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The basics

Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 24 hours per week
Starting salary: £41,737.50 based on 24 hours

Who we are

Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us, they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.

Who you are

You are an HR Professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward Safer London’s people strategy. You will bring to the organisation, extensive experience across all areas of the employee life cycle. As a member of the CIPD (ideally Chartered), you will understand the importance of working in true partnership with the organisation, to support our employees and managers to deliver Safer London’s priorities.

If you are committed and resilient and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners, and their families, please apply.

What the role involves

People Strategy and Leadership:

- Lead a People Strategy that supports Safer London’s vision and ensures we have the right skills and culture to enable the charity and its’ people to thrive.
- Advise the leadership team and management on people-related matters.
- Manage the performance and development of our HR Officer.

Compliance and HR Policies

- Provide advice, guidance and support to SLT and Managers on employment law and manage complex employee relations matters.
- Oversee the administration of the Safer London payroll and pension scheme.

Talent Acquisition and Retention

- Develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies that attract top talent, both staff and volunteers, who are passionate about our cause.
- Using HR metrics, work with SLT and managers to develop practices to enhance employee satisfaction, reduce employee absence levels and build a culture of wellbeing.

Learning, Development and Performance Management

- In collaboration with the Head of Quality Practice, review and develop the organisation’s people management development programme.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to the SLT and managers, helping them cultivate effective leadership and management skills.

Well-being and Employee Support

- Evaluate, develop and manage well-being programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees.
- Act as a resource and advocate for employee concerns, ensuring that everyone feels heard and supported.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

- Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organisation, ensuring that our team reflects the diverse communities we serve.

Organisational Change and Development

- Lead on change management initiatives, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, restructuring, or responding to external challenges.

Additional Information

Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.

We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.

What we offer

Safer London continually reviews its pay, and we currently offer the following benefits package to all our employees:

- Safer London is a 4-day/32-hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
- Agile working. This means you will have the flexibility to work in different locations including from home, our office in Southwark and/or community locations (libraries/co-working spaces) when you are not delivering face-to-face work in the community.
- Flexible Working: our Flexible Working Policy allows requests to work flexibly from the start of your employment.
- A contributory Pension Scheme.
- Interest-free Season Ticket Loans.
- A Cycle to Work Scheme.
- A Mental Health Helpline.
- Death in Service Benefit.
- Opportunities to develop and progress your career, including an extensive programme of courses and acting up/additional responsibilities roles.
- An initial Annual Leave allowance of 179 hours, rising to 192 hours after 3 years and 211 hours after 5 years, plus bank holidays and other statutory holidays; part-time employees receive a pro-rata entitlement.

Sound good? Here’s how to apply

To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: The closing date for applications is the 29th of January 2025, and interviews will be held on the 7th of February 2025.

As part of the online application, you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.

Please make sure you find the Job Description on the left-hand side of the Webrecruit page after you click ‘Apply Now’ or find it on Safer London’s Website.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website.

Please note that we don’t accept CVs.

Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals, and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

About the role

This role is key to the income generation strategy and sustainable operation of the charity, ensuring we are able to realise our vision and continue supporting the thousands of people in need within our community.

The role will involve actively managing and developing our fundraising plan in conjunction with the operations manager. We are looking to engage and excite more partners within the local area; individuals, businesses and more, bringing them onboard to understand the work we do, difference this makes and how they can help us.

You will immerse yourself into the community; working as part of the charity you’ll be taking an active role with a varied daily workload of tasks including meeting and communicating with donors, opening doors to create opportunities for us to deliver more support, seeking out new streams of funding including grants & trusts etc.

About the organisation

Warrington Foodbank is a charity primarily focussed on the relief of financial hardship amongst people in Warrington and the surrounding area. Particularly, but not exclusively through the provision of food, essential toiletries and household items to individuals and families in need.

We operate the largest crisis food operation within the borough, serving thousands of individuals and families each year who have no other option but to access emergency food supplies.

The charity also delivers an affordable food operation branded as our “Little Shop” pantries. Our food pantries offer access to high quality, affordable food, with the aim of preventing people from both reaching crisis point by providing more choices to quality food and household items, whilst also giving those who are experiencing crisis a viable, dignified alternative and opportunity to thrive instead of just survive.

