticipate that remote interviews will take place between Tuesday 20 August and Friday 23 August 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide published written samples in advance of attending interview.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) administered by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
Role Title: Production Specialist
Salary: Band C up to 41,949
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you passionate about leveraging your creative talents to make a real impact in the world?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
Join ActionAid UK as a Production Specialist and be at the heart of our mission to champion women's rights and social justice.
As a Production Specialist, you will play a critical role in planning, prioritising, and scheduling our creative services. Your work will ensure all our communications reflect ActionAid’s brand, embracing our feminist, anti-racist, and decolonial principles. You'll collaborate closely with teams across the organisation, understanding their priorities and adding the unique value of the Brand and Creative team to their initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include coordinating the production of high-quality creative services, maintaining effective systems for tracking projects, and ensuring resources are used efficiently.
You’ll be the operational bridge between our internal teams and external suppliers, managing relationships to deliver outstanding creative outputs. You will also support the application of ActionAid UK’s visual identity and anti-racist storytelling approach in all communications, working alongside the Senior Visual Content Specialist and Head of Brand and Creative. Building strong working relationships within our diverse brand team, you'll ensure clear communication and efficient workflows.
Success in this role requires a commitment to ActionAid’s mission and values, including feminist principles and anti-racist practices. Your demonstrable experience in production across print and digital projects, combined with a proactive, collaborative approach and excellent attention to detail, will be essential.
We are looking for someone with experience in managing brand awareness projects, ideally within a creative agency or a women’s rights, development, or humanitarian organisation. If you have a knack for solving complex problems and delivering solutions aligned with organisational objectives, this is the role for you.
Join us at ActionAid UK and be part of a team that’s not just about producing content but creating meaningful change. Apply now to contribute to a cause that matters, working in a dynamic environment dedicated to equality and justice.
Additional Information:
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and Safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment Processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.
If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Pay - £31,764 p.a. + £750 Homeworking Allowance p.a + £1,500 OOH Allowance p.a.
Hours - 35 Hours per Week
Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months
Location – Home-based with travel required to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tees Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire.
As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We know that we cannot provide exceptional levels of care without our staff, so we prioritise their wellbeing.
As a hybrid working organisation, we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to support a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.
TACT is a foster care charity that invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest in unique projects like TACT Connect, our ground-breaking scheme for care experienced young people and adults, our expanding TACT Education Service and our newly established Health Service.
It is not surprising that in October 2021 the Times 100 Best Companies Survey evidenced “outstanding” levels of engagement amongst our staff and that we are currently listed as 16th in the UK’s Best Mid-Sized Companies across all industries and the 4th Best Charity to work for in 2022. See our Best Companies summary video HERE.
Come and join the TACT Yorkshire & North East team and be part of our amazing team of professionals whose vision is to provide better lives for our children and young people.
The main role requirements for this role include:
- An appropriate social work qualification
- Up-to-date registration with Social Work England
- Post-qualifying experience in fostering/family placements or other childcare settings
- Suitable experience in supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families to meet the complex needs of the looked-after young people
- A proven track record in working with and on behalf of children, respecting and maintaining their individuality and promoting their positive development.
- Experience in group work and/or delivery of training.
- Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation including the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Fostering regulations.
- Suitable experience of working with/supporting looked after children and their foster carers.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and self-organise efficiently.
- Capable of using electronic records systems and IT effectively, including participating in virtual meetings and webinars.
The successful candidate will be required to travel to visit foster families located in North East around Newcastle to the Tess Valley, with occasional travel to Yorkshire. There will also be the requirement to travel anywhere within the region to attend staff meetings and team away days.
In addition to the annual salary, the successful candidate will be paid an Out of Hours Allowance of £1,500 p.a. once participating in the relevant rota.
TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:
- 31 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
- Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, and volunteer days policy).
- Family-friendly policies.
- Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance of £750, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
- Stakeholder pension scheme (salary sacrifice) and life insurance from day one.
- Employee Assistance Programme (including free CBT counselling, remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions).
- Fantastic learning and development opportunities.
An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.
Please see the Job Information Pack and Job Description for further information.
Closing Date: Midnight – Wednesday, 14th August 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday, 21st August 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)
Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people. All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.
