Support Officer Jobs

Functional Skills Tutor Rotherham

Location : Based in Rotherham (but you may be required to visit our other sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)

Hours : Full time (9-5 / mon-fri)

Salary : £26,000

Contract Term : Permanent (subject to 6 month probationary period)

Start Date : ASAP

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people?  We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Rotherham team.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.

Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project

• 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
• Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• 45p per mile for any work related journeys
• Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
• Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity

Who will I be changing the lives of?

All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need.  Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs. 

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of Functional Skills Maths and/or English.
• To deliver and implement teaching and learning practices to raise student standards and progress
• To develop and deliver high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged using creativity, differentiation and extension tasks
• Plan effectively to ensure pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving, those that are able and those that are excelling in Maths  or English
• To meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENCO to prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Packages.
• To provide a high-quality student experience that enables students to succeed beyond their expectations
• Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college
• Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2
• Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
• Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED
• To participate in weekly group engagement activities such as bowling, nature walks, climbing, graffiti workshops etc to ensure you build a strong rapport with all students.

We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.

If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.

What to expect from the recruitment process –

1. Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
2. Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
3. Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
4. Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
5. Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews

All applications must be submitted by 23rd August 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)

For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.

We are working in partnership with The Tank Museum (a registered charity) to secure their new Head of Curatorial Services. Based at Bovington Camp, the home of the tank, the Museum boasts the most comprehensive collection of armoured fighting vehicles in the world, representing every major conflict since the First World War; from the mud of the Somme to the beaches of Normandy and the deserts of Iraq – featuring powerful stories from the soldiers that fought in them. The Museum, which attracts over 200,000 visitors a year, also founded and host the annual event, TANKFEST, as well as displaying a strong supporting collection of medals, photographs, film, sound recordings, fine art, books, weapons, models and memorabilia. The entire collection of this Accredited Museum is “Designated” as being of outstanding national importance – a testament to its uniqueness, quality and the expertise of those who care for it. 

The Head of Curatorial Services role sits on The Leadership Team and the new postholder will act as a connection between the curatorial and commercial aspects of the Museum. Embedding the Curatorial Services Department into the day-to-day strategic thinking of the Museum, leading the Museum specific functions of The Tank Museum and integrating it fully within the organisation will be key. The role is a trading company Board position, which carries Board membership accountability, including attending, and reporting to the Board of Trustees. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a museum/heritage environment/s
• Proven managerial experience, including leading a team
• Post graduate qualification in a relevant area of study
• Museum, Library or Archive qualification or have substantial relevant experience in a similar organisation

We are seeking an individual with a strong strategic mindset, solid engagement skills with the ability to build confidence and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, and good organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise workloads.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

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

Location: Bovington / scope for occasional homeworking

Closing date: 17th September 2024

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by the 26th September prior to shortlisting.

Interviews with The Tank Museum: 7th October onwards

Living Wage Foundation 

The Living Wage is an independent movement of businesses, organisations and people who believe that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. The Living Wage campaign was launched by London Citizens in 2001 and aims to ensure low paid workers have enough money to get by and enough time for community and family life. 

The Living Wage is an hourly rate calculated according to the basic cost of living in the UK that employers choose to pay on a voluntary basis. The Living Wage Foundation recognises and celebrates employers that pay the real Living Wage through an accreditation programme which awards the Living Wage Employer Mark.

The independently-calculated rates are announced during Living Wage Week each November when we celebrate our growing network of Living Wage employers. There are now more than 15,000 accredited Living Wage employers across the UK which has secured pay rises for over 475,000 employees.

The Living Wage Foundation is part of Citizens UK – a community organising charity which works with a broad base of institutions across the political spectrum. At the Living Wage Foundation, we take a deliberately broad-based approach and accredit all organisations who pay the real Living Wage to their directly and indirectly employed staff and are committed to tackling in work poverty.  As a team we work across a range of industries and sectors to achieve this mission. We seek pragmatic coalitions in order to progress specific campaigns, and partnership around a particular issue such as Living Wage, does not imply an endorsement of broader purpose and policies. 

Purpose 

The Living Wage Foundation has an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team as an Operations and Data Manager. We are looking for a highly motivated and organised individual to maintain, develop and continuously improve our systems. The role will be an integral part of the Living Wage Operations Team, providing strategic technical support and ensure the integrity of our systems, often overseeing development projects with external partners. 

The Operations and Data Manager will need to be highly numerate and have great analytical skills to support our monitoring and evaluation functions, working with the Head of Operations and Insight on financial and budgeting management, reconciliation and forecasting for the Living Wage Foundation. The suitable candidate will be detail-oriented, be able to demonstrate their ability to seek out improvements and problem solve creatively and have experience working with Salesforce or equivalent CRM systems. 