About us

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is a charity that provides an on-call, 24-hour lifeboat search and rescue service and a seasonal lifeguard service.

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

Do you have strong business management experience at a senior level and would you like to be part of an exciting and diverse charity that saves lives at sea?

The RNLI is looking for a full-time Regional Support Lead covering the Wales, West and Isle of Man Region. This is a busy and diverse region delivering Lifeboat, Lifeguard and fundraising activity.

Your role

As our Regional Support Lead, you will be reporting direct to the Head of Region. You will be part of the regional leadership team comprised of senior representatives from Lifesaving, Engagement, Engineering and Water Safety. The team is tasked with leading the RNLI’s lifesaving activities in the region, delivering to local priorities as one crew. 

This very busy and highly diverse role is vital in bringing together Lifesaving, Engagement, Engineering and Water Safety teams whilst leading on Support services, bringing the region together to plan, monitor performance and resolve issues whilst delivering the full breadth of regional activity and services. There are three core elements:

1. Business Management is critical to compliance and our overall lifesaving success. The post-holder is responsible for leadership, management of, and reporting on our business plan, finances, people, compliance, and regional performance. You will also plan and coordinate a range of technical and complex change programmes with regional and central teams, also acting as a key link for standardisation and collaboration with the other five regions.
2. Providing the regional collaboration function, acting as a stepping stone between the region and the central function. Deputising for and supporting the Head of Region in the full breadth of activity we undertake, bringing people together behind a single plan. Leading on issues resolution and taking a risk-based approach through matrix management of a large pool of specialist roles and teams.
3. Leading Support Services for the region, ensuring we remain compliant, our people are safe, and local teams get the tools and support they need to have Lifesaving impact essential to saving lives. You will directly line manage the Regional Support Team and work every day as the Regional Leadership primary point of contact with critical support teams such as HR, Volunteering, SHE, L&OD, Media & Comms, Systems & IT, Supply Chain & Logistics, and Procurement.

About you

It is essential that you have the ability to work across departmental structures and working at all levels utilising matrix management skills, driving collaboration with the ability to get others to understand our needs, issues and vision. You will have the ability to look ahead at the region’s strategic direction whilst being able to get into the detail when required to ensure the job is done. You will have exceptional communication and engagement skills; a solid grasp of business functions is essential and a large part of the role’s focus, in particular in compliance, risk management and planning. Being a starter-finisher is a must, as is delivering through others.

Ideally, you will have experience in directly leading and/or supporting technical operations in complex environments. A background in HR, Finance, Project Management, Business Planning would be of benefit but can be taught.

Candidates should live within the Wales, West and Isle of Man Region. This is a hybrid mix of home and regional working (including frontline locations) with an expectation to be in the Regional Base (LL17 0LJ) a minimum of 2 days per week.

If this exciting but demanding role interests you, please apply today.

Closing date: 21 January 2025.
Interview dates: 12–14 February 2025 (at St Asaph Regional Support Centre).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role (England & Wales: DBS check; Scotland: Disclosure Scotland PVG; Northern Ireland: Access NI; Republic of Ireland: Garda Vetting; International: International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Are you passionate about global health & have experience in growing partnerships? Do you have an eye for detail? Then this role could be for you.

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

In the last 3 years IHP's income of over £5.8m enabled us to reach over 54 million patients in more than 25 countries across the world. This income came from a range of sources including institutional donors, corporate grants (mainly healthcare companies who also donate medicines and healthcare supplies), trusts and foundations, partner NGOs, and individuals. 

To support our continued growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced (min 4 years), dynamic Senior Programme Funding Officer with a track record of managing and growing partnerships and income. We need someone who can speak the language of development, build our internal capacity and bring their technical expertise. This is a new role and so you have an opportunity to make a real impact.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we recently celebrated our 20th Anniversary year and look to a future of growth and building on our past achievements. 

