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The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns. Through supported learning and meaningful work in the community we help people build confidence and self-worth whilst developing important skills.

Since its inception in 2008, Mudlarks has become a much valued and respected part of the community in Hertford and the surrounding area. We are now looking for an inspirational leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis and continue to strengthen this legacy.

 Location of job: Mudlarks’ office and across all services provided by Mudlarks, as well as regularmeetings with sponsors and other stakeholders. This is not a remote working position.

Hours: Generally 40 hours a week, but flexibility is required. Events, fundraising and networking take place outside office hours.

 The Benefits

· Salary: Circa £45,000 pa, depending on experience

· NEST company pension scheme

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Role

As the Chief Executive Officer, you will:

•  Develop and deliver a strategic plan and annual budget.

•  Develop Mudlarks’ public profile, build relationships with, and influence key stakeholders

•  Provide effective and dynamic leadership across the Mudlarks organisation.

•  Establish and monitor key indicators of the charity’s impact and financial health.

•  Lead fundraising activities including applications to win contracts from public bodies and income from individual and corporate donations, legacies, trusts and grants.

•  Manage direct reports effectively, providing supervision, support, development and annual appraisals for all managers, and ensure they do so for all staff.

•  Uphold the charity’s culture of care, ensuring employees, participants, customers, partners and volunteers are respected and valued.

•  Ensure that Mudlarks’ policies and practices are up to date, relevant and fair in the current charity environment and that the organisation is managed in line with the current best practice in employment and equality legislation

•  Undertake any other duties as required by the trustees.

About you

To be considered as our Chief Executive Officer, you will need:

· Proven experience in senior leadership and inspirational team management.

· Expertise in strategic planning, operational delivery, and monitoring outcomes.

· Outstanding advocacy and relationship-building skills.

· Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Competency in the use of IT applications

· Own vehicle and clean driving licence

· Attributes such as integrity, resilience, and adaptability are essential, along with a deep commitment to our mission.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree is expected. Further qualifications in social care or the environment would be helpful but not essential. Experience of working in the learning disability sector is desirable.

Full Job description and application form available on request.

Closing date for applications: 24th January 2025

The Society are looking for a Sustainability officer to support the delivery of current and the development future activities related to the British Ecological Society’s strategic sustainability goals.

Reporting to the Director of Publishing, Core duties include:

Collating and reporting on BES CO2e emissions data with support of the Office and Finance Assistant, improving and adapting processes as required

Calculating annual departmental emissions data

Supporting the creation of a BES biodiversity impact assessment, including working with and gathering data for external consultants

Establishing resulting data collection and reporting processes for future years and review and adapt as necessary

Collating information to support SLT or Board of Trustee decision making

Contributing to defining and implementing the sustainability roadmap and to the development of resulting new policies and procedures

Advising on the setting of departmental carbon emission/biodiversity impact reduction targets and on the feasibility of suggested measures

Keeping up-to-date with BES policy work and ensure BES sustainability initiatives are in line with policy recommendations

Delivering sustainability inductions for new staff Work with internal teams to ensure that staff understand the BES environmental and sustainability goals, methods, terminology and partnerships

A full job description, including person specification and competencies is available here.

The detailed job pack is available here.

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please click the green button 'Apply for this job' via our recruitment portal to submit:

• Your CV - no more than 2x A4 sides detailing your education, training and work history, as well as any relevant key skills
• A covering letter - no more than 1x A4 side explaining why you wish to undertake this role at the BES
• Your Equality and Diversity information - this voluntary information helps us to assess the diversity of our recruitment and further improve recruitment processes in future. It has no bearing on the success of your application and is not considering as part of the shortlisting process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence that they have the right to live and work in the UK. The BES is unable to provide visa sponsorship and unable to hire anyone living outside the UK.

Applications close 6 January at 9am. Please note the society reserves the right to close the vacancy early due to the volume of applications.

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Location: Remote – UK based. Our offices are in East London but we welcome applicants from across the UK who do not wish to relocate. Please note that travel to our London office for regular meetings would be at your own cost.