Main Responsibilities 

Project Management 

Deliver work targets on time and to standard to support the Foundation’s progress incl. tracking performance and expenditure: 

• Lead the day-to-day operations and management of all systems within the Living Wage Foundation designed to support the functioning of Living Wage accreditation schemes. 

• Proactively seek out systems improvements to make our processes more efficient so the Living Wage Foundation continues to provide an excellent service to the Living Wage network. 

• Provide operational support for all aspects of the accreditation and recognition systems, including identifying and fixing errors 

• Oversee the management of systems integrations to ensure they are providing efficient and effective solutions to our data requirements, including maintenance of Zapier, Form Assembly, Act-On and QuickBooks, and the integration between Salesforce and our Drupal website. 

• Carry out maintenance of integrated systems, including syncing data to Act-On and the website. 

Learning and expertise  

• Keep up-to-date with functional good practice and technical updates to all our systems, including within the third sector. 

• Train the team to carry out data selections and export in an appropriate format to support the press and communications team’s work and the Foundation’s research projects. 

• Keep internal training manuals up to date to ensure the Foundation’s team can access clear information about our processes and ensuring the team’s training requirements are met. 

Communications 

• Create and write dashboards and reports to support the analysis of our performance. 

• Champion systems throughout the organisation to ensure a positive user experience. 

• Offer ad hoc guidance to the team and communicate any changes to systems. 

Develop and manage external relationships 

• Oversee the work of our external developers 

Develop and manage internal relationships 

• Work with the Living Wage Foundation team to identify business requirement and translate them into technical solutions

• Line management of Operations Officer. 

• Work effectively with colleagues across Citizens UK, actively participate in the team and organisational wide events 

Income and resources 

• Maintain and improve the financial integrations between our database and accounting software to allow accurate invoicing and financial reporting systems. 

• Ensure the integrity and safety of our data, including training the team on good data-keeping practices and GDPR considerations. 

• Track expenditure for systems providers and the associated budget 

• Contribute to plans and proposals to grow sources of income or resources 

Contribute towards Citizens UK’s strategic objectives 

• Responsibility for delivering agreed areas of the Foundation’s work plan 

• To work collaboratively with the LWF team and across Citizens UK to ensure that we are meeting the expectations of our network and stakeholders 

• Display self-awareness of DEI issues and good practice, considering impact on direct reports and stakeholders.

• Understand how your role contributes to the purpose of the Foundation and the core mission of Citizens UK 

• Implement Citizens UK’s and the Foundation policies, procedures, and values in own work and that of the team 

Person Specification

(REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL = E, DESIRABLE = D)

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 2 years proven, comprehensive experience in an operations role  (E)

Experience of analysing business requirements and turning them into technical solutions(E)

Experience of providing technical support to a team(E)

Experience of managing database integrations such as Zapier, QuickBooks, Form Assembly and email marketing platforms(D)

Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience (D)

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Extremely analytical with the ability to interpret large quantities of data to evaluate and improve performance  (E)

Comprehensive understanding of database and systems management and integration(E)

Ability to take in and interpret information and communicate in a succinct manner(E)

Demonstrable ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and implement new systems(E)

High levels of numeracy with strong attention to detail (E)

Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle a wide range of competing demands. (E)

Strong IT skills to include MS Office and database software(E)

Sound knowledge of data protection regulations and GDPR (E)

Understanding of the policy and campaign landscape in the UK (D)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

A proactive approach to all areas of work with a ‘can do’ attitude and a flexible approach to work demands(E)

A strong commitment to the Living Wage campaign and principles of Citizens UK (E)

Interviews will take place on 18-19th September 2024 (subject to change).

Want to find out more about us and the role? Join us for a 45-minute lunchtime webinar to learn more about working at the Living Wage Foundation/Citizens UK. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions to the team during the session but you can also submit a question in advance when you sign up to the webinar. Please note that attendees will remain anonymous. The webinar will take place on 28th August 2024 at 12pm on Zoom. Sign up here.

Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Trusts Executive

Salary: £40,000

Location: UK remote - with a commitment to attend important meetings / training sessions in person in Haywards Heath or UK locations, up to 7 times a year. Availability to travel overseas for events/project visits up to one week a year, if required.

Contract: Full-time (35 hours) or Part-time (28 hours) with some flexibility around

hours worked.

About the role

Relationship Building:

• Manage and cultivate relationships with a portfolio of trust and foundation donors through bespoke proposals, mailings, reports, and meetings.
• Develop key relationships with CEOs, Directors, and Trustees to achieve planned objectives.
• Take personal responsibility for delivering agreed targets in line with the Trusts team strategy.

New Business Development

• Research, identify, and engage with new trust prospects in global markets.
• Work with Sightsavers' trustees, CEO, and senior figures to establish high-value funding relationships.

Cross-Team Working

• Collaborate across the organisation to deliver high-standard project proposals and ensure excellent grant management for existing donors.

