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About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN)

 Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based. 

Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible.  We undertake knowledge management, research, and advocacy to support national governments, civil society, UN agencies, donors and academic organisations, and communities of practitioners. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states.

ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, bilateral donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website.

What we do

Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence, and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decisionmakers involved in nutrition and related interventions.  ENN’s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE), Wasting and Stunting (WaSt), Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange (FEX). 

Our People

ENN’s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.

 The Role

ENN is looking for a full-time Project Administrator. The successful candidate will work as part of the projects team providing high quality administration support across our technical projects, supporting the development and delivery of our various networks and technical portfolios.

 Key Responsibilities

1. Provide support to network coordinators on the administration and maintenance of our networks (MAMI Global Network, IFE Core group, Global Adolescent Nutrition Network (GANN), Wasting and Stunting Technical Interest Group (WaSt TIG) including management of network membership lists, undertaking membership mapping and reporting, compiling information for network newsletters and other communications to members, and administration of network mailboxes/calendars.
2. Supporting the organisation and administration of internal and external project/network meetings, events, conferences, and webinars (in-person and online) including calendar scheduling, booking venues/catering/facilitators, registration of attendees, compiling meeting materials, sharing slides, facilitating online break out rooms, monitoring the chat for online events/webinars, note taking/minuting, administering polls/feedback forms and collating and recording meeting data.
3. Coordinate and book project related travel for staff and consultants, within UK and internationally.
4. Assist with the production of ENN’s publications (such as our flagship publication Field Exchange) and project outputs, including liaison with copyeditors, designers, printers, and translators.
5. Administer, maintain and update ENN’s database of contacts, supporters, subscribers, and network membership lists.
6. Provide procurement support as required: research suppliers, update service consultant tracker, seek quotes, support procurement processes, draft contracts and carry out due diligence/partner capacity checks in line with ENN’s Procurement Policies.
7. Support with project finance administration including setting up purchase orders and invoice coding.
8. Support with uploading content to the website and website/en-net platform maintenance and collation of monitoring and evaluation data using Google Analytics.
9. Support the wider team in its use of technology to provide efficient and effective working, recording, and reporting including administration of 365 accounts and SharePoint.
10. Other ad-hoc administrative support (e.g. monitor office mailbox and help administering annual internal employee engagement survey including collation and formatting of results).

 Person Specification

Essential

• Experience providing high quality administrative support to both office and remotely based colleagues.
• Understanding of supporting network/membership-based organisations.
• Ability to undertake meeting/webinar administration and minute taking.
• Experience in organising high level events / meetings and arranging international travel.
• Excellent organisational skills, and ability to effectively prioritise a busy workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide range and varying levels of stakeholders.
• Pro-active and able to use own initiative.
• Consistent attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office: high level of competence in SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Willing to learn and enthusiastic about own development.
• Fluent in English, excellent spoken and written English and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues in person and remotely.

Desirable

• Experience working with email automation systems/CRMs e.g., Brevo.
• Experience in website maintenance support. Wider knowledge of IT administration (including 365 accounts and SharePoint).
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
• Language skills are not essential but will be a plus as we produce and disseminate content in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and other languages.

Reporting Lines:

This role reports to the Project Coordinator Lead. The role will work in the Projects team which is also made up of Project Manager(s) and will work closely with our technical team including Project Technical Leads and Portfolio leads.

 Terms and Conditions:

• Hours of work: Full time, (37.5 hours per week)
• Type of contract: 12 months fixed term contract initially with possibility of permanent (pending budget)
• Location: ENN’s Office is in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5, the role would be offered as hybrid, with the projects team working from the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, with home working on Monday and Friday.
• Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution
• Holidays: 25 days plus UK bank holidays increasing by one day p.a. after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days p.a. (pro rata). Plus, paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension:  Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5%
• Salary range: £23,000 - £26,000 per year depending on experience.

 Eligibility to work:

The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK before being able to accept the appointment. A Certificate of Sponsorship is not available for this position. No relocation package is offered for this role.

ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

 Application Process:

Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV no later than 27 August 2024.  Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Lay Directors of the Governing Board (x2)
Up to £250 per day, plus expenses
Part-time, hybrid working with occasional travel to London

The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is seeking to recruit two Lay Directors to join our Governing Board to replace the directors that are standing down at the AGM in September. 

The BAcC is the leading voluntary regulating professional membership body for traditional acupuncture in the UK. The standards that BAcC Members hold enable the public to find trusted, safe and effective practitioners to meet their healthcare needs.

With a background of a healthcare sector workforce crisis, a rising morbidity rate and an ageing population, acupuncture is a vital healthcare choice for the future wellbeing of the UK public. This position is an opportunity to join a dynamic team which has the potential to make real-world positive change for those in need. 

We are looking for candidates with previous board experience and strong diplomacy and listening skills. The successful applicants will also have a keen interest in acupuncture and a passion for promoting it as a valid healthcare choice.

Person specification and skills:

• clear, strategic thinker
• good, independent judgement
• ability to think creatively
• maintenance of confidentiality and duties under the GDPR and data protection legislation
• ablity to demonstrate integrity, objectivity, accountability and openness
• willingness to speak their mind and be prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the Governing Board
• strong diplomacy and listening skills
• understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of being a director
• director-level experience
• ability to work effectively in a team and accept collective responsibility for decisions taken
• commitment to the BAcC and its objectives
• willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the BAcC, with a focus on your area of expertise

Additionally, we are seeking individuals with one or more of the following:

• senior level experience in licensing
• links with government especially the health sector
• experience in membership services
• experience of designing and working with an effective strategic risk management
• experience in public relations

Commitment

Four Governing Board meetings per year.
Up to two additional away days.
Ad-hoc interim meetings by agreement.

Committee participation by agreement

Term 

Three years

Remuneration

Attendance allowance of £250 per day, £125 per half-day.
Expenses paid.

Location

Hybrid: online and London office

For further information on the role, please see the linked candidate pack.

In order to apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification via the button below by 21 August 2024 at 10:00am via the application button.

Online interviews will take place on 2nd September 2024

The BAcC reserves the right to close applications early depending on volume of applications.

We’re looking for a Communications Assistant to support the delivery of inspiring and impactful communications.

Communications Assistant
Job ref: CA
Salary: £28,500 Per Annum
Hours: Full-Time, 35 Hours per week
Location: London N1, Hybrid working

With a new government in power, this is a critical time for our countryside and an exciting time to join CPRE, the countryside charity. As our Communications Assistant, you’ll be helping to deliver public-facing communications as part of a growing new team.

You’ll work both internally with our Policy & Advocacy and Fundraising teams to inspire our audiences to support our work. You’ll also be working with our network of local CPREs as well as other advocates, organisations and politicians and civil servants to garner strong support for our work.

Your day to day work might include:

• Supporting and leading on video projects on a range of topics to bring our work to life for a range of audiences.
• Using online design tools e.g. Canva to produce a range of content for socials, web and print.
• Ensuring consistent branding is applied across assets and content both online and for print.
• Assisting with the administration of a range of communication projects as requested.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of online and in person events.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse CPRE in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because we recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving our vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 3 September 2024
Interview date: Thursday 19 and Friday 20 September 2024

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

CPRE is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.

Are you an experienced events fundraiser looking for an exciting opportunity to lead on a portfolio of third-party events and partnerships? 

We are currently hiring a Senior Executive to manage some of GOSH Charity’s biggest event partnerships, lead the team’s stewardship activity and play a pivotal role in driving growth within third-party challenge events. 

You will use your keen stewardship and marketing skills to support the recruitment of thousands of event participants and deliver a sector-leading supporter experience. 

The salary for this position is £33,855 per annum. 

About You

This role will lead on recruitment, stewardship and delivery of a range of high value event partnerships, such as the TCS London Marathon and Great North Run, and will be responsible for maintaining excellent relationships to retain top-tier partnerships and deliver growth in net income. 

