Safeguarding Officer Jobs in City Of London

Schools Coordinator

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Schools Coordinator (Impact Officer) to work as the primary link between partner schools and the CYUK programme.

This youth social action charity challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Position: Schools Coordinator (internal title School Impact Officer)

Location: RM8 3EX. 2 days per week from this location

Training Location: E1 6EG  -1 day per week, Friday, at this location. With occasional working from home.

Hours: Part - Time, for 3 days per week. Normal working hours are 8:00 - 4:30, Monday to Friday. Working Fridays is essential, the other days are flexible.

Work Schedule: Term-time working (except the second half of August)

Salary: £29,144 per annum pro rata

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: January 2024. We hope to include ad-hoc induction days/half days (all paid) in December 2024, to be agreed upon with the candidate.

Closing Date: 20th November 2024

Interview Date: w/c 25th November.

The Role

We have a rewarding opportunity for a School Impact Officer to train, support and develop volunteers and monitor the programme through effective administration, data management and to build a deep partnership between the school and the charity.

The Impact Officer is based predominantly in a school and is the primary link between the partner schools and the programme and is the enabler of the programme delivery.  You will support a team of volunteer mentors, who support school activities by coordinating, managing and evaluating the programme.

The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme and you will work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development and ready them for employment.

The role is primarily a school-based post from Monday to Thursday and is office based on most Fridays. See locations above.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer, you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of the charity.

You will have:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong supervision skills, able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders

· The ability to understand school leadership priorities

· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupils developmental needs

· The ability to cope well with multiple demands and to ask for support in ambiguous situations

· Ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively

· Good IT knowledge

· A proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative and a professional manner and approach

Whilst not essential experience of working in a school or with schools would be an advantage in this role.

If you want to make a real difference and believe that young people can change the world, we want to hear from you!

Please apply by uploading your CV and cover letter (two pages preferred) demonstrating your suitable experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. Due to the high volume of CVs received, the charity can only respond back to the successful candidates.

Employee Benefits

As an organisation, particular emphasis is placed on fairness, well-being, and inclusion and offer a range of benefits for staff, including:

· Great holiday entitlement

· Training including degree-level qualifications

· Pension scheme enrolment starts at 4% as standard, and employee contributions are matched up to 5%

· Free eye tests and £20 off glasses

· Interest-free travel season ticket loans

· Interest-free bike loans under the “Cycle to Work Scheme”

· Interest-free Loans to assist employees with welfare or financial hardship

· 2 days per year to pursue volunteering opportunities and 2 days per year to support wellbeing

· Regular all staff wellbeing sessions with external wellbeing experts

· Reservist friendly employer - Bronze award

· Laptop and mobile phone

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners including young people.

Other areas of experience may include School Partnerships, School Partnerships Officer, School Partnerships Lead, School Impact Officer, School Impact, School, Primary School, Senior School, Early Years, EYF, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Lead, Teaching Assistant, Teaching, Youth, Secondary School Teacher, Trainee Teacher, Teacher, Youth Support, Family Support, Children’s Support, Support Officer, EYF, Mentor, Youth Mentor, Volunteer Management, School Partnerships, School Liaison, Programme Officer, Programme Lead, Programme Support, Coordinator, Administrator. #INDNFP

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Rainforest Foundation UK strives for a fairer and more sustainable world by working with Indigenous Peoples and other communities of the world’s rainforests. We’re seeking a Project Finance and Administrator to join our growing team working at the forefront of the fight against tropical deforestation, climate change and social injustice. Hardworking and with an attention to detail, you will work closely with project coordinators and local partner organisations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to deliver exciting new projects expanding community land rights, sustainable livelihoods and forest protection initiatives.  

About you

The ideal candidate should have demonstrable experience of providing financial and administrative support to projects within charity or international development settings. Proficiency in both English and French is essential, alongside experience a personal commitment to defending human rights. Additionally, you should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work under pressure in complex environments, including up to 12 weeks of travel per year to remote forest areas.  

For further details regarding the role and specific qualifications required, please consult the Job Description. 