Networking and Contribution:

• Actively participate in trust and foundation networks.
• Contribute to the overall direction of the Trusts and Corporate Partnerships Team by sharing information, insights, and fundraising materials.

Essential:

• Excellent written skills for proposals, bids, and reports.
• Experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales.
• Proven success in cultivating and maintaining donor/client relationships.
• Understanding of charity sector and international development issues.
• Strong presentation and writing skills, including project budgets and reports.
• Excellent communication, people, and IT skills (Word and Excel).
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative with strong listening and negotiating skills.
• Numerate with the ability to analyse complex financial information.
• Self-confident, proactive, and able to meet deadlines.

Please complete an application via our recruitment portal.

Closing date: 2 September 2024

As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.

In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.

Trust Funding Coordinator

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London 
Salary: £35,172 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.   
 
We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal. 
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Trust Funding Coordinator to join our high achieving Major Partnerships Unit. This role sits in The Philanthropic Partnerships Team, which is specifically responsible for all trust, foundation and major donor relationships and income. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in fundraising from trusts and foundations, as part of an exciting and innovative team. 
 
Working closely with the Trust Funding Officer, you will contribute to sustaining and increasing income from trusts and foundations. You will focus on donors with the capacity to give up to £25,000 a year to Plan International, as well as identifying, researching and applying to new prospects at this level, and supporting the prospecting process in the trusts team. You will also manage a small trusts’ portfolio running mailings through the database and looking for opportunities to grow portfolio income.
 
We are looking for an individual who has experience of managing several projects simultaneously and be able to demonstrate a clear and persuasive writing style. You will also have a keen interest in fundraising from trusts and foundations, ideally have experience of working in a fundraising team or similar environment and be proficient in using IT packages such as Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher. If this sounds like you, and you have a genuine passion for our values, feminist leadership principles and vision, we would love for you to apply! 
 
For further detail of this role, please see the job profile. 
 
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Friday 13 September 2024
 
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19 September 2024 and Friday 20 September 2024
 
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.
 
Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

REF-216507

PR and Communications Manager
Reporting to: Head of Communications
Responsible for: Communications Officer
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week. Permanent remote working in the UK is possible and we welcome applications from people based in other parts of the UK.
Terms: Full time (35 hours/week), permanent.
Salary: £34,424 - £45,448 per annum

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to lead on the delivery of a broad and engaging PR and communications strategy for the BSA, and several of its programmes, to raise the profile of the organisation’s work and its spokespeople.

They will create engaging content for our digital channels, as well as work on national PR campaigns, develop social media strategies and produce thought-provoking case studies.​

They will work on key aspects of the British Science Week PR and events campaign and will lead the British Science Festival’s media relations work. They will also oversee the communications plans for our Policy, Partnerships and Impact programmes, including For Thought, Sciencewise, and Future Forum.

They will line manage our Communications Officer and provide support and advice to the wider communications team, especially on PR and media relations activity.

Key responsibilities

The main responsibilities of this role are to:

• Deliver the BSA’s corporate communications strategy, by developing integrated, multi-channel communications plans and activities;
• Manage a programme of profile-raising PR and media relations for the BSA and its spokespeople;
• Develop the PR and communications plan for British Science Week, including leading on the stakeholder launch event;
• Lead on the PR and media relations plan for the British Science Festival, by liaising with the researchers and academics involved;
• Deliver the communications plans for our Policy, Partnership and Impact programmes, including our annual thought leadership summit, For Thought, the BSA’s work on Sciencewise, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Diversity and Inclusion in Science, and Future Forum;
• Oversee the use of our corporate brand, our corporate tone of voice and lead on the content creation of our owned social and digital corporate channels;
• Play an active role in evaluating the success of our communications campaigns;
• Line manage the Communications Officer, offering support and guidance as necessary, and ensuring their Learning and Development needs are met;
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation on content & ideas for the various programmes we run.

About you

The PR and Communications Manager role will suit someone who has a passion for showcasing the impact of an organisation with stakeholder audiences.

We are looking for someone who is proactive and creative, with an eye for detail. You should be a compelling storyteller, with experience in developing engaging content in various media.

Ideally, you will have a background in media relations or PR, but if not, a sound understanding of the UK media landscape is essential.

You do not need a background in science to apply for this role – we are looking for someone who wants to communicate messages and deliver excellent content.

You will have the opportunity to work with a range of stakeholders in this role, including some of the BSA’s beneficiaries, our partners and sponsors, the press and media, as well as contractors. You need to feel comfortable meeting and talking to new people.

You will occasionally work at events, so a professional manner is a must, and a willingness to travel to other parts of the UK from time to time.

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Sunday 15 September 2024. 

Interviews are due to take place w/c 30 September 2024.

You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled* applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.

