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ABOUT US

Action Village India (AVI) is a small UK based organisation that since 1989, has been supporting Indian partner organisations who work alongside villagers in some of the most remote parts of rural India so they can improve their lives, livelihoods and resilience. We work towards an India which is just, fair and inclusive, where all people regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, caste, religion can benefit from the country’s economic development and lift themselves out of poverty.

At the heart of our work, are our partnerships; many of which have spanned decades.  Our partner organisations are led by Indians and whether these are large or small organisations, or social movements, all work directly at the grassroots level across rural India – from Bihar and Jharkhand in the North, in Odisha and down to Tamil Nadu in the South. The communities they work with, are some of the poorest in India. They are experts in their fields and work hand in hand with local people to design and inform projects to best serve their local communities and secure rights and social justice for women, men and children.

We accompany our partners for the long term, solidarity with our partners and their communities is at the core of how we work. This means we have developed relationships over the years, based on mutual respect, reciprocity and transparency. We are not governed by donor funding cycles and agendas but are led by our partners and the needs they identify and are committed to shared learning and collaboration. We keep our UK costs to a minimum with core staff and rely on an active and engaged set of Trustees, volunteers and supporters.  Both staff and Trustees of Action Village India have relationships with staff from our partner organisations, created through ongoing dialogue, partner and community visits and participation in learning forums.

Job Purpose: To keep our office functioning smoothly. This is a multi-faceted role working closely with two other members of staff. This is a great opportunity for an organised self-starter who is interested in getting more experience in international development and the charitable sector.

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary: £26,000 pro rata

Hours: 14 hours per week (equivalent to 2 working days) – ideally Wednesday and Thursday.

By agreement there is an option to work an additional 7 events days over the full year. This is related to WOMAD and our other events. This is revised annually based on the agreed workplan.

Location: Dalston, London (5 Balls Pond Road, N1 4AX)

Contract: 24 months fixed contract with potential for permanent contract thereafter

Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata)

Pension scheme: Action Village India provides access to an auto-enrolment pension plan through the Pensions Trust for all staff who have completed 6 months of satisfactory service with 3% employer contribution.

In line with legal requirements this post is subject to a Right to Work check.

Accessibility: We would like to offer our sincere regrets that due to the location of our office this position isn’t suitable for anyone with additional accessibility needs. The Action Village India office is on the second floor with a narrow staircase and no lift. 

1 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

1.1         Office Management

• Oversee the day to day running of the office, including communication with enquirers and supporters.
• Ensure office is compliant with Health and Safety requirements. Ensure compliance with data protection requirements.
• Ensure resources, IT and communication equipment is appropriate and available for staff and volunteer needs.
• Maintain office equipment, stationery and supplies.
• Be the point of contact for the landlord and any other tenants in the shared building.

1.2       Finance (record keeping)

• Managing Petty Cash
• Recording financial expenditure and income from events for the book-keeper
• Recording donations both online and offline
• Maintaining records by keeping the scanned copies of receipts and payments in the designated files both offline and online.
• Any other record keeping work as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.3       Administrative support to Fundraising events

• Administration of sponsorship fundraising events – registration of runners/riders/walkers and their donations.
• Helping set up donation pages for sponsorship online.

1.4       Communications

• Using online tools to design and distribute Action Village India’s e-newsletter.
• Uploading information on Action Village India’s website.
• Maintaining and servicing the donor and members’ database.
• Correspondence with supporters and donors.
• Production and printing of leaflets, advertisements and maintaining records of appeals.
• Distribution of mailings for appeals, newsletters and to our membership – including email groups.
• Managing all donations to the organisation, including CAF, standing orders, Just Giving and other internet sites and correspondence with individual donors.
• Any other administrative and communications work based on the organisations’ requirements and as agreed with the Executive Director.

1.5       Information Technology

• Maintaining IT equipment including updating anti-virus software.
• Maintaining Action Village India’s filing systems (hard copy, soft and back-up files).
• Liaison with Action Village India’s website designer/manager, editing and uploading documents and photos to website.
• Managing email accounts.
• Managing our telephone and broadband accounts.

1.6       AVI Activities

• Management of office-based volunteers as agreed with the Executive Director.
• Booking rooms and other support for Action Village India’s trustees’ meetings, AGM and other events.

