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Recently featured as an Escape the City Top 100 Places to Work, The Girls’ Network is an award-winning charity with a large and growing network of supporters, mentors and schools across eight regions of England.
We are now looking for a Network Manager to join us in the North East.
FUNCTION: Delivering our successful mentoring programmes in Tyne & Wear, Tees Valley and across the wider NE area.
WHERE THE ROLE FITS: Reporting to: North Senior Network Manager
SALARY: £27,825 per annum
CONTRACT: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months with possibility of extension
HOURS: 5 days per week, 37.5 hours (with some evening work)
LOCATION: Home based with weekly travel to schools and partners across the NE region. (Access to own vehicle required)
WHAT WE DO
Young people from lower income families are 40% less likely to go to University than wealthier peers (Dept for Education, 2020) which can have a lifelong impact on earning potential. Covid-19 has deepened inequalities (Social Mobility Foundation, 2022) and negatively impacted on young people's wellbeing (GirlGuiding, 2020). We believe that no girls should have their futures limited by their gender, sex, ethnicity, background, or parental income and they should be supported to realise their ambitions, to discover their self-worth, and to develop their capacity to shape their world and their futures.
We work in communities of least advantage across England to deliver two core programmes to achieve this vision. Through our mentoring programme we connect 14-19 year old girls with a mentor and a wider network of role models who are women and deliver opportunities which help them to build life skills and nurture their ambitions. Based on the idea that 'you can't be what you can't see', our mentors often help girls to broaden their horizons and create a more positive vision of their futures. After the programme, the mentees can join a free, lifelong network of support - our Ambassador Community, which offers further opportunities to reach their goals, build their confidence and to share their voices and experiences.
Our programmes help girls and young women to develop the knowledge, skills, self-belief and opportunities to thrive, and to be supported as part of a network that champions them and ensures their voices are heard.
THE ROLE
This is an exciting role joining a Programme Team of 15 staff based throughout the UK. There is a small team of 3 based in the North East. You will work closely and collaborate with the other Network Managers and share some priorities across the region, working to develop the region as a whole. This is a role reliant on good relationships. 70-80% of the role is about relationship building (with schools, mentors and partners), coordination and the tracking/ administration of those relationships. Only 15-20% of the role is direct delivery with the girls in the region.
Mentoring programme
- Manage overall success of the cohorts (groups of mentees and mentors) in your region, including coordinating and administering events and communications for cohorts in your area.
- Deliver engaging on-boarding sessions for mentees
- Design and deliver events and workshops for mentees
- Deliver matching of mentees and mentors at in-person events or virtually
- Work with the wider programme team to train mentors
- Support mentors once matched through regular check-ins, monthly emails and ad-hoc conversations
- Collect data to track the progress, and impact of, mentoring relationships
- Support mentors with safeguarding concerns, following The Girls’ Network process in line with our child protection policy
- Develop effective relationships with schools, on-boarding, supporting and retaining the partnerships
Partnerships
- Work with the Senior Network Manager in your area to identify professional partnerships and sponsorship with local and national businesses
- Work with the Senior Network Manager in your area to actively recruit mentors to the programme, especially by engaging in community networks.
The Girls’ Network reputation and network
- Advocate The Girls’ Network at every opportunity, through local media, PR activities and social media
- Identify opportunities to build the reputation of The Girls’ Network in the North and through events and networking
- Report significant successes and achievements to relevant staff members
Ongoing success of The Girls’ Network
- Work with the Programme Team to identify key areas for programme development
- Opportunities to get involved in programme and wider organisational projects
- Understand the development of school initiatives nationally and in your region, and understand their impact and implications for The Girls’ Network programmes
- Attend programme and whole team meetings and team days
- Maintain and champion a girls-centred way of working
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
Essential skills, knowledge and attributes
- You are deeply passionate and driven to achieve equal opportunities for all and will keep the girls we work with at the heart of your work
- You are able to build and manage a number of relationships with a variety of different people and are confident speaking to both young people and adults within schools and businesses
- You are comfortable with delivering set training sessions in person or online
- Project or programme management experience and able to prioritise conflicting priorities
- You are target oriented and will work towards achieving objectives and key results (OKRs) for the region
Desirable skills, knowledge and attributes
- You are flexible in your approach to working with a small organisation and understand the time and resource limitations
- You have safeguarding knowledge and experience
- You have experience of Salesforce or another CRM system
OUR BENEFITS
We want to help everyone achieve more at work as well as in their personal lives and in their wider career, so that they feel proud of the part they play at The Girls' Network. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity in employment and to developing working practices and policies that support work-life balance.
Benefits
- Pension scheme; employer contribution of 3% and employee of 5%
- 27 holiday days per year, plus public holidays (pro-rata)
- Extended and comprehensive sick pay policy
- Enhanced Family Leave pay policy
Learning & Development
- Annual training budget upon completion of your probation period (pro rata)
- Professional development support and allocated time off for training
- Continual learning and development through team days and whole staff training.
The Way We Work
- Flexible working policy: we respect that people have commitments and provide flexible working hours through discussion
- A positive and supportive team culture, regular check-ins and optional social events
- Working from home allowance to support you with essential tech needs
- We support you with a Girls’ Network buddy who you can reach out to beyond the induction period.
OUR VALUES
- We are young-person centered: our work and our decisions are centered around the girls and young women that we serve
- We are curious: we listen, we learn, and we do something about it
- We are unashamedly ourselves: we are authentic and celebrate each other for who we are
- We are ambitious and courageous: we know that might mean doing things differently or taking a risk. We acknowledge our strengths and when we need help
- We believe in the power of connection: that we can achieve more by working together.
YOU CAN'T BE WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
We want to ensure that our team is inclusive and representative of the girls we work with, so we particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced of one or more of the following: being from a low-income family; have received free school meal; being the first in your family to go to University; identify as Black, Asian or another ethnic minority background. We have an active and cross organisational Equity, Diversion and Inclusion Strategy in place. We are a proud supporter of Show the Salary and The Halo Code.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website for further information, the candidate pack and details on how to apply.
Closing date is 9am Monday 29th July.
Interviews will be held online on Friday 2nd and Monday 5th August.