If you wish to apply under the guaranteed interview scheme, you will be asked to indicate this when you submit your application by selecting ‘yes’ in the relevant box when asked during the application process. Applicants do not need to state any further information or declare their disability at the application stage.

Whether you are applying under the scheme or not, if you are successful in being shortlisted, we will ask candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions to let us know if they need any adjustments during the recruitment process.

While we try to ensure that everyone finishes work on time, and can vary their working hours in line with our agile working policy, from time to time the job entails working extended hours and occasional weekends, for which no overtime payments are made. The BSA operates a time off in lieu policy for weekend working and some other out-of-hours instances.

Only applicants who have a legal right to work within the UK will be considered. You will be asked to bring along proof of nationality and/or proof of ability to work in the UK.

You will also be asked to declare any previous convictions in line with your rights under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975.

This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the practice of the Association to examine job descriptions from time to time and to update them to ensure they relate to the job as then being performed, or to incorporate whatever changes are reasonably required, in discussion with the postholder.

A copy of our Privacy Notice is available on the vacancies page of our website.

*The Disability Confident scheme’s definition of disability is in line with the Equalities Act 2010: “a physical or mental condition which has a long-term and substantial effect on your daily life”.

Further information about our Disability Confident commitments can be found on the Disability Confident page of our website.

Our commitment to EDI

For the BSA's vision to come to fruition, we need to help science become part of culture, including those who are currently least engaged. We need to be able to engage with people in groups that are poorly represented in science, and that’s why equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) needs to be central to our activities.

The BSA has established three objectives for our work with EDI:

• Develop our staff and internal systems to ensure the BSA reflects the society we want to see, and develops inclusive culture and policies;
• Change our programmes to increase their relevance to audiences who are traditionally under-represented in science engagement activities, and empower people to run science engagement activities for their networks and communities;
• Influence other organisations and individuals in the science engagement to sector to develop and improve their EDI practices in capability and audience development to reach new audiences.

We recognise that in many settings, at the BSA and beyond, EDI can be seen as an add-on or ‘fix’ to the regular work. Our aim is for EDI to be the heart of everything we do.

No agencies please.

Hillside Clubhouse will be launching two brand new community cafés from Highgate East inpatients facility and from Lowther Road outpatients building.  We want to make the cafés a warm, safe and supportive destinations for the whole community, not just patients and visitors.  This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to grow and develop two community cafés and tackle stigmas associated with mental ill health.

The café manager will be instrumental in launching the cafés, so it is important that you feel confident and happy working under your own initiative as well as leading a small team.

Most importantly, we are looking for people who are passionate about coproduction, food and community! 

Job Description

Community Engagement: Work with the Director of Clubhouse Operations, local community groups and partners to ensure the café is a daytime destination and meets the needs of the local community.

Budget Management: Working with the Executive Director and Director of Clubhouse Operations to manage the income and expenditure for the café.  Ensuring the daily and weekly cashing up is done accurately.

Supply Management: Ensure the kitchen minimises waste and has the produce required throughout the week. Manage the stock taking with the kitchen team.

People Management:  Supervise and manage the cafes team including paid staff and Hillside Clubhouse members.

Menu Creation: Working with the local community, Hillside members and the kitchen team to develop seasonal menus that are reasonably priced.

Partnership Working: Maintaining a good working relationship with the Camden and Islington Mental Health Trust and the team based at Highgate East Mental Health Hospital and the clinical team at Lowther Road

Health and Safety Management: Manage the health and safety procedures for all food and beverage provision including regular checks, inspections and reviews.  Ensuring all staff and volunteers comply with health and safety policies and procedures.

Work across the two cafes and provide support to the teams placed at the two sites

Safeguarding: Safeguarding lead on-site and being responsible for the safeguarding of vulnerable adults access the cafés.

General: Ensuring the cafés are following the policies and procedures of Hillside Clubhouse and being flexible in the support of the cafés and wider Hillside organisation.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other tasks the post-holder is required to undertake.

 Person Specification

Previous experience of working in the hospitality industry or demonstrable ability to step up into a leadership role in the sector

Experience of staff and/or volunteer management

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time

Previous experience of handling cash and budget management

Up to date knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety and licensing legislation requirements including daily monitoring and record keeping

A friendly and approachable attitude with an interest in challenging stigma associated with mental ill health

We are a disability aware employer and actively encourage applications from people with lived experience of mental health conditions.  Hillside Clubhouse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and strongly encourage applications from those who experience discrimination and / or prejudice based on their race, ethnicity or immigration status, women, new parents, people with disabilities and LGBTQI+ people. 

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please follow the charity job advert and send over your CV and a short covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification. CV only applications will not be considered

Head of HR & Operations

Are you a dynamic and organised leader, ready to inspire and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers? 