2 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
• Keep confidential any personal, private or sensitive information.
• Any other duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of office management and administration in a small company or organisation within the voluntary or community sector or social impact space.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Management of volunteers.
• Liaising with various stakeholders

• Excellent communication skills face to face, on the phone and by email.

• Ability to work alone and use own initiative to develop systems, and deal with practical situations as they arise.

• IT skills and experience at a level that supports email, database, social media and use of basic excel spreadsheets.

• Ability to stay focused and efficient in the face of changing priorities and multiple demands, and to deliver work in a timely manner.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Commitment to the values and ethos of Action Village India.

• Ability to work well in a team with a flexible approach.

• An ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.

• A self-starter willing to contribute their own ideas to shape the future of the organisation.

• Willingness to learn and grow in the post.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Interest in and knowledge of international development issues
• Photoshop and Canva experience

We are seeking an entusiastic and caring Operations Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operational activitites of the organisation focused on patient support and project delivery. The role will involve a close working relationship with our Fundraising and Events Officer, and our Board of Trustees, and will be a pivotal role within our small but mighty organisation. This is an exciting role working directly with multiple stakeholders including our beneficiaries, NHS and scientific collaborators and funders to deliver our values and benefit. You will be a driving force for the organisations mission and making a big difference!

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it. 

Crisis Skylight Merseyside provides innovative and exciting projects, opportunities and support for people who are, or at risk of being homeless from our office in Merseyside and in outreach settings across the Liverpool City Region. It is an exciting time in Crisis Skylight Merseyside as we launch our new 10-year strategy that will see the development of Crisis Centre’s that will seek to end homelessness for good. 

Location: Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, Liverpool L1 5BD with one day working from home in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working 

About the role 

As Strengths and Assets Coach, you will work alongside people who have experienced homelessness to develop their personal Strengths and Assets. The goal of the work is to create a sustainable housing situation by promoting strong community links, access to training and development, employment, leisure, and volunteering opportunities. 

You will use and develop a range of coaching and learning skills and techniques to facilitate person centred progression plans, using a psychologically informed approach that leads to positive change. You will work with members to build their confidence and capacity to access wider community resources and become active citizens. You will also develop and deliver a range of engaging formal and informal learning, that is person centred in employability, volunteering, tenancy skills and personal development. 

The role is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with colleagues in the development of Strengths and Assets Services at Crisis Skylight Merseyside. This will involve working with partners across a range of sectors to develop learning and participation activities. 

Skills, knowledge, and experience vital to succeeding in this role:

• You will have experience in community education, tenancy skills development, volunteering, training, tenancy sustainment, or group work. 

• Experience of working alongside marginalised groups and individuals using a coaching approach to develop strengths and assets. 

• Ideally hold or be keen to work towards practical teaching qualification i.e., Level 3 AET (Adult in Education & Training), PGCE, or equivalent. 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.  

Working at Crisis  

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:  

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.  

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%  

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay. 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm  

• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)  

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.  

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply? 

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 September 2024 23:55

Interview date and location: W/C 16 September at Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent Street, Liverpool, L1 5BD 

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

As part of our commitment to partnerships with institutions and other organisations, we are looking for a Partnership Funding Co-ordinator to strengthen and expand our relationships. This is a target-focused role, and the successful post holder will be expected to generate funds and establish new partnerships with organisations and institutions.

Position: Partnership Funding Co-ordinator

 Reports to: Director of Programmes and Partnerships

Status: Hours of Work: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Salary: £24k-£30k dependent on experience

Location: Office-based, Birmingham

Deadline for Applications: 30th September 2024

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. The vacancy, therefore, may close sooner than the deadline date.

Islamic Help is a UK-based international relief and development organisation that has developed rapidly since being established in 2003. Our programmes aim to help and empower disadvantaged communities in the UK and abroad; some of the key areas we work in are emergency response, WASH, education, livelihood and environment conservation.

What We Offer

Islamic Help acknowledges that our employees are our most valuable resource. Therefore, we provide a variety of benefits aimed at promoting their professional growth, as well as supporting their mental and physical well-being, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Holiday entitlement of 30 days per financial year (for full-time employees; includes bank holidays entitlement – due to the nature of the role, you may be required to work on bank holidays)
• Personal learning and development opportunities.
• Automatic enrolment into our workplace Pension Plan (option to opt out).
• ·Employee Assistance Programme for support with health & wellbeing, financial matters, and any other assistance.
• Free office car park for staff.
• Prayer facilities in the Mosque located below our office (Brothers and Sisters).