TACT does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
TACT reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Drug education charity Hope UK is looking to recruit two Project Workers; one in South Wales and one in Northamptonshire to develop its work in those areas.
Do you want to see a change in the young people in your community? Do you want young people where you are to choose drug-free lifestyles, living life to the full? If so, you could be the person we are looking for.
This role will allow you to develop networking skills as you meet with youth workers, teachers and church leaders. You will be fully trained to deliver high quality drug prevention activities. You will have the opportunity to be the change you want to see in your community.
The successful candidate will:
- Have great interpersonal skills
- Possess great communication skills
- Be self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to manage their time effectively
- Be a committed Christian*
- Be drug-free, including alcohol and nicotine
The important stuff
Location & Hours: Hybrid, Northamptonshire (ideally Kettering but not essential), 10 hours per week. Home-based, South Wales (ideally Newport but not essential), 7 hours per week.
Salary: £13 per hour
Travel: This role will require you to travel locally and occasionally further afield (within the UK)
DBS: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Closing date: 31 August 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 9 September 2024
Feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss the role prior to applying.
*This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement under the provisions made in the Equality Act 2010 that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian. The successful candidate must be committed to the aims and ethos of Hope UK.
The aim of Hope UK is... Equipping young people to make drug-free choices
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for an outstanding PA to support a visually impaired Business Analyst based in Stafford County Council. It is a support/admin role but would be ideally suited to someone with an interest in how ICT can help to transform how services are delivered. No two days are ever the same, so we need someone who is flexible.
The role is based in Stafford but the personal assistant must be willing to travel around the county where necessary. Expected hours: 37 per week. Monday – Friday. This role is funded by Access to Work.
Skills and Experience
Administrative skills - Experienced in undertaking a variety of administrative duties including handling telephone and email correspondence in a professional manner, processing documentation, maintaining information systems.
Coordinate support - Attend appropriate internal and external meetings in line with work requirements, t assist in project/workshop meetings, conducting a variety of project work activity tasks as required.
Digital skills - Experience of working with and understanding of proficiency in spreadsheet management, word document creation, power point presentations and to be able to ensure required deadlines are achieved.
- You should enable them to maintain their independence, individuality, privacy, and freedom of choice through providing the highest possible assistance and appropriate support.
- To listen to the directions and requests of the person with a disability and, wherever possible, perform support tasks/assignments that may be sensitive or confidential in accordance with their wishes.
- Ideally, you will also have knowledge of the needs of people with disability’s, empathetic and caring towards others, together with being helpful, resourceful, unflappable and have endless reserves of patience when providing visual assistants around mobility, guidance when necessary and Assistants with technology.
- Have a full driving licence, insurance and own transport.
- Have the ability to work effectively in emergency and difficult situations.
- Be patient and supportive and a good sense of humour.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
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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!
The Talent Set are working with a brilliant Health charity to recruit a Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager, collaborating with the Head of Trusts & Foundations to lead on the growth of the high-value trusts & foundations strategy.
What’s on offer:
Salary: £44,000 per annum.
Working Pattern: Full time, hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.
The Senior Trusts & Foundations Manager will set the standard in new business Trusts fundraising and be responsible identifying and securing 5 and 6 figure funding opportunities alongside managing several existing high-value grants (£50k+). The charity has a distinguished track record in Trusts fundraising and excellent content readily available – a perfect opportunity to lead on growth for a well-loved charity!
We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience:
- Tangible experience of securing 5 and 6 figure Grants from Trusts & Foundations.
- Excellent prospect research skills.
- Brilliant written and spoken communication skills with fantastic attention to detail.
- Experience of managing complex, multifaceted Trusts Partnerships including budgeting, donor reporting and stewardship.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to every application.
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We are currently looking for an Operations Administrator to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation.
Not all learning happens in the classroom. In fact, some of life’s most valuable lessons happen in the least likely of places.
This is where The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) comes in.
Founded nearly 70 years ago, the Award is a global, non-formal education and learning framework which operates in more than 120 countries and territories.
Open to all 14 to 24-year-olds, regardless of their background, culture, or physical ability, the Award aims to challenge young people to discover their potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, while working towards a globally recognised accreditation.