If you’re excited about using your professional experience to make a difference to young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR & Operations to become part of the Senior Leadership Team at a new Youth Zone where no two days are ever the same!

As an equal opportunities’ employer, the organisation welcomes applications from under-represented groups; in particular from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of LGBTQ+ communities.  The dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Group, with support from the Senior Leadership Team, is actively promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion, ensuring a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Position: Head of HR & Operations

Location: Grimsby

Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays; workplace pension; free gym access (once the site has opened); access to the OnSide Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 16th September

First stage interviews (in person in Grimsby): Daytime Tuesday 1st October

Young People Panel including a virtual tour of a Youth Zone (in person in Grimsby): Evening of Tuesday 8th October

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who can juggle multiple roles, tackle new challenges daily, and make a real impact on the lives of young people and the community.  We need someone who can roll up their sleeves and embrace each new day with a positive attitude.

The Head of HR & Operations role is a key position within a Youth Zone, you’ll wear lots of different hats, leading and managing the back-office functions, overseeing monthly payroll administration to serving as the secretariat for the Board of Trustees.  It’s up to you to ensure the team deliver the best possible service to the thousands of young people who rely on them.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the Youth Zone and make a real impact!

Before the Youth Zone opens and during its construction, there will be elements of hybrid working in place and opportunities to visit Youth Zones across the Network.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and professional operational manager with HR expertise, who is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives and thrives in a fast-paced, varied environment.

You will have experience of:

• General HR functions, including HR practices, procedures and policies.
• Basic accounts work and/or payroll
• Working in a senior administrative roles within a busy office environment
• Operational management & line management responsibility for a large, varied staff team
• Managing budgets
• Providing support at Board or Chief Executive level
• Working with external stakeholders and partners, e.g. contracts, service agreements, commissioning

To apply, you will be asked to submit a CV and cover letter via the company website.

About the Organisation

This is a brand-new locally run youth charity, set to provide thousands of young people with the opportunity to have fun, make new friends, try something new and feel safe. With community centric values and located in the heart of Grimsby, it will be an inspiring place for young people aged 8 – 19, and up to 25 for those with additional needs, to enjoy their leisure. The building is due to be completed in 2025.

The charity recognises that the workforce is under-represented in certain areas and are committed to addressing this.  Therefore, they actively encourage applicants to submit anonymous applications; in practice this means removing your name and email address from your CV and cover letter.  The HR Lead will have these details from your submission, but they will not be available to the selection panel when they are considering your application. 

The charity is committed to the safeguarding of young people. In accordance with their Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, this position requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include HR, Human Resources, Personnel, HR Manager, Human Resources Manager, Personnel Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Human Resources and Operations Manager, Personnel and Operations Manager, HR and Finance Manager, Operations, Finance.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Our client, an international Marine conservation charity, is looking to take on a Global Digital  Lead.  The Global Digital Lead is a pivotal role within their global team, responsible for setting the overall strategic direction for the 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.

Role description:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

● Lead the overall strategic direction for digital capabilities and ensure implementation

through a digital transformation roadmap.

● Evaluate current technology infrastructure and identify areas for improvement. In

addition, lead in the adoption of emerging technologies that align with future

organisational objectives.

● Ensure organisational workflows can leverage digital tools to maximise efficiency ands

ease for staff and help the organisation deliver impact.

● Ensure that digital tools and processes are user-friendly and meet the needs of diverse

teams.

● Direct communication and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

at all levels to the successful implementation of digital projects.

Software and Hardware Management

● Lead the integration of all software systems, including financial software, CRM, ERP, and

communication tools.

● Direct hardware management, including procurement and maintenance, ensuring that

all staff have access to the necessary hardware to support them in their roles.

● Maintain hardware asset safety and ensure country offices have systems in place to

manage and maintain hardware.

Digital Transformation and Change Management

● Champion and standardise consistent digital ways of working across the organisation.

● Drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring high satisfaction with new tools and

processes.

● Drive change across the organisation.

Artificial Intelligence

● Development of AI strategy to ensure the organisation is able to capitalise on emerging

technologies to further its mission through enhanced ways of working and tool usage

and/or data analytics.

● Development and monitoring of AI policy that ensures the organisation has oversight of

AI use and that it uses AI in a responsible manner that ensures compliance with all

international and local regulations and compliance requirements.

Cybersecurity, Data and Compliance

● Lead cybersecurity and global data compliance efforts

● Lead and manage the Senior Manager for Cybersecurity.

Team Leadership and Development

● Lead and manage the digital team including the Salesforce Administrator and

potentially the Systems Accountant (and aforementioned Senior Manager for

Cybersecurity).

● Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.

● Support the professional development of the digital team.

IT support and troubleshooting

● Lead overall IT operations ensuring efficient troubleshooting, optimal web operations

and ultimately enhance I service delivery.