The Role

Key Targets

• Fundraising target of £250,000 funding from new partners.
• Recruitment of 10 new partners to fund Islamic Help programmes.
• Successfully maintain partnerships with organisations, including good partnership care involving field visits, reporting, proposal development etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Institutional Funding and Partnership Manager:
• To lead on identification of partnerships in the UK, Europe, Asia and North America.
• Lead in the mapping of potential donors and partners.
• Conduct detailed desk research on potential donors and partners.
• Develop seasonal proposals including Ramadan, Winter, Qurbani and whenever there are emergencies.
• Carry out regular field visits to potential donors/partners to explain our expertise and interests.
• Categorise partners based on their structure, expertise, geographical location, and interest.
• Update database by collecting, recording and uploading information of potential partnerships, to the highest degree of accuracy.
• Support the organisational capacity assessment of potential partnerships.
• Support operational and technical staff as needed in the organisation and facilitate capacity assessments for potential partnerships.
• Participate in the sub-award proposals review and approval process as needed.
• Ensure excellent relations with key partners and put in place systems that maintain them.
• Ensure a high level of co-ordination with partners and other stakeholders to ensure the planning and implementation of projects according to approved proposals.
• Supervise co-ordination with partners to achieve project deliverables.
• Meet donor partners regularly to monitor progress; share lessons learned, experiences, observations, obstacles and to review and update project plans of actions if needed.
• Drafting agreements with donor partners.
• General administrative support within the team and the International Programmes & Partnerships Department.

Attributes 

Essential

• A demonstrable track record in a similar or related role
• A high degree of organisation and meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• A confident communicator able to engage with people of all levels.
• Be effective in a fast-paced working environment.
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner.
• Have the ability to travel to various locations across the world to manage the progress of partnerships and programmes.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager.
• To promote and adhere to all IH policies and codes of conduct.
• Experience of working on Programme Quality, HR, Safeguarding and Risk.
• Excellent oral and written English.
• Must have driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience of working within INGOs and Partner/Field Office Management.
• Experience of working in-country within the countries that IH operates in.
• Knowledge of any of the following languages is an advantage: French, Arabic and Urdu.

 How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the requirements for

the post to our HR department.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

You must have proof that you have the right to work in the UK.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.

Deadline for applications: 30th September 2024.

NOTE: Interviews will be on an ongoing basis and the vacancy may close before the deadline date.

Purpose of the job

The primary purpose of this newly-created role of Events and Office Manager is to deliver in-person and online events and experiences for children, young people and registered leaders in the London District area.

These events will include activity days, competitions, learning and development sessions and awards and recognition events. Their successful delivery relies on team working with key volunteers and trustees, creative and careful planning, effective communication, and efficient administration and engagement with suppliers and participants.

About The Boys’ Brigade in London

The Boys’ Brigade London District is comprised of 70 companies (local groups) located from Slough in the West to Margate in the East, Hoddesdon in the North to Tonbridge in the South. The area includes the companies located in the whole of Greater London as well as all the companies in Kent.

The companies within the District are organised into seven Battalions of varying sizes. The Boys’ Brigade in London has faith in young people and supports Companies & Battalions, to provide them with opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment that is rooted in the Christian faith. It will do this through workstreams that connect, equip, enable & engage, a mission which aligns with The Boys’ Brigade UK & ROI Vision, Mission & Values.

Key responsibilities

The jobholder will:

• Work with volunteer teams (sub committees) to create a calendar of events for children, young people and registered leaders for each session (academic year). 
• Drive forward and support volunteer teams to plan, organise and deliver the agreed calendar of events.
• Develop and execute a simple communications plan to advertise events to the right people, using and appropriate mix of email, social media and paper.
• Be responsible for systems to register participants and collect payments.
• Liaise with external suppliers and venues and handle payments in line with London District’s agreed policies for financial management.
• Ensure that safeguarding, health and safety risks are managed according to national Boys’ Brigade policies and guidance, and prevailing legislation.
• Lead or be part of events teams that ensure the smooth delivery on the day.
• Support the administration of grant funds (including the Jack Petchey Award Scheme) within the District.