We are looking for someone with:

- Proven experience working in a fundraising event environment
- Experience of delivering best-in-class supporter journeys and working collaboratively with email, marketing and supporter care teams to support mass participation event participants
- Experience of marketing to recruit large volumes of event participants
- On-the-day event delivery experience, including volunteer management
- Excellent relationship management skills, adept at pitching, securing and delivering high value event partnerships

About The team

This role reports to the Senior Fundraising Manager – Challenge Events and sits within the wider Mass Participation Team.

The Mass Participation Team comprises three teams, including third-party Challenge Events, Owned Events and Products (including new product development and streaming activity) and Virtual events, and is responsible for generating over £6mil income per year.
 
What we can offer you

- 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) 
- A flexible approach to working arrangements. 
- Access to our enhanced pension scheme 
- Life assurance
- Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme.

Please refer to the full job description below for more information. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. You are encouraged to include a cover letter with your application and should refer to the ‘Gosh Charity Pack’ on the careers page of our website before you apply.

Closing Date: 15 September 2024 

About The Charity 

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023. 
 
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found on our website.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process.

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

REF-216 238

In-House Content Writer

We are hiring for an In-House Content Writer.

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Position: VAC0099 In-House Content Writer

Location: London (hybrid working considered after probation period)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,794.01 pa plus travel to work allowance up to £3,700 pa

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Contributory Pension Scheme; Generous Travel to work Allowance 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays per annum, Café discount.

Closing Date: 30/08/2024

Interview Date: 9th September 2024

About the Role

In brief, this role involves promoting the work and mission of the International Salvation Army through digital and printed content production. This will include research and procurement of International Salvation Army stories that promote the Salvation Army mission and ministry ideals and write printed and digital content for publication on Salvation Army social media, web and internal platforms and printed works.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

· Have a degree in English, Journalism, or an equivalent related subject

· Demonstrate significant experience in an in-house writing role at mid-seniority level

· Be willing to adhere to The Salvation Army’s in-house writing style and branding

· Have excellent written and spoken English, as well as a professional presentation

· Have experience in writing and distributing news releases

· Proficient working with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Teams, etc)

· Demonstrate well-developed inter-personal, organisational and time management skills

· Have confidence in recommending new concepts for communication methods

· Share empathy and a willingness to advance the mission, values and objectives of The Salvation Army

You must be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

If you feel you have the necessary experience and would like to join the team, apply today! You will be redirected to the charity’s website where you will need to complete their online application process, please note CVs will not be accepted.

Other roles you may have experience with could include Content, Content Creator, In-House Content Creator, Content Writer, In-House Content Writer, Brand, Creative Content, Creative Content Writer, Creative Content Creator, Marketing, Marketing and Communications, Marketing Design and Brand, Brand Content.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness they're likely to die from.

We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways:
* Growing and transforming our direct care and support
* Delivering more practical information and support
* Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience

We have two exciting opportunities to join our National Events Fundraising Team. This team looks after all our fundraising events from Fundraising My Way and Virtual Challenges, to the London Marathon and Swimathon. The team provides a wide range of activities that our supporters can engage with.

We are a passionate, fun and inclusive team based across the UK. We offer the chance to work in a creative and innovative team where you will join our mission to deliver an unrivalled supporter experience while increasing participation and income.

Your role in our mission…
We're looking for individuals experienced in product management within a Fundraising or income-generating environment. One role will be responsible for our Social Fundraising products and the other our Supporter-Led products. As the product expert, you will gain multiple stakeholders buy-in, create, and own each product master plan and budget and be the charity wide point of contact for the product and be accountable for recruitment and stewardship of participants.

Additional Criteria for Success:
* Excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to work effectively in large and complex cross- functional teams
* Proven Project Management skills
* Excellent knowledge of Marketing tools and techniques
* Strong product management experience as well as analytical skills, and market awareness will be essential to ensure that product strategies are grounded in data and evidence.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £34,500 - £38,324 per annum
Location: This role can be hybrid or home-based and can be based anywhere within the UK. You will be expected to travel to our sites across the UK occasionally.

For those within commutable distance to London, you will have the option of working flexibly between home and in our modern open plan HQ in Embassy Gardens.

