Service Manager Jobs in Watford, Hertfordshire
Are you a detail-oriented, motivated, and focused professional? As we embark on a new five-year strategy, we are seeking a Network and Learning Coordinator to support the development, implementation and engagement in our Advantaged Thinking Learning Community (ATLC) framework and digital platform across our national network of youth Foyers.
Position: Network and Learning Coordinator
Accountable to: Head of Programmes and Network
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000-32,000 per year, based on experience
Benefits include: Contributory Pension Scheme; Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package; Own Macbook, iPhone and support to work from home; Training and development; travel expenses; Annual leave increases year on year after 3 years service (up to 30 days), Discretionary 3 days leave at Christmas.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Location: Home-based with some travel to Foyers and team meetings
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
Application deadline: 7th November 2024
First Interviews (Online): 14th and 15th November 2024
Second Interviews (In Person): 21st or 22nd November 2024
How to apply
Please download the job pack below and send a copy of your CV, a completed application form and the equality and diversity form to inbox[at]foyer[dot]net
Our VISION is to see all young people who can’t live at home have access to high quality housing, support, learning and development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed term – 12-month
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We require all staff to work a minimum of 2 days per week on average working in our London office/in person, in line with our hybrid working framework.
The Health Foundation is an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.
The Foundation carries out procurement activities to support its operations, run the secure data environment, run its campaigning programme, and disseminate learnings and findings for public benefit. The interim Head of Procurement will be responsible for the procurement framework and lead on a change programme to ensure our procurement processes are streamlined and support the delivery of our strategy.
The role will work collaboratively within the Corporate Services team and wider organisation to deliver changes to the procurement policies and processes, ensuring value for money, sustainability and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of procurement decisions.
With an expected start date of January 2025, This role will collaborate directly with teams in the Foundation to design the procurement approach for all major supplies and will be responsible for the review of the related contracts.
To find out more about the role and what we are looking for, please read the job description.
To apply for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement Answering the following application questions. (Using no more than thirty words for each):
- Please outline what, in your view, are the key aims of a procurement team and examples of where you have successfully achieved these aims.
- What are some of the procurement challenges you expect to deal with within a charity environment.
- Please tell us the reasons why this role appeals to you and how your experience would enable you to excel in this role.
Candidates should have the right to work in the UK at the time of appointment, as we do not provide visa sponsorship.
Application deadline: Monday, 11 November 2024. 23:59
Interview date: 25/26 November 2024
Our commitment to you
Our top priority is finding the best candidate, and that might be you.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity, which is why we encourage you to apply for our job even if you do not meet every requirement. We value professional and lived expertise and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage those from underrepresented and underserved groups in this field, such as people of colour, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds to apply.
We encourage you to speak with us about your neuro-diversities, disabilities, long term medical conditions, chronic illness, mental health, wider health conditions and/or caring responsibilities etc. so we can work together on adjustments to make the recruitment process and work more accessible and enjoyable for you. We offer flexible working as well as a range of excellent benefits.
We are dedicated to an inclusive hiring process, where every candidate has the chance to display their skills in a comfortable environment.
So, come apply to join our team and let us work towards building a diverse and authentic workplace together.
Role Title: Senior Business Development Specialist
Salary: £46,537 to £47,822
Location: London
Tenure: 1 Year Fixed Term
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 ready to lead in securing funding for transformative global programmes?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
ActionAid UK is seeking a Senior Business Development Specialist to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in driving our mission. The Institutional Funding Business Development team is a key delivery partner in ActionAid UK’s current strategy to promote a world where women and girls are valued, live free from violence, and can exercise their rights to promote their own economic empowerment, safety, equality and voice. We are looking for someone who has experience in managing the development of large grants (including working in consortia) and has strong knowledge and experience working on commercial contracts (particularly FCDO). The post holder should be able to work well within a team as well as have the confidence to proactively lead proposal/bid development and provide funding support to our Federation Members.
In this exciting role, you will be at the forefront of developing strategic partnerships and securing high-impact funding opportunities. You’ll work closely with our international partners, donors, and in-country teams to craft innovative proposals that support sustainable development and humanitarian programmes. With your expertise, you’ll build an effective pipeline of opportunities, working on everything from multimillion-pound grants to commercial tenders, helping to scale up our life-changing projects.