Hours: 4-5 days a week (flexible – minimum 28 hours/ week)

Contract: Interim. circa eight months, from mid-March 2025

Secondments will be considered.

Benefits: 25 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays and three days off between Christmas and New Year. We currently offer a non-contractual 4.5 day working week, with staff having Friday afternoons off, subject to work demands.

About The Young Foundation

Today, The Young Foundation’s mission is to shape a fairer, greener future. We support locally-led action, building knowledge around the issues people tell us they care about. We involve communities in research, and delivering programmes to shape a stronger, fairer society. We work collaboratively to improve lives and address shared challenges, driving social change for stronger communities and a fairer future.

Our strategy, the Power of Participation, sets out our ambitious, five-year plan.

About the role

As part of The Young Foundation’s five-year strategy, this interim cover role will lead delivery of our distinctive function to support a fair and just transition to net zero for vulnerable households and communities across the UK. You will lead and support delivery of a portfolio of projects including our partnership with University of Manchester to deliver the JUST Centre; work with national government and devolved nations on public participation and environmental legislation; and pioneering policymaking and practice with local and combined authorities to build readiness, resilience and strategies to ensure a just transition.

This is a crucial moment in the UK’s journey to net zero. We know that a fairer, stronger, green and digital economy can regenerate local places and improve people’s lives. But, to achieve this, policymakers across the UK need to better-understand people’s readiness for change, giving practical support, inspiring trust, and mobilising local action. Community engagement and participation is vital in a fair, sustainable, and socially transformative shift to net zero.

Leading a small team, and in collaboration with our external affairs, research and innovation teams, you will have the opportunity to drive forward a critical agenda for the UK, building practices, skills, thought leadership and innovation to drive a just and fair transition. You can read more about our work in this area on our Just Transition hub.

How to apply

With reference to the job description, please complete and return the application form, CV and additional information requested to us.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 22 January 2025.

Successful candidates will be informed by Monday 27 January 2025 at the latest.

1. First round interviews will be held on Thursday 30 January [online]
2. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to meet informally with the senior team and members of the Just Transition team on Monday 3 February [online]
3. Second round interviews will be held on Wednesday 5 February at Toynbee Hall, London

The Young Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and as part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our team we actively encourage people from Black and Ethnic Minority or other under-represented groups to apply for this role. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants who require a work permit in order to take up employment will not be considered.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an automated response to say we have received your application.

Please note that we review applications after the closing date. All internal applications will be reviewed.

BVSC is all about supporting the voluntary sector, the volunteers and residents in the best way possible.  We aim to unlock the potential of all voluntary organisations, from the grassroots small groups to the well establised larger charities. 

We’re looking for a talented and experienced person to lead our mission to innovate, expand and enhance our services. Your leadership will support our commitment to build the capacity of local charitable organisations by providing, and supporting your team to provide, targeted support to increase sustainability of organisations, with a specific focus on Children and Young People. You will also lead on our vision of making volunteering more accessible, driving forward an innovative volunteering strategy for Bexley.  If you can apply the skills of leadership, strategy, monitoring, evaluation and financial oversight – we’d love to hear from you!

ISEAL is looking for an experienced MEL professional to build and deliver its organisational M&E function, work closely with other areas of the organisation on MEL related activities, and convene a community of practice on MEL.

This new role will lead on a range of MEL related activities, from supporting the upcoming ISEAL strategic plan development and putting in place appropriate systems to monitor progress, to ensuring the organisation is making best use of available data to draw out learning and to measure results. Working closely with internal leads across a range of workstreams, the role will support in designing programme evaluations and outcome monitoring tools and processes.  With colleagues from relevant focus areas, the MEL Manager will co-deliver learning at ISEAL.

Another important component of this role (roughly 30-40%) will be working with ISEAL’s Membership and Credibility team to support member organisations in implementing the ISEAL Code and ISEAL membership requirements related to MEL.  The MEL Manager will be the content lead for ISEAL’s training events on M&E topics and will co-lead the M&E Community of Practice, a peer learning space for ISEAL Community members.