About you (person specification)

Essential. You will:

• have GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• be able to self-motivate and work without close supervision.
• be sympathetic to the object of The Boys’ Brigade.
• have a proven track record – professionally or as a volunteer – of successfully delivering events.
• have experience of working with volunteers with different backgrounds, skills and time to offer.
• be capable of accurate administration, including of financial transactions, and courteous customer service.

Desirable

• You will be familiar with The Boys’ Brigade operating model, or that of other organised Christian youth work.
• Understanding and experience of supporting charity governance, in either a voluntary or paid capacity.

Pay and benefits

£30,000 per annum pro-rated plus reasonable travel and office expenses. Overtime payments may be available.

Location

Homeworking with occasional travel to events in London. Applications are welcome from beyond the London District area but travel costs will only be met within the District area. Home office equipment (laptop, phone, printer etc) will be provided.

Working pattern

This is a part-time role requiring an average of 18 hours per week.

London District are open to considering a range of working patterns for this role, including a regular pattern of mornings and afternoons, or a more flexible approach across a month or term. The role would also be suitable for term-time only working.

Within that overall flexibility, the role will require some evening working (on average four to six times a month) for example to meet with key volunteers, or to facilitate training and events. The role will also require working specified weekends to be part of event teams for key London District events (up to 6 times a year).

Recruitment process

Applications should be submitted by 23.59 on Friday 13 September. Interviews will be held in October in central London. Your application should comprise:

• A covering letter (maximum 3 sides of A4) outlining how you meet the person specification and
• Your CV (maximum 2 sides)

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide two referees.

Candidates will be subject to a DBS check before they can be appointed.

Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, ideally starting 1 October 2024. Full Time (35 Hours per week)

Salary: £43,668 - £45,851 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in partnership management to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.

Join WaterAid as Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The WaterAid Corporate Partnerships Team is responsible for developing and implementing WaterAid's Corporate Partnerships Strategy which includes a focus on developing high value, high impact strategic partnerships, where the value goes beyond financial alone and aiming for benefit towards WaterAid's mission including finding ways to add value and contribute to programmatic and policy objectives.

The Corporate Partnerships Team is made up of 3 sub teams - Partnership Management, Partnership Development and Private Sector Engagement. The Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager will sit within the Partnership Management sub team.

About the Role:
As our enthusiastic and motivated Strategic Corporate Partnerships Manager you will develop and manage ambitious, long-term corporate partnerships

In this role, you will use your partnership management skills to develop high impact, shared value partnerships.  

You'll also: 

• Manage and proactively develop partnerships to reach their full potential, demonstrating ambition and innovation in your approach
• Liaise with country offices on funding opportunities and project reporting
• Deliver high quality proposals, pitches and reports
• Develop a strong knowledge of the sectors you work with, to be an informed and respected stakeholder

About You:

• A proven track record of managing complex, multi layered corporate partnerships to deliver shared value 
• Experience of developing and implementing partnership development strategies including stakeholder stewardship 
• Ability to network with, and influence, senior people both internally and externally
• Experience of writing high quality, engaging proposals and reports for a corporate audience as well as experience of making presentations to senior level contacts and / or large groups of employees

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience of new business generation
• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility issues
• Understanding of international development

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 8th September 2024. Availability for online first-round interviews is required on the 11th & 12th of September. The second round of interviews will be held week commencing 16th September 2024.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Community Fundraising Regional Manager

Full time (35 hours pw) - hybrid

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,200 employees and over 29500 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response, Falls response and Night Time Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Through the management of a high performing team you will drive the recruitment of new fundraising volunteers and provide a high standards of supporter stewardship through In Aid Of fundraising, increasing income and long-term commitment and support. You will recruit, retain and manage members of the community fundraising team, geographically dispersed throughout England and ensure the team are providing best practice advice on legal requirements, policies and alignment to the Fundraising regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of achieving income targets via community fundraising income streams
• A proven track record of growing net income through establishing, developing and nurturing volunteer fundraisers and fundraising groups including senior volunteers
• Experience of developing and implementing new fundraising ideas
• Experience of line management of a community focused and dispersed team
• Experience of managing, prioritising and planning resources against a portfolio of projects/work

