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Supported Accommodation Worker (Future Roots Project)
Salary Banding: £27,500 per annum with potential to progress through salary band. Plus additional payment for overnight shifts on occasion.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Welwyn Garden City / Hatfield, Hertfordshire- Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity and has been supporting vulnerable young people in Hertfordshire since 1998. We are professional, passionate, collaborative and supportive charity that provides guidance to young people in need of support.
Future Roots Supported accommodation is located in Welwyn Garden City. We are looking fo a Supported Accommodation Worker who will support the 5 Housemates to learn the skills they require to live independently, whilst ensuring the accommodation is a safe and homely environment to live in. The role will require a reasonable degree of flexibility, to respond to the needs of the house. This may include changes to working patterns or additional ‘sleep in’ nights’’ paid at an additional rate.’’support.
How will you make a difference?
You will be creating and establishing a considerate, proactive and empowering environment where those living in the home take responsibility for themselves and their journey towards independent living. You will help co-ordinate and deliver a solution focused training package, that encourages the young person to take responsibility for all areas of their lives and promote healthy, successful outcomes. You will support them to achieve a successful move on in their life and you will be instrumental in ensuring that those living in the house accept and abide by the house rules.
The young people we support are amazing, inspiring and courageous. The challenges they face can test even the most resilient and they often lack the support needed to see them through difficult times; leaving them stressed, anxious and overwhelmed. We are looking for those who have the passion, patience and empathy to support our young people to overcome barriers and move forward in their lives, encouraging and enabling them to achieve and succeed.
What can we offer you?
- A supportive, knowledgeble team and organistion
- 25 days annual leave per annum (in addition to Bank Holidays & Public Holidays)
- An additional annual leave day on your Birthday
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Access to Blue Light discount card
- People's Pension Plan contribution
- Group Life Insurance plan
- Opportunities for personal and career development
- Monthly draws to win ‘lunch on your manager’ or ‘leave work early’
- Medicash & Employee Assistance Programme - support with wellbeing & personal struggles/ Heath Cash Back Scheme
What will you be doing?
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Manage a varied caseload with differing timescales and deadlines.
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Be involved in the screening and interview process of potential new Housemates.
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Build a professional and trusting relationship with the young people to enable to them to engage with the support and improve their situation and prospects.
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Provide 1-1 and group support and opportunities to learn identified life skills for independent living, using a range of tools and skills, including hyh’s ASDAN training package.
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To identify any risk factors and ensure appropriate measures are in place.
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Sleep at the accommodation overnight on an adhoc basis and in the case of an emergency or organsiational need. An additional payment will be made to cover for any overnight shifts required,
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Report any safeguarding (child protection) concerns to your line-manager and refer as appropriate
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Be part of a team responsible to ensure the property is meeting all requiredstandards, which will include:
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Regular Health and Safety checks
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Co-ordinating Building maintenance
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Risk Assessments
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To promote and facilitate Youth Engagement across the service
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Engage effectively in multi-agency working, developing collaborative relationships and partnerships with relevant staff in a range of agencies to broker and co-ordinate support for young people.
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Ensure all service administration tasks are completed to a high standard and in a timely manner.
- Immerse hyh’s values into your professional practice at all times.
- Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with external agencies and partners to ensure we are a provider of choice.
- Actively participate and provide valued contributions in supervision, team meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
- Work as part of a team by supporting, communicating, and engaging with your colleagues.
What can you bring to the team?
- Candidates Must have a full clean driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the problems facing homeless young people.
- Ability to engage and motivate young people, strong interpersonal skills including the ability to be appropriately assertive
- Excellent understanding of confidentially with strict professional boundaries and personal integrity
- Excellent planning, organisational & time management skills
- An understanding of the voluntary sector and the constraints placed upon voluntary sector organisation (desirable)
- Have a flexible working approach to the needs of the service users.
Full JD available..If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
Application and Interview Process
To apply please go to our website and click the link or QR code to apply. We require a covering letter or Video showcasing your skills and experience relevant to the role along with you CV. Please ensure you upload these to our recruitment portal.
Recruitment morning will be held on 11th November 2024 and if successful there will be a personal interview stage held on 13th November 2024. If you need any reasoable adjustments throughout the interview and application process please contact us and we will endeavour to support your needs.