We welcome all applicants and encourage those who believe they may not strictly meet all requirements to apply, demonstrating in their cover letter why they are the right fit for the role.

Are you passionate about storytelling, marketing, and communications? Ready to use your skills for an important cause that supports the integration of refugees and migrants in the UK? This is an exciting opportunity to become involved with a unique initiative that celebrates food, culture, and the rich stories of humanity. With chefs representing 44 cuisines from around the world, you’ll have the chance to explore exciting new foods and collaborate with our wonderful HQ team and chef community.

About Us

Migrateful is an award-winning UK charity with a mission to support refugees and migrants on their journey to integration and independence by enabling them to teach cookery classes to the public. Since 2017, we have supported 110 Migrateful chefs in teaching over 4,500 classes to more than 52,500 participants. Through our communications, we aim not only to sell our cookery classes but also to contribute to positive narratives about migration in the UK and raise awareness about the experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.

About the Role

You’ll assist the Marketing & Sales Manager in executing dynamic, multi-channel campaigns and delivering engaging content across digital, print, and social media platforms. From capturing in-class media to crafting captivating copy, nurturing our online community, measuring campaign performance, and more, you’ll play a hands-on role in raising awareness of Migrateful’s mission and driving class and voucher sales. This role is perfect for someone creative, organised, and eager to grow their marketing skills in a collaborative, cause-driven team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing Campaigns 

• Supporting the Marketing & Sales Manager with planning, developing, and delivering marketing campaigns across digital, print, and other channels.

• Measuring and reporting on the performance of marketing campaigns.

• Staying up to date with marketing trends through training and industry events.

• Supporting volunteer and staff recruitment by promoting the organisation's mission, culture, and opportunities through strategic partnerships and targeted campaigns.

• Scheduling, posting, and monitoring digital content, including managing the online community.

• Writing engaging copy for various mediums, including social media posts, email campaigns, and website content. Coordinating blog content with input from chefs, the Migrateful community, and other contributors.

• Managing campaign communications (e.g., Lift the Ban) with input from the Marketing & Sales Manager and Co-CEO as needed on social media, newsletters, and website elements.

Design, Media and Website 

• Supporting the Marketing & Sales Manager with the creation of print and digital design assets.

• Assisting with the creation of in-class photo and video content, including capturing and editing.

• Day-to-day website maintenance.

Public Relations and Outreach

• Identifying and managing PR and other awareness-raising opportunities.

• Ensuring the safeguarding of our chefs when liaising with external media.

• Coordinating influencer partnership opportunities.

• Collaborating with the Marketing & Sales Manager and the Sales & Operations Manager to increase corporate cookery class sales through outreach tactics such as cold-calling, emailing, and networking at in-person events.

Other

• Carrying out administrative tasks and ad hoc duties that support the work of the marketing and sales team.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience planning, executing and monitoring digital marketing campaigns

• Strong written skills with the ability to modify content depending on the platform 

• An understanding of key social media platforms and social media scheduling and reporting tools

• A creative flair and confidence in suggesting new content ideas – with an understanding of how these feed into our strategic goals and how these might differ depending on the platform

• An interest in and willingness to stay up to date with social media trends

• Experience creating content for socials – including an ability to create video content using a smartphone and capture photographic content

• Experience gathering and reporting on multi-channel analytics

• An understanding of Mailchimp, Canva, a CRM and WordPress – or equivalent marketing tools

• An eye for design – an ability to work from brand guidelines and how to modify content depending on the medium 

• An interest in staying informed about current affairs, particularly issues affecting refugees and migrants in the UK, is desirable but not essential

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, willing to take initiative and support the team to meet marketing goals.

• Flexible, open-minded, and eager to learn.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage your own schedule as needed (with guidance from the Marketing & Sales Manager).

• We welcome people with lived experience of the UK immigration system 

This is a hybrid role that requires you to work from our HQ office in Farringdon, London three days a week. Please note that you may be required to attend classes or other events outside your usual working hours. In these instances, you will be given advance notice and can claim time back in lieu (TOIL) during the week.