About the Role 

• Implementing fundraising plans for identified St John Ambulance fundraising volunteers/groups in order to deliver the community fundraising strategy, key products/campaigns and messages
• Managing all community fundraising supporter relationships to agreed budgets, deadlines and stewardship levels
• Analysing and proactively managing fundraising group development in order to achieve agreed targets
• Work closely with other teams in your area to optimise the impact of engagement in your communities 
• Manage, recruit, induct, training/coaching, retaining and rewarding volunteers in line with the volunteer strategy
• Delivering leads and developing prospects to support the community fundraising strategy
• Monitoring and feeding back intelligence relating to identified St John Ambulance markets and competitors in order to inform future product development 

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

Supporter Care Advisor

Contract: Permanent, Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £27,679 - £29,063 with excellent benefits

Location: London, UK

Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:

Want to use your skills in customer service to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference. Join WaterAid as one of our Supporter Care Advisors to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:

The WaterAid Supporter Care Team delivers an exceptional supporter experience and champion this across the organisation.

About the Role:

As our friendly and helpful Supporter Care Advisor you will build rapport and loyalty with current and potential supporters and ensure they feel truly valued and a key part of our work.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact to engage, inspire and motivate people to be part of our vital for the long term work.

You'll also:

• Help with donations and enquiries, and resolve complaints
• Make outbound calls to thank those supporting our work and help with their queries
• Send personalised thank you letters
• Ensure supporters' records are accurately updated and inline with compliance requirements
• Send out resources to help supporters in all aspects of their fundraising
• Identify, investigate and solve any issues affecting supporters to ensure they have an excellent experience

About You:

• Proven experience of excellent customer/supporter service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive problem solving abilities
• A positive and proactive approach with a 'can do' attitude
• To be a great team player!

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• An empathy with overseas development issues

Closing date: Applications will close at 23:59 on 22nd September 2024. Availability for interview is required week commencing 30 September 2024 - interviews will be conducted via Teams.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:

We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.

Equal opportunities:

We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:

We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

Workshop Manager (incl. registration) - L'Arche Highland
 
ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours normally Monday to Friday, but on occasions some weekend and evening work may be necessary, for which time off in lieu is normally available.
Salary: £30,890.08 -£32,273.28 per annum (Band E)
Place of work:   L'Arche Highland Workshops, Inverness
Contract type: Permanent, Full time
Closing date: Monday 23 September, 9:30am
 
As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free SSSC registration
• Free Blue Light Card
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme
• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about

Main purpose of the role:
 
L’Arche Highland has a rare opportunity for someone to join us as the Workshop Manager of our well-regarded daytime workshops for adults with learning disabilities in Inverness. Working within the joyful and beautiful environment of our workshops, you will be the operational lead of our dynamic workshop provision and part of the senior leader team within L’Arche Highland. The Workshop Manager also acts as Registered Manager for our workshop day opportunities.
 
The workshops offer a structured employment and learning experience via candle making, woodwork, garden and life skills workshops, enabling 50 people per week to experience meaningful work that is not merely occupational. They promote independence, social integration, healthy living and lifelong learning and seek to reduce isolation by working to individual outcomes as part of a team.

To be successful in this role you will be well organised, creative and fun, a great communicator, adaptive and flexible. The post holder manages five Workshop Leaders, volunteers and Workshop Assistants. This role involves management and leadership duties, co-produced service development, and delivery of group workshop sessions, when required. Knowledge of learning disability is essential and alternative communication methods, such as Makaton, Talking Mats and PECS is desirable.
 
As Registered Manager you will ensure that our support and care is not only consistent with Care Inspectorate, NHS Highland and SSSC requirements but also with the values and mission of L’Arche. The post requires a minimum of SVQ3 Health & Social Care qualification or relevant social care experience.
 
Key essential criteria

• SVQ3 health and social care qualification or equivalent (or substantial relevant experience of 10+ years);
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, and Care Inspectorate and SSSC standards;
• Experience of working with people in the social care sector or education sector, in the learning disability field;
• Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication such as Makaton, BSL, Talking Mats, PECS etc.
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high quality support and care to people with learning disabilities;
• Confident and competent working in a buzzy atmosphere with competing priorities and noise;
• Clear disclosure on the PVG record check and ongoing SSSC registration status;

About us

L’Arche Highland is a Community of around 132 people, including folk with and without learning disabilities, Support Assistants, volunteers, friends and neighbours, based in Inverness. We are part of a global network of communities where people with and without learning disabilities live and share in life together, working for a world where we all belong. We have a workshop and four large shared houses. We also support people to live in their own properties.