Our promise to you
Herts Young Homeless promises to act with the upmost integrity and respect when it comes to handling your data and will not share your details with any other client without 1) discussing the opportunity with you first and 2) without your verbal or written consent for us to do so.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Programmes & Fundraising Assistant to join our small, dynamic team - to support our mission of making a positive impact for primary school children in rural sub-Saharan Africa. In this versatile role, you will work closely with the Executive Director to manage key tasks, oversee project activities in Africa, assist with organising major fundraising events, such as our annual golf day and gala ball, and develop and maintain strong donor relations to secure funding. You will assist with researching and submitting funding proposals, managing project budgets and overseeing social media updates. Training and guidance in all aspects of the role will be given and there is huge scope for career progression.
If you are a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills, a passion for International Development, and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities, we encourage you to apply. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a flexible environment and is committed to the success of charitable projects.
Essential Criteria:
- Computer literate, with exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A flexible, "can-do" attitude, ready to engage in all aspects of running the charity.
- A passion for diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
- Full driving license and access to a vehicle (our current office is not accessible by public transport, although we are planning to relocate to a more accessible office soon). Occasional WFH will be permitted, subject to agreement with the Executive Director.
- Must be a UK resident.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of project management and/or fundraising.
- Previous administrative work experience.
Remuneration: Starting salary dependant on experience (£23-25k).
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.
Application:
Send a CV and covering letter to Abi Dar, Executive Director
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please note, we may close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. African Revival is an equal opportunities employer.
Our mission is to transform schools in Africa into effective and thriving teaching and learning environments.
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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Pembroke College
Founded in 1624, Pembroke College is a historic college within the University of Oxford, situated in the city centre. The college is known for its close-knit community, set against a backdrop of beautiful architecture and has a commitment to academic excellence. For 400 years, the college has been a catalyst of innovation, imagination, and vision. Since its founding by Thomas Tesdale, philanthropic support from alumni and friends has been essential in advancing the college's mission of academic excellence.
Role overview
The Development Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Development team. The role is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a career in fundraising and alumni relations as the post-holder will be exposed to a wide range of experiences and training opportunities.
Key responsibilities
The main duties to be carried out by the post-holder include Alumni Relations, Operations and Office Management, and Internal Collaboration. For full details please refer to the job description.
Benefits
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Membership of the University pension scheme, travel pass loan and Cyclescheme
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Free lunches during working hours
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Pension contributions
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30 days of annual leave
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Discounted travel pass and cycle-to-work scheme
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Access to Employee Assistance Programme
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Training and professional development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an ambitious and talented individual to join our Fundraising team as a Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser. The role will support the Major Giving and Events Manager with the development and delivery of the charity’s corporate partnerships programme with responsibility for account managing our portfolio of Bridge Partners and developing a pipeline of new business to build meaningful relationships with corporate partners. You will identify, cultivate, and engage with prospects through bespoke proposals, events, and other appropriate fundraising activities in order to generate income to achieve ambitious targets.
About the RNRMC
RNRMC is the Navy’s principal charity which exists to support every sailor, marine and their families, for life. We do this by offering grants to and working with, other organisations to deliver programmes that meet the needs of our beneficiaries. We work hard, engaging with supporters to help raise awareness and funds to deliver the outcomes required for today and tomorrow.
Experience and Background
You will be a natural communicator with the ability to persuade, influence and inspire, with the confidence, gravitas, and sensitivity to build relationships at a senior level and experience of creating and delivering presentations.You will have experience of identifying, developing, securing, and maintaining corporate or commercial partnerships in a similar fundraising or sales role.
Hours of Work
Hours of work are 35 hours per week, 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
We have a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment with a hybrid working approach of 60% in office and 40% home-working.
Salary
The full time equivalent annual salary range for the post is between £33,000 up to £36,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.
Benefits
Free on-site parking
30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Access to HMS Excellent Fitness Centre
Employee Assistance Programme to give you confidential support 24 hours a day
Life Assurance (after one year’s qualifying service)
Private Healthcare Scheme (after one year’s qualifying period)
Standard Life Non-contributory Pension Scheme (7% contribution after 3 months qualifying period)
Enhanced Maternity Leave Package (after 2 year’s qualifying period)
Closing Date: 09:00, 04/11/2024
Interview Date: As applications received.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis during the advertising period and RNRMC reserve the right to close the vacancy early and make an appointment at any stage of the application process. Applicants may be asked to attend an on-line Application Review prior to the closing date to aid in the shortlisting process. This will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Hibiscus Initiatives is a passionate, women’s organisation, delivering high impact advocacy and advice services for more than 35 years to those at the intersection of the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. As an organisation, we have distinct expertise in working with Black and minoritised women in prison, in the community and in immigration removals centres.