Role Title: Senior Finance Officer

Salary: £40778

Location: London/Chard, Somerset

Tenure: Permanent

  

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty.  As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the world while advancing your finance career? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for a Senior Finance Officer who brings accuracy, diligence, and a proactive spirit to ensure seamless financial processes that empower our mission. This isn’t just a finance role; it’s an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that champions the rights of women and girls, rooted in feminist principles and dedicated to global equality.

As a Senior Finance Officer, you will be at the heart of ActionAid UK’s financial operations, handling everything from intercompany recharges with ActionAid International to producing high-quality data and reports for internal and external stakeholders. You’ll manage reconciliations, analyse data, process payments, and develop relationships across departments to support our finance team. With every transaction, you’ll play a critical role in enhancing the financial integrity and transparency that our global stakeholders rely upon.

This role requires a solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, complex balance sheet reconciliations, and advanced Excel skills. A commitment to feminist values and anti-racist principles is essential, as we strive to work as an inclusive, decolonised organisation. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified in accounting, with experience in charity or international NGO accounting a strong advantage.

Please review the JD for Full details

Join us at ActionAid UK and help create a more just world—through your expertise, commitment, and the shared values that drive us forward

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

  

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture.  We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees.  We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles.  The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles.  As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.”  Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.  

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options.  We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions. 

Position Type: Part-Time (32 hours)

Location: Home based – London

Salary: £34,500 full time equivalent (including London weighting)

About Chiva:

Chiva is a charity in the UK and Ireland whose mission is to ensure that children, young people and young adults growing up with HIV become healthier, happier and more in control of their own futures.

Chiva works to ensure that young people living with HIV have the treatment and care, knowledge, understanding, skills and wider support needed to live well and achieve their greatest potential.

Job purpose:

The Specialist Support Officer will provide both individual and family based emotional and social support, advocacy, and HIV education to children, young people and young adults living with HIV. Working closely with paediatric, adolescent, and adult HIV clinic teams across the London region.

At Chiva we believe that a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace is key to fostering innovation and growth. We are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all identities, including race, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification at the link below.

Please note that we are only able to accept applications submitted on our branded application form. We cannot accept CVs in respect of this post.

Please apply via our website.

Deadline for applications: Friday 22nd November.

Interviews to take place: Wednesday 27th November or Thursday 28th November (AM)

This is a new role giving you the opportunity and responsibility to build on our successful fundraising and extend our appeal to new donors as well as maintain our existing supporters. You will need demonstrable fundraising experience and the ability to work confidently as a strategic thinker and as a practical fundraiser. You will hit the ground running and come with strong ideas and skills to implement them.

As head of fundraising you will work closely with the CEO to grow charitable income and philanthropic support from governments, individuals, trusts and foundations, corporate companies and other areas. You will help her drive the charity's work forward and work closely with our project teams and see the direct impact of your efforts.

You will have developed your portfolio of fundraising skills over time within charities that work for social good and can demonstrate experiene in securing fundraising income particularly in securing five and six figure grants/donations. Experience of securing statutory funding will be essential. You will have experience of line managing junior fundraising staff and will be keen to develop your managerial responsibility.

You will be a confident and capable leader who will work with colleagues towards supporting an annual programme of circa £3m. This role is crucial to building the charity's long-term sustainability, with a focus on exploring innovative opportunities.

The role offers an exciting opportuinity for an experienced fundraising professional with a passion for tackling social problems particularly in child protection or related areas. It is a great opportunity to take the next step in your fundraising career and make an impact.

The charity is currently in a period of strategic review and over the coming years as our new strategy gets implemented and new projects are developed to widen our reach, the head of fundraising will develop a strong case for support and articulate the aims and impact of our work to funders. You will work with the CEO and the directors to turn this strategy into the growth that our work requires if we are to keep children safe from harm.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the vulnerable adults, children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Showing respect and consideration to all is part of our values and at the core of our culture.

