Recruitment Jobs

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.

Carers Trust are on a journey to challenge our practices and support our UK-wide network of local carer organisations in creating an inclusive culture that truly values and respects diversity.

We're hiring a dynamic EDI Specialist to:

• Raise awareness and understanding of barriers to diversity and inclusion.
• Increase our capability, capacity, and confidence in taking tangible action to be an anti-racist network.
• Work across Carers Trust and our local carer organisations to drive real change.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has lived experience with and a deep understanding of ethnic majority communities.
• Brings proven experience in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of EDI principles, theories, and best practices.
• Excels in data analysis, program evaluation, and EDI initiative assessment.
• Communicates and engages effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Thrives in complex environments and fosters partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Works independently and is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Is familiar with relevant EDI laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Constructively challenges different perspectives and shares best practices.
• Values diversity, treats others with respect, and enhances the quality of work through inclusive practices.
• Is passionate about supporting unpaid carers through the work of Carers Trust.

If you want to make a real impact and drive systemic change, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and be a part of our transformative journey.

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.

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.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
 

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.

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. 

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

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

Location: Bromley by Bow Centre
Job Type: Part time, 28 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, until 30 September 2025
Salary: £29,246 per annum (pro rata £23,396 per annum 0.8 FTE)
Benefits: Generous leave allowance, Interest free loan (bike, season ticket or rent), Regular social activities, Flexible use of OMP (maternity pay), Hybrid Working (60% at the Centre), Matched Contribution Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and OH support, Sabbatical

The Community Connector – Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) role is focused around the local community and residents of the Aberfeldy area of Tower Hamlets.

The Community Connector will provide engagement, support and access to services within the Aberfeldy Big Local (ABL) area. ABL is a welcoming place for the community, known for its inclusivity and warm reception. The Community Connector often serves as the first point of contact, providing reassurance and inspiring people to engage with services, activities, and community members that can help them achieve their goals both personally and within their community.

This role aims to build relationships, help people settle, understand their interests, goals, and ambitions, and find appropriate opportunities to help them achieve these objectives. The Community Connector will work to expand the ABL’s reach, ensuring that members of the Aberfeldy community are aware of the ABL site and its activities. The role also involves co-designing, developing, delivering, and reviewing resident-led activities and initiatives.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to the vision and mission of the Bromley by Bow Centre.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the social determinants of health and their impact on integrated
• services in a community setting.
• In-depth understanding of systemic inequalities and barriers faced by the community and a commitment
• to anti-racist and inclusive practice.
• Experience working directly with vulnerable people, including those with long-term health conditions,
• mental ill-health, or complex lives.
• Experience of a personalized approach to supporting people, coaching, and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to work on own initiative, prioritise, and organise own caseload.
• Ability to relate to people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to make complex information accessible.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with other professionals and organisations.
• Tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in innovative and non-traditional ways.
• Experience in working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders.
• Fluency in Bengali is highly desirable to engage with the local British Bangladeshi community.
• Knowledge of the challenges and barriers faced by marginalised communities in Aberfeldy

You may also have experience in the following: Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Senior Support Worker, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Care Assistant, Community Development, Mental health support, Care Worker, Community Support Worker, Vulnerable People, Community Engagement, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

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What would we like…?

We're looking for someone with a background in graphic design and a keen eye for detail to join our Learning Design team as Graphic Designer for a 12-month FTC, to cover a period of maternity leave within the team.
 
You'll be responsible for for creating visuals and infographics for use across a range of different formats, including both digital and print. You'll use your understanding of graphic design principles and your technical design skills to help participants on our programmes both navigate our materials and make sense of complex information. 

We would like you to:

• Create graphics for use in our learning materials, both print and digital 
• Refine and, in some instances, establish visual style guides for each resource to ensure that all materials are aligned with our Ambition Institute’s brand style, accessible to all and replicable at scale. 
• Use your knowledge of core graphic design principles to inform your work and  support colleagues in learning design to use graphics effectively (relating to principles such as: typography, layout. colour and illustration)
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Learning Design team and across the organisation to translate ideas, information and concepts into strong visuals. 
• Writing briefs for external graphic designers, which accurately describe the work, provide clear style guidance and specifications and set clear timelines for completion of the work. 
   

Working in a hybrid way, you’ll be attached to either our Birmingham, London or Manchester office and will report to Associate Director, Production.  In line with our current ways of working, you’ll be expected to be in the office at least 1 day a month, in addition to team day (which rotate across our regional offices)  and this may be reviewed by Ambition. 

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

To succeed in this role you'll have a minimum of level 3 qualification in Graphic Design, e.g. degree, diploma or apprenticeship. You'll demonstrate an ability to work in a flexible manner and have experience of working in both digital and media print. 

It is essential that you are able to work efficiently in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe In Design. You'll also demonstrate an ability to work with content designers to help them turn their knowledge of information or a concept into a visual image.  