Experience:

Languages

Excellent command of English, both oral and written.

Essential

● Strong strategic vision with the ability to diagnose current situations and set clear paths

forward.

● Experience with hardware management and procurement in an international context.

● Excellent project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage

multiple priorities.

● Strong influencing and communication skills, able to drive change across a diverse

organisation.

● In-depth understanding of emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged for

organisational benefit and familiarity with cloud computing solutions and SaaS

platforms.

● Experience in managing cybersecurity and compliance requirements and skills in

detecting, analysing, and responding to cybersecurity threats.

● Experience and understanding of data laws and regulations and compliance best

practices.

● Experience in setting digital strategies and running digital transformation processes.

● Significant experience in leading teams encompassing website development, user

experience, content design, and digital marketing.

● Knowledge and experience in using technology to achieve educational or organisational

aims.

Desirable

● Experience in an international charity context.

● Knowledge of the developing world and working with different languages and cultures.

● Proven experience in managing software systems, including financial software, CRM,

and ERP.

● Knowledge of Agile and waterfall project management methodologies.

● Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent educational background.

● Experience in leading digital strategy in educational or non-profit settings.

Qualities

● Proven ability to work independently under minimal guidance, pressure, and tight

deadlines.

● Excellent communication skills and team player mentality.

● High level of self-organisation and ability to work independently.

● Willingness to continuously update know-how and skills.

● Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural context.

● Agility and stress/frustration management.

Please apply online today if you have the relevant skills and experience for the role.

Sydenham Garden is seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) on a 12-month contract to lead our organisation, delivering adult mental health and dementia services in our beautiful garden setting in south-east London. 

Why we need you

Sydenham Garden is a unique wellbeing centre in Lewisham in South-East London. We utilise our gardens, nature reserve and activity rooms to help people living with and recovering from mental and physical ill-health. Our current Director has been in post since 2021 and will be taking 12 months maternity leave from October.  We're seeking an interim Director (maternity cover) to lead and manage our staff team of 15 and volunteer team of 60, delivering creative, horticultural and nature-based therapeutic activities for our co-workers (the name we give our primary beneficiaries).

Why you should join us

We’re a friendly team who are passionate about creating a supportive and inclusive community for people living with mental and physical ill-health. You’ll be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers, and benefit from spending time in our beautiful gardens and nature reserve.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced leader with a passion for supporting teams to deliver high-quality services for people living with physical and mental ill-health. You’ll be confident working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships. You’ll be able to think strategically and balance competing priorities while being willing to play a team role and get stuck into different activities.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Sydenham Garden is committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We want to build a diverse and inclusive staff, volunteer and trustee team where everyone feels that they belong and that reflects the profile of the communities we serve. Therefore, we will welcome and consider applications from candidates of all backgrounds and protected characteristics, and we particularly encourage applications from people of African or Caribbean heritage to ensure our staff team represents the communities we serve.

Artistic Director

We are seeking an experienced visionary Artistic Director to lead the artistic strategy, shape creative programmes, and open up pathways for young people into the music industry.

If you are a dynamic leader who can bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to complement and enhance the existing work of the organisation, while playing a crucial role in shaping strategic direction… then we want to hear from you!

Position: Artistic Director

Location: Gloucester/hybrid, with some travel across the UK

Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (21-37.5 hours per week) with flexible working available

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Benefits include: Pension 3%, flexible working, staff training and development, enhanced maternity policy, wellbeing and social programme, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year, additional unpaid leave throughout the year, an amazing staff team and culture.

Closing Date: 30th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Artistic Director dedicated to supporting young people from challenging backgrounds and empowering the next generation of music industry leaders.

You'll work closely with the CEO and the team to:

• Reach over 100,000 young people annually through direct engagement, performances, digital content, and school programmes across the UK
• Empower young leaders through the enhanced youth participation framework, exploring co-leadership models at the highest levels of the organisation
• Drive innovation in music education across the UK to make it more relevant, industry connected, and accessible to all young people, regardless of background
• Spearhead the artist development and creative careers programme, addressing sector under-representation through diverse local and national opportunities
• Cultivate a range of performance platforms, partnering to create unique showcasing opportunities for young artists
• Establish the organisation as a national centre of excellence, sharing its models of change and advocating for the transformative power of music in young people's lives.

You'll be instrumental in creating pathways for diverse young talent, influencing national policy, and demonstrating how music can address broader social challenges like mental health and youth violence.

This is a strategic leadership role with significant scope for national impact. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the creative work, build game-changing industry partnerships, and make a real difference to the lives and careers of young creatives.

The organisation is deeply committed to diversifying the music sector and creating a more inclusive industry and strongly believe that diversity in leadership is crucial to achieving this goal and driving meaningful change. As such, we actively encourage and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from the global majority communities.