Good luck with your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Remote in Europe
Salary: £52,997 - £66,246 (GBP) if based in United Kingdom
About the role
The Senior People Advisor works within the People and Culture team to provide staff with advisory support across the whole employee lifecycle from onboarding through to offboarding and ongoing HR support, which reflects and highlights our organisational culture and values. The role is supported by the People team who operate across the globe and work collaboratively to ensure our culture, people and processes are well aligned. The role will lead on providing advice on employee relations issues to all employees and people managers in their regions.
You will also ensure that staff who are hired and/or paid through PEOs receive the same positive, welcoming and nurturing experience as staff who are employed directly by Sunrise.
You will work closely with the Learning and Development Director and People and Culture team to assist in the design and delivery of areas that drive culture and transformation across Sunrise. This will include overseeing and utilizing our LMS system and supporting leadership development, JEDI, core compliance related areas and any other areas identified as part of learning needs analysis. You will also support the evaluation of our programmes, tools and techniques for delivering learning.
The role will also lead on developing the curriculum for our organisation wide onboarding programme and materials.
Key Responsibilities
Provide generalist people support that will include areas such as:
- Employee/industrial relations - providing support, advice and guidance on a range of issues including conflict management and working with and escalating when required to our people and culture lead(s)
- Providing onboarding support and coordinating issue of contracts and any updates to employment for specific for regions that you support
- Providing local hiring support working with the Hiring Advisor as needed, this may include coordination support, quality assuring our process and providing advice to hiring managers.
- Being first point of call to responds to queries /requests for your regions and escalating as appropriate to People and Culture Lead(s)
- Support the implementation of the JEDI strategy within the regions you work in
Managing communications between PEOs and Sunrise and their HR leads for Europe based staff (Remote, Safeguard,Velocity) with some support for North American based staff including:
- Facilitating employee life cycle to facilitate pre-boarding, payroll changes, onboarding and offboarding including exit interviews.
- Providing the PEO with guidance and updates on employee relations issues e.g. performance management, grievances, workplace health & safety, etc. by investigating issues, evaluating potential solutions and assisting in implementing agreed-upon actions via the PEO.
- Working with PEO’s to seek advice and expertise on labour law legislation and related risks, to ensure that alignment between Sunrise and PEO HR practices is balanced with compliance to local legislation.
Specialist areas will include:
Learning and Development
- Work with the Director of Learning and Development and People and Culture Leads to design, deliver and implement opportunities that are aligned with learning needs
- Work with Managers to regularly evaluate learning needs analysis and seeking input from L&D Director to design solutions where appropriate
- Support with sourcing, design and delivery of compliance related resources and learning for the organisation
- Utilize our learning management system to support learning activities and development and maintenance of the LMS
- Oversee and develop our approach to onboarding globally and lead on the design and implementation of the curriculum, ensuring regular updates are made as we grow
- Evaluate the effectiveness of learning activities working with the L&D Director to develop a consistent framework
Other
- Leads and/or participates in HR-operational related projects, e.g. Intranet, HRIS, program reviews, etc
- Works with P&C Leads to provide relevant data and reports for board and organisation reporting
Required skills, knowledge and experience
- A working knowledge of, and experience in a people advisory role, in particular contemporary HR practices and related regulatory/compliance requirements.
- Prior experience (equivalent to 5 years of experience) and success in designing and delivering learning interventions with experience of remote content design and delivery.
- Knowledge of and experience of applying learning theories and best practices
- Experience of managing commercial partnerships and relationships with third party suppliers
- Experience of designing and delivering learning experiences globally taking into consideration JEDI and cultural differences.
- Experience of using learning technologies, learning management systems and/or virtual learning environments.
- A high level of emotional intelligence, with advanced communications and engagement skills (rapport building, influencing and trust building).
- Advanced level organisational, time management and administrative skills. Operational focussed project management experience, including competence in using project management tools (ideally Asana, or similar)
- Well developed experience of managing issues and conflict management, troubleshooting and problem solving skills, together with a positive, collaborative approach.
- Experience of facilitation and coaching and implementing coaching programmes (Essential)
- A strong commitment to the principles of justice, equality, diversity and inclusion within the context of developing learning opportunities
- A passion for action on climate change and a commitment to social justice
Job requirements
- Full working rights for the country in which you will be working. The Sunrise Project is unable to sponsor applicants for employment visas.
- Employment background checks are required.
- Intermittent travel with advanced notice may be required.
How Sunrise supports its staff
The Sunrise Project is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. Sunrise has the following in place to help us achieve that, noting pro rata will apply for part time staff and/or temporarily appointed-fixed term staff. The successful candidate will be hired via a Professional Employment Organisation (PEO) on behalf of the Sunrise Project, so conditions of employment may vary.
- Statutory benefits and entitlements of the country in which you are employed.
- Sunrise may provide additional benefits, where in-country entitlements are less than our standard package, where applicable including:
- Paid Parental Leave that is gender-neutral & inclusive of all types of families, incl. Parental Return To Work & Keeping In Touch Program
- Life Leave (up to 40 days p.a. for significant personal reasons)
- Public Holiday + Cultural Leave
- Workspace Benefits incl: Macbook & accessories, initial $2,000* for home workspace & IT equipment + $800* every 2 years + up to $75/mth phone/data/internet (equivalent local currency) .
- Shared office support
Additionally we offer:
- Flexible Working Policy
- VIDA - An AI tool to support your health and wellbeing
- Regular all-org and team meetings & retreats
- Learning & Development Program incl. a professional development budget for every staff member
- Coaching & manager support with regular 1:1 meetings
- Annual performance & development reviews with 360 feedback
- A co-developed work plan to ensure clarity on your role & key responsibilities
- We provide our staff with a voice on issues that concern them via consultation, caucuses, working groups, and surveys.
How to apply for this job
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Job Description
Salary: £43,000 to £48,000 1.0 FTE, part time applicants will be considered
Contract length: 2 years, with potential for extension
Location: Thames21’s main office at the Guildhall, City of London; but we also offer hybrid working
Responsible to: Head of Improving Rivers
Responsible for: Improving Rivers Programme Managers
About Thames21:
Thames21 is a leading environmental charity, working across London and the Thames Basin to deliver high-impact nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis through restoring rivers, whilst also connecting communities to their local green-blue spaces and inspiring long-term stewardship of them.
About the team
The Improving Rivers team is a dynamic and driven team which seeks to deliver effective and long-term restoration of river and catchment ecosystems. We work in cross sectoral partnership across the Thames Basin. The team takes a nature-based solutions approach and explores innovations as well as effectively deliver standard impactful approaches which drive the restoration of river ecosystems.
