Safeguarding Officer Jobs in City Of London

At Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH), we are dedicated to supporting young Muslims' mental health and wellbeing through free, confidential, and accessible services. Our team is committed to understanding the unique challenges faced by our community and providing culturally competent, faith-sensitive guidance.

Our Vision: A world where young people are empowered to overcome challenges and live a God-centred life of meaning and purpose.

Our Mission: To provide compassionate services and support to improve the mental well-being of young people.

Following the recent relaunch of its vision, MYH is entering an exciting new growth phase on its journey to realising its potential. We seek a talented and strategic CEO to lead MYH to achieve its ambitious long-term strategy. Join us and make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of young people as we work towards our vision of a more compassionate and God-centred society.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the CEO of MYH, you will lead the charity’s growth, ensuring its services remain innovative, impactful, and culturally relevant. You will oversee the strategic direction, ensuring the successful implementation of MYH’s vision and long term strategy. You will work closely with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees to maintain financial health, develop sustainable income strategies, and drive meaningful impact for young Muslims. Your leadership will ensure the continuous development of our services, foster key partnerships, and maintain a high level of stakeholder engagement. Additionally, you will champion safeguarding practices, cultural competency, and monitoring the charity’s impact, shaping the future of MYH as a leader in Muslim mental health.

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced leader with a strong understanding of the challenges young Muslims face today. You should have a proven track record in senior leadership, managing strategic and operational success. Strong financial skills and a commitment to cultural competency are essential. We seek a leader who inspires a high-performing team, engages with diverse stakeholders, and upholds MYH’s values of empathy, inclusivity, and faith sensitivity. A passion for youth mental health, experience with the Muslim community, and a knowledge of safeguarding and charity governance are highly desirable.

For more details about the role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Muslim Youth Helpline is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong and strive to provide a workplace that reflects our core values of empathy, respect, and understanding.

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

We are looking to recruit a talented Community and Challenge Events Officer to help grow our challenge events portfolio. You will be joining a small but dynamic team consisting of a Head of Community and Events, Community  and Challenge Events Manager, Community and Challenge Events Officer (this role), and Community and Challenge Events Assistant. You will play a key role in raising a team income of £650k for 2024/25. At a time when interest in children’s mental health has never been stronger, this is an exciting time to be joining our dynamic organisation and make a real and tangible difference to children’s futures.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organised with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, creativity and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is highly organised with excellent project management skills, attention to detail, creativity and a passion for delivering excellent customer service.

Recruitment Process:

Closing date for applications: 24/11/2024

1st Interview date: 04/12/2024

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.

Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment including DBS checks and social media background checks.

Enjoy order and helping maintain records and systems? Do you have a passion for administration and want to help play a pivotal role in helping an organisation maintain high standards? Then Compliance may be for you.

IHP’s vision is to see a world in which all suffering due to lack of healthcare is eradicated. Our Christian faith underpins all that we do. It motivates us to care for those in need, and give our best in all circumstances, as an expression of God's love. We serve the poor in health without regard for ethnic or religious background, focusing on where the need is greatest.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Compliance Officer to support the administration of compliance and quality management related activities across the organisation.

As our Compliance Officer, you will play an essential role in ensuring the organisation adheres to its standard operating procedures and processes and will become a super user of our new eQMS (electronic quality management system) to monitor and maintain compliance records. The role will be varied and offer the opportunity to support the Compliance manager with compliance related projects and work across different departments to help encourage a compliant mindset across the organisation. Full training will be provided.

Person Specification

-   Experience of administration and record keeping to a high standard
-   IT literate in all major MS Office applications
-   Highly organised, efficient and self-motivated
-   Excellent written communication skills
-   Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt as part of a small team
-   Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities 
-   Committed to IHP's Christian Ethos and Values 

The following would be desirable:

-   Previous experience in a legal or compliance role
-   Experience with Compliance Management Software

For further details regarding responsibilities and person specification, please see the job description.

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to working and embedding diversity and inclusion in all areas of our work including recruitment and selection. We actively encourage applicants to inform us of any specific support or reasonable adjustments we can make in the recruitment process (eg for disability or neurodivergence) and will continue this conversation into employment, as appropriate. 

Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

IHP Staff Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated if part-time)
• Specsavers eyecare vouchers
• Life Insurance and Critical Illness Cover
• Health and wellbeing support via Unum help@hand app
• Bike2work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Hybrid working/Modern office near Chancery Lane tube station

We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'. 

Join a dynamic team where your skills are valued, your voice is heard and you have the space to work independently and develop!

Applications will be reviewed ongoing so please apply at your earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.
1st round interviews will take place remotely via MS teams in the first couple of weeks in December. 

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will support the development and delivery of the corporate safeguarding function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice.

You will have substantial experience in project management and management of safeguarding risks, and will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.

You will:

• Support the research on safeguarding adults at risk and contribute to subsequent analysis, reporting and policy / procedures development. 
• Support the research and identification of safeguarding gaps and risks at a corporate level.
• Lead and/or support projects initiated by or related to aspects of Corporate Safeguarding.
• Support the development and implementation of the organisation’s safeguarding strategy and policies. 

Closing date: 25th November 2024
Interview date: 4th or 5th December 2024

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

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.

At SSAFA Safeguarding is everybody’s business. This means that as awareness grows and with it the demand for additional support from those supporting our beneficiaries, we need to ensure the right level of support across the charity for those dealing with complex situations involving safeguarding concerns.

We are therefore looking for an experienced social worker to work as our Principal Safeguarding Officer. This role is responsible for safeguarding guidance provided through a Single Point of Contact (SPOC), our response to Safeguarding concerns across the organisation and the building of awareness and ensuring training for all staff.

In addition to this you would manage the individual who provides social work support to our Stepping Stone’s home, supporting those women and children who have survived Domestic Abuse to move forward with their lives.

About the team

You will become part of the Social Care Operations Directorate, reporting directly to the Director of this division and working alongside other parts of SSAFA’s specialist services, all of who are dedicated to ensuring that the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive. 

About you

We are looking for an experienced social worker ready to take on this role within SSAFA. Ideally with experience of working within Domestic Abuse and/or Safeguarding and with knowledge of the legislation, policies, and best practices related to these areas.

You will also need excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, as well as a positive, flexible, and creative approach to problem-solving.

About SSAFA 

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Review the benefits that SSAFA has to offer here.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Closing date: Midnight on 24 November 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 06 December 2024

About the role
 
Contract: Permanent, Part-time 14 hours per week (salary will be pro-rata'd). 
 
As an expert in self-neglect, you will be bringing knowledge, evidence and insight, and best practice acumen in developing and applying approaches and measures which operate to reduce the likelihood of safeguarding concerns arising, specifically in relation to self-neglect and suicidal ideation. 
 
Passionate about safe practice and delivering strength-based preventative approaches, your role will be crucial to equipping our staff and volunteers to better recognise and respond to early indicators and ensure that safeguarding risk reduction measures are built into service design.   Working collaboratively with policy, research, and influencing teams you will look to create opportunities for meaningful change in the external environment relating to practices and responses to self-neglect.
 
You will:

• Provide expert knowledge, advice, support, and guidance relating to the self-neglect of adults, and suicidal ideation, particularly focusing on those affected by dementia.
• Develop, create, implement evidenced-based resources and tools to support in the delivery of high-quality safeguarding in both the prevention from harm and protection from harm where risks of self-neglect and/or suicidal ideation exist.
• Develop and deliver training, workshops, and other continuous learning opportunities relating to self-neglect and suicidal ideation.
• Working collaboratively with teams across Alzheimer’s Society to identify opportunities for meaningful systems change for people with dementia at risk of self-neglect. 

Closing date: 25th November 2024
Interview date: 4th or 5th December 2024

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

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.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will support and direct a team of Safeguarding Case Officers to deliver a case management and consultation function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice.

You will have substantial experience in case management and management of safeguarding risks, and will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.

You will:

• Work collaboratively with the other Senior Safeguarding case officers to deliver best practice in the Society’s safeguarding management process.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality safeguarding advice, guidance, and support to our people, enabling the provision of excellent, safe, and responsive services to people affected by dementia and those children, young people, or adults identified to be at risk.
• Manage, triage, and allocate cases across the team as part of a rolling duty rota (including participating in an out of hours duty rota as required).
• Provide direct best practice support and guidance to Safeguarding Case Officers through the application of expert advice. 