Our holistic and trauma informed approach makes a real and lasting impact on women's lives. We aim to make a difference within the criminal justice and immigration systems too by working with women and amplifying their own voices, so their experience is recognised by those making policy decisions.
We are particularly keen to attract talent from Black and minoritised communities and those with lived experience of immigration, the criminal justice systems, and/or gender-based violence. Hibiscus adopts anti-racist; anti-oppression, and feminist principles and believes in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who can embody these principles.
We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. We provide regular training and other learning opportunities and offer wellbeing classes and activities, clinical supervision, an Employee Assistance Program and other benefits to support staff wellbeing.
This post is restricted to women only as a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9 paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010.
About the Role
We are now recruiting for an experienced Policy and Public Affairs Specialist to lead on planning and delivering Hibiscus’ work on racial and intersectional inequalities in the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems.
Development, research and report writing will be a key aspect of this role; the successful candidate will be responsible for drafting policy recommendations, reports, and consultation responses on issues related to Black and minoritised migrant women in contact with the Criminal Justice and Immigration systems. Supporting the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, they will engage and develop relationships with key political and parliamentary stakeholders, developing and delivering a variety of public affairs initiatives to inform decision-makers and influence policy in Criminal Justice, Immigration and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sectors. The post holder will prepare press releases and statements to address prison and immigration reforms, identifying the gaps of adequate support for women, and will analyse external and internal quantitative and qualitative data relevant to our work.
As part of the role, the Policy and Public Affairs Specialist will be responsible for raising awareness and creating content on the treatment of Black and minoritised migrant women within the Criminal Justice System. The post holder will identify opportunities for influence, monitor trends and developments, and prepare communications, reports and policy briefings to help ensure our work has an impact.
The post holder will also be responsible for leading Hibiscus’ partnership work on the Women’s Justice Reimagined project, advocating for the reimagination of the Criminal Justic System. They will build on Hibiscus’ policy work to raise our profile within advisory and working groups, creating alliances with other organisations in the sector and collaborating with other specialist and third-sector organisations to campaign for policy change and increase policy and decision-makers awareness of the issues Hibiscus works on.
[Please note: Successful candidates will need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years to ensure the clearance process is authorised.]
Salary
£30,500 - £34,000 *
*negotiable within salary band, depending on experience
Team
Policy and Public Affairs
Duration
Two years (thereafter subject to funding)
Hours
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location
Hibiscus Head Office and across London, with flexible working arrangements considered.
Reporting to
Head of Policy and Public Affairs
About You
The successful candidate will have experience working in the UK political context to influence change, with demonstrable experience in developing and implementing public affairs strategies and building relationships with policy makers to inform decision making in government and across the Criminal Justice and Immigration sectors.
The candidate will have knowledge and experience in collecting quantitative and qualitative research methods to produce evidence-based reports, press statements, and legislative policy briefings. They will have in-depth knowledge of UK legislation and government institutions related to Criminal Justice, VAWG and Immigration sectors and an ability to analyse government and public policy reports to provide accurate and accessible briefings.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong self-awareness and ability to prioritise workloads whilst working collaboratively with colleagues.
They will demonstrate a commitment to Hibiscus's ethos aims and objectives, including having an intersectional and anti-racist approach to the work and a comprehensive understanding of one of more of Hibiscus’ key work areas.
Please download the Job Description and carefully read through the information provided regarding the role and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Income Generation and Development Officer
We are looking for an experienced individual who will:
- Contribute to the development of an overarching fundraising plan
- Review and develop current fundraising channels and plan, support and deliver imaginative fundraising activities
- Prepare relevant communication materials to support their role.
- Coordinate and write applications to grant makers to maximise the grant potential of the Archdiocese.
- Develop and manage reporting processes and updates.
- Comply with relevant legislation and regulation.