About the role

You will build on our current funding relationships and will specifically drive forward our institutional fundraising to meet agreed income targets. That means bringing your experience in the sector to relationship building, technical grant applications and contract management.  You will guide and oversee bid development and ensure we have a strong case for support for IHP Programmes.  These include a range of therapy areas such as cancer, mental health and deworming, as well as our humanitarian response (eg Gaza and Sudan).  You will manage existing relationships including trusts and foundations and NGO partners and be part of the Fundraising Team's approach to all donors, including corporates and individuals.

Person Specification 

Knowledge and Experience 

• Institutional or Statutory Funding experience for an international development organisation
• Track record of bringing in five/six figure grants
• Experience of supporting the development of fundraising strategies
• Strong supporter relationship management 
• Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience or training
• Knowledge of international development and/or global health issues (Desirable)
• Experience of analysing complex financial and programme data
• Understanding of GDPR and other regulatory requirements linked to fundraising 
• Previous use of fundraising CRM's
• Excellent 

Skills and Attributes 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Great networking skills and ability to confidently present your case
• Strong attention to detail 
• Excellent research skills with an eye to identify opportunities and translate concepts into effective action plans 
• Strong interpersonal skills and committed to the development of others
• Exceptional reporting writing and proposal development capability
• Mindset and ability to be flexible as part of a small team
• Self motivated and results-oriented with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
• Financial acumen for budget management and financial reporting
• Able to work collaboratively with others across the organisation
• Committed to IHP’s Christian Ethos

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

IHP is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Staff regularly spend time together praying for IHP’s work and there is an occupational requirement for the post holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith.Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We offer excellent benefits including a company pension scheme, employee wellbeing and benefits support, training, development and a generous holiday entitlement. We have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion staff working group.  Our staff describe our culture as 'inclusive', 'dynamic' and 'rewarding', a place where you will be supported to 'thrive professionally and personally'. A recent starter has described IHP as a place which 'puts people at our heart'.

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

Applications will be reviewed as received and interviews will be held when required so please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

SAVS are looking to recruit a:

Community Funds Manager

37 hours per week (to include occasional evening)

Salary:  £35,000 per annum

 

Additional benefits upon completion of probation:

Birthday leave, Wellbeing Day and parking pass.

 

This post is currently funded until 31 March 2027 and subject to DBS check

Do you have an interest in how to make Southend on Sea the best possible place to be and are you keen to make a real difference to your community? SAVS, Southend City Council and South East Essex Alliance are working together with partners and residents of Southend to invest and distribute a range Community Funds to Voluntary Sector organisations and communities.

A major element of this role will be promoting the various funds available so would ideally suit a dynamic, multi skilled individual with marketing, social media and engagement experience. A knowledge of Southend’s strengths, assets and issues would be an advantage.

This is a dynamic and creative role which involves:

- Facilitating the Community Invest Board (CIB) and its development

- Provide all necessary reports and research to the CIB

- Organising events including using online platforms for registration, facilitating zoom meetings and following up with notes/actions

- Ensure the board operate to achieve outcomes within the Southend 2050 ambition

- Facilitate Community Investment Fund (CIF) Advisory Group

- Work with the CIB to develop and process to best distribute the funds

- Liaising with local groups and organisations

- Gather and help analyse local trends and issues

- Work with the CIB to raise additional funds for the CIF

Details can be downloaded from SAVS website

 

Please note we do not accept CVs.

 

Closing date for applications: 7am on Thursday 23 January 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 30 January 2025

 

SAVS ensures they are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities

 

If you have not been contacted by us prior to the interview date, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful.

 

SAVS, 29-31 Alexandra Street, Southend on Sea SS1 1BW

Southend Association of Voluntary Services

Reg. Charity No: 1063655 Company No: 03351855

The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy and Complex Needs Service currently operates in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland and provides, responsive, holistic, and person-centred support, to beneficiaries experiencing complex and often isolating challenges in relation to homelessness, mental health, addiction and dependency, domestic abuse, the Criminal Justice system, and children/families at risk. 

We are delighted to announce that we are now recruiting for a Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor – North East to join our team.

As a Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor, you will be responsible for managing a complex beneficiary caseload, supporting and working alongside beneficiaries across Northumberland, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Ireland, providing advice, guidance and advocacy support to achieve outcomes that will have a positive impact on their lives.