We provide supported living opportunities in one of our four shared houses, keeping that original community spirit, or to folk in their own homes, depending upon preference and need. This support ranges from 24/7 one-to-one support to 40 hours per week. We also a dynamic workshop that serves 50 people per week to experience meaningful work that is not merely occupational. You will lead a team of workshop leaders and assistants to offer a productive, authentic work experience for attendees.
 
Visits from prospective candidates are welcome.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
 
The closing date is 9:30am on Monday 23 September 2024. 
Interviews will take place on 3 October 2024.
 
To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form.
 
Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

REF-216 573

Salary: £31,133.37 per annum pro-rated plus £5023.71 London weighting pro-rated

Location: London Old Street Office – with regular attendance in the office and travel to fundraising and industry events where required.

Contract: 6-month fixed term contract – we are looking for someone to start in the role by the 31st of October or sooner and to contribute immediately as it is one of the busiest times of the year for our team, ensuring any planned leave before December 20th does not exceed two consecutive days.

Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Interview date: 24th and 25th September 2024

Closing date: Wednesday 18th September 2024 at 11:30pm

Do you have some experience of working in a charity, fundraising or events environment, plus a real desire to learn more about charity events and develop a career in fundraising?

Then join Shelter as a Mass Participation Events Coordinator and you could soon be playing a vital role at the heart of our Community and Events team, helping to deliver our flagship Walk for Home event this winter in London, and supporting Shelter’s participation in some of the UKs leading challenge events.

* Please note this role is being advertised as an Events coordinator but upon appointment your job title will be ‘Mass Participation Events Coordinator'

About the role

This coordinator role sits within our Mass Participation team in our Income Generation directorate. The role supports participants in mass participation events – both organised by third parties including the London Marathon or bespoke Shelter events including our Walk for Home event in December that you will have responsibilities for.

The focus of this fixed term coordinator role will be supporting the delivery of bespoke and challenge events at Shelter and supporting the Mass Participation Manager to deliver our 2024 Walk for Home event in London on the 3rd of December with 3000 walkers taking part. You will be playing an important part taking responsibility for several specific areas for the event in the lead up to and on the day itself.

From January you will be given the exciting opportunity to work on our busy spring third party programme, enabling delivery of events including London Marathon, London Landmarks Half Marathon and the Hackney Half and support the development of new bespoke products.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a variety of mass participation events with the chance to be involved in event delivery, supporter stewardship and volunteer management for some of the most prestigious events in the charity calendar.

About you

Someone who enjoys collaborating and communicating with a variety of people, whether face-to-face, over the phone, by email, letter or via social media channels, you have great attention to detail and a proactive approach to everything you do.

Good time management and organisational skills are important for this role as there’s a lot to do, it’s important to be able to manage your time effectively. The team has a great positive attitude in supporting with this and can suggest different tools and methods to help you stay on top of your work.

You’ll also need to be able to get started quickly and enjoy being busy, especially in the lead up to Walk for Home on 3rd December where you’ll be crucial to the smooth running and success of the event.  Being able to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders will be essential to be successful in this role.

You’ll be available to start no later than October 28th and have no more than 2 days consecutive annual leave booked before the 20th December. You’ll be available to work at Walk for Home on the 3rd December in the evening.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team 

This role sits within our Mass Participation team, which supports participants in challenge events organised by third parties (e.g., the London Marathon) and bespoke Shelter events (e.g., Walk for Home,).

We’re part of Community and Events, which in turn is part of a wider department - the Income Generation directorate - which focuses on a variety of types of fundraising. The team is welcoming, supportive, and keen to meet you. We work hard but try to have fun as well.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a one-page expression of interest confirming you can start in post for the date required. The expression of interest should be relevant to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description attached to this advert.

Any applications submitted without an expression of interest will not be considered.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Job Title: Volunteer & Pro Bono OR Manager

Reports to: Head of Professional Services

Contract: Permanent, 80% FTE (4 days per week), hybrid (minimum one day per week in Birmingham Office)

Salary: £32-35k

Benefits: 11% pension contributions, 25 days annual leave (plus Public holidays), additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year, optional compressed 9 day fortnight

Who are we?