Diversity at Thames21
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Thames21 is key to our success and as such we employ staff from a diverse range of backgrounds, this we feel is key in ensuring that everybody has an equal opportunity and is not treated differently or discriminated against because of their characteristics. We value the voices of our individual employees, and we strive to work in a collaborative, innovative balanced way. The postholder must actively support this.
Purpose of the role
The postholder will support the strategic development of the Improving Rivers portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Improving Rivers and Improving Rivers Managers. The postholder will be responsible for implementing the strategic development of the team in partnership with the Improving Rivers Managers, whilst oversee and supporting the Improving Rivers Managers to implement Thames21 projects and programmes that achieve our 5 year plan goals. The Improving Rivers team covers a diverse portfolio including teams focused on River Restoration, Environmental Evidence, Catchment Partnerships and Rural Solutions. These programmes including cross sectoral work including public, private, academic and community partners, as well as using mechanisms such as Environmental Markets and implementing (and challenging) government policy. These outcomes are integrated into the work on Thames21’s Engagement and Learning Team that develops and delivers a wide range of practical volunteering activities and targeted recruitment and awareness raising to ensure project better reflect the communities we work in and improve health and wellbeing outcomes.
Thames21 is looking for a skilled leader and with strategic vision who must have a genuine passion for and understanding of our mission and a love of rivers.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1) Strategic Direction
Support the strategic development of the Thames21 Improving Rivers Portfolio of work, in liaison with the Head of Improving Rivers and the Chief Executive.
o Support development of operational targets that directly contribute to achieving the organisations mission and priority area of Thames21’s 5 year plan 2023-2028.
o Support development of strategies and oversee the implementation of action plans to achieve targets and organisation mission.
o Ensure that effective Monitoring and Evaluation procedures are embedded across the organisation’s projects and programmes.
o Ensure E&L projects and programmes integrate and complement Thames21’s other work, whilst maintaining good relationships with the senior management team.
2) Leadership and Management
Managing the Improving Rivers Team, support and directing managers, programme and budget oversight to achieve the objectives of Thames21’s strategy plan.
o Support and develop Improving Rivers Managers to achieve their targets and objectives including the development of their teams/areas of work
o Guide, support the Improving Rivers Team in the delivery of the portfolio of work, ensuring their well-being, performance at work and professional development.
o Enable cross team collaborations and development for multi-benefits.
3) Business and organisation development
Support and enable delivery of Thames21’s wider strategy.
o Support development that will enhance the organisations performance and be responsible for seeing them through to implementation
o Support oversight of and lead on bids and project development for funds/programmes which are assessed on their technical competencies related to the Improving Rivers portfolio
o Support development of Strategic Environmental Markets and support/lead development of large/strategically important government bids/funding for Improving Rivers in partnership with other areas
o Support the creation of systems that build the skills of the team so they can develop more strategic and impactful projects and programmes independently and ensure they are implemented.
o Development and support strategic partnerships to achieve the organisation goals.
4) Work with the Head of Improving Rivers and Senior Management Team to ensure the organisation is performing effectively and that its systems and processes support the successful implementation of the Five-Year Plan.
o Ensure the organisation is financially sustainable and carry out accurate financial management, auditing invoicing, reporting and planning.
o Support development of organisational policies, practices and structures and ensure they are applied across the organisation.
o Ensure resources are applied proportionally across the organisation.
o Establish and maintain practices of data collection for portfolio measurement indices, ensuring the data is entered into Thames21’s data collection platforms.
o Oversee the application of Health and Safety throughout the team
Other Duties
This job description cannot cover every issue or task that may arise within Thames21. At various times the post-holder will be directed to carry out other reasonable duties in support of other Thames21 activities that are consistent with those in this Job Description.
For more intormation and how to apply, please see the attached job description.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job title: Patient Support & Advocacy Officer
Reporting to: Regional Project Manager
Location: Based at home, situated across the Salford and Greater Manchester region with regular travel to assigned renal units.
Hours: Full time hours, 35 hour per week. Must be sufficiently flexible to work irregular hours as demanded by the requirements of the post.
Contract: fixed term post until the end of May 2026
Salary: £28,000 pa
An opportunity to provide practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by chronic kidney disease. You will engage with kidney patients, their families, and carers as a source of information, support, and advocacy, in order to improve care and wellbeing outcomes for patients.
This may be in the hospital or other care setting, on the phone, online or face-to-face in a mutually acceptable public place.
The role will cover the main renal units and satellite dialysis units across your designated area in Salford and Greater Mancherster. Frequent travel and attendance is expected at some sites.
Responsibilities
• With support, establish the Kidney Care UK Patient Support & Advocacy Service in the region so patients, their families, carers and professionals to access independent support on social, financial, health advocacy and wellbeing
• Be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service across the region and the effective management of a caseload. This involves regular attendance at renal clinics in the region, building relationships with health and care professionals and being available for patients in the renal unit, on the phone or online, or to meet at a mutually convenient public location
• To support patients to build the skills and confidence needed to positively navigate the challenges presented by health, social care, benefits, and financial support pathways, and to overcome barriers and promote independence
• To support patients to connect with services to ensure that they are engaged in shared decision making and that their voice is central to shaping the care and support they receive
• To raise awareness of Kidney Care UK and the benefits of the Patient Support & Advocacy Service amongst kidney patients, their families, carers, and professionals across the region
• To be a primary source of, or gateway to, local information and access to:
◌ Kidney Care UK Money & Energy Advice services, supporting income maximisation
◌ Kidney Care UK Patient Grants programme, raising awareness of the programme and supporting applications
◌ Kidney Care UK Counselling Service and other appropriate services to meet patients emotional and psychological needs
◌ Reliable and accurate patient information relating to kidney disease, patient pathways, models of care, and patient choice
◌ Benefits and finances, including employment, housing, and grants from charities including Kidney Care UK benefits and welfare service
To provide insight on patients’ concerns and unmet needs to inform Kidney Care UK research, campaigns, and new service development activity
• To maintain patient records to allow effective reporting on key performance indicators about patient activity and service outputs
• Identify and create relationships with key services and professionals across the region, to ensure patients, their families, and carers can easily access the Patient Support & Advocacy Service
• To work in a way that respects the personal, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the individual and maintains the confidentiality of information they may have shared with you
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
THE ROLE: Full-time (37 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and benefits are available to download from this advert.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join two well-established teams, YMCA Dialogue and the Single Point of Access (SPoA) service. We are looking for a Dialogue Project Administrator to provide vital administrative support to the SPoA team in Worthing, whilst also providing an important link between YMCA and SPoA and ensuring that both services work together effectively to provide wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people.