 
Closing date: 25th November 2024
Interview date: 4th or 5th December 2024

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

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.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional individual who will lead a team of Senior Safeguarding Case Officers and Safeguarding Case Officers to deliver a case management and consultation function across the Society, ensuring that people at risk are supported to remain safe and have timely access to appropriate support and intervention, in line with legislative requirements and good safeguarding practice. 

You will have substantial experience in case management and management of safeguarding risks, and will be able to confidently apply your knowledge, skills and experience to the work of a large organisation committed to supporting people with dementia and their families.

You will:

• Be responsible for ensuring that all allegations, concerns and incidents are correctly investigated, learning taken and shared, and supporting administration is accurate and records are maintained in a timely way.
• Be responsible for defining and implementing adequate safeguarding thresholds for risk assessment of safeguarding concerns and allegations managed by the team, including best case management practice standards.
• Be responsible for the delivery of a triage function ensuring that adequate risk levels are consistently implemented in the team’s case work.
• Be responsible for addressing escalated safeguarding concerns, allegations and incidents, working closely with local Safeguarding Partnerships across England, Wales and Northern Ireland nations. Identify issues and either investigate themselves or delegate where appropriate, taking personal responsibility for complex investigations. 
• Hold a safeguarding caseload and participate in triage, as required, including participate in an out of hours duty rota as required.

 
Closing date: 4th December 2024
Interview date: TBC

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
 
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

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.

About us 

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy. 

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed.

Inclusion and accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.  We encourage people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system are encouraged to apply to the role.

About the role

Many people who use our services can incur additional risks of abuse and exploitation because of their personal circumstances and experiences including mental illness, trauma, and violence. Some people may have been subject to abuse in their country of origin or on their journey to, or since coming to the UK. Whilst we support beneficiaries through our services and activities, additional action may be needed to prevent and respond to potential or current risks.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deputising for the Designated Safeguarding Officer and working with them to develop and implement a robust Safeguarding Strategy within the charity.
• Reporting to the Corporate Safeguarding Board on the implementation of the safeguarding strategy, current organisational safeguarding risks and mitigations to ensure robust safeguarding governance and culture in the charity.
• Convening the Safeguarding Managers Forum to review the implementation of the policy and procedure and share and develop best practice.

Flexible working

The role is suitable for job sharing and partial home working. Attendance at meetings and in-person training in London, Leeds and Sheffield is required. 

For more information on the role and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button. 

Closing date: 17 November 2024

Interviews: 26 November (AM) and 28 November (PM)

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request. 

Fundraising Officer

£31,930 per year + 6% pension contribution

35 hours/week

LRMN is looking for a passionate fundraiser to join our team and work closely with our CEO to fulfil our fundraising strategy. Are you starting out in fundraising with a drive to develop and learn more? If you could help us communicate our values, purpose and impact to drive income generation we’d love to hear from you.

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugee and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing on south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived trauma, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community.

You will play a key role in identifying funding opportunities, developing new project ideas with colleagues, developing funding applications and building relationships with our funders and supporters.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Basic DBS check.

We work in a hybrid model. You would be expected to work two days from our office in Deptford.

For more information, please see our job pack. Please apply via CharityJob.

About the role:

We're seeking an experienced and proactive Void Officer to join our team in Kings Cross. Working across almost all London Boroughs, we strive to provide a warm, safe home, from which our residents can begin their recovery, and our Void Officer play a vital role in preparing our properties for letting. This is a great opportunity for someone who is customer-centric, enthusiastic and a strong team player. 

As a Void Officer, you will proactively manage our maintenance voids and be responsible for processing pre void inspections and co-ordinating repair works, to get our properties ready to let in line with agreed timescales and to meet our KPIs. You will co-ordinate works with registered providers, approved contractors and our inhouse maintenance team.

In your role, you will keep void records up to date and assist with preparing void reports. You will work to build relationships with internal and external partners; and ensure we achieve value for money.

Additionally, you will work with our Caretakers and Service Teams to identify where we can improve our processes to deliver an efficient void service. 