We are looking for someone with a range of expertise in MEL across different organisations, with a strong preference for specific experience with sustainability systems or standard organisations or comparable settings. The ideal candidate will thrive on delivering effective MEL activities in a standalone role, as well as bringing the expertise and training or facilitation skills necessary to advise others and support peer learning on related topics. They will have a strongly collaborative approach and a genuine interest in sustainability systems and learning and improvement.

In return, ISEAL can offer inspiring insight into the world of sustainability initiatives and sustainability issues, a supportive multicultural organisational setting, and good opportunities to develop professionally and personally in an international NGO environment.

The key responsibilities we entrust you with

Organisational and project/programme MEL activities

• Provide MEL related input into strategic planning process and implementation for new 5-year strategy (with strategy development starting in mid-2025)
• Provide support to ISEAL’s Partnership Manager and project/programme leads in programme evaluation, development of indicators and log frames
• Ensure learning and recommendations on MEL are documented, disseminated and considered when designing new projects or programmes
• Manage the delivery and continual improvement of selected MEL activities and systems, including leading necessary data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and reporting
• Support colleagues across different teams to design and conduct surveys and programme/project evaluations, and to develop performance and outcome monitoring indicators and systems
• Work with peers and internal teams (including Membership, the Innovation Fund and Evidensia(dot).eco) to analyse and develop learning and insights to inform decision making and reporting
• Help create a culture and practice of learning at ISEAL, in liaison with the Associate Knowledge Manager

MEL expertise to support the ISEAL Community

• Co-lead ISEAL’s M&E Community of Practice, preparing and facilitating virtual and in-person workshops and creating and moderating content on the ISEAL Community Platform
• Use MEL expertise to help guide and support compliance with the ISEAL Code of Good Practice, working closely with ISEAL’s Membership and Credibility team
• Act as programme officer for selected Innovation Fund grants related to MEL and the measurement of outcomes and results, supporting grant recipients with expertise and connections and helping to extract key learnings
• Develop content for and deliver training events on good practice in MEL as part of ISEAL’s training and services portfolio
• Contribute MEL and outcomes measurement expertise to collaborative projects managed by Impacts and Innovations team, supporting sustainability systems to respond to changing market and legislative expectations

Experience, Knowledge and Attributes

• Range of experience in MEL roles, ideally including experience in a sustainability system, or in a not-for profit, professional or compliance-based membership organisation
• Prior experience with donor funded projects and programmes, including MEL frameworks and development and implementation of log frames
• Demonstrated ability in a wide range of MEL related activities including theory of change, survey design, MEL and research methodologies, and the development of indicators and related data monitoring systems
• Strong quantitative data collection, management and analysis skills, including the ability to present visual insights using tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Ability to work independently, while building strong relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders
• Collegial and able to thrive in a dynamic work environment while supporting senior colleagues and peers and building momentum and support for MEL activities
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, including ability to present technical information to a non-technical audience
• Understanding of what sustainability systems are and how they help deliver change on sustainability issues
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Confidence in using the IT systems, familiarity with virtual meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom, etc), use of databases (e.g. Salesforce), productivity and collaboration tools (e.g. Monday com), proficiency in MS Office
• Desire to contribute to a more sustainable world

Additionally desirable

• Experience in an ISEAL member system, or similar sustainability standards organisation
• Knowledge of the ISEAL Code of Good Practice or its predecessor (ISEAL Impacts Code)
• Experience designing and setting up data management systems
• Good working knowledge of emerging trends in MEL and in sustainability reporting and disclosure

About ISEAL

ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems and their partners to tackle the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges – from the climate emergency and biodiversity crisis to human rights and persistent poverty. ISEAL Community Members include many of the most respected sustainability schemes worldwide and are active across a diverse range of sectors. Read more about us on our website. 

ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive

Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.

These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions.

The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities.

We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.

We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.

Other relevant information

Term: This is a permanent contract

Salary: £52,000-58,000 p.a. depending on experience (full time, 37.5 hours per week)

Location: London is the preferred location. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required. Applications for other locations may be considered for exceptional candidates (Netherlands, Belgium)

International travel: The post holder may be required to undertake occasional international travel

Ideal start date: asap

How to apply

Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(at)isealalliance(dot)org.