Application & Interview Process
* As part of your online application please submit your CV plus a cover letter outlining your interest in/suitability for the role.
* Close date for applications: Sun 1st September 2024
* Interviews will commence w/c 9th September

Benefits you'll LOVE:
* Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
* 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
* Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
* Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
* Continuous professional development opportunities.
* Industry-leading training programmes
* Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
* Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
* Access to Blue Light Card membership
* Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to [email protected]

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant to join our Education Team. This role will require the successful candidate to support an integrated and holistic approach to education, health and care, work under the direct supervision of an allocated teacher / senior  specialist teaching assistant, support access to learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils in learning opportunities and to assist the teacher in providing relevant support for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex therapeutic, medical and health needs.

You will be a natural and enthusiastic leader able to provide challenge and support to a high performing team.

Role Requirements

STL1 – Provide support for Learning Activities set by Classteacher & Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant

• To support learning activities for individual, groups or whole classes of pupils, leading activities under the direction of the teacher or Senior Teaching Assistant supporting the teacher in their delivery of lessons.
• To demonstrate our School Ethos and Pupil Charter throughout the School day.
• Holistically integrate education, health and care needs.
• Evaluate and record procedures for learning activities.
• To know individual learning targets for each pupil in the group(s) and take specific action to enable individual pupil goals be achieved.
• To attend to the general care, maintenance and storage of classroom equipment.

STL 2 – Support Children’s Development

• Observe pupils, sharing observational findings, contribute to the implementation of activities to support development.
• Actively contribute towards record-keeping particularly in respect of pupil learning, therapeutic interventions, behaviour management, child protection and any other specific programme set up for individual pupils by the teacher / Senior Specialist Teaching Assistant / Therapist.

STL 3 – Help to keep Children Safe

• Undertake annual safeguarding training.
• Adhere to the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures and policies. Recording incidents pertaining to pupil safety, including for illness, accidents and incidents, accepting that Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and that ‘it could happen here’.
• Read relevant documentation / mandatory reads in relation to Keeping Children Safe In Education.
• Report any signs and indicators of possible abuse, being sensitive to the child/young person and circumstances, Identifying, report and record changes in behaviour and physical signs.
• Be aware of and follow plans, risk assessments and record keeping pertaining to individual pupils, including care plans, health care plans, feeding plans, moving and handling and behaviour management plans, actively engaging in relevant training and competencies offered to ensure that you are able to support in keeping all pupils in the class safe.
• Ensure safe transport for all pupils in the class for off site visits.

STL 4 – Contribute to Positive Relationships

• Interact with and respond positively and professionally, to pupils and adults, including colleagues, other professionals and parents/ carers at all times.
• Work collaboratively as part of a class and wider School and organisational team.
• Actively support change where it is required to improve the teaching, learning and meeting of our pupils needs.

STL 5 – Provide Effective Support for your Colleagues

• Work effectively as a team member, being aware of and providing support to colleagues when needed.
• Embrace training and competencies to ensure that all staff in a class team are able to support each other.
• Complete all ‘Universal level training’.

STL 6 / STL 39 – Support Literacy and Numeracy Activities, Communication and Interaction Needs

• Support the delivery of appropriate communication, language and literacy as well as the learning targets related to cognition to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils, providing accurate support and feedback to the teacher and pupils.

STL 7 / STL 8 – Support and use Information Communication Technology (ICT) for Teaching and Learning

• Prepare commonly used ICT for use in lessons and be aware of and be able to use hardware and software commonly used in the school.
• Be aware of individual pupil’s specific needs as assessed by teachers and therapists and apply relevant recommendations.
• Support the delivery of lessons including ICT to individuals, small groups and whole classes of pupils.

STL 9 – Observe and Report of Pupil Performance

• Against intended learning targets be able to observe and complete assessments with teaching support.
• Support the classteacher in providing evidence (observational notes, photographs, videos) presenting in the appropriate format to assist the evaluation of evidence relating to the pupils’ stage of development.
• Be able to clearly explain and answer questions / justify your evidence of pupil performance to the teacher.
• Observe school policies and procedures for confidentiality of information about pupils.

STL 10 – Support Children’s Play and Learning

• To promote and support age-appropriate play for pupils.
• To supervise and actively encourage play and leisure activities during playtimes taking an active role in the organisation of play, leisure and recreational activities.