At ActionAid UK, we believe in pushing boundaries. As a Senior Business Development Specialist, you’ll not only lead funding efforts but also contribute to shaping cutting-edge development programmes that promote equality and resilience. You’ll bring fresh perspectives to institutional fundraising, always looking for ways to innovate and expand our reach within the international development sector. What we’re looking for: We need a fundraising expert with experience in securing grants and contracts at the multimillion-pound level, particularly in the humanitarian or development sectors.
If you’re passionate about women’s rights, have a knack for building partnerships, and thrive in high-pressure environments, this is the role for you. Ready to take on a challenge that combines leadership, collaboration, and impact? Join us at ActionAid UK and help us change the world for the better. Apply today!
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.
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Location: To cover the Dorset, Avon and Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire area
Working pattern: Remote work with frequent travel required. You will be expected to deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place within the South West area.
Deadline for applications: 1st November 2024 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications)
Interviews to be conducted: Early November
Start date in role: 6th January 2025
Rare opportunity: Help those affected by road crashes and create lasting change with Brake, the renowned road safety charity.
Who we are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.
Join our team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.
Not your average job: This isn't a 9 to 5. You could play a significant part in rolling out trauma-informed support services nationwide. Make a real difference in the lives of those affected by road crashes.
What we offer:
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A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)
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Birthday day off
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Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
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Death in service benefit
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Pension
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Flexible working
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A rewarding role with purpose
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Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees
Who you are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles within the police, criminal justice, counselling, caseworker or health and social care sectors could make you an ideal candidate.
Specifically seeking candidates with:
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frontline support service experience
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a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses)
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experience supporting people who have suffered sudden bereavement or working with those with heightened vulnerabilities.
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research and advocacy skills – you will reach out to other organisations to support your cases where required
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competent IT skills for remote work
Join our mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.
About us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.
Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.
A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.
Join us today and be part of the solution!
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting a General Advice Officer to support with the delivery of advice and welfare support to guests who access Sufra’s Food Bank, Community Kitchen and the Community Wellbeing Project. The General Advice Officer will support our guests on a range of areas including benefits, immigration, housing, wellbeing, money management and access to training and employment services. The post-holder will provide high quality welfare advice and guidance through weekly one-to-one advice sessions, undertake case work, work with partners to facilitate referrals, and provide support to advice volunteers.
The successful candidate must have at least two years’ experience delivering effective advice in a similar capacity, demonstrate empathy, an understanding of the issues facing vulnerable people, and have in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of welfare benefits with a strong focus on achieving tangible outcomes for our guests.
We understand that working in the charity sector can be both deeply rewarding and demanding, we provide comprehensive training and support so our team can expand their skills and take on new challenges. We are looking for an General Advice Officer who is passionate, reflective and ambitious about bringing about positive change for our guests. The right candidate should be empathetic and patient, skilled at problem-solving, highly organised and diligent.
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of our guests. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and life experiences, as we believe this diversity makes us better able to serve the diverse communities of Brent.
We are looking for an exceptionally committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile. If you are dedicated to bringing about positive change for some of the most marginalised communities in Brent through advice, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping adult learners develop essential digital skills?
TPP is working with a community charity to recruit a Digital Skills Tutor who can deliver high-quality sessions in a supportive and engaging environment. If you thrive on making a positive impact and want to work in a dynamic and diverse community, this could be the perfect role for you!
Benefits - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Pay: £30 per hour for teaching sessions, plus additional paid prep time
- Location: London
- Working arrangements: On site
- Employment type: Temporary / Sessional Worker contract (funding guaranteed for the full 2024-2025 academic year with the potential to continue from this)
- Hours: 5-10 per week, depending on availability and nature of experience
- Proposed start date: ASAP
- Career development: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
- Impactful work: Play a key role in empowering adult learners with digital skills that will enhance their employability and personal development.
About the organisation - Digital Skills Tutor:
This role is with a community charity based in London, dedicated to creating social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. You'll be part of a team that is driven by a transformative vision to support the local community through education and skills development. With a strong commitment to justice, equity, and inclusivity, the organisation aims to empower individuals and improve quality of life for all residents.