As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity. As part of our safer recruitment process we actively remove bias from applications i.e applications are anonymised prior to sharing with the recruiting panel and equal opportunity monitoring forms are removed from applications on receipt and retained by HR for analysis reporting.

Job Title: Senior Administration Officer

Salary: £22,567 per annum + £750 Home Working Allowance p.a. + £4082 London Weighting p.a. (if eligible)

Hours & Contract: 35 Hours per week - Permanent

Location: Homebased in East, North or West London, Herts or Essex with travel to in person events required at least once a month

As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. We are a homeworking organisation, and we pride ourselves on our flexible working opportunities, available from day one, an extensive wellbeing programme and our benefits package, all curated to nurture a healthy work life balance for all our employees so they can give an excellent service to our carers and the young people and children we care for.

As a foster care charity, TACT invests all surplus income into services, staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to invest unique projects like TACT Connect, our unique and ground-breaking scheme for TACT care experienced young people and adults,  as well as our expanding TACT Education Service and our new Health Service. All our activities are built on our commitment to becoming a fully trauma informed organisation, in line with our key values and ethos.

TACT achieved 16th place in the UK Best Companies Work For survey results in 2023, with 91% of employees acknowledging that the organisation is run on strong values and principles and 94% stating they feel proud to work for this organisation.  

The Senior Administration Officer will be a key member of an effective and experienced admin team, and will bring an existing strong administration skill set. The Senior Administrative Officer will contribute to the work of a growing number of social workers to and foster carers in this area, making a difference to the outcomes for the children in our care. With a specific responsibility for all aspects of servicing the Fostering Panel Committee Meetings, the ideal candidate will have experience of administrating a regulated committee or board, and understand the need for excellent record keeping, minute taking, attention to detail with discretion and exceptional time management and organisational skills.

If you want to be valued as a professional, be appreciated at work and contribute to better outcomes for the children and young people connected with TACT, apply now.  

Overall Requirements of the Senior Administrative Officer role will include:

• Excellent familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suite - Word/Excel/PowerPoint/MS Teams
• Substantial administration experience - including systematic servicing of committees and minuting meetings
• Excellent attention to detail alongside excellent communication skills both online, in person and in writing
• Experience in administration of events - including negotiating arrangements with venues and similar third party providers
• Adept at working as part of a remote team, providing support and cover, while being self-motivated and able to work flexibly according to the business needs
• Skilled at dealing with sensitive information with empathy, discretion and confidence and having excellent customer service abilities
• Willingness to travel to face to face events such as team meetings, training and local events

TACT offer an excellent employee benefits package including:

• 31 days paid holiday plus 8 annual bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements (including compressed hours, flexibility around core hours, volunteer days policy).
• Family friendly policies.
• Homeworking ‘bundle’ including annual allowance, IT equipment and a loan for home office set up.
• Help@Hand Employee Assistance Programme (including CBT counselling, 24/7 remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, mental health support and second opinions on serious diagnosis).
• An hour a week of live, expert led activities through the Annual Employee wellbeing Programme.
• Menopause Policy and free Menopause Clinician Appointments.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Fantastic learning and development opportunities for all roles.

The Senior Administration Officer may be homebased East, North or West London, Herts or Essex, and will be required to travel to face-to-face meetings in the East London area at least once a month and on other occasions for training and team wellbeing events.

A Standard DBS clearance is required for this role and will be processed by TACT on your behalf.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 17th November 2024

Interview Date: Monday 25th November 2024 (via Microsoft Teams)

Safeguarding is everyone’s business and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work.  As part of TACT’s commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children.  We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACT’s young people.  All our staff are expected to work in line with TACT’s safeguarding policies.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than advertised if the volume of applications is excessive, you are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

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

Facilities Coordinator

Are you passionate about creating welcoming, safe, and supportive spaces? Family Futures is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Coordinator to help maintain our nurturing, therapeutic environment. As a key part of our team, you'll bring a friendly, can-do attitude, excellent organisational skills, and the flexibility to manage a diverse and busy workload. You will report to the Office Manager and together you'll play an essential role in ensuring our centre runs smoothly. If you’re a people-person with a love for helping others and keeping things running seamlessly, we’d love to hear from you!

