Support Officer Jobs

Job Summary

This role is an expansion of our employment pathway and will be our first dedicated employment coach for our students.

PiP has developed a unique reputation for our experience and quality of employment support for adults with learning disabilities. This has led to an increased number of referrals with a focus on employment, an expansion of our in-house social enterprise capacity, and more employers keen to work alongside us to diversify their staff base.

PiP is keen to respond to and meet this demand. This role for us is the next step in doing so, allowing us to increase our job coaching capacity and providing more dedicated resource for students on their employment journey. As to date our coaching has been delivered across our existing staff team.

Who We Are

PIP is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities or autism to achieve their potential, and to lead lives that are as independent as possible.  

Our mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our students.

What You’ll Need

• Working with people with learning disabilities, or a similar client group
• Experience of training, education, or employment support delivery
• Experience of job coaching or supporting work placements
• Understanding of and commitment to a person-centred approach
• An understanding of the needs of employers and ability to articulate the benefits of having a diverse workforce to businesses
• Able to establish, develop and maintain constructive and professional relationships, both internal and external, with a wide variety of professional and carers
• Evidenced experience of success in building strong and positive relationships with a variety of people and organisations

What We Offer:

· The salary for this role is circa £29,500 dependent on experience with incremental pay progression.

You'll get 25 days holiday + bank holidays ever year. We're closed for Christmas but the rest of the year you may take leave whenever you wish. 

· An extra day of annual leave for each year you've worked with us up to another 5 (30 in total)

· We offer a travel subsidy of up to £7.50 per day to help with the cost of commuting.

· We provide a 4% pension contribution

· Incremental pay progression

· It's an early finish on Fridays - we close once all students leave around 4pm.

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling

· We offer regular team meals and social-generally during work hours and they are optional.

· We offer a cycle-to-work scheme and other staff discounts

Our Mission

PiP's mission is to empower adults with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. We are a growing, grassroots charity based in West London, and run a number of key services to promote independence and choice for our service users.

Our commitments

PiP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with the Inclusive Employers Standard 2020. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly applicants who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as people with lived experience of disabilities and individuals from Black and Minority ethnic communities. 

PiP keeps all personal information confidential and in line with current data protection legislation and GDPR. 

Closing Date: September 13th 2024

We encourage you to apply early, as applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we reserve the right to close the advert sooner subject to finding suitable candidates. 

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Legal Director to provide strategic oversight and leadership for all legal services and programmes at MLegal Support.

This role will report to the Board and is crucial for enhancing and refining MLegal Support's legal and services infrastructure. The successful candidate will work closely with our Operations Director to shape and build the organisation as it grows.

We are looking for an organised and strategic thinker, comfortable navigating the uncertainties of a fast-paced start-up environment. Attention to detail and a proven ability to turn vision into action are essential.

This position is critical for supporting the foundational and ongoing development of MLegal Support’s core services. The Legal Director will guide our dedicated team to ensure that all services align with our strategic objectives.

As a core member of the leadership team, the Legal Director will assist the Board in achieving set goals and advancing MLegal Support's mission. The role demands high levels of flexibility, proactivity, initiative, integrity, and commitment.

The Legal Director role at MLegal Support offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change both now and into the future.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• LLB degree or equivalent qualification
• Solicitor or Barrister qualified in the UK
• Foreign-qualified lawyers may be considered, subject to jurisdiction
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience
• Experience in litigation is preferred
• Previous experience in the legal or voluntary sector is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply: 

Please submit a single document of up to three pages, including:

• Your CV (maximum one page)
• A covering letter of no more than two pages addressing:
• Your interest in the role
• How you meet the requirements
• Your motivation for wanting to work at MLegal Support
• How your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for this position
• Whether you consider yourself to have a disability
• How you learned about this job opportunity
• Contact details for two referees
• Your availability for interviews, which are expected to occur during the week commencing 9th September

Please send your three-page document to our recruitment email with the subject line "Legal Director." 

Interview Details: We plan to conduct interviews for shortlisted candidates via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 9th September. There may be a second round of interviews following this. If you are unavailable during this period, please indicate this in your covering letter. Be sure to check both your main inbox and junk mail folder for correspondence from us.