- Develop working relationships with other diocese, maximise project opportunities and share best practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience of developing and delivering successful fundraising plans; bid writing; knowledge of appeals; legacies and Gift Aid; and working with various audiences including internal and external stakeholders.
Contract and Salary
This role is permanent and full-time with a salary of circa £40,000.00.
Location
Base office will be Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre. Croxteth Drive, Liverpool, L17 1AA.
Working Hours
Contracted hours are 35 per week.
Annual leave
33 days which includes eight bank/public holidays plus 5 gifted days during Christmas and Easter closedown. There is the option to purchase additional annual leave.
Pension
Employees will be enrolled into the People’s Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of 3% and 5% contributed by the employer. The Archdiocese will match employee contributions up to 6% of their pensionable salary.
Other benefits
There are a range of other benefits including a pension salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised Lifestyles gym membership, life assurance scheme, enhanced parental leave pay and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to Apply
Apply online via our website
Please note that the information you provide in your application will be used only for the purpose of recruitment and selection and will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Closing date: Midday 15th November 2024
Interviews: 29th November 2024
Work with us as we support local church communities and the spreading of the Gospel across the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Communications Executive will sit within the Science Communications team, a multifaceted group that helps tell the story around our science and the impact it’s making for people living with dementia. The team make dementia research accessible and inspiring to the public across a range of channels, including social media, digital content and the press.
Working closely with researchers who are vital in supporting the charity’s fundraising activities, the team also helps create engaging content relating to our research activities that will inspire support of our work.
The Executive will support the wider department through the management of content and the coordination of internal and external events, which requires liaising with our dementia researchers. The role also involves providing essential administrative and logistical support to the wider department and will report into the Senior Science Communications Officer, helping to support communications with our research community.
We are looking for someone with strong communication and organisation skills, great attention to detail and the ability to work across multiple projects, prioritise and work to deadlines. This is the perfect role for someone looking to work within communications and engagement, who has an interest in medical research.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Scientist liaison and events coordination
· Leading on handling requests from teams for ARUK-funded scientists to host lab tours and speak at fundraising and public engagement events.
· Arranging internal events/workshops and activities that showcases the charity's research to the organisation.
· Helping to coordinate and deliver external events for researchers, including engagement activities, training days and workshops.
· Help produce content including presentations, lay summaries and briefings for speakers and events for the Science Communications team.
· Support Senior Science Communications Officer with the delivery of communications for Alzheimer’s Research UK’s scientific conference.
Content management
· Assisting the department with digital content management, including uploading blogs and news stories onto ARUK-managed websites.
· Ensuring that content and information is easily accessible through the intranet and other internal communications channels.
· Assist in developing multimedia science content, such as videos and infographics.
· Provide copywriting support.
· Co-ordinate production of daily news summaries from the communications department to share with employees on our intranet.
Media relations
· Helping to support the team with monitoring ARUK media coverage, including working with our media monitoring provider to ensure the platform is accurate and up to date.
· Supporting the team to create media coverage reports on campaigns and monthly round-ups of our daily-news summaries.
· Being part of the news desk and supporting the wider team with managing media requests.
What we are looking for:
· Confidence working with computers; knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
· Demonstrable administrative experience or relevant transferable skills.
· Experience building and managing relationships with others both within and outside the organisation.
· A creative eye, with strong oral and written communication skills.
· Ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks.
· Good planning and organisation skills with excellent attention to detail.
· A hard-working team player, with ability to use initiative.
· Friendly and professional demeanour.
· Willingness and ability to travel independently in the UK and to work outside of regular office hours when needed.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £23,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 3rd November 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 11th November 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised. Please however note we are unable to anonymise the application question which you are required to complete. When answering this question please remove any personal information, including your name. All questions answered as part of your application are also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. The hiring panel will only be made aware of your name and address once you are invited for an interview. Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please contact us via our Website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.
In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.
In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a enthusiastic and self-motivated Fundraiser with the ability to write compelling, high quality applications? Would you like to help give animals a better life?
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Trusts Fundraiser to contribute significantly to the development of income generation at Raystede. You will expand our existing programme of Trusts support by creating persuasive applications and undertaking effective research, with the aim of securing funding for a variety of core costs and capital projects.
This is an exciting role as you will help our Funders to engage deeply with our work, and the lives of the animals in our care, as you present tailored cases for support and gratifying evaluations.