In delivering the role, you will provide efficient administrative and organisational support for YMCA Dialogue. This role will sit alongside colleagues from West Sussex County Council and Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust in the Single Point of Access (SPoA) for emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children and young people across West Sussex.
Hybrid role - working for a minimum of three days on site with the SPoA team in Worthing and the remaining days from home (Some travel across West Sussex may be required from time to time). Your expected working pattern will be Monday to Thursday, 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
ABOUT YOU: We know there are great candidates who may not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself and why perhaps you are looking to take the next step.
You will already have solid experience of administrative duties and operating administrative systems. You will be able to deal positively and professionally with the general public, clients, and other professionals. You will also have a good working knowledge and understanding of relevant IT packages, such as Microsoft Office Suite, as well as experience using clinical/health systems such as Care Notes and System One.
CLOSING DATE: 12 August 2024 at midnight.We reserve the right to close this advert early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: In applying for this role, you give your consent for the West Sussex Single Point of Access (SPoA) recruiting managers to have sight of your application and CV for shortlisting purposes. These details will be shared by secure email transfer following the closing date and in line with Data protection and GDPR.
An inclusive workplace - We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve.
Accessibility - If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Enrych has been developing its strategic plan which will enable us to grow our impact and enhance the opportunities for disabled people. We are looking for a new Chief Executive who can take our strategic plans to the next stage and lead our Team of committed individuals to deliver these. We follow the social model of disability so work hard to remove the barriers which can prevent disabled people achieving their goals and aspirations. Our new Chief Executive will have a passion for equity and inclusion and a good understanding of disability issues. They will also be committed to supporting and developing our staff to be the best versions of themselves. We work with over 600 people with disabilities, multiple agencies and stakeholders and our income is derived from delivering contracts with local authorities and traditional fundraising.
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About Global Health 50/50
Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) provides rigorous data and insight in the pursuit of gender equality within global health and across sectors, systems and frameworks.
Established in 2017, GH5050 operates as an independent, evidence-driven initiative with charitable status registered in the UK. Our ethos revolves around the principles of human rights, particularly in relation to gender equality, and we are resolute in our commitment to effecting meaningful change.
At GH5050, we embrace an authoritative, analytical approach, underpinned by a genuine concern for social justice and equity. Our work transcends borders, drawing upon a wealth of data-led insights to inform policy, shape discourse, and drive tangible progress. As a trusted source of information and analysis, we serve as both catalyst and convener, fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to effect change.
While founded to monitor and act on inequalities and inequities in the global health sector, GH5050 is now embarking on an ambitious expansion into new sectors, including law and justice and finance and economics building upon our proven model of data-driven advocacy. By leveraging partnerships, engaging stakeholders, and amplifying marginalised voices, we aim to make enduring contributions to the global pursuit of gender parity and social justice.
Context
Through our flagship annual report and Gender and Health Index, GH5050 provides the only bird’s-eye view of gender, inclusion and equality in the global health sector today. The report assesses 200 organisations annually across a core set of variables on policies and practices to tackle power and privilege imbalances within the workplace, the gender and geography of organisational leadership, and whether gender is considered in any organisations' external-facing programmatic or policy work. Working with research and advocacy partners, supported by an advisory group, gender and health experts and a team of research consultants, GH5050 leverages the research data and evidence to engage with the assessed organisations directly.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the world’s leading research and accountability initiatives for gender equality. You will join a small and growing team of staff working at GH5050, taking responsibility for the Global Health workstream. The role will involve project design and management, conducting research and policy analysis, maintaining strong working relationships with partner organisations as well as with other GH5050 staff, dissemination, engagement and impact. These responsibilities will be exercised at global and in partnership at country levels. The post holder will take a leading responsibility for the management of research consultants contributing to the health workstream with the support of the Head of Research & Impact.
We are looking for a motivated, proactive, dynamic, collaborative and meticulously detail-oriented individual to join our team and encourage applications from people who meet the person specification and are interested in taking on the tasks and responsibilities of this key role in GH5050.
Role Responsibilities
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Project design and management: Project manage the full process of producing the GH5050 Global Health reports, policy briefs, case studies of organisational change, and a range of outputs tailored to meet the goals of the GH5050 Strategy. Oversee and take ownership for the processes from research and analysis to drafting and production of GH5050 outputs.
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Collaboration across GH5050 Ongoing collaboration with GH5050 colleagues including the research teams in other sectors, communications team.. Work closely with the finance officer on budgeting and financial reporting.
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Team recruitment, leadership/management and research coordination: Hire, onboard and train teams of data collectors and provide regular support and quality control. Oversee and support the research team, develop detailed project plans, arrange regular project meetings, and ensure that project deliverables are met and produced in a rigorous and timely manner.
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Consultant management and liaison: Identify and recruit consultants, and provide training and guidance as required, for specific tasks to produce GH5050 outputs. Supervise consultants’ work to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs. Liaise with consultants on various tasks during the report production process.
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Conduct research, data validation and analysis: Undertake research and data collection for reports and other outputs, including literature research on organisational policies and practices, policy content analysis and workforce data extraction.
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Supervise research. Be responsible for the supervision of research consultants and data collection team; . Implement processes for ensuring research quality and validity is maintained. Ensure the timely delivery of quality, validated outputs, including on statistical analysis, writing, data validation, data visualisation, graphic design and layout, and the production of dissemination and communications materials.
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Database management: Manage, validate and clean large and complex datasets.
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Stakeholder management: Be a trusted first point of contact for organisations who are reviewed as part of the GH5050 report. This includes preparing and distributing formal communications to CEOs / Board Chairs and a designated focal point within each organisation, responding to queries, and managing the process of data validation with organisations. Support and engage the Health Advisory Council to optimise its value add. Ensure that the Head of Research and Impact, and other members of the leadership team as needed, is engaged at critical points in the research process, including the development of new indicators, the interpretation of the data and findings generation.
