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Job Title - Managing Director of Children’s Services Development and Innovation
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - To be negotiated
Location - Coram Campus London
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About the role
This leadership role reports to the CEO and is the driver in the group for advancing our commercial data, consultancy and membership services for local and national government to advance outcomes across children’s services and related areas.
Coram-I drives advancement of outcomes through data, insight and consultancy services, including the Coram Innovation Incubator whilst CoramBAAF is the leading national professional membership body for adoption, fostering and kinship providing tools, advice as the UK community of practice and policy.
This is a key opportunity for an entrepreneurial and ambitious multi-functional leader with strategic commercial expertise in management consultancy/member services to build on and develop these established platforms by bringing the personal leadership authority and enterprise to develop the business and achieve change in systems, processes and delivery methods to benefit children.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing Date: 23.59pm 8th December 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role of Website Designer
We are seeking a talented Web Designer to work on two key projects over a 4.5-month contract period:
1. DBF Project: This involves implementing a full website remap, refresh and improvement to the current UX and design. The planning phase is complete, and the design process will be based on the existing platform/provider.
2. TFC Project: This will focus on creating a new website on a new platform, replacing the current site. There will also be a requirement for content management and integration.
This is a short-term post with the opportunity to work on impactful projects for dynamic organizations. If you have a keen eye for design, platform versatility, and experience in website creation and improvement, we’d love to hear from you!
The main responsibilities of the Website Designer are:
- Refresh the Diocesan Board of Finance’s website to improved clarity and user experience.
- Work within the existing website platform and in collaboration with the platform developers, Church Edit, who are funded and supported by a consortium of 20 Diocese.
- Liaise with organisational department leads to ensure content is accurate and up to date.
- Work with the Communications team to improve the current website’s overall functionality and design.
- Redesign Together for Change website and ensure the website content is accurate and up to date to outline the charity’s projects and keys areas of focus.
- Demonstrate through an updated online presence, Together for Change’s key partnerships
- Update Together for Change’s social media presence and ensure to align with updated website content, the DBF’s website and the charity’s ‘Saints Projects’ online presence.
What we are looking for in a Website Designer:
- Experience in website creation and upgrades to improve website functionality and design.
- Experience of engaging with a variety of audiences through social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and X.
- Experience of implementing a new site map.
- A creative and proactive mindset, with a key eye for design and an ability to think innovatively across a number of platforms.
- Excellent written and verbal skills to liaise with relevant teams and department heads, platform developers.
- Excellent written and communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences through online platforms and media content.
- Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- A commitment to ‘Our Shared Future’ strategy, ethos, vision and values of the Coventry Diocese.
- Supportive of and live out our values at work:
- Community: To have a sense of togetherness and common purpose, with room for differences
- Christ-like: To show humility and love for one another, to be welcoming and to have grace and patience
- Integrity: To be genuine, authentic and honest, and value each other
- Service: To recognise people’s needs, give without expectation and use our gifts for each other
This post reports to Director of Communications and Engagement, Andy Waddams and is based in Coventry Diocesan Offices.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In the Diocesan offices we are committed to work with determination towards a fuller representation of the social, cultural and ethnic diversity which accurately reflects the people we serve in the Diocese of Coventry. We expect all employees to promote and model equity, diversity and inclusion in their working practices and relationships and to uphold principles of equality of opportunity in accordance with our legal and theological obligations as written in Galatians 3:28 which says, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”. If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodiverse, and you feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
All employees undertake mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training during their employment with us.
For more information and an application form please visit our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Training Administrator
Qualifications
• A standard pass or above in both Mathematics and English at GCSE level;
• Two A levels or a vocational qualification at level three; or
• Have gained an equivalent level of learning through work experience.
Experience
• Significant experience in an administrative role, preferably in a client/customer-facing environment, and ideally in a training, education, or membership setting.
• Knowledge of higher education or professional healthcare training, in relation to psychotherapy or counselling, desirable.