An excellent storyteller with a keen eye for detail, you will be able to interpret financial data and funding criteria, as well as strategically plan for existing and future funding needs. You may have experience of Trusts in another fundraising role, or perhaps you’re also an animal-loving fundraiser, or someone who researches, complies and writes reports professionally.
You will also be responsible for setting up a stewardship plan for Trust Supporters and building and maintaining relationships over the phone, through written communications, and on-site or at events. You will be supported in delivering excellent stewardship.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will have autonomy to plan your time and manage and grow the Trusts & Foundations pipeline. You will be encouraged to take an innovative approach to stewardship and be supported to continue your professional development.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are organised and proactive with the ability to prioritise multiple projects strategically
- Have inspirational and concise report-writing skills
- Have strong research abilities and excellent record-keeping
- Can network and build relationships at a senior level, internally and externally
- Have good IT skills, including CRM databases and MS Office applications
- Want to make a real, tangible impact to the lives of animals
- Have the passion and drive to go the extra mile, keeping excellent donor care and animal welfare at the heart of everything you do
About Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
Raystede is a charity that aims to give animals a better life through rehoming, rehabilitation and sanctuary, and give people the support and knowledge they need to treat animals with care and respect. Raystede is Sussex’s biggest animal welfare charity, with nearly 70 years’ experience of caring for and rehoming animals. Uniquely, we care for a huge range of animals - from dogs, cats and donkeys to rabbits, parrots and alpacas. Our experience, expertise and partnerships enable us to deliver an exceptional quality of care for the animals we help. Many of the animals have been neglected, abused or exploited. Raystede helps most of the animals find new homes but also provides life-long sanctuary for elderly horses and other animals that cannot be rehomed. Raystede provides love and safety to those animals that would have nowhere else to go.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the DRIVE IDVA Team working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working, with travel throughout London. Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and 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
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
As a DRIVE IDVA, you will: -
- Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Hold a case load focusing on high-risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term support, based on thorough risk assessment and individual safety and support planning.
- Attend regular case meetings with the DRIVE Case Managers and partnership agencies
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
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 an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join the DRIVE IDVA Team working 37.5 hours a week. This role involves both face-to-face and virtual support.
Do you want to join a committed and inspiring team? Do you want to help make a real difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improve the quality of lives of survivors of domestic abuse?Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on safety and 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
- Clinical supervision and group reflective practice
About the role:
This role is home and office based, with travel throughout London. As a DRIVE IDVA, you will: -
- Work in partnership with other professionals to ensure that risk management and safeguarding duties are effectively met.
- Develop and maintain effective partnership working with statutory, private and voluntary agencies to address the issue of domestic abuse.
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Hold a case load focusing on high-risk survivors of domestic abuse to provide, medium to long term support, based on thorough risk assessment and individual safety and support planning.
- Attend regular case meetings with the DRIVE Case Managers and partnership agencies
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
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.
Harris Hill has a great opportunity for a Head of Marketing and Brand, to support a social welfare charity in London.
This role is a 6 month contract, starting ASAP on a hybrid basis. Permanent recruitment will start in 2025, so is covering the gap.
Full time 37.5hrs per week
Hybrid, contracted to our central office in London
£55k per annum
Start ASAP
The Head of Marketing and Brand will be responsible for the charity's brand and fundraising marketing. You'll work closely with the Deputy Director of Marcomms, to drive brand awareness. You will manage the marketing and brand team, covering a full range of marketing activity including, advertising, media buying, design and creative, and marketing collateral.
Knowledge and experience:
Track record of developing and delivering marketing strategies in a commercial and/or not for profit environment.
Track record of delivering impactful marketing campaigns with measurable outcomes.
Experience of developing and delivering a coherent brand strategy in a diverse organisation.
Experience of developing a low profile / challenger brand in a crowded market place to deliver measurable impact.
Experience of leading, managing and developing teams and supporting professional development.
Experience of commissioning and working with freelancers, agencies and suppliers to support the development and delivery of specific campaigns.
A track record of managing budgets and allocating resources effectively and efficiently to deliver objectives.
Excellent time management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects and issues to deadline
If you would like to see a full JD and details, please apply for more information.
Actively Interviewing
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!