About You

We're looking for someone who can bring fresh perspectives while honouring the organisations grassroots origins, someone who can work collaboratively with the team, young people, and partners to take the artistic vision to new heights.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

• Leadership and vision
• Music industry expertise
• Collaborative leadership
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity
• Strategic thinking

You will be asked to submit a CV when applying and there will be an opportunity for an informal discussion about the role as part of the process.  

About the organisation

With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances.

You may also have experience in areas such as Artistic, Artistic Lead, Music, Music Director, Director of Music, Creative Director, Art, Art Director, Director of Art, Deputy Music Director, Head of Music, Creative Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader

The Organisation

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.

The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.

AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.

AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service

The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.

We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.

Welfare Benefits Advisor will

• Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
• Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
• Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
• Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
• Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
• Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
• This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.

For all work:

• Work in a person-centred way
• Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
• Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
• Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
• Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.

Closing Date: 10am Monday 23rd Sept

Interviews: Scheduled for Wednesday 02nd Oct.

Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.

Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.

Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.

Director of Music Education

Do you want a transformative role in music education?

We are seeking a visionary leader for an exciting new role that has the potential to revolutionise music education across the UK and beyond.

This role offers flexible and hybrid working and a bonus structure.

Position: Director of Education

Location: Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Swindon or surrounding areas/hybrid working available

Hours: Full-time or part-time hours available (3 – 5 days per week) with flexible working options

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience (plus performance related bonus, circa 3-10% of salary) 

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9th September 2024. Please note this role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early.

The Role

As the Director of Education, you will have the rare opportunity to shape and drive forward three interconnected areas of work, influencing and developing music education at local, regional, and national levels. For a strategic thinker with drive and ambition, this position provides the platform to:

• Draw insights from on-the-ground local delivery and development in Gloucestershire educational establishments
• Influence and cultivate a youth-led, inclusive approach to music education across Swindon, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire through the newly formed music education hub
• Drive transformative change across the UK (and potentially globally) through a new national certification organisation currently going through Ofqual registration

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic leadership and vision
• Development and growth
• Music Hub leadership
• Ofqual and regulatory compliance
• Education programme
• People management and team development
• Financial management and sustainability
• Partnerships and stakeholder management
• Reporting and governance

About You

We're looking for someone who is highly strategic with:

• The ability to unite others around a compelling vision and make connections across different areas of work
• Experience in developing and executing programmes that promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• The ability to execute this vision with proven success as a strategic leader
• Proven success in driving business development, preferably in the education sector
• Experience in advocacy and building strategic relationships at senior levels
• Strongly driven by results and impact
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage complex projects
• A deep commitment to youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, thriving in an entrepreneurial, very fast paced environment

If you wish to apply, you will be asked to submit CV and a supporting statement, providing specific examples in your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies, achievements and skills and address the specific criteria set out in the person specification.

We also ask that you complete an equality form (this is anonymous and is only to help make sure the role is reaching a broad range of people).

If you would like to discuss the role beforehand then please let us know, on the application page. 

About the organisation

Join a national award winning charity that uses music to transform the lives of young people. With a mission to inspire and transform young lives through music, the organisation aims to break down barriers and build confidence, self-belief, and motivation among young people, enabling them to reach their full potential in both music and in their lives. This work focuses on inclusivity and diversity, engaging with under-represented young people, particularly those from challenging circumstances

Benefits include

• Pension is 3% of basic salary
• Flexible working
• Lots of staff training and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Maternity policy: 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay, 27 weeks statutory
• Wellbeing and social programme for staff
• Annual leave entitlement: 22 days plus bank holidays plus all the days between Christmas and New Year
• Staff can request additional unpaid leave throughout the year
• An amazing staff team and culture

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the organisation, and it promotes equal opportunities, which is achieved through attracting diverse staff with different lived experiences and identities and who reflect the communities the organisation serves. We encourage applications from anyone who is able to meet the person specification.

If you have a disability and need reasonable adjustments made so that you are able to fully participate in the interview process, you will be asked for further information about this if you are successful in being called to interview.

The organisation uses positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This

means that if there are two candidates of equal merit in the process, the team will seek to take forward

people with disabilities, or global majority candidate in order to diversify staff.

You may also have experience in areas such as Director of Education, Education Director, Schools Business Director, Education Business Director, Head Teacher, Deputy Head Teacher, Education Lead, Head of Year.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

The Job in a Sentence

You will help grow applications to our award winning Leaders Plus Fellowship for working parents through excellent sales funnel management and marketing.

Job Purpose

Do you want to play a part in helping leaders with young children achieve their career aspirations without sacrificing everything? Are you an excellent comms all-rounder who enjoys working in a target-driven environment, knows about sales funnels and can produce solid content that is useful to the audience? Are you highly organised and enjoy getting stuff done in a dynamic hands-on role? If ‘Yes’, then you could be our next Digital Marketing Coordinator. 