About the role - Digital Skills Tutor:
As a Digital Skills Tutor, you'll be responsible for delivering engaging and interactive digital skills sessions to adult learners, including accredited and non-accredited courses. This role is ideal for a tutor with experience teaching digital skills to adults and a passion for community-focused work.
Key responsibilities - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Plan and deliver high-quality digital skills sessions in line with the curriculum and learner needs.
- Adapt teaching methods to support learners from diverse backgrounds.
- Provide individualised support to learners, addressing their unique challenges.
- Monitor and track learner progress, providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with the Adult Community Learning team to contribute to curriculum development and share best practices.
Skills / Experience required - Digital Skills Tutor:
- Experience teaching adult learners in digital or ICT skills (essential).
- A strong understanding of community-focused work and inclusivity (essential).
- Ability to engage and inspire learners from diverse backgrounds (essential).
- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one (essential).
To apply:
- CV only, no covering letter required.
- Make sure to include your location and any relevant experience that highlights your suitability for this role.
Interview process:
- The interview will take place in person at the charity's offices in London, allowing you to get a feel for the environment and culture.
- As part of the process, you'll be asked to deliver a micro-teach session to the panel.
Deadline for applications:
- This is an urgent vacancy, so applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis - apply ASAP to be considered.
- Interviews will commence as soon as suitable candidates are identified.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
As a Quality Assurance Administrator, you will be a critical function of our work to deliver externally accredited, industry led programmes against our Industrial Cadets framework, endorsed by HRH King Charles III.
You will also support and help refine our internal business processes, especially around our CRM platform, Hubspot. Moreover, you will be given ample opportunity and encouragement to contribute to continuous improvement projects and put forward your own ideas for internal transformation.
ABOUT EDT: EDT is a UK-wide charity with over 35 years of experience developing and delivering industry-linked STEM educational content. Our mission is to connect young people with industry and inspire STEM futures. Our programmes are designed to engage a wide range of young people and meet the needs of industry and education, through face-to-face and virtual delivery. Young people are at the heart of what we do and through providing industry informed, curriculum enhancing learning experiences, we help them develop personal and interpersonal skills, fulfil their potential, and make informed decisions about their future. We recognise their achievement through Industrial Cadet accreditation and awards, an industry-led quality benchmark. Our mission is to connect young people with industry and inspire STEM futures. Our core values include being 'passionate, collaborative, dynamic and showing respect'.
Reporting to: Quality Assurance Manager
Salary: Band A, up to £27,800 p.a., depending on skills and experience. Permanent Contract
Benefits: 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays; pension (up to 10% employer contribution); life insurance (3 times annual salary); hybrid and flexible working; well-being support.
Location: Hybrid working, with travel to one of our regional offices as and when required. The preference is to be based close to our Manchester office, however applicants within commutable distance to one of our other offices (Glasgow, Birmingham, Welwyn Garden City, Southampton and Plymouth) will be considered.
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week).
Job Description
Quality Assurance
- Deal with external and internal enquiries
- Work closely with Industry Engagement and Partnership team to deliver industry-led (external) accreditation in a timely manner
- Lead the materials ordering process, including the distribution of certificates and badges to regional offices and external partners
- Take the lead on external partner feedback surveys, student data requests and observation reports, working with partners to ensure their completion and return
- Manage Quality Assurance data dashboards and work with the Head of Impact to provide evaluation and impact statistics for external Industrial Cadets accreditations
- Liaise with the Marketing team to update Industrial Cadets and Quality Assurance partner materials (such as certificates and information packs) on a periodic basis
- Perform an internal Quality Assurance moderation process three times a year to ensure consistency of delivery from internal teams and escalate any feedback where appropriate
CRM Support
- Be a Hubspot ‘super-admin’, acting as an initial point of contact for internal staff queries, making changes to the system and escalating queries internally and to external partners where appropriate
- Manage the support ticketing process for Hubspot queries
- Support, and eventually lead, weekly online Hubspot drop-in sessions for internal staff enquiries
- Perform data quality audits on Hubspot, ensuring data is entered consistently by teams in accordance with their processes, cleansing data where appropriate
Business Improvement
- Actively support the Quality Assurance Manager and Operations Director on continuous improvement projects, including supporting with team requirement gathering and process documentation
- Proactively identify opportunities to streamline internal processes or potential new initiatives, communicating this to the Quality Assurance Manager
Person specification
Essential
- Professional and proactive, with real pride in the quality of work
- Ability to take initiative and proactively investigate solutions to current and potential issues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A team worker who can liaise and collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Organised - can manage workload and deadlines and demonstrate effective time management
- Attention to detail and analytical skills
- Very confident IT user, in particular with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
- Positive and resilient attitude
Desirable
- Experience of the charity or education sector
- Experience of Hubspot and Microsoft Power Automate
Special conditions: The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS/PVG check.