FICS is seeking a creative and committed Communications Officer to join the Development and Communications team. The purpose of this role is to deliver FICS' communications strategy, expanding our reach and producing engaging and accessible content. This role sits as part of the Development and Communications function, serving both the advancement of FICS’ theory of change as well as working with the programmatic teams in a support capacity. In this position, you'll thrive on collaboration, working closely with various teams and working in a busy, adaptive environment. 

Benefits

We offer a number of benefits to team members including:

• 25 days annual leave per year
• A bonus day of leave for your birthday
• 3% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rising Sun’s counselling service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health care cash plan for you and your children for a number of health treatments (e.g. dental, optical, physiotherapy etc.) and also discounts in shops and attractions
• Up to four weeks sick pay in any 12 month period (eligible after probation period)

OVERVIEW

Rising Sun Domestic Violence and Abuse Service (Rising Sun) is an independent charity in Kent working to prevent domestic abuse and improve the lives of survivors and their children suffering from its effects. We have an ambitious vision for a world in which women and children live free from actual or threatened domestic abuse and all forms of violence.

Our team provide a range of services to adults and children who’ve experienced domestic abuse. We understand the impact of domestic abuse on survivors and so we listen to individual needs and respond in a trauma informed way. We provide one-to-one support and also deliver therapeutically informed group programmes to help survivors to recognise the potential signs and impact of domestic abuse. Bringing survivors together validates experiences and enables them to draw strength from one another.

We are looking for an organised and reliable individual with great problem solving and team working skills. As the Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in supporting the team to carry out their work. You will be responsible for preparation of bi-monthly management accounts and working with the Senior Leadership Team on annual budgeting and reporting processes, as well as overseeing the organisation’s day to day financial processes. The role also includes line management of our Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer who carries out our HR functions with the support of an external HR consultant. 

In this role you will also have the opportunity to work with the board of trustees and CEO as a member of our Finance Sub-Committee, involving discussions and decisions about the charity’s reserves, investments, and organisational strategy relating to finance.

As part of our passionate and committed team of approximately 50 staff, our aspiration is that you will thrive and develop in this essential role. You will be contributing to the invaluable work of Rising Sun and making a lasting difference to the lives of those who’ve experienced domestic abuse.

SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE

To ensure efficient and effective financial management across Rising Sun in line with our financial procedures and company and charity regulations.

To produce financial information for the CEO and board of trustees, such as budgets, income and expenditure reports, bank balances etc.

To support the fundraising team by providing financial information for funding applications and reports.

To line manage the Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Management

• Ensure all accounting is clear, well managed & compliant with SORP guidelines.
• Implement financial controls by maintaining and enforcing financial policies
• Prepare bi-monthly finance reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Monitor cash flows to ensure that the operations and liquidity of the organisation can be maintained.
• Liaise with the external auditors to produce the annual accounts.
• Co-ordinate and partake in quarterly Finance Sub-Committee Meetings.
• Monitor our investment portfolio and make changes following discussions in the Finance Sub-Committee Meetings.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to prepare budgets and forecasts for services and the charity overall.
• Work with the fundraising team to ensure funding is received and allocated appropriately, and provide financial information for funding applications and reports.
• Ensure the Rising Sun has appropriate insurance for our size and activities.
• Act as the point of contact for HMRC, Charity Commission, Companies House and company pension scheme, including submission of gift aid claims, PAYE information and any statutory requests.
• Act as data protection lead and a signatory on bank accounts and countersign bank payments.
• Ensure monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee development and decision making around improving organisational systems and processes, e.g. payroll processes, cloud, broadband, phones
• Oversee the day to day finance functions, including ensuring expenditure is recorded accurately and coded appropriately, month and year end reconciliations and journals are accurate and complete, and any due invoices and expenses are paid.

Line Management

• Line manage and provide cover for the Finance Officer and HR and Admin Officer, providing support, development and training opportunities and supervision to carry out their roles, summarised below.
• Finance Officer – Processing invoices, expenses, payments and gift aid. Preparing bank reconciliations and payroll. Monitoring the accounts and admin email inboxes and covering client referrals as required.
• HR and Admin Officer – HR policies and procedures, recruitment/onboarding, liaising with external HR consultants. IT requirements and systems. Office management. Monitoring the admin inbox and covering client referrals as required.