Led by the Regional Lead, you will form part of the Advocacy and Complex Needs North East team, working in collaboration with wider regional team members across the UK as required.

The role is homebased, with the requirement to travel for beneficiary face to face appointments and other organisational meetings and training across North East and Ireland.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Are you passionate about empowering communities to support those who are bereaved? Do you thrive on delivering impactful projects that make a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
 
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client as they look to bring in a Part Time Project Manager on to the delivery of Phase 2 of the ‘Connecting Communities’ project.  This position is home based (with travel around once a month) and offered on a 6-month, 21-hour contract
 
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to lead the final delivery phase of  ‘Connecting Communities’ Phase 2 Project. Building on the success of Phase 1, this role focuses on rolling out a community-based bereavement toolkit and training across 12 geographical clusters, alongside developing resources and supporting a network of Community Grief Champions.
 
This is a key role in achieving a national reach across England, Scotland, and Wales, with the aim of empowering communities to support bereaved individuals effectively.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the rollout of the Compassionate Bereavement Communities model.
• Deliver high-quality training and resources to support local communities.
• Lead and support Community Grief Champions in developing tailored community-based interventions.
• Coordinate stakeholders, including local groups, regional partners, and national funders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and evaluation activities, ensuring key outcomes are achieved.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in community-based project management, ideally on a national scale.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with experience managing volunteers.
• Knowledge of bereavement issues and the Compassionate Communities framework.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and IT skills.
• A resilient, empathetic, and adaptable individual who thrives under pressure.

Partnerships Manager - Cavell

• Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week (we’re open to discussions about flexible working)
• Remote/Hybrid – This role will require national travel  (up to 40% of the time) including to London, and  Cavell’s office in Redditch, Worcestershire. 
• £40,000 per annum

The charity

Cavell is the charity that transforms the lives of nurses and midwives facing crisis and tough times. The need for Cavell has never been greater and the charity is at its most critical point in its 107-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time and still increasing while there is a need to refocus income sources.
Over the past 10 years the nursing and midwifery professions have faced multiple challenges, including covid, staff shortages, pay disputes, the cost of living, and now burnout. Cavell is here to help the professions when they need life changing and practical support. We help the financial and mental health of nurses and midwives, enabling them to continue to provide the care that supports the ‘nation’s health’.
Cavell is a dynamic charity that strives to deliver exceptional, holistic support to the nursing and midwifery family when they need it most. Our reach extends across tens of thousands of lives. 

The Role

In this role, no two days will be the same but here’s the types of thing you may get up to:

• Strategic planning and identifying opportunities to develop new business
• Networking at healthcare, nursing or other commercially relevant conferences
• Prospect research and completing due diligence checks
• Collaborating with senior volunteers and trustees to understand their networks and explore new business opportunities
• Taking ownership for organising fundraising events which may include House of Lords events and Edith Cavell Memorial Wreath Laying events
• Developing and delivering pitches and presentations to new and existing corporate partners
• Updating your pipeline on our CRM database (Salesforce) and reporting on key metrics
• Working with the Support and Marketing and Communications teams to generate and shape new strategic partnership ideas

We’re committed to helping our people to grow and there will be opportunities to flex and work on other exciting projects in alignment with your career aspirations and charity need.

Main Responsibilities:

• To be a pivotal part of the income generation team, raising much needed funds to support the nursing and midwifery family going through tough times
• To cultivate and win new corporate partnerships for Cavell
• To support the Head of Partnerships and CEO on the highest-value opportunities
• To collaborate with other teams to develop compelling partnership offers
• To generate proposals and deliver ‘Working With’ pitches
• To proactively develop, build and manage your pipeline of opportunities, ensuring that our CRM (Salesforce) is kept up to date
• To contribute to the planning, organisation and execution of a stewardship strategy, including delivering events
• To achieve KPIs as agreed with your line manager including income generation targets
• To contribute to financial planning activity including budgeting
• To contribute to strategic planning for the income generation team

Things we all do:

• Promote Cavell’s vision, mission and core values
• Attend and assist at Cavell events and activities as required
• Be an effective ambassador for Cavell at any activity you attend
• Adhere to Cavell’s policies and procedures
• Work in partnership with our community by actively involving Nursing and Midwifery professionals in the decisions we make about our work

To apply for this role, please email your CV and answers to the below questions by 27th January 2025.  