The OR Society is a dynamic member-led organisation supporting professional operational researchers across industry and academia. We promote the knowledge, understanding and use of operational research in all areas of life, including industry, business, government, health, and education. The society is a registered charity which does everything from helping OR specialists push the boundaries of the discipline through publications and events to undertaking outreach work aimed at helping everyone from business leaders to schoolchildren find out about the benefits of OR.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Volunteer & Pro Bono OR Manager will lead and drive forward the Pro Bono OR programme. This provides third sector organisations with free operational research (OR) support via volunteer led projects.

Pro Bono OR Responsibilities

Operate the Pro Bono OR scheme:

· Oversee Pro Bono OR projects, including matching volunteers to users and/or projects. Ensure the smooth running of projects, with prompt communication to both volunteers and users. Provide support to volunteers and users and resolve issues as needed.

· Monitor project progress, evaluate outputs and outcomes. Ensure relevant data is collected and stored appropriately. Collect relevant data to prepare an annual report for The OR Society’s Board.

· Maintain a list of Pro Bono OR volunteers and provide support to them, including providing resources, training, and recognition to volunteers.

· Review and maintain the scheme’s processes and procedures.

· With the Steering Group chair, coordinate Pro Bono OR Steering Group meetings, ensuring minutes and meeting papers are prepared and archived.

Grow the impact of the Pro Bono OR scheme:

· Promote Pro Bono OR to potential users and volunteers, including giving presentations and speaking at conferences, writing articles and newsletters, using social media and maintaining webpages.

· Maintain existing relationships and build new relationships with partners in third sector, identifying areas of mutual interest and seeking opportunities for collaboration.

· Identify potential third sector users and be the first point of contact for them.

· Identify potential volunteers and keep them engaged, explore additional ways volunteers can support Pro Bono OR in addition to undertaking projects.

· Maintain a link with the Third Sector Special Interest Group, support them and the member of staff with responsibility for Special Interest Groups where required.

· Oversee the Pro Bono OR webinar programme.

Essential Experience/skills

· Project management experience; exceptional project administration abilities.

· Volunteer management experience.

· Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills; able to build effective networks and relate to people at all levels.

· Previous experience of the third sector.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Good strategic planning; able to create a strategic vision and execute it.

· Strong organisational skills.

· Ability to research, collate and summarise facts and views in good English.

· Self-motivated; able to manage time effectively and monitor performance against deadlines and milestones with excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to work well as part of a team, gaining clear commitment and agreement from others both internally and externally.

· Responds flexibly to changing circumstances, demonstrating openness to changing work priorities and deadlines.

· Supports other members of staff when required.

· Knowledge of and ability to use IT, including web conferencing software such as Zoom.

· Prepared to travel around the UK when required.

· A degree in a numerate subject. 

Desirable Person Skills/Competencies

· Understanding of OR and its benefits, an interest in applying OR in the third sector.

· Experience working in the membership sector.

· Hosting and supporting online webinars.

· Confident user of social media.

· Full, clean UK Driving Licence.

Equality and Diversity

The OR Society is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and we will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

How to apply

The closing date for applications will be 23:30 on 19 September 2024. We reserve the right to close the job advert early should we find a suitable candidate.

Please apply online with your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the job description and person specification. Please explain your reasons for applying to work in this role at The OR Society. Both the CV and covering letter should be no more than two sides of A4.

If you have any queries or would like a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Carol McLaughlin, Head of Professional Services, at carol[dot]mclaughlin[at]theorsociety[dot]com

For detailed information on how we process your personal data, please review our privacy policy on our website.

The Research Administrator role forms part of the Research team at Alzheimer’s Research UK, a team that is responsible for delivering world-class research that will lead to life-changing breakthroughs in diagnosis, prevention, treatment and cure. The Research team is set to deliver an exciting new five-year strategy through a varied portfolio of grant schemes, strategic initiatives, partnerships and by fostering collaboration and innovation. The Research team has expertise in biomedical dementia research and grant management, develops innovative initiatives and produces the content of one of the largest dementia research conferences.

The main purpose of the Research Administrator role is to provide administrative assistance to the smooth running of various activities within the team, including those associated to grant funding, strategic initiatives and meeting coordination. We are looking for a conscientious and dedicated person who will join a busy team at an exciting time.

This role will be known internally as *Research Executive.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Grants management and administration

· Provide administrative support associated with the funding and running of research projects, such as processing applications for funding or supporting the peer review process.

· Respond to enquiries from grant-holders, applicants and prospective applicants in an accurate and timely manner.