General Duties

• Maintain confidentiality on all appropriate matters.
• Adhere to the requirements of Rising Sun’s policies and procedures, including Data Protection and Safeguarding.
• Ensure continual awareness of developments in legislation and policy which are relevant to the role.
• Undertake any other tasks that are appropriate to the post and that reflect the needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Relevant finance qualification (eg. AAT) or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge and experience of charity accounts SORP, contracts and grants accounting (e.g. restricted/unrestricted) and accruals concept of accounting.
• Thorough knowledge of HMRC requirements with regard to tax, national insurance and statutory deductions and payments.
• Experience of working with external auditors to produce annual accounts.
• Experience of producing financial information and reports for trustees and/or the CEO.
• Knowledge of robust financial processes to reduce risks and ensure best practice in our financial management.
• Knowledge or experience of book keeping and maintaining accounting records.
• Working knowledge and experience of operation of Quickbooks (or similar software) for accounting.
• Good awareness of statutory requirements relating to HR, data protection and payroll processes.
• Experience of line managing team members to help them to work at their best. (Desirable)
• Knowledge or experience of working the domestic abuse sector. (Desirable)

Skills and Attitude

• Excellent IT skills (especially MS Excel) and able to learn to use new software as required (we use Quickbooks, Donorfy, Breathe HR and MS Office).
• Ability to work supportively and effectively within and across teams and build good working relationships.
• A systematic and organised approach with an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work independently.
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and willing to continually develop own skills and knowledge across a range of relevant subjects.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

General

• A commitment to the values and ethos of the Rising Sun.
• A good understanding of cultural issues, and commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
• Committed to safeguarding service users, willing to undergo a DBS check and able to follow safeguarding procedures.
• Has the right to live and work in the UK.

This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up and will be reviewed from time to time. Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Rising Sun is an equal opportunities employer. We recognise intersecting identities, and value what having a diverse team brings, both in terms of effectively responding to client needs, and engaging with each other at work. We encourage applicants from all sections of the community; especially from minority groups/groups with a protected characteristic such as B.A.M.E., who are currently underrepresented at Rising Sun. We are disability-friendly, and flexible working is available in the majority of roles. We strive to offer accommodations to all applicants who need them.

Safeguarding Statement

Rising Sun is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, a ‘right to work check’ in accordance with UK government Home Office guidelines, and to provide two references.

Engagement Officer

Location:  Bolton & Bury
Contract:  Permanent,  Part time
Salary: £23,513 per annum full time. £10,032 pro-rata for 16 hours worked
Hours : 16 hours per week

Are you a dynamic communicator with a knack for engaging and inspiring others?

At Voices for Choices CIC, we exist to ensure that every person, their family and their baby get the positive birthing experience they deserve. 

Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnerships Manchester is an NHS working group fuelled by dedication and compassion. We are a collective, united team of passionate individuals who are committed to going beyond traditional boundaries and amplifying the voices of our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Engagement Officer to join our team. In this role, you will develop and implement outreach plans that reflect the ethnic diversity of the local population. You will organise local engagement activities, attend community events and create engaging activities for multiple people involved  You will collect and record feedback from parents in hospital and community settings, utilising social media and focus groups to enhance community engagement.

Our  Engagement Officer will recruit and coordinate a team of volunteers to support engagement activities,  assist with events/projects and complete administrative tasks. They will collaborate with the MNVP Lead and Family Empowerment Project Manager on various projects.

This role would suit a person who is a natural communicator with excellent time management skills who thrives on building and maintaining strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and put in place outreach plans targeting diverse local populations, including seldom-heard and at-risk groups.
• Empathetically collect and record feedback from a diverse range of parents in hospital and community settings.
• Use social media and focus groups to gather community feedback and enhance engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and organisations to support broader projects
• Represent our organisation positively at events and provide clear information.
• Prepare reports and analyse feedback to inform our work and improve services.
• Recruit and coordinate a team of volunteers to assist with engagement activities.
• Liaise with the  Patient Advocacy Lead (Maternity) and Family Empowerment Project Manager providing assistance with events, projects, and administrative tasks as needed.

Our ideal candidate will have 

• Full driving license and access to your own transport.
• Some knowledge of maternity/neonatal services.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a busy environment
• Strong organisation skills.

Apply now for the chance to join our team!