• Experience of working with an invoice processing system desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working with learning management systems (LMS) like Moodle, Mentimeter is desirable but not necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ease and experience working in a client focused /customer service environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose communications to a wide range of professionals, and to take accurate minutes.
• Good general computer literacy including competency in Microsoft Office, databases, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and the ability to be self-supporting.
• Able to work with a wide range of people including senior volunteers.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and be proactive, when appropriate. Ideally the successful candidate will be able to exercise their judgement about when to draw on colleagues’ expertise and ask for assistance.
• Methodical with good attention to detail
• Ability and commitment to maintain strict confidentiality.
Interviews will be held on:
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Wednesday, 15th January 2025: 10:30 - 12:30
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Friday, 17th January 2025: 9:30 - 11:00
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.
About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.
What You’ll Do:
- Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
- Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
- Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
- Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
- Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
- Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.
About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
- A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
- A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.
What We Offer:
- 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
- Hybrid working options considered to support work-life balance.
- Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for an enthusiastic team-player with excellent administration and communication skills with a passion for customer service.
This is an exciting role in a newly formed team dedicated to raising the bar of operational excellence at Stewardship. You will play a crucial role in bringing exceptional operational efficiency by ensuring gift aid, compliance and other internal customer processes work smoothly. You'll resolve queries and provide outstanding support to Stewardship customers.
As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement (OR) under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to be a practising Christian and to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission, principles, values and practices contained in our Ethos Statement, by:
· Active membership of local church congregation.
An understanding of the faith aspects of the work of Christian charities, including the preparedness to pray with colleagues, where appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The NSPCC’s purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We have been fighting for childhood for the last 130 years and our organisational strategy for 2021-2031 is enabling the NSPCC to achieve greater change for children and inspiring others to join us in the fight for childhood.
Our services help children who’ve been abused, protect children at risk and find the best ways to prevent child abuse from ever happening. We work directly with children and families through our national and regional hubs across the UK and Channel Islands. We also give support to thousands of adults and young people in need through the NSPCC Helpline and Childline. We work with schools up and down the country through our Speak Out Stay Safe programme, helping children to keep themselves safe. And our projects such as Together for Childhood help children who’ve experienced abuse, support parents and work to transform the way communities come together to prevent child cruelty.
The NSPCC is delivering our Letting the Future In service within The Lighthouse in Camden, the UK’s first Child House. This multi-disciplinary innovative service provides physical and emotional health assessment, criminal justice and advocacy support and a range of therapeutic interventions to children and young people, following the disclosure of sexual abuse.
Letting the Future In includes: -
·An Assessment of Therapeutic Need
·Intervention to the child or young person who has been sexually abused, where appropriate
·Work with parents/carers to support children though their interventions
·Bespoke interventions with siblings who have been impacted by their sister/brother’s abuse.
·This whole family approach reflects the impact that child sexual abuse can have within a family.
Job purpose
Provide direct services to children, families, carers or adults working in an inter-agency context where activities will be complex and where there is a requirement to take considerable responsibility and work autonomously.
Key relationships- Internal
·Reports to Team Manager
. Partnerships Service Manager
·Specialist partnerships teams practitioners
·London and south-east Hub practitioners and support staff
·Consultant Social Workers
·NSPCC colleagues from other directorates i.e., Strategy and Knowledge, Income Generation
Key relationships- External
·Professionals from other agencies
·Key supporters
Main duties and responsibilities
·Provide direct services (on an individual or group work basis) for children, their families, carers and adults maintaining professional practice standards as outlined in legislation, guidance and consistent with NSPCC practice standards and guidance.
·Hold case accountability for a number of cases most of which will be complex, ensuring all safeguarding practice and case recording conforms to NSPCC practice standards and guidance. Provide professional advice to internal and external enquires.
·Liaise and work positively with partner agencies and respectfully challenge where necessary in order to promote the best interest of children.
·Involve service users in planning, decision making and evaluation and promote the participation of Children and Young People.