At Family Futures our staff are all different as each staff member brings different lived experiences, unique ways of thinking and ideas to the team to provide an excellent service. This is one of our greatest strengths and enhances our agency’s culture. Family Futures actively encourages applications from qualified Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups as they are currently under-represented at our organisation.

We offer excellent staff development opportunities and a highly nurturing environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Family Futures is a menopause friendly employer.

Family Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices to protect children and adults at risk of harm, and will require the successful applicant to undertake a standard DBS disclosure.

Location: Hybrid: Turn2us London Hub (Farringdon) & homeworking

About this role

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

The Head of EDIB is a fantastic opportunity to head a team that focuses on how Turn2us maximises the impact for people facing financial insecurity by developing equitable and inclusive processes to help embed a culture where equity and inclusion are engrained in everything we do. The team covers responsibilities for EDIB, safeguarding and co-production.

About You

You will bring experience of designing and implementing EDIB initiatives which have had a demonstrable effect on both organisational culture and the social impact of the organisation’s work. You will have previously worked with an extensive range of internal and external stakeholders to embed EDIB in their own areas. You will have an understanding of the barriers individuals face and an understanding of intersectionality and how that impacts experiences. You’ll need strong analytical skills to be able to translate data, research, and trends into strategy and actionable plans.  

Please read the Head of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Job Pack for further information.

How to apply

For more information, please read the Job Pack attached. Please apply on the Applied website via the Apply button.

Then, the next steps will be:

1. You will then be asked to submit personal details including diversity data. All diversity data will be treated as confidential. Those involved in the selection process will NOT have access to it. The information given by candidates will be solely used for the purpose of improving the recruitment process.
2. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete some questions which are linked to the requirements of the role. These will be blind-reviewed, and the scoring of these will determine whether you move forward in the process.
3. The closing date for applications is 20th November at 09:00AM.

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read our safeguarding policy here.

If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Fundraising Officer
Reference: SEP20241259
Location: Home based/RSPB Cymru
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave

Introduction

This is an exciting role within the Fundraising team in Wales that will enable RSPB Cymru to deliver impact. The role will primarily focus on high value including grants, charitable trusts and corporates, generating funds and support for the RSPB against annual income targets and contributing to the organisation's' purpose of saving nature. This role is home based (within Wales preferably), with travel to meetings in a range of locations and some overnight stays required.

What's the role about?

As Fundraising Officer you will be part of a busy fundraising team within RSPB Cymru, proactively researching and pursuing funding opportunities and relationships that meet the need of Wales Delivery Plan and overall strategic objectives of the RSPB.

You will work to agreed income targets, maximising funding opportunities and playing your part in delivering the agreed fundraising plan, working with a range of departments on specific projects to meet funder and project timescales.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of funding conditions to maximise revenue and maintain positive supporter relationships. You will compile financial claims and monitor and report progress, and action needed against targets and KPIs to stakeholders to ensure appropriate oversight of income streams.

You will play a critical role in updating and utilising contact databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate records are kept to facilitate effective contact management across the organisation.

You will provide excellent customer experience to all existing and potential funders, donors and supporters to ensure ongoing relationships, future donations and support, and safeguard the RSPB's reputation and brand.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge and application of relevant Chartered Institute of Fundraising, Fundraising Regulator and Charities Act regulations and guidelines.
• Relevant understanding of fundraising, including supporter motivations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present it with clarity.
• Persuasive negotiator with the ability to influence.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office.
• Able to work under own initiative and prioritise work in order to get the right things done, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed.
• Able to develop and maintain excellent relationships with external and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences.
• Good level of numeracy; ability to analyse data, identify trends and make recommendations for change.

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

• Working knowledge of fundraising and Welsh fundraising landscape
• Welsh speaker
• Management of volunteers

Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 18th November 2024
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 2/12/24.

Interested?

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

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

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

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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

No agencies please.