Please note that this vacancy is available in the following areas: Bolton & Bury, Wigan & Salford, Oldham & Rochdale, Stockport & Tameside, and Manchester & Trafford.

Closing date 19-09-2024

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Join us as our new Chief Executive and make a meaningful difference to animal welfare across Cumbria, The Borders and the North East of England.​

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 23rd September

Who we are.

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is based in Carlisle, Cumbria, and serves the North East, North West and the Borders, providing non-judgemental and compassionate care to animals and their owners.

The charity is dedicated to the improvement of animal welfare in the region, proactively supporting animals and encouraging people to prioritise animal welfare through our community programmes, advocacy and rehoming services.

We provide holistic support and care for animals and their owners to reach long-term solutions that avoid the need for rehoming but when that is unavoidable, Oak Tree provides a safe home for animals, rehabilitating and preparing them for the next stage in their lives.

The charity also prepares potential owners for life with a new companion and offers the help and support necessary for both animal and owner to live a long and happy life together.

Oak Tree does more besides this by working with communities, government services, local businesses and other charities to provide whatever help is necessary to allow animals and their owners to live happy and healthy lives.

About the role.

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity is looking for a new Chief Executive to provide strategic direction and act as an ambassador for the Charity, being a strong advocate for animal welfare both locally and nationally. The CEO will manage key relationships with policymakers, donors, and external stakeholders and work with the Board to steer the Senior Management Team to achieve the strategic plan.

The role will line manage the Head of Operations, Head of Income Generation and Head of Animal Welfare.

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity has expanded significantly over the last 9 years, and it is a much more complex organisation than it was previously.

The new CEO’s role will be to maintain and stabilise this creation and ensure that the charity is sustainable long term.

Who we are looking for.

We are seeking pragmatic candidates with strong leadership and people management skills to mentor and develop the passionate staff team and lead the strategic direction of the charity.

Experience of diversification of funding would be most welcome, so we welcome candidates with a fundraising background.

You will have a passion for animals as well as people, with a natural ability to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

It is not essential to have an extensive background in the animal sector, but a strong sense of the industry and knowledge and understanding of animal welfare issues and legislation would give a definite advantage.

We welcome applications from both existing CEOs and those considering a CEO role for the first time if they can demonstrate the skills, values and experience required.

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Monday 23rd September.

Reports to: Ark Schools Finance Director

Direct Reports: 3 x Senior Finance Managers and a wider regional finance team (Finance Managers/Officers/Assistants) totaling 16 across 8 schools (as of August 24)

Location: South London region

Contract: Permanent 

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm).

Closing date: 16/09/2024 at 10am

1st round interviews (virtual): 26/09/2024 

2nd round interviews (in person): 04/10/2024 

Salary: £75,000 to £85,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

The Regional Finance Director will provide the overall leadership and management for all aspects of finance to Ark Schools in the South London region. The role will be focused on ensuring processes are embedded across all schools; supporting schools new to the network (or with new staff structures) with transition as well as leading, with regard to finance, on strategic projects within the schools.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in the implementation of financial processes, planning and reporting
• Extensive experience in successfully managing and motivating a team
• A highly organised and proactive approach to work

Key Responsibilities: 

• To be responsible for all aspects of finance at the academies and developing the in-school finance teams to provide a high-level service to their principals and operations leads
• To be a member of the South London Senior Leadership Team, with responsibility for strategic financial management and financial performance
• To work with Ark Central, and other academies in the Ark network, to develop, implement and embed standardised processes and procedures
• To be responsible directly to the Schools Finance Director for the strategic financial management in all schools in the region
• To control, monitor and evaluate the academies’ finances, ensuring compliance with financial requirements and value for money
• To ensure clear and timely management and financial accounts as required for the Regional Director, Principals, Local Governing Bodies, and Ark Central
• To work with the Operations Leads to negotiate, manage and monitor contracts, tenders and agreements for the provision of services to the Academies, to ensure that services are delivered to a high quality and support the operation of the Academies
• To work with the HR Business Partner to oversee all matters relating to payroll, including Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs queries, National Insurance, benefits in lieu of pay (travel loans etc.), Give as You Earn scheme, and to ensure that appropriate controls are in place and robust checks are made in relation to the monthly payroll
• To be responsible for ensuring the region’s processes for pensions management and reporting are in place. This includes monthly and annual returns as well as audit, working with the HR Business Partner and school HR teams, as applicable
• To develop, enable and strategically lead a team of finance staff to deliver the vision for the region against its strategic priorities and timescales
• To arrange or deliver finance training for staff in South London, maintaining an on-going review of need
• To drive forward change and initiatives which promote regularity, propriety, value for money and best standards

Key Requirements:

• Professional accountancy qualification, including significant post-qualifying experience
• A record of Continuing Professional Development activities
• Right to work in the UK
• Experience of strategic financial planning and supporting decision-making
• Experience of leading and managing budgeting and reporting processes in an organisation
• Extensive experience of managing and motivating staff and monitoring performance against targets
• Knowledge and experience of financial management systems and processes
• Strong financial management skills
• Strong people management skills, with highly developed interpersonal and motivational skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands
• Strong organisational, project management, and planning skill

About Ark

We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 30,000 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.

You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year 
• Hybrid working, with a combination of visiting schools and our new state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside network colleagues.
• Regular social events, monthly free breakfast, and daily free fruit are available when in the central office
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments 
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform 
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Monday 16th September.

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.

We will be assessing applications as we go and reserve the right to close the process early. As such we thoroughly recommend an early application.

The PR and Media Officer is responsible for developing and delivering PR activities to ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media and the public. A primary objective is to establish and raise the profile of KCLSU across media – trade, local and national. 

Working in a small team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering successful media campaigns and daily management of media enquiries, always in line with KCLSU's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Raise KCLSU's profile, creating an understanding among key audiences by presenting the Student Union's core messages and services in specialist and mainstream print, broadcast, online and digital media.
2. Develop strong relationships with journalists/press agencies in both mainstream and Higher Education media.
3. Work with student officers and colleagues to achieve high-quality media coverage and public awareness for issues of importance to KCLSU.
4. Support and deliver PR and Media campaigns which align with KCLSU strategy.
5. Collaborate with student newspaper ROAR to promote upcoming events and other relevant KCLSU news.
6. Explore fundraising opportunities through media coverage.
7. Assist the communications team in written and verbal communications.
8. Monitor KCLSU's PR activities with periodic reports to the line manager and Head of Communications and Digital.

Person Specification

As PR & Media Officer, the role holder should be an organised and cool-tempered professional who is able to handle a crisis. They will have a creative mind and excellent communications skills, with experience in public speaking and project management.

The successful candidate will hold the following personal and professional attributes:

1. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
2. Confidence to network and work collaboratively.
3. Strong organisational skills with an ability to think and plan strategically.
4. Excellent time management skills and ability to juggle competing work priorities while under pressure.
5. Enthusiam to work in the education sector with a young and energetic team.
6. Awareness and interest to learn more about the HE sector.
7. Flair, energy and adaptability.

This position also requires a candidate with a degree in Communications, PR, Journalism or any other subject relevant to the job requirements.

Benefits of Working for KCLSU:

• Hybrid Working Policy 
• Pension Contribution
• Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
• 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
• Discounts and Venues
• £30 wellbeing allowance per term
• Employee Assistance Programme
• "No meeting Friday" ethos
• KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Death in Service
• Access to Kings Libraries

At KCLSU Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are at the heart of everything we do and we endeavour to ensure equal treatment of all candidates. We welcome a diverse range of applicants and are open to discussing flexibility with the right candidate. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment and selection process, and to ensure that a successful candidate with a disability can undertake the post.

Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this role you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
• Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
• Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
• Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.

One in seven babies is born premature or sick and needing care on a neonatal unit – this isn’t what most parents expect for their baby. Join the leading national charity dedicated to supporting babies, families and NHS staff at this critical time

Bliss is the UK’s leading neonatal charity: our vision is that every baby born premature or sick has the best chance of survival and quality of life. We are looking for Healthcare Engagement Officer to join our enthusiastic and passionate team.

Role Details

Bliss is the leading UK charity for babies born premature or sick, existing to give every baby who needs neonatal care the best chance of survival and quality of life. We do this by supporting families, campaigning for change, supporting professionals, and enabling life-changing research

We have a long and proud tradition of working with and supporting healthcare teams on neonatal units and across the neonatal community to work in partnership with parents and carers in the delivery of their baby’s care. We do this because evidence shows working in partnership improves babies’ outcomes.

The Healthcare Engagement Officer will coordinate Bliss’ work with healthcare professionals across the multi-disciplinary neonatal team to promote partnership with parents and carers.

For this period of 9 months, to cover maternity leave, the role will focus on:

• Ongoing communication with healthcare professionals
• Supporting Bliss’ relationships with key groups of nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, psychologists, health managers and others
• Overseeing Bliss' presence at external events including opportunities to present to or network with the wider neonatal community
• Overseeing the development and delivery of an online learning event for healthcare professionals

The role will also support ongoing work such as maintaining the relevant parts of the Bliss website, contributing to service development and cross-team projects.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of communicating with a range of external stakeholders (including healthcare professionals) using a high level of professionalism.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including to represent Bliss with important external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills, and ability to coordinate several tasks at the same time and prioritise effectively across a busy workload.
• Ability to work independently but also to work cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team, including with colleagues working remotely.

For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.

About us

Bliss is the UK charity for babies born premature or sick. Our vision is that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

We champion the rights of every baby born premature or sick to receive the best care. We achieve this by empowering families, influencing policy and practice, and enabling life changing research.

For more information about Bliss, visit our website 

Accessibility Statement

Bliss is committed to recruiting employees who reflect the diverse community we serve.

We know that in order to recruit the most talented people, we need to access a wide pool of talent, and this means being as inclusive as possible in how we recruit, support and retain our staff.

If you need any adjustments to enable you to access this job information, or the application process, please let us know.

Bliss is a London Living Wage employer, and is signed up to the Show the Salary pledge.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following documents

• Your CV (please ensure this does not include your age, gender or any other personal characteristics)
• Supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria in the person specification. This should address the essential points of the person specification and is expected to be no more than 1000-1500 words long

This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.

Recruitment Timeline 

• The deadline for applications is 9am on 16th September
• First round interviews will be held virtually on w/c 16 September
• Second round interviews will be in person at our London Bridge offices shortly after

It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Our Organisation

You will work a combination of office, client-home, community, and home-based working. Causeway is a 4-day week employer, so you will work 32 hours over 4 days a week, with no loss of pay. Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us. 

The Role

To provide a high-quality housing management service, ensuring outstanding customer service and service delivery, by a being a primary point of contact for tenants. Engage with tenants to provide a responsive efficient housing management service that is consistently excellent for all tenancies. Housing Officers are expected to carry out the vast majority of their duties (70%) at our managed accommodation. Your accomodation patch will include a lot of West London, therefore you will need to drive and have your own vehicle (milage reimbursement provided), and be comfortable travelling daily. 

About the Role

The primary focus of the Grants Officer is to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively and to promote, grow and deliver this and other JPF grant programmes across London and Essex. Although the geographical remit of each Grants officer can change on occasion, it is anticipated that this role will be responsible for the London Boroughs across North West and South West London, plus uniform youth groups who deliver their activities cross-borough.

The Achievement Award scheme is JPF’s flagship programme, with almost 2000 schemes in over 1400 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex. Through the programme, we invest millions of pounds each year to support young people and youth work. This is an amazing chance for you to have a big impact. The Achievement Award Scheme enables schools, colleges and youth organisations to recognise, reward and celebrate young people’s achievements. At JPF we are passionate about encouraging young people to raise their aspirations, believe in themselves and make a contribution to society. Achievement Awards are designed to recognise a wide range of achievement, not just those achieving academically but those ‘doing their best’ or demonstrating leadership, resilience and determination.

The post holder will manage delivery of the scheme and associated small grants in an assigned area of London and/or Essex. They will be responsible for maintaining positive relationships with schools and youth organisations in a dedicated area of London or Essex. The role will involve significant travel to visit schools and youth organisations, as well as outreach and community engagement work to identify and support new groups to apply to join our small grants schemes. This work will also include evenings and occasional weekend work, especially to support our Achievement Award celebration events.

The successful candidate would therefore be someone who has flexibility to travel, work out-of-office hours, enjoys building local relationships and public speaking, as well as navigating a busy grants and assessment caseload (desk-based processing, telephone calls/emails, and regular use of a database). It could be a great role for someone living in North West or South West London.

JPF is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our team.

The primary responsibilities of the work will be:

• To promote and strengthen the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme and associated programmes (Leader Award Grants, Educational Visits, Environmental Awards and Partnership Programmes) in schools and youth organisations.
• To support schools and youth organisations to administer the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme to a high standard and maximise the positive impact it has on young people.
• To ensure that schools and youth organisations make use of all the small programmes and partnership programmes associated with the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme.
• To ensure that accurate data is recorded on all JPF systems.
• To support programme growth, impact and reach by building stakeholder relationships in your assigned local area.
• To assess new applications and monitor the impact of the Achievement Award Grants we make in your assigned local area. • To work with your colleagues in the Grants Team to deliver excellent grant making and relationships with Jack Petchey Foundation beneficiaries.

About You
This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we grow our work as a Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop a wide range of skills in a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to maximising our positive impact on young people.

The role demands a wide range of skills and a high degree of autonomy, reliability and flexibility. We are seeking an efficient, highly organised team member with excellent communication skills and a passion for our work. You will need to be able to manage your own workload within agreed targets and maintain a programme of planned visits, while creating new development opportunities.

You will possess an eye for detail, good administration skills and the ability to communicate confidently and present a positive external profile for the charity. This is a busy and satisfying role, with each Grants Officer leading relationships with between 350-400 organisations.

Evening and weekend work is a requirement to meet the demands of this role, which on occasion can require up to 2-3 evenings in one week, depending on the event schedule. Time off in lieu will be granted for additional hours worked.

This is a perfect time to join the Foundation —under our new Head of Grants team, we are exploring how to streamline our processes, work with AI and improve our guidance. This is your chance to make your mark within a motivated and ambitious team, and help us to reach even more young people with our funding.

Main Areas of Responsibility

1. To develop, manage and promote the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme and other JPF opportunities.

1.1. Identify schools and youth organisations not currently running the scheme and proactively promote the Achievement Award (AA) scheme to them, following up as required.
1.2 Receive, assess and process all grant applications to join the AA scheme, in accordance with JPF policies and procedures.
1.3 Attend, participate and assist with delivery of Achievement Award celebration events (usually evenings), including making a speech to congratulate the young people.

2. Quality Assurance for the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme

2.1 Support schools and youth organisations on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award (AA) scheme to operate the scheme to the highest possible standard.
2.2 Implement a programme of face-to-face and digital monitoring visits to schools and youth organisations in your area on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme, to ensure that JPF funding is well spent and to identify opportunities to improve delivery.
2.3 Provide timely support to organisations so they are able to run the AA scheme effectively.
2.4 Organise and deliver digital and in-person events to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively.

3. To administer the Jack Petchey Foundation grant making process

3.1 Ensure accurate records are kept on the Foundation’s database (Salesforce), including up-to-date contact details and records of communication with groups in receipt of or applying for grants.
3.2 Approve/authorise payment of AA grants and related programmes in accordance with JPF policies.
3.3 Ensure appropriate grant reporting by schools and youth organisations and negotiate return of funds where a grant has not been used in accordance with conditions.
3.4 Proactively manage risk, being alert to potential fraud.
3.5 Ensure that clubs and groups receive all necessary materials to operate the Achievement Award scheme effectively. 3.6 Assess and approve Leader Award Grant, Educational Visit Grant and Environmental Grant applications in accordance with JPF policy.
3.7 Provide regular reports on the work for the Head of Grants Team, Chief Executive Officer and the JPF Board as required.

4. To promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups

4.1 Identify case studies and other stories and material that can be used for JPF communications, supporting communications team colleagues to raise awareness of our opportunities and impact.
4.2 Represent JPF at digital and physical events, local networks, funders’ fairs, and community or young people’s forums to help promote JPF’s small grant programmes and other opportunities.
4.3 Support and promote JPF’s partnership programmes, for example the Jack Petchey’s Speak Out Challenge, Step into Dance, Panathlon and First Give.
4.4 Contribute to the review of any small grant programmes as requested by the Head of Grants Team.
4.5 Assist with digital and face-to-face monitoring and reporting in relation to groups that have received a JPF Project Grant or other JPF funding. 