STL 11 – Contribute to supporting Bilingual / Multilingual Pupils

• When applicable be aware of the first language of pupils and their parents.

STL 12 / STL 38 – Support a Child with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs and Their Families

• Be confident in each of the pupils needs in the classroom and the relevant strategies that are required to support them.
• See the pupil as a ‘whole’ and integrate their education, health and care needs throughout their day.
• Support pupils with communication and interaction, cognition and learning, behaviour, emotional and social development needs and pupils sensory and/or physical needs.

STL 13 – Contribute to Moving and Handling Individuals

• Follow agreed Moving and Handling plans as prescribed by therapists undertaking relevant training and competencies prior to do any of the below:
• Carry out moves and changes of position taking account of the individual’s needs, preferences and their advice on the most appropriate methods and equipment.
• Use moving and handling methods appropriate to the individual’s condition, your personal handling limits and the equipment available.
• Move and change individual’s positions in ways which minimise pain, discomfort and friction and maximise the individual’s independence, self-respect and dignity.
• Observe, record and immediately report any significant changes in the individual’s condition when you are moving them.
• Record details of methods of moving and handling which the individual finds acceptable according to legal and organisational requirements.
• Undertake therapeutic programmes that have been developed by physio and occupational therapists.

STL 14 – Support Individuals during Therapy Sessions

• Receive relevant training from therapists and then implement training and competencies throughout the pupils’ day.
• Be able to articulate the purpose of programmes and ensure their delivery in an integrated way.
• Work with individuals to identify the effectiveness of the therapy sessions on their health and social well-being.
• Check observations with appropriate people and against agreed outcomes.
• Identify any issues or problems in relation to the therapy sessions and work with individuals, key people and others to identify and agree changes to the therapy sessions.
• Record and report on therapy sessions within confidentiality agreements and according to legal and organisational requirements.

STL 16 – Provide Displays

• To produce and maintain displays in accordance with the school’s Display Policy.
• To ensure that Information Governance and Confidentiality is applied to any information that you are privy to.

STL 19 / STL 37 / STL 41 – Promote Positive Behaviour

• Highlight and praise positive aspects of pupils’ behaviour appropriate to the individual.
• Recognise patterns and triggers which may lead to inappropriate behavioural responses and take appropriate action to pre-empt problems.
• Encourage the team to support pupils consistently and regularly review their own behaviours to model intended outcomes.
• Provide feedback to relevant people on progress made by any pupils with a behaviour support plan in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy.
• Implement individual pupil behaviour management programmes if required.

STL 31 – Prepare and Maintain the Learning Environment

• Prepare the learning environment to meet the needs of individual pupils.
• Support the teacher in the preparation of resources needed for lessons by gathering and appropriately positioning them for access.
• To ensure that pupils are in the right place at the right time in the right clothing with the appropriate equipment in the correct position.

STL 40 – Support Pupils with Cognition and Learning Needs

• Implement agreed strategies to support pupils with cognition and learning difficulties to learn.
• Sequence and structure learning environment and experiences ensuring adequate time.
• Consistently apply visual, auditory, object and tactile cues.
• Provide an appropriate level of assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement, maintain self-esteem and self-confidence and encourage self-help skills.
• Listen carefully to the pupil and positively encourage him/her to communicate his/her needs and ideas.

STL 42 – Support Pupils with Sensory and/or Physical Needs

• Obtain accurate and up-to-date information about: a the nature and level of the pupil’s sensory and/or physical needs and apply to the pupil’s learning needs, planned learning tasks and activities.
• With support adapt the layout of the learning environment and the equipment used to enable the pupil with sensory and/or physical needs to access and maximise learning opportunities.
• Encourage the pupil to actively participate in learning tasks and activities consistent with his/her developmental level, physical abilities and any medical conditions.
• Ensure that any specialist equipment is used appropriately to maintain the pupil’s comfort and maximise his/her participation in learning tasks and activities.
• Give appropriate assistance to enable the pupil to experience a sense of achievement and encourage independence.
• Positively reinforce the pupil’s efforts to participate in learning tasks and activities.