About you:

• You bring experience of negotiating, and communicating clear, concise, and effective works specifications, and effectively liaising with internal and external partners. 
• Your toolkit includes an understanding of the financial impact of ineffective void or maintenance processes, and you innovatively find ways to reduce waste, achieve best value for money, and reduce void loss. 
• You have proven strong administration skills, including the ability to use database systems to record void progress.
• Strong team-working and interpersonal skills, maintaining a collaborative approach to delivering the service. 
• You are self-motivated and understand the impact of your work and follow through.
• You have proven experience of managing and prioritising a busy workload, working to meet competing deadlines.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

This role is more than a job, it’s about making a safe home for people who have experienced homelessness, and we offer the opportunity to be part of supportive team who care about the way we do things, and work to improve homes and make a real difference in people’s lives.

Apply now to become a Void Officer for the Single Homeless Project turning properties into places people can call home. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024 at midnight 

Interview Date: Wednesday 4th December 2024 in Kings Cross

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

About the Panel

No child should ever suffer harm, abuse or neglect, and reducing this is the primary focus of the independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel.

Set up by the UK Government in 2018, the Panel reviews all cases when children die or are seriously harmed, and abuse or neglect is known or suspected. The aim is to see what lessons can be drawn from these tragic incidents to prevent them from happening again elsewhere.

About the role

The independent Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel is looking for a part-time chair.

The Chair is responsible for leading and managing the Panel. They must set the strategic vision for the Panel and ensure the Panel’s work is effective in improving the safeguarding of children. It is also vital they influence policy and practice change effectively to maximise the Panel’s impact on child safeguarding.

It is a varied role, which includes working with Ministers and senior government officials, supervising fieldwork, undertaking analysis and disseminating learning to those working in child safeguarding.

We are looking for individuals with experience working strategically at a senior level and operationally in child protection. However, the successful candidate will be appointed to fill this role as an individual acting in the public interest and not as a representative of their particular profession, employer or interest group.

The Chair will be required to attend fortnightly Panel meetings, either virtually or in-person in London. They must also be available to attend ad hoc meetings with key stakeholders, as well as working with a Secretariat.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide strategic leadership for the Panel, leading the development and implementation of a strategic vision for the Panel, ensuring a focus on Panel’s impact.
• To be ultimately responsible and accountable for the Panel’s work and conduct of its functions. This includes taking urgent decisions on behalf of the whole Panel when required.
• To lead continuous improvement reviews of Panel work and membership to ensure its ongoing effectiveness. This includes leading long-term planning for Panel membership.
• To ensure the Panel demonstrates the highest standards of integrity at all times, including ensuring the identification and management of any conflicts of interest which might arise.
• Chairing Panel meetings effectively so that objectives are met, ensuring that all members views are taken into account. This includes creating a culture of openness, debate and collaboration that maximises use of all members skills and experience.
• To represent the Panel to the public, media, and children’s social care and safeguarding sector.
• To build and maintain positive relationships with Multi-Agency Safeguarding Partners at both national and local level.

Essential Criteria

• The ability to provide strong strategic leadership to the Panel and guide the work of the independent secretariat, demonstrated by a significant record of achievement in senior leadership roles in a complex organisation.
• The ability to chair high level meetings, manage team dynamics and motivate team members effectively so that objectives are met and clear decisions made.
• The ability to think strategically and exercise sound independent judgement on complex and sensitive issues.
• The ability to analyse and interpret detailed information from a range of agencies into serious cases involving children and families.
• Being a skilled communicator and influencer, who can use those skills to handle high-profile, sensitive issues and gain and keep the respect and confidence of others, including the child safeguarding sector, Ministers, and the public, to influence policy and practice change.
• A strong understanding of multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.

A world class drama school and educational charity, LAMDA – the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art – delivers exceptional vocational training in the performing arts. LAMDA’s core aim is to train and develop the best artists regardless of social or financial background. The Academy is at an exciting time in its evolution, paving the way for drama school training in the 21st century and developing multi-skilled creative artists and technicians. In order to ensure that its work is accessible to all, LAMDA is passionately committed to widening participation and operates a robust scholarship scheme, awarding significant support to one in five full-time students each year.

The Role

An exciting new role has arisen, where we are seeking a pro-active, solutions-focused, team player for the role of Development Officer (Operations) for our Development department. As Development Officer (Operations), you will lead the implementation of LAMDA's new fundraising database system of Raiser’s Edge, including data migration, system optimisation, and creation of comprehensive documentation.