·Plan and deliver services and contribute to their evaluation and ensure that issues of diversity and inclusion are identified and addressed in accordance with equal opportunity practices.
·Develop and maintain professional relationships and work in partnership with other agencies in order to deliver effective services and attend a range of internal and external meetings as required.
·Actively prepare for and participate in supervision, team meetings, briefings and training events and contribute to the development of learning materials or other resources.
·Take responsibility for developing and improving your own professional knowledge and skills and contribute to policy development within the organisation.
·Work with fundraising staff to promote the work of the team and the organisation to various audiences including supporters, fundraisers and volunteers.
·Support colleagues through co-working, mentoring or critical appraisal and supervise students as appropriate in line with agency policy.
Any other job-related duties as assigned: Although core duties of the post are set out above, a flexible approach to work is essential. The post holder may be required to adapt the above duties to take account of changes in work practices. The post holder may be required to undertake business travel.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the Services Directorate
·A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and adults at risk
·To comply with all relevant NSPCC safeguarding policies
·A commitment to applying NSPCC Values and Behaviours to all aspects of work
·To maintain an awareness of own and other’s health and safety and comply with NSPCC’s Health and Safety procedures
·To comply with NSPCC Diversity and Equality policies and practices and work in a manner which facilitates inclusion.
·To maintain and develop competence in the use of IT systems.
·To manage confidential and/or sensitive information in accordance with NSPCC policies and Data Protection and GDPR regulations.
Person specification
1. A recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant social care county within the UK.
2. Experience of direct prevention work with children and their families and proven ability in identifying risk and initiating child protection interventions, informed by a good knowledge of best practice, research and legislation.
3. Experience and proven ability of working in a way that reflects a child centered approach and an understanding of children’s rights, participation, needs, best interests and safeguarding practice.
4. Ability to plan appropriate direct work and evaluate effectiveness.
5. Evidence of an ability to develop and maintain professional relationships including with other child protection agencies and supporters and experience of effective multi-agency working.
6. Experience and proven ability to champion equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and the ability to present the NSPCC to internal and external audiences.
Applications will be considered from social work students who will be qualified and registered within three months of the closing date for the vacancy.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial St, E1 6LT. There may also be a need for some UK travel. Some working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy however onsite presence is a key requirement of this role – with a minimum of four days per week at the London Skylight.
About the role
If there ever was a good time to join a new organisation, it would be now, as we embark on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and knowledge to lead a team that has positive impact on the lives of individuals who are experiencing homelessness in combination with increasingly complex needs.
The Structured Coaching team, work within a Lead Worker model, collaboratively working with members to create pathways out of homelessness, empowering members to achieve their goals and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to continue this beyond their time with Crisis.
You will lead a team of experienced Operations Managers and Lead Workers to continue to drive the outcomes our members deserve. The team have consistently hit outcomes for the past few years, and we want to drive that further forward through our new strategic goals impacting our members and the communities around us.
As Head of Structured Coaching, you will be part of the Crisis Skylight London leadership team, empowering and enabling staff to constructively contribute to, develop and achieve the aims and objectives of the service. You will also identify and develop opportunities for effective partnerships work, so that our members have strong pathways to the community-based specialist services and support they need as part of their journey out of homelessness.
It’s a scandal that people are homeless. Every day it destroys lives. But we can solve it. Together, we will end homelessness.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly.
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And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 1 December 2024 23:55
Interviews will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024 at Crisis Skylight London, 50-52 Commercial St, E1 6LT
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Children and Young People’s (CYP) Psychological Trainings: Therapy is one of the national CYP Mental Health (CYPMH) workforce development programmes, funded by NHS England. This stems from an established programme with an existing team that has run successfully since 2011 when the CYP-IAPT initiative was first introduced and a service transformation programme began, aimed at improving existing CYPMH services.