Whilst an ability to create clear and accurate briefs for external Graphic Designers and knowledge of accessibility standards are desirable, it is not essential that you have prior experience to apply for this role. We will provide training and development where there are gaps. 

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…

Applications will be considered for all office locations. Please note when you click apply, you'll be taken to the Birmingham posting of the role. You can still apply via this posting as it won't determine your location if successful.

All applications must be received by the closing date 23:59 on 6th August 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on 8th and 9th August.

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.

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 

• Support the Head of Communications to develop and maintain the annual comms calendar/plan and work with teams to support its delivery. 

• Support PR & Communications Manager in gathering and sharing case studies from start to finish.

• 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. 

• Work closely with the Digital Manager to support our social media strategy and help manage social media channels day-to-day.

• Work closely with colleagues across both the Fundraising and Programmes teams to ensure their comms needs are supported effectively. 

• Manage and support events organised or supported by the Comms team - for example, the Annual Appeal launch event. 

• Work closely with the Heads of Communications to manage the delivery of the Appeal Hub. 

• Contribute to comms planning cycles, brainstorming sessions and any reporting required. 

• Support ongoing work on language, branding, and act as a custodian of the St Martin’s Charity brand. 

• Oversee the maintenance of the Content Warehouse and facilitate colleagues across the team to access the content required to support their work.

• 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. 

• Proven experience of writing for different audiences for a variety of different media, including print and digital. 

• Previous experience of using Adobe products would offer an advantage. 

• Previous experience of working with people living in challenging situations, would offer a distinct advantage. 

Skills and Competencies  

• Can demonstrate a high level of excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently with multiple stakeholders. 

• Can evidence an understanding of and a confidence in using a wide range of social media. 

• Can demonstrate a good eye for detail. 

• Can demonstrate an ability to prioritise, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. 

• 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. 

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

EDI Intern (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) 

Salary: £21,840 per annum  

Location: Home-based (with travel to the Newark office and other Trusts as required) 

Opportunity to work in the Newark office 3 days a week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays)  

Full Time: 35 hours per week  

Fixed-term contract: 1 Year Internship 

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2024  

First Interview: 22 August 2024  

Second Interview: 29 August 2024 

About our client 

Our client is a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that they need nature and nature needs them. They have more than 900,000 members, over 39,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and communities, starting where they live, learn and work. 

Our client are Wild About Inclusion! This means inspiring, facilitating, and engaging people from all backgrounds, cultures, identities and abilities, to change the natural world for the better. It means creating workspaces where difference is celebrated, everyone can be themselves and flourish, just like nature. 

They are leading the way with EDI and published their first public Diversity Survey in January 2024. This report contains our demographic data for staff and trustees as well as 4 pay gap reports on gender, disability, ethnicity and sexual orientation. They also included the additional work they are doing to try and become a more diverse federation. Thery understand the need for inclusion in all aspects of their work and are working to see sustainable change and not tokenistic recruiting  

They are proud of their diverse staff and work to support their growth and development. They have 6 staff networks open to all 47 Trusts. These are an amazing space where staff can express themselves, discuss any issues, topics, and hold awareness raising events as well as social events. their their networks cover LGBTQ+, mental health, disability, women, staff from minoritised ethnicities and young staff members. 

Our client value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, which are currently those from minoritised ethnicities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

About You 

Do you have a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)? Do you want to be part of creating change in a major conservation charity by helping address the barriers many people within society can experience when trying to follow their passion for nature? 

Our client have an opportunity to join and support the EDI team at a critical stage in The Trusts journey to becoming more inclusive. The Internship will provide the successful candidate with practical experience in a breadth of different aspects of EDI. Working at the heart of the leading network of environmental charities, this role supports individual Trusts, plus teams across Policy, Campaigning, Communities, Communications, Health, Education, and Human Resources. 

This role provides a great opportunity to gain a wide-ranging knowledge of the different facets within conservation charities while making a positive difference in addressing barriers to nature. 

No previous experience is necessary. However, they ask that you are passionate and eager to learn and support their work. A desire to take people on the EDI journey with a critical friend approach, rather than one that is combative or exclusive. You will have good administrative skills and excellent customer service. You will support the Strategic Lead for EDI and the EDI Trainer and Advisor in their work. This will range from data collection to opportunities to work on internal awareness raising campaigns and initiatives, as well as being part of developing toolkits and maintaining their EDI section of their intranet. In return they will offer you the opportunity to complete the CMI Level 4 qualification ‘Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’. 

The Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental and are inclusive. They want their people to be as diverse as nature, so they particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Our client take Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please check their commitment statement to find out more. 

As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible. 

Our client are committed to increasing diversity of their staff through its Levelling the field recruitment pledge and will offer an interview to any ethnic minority applicants that meets all the essential criteria for the post.