Director of Finance & Operations

Location: Richard House Children's Hospice, Richard House Drive, E16 3RG
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Department: Finance
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a challenge?

Richard House is seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Operations to play a crucial role in shaping the strategic management of the charity.

Working closely with the CEO and senior leadership team, the Director of Finance and Operations will be responsible for the operational and financial strategies, plans and activities so as to maximise the overall effectiveness of Richard House Children’s Hospice in achieving its vision and core purpose.

We are looking for someone with experience of working in a strategic capacity as a senior leader within not for profit and/or commercial organisations of a similar size and complexity. The ideal candidate will also have proven experience as a Finance Director or Deputy Director in a comparable sized organisation and finance background (preferred) with operational/facilities understanding.

Previous experience, knowledge and understanding of both the voluntary and healthcare sectors is an advantage.

Richard House is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender.

As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Richard House is not authorised to sponsor overseas workers; you will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Benefits:

- Annual holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing to 29 days after five years’ service
- Pension scheme offering 7% employer’s and 3% employee’s contribution
- Option to continue existing NHS pension (subject to meeting criteria)
- Employee assistance programme
- Death in service scheme
- Occupational sick pay scheme
- Enhanced maternity pay scheme
- Flexible working
- A supportive team with a commitment to CPD
- Unsocial hours benefit (certain Care positions only)

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Head of Service to join the Domestic Abuse team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

This role is a hybrid working role and is based at our Singer Street offices, Islington, London for a minimum of one day a week and home working, subject to operational demand. As a Deputy Head of Service you will assist the Head of Service (HoS) to deliver consistently safe, high-quality support for all service users across the Service and ensure contractual targets are met. You will deputise in the absence of the HoS.

• Assist the HoS to deliver a high-quality service across London, meeting funder requirements and deputising in HoS absence.
• Coordinate of the continuous improvement of the DA Service, ensuring consistent implementation across all aspects of the Service.
• Facilitate consultation across the teams and other key stakeholders to develop new and build on existing good practice, implement and support the strategic direction of the regional business plan.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff, ensuring appropriate and effective delivery of services to survivors, including, safeguarding, risk assessment, needs assessment, safety planning, referrals to other agencies and MARACs.
• Drive continuous improvement of performance through use of data and other operational information to ensure teams perform to the highest standards at all times. This will include developing further data sources/requirements to ensure where possible all aspects of DA Service performance are evidenced.
• Coordinate the auditing and analysis of data and other information required for the performance and monitoring reports for the commissioner as well as ad hoc requests from partners, HoS and/or Director.
• Help build on and lead external relationships promoting positive working relationships to ensure the best possible support and outcomes is provided to eligible service users.
• Ensure we are meeting the needs of our service users to a standard as expected of our commissioners and partners.
• Be a Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer to join our Business Development Team. This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

Salary: Self-employed, paid at £15 p/h (term-time only).

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2025

Reports to: Newham Parent Carer Forum

Based at: Newham Parent Carer Forum Office, with flexibility for remote work

Hours: 12 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working hours, with at least two days per month in the office).

Background

Newham Parent Forum (NPF) is a voluntary group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special/additional needs and disabilities (SEND) living in the London Borough of Newham. We provide an opportunity for parents and carers to express their views and input into the planning and delivery of SEND services.

We signpost and empower families to obtain the best possible support and services for their children. The work of the forum is supported by Contact, and we are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums (NNPCF).

The work of the forum is funded by DFE and supported by Contact. ‘Contact for Families with Disabled Children’.

CB Plus (CommUNITY Barnet) has been appointed by the Forum to act as a local host and provide a range of support including recruitment.

 About the Role

This is a self-employed role. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Self-Employed Administration Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. As a self-employed contractor, you will have flexibility to manage your working hours, with a requirement to be present at the office at least twice a month. In this role, you will be the backbone of our office, providing exceptional administrative support and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the forum.

We will review applications and conduct interviews on a rolling basis. If we find the right candidate, we may close the job advert early, so early applications are encouraged.