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Report production: Prepare drafts of reports including in collaboration with professional writers when appropriate, to identify the key messages and key findings, data visualisations, background and other written contributions, such as forewords and quotes. Liaise with web designers, who will build data validation platforms and a new website to host the reports, and report design teams.
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Partnership building and management: Be responsible for ensuring a productive and equitable relationship with research and partners, and advisory/expert groups. Prepare reports for Trustees and funders.
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High-impact communication and dissemination: Work closely with the GH5050 communications lead as well as an external communications partner(s) to develop strategic communication and dissemination strategies for these research outputs. This includes preparing compelling key findings and messages from report research and developing a range of additional communications outputs for key stakeholders including launch events, presentations, policy briefs, op-eds and papers for peer-reviewed publications and ensuring the delivery of public events and launches.
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Internal communications: Take responsibility for maintaining regular and comprehensive internal communications within the charity, reporting on progress and flagging any risks or challenges to project timelines.
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While peer-reviewed publications are not a primary aim of GH5050, we encourage our researchers to publish in the academic literature and when they do so to practise equitable partnership practices in relation to authorship.
Person specification
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PhD level qualification preferred. If Masters level qualification then equivalent and demonstrable relevant professional level experience
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Experience conducting mixed methods research, including innovative methods of data collection, indicator development, database management, and qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation
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Experience in research project management, ideally within an academic or policy environment
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Experience in policy analysis and developing recommendations based on this analysis
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Knowledge of the global health landscape, and ideally a good understanding of the key issues relating to gender and equality of opportunity in the workplace, global development and organisational change
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An emerging thought leader in the field of global health
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A network in the health sector which extends beyond academic actors to practitioners and thought leaders
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Experience in statistical programming (e.g. use of R) would be an advantage.
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Knowledge of gender and its relationship to: (i) the health sector; (ii) and/or the research/evidence methods in (e.g. policy analysis); (iii) and/or approaches to organisational change, would be an advantage.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and experience producing clear, concise, engaging and evidence-led written outputs such as reports, policy briefs, academic papers and op-eds
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Experience of effectively managing a team, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative professional relationships with a wide range of partners across diverse contexts, including whilst working remotely
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Experience working independently and effective decision making to manage competing priorities and ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard
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High level of proficiency in MS Excel and experience in using a wide range of software, including data visualisation packages
Competencies
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Attention to detail and high level of accuracy including excellent organisational and planning skills
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Knowledge and experience in at least one research method relevant to the work of GH5050
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An organised approach to time management, including the ability to work to deadlines.
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Strong cultural competencies with experience in developing and maintaining research partnerships across a variety of settings and contexts
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A commitment to social and gender justice
All Staff are required to:
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Demonstrate commitment to GH5050’s organisational values, including exercising high ethical standards and research integrity, with attention to teamwork and collaboration
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Ensure that they have read and understood all mandatory policies and procedures
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Uphold the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the charity
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Act always within the charity rules, policies, procedures, and any other statutory requirements
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Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to the improvement and development of the charity
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Undertake training as required
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Attend staff and team meetings as required, including in-person at the Cambridge office at least one or two days per week
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Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues and visitors
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To establish, foster and maintain close working relationships with other functions to allow swift resolution of issues and sharing of knowledge
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Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities
Our generous staff benefits include:
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28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In addition, we may provide 3 days leave over the Christmas and New Year period
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Flexible working arrangements – mainly remote working and with at least 1-2 days per week in the Cambridge office
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5% employer pension contribution
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Employee assistance programme (EAP) via Health Assured
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Professional development and training
Global Health 50/50 wants to fast-forward the pace of change to make global health more gender equal.
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Partnership Manager - Wales
Location: The role will be based out of the BookTrust Offices in Cardiff. BookTrust works in a hybrid and flexible way with an expectation of a minimum of 8 face to face collaboration days per month which could be at the Cardiff office, visiting partners across Wales and on occasions UK wide travel. There will therefore be reasonable travel needed to fulfil the role, with occasional overnight stays.
Contract: Full-time, open to discussing flexible and part-time options
Salary: £36,000.00
BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school. Working with every local authority in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and supported by a range of funders including the Arts Council England, Northern Ireland and Wales Governments, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.
We’re looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual with a demonstrable ability to build strong and successful delivery and strategic relationships with a range of external stakeholders, including primary and secondary schools, local authorities, education sector organisations as well as other civil society organisations. The role will also involve ensuring the successful delivery of a set of BookTrust’s programmes and activities so strong organisational skills, experience of collaborating with different internal functional teams and being thorough and meticulous will be necessary attributes.
The Partnerships Manager will also contribute to the development of new activities and programmes and lead on the programme training and national and regional events for Wales so experience of devising and implementing new programmes and training would be advantageous.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to our website along with a covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.
Closing date: 31st July at 11:59pm.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity
We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team to discuss your requirements further.
BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.
This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.
Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.
In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.
As Southall Black Sisters’ in-house Immigration Solicitor, you will provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future. Your work will play a vital role in providing expert legal advice and representation to our vulnerable clients, free of charge. As access to free or low-cost legal advice becomes scarcer, this support is now more important than ever.
You will collaborate across all our teams, particularly with the NRPF (No Recourse to Public Funds) and the Policy teams. This role offers the opportunity to engage closely with key campaigns and projects, with a view to influencing change within the legal and governmental landscape.
By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.
Why work with Southall Black Sisters?
Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Hybrid working
- Enhanced pension contribution
- Enhanced sick pay
- Subsidised public transport season ticket
- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists
- Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
- A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
- Organisation-wide away days
- Career development pathways and support
- The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
- Employer eye care scheme
To Apply
Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.
Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join us to play a vital role in raising funds so that Catching Lives can meet the increasing need for our homelessness services. As Fundraising Officer, you'll work closely with the CEO as part of an enthusiastic, dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
Catching Lives will support you to join the Level Three Fundraiser Apprenticeship at the University of Kent and provide day study release during the programme, which is mostly taught online. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your knowledge and skills for a career in charity fundraising. For more information see the recruitment pack.
The role requires strong communication and organisational skills. You’ll manage a varied workload, including public-facing responsibilities such as attending events and engaging supporters across the community, alongside desk-based activities around data, finance and planning. You’ll be supported to apply your transferable skills and to develop as a fundraiser.