The Operations Administrator will work closely with the broader Operations team to provide centralised communication and administrative support, and effective coordination across all aspects of the work of the Operations team.
As this role is central to the work of the Operations team, the person will need to be proactive, organised, and able to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines. As well as being the key link between the Operations team and the Research and Communication teams, they will need to be able to work well with the wider organisation and provide excellent customer service to a variety of stakeholders globally. A key focus of the role will be to ensure data accuracy across a variety of platforms, drafting and coordinating centralised communications with Operators, and support reporting on the activities of the Operations team. The successful candidate will not only have strong administrative skills and experience but will also have strong experience within communications and/or research.
Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role.
The closing date for applications is Friday 9 August by 12 noon EST. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Officer
Responsible to: Head of Communications
Line Management: N/A
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Runway East, 24-28 Bloomsbury Way, London. WC1A 2SN.
We offer flexible and hybrid working, but office-based work will be required on a regularly basis.
Salary: £33,000 per annum
Main Purpose of Role: Identify, gather, and shape content & case studies suitable for wide-ranging comms channels, while effectively supporting the Comms team to deliver engaging comms across all channels.
Main Responsibilities
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Support the Head of Communications to develop and maintain the annual comms calendar/plan and work with teams to support its delivery.
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Support PR & Communications Manager in gathering and sharing case studies from start to finish.
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Nurture relationships with clients and frontline workers as appropriate, with regular communication throughout the year - for example, thanking, sharing the Year in Review, sending Christmas cards.
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Work closely with the Digital Manager to support our social media strategy and help manage social media channels day-to-day.
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Work closely with colleagues across both the Fundraising and Programmes teams to ensure their comms needs are supported effectively.
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Manage and support events organised or supported by the Comms team - for example, the Annual Appeal launch event.
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Work closely with the Heads of Communications to manage the delivery of the Appeal Hub.
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Contribute to comms planning cycles, brainstorming sessions and any reporting required.
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Support ongoing work on language, branding, and act as a custodian of the St Martin’s Charity brand.
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Oversee the maintenance of the Content Warehouse and facilitate colleagues across the team to access the content required to support their work.
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Deputise for the Digital Manager in developing and publishing content for the Charity or Frontline Network websites.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven experience of creating digital content to use across a wide range of platforms and channels.
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Proven experience of writing for different audiences for a variety of different media, including print and digital.
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Previous experience of using Adobe products would offer an advantage.
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Previous experience of working with people living in challenging situations, would offer a distinct advantage.
Skills and Competencies
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Can demonstrate a high level of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with multiple stakeholders.
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Can evidence an understanding of and a confidence in using a wide range of social media.
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Can demonstrate a good eye for detail.
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Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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Evidence of working with initiative, flexibility, and a proactive, positive attitude.
How to apply
If you are passionate about our work to address homelessness and would like to join the Charity as its Communications Officer, please provide the following via our online jobs board:
- A current comprehensive CV (no longer than two A4 pages) outlining your key achievements in previous and current roles with details of two referees (who will only be contacted if you are offered the role and not without your prior consent)
- A covering statement (no longer than two A4 pages) supporting how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the job description and role specification
Closing date: Sunday 4th August 2024, 11:59pm.
Interviews will be held in person at our offices during the week beginning 12 August 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
College Registrar
Location: Waverley Abbey College, Waverley Abbey House, Farnham
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Since 1987, Waverley Abbey College has equipped Christians for their vocations with skills in spiritual formation, mental health and wellbeing, and leadership. We are now one of the largest providers of Christian Counselling qualifications in Europe and are fast becoming the leading provider of Chaplaincy training in the UK – all while maintaining both academic rigour and an outstanding level of student satisfaction.
We are looking for an experienced registrar to help manage the registry office and to ensure the team continues to provide excellent service to the college and its stakeholders, as well as effective liaison with and information provision to partner institutions and statutory bodies.