Working closely with the Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing the CRM, to support fundraising and alumni relations efforts, while ensuring compliance with data protection laws and establishing best practices for system usage.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent attention to detail, with a good understanding of CRM systems and fundraising processes. You will also have experience in financial processing, have keen database management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Application Process

A full job description can be found on our website via the apply button. 

We want you to have the opportunity to really tell us about yourself and explain to us why this opportunity is right for you. All applications will be judged on content, not on format.

To apply, please provide:

• A covering letter to tell us a little about yourself and why this position interests you
• Tell us what experience, knowledge and skills you have that meet the person specification outlined in the job description, include any practical examples that you may have
• CV
• Completed Equality and Diversity monitoring form

To be considered for this role, please send the above information by email to our HR department. 

Application Deadline

Closing date for applications: 5pm on Sunday 24 November 2024.

Interviews will be held w/c 2 December 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are essential values at LAMDA and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring to the Academy. We welcome applications from the Global majority, those with disabilities and from other under -represented groups. we are happy to provide recruitment information in accessible formats and a provision to accept applications in alternative formats.

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The PKD Charity seeks a motivated and experienced grants fundraiser to drive our income growth from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and other grant-making bodies. In this critical role, you will lead efforts to identify, research, and apply for grants, and will nurture ongoing relationships to ensure sustained and impactful support. With guidance from the CEO, you will play a key role in securing funding to expand the charity’s programs and increase our reach. 

Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by polycystic kidney disease (PKD) through research, education, advocacy and support. PKD is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases, affecting about 70,000 adults and children in the UK. It causes kidney failure, affects other organs, reduces life expectancy and there is currently no cure. We are dedicated to finding new treatments and helping everyone with PKD have the best life they can. 

As our Trusts and Grants Officer, you will join a dedicated team of five, working collaboratively to realise our ambitious goals. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a flexible, friendly, and supportive environment where teamwork and adaptability are highly valued. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll help PKD Charity achieve significant income growth through grants, fuelling the organisation’s impact. 

We value talented, enthusiastic individuals like yourself who want to be part of our mission. If you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of PKD patients. This is an exciting time full of challenges and opportunities. If you're ready to join our team and help us accelerate research, provide compassionate support, and advocate for the PKD community, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can create a brighter future. 

This remote role can be worked from anywhere in the UK, ideally over 2 days Monday-Friday. The salary for the role is £29,000-£31,000 (pro rata £11,600- £12,400). 

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Identify Funding Opportunities: Research trusts, foundations, and other funding bodies whose criteria align with PKD Charity’s work. Build a robust pipeline of potential funders. 

Craft Compelling Applications: Prepare, write, and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications. Tailor proposals to meet each funder’s specific guidelines and highlight the charity’s unique impact. 

Data-Driven Case Development: Gather and analyse relevant information to create compelling cases for support, backed by data that showcases the impact of our programs. 

Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders, ensuring consistent communication, appreciation, and donor care to foster long-term engagement. 

Expand Funding Pool: Utilise sector knowledge to identify and approach new funders, increasing the charity’s income streams and securing diverse funding sources. 

Progress Tracking and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the CEO on application progress, successful funding, and potential new opportunities. Develop and manage systems to monitor deadlines, submissions, income received, and application status. 

Donor Communication: Ensure funders are kept informed about the charity’s work, including submitting progress reports and impact updates that highlight the value of their contributions. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other colleagues, especially service delivery and finance, to ensure that information sharing and reporting are aligned and effective. 

ABOUT YOU: 

Proven Experience: You have a strong background in fundraising, particularly in trust and foundation grants, and are comfortable working independently in a remote setting. 

Organised and Detail-Oriented: You excel at managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and paying close attention to detail. 

Collaborative Team Player: You are flexible and ready to contribute to various aspects of the charity's work, embracing a team spirit. 

Effective Communicator: You possess excellent writing skills for creating compelling grant applications and are skilled at nurturing funder relationships through clear and professional communication. 

Tech-Savvy: Familiarity with CRM systems and website management is a plus, as is a proactive approach to automating processes where possible. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a covering letter (which is no larger than two sides of A4 paper), addressing how you meet the above criteria.

Deadline for applications 14th December 2024. Interviews for the post will be held in the week beginning 13th January 2025.