We are seeking a Sex Worker Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (SWISVA) to provide appropriate emotional and practical 1-to-1 support to people involved in sex work, who often experience stigma and face barriers to accessing services. Working within a specialist sexual violence approach, you will be enabling people to access support and navigate services, including those directly related to sexual violence. You will support them to navigate criminal justice processes if they wish to do so. You will be working in partnership with other agencies and making appropriate referrals for people to access other services to support their wider needs. You will play a key role in advocating for improved responses to sexual violence, including pathways through the criminal justice processes.
The post is part of a unique partnership between National Ugly Mugs, Basis Yorkshire and POW (Nottingham) to ensure more specialist support for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence, to develop good practice guidelines, develop and share learning, and to influence change in provisions for sex workers. Each organisation will be employing a SWISVA; the program will be led by a Program Coordinator who will be based with Basis Yorkshire, and who will lead on influencing of policy and sharing of learning to improve outcomes for sex workers who have experienced sexual violence
The main role responsibilities (further outlined in the job description) are:
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Oversee a caseload of people who have experienced sexual violence
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Ensure that sex workers have access to specialist sexual violence services, including access to the SARC and support throughout the criminal justice process
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Ensure that safeguarding practice is embedded within working practices to effectively support those at risk
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Work collaboratively with Police, ISVAs and other colleagues to ensure the needs of sex workers are met and their voices are heard within the criminal justice process
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Advocate for sex workers wishing to access the specialist service, challenging discrimination, exclusion and stigma both for individuals and within the wider community
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Ensure the service maintains its strict confidentiality and protects the data of those accessing the service
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Work collaboratively with peers in the SWISVA Partnership Program and the Program Coordinator to enable the Programme to achieve its wider objectives of quality assurance, development of good practice guidelines, learning, evaluating and influencing
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To work within POW to support the core services including drop-in and outreach, taking the lead and driving as allocated
Experience of the sex work industry will be looked upon favourably.
Please forward your CV and a personal statement (no more than 2 A4 sides), outlining your suitability and interest in the role, with reference to the job description and person specification.
CVs without a personal statement will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an energetic, friendly, and proactive individual to join our Carlton Marshes engagement team to create exceptional visitor experiences at our spectacular visitor centre and nature reserve.
Based at Carlton Marshes near Lowestoft, the Visitor Welcome Officer is a full-time, permanent role based at one of our most spectacular nature reserves - focused on welcoming visitors, growing the income of the visitor centre, and creating exceptional experiences with the Trust.
The role has three key areas of responsibility:
- Visitor experience - ensuring a welcoming, high-quality, memorable, and consistent visitor experience for a range of audiences at Carlton Marshes.
- Growing income - working closely with colleagues and volunteers to assist the smooth running of the shop, the recruitment of members, and the promotion of venue hire.
- Engagement - facilitating the Trust's event programme and audience-led activity at Carlton Marshes - helping visitors to connect with nature and be inspired to take action for wildlife and climate.
The regular work pattern for this role is Sunday to Thursday but you will need to be flexible with occasional evening work too.
We offer a generous holiday entitlement, 9% non contributory pension and a number of wellbeing focused benefits.
The closing date for applications is 11pm on Sunday 3rd November. Interviews will be held during the weeks commencing 11th and 18th November, please indicate your availability in your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser for an inspiring social welfare charity to support the Major Giving and Events Manager with the development and delivery of the charitys corporate partnerships programme with responsibility for account
managing Partners and developing a pipeline of new business.
This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days a week in the Hampshire office.
The Charity
An inspiring and passionate charity dedicated to helping those most in need from elderly care to mental health with a vision is to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a very community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. They have a staff of c100 people and secured over 13m last year.
The Role
Confidently manage a six-figure corporate income budget, securing income from new corporate partners through
written applications and pitches.
Account manage product partnerships and Partners ensuring contracts and agreements are honoured and a first-class stewardship experience is delivered.
Organise opportunities for corporate contacts to engage with the charitys work first-hand, including face to face meetings and events.
Take responsibility for researching and developing strategies to enhance existing portfolio of small to medium commercial partnerships.
The Candidate
Previous experience in an account management role developing, securing and retaining corporate and commercial partnerships and new business through effective and confident relationship building in a similar fundraising or sales role.
Demonstrable knowledge of the principles of charity/corporate partnerships, both account management and new business.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.