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024
Interview date: W/C. Monday 4th November 2024
Start date: ASAP
Our mission is to connect young people with STEM and inspire STEM futures.
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This peer support project is delivered in partnership with South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust to support Carers of people with mental health conditions. This project will work to support Carers through one-to-one support, outreach, training and peer support groups.
About The Role:
Using your lived experience of caring for someone with a mental health condition, and a strengths-based approach, you will support mental health Carers in their caring role. You will provide person centred one-to-one- support, information, signposting, and advocacy, develop, and facilitate peer support groups and deliver training and outreach sessions at different locations across the borough.
Key Requirements Include:
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Lived experience of Caring for someone with a mental health condition
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Knowledge and understanding of mental health and the associated challenges and support needs.
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The ability to work within the principles and values of peer support.
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Confidence supporting people on a one-to-one basis.
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Experience of / ability to facilitate peer support groups and training.
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Clear communication and good interpersonal skills
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Efficient organisation and time management skills
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Developed IT skills, with experience using databases and communication platforms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are hiring a part time Sanctuary Support worker to work in our crisis cafes. We have availability within Barnet and Enfield sites. The service is open 4.30-10pm Monday – Friday and 12.00 – 6.00pm Saturday and Sunday - 7 days a week
The Sanctuary (Crisis Café) is a service for all residents experiencing emotional distress, and at risk of developing crisis. The café is open 4.30pm – 10.00pm Mon-Fri, 12-6pm Sat & Sun. We provide helpling support, initial support meetings to immediately manage with the clients the distress they are in. We then coproduce support plans with clients and offer 121’s,support groups and workshops as well as a social and supportive place to be.
The support worker will be experienced in working with people in distress or who have mental health issues, highly organised and have excellent people skills.
The Head of Fundraising & Communication is responsible for the generation of funds for Kintsugi Hope by a variety of income streams and for ensuring the Kintsugi Hope brand and services are marketed throughout the UK. This will involve managing a Fundraisng Manager and Communications Manager and collaborating with the wider team to ensure success. A key outcome is that the annual fundraising target is achieved.
Main Responsibilities:
·Lead and oversee the Fundraising & Communications function, including line management of the Fundraising Manager, and Communications Manager.
·Accountable for growing income year on year in line with operational plan targets.
·Accountable for acquisition and retention of regular donors in line with operational plan targets.
·Accountable for ensuring a clear plan is in place to achieve the income targets.
·Responsible for oversight of communication to donors that inspires and engages them to continue to support the charity financially.
·Responsible for own major donor caseload, including communication and impact reporting
·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope brand, ensuring it is maintained and protected.
·Accountable for oversight of the Kintsugi Hope tone of voice in all communication and marketing.
·Accountable for oversight of all Kintsugi Hope social media platforms and digital presence, to ensure appropriate and inspiring messaging, brand and tone of voice.
·Responsible for supporting all areas of the organisation with their communication requirements eg Group Leader Newsletter.
·Responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships (eg major donors, grants officers)
·Responsible for analysing supporter and income data to ensure the most effective campaigns and supporter engagement.
·Accountable for managing the Fundraising & Communications budget
Please provide a cover letter expressing your interest in the role and the work of Kintsugi Hope and up to date CV.
A world where mental and emotional health is understood and accepted, with safe and supportive communities for everyone to grow and flourish.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Step-Out Mentoring is an early intervention mentoring organisation that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life. tion that provides support for children and young people in the heart of South London through outdoor based 1:1 mentoring and group workshops. We work with children and young people aged 8-18 who are disengaged with education and/or life.