Key Tasks
- Support the Academic Registrar in managing the student journey through their programme of study, including requests for extensions, interruption, withdrawal and other changes including student progression. Responding to all queries by phone, email and face to face
- Liaise closely with the Student Finance, Academic Administration, Student
- Services teams and other functional areas within Waverley Abbey Trust including academic staff, Resources and HR
- Set up and take minutes of all Academic meetings
University and College Regulations
- Maintain an understanding of the validating university’s and Waverley Abbey College’s policies and regulations and check college and student compliance
- Contribute to university audits and programme validation/revalidation as required
Assessments and Progression Boards
- Assist the Academic Registrar in administering Moodle and maintain accuracy of the marking system and data, including release of grades to students and capture of results into student management system
- Prepare assessment information and associated documents for the External Examiners and assist with producing grade sheets for Assessment and Progression Boards
- Notify students of Assessment Board results and prepare award documents
- Liaise with college staff during graduation periods to ensure all eligible students are included
General
- Onboard students, including registering students with the university
- Ensure that all reports and data produced by the department are accurate and produced in a timely manner
- Attend Waverley Abbey College meetings including Assessment Events such as Open Days and Evenings (maybe weekends) Discovery Days and Graduations
- Closely co-ordinate with student finance staff as needed
- Attend the Mitigation Panel and record outcomes, for relay to students
- Liaise with the Learning Support officer, programme leaders and tutors as required
- To undertake personal continuous professional development activities e.g. membership of relevant professional bodies, conferences, education and training
- Provide general assistance as required by the Academic Registrar and by the developing needs of the college
- Monitor student attendance
- Assist organisation of Graduation ceremonies
- Any other reasonable duties as requested by the postholder’s line manager
To be successful in this role, you will have a good working knowledge of the Higher Education sector. You will have an understanding of the student-related academic cycle and administrative processes within Admissions and Registry as well as knowledge of Assessment and Grading systems. You will also have experience of line management and providing excellent customer service to our students.
In return we are offering a salary package of £30-33k p.a. as well as 25 days holiday and enhanced sick pay. For more information, please download the attached JD. We look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: 20-08-2024
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Policy Officer
Hours: 35 hours a week. Flexible working considered.
Salary: £40,553 - £44,821
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: London (with hybrid working options)
This is an exciting policy role in our committed team leading the fight to end child poverty in the UK. With a new government in place, this is a great time to join CPAG as we look to influence policy makers and parliamentarians to ensure child poverty is high up the agenda, and evidence-based policy solutions are adopted to effectively tackle child poverty.
We are looking for someone with a track record of communicating complex policy areas in an accessible manner to a range of non-specialist audiences. You will have knowledge of parliamentary processes and the different advocacy levers that can be used to influence change. You will enjoy working collaboratively to identify policy issues and develop solutions, working closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as externally.
You will play a key role in writing high quality consultation responses, briefing papers, reports and other policy resources promoting CPAG's wider policy calls.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply download the Policy Officer job pack and application from our website.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at the email address listed in the application pack.
Closing date for applications: noon Wednesday 14th August
Interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 21st August / Thursday 22nd August
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is one of two new part-time roles at Carers Trust that are essential to giving our supporters a personal and highly professional level of donor care. This role focusses on great thanking and donor stewardship whilst supporting the “twin” role, Supporter Care Coordinator (Data), which focusses more on financial processes and data entry.
Working closely with the Head of Individual Giving and the other Supporter Care Coordinator (Data), you will ensure that the way we manage thanking and donor queries is superb and that our data is the essential foundation to our high-quality fundraising and help us to create long term relationships with supporters.
Application deadline: Sunday 18th August
Expected interview date: Friday 23rd August, in person at London Carers Trust Office in Southwark
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
TLG are a national Christian charity working in partnership with local churches to give struggling children a hope and a future. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our friendly team as Head of Grants & Major Donors.
The right candidate will have compelling written communication skills, strong leadership qualities and will be excited and willing to contribute to our wider leadership team at TLG. Day to day, this role involves a wide variety of tasks including research, proposals, strategic development, relationship building and securing income. You will love working to targets and be highly motivated in your role to bring a hope and a future to struggling children and their families.
TLG is a Christian charity and, as a team, we want to bring our faith to the work we do; as such, we are recruiting an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is also committed to safeguarding children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS. We would welcome applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds, to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.
Closing Date: Friday August 9th 17:00
Initial Online Interviews: Wednesday August 21st
Final Interviews: Tuesday August 27th at our National Support Centre in West Yorkshire