Deadline for applications is 6 January 2025

Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

Interview process

Please see below the planned interview process (please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change)

First interviews (Teams): 9-14 January 2025

Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 15-19 January 2025

Panel interviews (in person or Teams) w/c 20 January 2025

Final interview: w/c 3 February 2025

Accessibility

If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests.

Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for UK based candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises

About Outward

For almost 50 years, Outward has been a leading provider of high-quality support and care services to people with support needs in London. We are committed to empowering the people we support to live fulfilling lives and make positive choices. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: engaging, enabling, and empowering.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Service, Care & Support to join our senior management team. This new pivotal role involves leading the operational delivery and growth of our Care & Support services, ensuring they are innovative, flexible, and of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Care and Support to implement strategic objectives, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee compliance with internal and external quality standards. You will also lead on organisational change, financial performance, and the development of services to meet the needs of the people we support.

If you are passionate about transforming lives of people with a leaning disability or autism and have a proven track record in managing care services, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality services across Care & Support.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring sound financial performance and value for money.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with commissioners and other stakeholders.
• Develop and manage teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Monitor quality and compliance, addressing any issues proactively.
• Provide effective line management to Area Managers and other senior staff.
• Support organisational growth by identifying and delivering new business opportunities.

Full JD is available on request.

Requirements:

Essential (E):

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commute to the Outward office (N17) five days a week, if required.

• Proven experience managing high-quality services for vulnerable people.
• Extensive knowledge of care regulations, funding mechanisms, and legal frameworks.
• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of successful change management.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including report writing.
• Demonstrable financial management skills, including budgeting and service pricing.

Desirable (D):

• Professional qualifications in care, management, or a related field.
• Post-graduate degree or diploma in a related field, such as Social Care, Leadership, or Healthcare Management​.
• Registration with a professional body in a relevant discipline (e.g., social work, healthcare).
• Experience in co-production, involving people supported and their families in designing and delivering services.
• Ability to secure grant funding or develop successful proposals for projects.
• Knowledge of trends and innovations in the care sector, including digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to develop and execute strategies to address gaps in service provision.
• A sharp commercial focus with the ability to balance financial sustainability and quality care.

Employee Benefits

We value everything our staff do for the people we support, so we provide a great benefits package:

• 25 days Annual Leave excluding Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time)

• Computing Scheme

• Credit Union Scheme

• Cycle-to-Work Scheme

• Death in Service Benefit

• Health Assured – Employee Assistance Programme

• Eye care Vouchers

• Flu Jab Reimbursement

• Long Service Awards

• Pension Scheme

• Purchase Additional Annual Leave

• Refer-a-Friend Scheme

• Retirements

• Loans (including season tickets and parking permit loans)

• Blue Light Card

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting leadership role and have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit an application by following the link below:

Closing Date for all Applications is Monday 13th January 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 27th January 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply early!

Outward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff to share this commitment. If the post you apply for involves working with or having access to adults at risk and/or their records, we will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services for successful candidates. This will be fully subsided by Outward.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As an employer, who aspire to become Disability Confident Committed, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. Please indicate clearly at the beginning of your supporting statement if you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010), and you wish to be considered for an Offer Of an Interview (OOI) Please note that the OOI is available to disabled candidates only. Regrettably, any false declaration of disability in order to secure an interview will impact on your overall application.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for social impact and educational enrichment? The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is seeking its first Director - a dynamic and strategic individual dedicated to advancing opportunities and support for students at William Ellis School in Camden, North London.

As Director, you’ll be at the helm of a small but impactful charity, supporting initiatives that foster confidence, wellbeing, and a sense of belonging among students, particularly those from under-resourced backgrounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and drive our mission to make William Ellis School a leader in comprehensive education and to cultivate positive social capital, personal growth, and educational opportunities for all.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fundraising: Securing and managing funds through grant writing, donor cultivation, and strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Leadership: Developing and implementing a vision to support educational and personal development programs.
• Community Engagement: Building and strengthening relationships with businesses, educational organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Storytelling & Advocacy: Raising the Trust’s profile by effectively communicating its impact through various media channels.