You can share your answers in text form (300-500 words per answer), as a video (2-3 mins per answer) or in any other format which suits you.

- Why are you interested in working for Cavell?
- If you were recruiting for a Partnerships Manager, what qualities would you look for?
- How does this role align with your career aspirations?
- Tell us about a corporate partnership that you admire, and why.

For candidates who are shortlisted for interview stage, the interview will comprise of a 45 minute competency-based Q&A with the chance for you to ask the panel any questions at the end.

For the second stage interview, there will be a presentation task as well as competency-based Q&A.

After over 22 years at the helm, our CEO is retiring, and we are looking for his replacement. We are seeking someone with vision, passion, and enthusiasm for delivering stellar wellbeing outcomes, especially for older people. The person will provide strategic leadership and inspire staff, trustees, funders, and other stakeholders to achieve our ambitious goals.

About Us

Claremont is a community passionate about the arts and personal and community development. We have been a nationally progressive pioneer in our approach to services and we were the UK’s first Wellbeing Centre, long before the term was ubiquitous. We want to continue our history of innovation, alongside our culture of learning, our basis in genuine human relationships and the conviction that everybody matters. Underlying all of our services, and a key aspect of our culture, is a psychotherapeutically-informed approach which emphasises real listening, self awareness, and an awareness of how we are being in relation to other people.

About the Role

As the Job Description indicates, the role, which reports to our Board of Trustees, covers a wide range of responsibilities, including:

· Vision Leadership

· Partnerships

· Fundraising

· Financial Planning and Management

· Team Management and Coaching

· Charity Governance

· Clinical and Safeguarding Governance

· Legal Issues

· ITC

The ideal candidate will have experience and competence in all or as many as possible of these areas, as well as having a certain “Claremontiness” – aspirational and personal qualities which embody a genuine relational approach to life. 

The Role: Operations Manager

We are seeking an inspiring and dedicated Operations Manager to play a key role in our organisation, leading and supporting our passionate staff team of eight people and managing daily operations at M13 Youth Project, supported by and reporting to the Founder.

You will lead on the smooth running of operations, working closely with youth work staff to nurture a trusting, inclusive and dedicated working culture, which enables staff and young people to feel safe, valued and hopeful and to develop excellent work together.

You will be responsible for overseeing the ongoing development of our staff team, including scheduling staff and activities, managing working hours and absence, line managing staff, supporting recruitment, induction, disciplinary and grievance processes and being the first point of contact for the team.

This role requires experience and capability in managing processes and people, with good organisational skills, attention to detail, emotional intelligence and dedication to completing tasks. Empathy, good sense, creativity and ability to manage competing priorities are essential, along with the ability to co-design solutions to effectively manage any issues arising in the office environment, whilst ensuring high quality youth work and excellent external relationships with partners.

Whilst knowledge of and previous experience within a youth and play work context is not a requirement, you will have an appreciation of and commitment to seeing children and young people’s lives enriched, and to developing an understanding of our approach to youth and play work. If required, the Founder will continue as Designated Safeguarding Lead and professional practice supervisor of youth & play work staff.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-oppressive practice are important to us at M13 Youth Project across all areas of the organisation and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Your key role in effectively managing operations will free up the Founder to lead and focus on overall finance management, fundraising and on the strategic leadership, evaluation and development of M13, our Trustees and youth board, and the A6 Youth & Play Partnership, which M13 leads.

This is an exciting role for someone eager to make a significant difference to an amazing youth work charity: maintaining our high standard of work; supporting our 30th Anniversary celebrations; contributing knowledge, skills and passion to enhance and develop our current and future operations; and leading a team that creates life-enhancing youth and play activities that support the safety, growth, joy and well-being of children, young people and young dads.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification, available on our website and when you click the apply now button.

We are recruiting for 2 Refuge Worker to join our team in Westminster; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Refuge Worker

Location: Westminster
Salary: £28,104 per annum
Contract type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.  