Please submit a CV of no more than 2 pages, plus a short covering letter/email saying how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification (see recruitment pack).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to work as part of a small team to deliver sessions and empower adults with learning disabilities and autism? We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team player to join our team as an Assistant Facilitator.
Share is a registered charity and a centre for training and wellbeing. We provide a range of programmes helping adults with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs become more happy, healthy and independent. Our vision is a world where disabled people are fully included in society, living the life they choose, and we need talented people to help us make that happen.
You’ll help people build the life skills they need to make positive long term changes. You’ll support our students in small sessions providing individualised attention to students, both at our training centres and out in the community. You’ll help our students achieve their personal objectives and keep learning in an engaging, fun and stimulating way.
Main responsibilities
- You’ll work flexibly to support students to engage in a variety of projects and classes
- You’ll be responsible for completing daily administrative tasks including recording student learning and maintaining wellbeing records
- You’ll provide flexible delivery support, delivering whole or part sessions as and when needed
- You’ll independently set up, plan and lead free time activities
Who we’re looking for
- You’ll have experience working within social care and providing services directly to adult with learning disabilities and autism (paid or unpaid)
- You’ll demonstrate experience in leading classes, project activities and/or sessions without support
- You’re an excellent communicator, someone who listens with great patience and empathy
- You’re able to inspire trust and confidence, behaving with integrity and honesty at all times
- Most importantly, you share our strong commitment to the inclusion of disabled people in society, you believe in equality for all
Why work for us?
Share is committed to empowering disabled people. You’ll make a difference every day, helping people to live as independently as possible.
Our values drive us forward. They provide the framework for everything we do, including who we hire. We believe everyone has something to offer others, and we build on people's individual talents, interests and abilities. We think happy employees are successful employees.
We won employer of the year at the Wandsworth Business Awards in 2019 and we hold gold Investors in People accreditation. This means we truly understand the value of people: we focus on what people can do, not what holds them back. And we have robust policies in place so that every single person working at Share takes ownership for making our programmes come to life.
We’ve been praised for our supportive working environment where everyone has a voice and is valued. You’ll be surrounded by people who support you, challenge you, and inspire you.
How to apply
We positively welcome applications from all parts of the community and from people with diverse cultural backgrounds and lived experience.
Please send us your CV and a cover letter. In your letter, please tell us:
- What is your experience of working with SEN adults in a training capacity?
- What is your understanding of challenging behaviour?
- What are your top three qualities that make you an excellent Assistant Facilitator?
Please also complete our equal opportunities form which can be downloaded on our website. Please return the three documents (CV, cover letter and equal opportunities form) to us.
If you would like to have chat about the role or visit us prior to applying, please contact us.
We focus on ability and believe people work best when they feel valued, safe and happy. We do all that we can to make sure that Share is friendly and welcoming to everyone. All CVs and applications are sanitised to ensure unbiased recruitment.
This job is subject to two satisfactory references, evidence of qualifications, an enhanced DBS check and providing evidence of the right to work in the UK. If you are disabled and would like to discuss other ways of submitting your application, please contact us.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A role reflecting the step change ambition in the delivery of The National Lottery Community Fund’s ‘It starts with community’ strategy to 2030. This is an exciting, demanding and varied role at a time of optimistic change.
As Chief Communications Officer you will provide strategic leadership of our Communications and Engagement functions. Sat within our Funding Strategy, Communications and Impact Directorate (FSCI), you will be leading our Branding/Content/Digital and Strategic Communications teams in the delivery of The National Lottery Community Fund, UK wide, external engagement strategy.
This role requires a proven communications leader with expertise in team building and problem solving across the full breadth of external communications and engagement in a complex and evolving environment, creating a culture which encourages innovation.
We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
Interview Date: Wednesday 4th/11th September
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.
Essential criteria
• Significant experience of leading an integrated specialist communications and engagement team
• Strong influential leader with experience leading a function through organisational change
• Proven track records of developing and delivering a significant innovative communications and stakeholder strategy
• Working with a range of stakeholders including government
• An ability to develop and enhance excellent relationships internally and externally to ensure that our communication and engagement functions are improving and furthering the delivery of our core work
• Experience professional leadership in a newly forming central function/service across an organisation to deliver their strategy
• Experience of ensuring that communication and engagement function directly supports the organisations operational delivery
• Understanding of the political and policy environment we operate in
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £30,285 - £32,330 per annum, pro-rata for part time hours
Location: Islington, London, N1
Start date: September 2024
Our client Peter Bedford Housing Association (PBHA) is a housing association with charitable aims that create positive change in people’s lives. As well as homes and support, PBHA empowers people to learn, access work and discover their creative talents. Based in Hackney, Islington and Newham, PBHA work with people who are homeless, have mental ill health, learning difficulties and multiple needs. PBHA’s work enables people to move on and lead independent lives.
The role:
The postholder will work in partnership with the support service provider to deliver a quality housing management service to 11 tenants with learning disabilities. Post holders will work from a purpose new build service in Islington. The postholder will have access to PBHA local offices where appropriate. The post holder will be issued the IT equipment necessary to facilitate mobile working.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• To be responsible for working a caseload of tenants at this service.
• Identifying individual tenancy needs through assessment and an identified Housing Plan detailing risks, needs and move on plans.
• Provide a weekly housing management drop in.
• Ensure that tenants apply for benefits where eligible, and signpost tenants to information on how to maximise income.
• Record and monitor any breaches of tenancy agreement and work proactively and within procedures to resolve them.
• Liaise with support officers, the Income officer, and the finance department to provide effective prevention and management of rent issues.
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure void targets are met and properties are let within agreed timescale.
• Assist in the moving in/out process.
• Deal with complaints, nuisance and tenancy disputes as they arise. Work with tenants to promote self-help and mediation approaches to dispute resolution and address and escalate in line with procedure.
• Carry out regular building inspections, reporting repairs.
• Enforce the conditions of tenancy that enable PBHA to undertake urgent works such as electrical testing.
• Carry out H&S and fire checks and assessment, liaising closely with others to ensure that follow up actions are completed.
• Report safeguarding concerns as appropriate.
Customer Focused Services:
• Promote and support tenants to access participation and co-production opportunities.
• To take collective responsibility for any shortfalls identified through complaints.
• To act within the Professional standards for engaging with complaints as set by the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Team Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that proper records are kept, and information is passed to other team members as necessary.
• To ensure that PBHA’s computerised and manual systems are accurately updated specifically in relation to contact with tenants and stakeholders.