· Be a key point of contact for grant-holders, and process requests for changes to grants.

· Coordinate and monitor annual grant-holder reporting.

· Assist with the execution of contractual agreements with research organisations.

· Process invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with the financial monitoring of research expenditure.

· Maintain digital records of grants and support the ongoing maintenance of ARUK's grant management system.

· Liaise with the Fundraising and Communications teams to coordinate the restriction of funds to research projects.

Research meetings and events

· Organise research meetings and events by coordinating schedules, travel and accommodation arrangements, venue hiring, catering, courier collections and deliveries, and liaising with meeting attendees.

· Assist with the running of meetings and events.

Other duties

· Support the team in maintaining external webpages.

· Provide ad hoc, additional support or resourcing for other Research team activities.

· Work collaboratively with other Research team members in the delivery of ARUK’s grant schemes and strategic initiatives, as required.

What we are looking for:

· Experience in supporting teams in an administrative capacity

· Overall IT competency and knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

· Experience in ensuring spreadsheets are maintained accurately and kept up to date

· Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

· Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Team worker and flexible in approach

· Enthusiastic and professional manner

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £22,500 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 8th September 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 16th September 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Project Officer – Behaviour Change & Engagement 

(Reigate & Bansted)

£28,831 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

(Ref: SUS4322)

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working.

Fixed contract until 31st March 2025

Base: Hybrid with opportunity to work at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Offices

About the role

An exciting role to deliver a tailored package of support that will help Reigate and Banstead Council to increase levels of active travel in the area. You will engage with schools, workplaces, and communities to support and enable more people to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot for local everyday journeys, instead of taking the car. 

As the Project Officer, you will plan and deliver fun, innovative and engaging activities such as mapping safe routes, leading rides and walks, practical skills sessions, competitions, initiatives and information events. The range of activities, events and resources will be adapted to meet the needs of the different audiences and will be designed to be inclusive so as many people as possible can benefit from the project and more local journeys can be travelled actively. 

This role will require you to work with a range of people across local and diverse communities, workplaces and schools in Reigate and Banstead. Creating relationships with key people and employers, understanding the barriers, challenges and opportunities to actively travel. You will be working closely with others to develop a programme of activities.

You will have the opportunity to give people confidence, enthusiasm and skills to travel more actively, through events and community activities. 

You will build and manage internal and external relationships with key people such as school or community travel champions, local authority colleagues and other Sustrans delivery officers. 

Within the role, there will be an expectation to capture the impact of the project through completing reporting and monitoring, writing case studies, capturing quotes and photos and contributing to an end of project report. 

This role will require travel and work at locations as necessary to undertake projects on behalf of Sustrans.

About you

You should have experience of working with children and young people within a community setting and delivering physical activities to groups. Your knowledge of the local area will help you form relationships with a wide range of organisations, groups, and individuals.

You will be a self-motivated and solution driven individual used to working independently as well as part of a team, with the ability to plan and prioritise your workload.

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 03 October 2024. 
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams on the 15th or 16th of October 2024

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative psychologist to join our warm and friendly team at our Dose of Nature hub in Kew, London. Dose of Nature is in an exciting phase as we continue to receive funding to expand our reach, particularly for young people aged 16 – 25, we are seeking a psychologist with passion for the natural world to support us with the expansion of our young people’s programme, as well as support with our main programme for adults.There is great potential for the psychologist to lead on areas in which we seek to develop and expand, and the post-holder would be closely supported by the psychology team, as well as the wider team, to do so.

Dose of Nature is a mental health charity whose objective is to improve the mental health and wellbeing of individuals through increased engagement with the natural world. Our work is rooted in a wealth of scientific evidence that demonstrates the physiological and psychological benefits of spending time in nature.We deliver ‘nature prescriptions’ to people referred by their GP with a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction. Our Dose of Nature Prescription is overseen by psychologists and is a genuine alternative to both medication and more traditional psychological interventions. Through a combination of education, first-hand experience, and practical and motivational support, we aim to encourage a greater connection with nature, and inspire lifestyle changes that will have a significant and lasting impact on mental wellbeing.Dose of Nature is a fun, supportive and lively organisation that encourages creativity and independence, as well as a strong sense of working together as a team. 

The nature of the role requires occasional evenings and weekends to cover volunteer training evenings and social events as necessitated by the needs of the charity.

Please see the job description for more details.