The Programme Director will lead on the management and operational delivery of the programme, which includes delivering and developing the programme in line with the NHS England National Curriculum, whilst also ensuring it is in compliance with evolving University College London (UCL) academic governance and quality assurance and enhancement frameworks. Our Postgraduate Studies (PGS) department is made up of several other Programme Directors, Deputy Programme Directors, teaching staff and operational support staff, who all contribute in fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment and excellent student experience.
We are seeking a mental health professional with experience of curriculum design, assessment and programme organisation within an Higher Education context. You will demonstrate experience of working in CYPMH services, leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-culturally in relation to clinical practice. A commitment to delivering high-quality standards in teaching and assessment, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for trainees to enhance student experience is significant for this role. Please view the Job Profile for all the requirements.
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Some flexibility will be required to attend teaching days and staff/team events in-person.
Contract duration
Permanent.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Monday 9 December 2024.
Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 12 December 2024. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held remotely on Thursday 19 December 2024.
How to appl
Please click apply to find out more and apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to work as part of a dynamic and engaging team supporting Young People in Northampton? Due to project expansion, Aquarius Young People’s Substance Misuse team are recruiting for several Young People’s Practitioners across the county.
Aquarius has been providing structured and targeted interventions to young people engaging in, at risk of substance misuse or affected by parental substance misuse for many years.
You will work on an outreach basis, including visiting schools, colleges & universities, places of worship, youth service provisions and local community venues. You will help to raise the profile of substance misuse services available to young people and also provide young people with that first point of contact providing advice and further direction into accessing the right support, particularly targeting outreach to engage 'difficult -to-reach' young people.
Holding relevant experience with skills or qualifications in either substance misuse/youth work/psychology/counselling/mental health/social care you will also:
- Have experience of working with at risk/vulnerable people in a community setting
- Be able to deliver group work
- Be knowledgeable about: safeguarding children, confidentiality, consent and mental capacity and Hidden Harm
- Adopt a flexible approach to work - hours and locations
In return, we offer a range of benefits including:
- Generous annual leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities and Career Progression
- Generous Contributory Pension scheme
Full or part-time hours considered - a minimum of 17 hours a week but up to 37.5 hours a week are available.
We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience.
This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.
Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.
Aquarius was a subsidiary of Richmond Fellowship, with both organisations being part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. On 1st June 2024 Richmond Fellowship merged with Humankind to form a single organisation that provides the joined-up mental health, housing and drug and alcohol support we’ve all known has been needed for decades. At the same time, Aquarius became a subsidiary of Humankind, with no impact to terms and conditions of employment. In October 2024, Humankind was renamed Waythrough to reflect the new organisation, of which Aquarius will remain a subsidiary.
Director of Research, from £70,000 dependent on experience, London and remote.
Are you a professional research manager ready to make the transition to leadership or already leading a team and ready to grow professionally and extend your reach? If so, you could lead the Medical Research Foundation’s Research department as our Director of Research.
This is an exciting time to join us. We recently launched our new five-year organisational strategy Giving hope through life-changing medical research and you will be crucial in helping us to deliver on this and achieve our vision of a world where medical research improves health for everyone.
History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. Over the past 100 years, we have witnessed monumental advances in medical research. We know that by investing in medical research now, we will see life-saving advances in the future.
While the last century has brought huge improvements in the quality and longevity of life, there are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. And in many areas of health there is a severe lack of research funding, which is holding back the scientific progress needed to change lives. This is where we step in.
Our mission is to lay the foundations for ground-breaking new discoveries and life-changing advances. We give hope to people whose health conditions are overlooked, by supporting research in areas that are underfunded. We invest in the brightest and best researchers, ensuring the next generation of scientists can continue to solve the biggest challenges facing human health.
In the last five years alone, we have invested over £25 million into life-changing medical research, focusing on areas that have historically been overlooked and underfunded. But there is still much more to do.
Looking ahead, we know that nine million people in England alone will be living with a major illness by 2040 – that’s 2.5 million more than in 2019, an increase of 37%. We will use our unique position, as a broad funder of medical research, to respond to these challenges and fund research in ways that will have the biggest possible impact on people’s lives.
We are broad and ambitious medical research funder and we operate to the highest professional standards. You will lead a department that funds research across the whole research spectrum from discovery to translation, and in a diverse range of priority areas including children and young people’s health, neglected mental health conditions and the impact of climate change on health. Visit our website to find out about our strategy to 2029: Giving hope through life-changing medical research.
As Director of Research, you will work closely with our CEO and will be responsible for:
- horizon scanning and landscape reviews to deliver our research strategy and ensure its continued relevance.
- research funding competitions to deliver at least £5m new research per annum.
- ongoing grant management of a £30m grant portfolio.
- reviewing and creating funding schemes to address unmet need.
- our framework for impact evaluation.
- wider development of the charity through membership of our Executive Leadership Team.
We are looking for candidates with:
- significant experience working in a biomedical sciences research/funding environment.
- significant experience of research funding competitions, peer review, and grant management.
- experience of the evaluation of research outputs and impact.
- experience of motivating and managing a team.
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to evidence relationship building with senior stakeholders and acting as an organisational representative.
- a PhD in biomedical sciences or a degree in biological sciences (or equivalent experience) with extensive experience working in a biomedical sciences funding environment.
Our offer
- from £70,000 for full-time 36 hour week; willing to consider part-time (min. 0.8 FTE)
- 30 days of annual leave per year plus bank holidays (some of which can be used flexibly)
- 10% maximum employer contribution
- Life insurance at four times salary
- Enhanced family-related leave and sickness leave
- Learning and development programmes and external training opportunities
- Generous additional benefits including regular team lunches, annual health assessments and optional social programme
- The opportunity to join a dedicated team making a difference to human health
Our team is proud to work for the Medical Research Foundation. We are ambitious for the organisation and for ourselves. We are approachable - providing advice to everyone and explaining our work. We are dedicated and committed to achieving the most for our donors and our researchers. And we are involved – constantly looking for new ways to engage and improve.
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, and you will be based at our bright, plant-filled central London office for a minimum of three days a week, with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
Closing date: 09:00 Wednesday 11 December 2024
In person interviews: January 2025
Visit our website for further information and details of how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Supporter-Led Fundraising Manager
Salary: £44,000
Contract: 12 month FTC
Location: North London office – 2 days per week
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 27 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), cycle to work scheme, access to 1000s of discounts
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Supporter-Led Fundraising Manager working for the brilliant Anthony Nolan, reporting to the Head of Supporter-Led Fundraising. The SLF team looks after all supporters choosing to raise funds for Anthony Nolan through challenge events, community fundraising and those taking part in our products. The Senior SLF Manager will lead on the development and roll-out of four new fundraising initiatives, and is a great opportunity lead an ambitious and innovative team.
As part of this role, you’ll line-manage a team of four to test a range of exciting new fundraising products through their pilot year.
To be successful as the Senior Supporter-Led Fundraising Manager you will need:
- Experience line-managing at least two people
- Experience of managing the development and launch of owned fundraising products
- Experience of building strong relationships with valued fundraising supporters
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
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Service Manager
This is an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager to join Depaul UK, where you will play a vital role in supporting and empowering vulnerable young people.
Position: Service Manager
Location: Durham
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £34,380 per annum + pension and other benefits
Closing Date: Sunday 8th December 2024
Candidate shortlisting: will commence on the 3rd December (on a rolling basis) with the interviews being held on the Tuesday 10th December 2024
Start date: The appointed candidate will start by 17th February 2025 to set up the Service
About the Role
As the Durham Service Manager you will oversee the successful operation of supported accommodation providing an assessment, support and move on service to young people at risk of homelessness – creating a safe and engaging environment that individuals feel proud to call home.