• To meet required standards and contract compliance of commissioning bodies where PBHA delivers a service.
All staff are expected to:
• Work co-operatively as part of a team and with other teams.
• Participate in staff training and development activities.
• Ensure the observation of all PBHA’s policies and practices, including those relating to equality and diversity, data, health and safety, financial control, standing orders, sustainability, recruitment, supervision, appraisals, sickness and disciplinary.
Access Information:
The post is based at the project, Rosehip House and Isledon Hub. Rosehip House has step-free access and is accessible to wheelchair users. Isledon Hub has step-only access. The role may involve some travel within Islington and working in tenants’ homes.
Main Conditions of Service:
This is a part-time position. The post is for 15 hours per week. Duties will occasionally be carried out over evenings and some public holidays. Overtime is not paid but in line with Agile working, hours can be averaged out over a 2-week period. PBHA implements Agile working practices which are to be negotiated with the line manager.
In common with all posts at PBHA, confirmation of appointment is subject to a probationary period (6 months).
PBHA is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and is striving to be an anti-racist organisation.
Role Requirements:
Although we are keeping direct experience/knowledge requirements to a minimum, we do need you to use the application form or covering letter to demonstrate your capabilities, in relation to each point listed under role requirements. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competences have helped you achieve positive results.
The minimum experience required for the post is:
• To have worked in a paid or voluntary capacity with at least one of the following groups: people who have mental ill health; learning difficulties; people who have been homeless and rootless; or people who have alcohol-related problems. It is preferable that you have experience working with people with learning difficulties. To have an understanding of the particular wellbeing needs of minority ethnic groups.
The competencies required for the post are the ability to:
• Can positively contribute and take initiative; good negotiation skills
• To be positive, resourceful, and resilient when working in challenging environment
• Able to constructively challenge and lead positive change
• Understanding and ability to manage boundaries effectively
• Good verbal, written & positive interpersonal communication skills, ensuring that stakeholders are treated with respect and dignity
• Ability to manage, plan and take responsibility for your own caseload
• Establish productive partnerships with a range of key stakeholders
• Good computer literacy including the ability to use Windows applications and word processing and database packages.
• Have the flexibility to accommodate work responsibilities that occasionally extend beyond normal working hours at short notice.
• Work in partnership with the support provider to provide an excellent, joined-up service for the tenants
PBHA offers in return:
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service
• Company pension scheme with employer matching up to 5% of contributions
• Agile working
• Eye care vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced company sick pay
To apply, please register your interest and we will send you an application form to complete. Using an application form supports equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
Closing date for the applications: 04th August 2024.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 12th August 2024.
Peter Bedford Housing Association is an Equal Opportunities employer who support an inclusive culture and diversity for their staff and those they represent. They are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups, and welcome applications from people of all abilities and under-represented groups. Currently, PBHA have an underrepresentation from men and disabled communities. As such, they particularly welcome applicants from these groups.
Hours:
Normal office hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, although alternative hours may be worked with line manager agreement. Work outside office hours may sometimes be necessary and will be compensated for by time off in lieu
Annual leave:
28 days plus bank holidays. Annual leave steadily increases after five years of service. Annual leave and statutory holidays are calculated on a pro rata basis where applicable.
Pension:
2wish operate a contributory pension scheme. 2wish will auto-enrol you into the scheme in accordance with its auto-enrolment obligations. Full details of the scheme will be provided to you once you are enrolled, including the minimum level of contributions that you will be required to make during your membership (current contributions - employer 3% and employee 5%).
Mileage:
A fixed rate allowance is payable for agreed mileage undertaken on 2wish business in a private vehicle, over and above your usual journey to your workplace/s.
Location:
2wish is currently working with staff to offer a form of hybrid working and this will continue for the foreseeable future.
This post will continue to include home working, with the expectation on the successful candidate to travel to 2wish Head Office regularly.
Applicants living in border counties to Wales will be considered, but the applicant must be willing to commit to regular travel to Head Office.
Objective:
2wish exists to provide support to anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under.
Aims:
- Ensure every Emergency Department has a suitable bereavement suite
- Ensure that bereavement boxes are available at each of these hospitals
- Ensure that immediate bereavement support is available for all affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide a professional counselling service and other therapies for those affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support to individuals who witness the sudden death of a child or young person
- Provide support and training to professionals from any sector who may be affected by the sudden death of a child or young person
- To advocate and campaign on behalf of suddenly bereaved families
2wish Cymru and 2wish:
2wish has been established since 2012 and has grown from strength to strength. During this time, we have worked tirelessly to embed our service and ensure that the offer of support is made at the point of death.
We offer an immediate, consistent, high-quality and compassionate service to all individuals affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under in Wales. We work in partnership with professionals who refer into the charity on behalf of the families, so they don't have to trawl through the internet for an organisation who may, or may not, be able to support. We provide immediate, and ongoing, support and are here for as long as our families need us.
However, we know that gaps in support for those suddenly bereaved still exist outside of Wales. And so we are expanding into England and are on the lookout for passionate and committed individuals who want to help push the charity to the next level.
Context of role:
2wish support anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a child or young person aged 25 and under. We provide immediate, and longer-term support to families, individuals, professionals and witnesses. Since we were established in 2012, we have grown to deliver our service across the whole of Wales.
In January 2024, we expanded the geographical area and recruited a brand-new team to deliver the service in the border counties of England and Wales, namely Cheshire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Somerset. This will be the first of several phases of expansion and the aim is to deliver our service throughout England and Wales in the coming years.
The post holder will lead an effective and cohesive management team across England and Wales overseeing the development and delivery of specialist services for individuals affected by sudden and unexpected death in children and young people aged 25 and under. They will ensure the team provide the highest standards of support, and that services are shaped by the needs of those who access them.
The key objectives of the post are:
- To lead upon delivery of support services across England and Wales, ensuring services are delivered consistently to a high quality and are embedded across a growing geographical area. To embed a growing team and develop relevant strategic priorities.
- To motivate, lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic services to families, friends, professionals, witnesses and individuals affected by sudden death.
- To establish pan-phase partnerships with key stakeholders to embed and develop referral pathways and raise awareness of the charity and its services.