Working closely with the school’s leadership and Board of Trustees, you’ll also oversee compliance and financial stewardship to ensure transparency and sustainability, aligning all activities with the Trust’s values. While this is a sole leadership position, you’ll be supported by a vibrant school community, including dedicated trustees, parents, and alumni.

We’re looking for someone with a proven record in fundraising and strategic planning, who is motivated by social impact and driven to make a difference. If you are a self-starter with a ‘can-do’ attitude, ambition, and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply.

The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on January 20th, at William Ellis School.

This role involves work within a school environment and supporting activities that benefit young people. The Birkbeck and William Ellis Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are made subject to a completed application form, satisfactory references, and an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Join Our Team as our Multibank Manager

Are you passionate about supporting communities, and creating sustainable solutions for those in need? Join us where you'll play a vital role in building partnerships with donors, managing daily operations, and ensuring essential goods reach those who need them most. Help us grow our impact, foster innovation, and make a real difference, one donation at a time.

Job Title: Multibank Manager

Salary:SCP 36 (£34840 per annum)

Responsible to: Head of Children, Young People and Families

Location: West Midlands Multibank / BVSC Office / Home

Hours of work: 35 hours per week

Contract Duration: Permanent

Role Overview -

The Multibank Manager will focus on driving the growth and impact of the West Midlands Multibank by building strong relationships with referral and donation partners, overseeing daily operations including inventory management and distribution, and ensuring the project's financial sustainability through effective communications and fundraising. It also involves evaluating the Multibank’s impact to identify unmet needs and emerging trends, while providing direct line management to the Logistics Co-Ordinator and coordinating all staff and volunteer teams to deliver efficient and equitable support to communities in need.

Key Reponsibilities

· Develop and grow the impact and scale of the West Midlands Multibank including building relationships with potential referral and donation partners.

• Engage with organisations to establish and maintain an appropriate network of referral partners to support those in need to access the support of the Multibank
• Build and manage relationships with local businesses and corporations in order to secure additional donations for distribution and to secure Corporate support, with support of BVSC leadership
• Work collaboratively with partners to ensure the Multibank is meeting the needs of communities effectively and supporting those in poverty to access resource and wider help as needed

· Manage the day to day running of the West Midlands Multibank, including the referral and distribution processes and inventory management

• Manage the work of the Logistics Co-Ordinator with additional Multibank staff to ensure the smooth day to day running of the Multibank
• Manage Health and Safety processes within the Multibank
• Collaborate with referral and distribution partners and the Logistics Co-Ordinator to ensure available inventory is appropriate for local communities and meeting identified need
• Manage the financial sustainability of the project including communications and fundraising.
• Raising awareness and promoting positive impact of the Multibank to attract investment 
• Contribute to financial planning alongside BVSC Leadership
• Manage and support any fundraising or promotional events for the Multibank

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a candidate with:

· Experience: In managing staff and evaluating initiatives and the analysis of data and presenting finding to stakeholders.

· Skills: Strong  IT, communication and numerical skills and evidence of service development or project leadership experience from design to evaluation stage and ability to manage complex projects.

· Communication: Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the needs of local communities and willingness to engage in relevant training.

· Teamwork: A collaborative minds set across public, private and voluntary sector organisations and skills in building and maintaining professional relationships

· Values: Commitment to BVSC ethos, equal opportunities, and values.

What We Offer

· A supportive and inclusive work environment.

· A chance to make a tangible impact within the voluntary sector.

• Flexible working arrangements (where applicable).

Working for BVSC

Our organisation’s culture is underpinned by our 4 core values – Commitment, Collaboration, Inclusion and Integrity. These values are demonstrated in the work of our staff team, who are integral to the achievement of our mission to support and advocate for a vibrant, resilient voluntary sector in Birmingham.

We encourage applicants to think creatively about how they can meet the requirements of the role and person specification if there are essential criteria you do not meet, so please describe this in your application. We are looking for talented individuals who align with our values and support our mission – there are no barriers to how you demonstrate this.  