You will work across the Bishop Auckland Supported Accommodation service and the Dispersed Accommodation service based in Tow Law managing a team of Progression Coaches, Night Progression Coaches and Outreach Workers. You will support and guide the team in providing targeted support for clients and take responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all young people, volunteers, staff and the building in the service. Additionally, you will ensure the service meets all the relevant regulatory and quality standards, including compliance with Ofsted requirements to maintain the highest level of care and support.
Key responsibilities include:
• Build and maintain local relationships with commissioners, stakeholders, and delivery partners, ensuring effective collaboration.
• Oversee building safety through regular risk assessments, health and safety checks, and compliance with Depaul policies.
• Liaise with internal departments (Finance, HR, Fundraising, etc.) to ensure smooth service operations.
• Manage and monitor budgets in coordination with the finance team and Assistant Director.
• Deliver high standards of support for young people and ensure effective housing management practices, meeting KPI targets.
• Apply the Depaul Acceptance and Commitment Therapy model to help clients align with their values and long-term goals.
About You
To be successful in the role of Service Manager you will need to have the following skills and experience:
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, set goals, and drive continuous improvement.
• Team Development: Skilled in mentoring, coaching, and motivating teams to deliver high-quality services.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess situations, manage risks, and implement solutions.
• Effective Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills, adaptable to diverse audiences, including clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships and advocate for clients and staff.
• Numerical Skills: Proficient in data analysis, budget management, and interpreting KPIs.
• Adaptability: Flexible and resilient in dynamic, challenging environments with a focus on positive outcomes.
At Depaul UK, we prioritise skills that can be applied and developed in this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate your competencies in relation to each point listed in the person specification. Wherever possible, illustrate how your skills have driven positive results.
In return for working here, you will receive:
• A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role
• Commitment to continued professional development with internal mentoring.
• Flexible working model for suitable roles.
• Supportive flexitime and toil arrangements.
• 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years’ service.
• Family friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave.
• Financial wellbeing offering interest free loans and advances
• Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app – 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice.
• Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans.
• Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more.
• Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More
• International Accident Cover – accidental death, permanent disability
• Death in service (4x Base salary)
• Legal Advice line
About the Organisation
Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes.
You may have experience in areas such as such as: Service Manager, Case Worker, Specialist Service Manager, Project Leader, Service Leader. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation
Due to funding success, we are recruiting for a new Children and Young People’s School Coordinator in our Children and Young People’s Team. The new role will deliver a range of projects in primary and secondary schools and colleges across Lancashire.
Job title: CYP Schools Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £25,767
Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.
We’re looking for a bold and caring individual to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want someone who has experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 19th December 2024
Interviews will be held on 9 January 2025
Registered Charity Number 1081427
Registered Company Number 3888655
Lancashire Mind
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- 8.5% pension contribution after successful completion of probation period
- Open to part-time, job-share, and flexible working
Location: Our offices in Battersea Library or Roehampton and outreach locations including hospital settings. Home working possible following induction and initial training
About us
We’re a thriving advice organisation that is part of the national Citizens Advice network. Our services are delivered by a team of around 40 paid staff and 60 volunteers. We have a typical annual turnover of £2 million and in addition to our core advice service, funded by Wandsworth Council, we have a range of projects funded by trusts, foundations and our local Integrated Care System.
While we’re proud of the number of residents we support, we know that we can’t meet demand for advice and that marginalised communities don’t always come to established organisations for support. Because of this, we place equal value on improving reach and access through creative collaboration with equity-led organisations, partnership development and capacity building.
Why we need you
The Caseworker (Health Projects) role involves working across our Patient Welfare Advice Service (PWAS), which takes referrals from GPs and social prescribers, and our Macmillan Benefits Advice Service, which supports people affected by cancer. Our caseworkers help people navigate complex problems and find practical solutions. They have good technical knowledge of the social welfare issues that matter most to our clients and are responsible for delivering advice with a moderate level of supervision. They also have responsibility for managing incoming referrals and maintaining positive relationships with project partners. This is an advice role that involve providing casework support and could full-time role or two part time roles, which we’re happy to discuss following interviews.