Reporting directly to the CEO and Founder, the purpose of your role as Digital Marketing Coordinator is to increase applications to our Leaders Plus Fellowship and ensure employers approach us to work with us. 

Apply:Cover letter (max 1 page) and CV (max 2 pages), outlining how you fulfil the key requirements of the role and answering the following two questions:

• What attracted you to apply for this role?
• What top 5 successes do you bring where you could apply the learning to this role?

Please include with your application:

• An example of a piece of writing you have produced for the web and an example of a social media post you have worked on across any platform as well as any bonus skills (e.g. technical applications that you are proficient in or experience in video editing)

Closing date: 17th September midnight 

Interviews: 26th September 

Ideal start: 15th November

Questions: Please refer to the listing on our website for contact details should you have any questions about this role.

We welcome applications to this Digital Marketing Coordinator role from all interested candidates regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, or family circumstances. We particularly welcome applications from colleagues currently underrepresented in our team including those who identify as from a minority group.

Key Responsibilities

Things you will lead on as Digital Marketing Coordinator include:

• Marketing to parents 
  • You write newsletters and emails for our audience of parents that are useful to them and also promote the Fellowship Programmes.
  • You will manage our sales funnel and take responsibility for example for application pack downloads.
  • You will edit and coordinate content creation. 
     
• Employer marketing
  • Including creating marketing materials that show the benefit of our work to employers and managing an email list for employers including data reporting of this.

• Responsive team support on all things comms: for example when our partnerships development team needs some copy for a mailout, you provide this.
   
• Website management: you manage our website to generate incoming enquiries from both employers and parents.
   
• Overseeing our social media and podcast
   
• You will also line-manage our Digital Marketing Executive

We Would Love to Meet:

(Please do apply even if you don‘t fulfil all criteria – some of our strongest applications in the past have been from surprise candidates!)

• You are highly organised and self-motivated, able to prioritise and juggle a varied and fast-paced workload. We know that when we ask you to do something, you get it done quickly or communicate proactively if priorities need to shift!
• You are extremely results oriented and keep your focus on how many people apply to the programme (which is critical to how many people we can help get to senior leadership). You always ensure that you spend your time on tasks that get employers to work with us or get individuals to apply.
• You are able to learn what employers and working parents want. We know that your content responds to the questions they are asking themselves.
• You take initiative and seize opportunities to achieve team goals. We know that when you are clear on our team goals, you will help us achieve those without us telling you every detail of what you need to do.
• You write good emails and can write solid content. We can tell you loosely what we want to communicate and you’ll write something which is clear and focused on the needs of the audience, with SEO at the forefront of the final text.
• You bring solid administration and coordination skills to the comms work and are  organised. Because you own your work, we can let you get on with the job and you’ll remind us what needs to get done - we don’t need to follow up with you!
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy juggling things on multiple fronts. We know you are in control of your workload and will get things done, or otherwise let us know if we need to drop or change things. 
• With a flexible and ‘can do’ approach. Things change quickly here and you aren’t fazed by that!
• You are good at managing upwards and work with a remote team. You tell us what you need from us and remind us when we forget! 
• You are a team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results. We are all working for the same thing and we will shift what we do if necessary to support the team goal. You’ll ask for help if needed and offer that help, too. 
• You are excited to work in a small organisation and an entrepreneurial culture, willing to learn and get involved in activity outside of role remit when required.

General Leaders Plus Core Competencies:

• Courage
• Integrity
• Results orientation
• Inclusion
• Activating leadership in others
• Resourcefulness
• Continuous learning
• Resilience
• Planning and organising
• Alignment with the Leaders Plus principles
   

Why work for us

• Inspiring Team: Be part of a dedicated team making a real difference for working parents and promoting gender equality in senior leadership.
• Flexible Working: Experience best-in-class flexible working arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life effectively.
• Quick Decision-Making: Work in a small, agile organisation where we make impactful decisions swiftly.
• Holidays: Enjoy 5 weeks of holiday each year plus bank holidays pro rata.
• Excellent Pension Contribution: Benefit from a 6% employer pension contribution.
• Professional Development: Receive a £500 contribution annually towards your professional development, helping you grow and advance in your career.
• Company benefits with Pirkx: including 24/7 GP booking helpline, 24/7 dedicated telephone counselling service, discounted gym memberships and virtual gym classes for all abilities, virtual and physical physio, mental health resilience training, courses for a lifelong learning, guidance on financial wellness, discounts on big brand shopping, cinema tickets, holidays, plus loads more.
• Dynamic and Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in an environment that encourages innovation, learning, and getting involved in various activities outside your role.
   

Please note due to the high volume of applications, we do not have the capacity to respond to every submission and only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us following the closing date, please assume you weren't successful on this ocasion. Thank you.