As the Mentoring Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the work of supporting young people in the community. Through recruiting and training local volunteers to be Youth Mentors and matching them to young people referred to the program. Supporting 1:1 and group sessions with a particular focus on delivering outdoor based, fun, and engaging sessions. This role is specifically to support the young women and girls on the programme.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of up to 20 active 1:1 mentee / mentor relationships.
- Building appropriate relationships with, and supporting YP through 1:1 and group mentoring
- Supporting girls through focused workshops and group activities. Developing a curiculum of suport for them.
- Create pathways for inspiring YP to engage in positive volunteering opportunities.
- Managing referrals from other organisations and being involved in the support systems in place for those young people.
- To co-ordinate and train a team of volunteer mentors who will provide support to young people on a weekly basis. Specifically female mentors.
- To ensure the volunteer mentors support young people to access services and develop skills and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
- To ensure safeguarding and child protection processes are in place and adhered to at all times.
- To work with community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring project and to promote the project as widely aspossible.
- Plan, organise and manage the 3 residential trips a year, in collaboration with other staff.
- Organise day trip activities in partnership with other staff
How to Apply
If you would like an informal chat about this role please do contact us.
Applications are open until we find the right candidate. We are looking to start this role in October 2024
This role benefits from regular clinical supervision from a qualified Clinical Psychologist. We believe that all staff delivering face-to-face services should have additional support and a confidential space to reflect and talk through the impact of their work on them.
We provide support to young people through outdoor based mentoring and group sessions.
Job Summary
The primary role of the Area Dean’s PA is to provide high quality and professional administrative support to the Area Dean of Hackney in their work. The job requires someone who is a self-starter, who is able to prioritise a busy workload, meet deadlines and work as part of a dynamic team.
Job responsibilities
PA duties
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To support Area Deans with the administrative aspects of the Hackney and Islington Projects: Hackney Area Dean oversees the catholic mission stream of work
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To support the Area Dean with administration related to their parish and deanery responsibilities in partnership with local colleagues, ensuring that all documents and briefing materials are prepared and collated.
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Dealing sensitively and confidentially with mail, email and telephone calls. To respond as far as possible on the Area Dean’s behalf, and, where appropriate, draft emails and letters.
General Duties
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To develop and maintain efficient filing systems, both in hard copy and electronically.
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To be responsible for the ordering of office supplies and equipment.
Support to Mission Project
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Assist the Area Dean with organising meetings with colleagues, planning mission and training events
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Liaise with the Archdeacon and Dean of Mission and Associate Area Dean
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Communications with the Stepney Area Team.
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Provide administrative support to the Parish and Deanery (rotas, minutes, agendas etc) in a way that releases capacity of the ministry of the Area Dean
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Processing of Area Dean’s expenses.
Finance
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Support the parish finance processes where required.
The postholder may be required to undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the role.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent administrative skills with proven relevant experience
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Experience of email management and electronic filing
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Ability to innovate, initiate and maintain good and effective administrative procedures
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Proficient user of Microsoft Office and Eventbrite with the ability to master quickly other software packages
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Database experience
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Good interpersonal and social skills: Good communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English, and able to relate to the wider public
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The ability to work well with others, as well as independently when required (This post will be located in a satellite office)
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Efficient and organised with an eye for detail and an ability to anticipate what needs to be done
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Sympathetic to the aims and ethos of the work of the Church of England
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Be willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks as the need arises
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Good judgment, discretion and confidentiality
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Self-motivated with the ability to remain calm under pressure
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Willingness to work flexibly with occasional evening and weekend attendance required (Time off in lieu given)
Desirable
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Experience of running and overseeing events and courses
Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.
About the London Diocesan Fund
The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocesan of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway.
The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.
We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Safeguarding
The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Benefits of working with us
The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:
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Competitive remuneration package
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27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
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15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
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Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
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Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months’ of employment
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Season ticket loans of public transport
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Access to Benenden Health Insurance
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EAP counselling through Health Assured
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Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles
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Two additional paid days for community volunteering
Interviews will be held on 5th November 2024.