If you don’t meet all the requirements of the person specification, we’ll consider offering this role at a lower salary range (Adviser rather than Caseworker), as it could be a could development opportunity for someone who wants to progress into a caseworker role.
Why you should join us
We’re a dynamic organisation with a culture of quality and innovation. We’re ambitious about delivering advice services that make a real difference to local people and being a great place to work and volunteer. You’ll be part of a diverse and friendly team of staff and volunteers who are passionate about helping the people who need us most. Working with us means seeing yourself and your colleagues have a positive impact on the lives of ordinary people and protecting our communities from hardship, poverty and crisis.
We also believe that investing in and listening to our teams makes us a better organisation. We involve staff and volunteers extensively in the design and delivery of our services, as well as in long-term planning. You’ll benefit from working at an organisation with a strong commitment to professional development and continuous training – we’re proud of our teams and in return offer excellent opportunities for personal development and career growth.
Our commitment to EDI
We’re passionate about promoting equity, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people but particularly people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic groups and people with disabilities, as these groups are currently under-represented in our team.
Closing date: 10am on 6 December 2024
Interviews: 16 and 17 December 2024, Battersea Library, SW11 1JB
HEAD OF TREATMENT SERVICES (CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST 8B)
Reporting to: Clinical Lead
Location of Work: Home/Remote working with some travel for meetings and events.
About Trauma Treatment International
Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is a registered charity in the UK. Our focus and expertise is in providing evidence-based psychological treatment and support to victims of collective violence around the world. As well as providing treatment for victims directly, we also support organisations that are trauma-exposed through their work to uphold human rights, in order to mitigate the impact of trauma in the workforce.
This is a highly rewarding role and an exciting opportunity to join our small and experienced clinical team, to directly support individuals working to tackle collective violence and adults affected by torture, trafficking, slavery, persecution and war. The role offers the potential to work creatively and flexibly internationally, network with fantastic organisations and help to influence and shape TTI’s clinical strategy and activities in this pivotal time in the organisation’s development.
KEY SUMMARY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical Supervision
● Oversee all services involving individual clinical work (treatment) for TTI in line with the delivery of TTI’s overarching operations, projects and priorities.
● Be responsible for recruitment, line management and clinical supervision of clinical staff and associate and associated management responsibilities
● Contribute to the development of TTI’s strategic vision and annual delivery planning, models of service delivery, standards and clinical governance.
● Input into key organisational policies and procedures
Supervision and Team Development
● Promote clinical and counselling psychology/ trauma treatment as a career
● Develop and implement strategies to actively promote diversity in the clinical team and champion culturally sensitive approaches to trauma treatment through research, partnerships and new projects.
● Identify opportunities to develop Quality Improvement Projects.
● Oversee performance management and CPD opportunity development of direct reports
Operational Delivery
● Hold an individual caseload at all times.
● Review and maintain quality assurance of clinical services, providing data for monitoring, evaluation and learning and reporting processes.
● Ensure a partnership approach to clinical practice.
● Deliver robust service agreements with client organisations and referral partners
Key Required Experience:
● HCPC registered psychologist who has completed Post Graduate doctoral level training in counselling or clinical psychology.
● Minimum 5 years post registration experience working within mental health services.
● Up to date knowledge and experience of working with clients with PTSD, complex PTSD, dissociative symptoms, anxiety and / or depression.
For full details of the role responsibilities and the person specification please refer to the Full Job Description attached.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
● 31 days annual leave pro rata to reflect contractual hours (including bank holidays and 3 mandatory days for Christmas)
● 3% Employer Pension contribution
● Commitment to staff wellbeing as a trauma informed organisation
● Commitment to personal and professional development
How to apply
To apply for this position please submit a full CV and supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 outlining your suitability and motivation for the role
Trauma Treatment International (TTI) is committed to supporting you with your application. If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
If you have any questions, or any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the selection process then please contact Jenny George
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.