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.  

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.  

Closing date: 9.00am on 27 January 2025

Interview date: 5 & 6 February 2025

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

A fantastic international welfare charity are recruiting for a Grants & Impact Officer on a part-time basis.

Location: London. Hybrid working with Wednesdays in the office.

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 pro rata

Contract: Fixed term contract of around 1 year to cover a period of maternity leave.  This is a part-time role, 3 or 4 days per week.

As Grants and Impact Officer, you will manage the Grants Programme and develop and lead on the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Activities of the charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the Portfolio of Grants awarded to individual stations and programmes, providing advice and assistance on completing applications and reporting, with a focus on MEAL activities.
• Co-ordinating the Grants and Programme Committee, summarizing each application for the Members and providing analysis of the request and the impact a grant will have.
• Working with various teams and Regions to ensure successful completion of MEAL requirements, following best practice in impact reporting.
• Collating, analysing, and interpreting all MEAL data and working with the Director to prepare an annual Impact Report, facilitating the process, collating, and editing information.
• Co-ordinating the preparation of the quarterly report (initial review and editing) and managing the design process and project managing the publication of the report.
• Working with the Director of Programme and the Communications Dept to devise and implement a marketing plan and support the roll out.

The successful candidate will have strong experience administering a grants programme, with a  comprehensive understanding of MEAL techniques and the ability to work with stakeholders to build MEAL frameworks. Experience of working on a series of projects and programmes simultaneously, often reacting quickly to ad hoc requests whilst maintaining a structured programme calendar is key, as is the ability to work co-operatively as part of a globally dispersed team.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please do get in touch for more information ASAP!

Please note, CVs ate being reviewed ona rolling basis and only successful candidates will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Maurice House is looking for a Casual Housekeeping and Hospitality Assistant to help ensure the effective provision of housekeeping and hospitality services. Working to a set routine, you will be responsible for assisting with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness within the home and assisting in the in-house laundry. You will also be required to help with any events taking place at the home.

You will have a good standard of numeracy and literacy with Dementia Awareness (or a willingness to undertake) and have attended Basic Food Hygiene training (or be willing to attend).

As part of this role you will be required to work some evenings and weekends.
As part of the team, your involvement in the function of the home is valued, your collaboration with the team is encouraged. A passion for making a difference, putting people at the heart of what you do, striving to deliver excellent care is reflective of our values.

We would like to hear from individuals who want to make a positive difference to the lives of those that have served, ensuring their unique contribution is not forgotten.

The Benefits:

- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 

- Pension scheme subject to eligibility 

- Statutory holiday allowance 

- Uniform will be provided. 

- Free DBS check

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

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We are thrilled to be working in partnership with Dogs for Good, a registered charity dedicated to advancing the boundless possibilities of what a connection between people and dogs can enable – in making everyday life fuller, healthier, and happier for everyone involved. They understand the extraordinary change dogs can enable when they form part of a social-care model centred on the needs of people and communities. With their new 2024-2028 strategy in place, it’s an exciting time to join the Dogs for Good team!

We are looking for a Community Fundraising and Events Manager to join and take a fresh look at their Dogs for Good community and events programme. With over 400 passionate volunteer fundraisers and speakers engaging with communities across the UK, you’ll help improve the quality of our activities, ensuring everyone has fun and feels valued. As an experienced events fundraiser, you’ll play a key role in driving Dogs for Good’s goal of a community-led approach by 2028. You’ll be instrumental in expanding our network, raising our profile, and securing vital funds in new locations and with new and inspired audiences.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• A successful track record in fundraising and events
• Experience in working with community fundraising platforms, payment processors and income management for mass-giving. 
• Experience working with volunteer fundraisers
• Experience in translating the values of equality, diversity and inclusion into accessible events and activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team during an exciting growth phase. You’ll work will make a meaningful impact in health and social care, whilst also championing Dogs for Good’s unwavering commitment to dog welfare.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

Location: Hybrid - min two days per week in the charity’s Head Office in Banbury (The Frances Hay Centre)

Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd January 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on Tuesday 28th January 2025 

Interviews with Dogs for Good: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation