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We are looking for an experienced, strategically minded and solutions focused Senior Operations Manager to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) as part of our Exams Team.
The RCR creates and delivers exams on the behalf of the General Medical Council (GMC) to assess doctors qualifying as Clinical Oncologists (cancer doctors) and Radiologists (doctors who diagnose through medical imaging). The Senior Operations Manager will oversee the work of the operational exam delivery team, working at a high level to realise our growth plans.
As a dynamic leader, you will create medium- and long-term plans to grow exam capacity, both domestically and globally, recognising that the number of candidates completing their exams directly impacts the growth of our specialties. This will include monitoring and responding to changes in demand for exams, optimising pricing models and identifying and delivering operational efficiencies. You will achieve this by motivating and enthusing your direct reports and the wider team, connecting them to the bigger picture and ensuring they are reaching high levels of performance.
To be successful in this role you will have a significant level of operational and financial management experience, including the ability to manage budgets within a complex financial picture and long-term strategic planning skills. You will also have the ability to identify and mitigate risks in delivery, ensuring that the RCR maintains its reputation as offering world class qualifications.
You will be a pivotal player within the exams team ensuring operational efficiency and an excellent service are part of the seamless delivery of our high-stakes exams. You will have the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference and lead our exams operations to new heights.
What you’ll do:
- Strategic development of exam operations to deliver sufficient exams for the market/audience over the medium and long term.
- Leading the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams operations, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams operations budget.
- Be an exceptional multi-team leader, providing direction and support to motivate and direct line reports in achieving exam function goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
- Responsible for operational reporting to internal Committees and other stakeholders, via written reports and in person.
- Develop and maintain product ownership of the Exams Candidate Management System (EMS) to ensure it is fit for purpose and working effectively to support strategic objectives.
- Actively participate as a member of the exams management team.
What you’ll need:
- Strong service delivery and financial management background including managing operations within exams, education or events.
- Experience of delivering growth which features value for money, operational and service improvement and efficiency savings.
- Experience of developing and managing a high performing operational team.
- Excellent people management skills with the ability to motivate and effectively manage a team delivering a variety of activities.
- Ability to provide support and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong strategic analytical and evaluative skills, including ability to understand and analyse complex issues and problems.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. Please find out more about the Senior Operations Manager role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the candidate pack.
Why join us?
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
- Hybrid working (40% working week can be done remotely)
- Modern working environment
- Equipment provided to work from home
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Excellent pension scheme
- Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
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Location: Either in one of our global offices (Kenya, Senegal, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Bristol or London - UK), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)
Closing date for applications: 22 September 2024
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract duration: Permanent
Remuneration: Competitive based on experience
Grade: B1
Organisation overview
Blue Ventures is an award-winning marine conservation organisation working to rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities. We’re committed to protecting marine biodiversity in ways that benefit coastal people. We work in places where the ocean is vital to local cultures and economies and where there is a fundamental unmet need to support human development, thriving fishers and thriving oceans.
Position in organisation
The Global Digital Lead is a pivotal role within our global team, responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for our digital capabilities from an internal perspective. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and collaborates closely with the global finance and operations teams.
Summary job description
The Global Digital Lead will oversee the digital transformation of Blue Ventures, evaluating our current tech stack and developing a digital transformation roadmap to ensure the organisation uses the appropriate digital tools and software for collaboration and communication. This role will manage all software systems, including financial software, CRM, communication software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, file management, workflow, and collaboration software. Additionally, the Global Digital Lead will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation is set up to succeed from a hardware perspective, managing the procurement and efficient use of hardware across various regions.
For full job description, please find attached.
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This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Helath Advocate Educator (HAE). The post holder will train and provide ongoing support to GP practices and other health professionals to enable primary and secondary care staff to be able to effectively talk to their patients about domestic violence and abuse (DVA), provide early identification and offer appropriate care pathways for female and male victims of domestic violence and abuse aged 16 years and over.
The post holder will work in partnership with a local clinical lead to deliver the model and will participate and support the delivery of safeguarding training and awareness raising sessions to primary and secondary care staff and other multi-agency teams where needed.
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.
Please note that a valid UK driving license and use of a car is essential to this role.
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday) with a Requirement for occasional 12:30-20:30 duty shift
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This role is part of the FearFree Service which provides individual and family support to domestic abuse victims, perpetrators, and their children.
The Assessment and Early Interventions Team act as the gateway for all referrals to the Devon Service, and additionally provides a helpline service. Working within an experienced and established team, the Assessment and Early Interventions Advisor will:
- Triage referrals.
- Answer the helpline.
- Conduct risk assessments and offer immediate safety planning advice.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Signpost victims and professionals to other support agencies where appropriate.
- Offer specialist domestic abuse advice and support to professionals.
- Deliver educational and bespoke support sessions to medium risk victims of domestic abuse.
In addition, the role requires the building of effective relationships both internally within the Devon Team and externally, supporting a multi-agency approach.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Working within the agreed policies, principles, and codes of practice of FearFree, the post holder will:
Working with vulnerable people and risk management:
· Provide a victim focused service, with an understanding of the impact of trauma on vulnerable people.
· Demonstrate specialist knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and how this may impact on the wider family unit.
· Provide advice, guidance and support to people who are victims of domestic abuse.
· Assess, manage, and review risks to service users, colleagues, and self, including the use of the DASH riskassessment tool and SOAG.
· Make safeguarding referrals where appropriate: including Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, Mental Health crisis teams and MARAC.
· Work directly with individuals or groups as agreed with the Team Manager.
· Safeguard the health and welfare of service users and their families.
· Respond to emergencies and crisis situations including supporting a service user to access a place of safety if appropriate.
· Work with service users sensitively to share information, particularly MARAC outcomes.
· Provide support on the helpline to victims of domestic abuse and other agencies.
· Assist, encourage and empower service users to make their own decisions and choices as appropriate.
Team working
· Offer professional advice and support to multi-agency partners.
· Feedback to the Team Manager, Devon Service Manager, Head of Service and/or other Support Workers any information related to the service users support needs or risk issues, and progress on support tasks.
· Work effectively in partnership with multiple statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance service delivery, safety, and safeguarding.
· Contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holiday and sickness.
· Work closely with other agencies, to network with, make referrals to and maintain good relationships with, and be able to disseminate information appropriately.
Administrative duties
· Help provide a responsive support service with a high quality of customer care.
· Answer the telephone and take messages and referrals, act on messages and referrals, and provide a triage service for all referrals.
· Assist in the referral process and follow-up, contacting other agencies and helping to arrange appointments.
· Assist in the assessment and allocation of service users.
· Update written and computerised records with accurate clear information to deadline, including maintaining details of any special needs required by service users.
· Assist with monitoring and evaluation policies and procedures and producing reports.
Additional tasks and responsibilities:
· Ensure personal safety for self, other staff, and service users at all times.
· Participate in personal training and supervision opportunities and attend team meetings.
· Carry out other tasks appropriate to the post, which may be identified as the service develops and as agreed with the Team Manager and Devon Service Manager.
· Adhere to confidentiality policy and procedures, ensuring data is kept secure.
· Work within FearFree policies and procedures.
For a full job description/person specification and to apply, please follow the link provided on this website. The closing date for this role is 3rd September, with interviews currently planned to take place on 6th September
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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Are you an accomplished Fundraiser, looking for a flexible, part-time hybrid role? Would you be exited to fundraise without a high-pressured environment? We want you to take charge of this dynamic and varied job opportunity, joining a successful, supportive teamwhere there is real fulfillment and opportunity to springboard your career.
If you are a team-player, able to work remotely, have experience in fundraising at all levels including grant bid writing and prospect development, have creative ideas and a real huger to raise money for a great cause, this could be the job for you.
We are a small, fast-growing local charity supporting families with disabled children, based in Berkshire. We have great contacts locally and a high profile in our community.
The role is circa 16 hours a week, with a salary range of £38K - £42K (FTE) pro rata and dependent on experience. 30 days annual leave (pro rata), flexible working hours and pension.
ORGANISATIONAL INFORMATION
We are a multi award-winning charity supporting disabled children and their families in Wokingham, Berkshire. Our mission is to improve the lives of disabled children, young adults and their families in our area. We achieve this by providing accessible play activities in our purpose-designed community centre as well as providing parent/carer support and offering a service to young, disabled adults, sourcing life-fulfilling opportunities for them in whatever form that may take. Our work is underpinned by core values of integrity, enthusiasm, inclusion and team-work.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
This is an exciting opportunity to join our small and friendly team and take on responsibility for raising much-needed funds to enable our service to continue to thrive. The organisation is not high-cost, the target being £130,000 a year, much of which is sourced through the hiring of our space to other groups working with disabled children. As Head of Fundraising, you will report to the charity’s CEO as well as working closely with our Head of PR and Centre Manager. This is a diverse and rewarding role where you will be able to see the direct impact of your work and the families you are helping. You will also be able to develop the charity’s overall fundraising strategy and will play a crucial role in the future of this important organisation, described by many of its users as a life line.
BENEFITS:
· generous annual leave allowance of 30 days p.a.
· bank holidays
· employer pension contribution.
For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached document below
To provide facilities of social welfare for the education, recreation or other leisure pursuits for disabled children and young adults in Berkshire.
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Parkinson’s UK is looking for a Company Secretary who will bring integrity and professionalism to act as an independent voice and ensure the charity has effective and efficient governance. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world and you will help the charity achieve greater impact in its mission.
About the role
You’ll take responsibility for all company secretarial activities and related governance responsibilities, ensuring the charity and its subsidiaries fulfil their statutory and regulatory duties in relation to company and charity law and regulation.
You’ll provide leadership on governance matters and be a key support for the Chair, trustees, committee members, CEO, CFOO, and Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that the board and committees are run effectively and in accordance with the principles of the Charity Governance Code. You'll help to support an optimal working relationship between the executive and non-executive boards.
What you’ll do
- Manage the board and committee functions within the charity, including minutes and effective follow-up on decisions and matters arising and the library of board and committee materials
- Act as the primary liaison and provide sound advice and proactive support to, trustees, committee members, the Chief Executive and other members of the Executive Leadership Team on statutory, legislative and procedural matters relating to governance of the charity and the trading subsidiaries
- Ensure the charity fulfils its statutory and regulatory duties in relation to company and charity law and regulation, including filing of statutory returns
- Support the Executive Operations Team to ensure effective internal governance that is aligned to non-executive structures and timetables.
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience of Company Secretarial duties including managing and minuting board meetings (or equivalent) and providing support to trustees (or other non-execs) and directors
- A knowledge of good governance and experience of advising on statutory and regulatory duties in relation to charity and/or company law
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building abilities and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people at a senior and board level
- Ability to think logically and objectively and to analyse information in order to identify key issues/implications, make balanced judgments and effective decisions
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
As well as flexible working hours, this role offers flexible and smart hybrid working with the opportunity to work to a pattern that enables you to best deliver.
First interviews for this role will be held on W/C 9 September 2024, in person at our London office. There may be additional stages w/c 16 September 2024.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
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Post: Community Engagement & Networking Manager
Contract: Full-time, permanent, subject to funding
Salary: £34,500 per-annum
Accountable to: CEO
Savera UK is recruiting for the role of Community Engagement & Networking Manager. This post will have the overall responsibilities for managing all aspects of the community engagement and networking project, this will include engagement with specific communities, recruitment and management of staff and volunteers. This post is also responsible for networking and building relationships with business and agencies to develop collaboration opportunities, facilitating community fundraising through engagement and events and for developing and implementing strategies to enhance Savera UK’s community engagement, building relationships and creating a positive and inclusive environment.
An occupational requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010, the post holder must be female under the Sex Discrimination Act, 1975 Part 7 to meet the needs of the majority of our service users.
How to apply
Full Job Description and Person Specification can be found on the Savera UK website
Savera UK will consider applications from candidates who have comparable qualifications and experience for the role advertised. Please send a CV and covering letter, outlining your suitability for the post, and complete the equal opportunities monitoring form.
Applications that don’t include a covering letter, as specified, will be automatically rejected.
Following receiving your CV and covering letter, Savera UK may ask you to complete a further application form, to help us gather further information. Ensure your covering letter clearly relates to the essential specification required for the role, alongside any other details relevant to the job description.
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 3rd September 2024
The recruitment process will be in two stages. If you are shortlisted, Savera UK will be in contact to arrange an informal 20-minute chat about the role and your interest in it. Savera UK will then invite candidates who progress to the second stage to an in-person interview, which will comprise competency questions and a task on which they will be asked to present back to the interview panel. Candidates will be provided with information for the task, which will be sent ahead of the interview.
In-person interviews are expected to take place in w/c 23rd September 2024. Please inform Savera UK, when you apply, if there are any dates in that week or the following week that you can/cannot attend.
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £34,500.00 per year
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We are looking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Manager for our community based organisation based in West London. A key focus of the role is the development of our donor management systems, event organisation, digital appeals, and corporate partnerships, whilst providing strategic oversight of the charity’s internal and external communications.
Bid-writing expertise is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a highly effective individual with demonstrable and relevant fundraising experience, as well as excellent planning, organisational and people skills. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we take a strategic approach to fundraising that ensures the charity’s income will support our growth and development in the years ahead, in line with our 2030 Strategy.
This is a great opportunity to bring established skills and experience to bear in a local organisation undertaking groundbreaking work in a range of exciting areas. The Fundraising and Communications Manager will collaborate closely with the local community and a wide range of local partners and donors. Your input and collaboration will support the charity’s work developing innovative food access models and civic engagement programmes, as well as our efforts campaigning to change the policies that perpetuate poverty.
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Scripture Union is passionate about seeing a new generation of children and young people have a vibrant, personal faith in Jesus. We are seeking a dynamic and driven Data and Compliance Enabler to work in partnership with key staff across the Movement. As a Data and Compliance Enabler, you will equip an organization that is seeking to become more effective in the delivery and operations of the mission. You will provide outstanding technical service and support to all customers, both internal and external.
The successful candidate will:
- Work closely with the Senior Database Manager, Technical Services Manager and the rest of the Digital Solutions Team to ensure that the systems and software we use, alongside the data we hold are secure and stable and can be accessed by staff.
- Work across the different teams to maximise the benefit we can get from our systems, offering support, training and solutions within the compliance framework.
- Have a good grasp of the IT systems and the security toolset used by Scripture Union.
- Understand the legal framework of GDPR. In addition, regularly review and update data and security policies.
- Work with different teams within Scripture Union to identify data and security issues and seek solutions, either through training or improving processes.
- Conduct regular compliance audits for data management.
- Ensure frequency of staff training, communication updates and give guidance on data protection queries.
- Understand key technical IT security requirements and ensure SU is operating according to national standards.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please send your CV and a covering letter to our HR Officer, We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview.
For more details, please visit our website and download an application pack.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service). Permanent health insurance (PHI) which provides 75% of base salary, after six months absence and free Bible reading notes.
* This role is a 2 year fixed term contract. This role requires office presence of approx. 3 days a week at our National Offices in Milton Keynes. f you have any questions about this role, please contact , the HR Officer and they will call you back.
Closing date: 30th September 2024
Interview date: We will hold interviews as suitable applications are received. The suitable candidates will be informed accordingly.
Interview location: Trinity House, Milton Keynes
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
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This vacancy involves a unique opportunity to be the Program Coordinator of an exciting new regional partnership program alongside National Ugly Mugs and POW (Notthingham) funded by the National Lottery Communities Fund. Based with Basis Yorkshire but supporting all 3 partners, this role will have responsibility for managing the program and monitoring the performance of the 3 partners including the 3 specialist Sex Worker ISVAs as well as supporting each organisation to influence policies relevant to the program including health, housing, addiction, policing etc. We are currently also advertising for 3 SW ISVAs in connection with this program; please see the vacancy sections on the 3 partners (Basis, NUM and POW)if you are interested in these.
Basis Yorkshire is an award-winning charity that was founded in 1995 and now operates across Yorkshire. This is a unique opportunity to join a challenging and vibrant organisation, working with women who are involved in sex work. For more information about what Basis Yorkshire does and its values, please visit our website.
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Fundraising Manager
Are you a passionate and experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing significant grants and tenders? Do you excel at building relationships and creating compelling proposals? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to make a real difference!
About Us
The Renewal Programme is a dynamic local charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable and marginalised communities in the London Borough of Newham. We work to address issues such as homelessness, food insecurity, social isolation, and insecure immigration status, while also providing vital adult education, advice services, and youth programs. This breadth of impact offers a wealth of inspiration for our fundraising efforts!
The Role
As our Fundraising Manager, you will you will be the driving force behind our fundraising efforts, helping us to grow both our income and our impact. This is a chance to utilise your expertise in grant writing, relationship management, and strategic thinking to drive positive change.
Your Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Securing significant grants from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
- Leading the development and implementation of a multi-faceted fundraising strategy.
- Building and maintain strong relationships with funders and stakeholders.
- Crafting compelling proposals and pitches that showcase our impact.
- Managing grant budgets and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Collaborating with our committed team to help drive growth and impact.
Your Profile
You will have a proven track record in securing significant and multi-year grants. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will be second nature to you, as will strong organisational skills and attention to detail. You will thrive in developing and managing both internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and be a creative and strategic thinker able to operate at senior level. This is a pro-active role where we will expect you to build a strong understanding of our projects and get to know our frontline staff and the communities we support.
Full details of the role are set out in the attached job description and person specification.
Why Join Us
Impact: Your work will directly impact the lives of vulnerable individuals and communities in need.
Collaborative Culture: Be part of a passionate and dedicated team.
Flexible Working: Enjoy a blend of office-based and home workingProfessional Growth: Develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
Other employee benefits include:
- Annual Leave: 28 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Employee assistance program for confidential support
- Wellbeing day: An extra day off specifically to intentionally recharge
- Cycle-to-work scheme to promote healthy commuting
- Tech scheme to support equipment purchase
- Workplace Pension scheme
How to Apply
Please note there is no closing date for this role, but early applications are encouraged as we will invite interviews and begin the selection process on a rolling basis, with the aim to have the position filled as soon as appropriate candidates are identified. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages long.
Please note that a DBS check will be required for this role.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Newham Renewal Programme is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of background.
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Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant
Battersea’s Income Generation department works across the organisation to provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through our hard work, Battersea is able to make sure we can be here for every cat and dog, now and in the future. Our talented and award-winning team is vibrant and ambitious, and it’s an exciting time to work at one of the country’s most loved and best known animal charities.
The team is looking for someone to join as a Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Assistant. As part of this role, you will provide care and cultivation of In Memory donors, Legacy pledgers and enquirers by acting as first point of contact for these supporters and delivering ongoing one-to-one stewardship across various touchpoints. As part of the Legacy & In Memory Fundraising Team, you will contribute to achieving the team's aims and objectives through undertaking key administrative tasks and assisting with the delivery of the team’s projects including marketing campaigns, supporter events and internal promotion of messages to a range of audiences and stakeholders.
To be successful in this role, you should have excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to communicate with a range of internal and external audiences, a high standard of computer literacy, and a passion for delivering excellent supporter care.
Please note that this is a 6-month opportunity.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.
By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Closing date: 8th September 2024
Interview date(s): 17th/18th September 2024
For full details, please download our recruitment pack.
To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.
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We are excited to be recruiting a new team member to support our ongoing learning and evaluation work.
This role will see you support our Research, Evaluation and Learning Lead with developing our organisational learning and improving our offers within our 1-1, community and volunteer development work.
This is a part time role (16 hours a week) and we are flexible to however the post-holder would like to fulfil their hours. Remote working is also welcome, however some time in the office would be advise in the first few weeks to aid onboarding and learning about our work.
About Likewise
Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community to support individuals experiencing marginalisation and social exclusion.
Our culture is all about being human together - more human organisations do more human work. We put a lot into having authentic relationships, work hard to support each other’s sense of belonging and love learning together through the work we do.
The Learning & Evaluation Assistant Role
The post holder will be supporting the work of our current Research, Evaluation and Learning Lead across multiple contracts and streams of work, including the NHS and Camden Council. The role will be providing additional resource for learning and evaluation at Likewise, as such the duties of the role will vary, however potential duties will include:
- Support with our regular evaluation of service-level data and the sharing of this with the wider team, as well as contributing to our quarterly reporting and reporting to funders
- Helping to ensure we have high quality and accurate data available for us and our partners to use
- Inputting into our work with partners to establish person-centred outcome and learning frameworks
- Capturing the voices of our community, as well as the broader community within Camden • Assisting with our continual learning and feedback loops
- Supporting workshop facilitation
- Researching best practice to inform our ongoing work
What We Are Looking For
Whilst experience is an asset, a learning mindset is essential to this so we are happy to consider a wide range of backgrounds for this role. We want someone who:
- Is able to process, synthesise and share learnings from both quantitative and qualitative data
- Possess a sound knowledge of Excel
- Has an eye for systems and processes
- Resonates with our values and is emotionally intelligent enough to be a part of our team and our community;
- Is willing to challenge and be challenged
This is a fixed term role till 31st March 2025, with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months, contingent on funding.
More info and how to apply
To find out more and apply for this role, please see the information pack below. Read this for guidance and complete the online application form before 9am on 20th Septmber 2024 ( the link to application form can be found in the info pack). This includes space to upload your CV and supporting statement.
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Training Manager to join the HR team on a full-time basis. This role will be responsible for leading and supporting in the delivery of our staff training programme, overseeing all our people development activities, and ensuring that our statutory training requirements are met. We want the staff training experience to be impactful, positive, engaging, and meaningful to provide our workforce with all the skills, knowledge, and understanding they need to deliver first-class support to our young people, whatever their role.
As well as commissioning external training, we currently deliver a variety of online and face-to-face training in-house - First Aid, CPR, GDPR, Manual Handling, NAPPI (Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention) to name a few. Our largest cohort for training is our care and support staff in our college, residential houses, adult day service, and supported living houses. We also have to ensure effective training is delivered for our estates team, catering staff, office staff, and our leaders and managers.
This role works closely with the senior leadership team to ensure a good understanding of business needs and the different operational teams to help propose the right training solutions delivered in the most impactful and cost-effective way to drive forward our strategic goals.
As part of the role, you will manage the in-house training system and staff training records and frequently update the training matrix, ensuring information is correct in a timely manner to issue monthly/termly reports to managers.
About you
You may be a training manager or have been involved in planning or delivering effective training for your staff team. Training experience within a health and social care setting is desirable. You need to have an understanding of the breadth of training required by an organisation like InFocus across very different operational teams. You will need good organisation skills and be pragmatic in finding the most effective ways to meet our training needs within a tight budget! You will also need to be a creative, confident person with excellent presentation skills who takes pride in delivering interactive, first-class training, ensuring all participants have a positive experience. A great aspect of this role is that you will work with lots of different staff across the organisation such as managers, care staff, therapists, nurses, and teachers, so being a people person who is able to form strong working relationships at all levels and engage and motivate people is a must.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working with our brilliant network of hosts, other organisations and directly with guests themselves, our Placement Coordinators are at the forefront of ensuring that we can host refugees and people seeking asylum.
You'll beresponsible for overseeing your caseload of R@H placements and database management. The role of Placement Coordinator will be to work alongside the placement team in making safe placements quickly and efficiently.
You will build your knowledge of working with guests with different immigration status and needs, and get to know our hosts and what they are able to offer guests. You'll be sharing information and resources with guests to help them find more permanent accommodation.
Interviews will be held on 11th September 2024.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you will be a great candidate for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.