STL 43 – Assist in the Administration of Medication

• Apply standard precautions for infection control and other relevant health and safety measures.
• Report any discrepancies or omissions you might find to the person in control of the administration and to relevant staff as appropriate.
• Be aware of School procedures.
• Contribute to administering and record keeping of medication to individuals in the appropriate manner, using the correct techniques according to the care plan if signed off as competent in doing so.
• Ensure the security of medications throughout the process and ensure all medication is stored in the correct safe place when administration is complete.

STL 4 – Meet their Personal Support Needs

• Attend to pupils’ personal care needs as and when necessary ensuring care and dignity at all times.
• Assist with the organisation of refreshments and mealtimes, feeding individual pupils where necessary including feeding by gastric tube after receiving the necessary training.
• Support pupils in the water and assist with swimming and or hydrotherapy programmes.

PDR – Take part in School Staff Development Procedures

• Take part in a performance management programme and work towards specific pupil progress and professional development targets.
• Take part in a staff induction programme, and pursue other training opportunities as agreed with the line manager.
• Take part in staff development days, class team meetings, departmental meetings, whole staff meetings and other occasional meetings held in usual working hours.
• To support students and volunteers who work within the classroom from time to time.
• The roles and responsibilities in this job description can be reviewed at any time in order to better meet the needs of pupils.
• All of our Support Assistants will be expected to work with a range of pupils in their class and maybe requested to work with others across the School.

The right candidate will have experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

 With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, adoption pay, time off for fertility treatment, enhanced paternity leave, paid carers leave, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms, time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

About The Role
Closing date: 1st September
Application Process: Please ensure you apply with a supporting statement on why you believe you would be the most suitable individual for this position.
 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
 
Looking to play your park in making dementia the issue of our time across England, Wales and Northern Ireland?

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced regional media professional to join our award-winning and ambitious regional media team telling stories in the three nations Alzheimer’s Society covers.
 
The Regional Media Team is instrumental in communicating the impact and scale of dementia and raising the profile of Alzheimer’s Society’s crucial work in communities and nations to provide help and hope to everyone living with dementia.

You will help deliver some of the biggest moments in Alzheimer’s Society’s regional news calendar, working closely with large parts of the organisation, including our national, celebrity and social media colleagues, to inform, inspire and engage our audiences.

Through this role, you will help to:

- Increase awareness and understanding of dementia
- Source and tell stories from the Alzheimer's Society across regions and nations.
- Raise the profile of Alzheimer's Society, our key messages and campaigns across England, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Publicise our research, influencing, brand and fundraising work
- Protect and enhance our reputation, including supporting senior spokespeople to deliver media interviews

About you

We are looking for a dynamic and creative senior PR/comms professional to help us get our voice heard in the regional media and create and deliver high-impact media campaigns.

An expert in regional media relations, you will play a key role in driving forward creative and impact-led ideas, finding new and interesting ways to tell our story to different audiences.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a high-profile, busy regional media office, with proven ability to proactively capitalise on nations’ and regions media opportunities, and develop and deliver campaigns that engage audiences and shape the public agenda.

You will have excellent regional media contacts, the ability to brief senior spokespeople and be an inspiring member of the team, leading by example.

You will be results-driven and tenacious when it comes to securing meaningful coverage in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that will help us improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer
Location: Slimbridge. Flexible working
Salary: £24,405 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time role working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility of working a 30-hour week for the right candidate

About The Role

This is an exciting time to join WWT! In this brand new post you will provide an essential support function across all three fundraising sections of the Philanthropy & Partnerships Department; Corporate Partnerships, Major donors and Grants. This post will also support the Prospect Research function of the team, helping to identify and qualify potential new donors for the team to investigate.

We work with a wide range of highly impactful and innovative corporate partners, grant funders, and philanthropists, who share our commitment to the environment. This role is key to the professional delivery of these partnerships, as well as supporting our ambitions to grow income.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience where you will work closely with colleagues across the P&P department and the wider organisation. You will gain a holistic understanding of fundraising that could lead to further exciting opportunities in the fundraising sector.