- To work closely with the CEO, Director of Operations, Director of Transformation and Strategy and the wider Leadership Team promoting effective cross-team working that contributes to the overall objectives of 2wish and 2wish Cymru.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
1.0. Support services:
- To oversee outstanding service delivery across England and Wales that responds flexibly to emerging need in line with the business plan, key deliverables, budget and policies and procedures
- To leading on effective delivery and scaling up of services throughout the expansion phases
- To work closely with the Director of Transformation and Strategy to ensure a consistent approach to service delivery that aims to embed the service within existing child death procedures
- To oversee and monitor financial performance, ensuring effective deployment of resources and compliance against agreed targets/budgets
- To be responsible for Safeguarding and work with designated Safeguarding Officers to ensure services are safe for supported persons, staff, counsellors and therapists, volunteers, external partners and other key stakeholders
- To carry out regular risk assessments for services. Ensuring safeguarding concerns are followed up systematically, including making referrals to statutory services
- To oversee high-quality assurance of the service through monitoring of quality assurance systems, audits, management of complaints and learning from disruption
- To work with managers and Senior Leaders in the development and definition of new services, ensuring that operational procedures which support service delivery are fit for purpose
- To taking a hands-on approach to dealing with complex or difficult cases, particularly in new areas as we expand
- To oversee and further develop monitoring and evaluation processes to clearly demonstrate the impact the service has on individuals supported
- To contribute towards applications and reports for funders/ grants etc. in line with milestones /objectives and funding agreements
- To attend formal and informal meetings with the 2wish Senior Management Team and as required with the Trustee Board to review and report on progress
2.0. Leadership:
- To provide clear and visible leadership for a growing support team, with a specific focus upon leading and developing the support managers, taking overall responsibility and accountability for their management, performance, quality of their outputs, including recruitment/retention, induction, training and development, performance management and succession planning
- To lead and motivate staff in the performance of their duties in a way which encourages loyalty, dedication and high professional standards, in line with 2wish Cymru and 2wish ethos, values and determined by the Leadership team and Trustee Board in our strategic plan
- To further develop a positive approach to change and growth in line with expansion plans and the subsequent changes to staffing and areas of service delivery
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships on a local and national with referral partners and key stakeholders including police, health and professionals involved in child death procedures
- To oversee the development of training packages to encourage education and awareness around the experiences of those affected by sudden death
- To work closely with the CEO and Leadership team to support the work of 2wish nationally
- To ensure that the voices and needs of those affected by sudden death in children and young people are at the centre of decision making in Wales and England
- To work to the policies and procedures of the organisation, to promote these with staff and to ensure that they are maintained and developed appropriately. Keeping up to date with regulation, guidance, standards, government policy and research relating to sudden child death
3.0. General:
- To show respect and sensitivity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity
- To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
- To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality, Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working practices as appropriate
- To undertake any other duties deemed commensurate with this post as directed by the CEO or Deputy CEO
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in may circumstances unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
You will be subject to performance review, which will incorporate a review of the above duties and performance over the period.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Additional benefits for our employees:
- An 'Employee Assistance Programme,' including wellbeing support
- Free parking on 2wish premises
- Free branded 2wish clothing
- An extra annual leave day on your birthday
- Incremental increase in holiday entitlement based on length of service
- Paid sick leave
- Discounts for personal purchases on 2wish Merchandise
- Discounted tickets to UK 2wish events, discounts for family
- Extra holiday entitlement when taking part in 2wish overseas events
- Company mobile phone/E-sim for performance of duties
- Tools/equipment required for the performance of duties
- Reimbursement of work expenses
- Bright Exchange employee discounts.
HR Business Partner
(a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, part-time post, 20 hours per week (0.5FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £21,850 per annum (if based in London add an additional £1,612 p.a.) for a 0.5FTE role
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Are you a Human Resources practitioner looking for your next challenge, and passionate about building community and creating social change? We are looking for an HR Business Partner who can help develop our people and teams, supporting a positive culture built on our relationships, vision, and ethos.
Oasis exists to create healthy thriving communities and reduce exclusion, through a holistic approach to community development and social innovation. Our work is centred in local communities where we provide education; youth, children and families work; and community services. We are also working in reducing homelessness, the prevention of human trafficking, and the creation of the UK’s first secure school, Oasis Restore.
Oasis’ work and mission has grown rapidly in the last decade. We are looking to recruit a HR Business Partner to help us move into our next phase of growth and build the capacity of our Oasis Operations Team.
This is a new and integral position in our charity, so you will need solid employee relation experience and employment law knowledge, to advise managers confidently. Working as part of the established Operations Team, you will also input into finance and budgets, recruitment at senior levels, and developing our policies in line with our ethos and 9 Habits. It’s a bit of everything, which is what makes this role exciting and a great opportunity for someone who is eager to get hands-on experience in working on the People Strategy of a national charity. As part of the wider Oasis family you will be well supported; being able to work collaboratively with different teams and functions, as well as managing your own workload, is essential.
While we envisage the ideal candidate would have a relevant HR qualification, we recognise that as a people professional, a candidate may bring extensive experience, creativity, and wisdom in this field, instead. We are looking for applicants who demonstrate that they align with the Oasis ethos and values. So, if you are interested in this role but aren’t sure, please do contact us for a confidential discussion. We would love to hear from you!
For your expertise and commitment, Oasis can offer:
· A truly supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% Employer contributions.
· 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holiday), rising to 33 days over time (pro rata for part-time)
· A Cycle to Work scheme and eligibility to join a cashplan healthcare scheme.
· The opportunity to be part of a movement making positive change in communities.
For further information or to apply, please go to the Oasis UK charity website.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am Friday 2nd August 2024.
Final interviews will take place in London on Wednesday 14th August 2024. Please submit your CV and covering letter at your earliest convenience. In your covering letter, please answer the following three questions:
1. With all the HR opportunities available, what inspires you about this role and what is your motivation for applying with Oasis in particular?
2. Please give examples that demonstrate you have the personal qualities, experience, and skills required for this role. Please highlight your experience in previous HR roles, and detail examples of where you have been successful in making an impact in terms of developing people and advising management. You may not have equal experience in all areas (of a wide-ranging brief) so please highlight what you consider to be the areas of strength or particular experience that you’ve gained to date.
3. After researching the Oasis ethos and 9 Habits, do any of these stand out to you? How might you incorporate them in your daily work and practice?
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. The successful candidate will need to show proof of right to work in the UK.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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