5 Other Responsibilities
5.1 Actively contribute to Grants and JPF Team meetings.
5.2 Take a lead on specific projects as agreed within the Grants Team.
5.3 Contribute to the assessment of other grant programmes as requested by the Head of Grants Team.
5.4 Provide telephone/email support and advice about JPF funding streams to existing grantees or potential applicants.
5.5 Work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of the Jack Petchey Foundation, in particular safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection policies.

These are the normal duties requires of the position. However, it is important that all staff are prepared to be flexible as they will be required from time to time to perform other duties.

The post holder will work as part of the wider team from the Jack Petchey Foundation headquarters in Canary Wharf with some home working possible within the framework of the JPF Hybrid Working Policy. You will be required to travel to attend visits, events and meetings, including at weekends and in the evenings. Some travel across London more widely may be required on occasion to support uniform youth groups in your portfolio who deliver their duties cross-borough around your assigned areas.

Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office

Executive Officer - Advancement
Ref: ALC1503

Salary on appointment will be £37,099 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £44,263 per annum.

This is an exciting time to join our busy Development, Alumni and Campaigns Office, as we build our next major fundraising campaign for launch in October.

We wish to recruit a talented individual who shares our vision and passion for the future of UEA. You will join a dedicated team responsible for alumni engagement and supporter relations, securing philanthropy to support the University, in this unique and high-profile role.

The post supports the Director’s prospect / donor portfolio management activity. You will curate and attend private meetings and group events with some of the University’s most valuable external supporters, both in the UK and internationally.

You will also be the secretary and liaison for our new international Board(s) of Alumni, and future Campaign Board, supporting the Director and Vice Chancellor in global advancement.

Educated to degree level, or with equivalent relevant experience in relationship management, you will have outstanding communication skills and adept customer care, whilst managing multiple priorities with attention to detail.
 
This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. 
 
Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page. 

Closing date: 9 September 2024

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality

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

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

The Turn2us E-learning resource is a key project aiming to equip non-professional advisers with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively support people experiencing financial insecurity.

Our e-learning project is in its early stages. While we've laid the groundwork and prepared initial courses, there's significant potential for the right candidate to make a substantial impact on its further development and expansion.

You’ll also be working with our benefits experts and communications team to create high quality information content for a variety of platforms and mediums.

You will be someone with experience in the creation of varied and high-quality digital and print content both written and visual, in particular e-learning courses, as well as a passion for developing a deep understanding of our users and their needs.

The ideal candidate can work independently and manage their own time to hit project deadlines. You will enjoy working as part of a small team but will also be able to work across the whole organisation to develop new content. You have great communication skills and are comfortable working with users, community groups and other stakeholders to discover their learning needs.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

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

Closing date: 9th September, 9:00am

1st Interview date: 24th and 25th September

Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract/ Full time

Salary: £27,646 - £30,718 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, membership plus many more staff benefits.

There’s never been a better time to join the team! They have launched an ambitious new strategy – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making people healthier and happier, cycling can help everyone thrive.

They want everyone to enjoy the benefits cycling offers to people and the planet. More information on their strategy will be shared soon, but it will focus on encouraging more short journeys by bike, promoting cycling as a popular, enjoyable, and safe activity for everyone, and striving to make every cycling experience a great one. Join them on their journey and help them have more impact than ever before!

The Finance Officer has a central role within the finance team, holding a varied set of responsibilities, ranging from purchase ledger tasks, sales ledger tasks, processing expenses through to reconciliations and assisting finance team colleagues with their tasks when needed.

This role is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual, eager to learn and grow. They will provide opportunities for training and support, with a strong emphasis on personal development. You'll have the chance to take on new challenges and additional tasks, allowing you to broaden your skills and experience in a supportive, dynamic environment.

Please note that this is a hybrid role with a mix of home-based working and operating out of the Guildford office. Therefore, it is important that you are based in a location whereby access to Guildford is accessible and that you are willing to travel to the office to collaborate with the wider Finance function.

Tell them why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.

They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are excellent at what you do, no matter your background, that is what matters most to them.

Applications close at 9:00 am on the closing date shown.

You may have experience in the following: Financial Controller, Financial Analyst, Budget Analyst, Accounting Officer, Finance Manager, Treasurer, Finance Administrator, Fiscal Officer, Financial Specialist, Accounts Officer, and Director of Finance.

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