About You

WWT are seeking a personable individual who is keen to learn about all elements of our Philanthropy work. You will provide support across the entire Philanthropy and Partnerships team, so we are seeking someone with great people skills, as well as drive, initiative and determination. You’ll be diligent, displaying a high attention to detail and accuracy, and have a dynamic approach to your work.

As our ideal candidate you'll bring efficient administrative skills with good use of Microsoft Office (particularly word and excel). You'll have the ability to independently prioritise workload with limited supervision as you will be supporting work across all three sections of the Philanthropy and Partnerships team. You'll also bring experience of liaising with a broad range of stakeholders by phone, email and letter.

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Team are based at Head Office, Slimbridge with most of the team in hybrid roles (spending time in the office at Slimbridge and working from home.) However, home working will be considered on the basis of regular attendance at Slimbridge a minimum of once a month with the potential for more frequent visits where required. A driving licence is not a formal requirement of this role but is desirable.

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays, and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first

Closing Date: 30/08/2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

Every day, we are thrilled to be part of a world which uses the power of music to bring joy. We understand the importance of music education and we look for as many ways as possible to bring creative practices to enrich physical and mental wellbeing. Dalcroze Eurythmics has the potential to play a critical role in the musical life and health of the nation. This is the role of Dalcroze UK.

We hope to hear from individuals with the skills, experience, and energy to help drive Dalcroze UK forwards. This recruitment pack includes information on the new role of Chief Executive Officer and the recruitment process. If you would like to be part of the journey of one of the UK’s oldest but also most innovative music charities, then we would love to hear from you. 

About the Role

The Board of Trustees is building a new strategic plan focusing on creative solutions aimed at growing educational provision and community engagement activities.  Following a three-year development programme, we are now looking for an inspiring and strategic leader to drive our mission forward and make a lasting impact.  This is a new role, working with a team of volunteers, freelance and employed staff based across the UK and in Europe.

Location:  Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Policy and Public Affairs to lead our policy development and campaigning to influence the new government to put people with lung conditions at the heart of their work and deliver cleaner air and better NHS services.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

You will lead a large multi-disciplinary team to deliver our key policy and influencing activities across health policy at national and local systems level, clean air campaigning and public affairs lobbying. You will be an experienced, empathetic and inclusive leader with the ability to work with colleagues at different levels of seniority and drive our strategy forward.

You will have an in-depth understanding of policy development and how it can be deployed to effect change, knowledge of the political landscape and the pressure points to influence and you will have experience of bringing all of this together in impactful campaigns that improve people’s lives. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to represent the organisation and people with lung conditions at external events. You will have experience in building relationships and pitching bids to funders with the ability to give advice directly to the Chief Executive and Executive Team.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Location Custom House, Newham, London
Contract: Permanent - Part time
Hours: 32 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 to £37,000

Are you passionate about driving change and inspiring others to take action for a better community? If so this role could be the one for you.

The People’s Empowerment Alliance for Custom House (PEACH) is a pioneering community organisation in East London. We empower members and improve local conditions through collective action. By building resident power in Newham, we've achieved notable wins, including 60% rent reductions for 250 temporary tenant households and a £300k rent arrears amnesty.

With over 300 members and 12 years of experience, we are ready to expand our impact. We aim to establish a lasting Community Union and share our expertise with communities across the UK.

We are seeking a Community Organiser to lead our Permanent, Safe Homes Now campaign, which aims to ensure people living in the regeneration zone in Custom House and Canning Town live in safe homes today without fear of getting pushed out of their community. This campaign aims to set a new standard for housing in regeneration areas across the UK. You will be responsible for planning and executing strategic campaigns and building PEACH’s membership, while overseeing overall project delivery. You will collaborate with team members and communicate effectively with the Steering Group to drive organisational growth.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the political landscape and have a strong community organising mindset. You should be confident, empathetic and comfortable engaging with a diverse range of people; inspiring them to take action, step into leadership and advocate for change.