Background to School Food Matters
School Food Matters (SFM) exists to teach children about food and to improve children’s access to healthy, sustainable food during their time at school. We provide fully funded food education programmes to schools. Our experience delivering these programmes informs and strengthens our campaigns, bringing the voices of children, parents and teachers to government policy.
About Young Marketeers
Young Marketeers is our flagship food education programme which gives primary school children an opportunity to learn about food production, grow their own veg, and set up a stall at their local community market. The programme began in 2013 at London’s Borough Market. Now, thanks to the support of The National Lottery’s Community Fund, we are taking the programme to cities across England.
Job Purpose
· To manage our Young Marketeers programme across England
Key Tasks include:
Staff management and training
- Provide support and training to a team of freelance Project Officers/Gardeners across the country
- Organise induction of new staff, including development of resources and training packages
Partner relationships
- Conduct desk research on schools and partners in new cities for recruitment
· Maintain good relationships with freelance team, schools and local partners, and visit regions
- Maintain an excellent relationship with funders, and support with written and verbal reports
Budgeting, monitoring and evaluation
· Manage the budget for the programme in collaboration with SFM’s Finance & HR Manager
· Ensure that the freelance team collects data and that accurate records are maintained on Airtable
- Work closely with our Impact & Strategy Manager and Evaluation Officer to complete all monitoring and evaluation processes
- Keep line manager updated on progress
Communications and general
- Gather content for our website and social media platforms
- Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
- Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures
- Maintain the ethos of the charity and positively promote our work at all times
- The Project Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time. Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!
Person specification
Essential
· Excellent administrative and organisational skills
· Experience of planning, managing, and delivering a programme within budget
· Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
· Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
· Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral
· Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
· Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
· Experience of working in education
· An interest in food education and children’s health
· Willing to travel within England
Desirable
· Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
· Experience of managing a team
· Interest in gardening and food growing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The role
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for working with Cruse in partnership with the Southern Gas Network (SGN) to support people experiencing a bereavement, with help and information to alleviate fuel poverty, enabling them to maintain a safe and warm home.
The Project Coordinator will work collaboratively across Cruse with our communications team, finance team, data team and service teams, to help extend the reach of these valuable services to bereaved people. This includes upskilling staff and volunteers with regard to fuel poverty, with training information and resources. Develop and support drop-in sessions, groups and community events. Raising awareness through communications / digital / newsletters etc and Providing monitoring reports to evaluation the services provided.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 30th October 2024. We reserve the right to close the advert early, as interviews will be held as suitable candidates apply.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 01 November 2024 unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About The Felix Project
The Felix Project is London’s leading food redistribution charity, dedicated to ensuring good food is never wasted and no one goes hungry. Last year, our nearly 180 staff and over 15,000 volunteers collected 32 million meals of surplus food, distributing it to Londoners in need through a network of over 1,100 community organisations, charities, and schools.
In London, one in five households with children lack reliable access to nutritious food, while the UK wastes 20 tonnes of food per second. The cost of living in London has risen by 24% in the last three years, and food prices continue to climb. About 14% of working families have turned to food support services for the first time in the past year, and 100,000 London families have less than £3 a day for food.
Our work has never been more needed, and demand continues to grow: we are building our expertise and impact in response. The Felix Project now operates from four main depots in North, South, East, and West London, with ‘point-to-point’ projects in Central London and Canary Wharf. The East London depot has a kitchen producing up to 5,000 meals per day from surplus food. A new 'Multibank' in Ealing distributes non-food essentials.
Purpose of the Job
The Health & Safety Assistant will support the Health & Safety Lead in ensuring that The Felix Project complies with all relevant health, safety, and food safety legislation. This role is integral in maintaining a safe working environment across all our operations, assisting in the implementation of safety policies, and ensuring continuous improvement in health and safety practices. The Health & Safety Assistant will work closely with staff, volunteers, and external partners to promote a culture of safety and wellbeing.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum (+ bank holidays) plus up to 5 days additional leave for length of service.
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
- Birthday day off.
- Access to benefit platform for a wide range of discounts on everyday spends plus gym discounts.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme including 24 Hour GP helpline.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Opportunity for free meals whilst working at our depots.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.