Key Responsibilities

- Contribute to developing PEACH's collective power as a Community Union with local residents, members, Steering Group, Trustees/Directors, and fellow Organisers.
- Develop and oversee the execution of strategic plans.
- Build and maintain solid and transformative relationships with new and existing PEACH members.
- Cultivate a community organising culture by training members and staff, refining methods, and creating training materials.
- Identify organising issues with members and develop effective campaign strategies.
- Lead negotiation strategies with key stakeholders and facilitate engaging meetings and events.
- Manage and develop projects within budget, ensuring progress through effective administration and planning.
- Monitor and evaluate PEACH's work, integrating new learnings into practices.
- Scope and develop new projects, support fundraising efforts and provide strategic reports to leadership.

We will also consider applications from candidates who do not meet the full criteria for the role, through the potential offer of a trainee position. This would be offered on a reduced salary, to be discussed at interview. Please ensure you label your applications as TRAINEE if you would like to be considered.

Apply now to find out more!

Closing date: 28-08-2024

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Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a creative and innovative Senior Content Developer to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. This person will create, curate, test and develop high quality mission-focused content primarily for those working with children, young people and the wider church. They will also provide line management support to the Content Developers, and equip, coach and guide those in these roles.

 The successful candidate will:

• Develop high quality content in consultation with the wider Scripture Union England and Wales.
• Uphold and champion high editorial and theological standards in all areas of work 
• Work alongside the Head of Development Hub to provide training in relevant aspects of content development to the wider movement. 
• Develop content that responds to current national research, trends, mission needs and opportunities relating to children and young people.
• Create and manage project specific budgets as agreed with the Head of Development Hub.
• Provide effective and empowering line-management support and project focused coaching to the Content Developer (s), enabling them to excel in their role.

If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter to our HR Officer. Your CV should include a list of the products, print and digital, you have developed over the last five years, explaining your role and where the original idea came from. Please also give specific details of your line management experience, including size of team you managed and in what context.

We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview. For more details, please visit our website and download an application pack.

We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service) and permanent health insurance (PHI), and free Bible reading notes.

*This role is based at Scripture Union’s Offices in Milton Keynes, with the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.

Closing date: Monday 2nd September 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 18th September 2024

Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Court, Opal Drive,  Milton Keynes, MK15 0DF

The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.

This is an exciting opportunity to join RSPB Cymru's fundraising team as Fundraising Assistant. This role provides essential support to the fundraising team, contributing to the organisation's purpose of saving nature.

This role is home based with travel into shared meeting locations and beyond as and when required.

Fundraising Assistant - Wales
Reference: JUL20243179
Location: RSPB Cymru - HQ
Salary: £24,890.00 - £26,720.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

This is a Permanent role for 37.5 hours per week.

What's the role about?

This role provides administrative support to the fundraising team to ensure they are able to deliver the team’s work programme and meet or exceed agreed key performance indicators. Key result areas include;

• Research and identify potential funding sources and match these to agreed priority work to maximise our impact against agreed planned priorities.
• Plan and attend appropriate internal and external meetings and events that support the fundraising team to achieve agreed targets and KPIs.
• Build and develop internal relationships to facilitate exchange of information particularly around financial systems and CRM.
• Compile and submit timely claims to funding organisations to draw down (not secure funds) and ensure they are received promptly against budgeted spend.
• Produce regular reports to assess progress and action needed against KPIs to ensure agreed annual performance targets are met.
• Monitor and ensure accurate administration of funding and CRM databases, in line with the team work programme and the RSPB’s project management framework so that governance and audit requirements are fully met.
• Provide high quality customer service, ensuring funders, donors and supporters have an excellent supporter experience and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.

Essentials:

• Good working knowledge of Excel and financial systems and information sources (e.g. budgets, annual report and accounts).
• Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to deliver a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise tasks effectively, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Good written and verbal communicator.
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of collating, analysing and presenting complex financial information.
• Experience of office or project administration.
• Sales and or/fundraising background. - Desirable
• Understanding of charity sector and associated fundraising techniques.- Desirable
• Knowledge of and/or passion for conservation and the natural world. - Desirable
• Bilingual English/Welsh speaker. - Desirable

Closing date: 23:59, Mon, 2nd Sep 2024

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from the 18th of September 2024

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

We reserve the right to close this avert once sufficient applications have been received.

No agencies please.