We are a Second Chance Charter employer, committed to ensuring that people with convictions can access employment. DBS checks will be conducted once a job offer has been made and accepted. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

Closing date for applications – 19th January 2025

Interviews to take place – 5th  February 2025 at the Latham House office

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by 22nd  January 2025. If you have not been contacted by 22nd January 2025 you should assume you have not been shortlisted.

At BVSC, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality, fairness, and inclusivity, creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented within BVSC Research, including individuals from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those identifying as LGBTQIA+.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Us

Headway East London is a charity supporting people living with brain injury. Working across 13 London boroughs we offer specialist support and services for survivors and their families. We offer therapies, advocacy, family support and community support work alongside our day service: a community venue where people can make the most of their abilities and interests.

About the role

Working closely with the Therapy Manager, Clinical Lead and Director of Services, you will deliver the marketing of a programme of member-led training for external organisations and other services at Headway East London. Working directly with our members, you will deliver projects of a high standard which are co-produced and reflect the diversity of our community. You will take a lead on developing and delivering the marketing material. You will collaborate with our members, staff and partners to advance our aims to educate professionals in the public sector, whilst exploring ways to generate income for the organisation through this source.

Principle duties and responsibilities

1. Identify opportunities to engage external stakeholders with the member-led training project of delivering external training to professionals within the public sector.

2. Work directly with Headway members to develop and deliver this project, embedding this work within the organisation’s co-production strategy.

3. Support members to participate in these events in collaboration with other teams, by providing direct practical assistance to members.

4. Identify and seek out new external opportunities which support the development of our therapy service, ensuring that opportunities are quickly acted on.

5. Explore potential income generation for Headway East London.

6. Lead on the design work associated with some of this work (e.g., mock-ups, early design concepts, marketing collateral) and present this externally and through social media channels.

7. Assist with fundraising activity related to the ongoing reporting and development of this project.

8. Lead on the marketing and promotion of this project alongside other services.

9. Maintain accurate records and filing systems and ensure effective documentation of project deliverables.

10. Work in close collaboration with Headway East London teams to stay informed of new members, interests and needs.

Key Relationships - Internal and External

Internal: Therapy Manager, Clinical Lead, Director of Operations, Peer Training Lead, Public Engagement and Communication Manager, Director of Fundraising, Service Managers and members of Headway East London.

External: Professionals from the public sector supporting people with acquired brain injuries. 

Other

• Apply the Headway East London values and behaviours to every aspect of the role at all times.
• Protect and enhance the interests and reputation of Headway East London internally and externally.
• Commit to the organisational principles of: coproduction equity, diversity and inclusion sustainability

Headway East London is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we are committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work. We welcome applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age and other protected status as required by law. We promote and protect human rights; they are the foundation of what we do. We want to be an inclusive place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and contribute their unique strengths and perspectives. We are focused on equality and believe that all the fascinating characteristics that make us different, make us more able to deliver our life-changing work with passion and creativity.

About Design for Good

Design for Good (DfG) builds, trains and focuses a passionate global creative community to design direct and lasting impact for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. On a breadth and scale only possible through cross-company collaboration.

Your Role
We are seeking a Senior Communications & PR Leader to drive impactful internal and external communications and strengthen our global network. You will be responsible for developing and executing a dynamic communications strategy while building strong relationships with media partners to raise awareness of our global alliance and its achievements. This is a hands-on role ideal for a candidate who excels at strategic thinking but is also comfortable with content creation using own copywriting and visual skills, as well as guiding other content creators from volunteering partners.

We are looking for someone who shares the DfG mission, has a passion for storytelling, and excels at strategising and delivering innovative communication and PR initiatives. Additionally, the ideal candidate will also possess exceptional communication skills to engage effectively within our global network, connecting diverse audiences and their communication departments. The Communication & PR leader will collaborate with programme staff, and senior management to deliver compelling content across various platforms, including digital marketing, press, branding and storytelling initiatives. The working environment is informal, team-oriented, and encourages individual input and development. Thereby supporting the execution of DfG’s impact-driven program to improve life through design. This position reports to the Managing Director of Design for Good.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication Strategy: Develop and implement a communications strategy to elevate DfG’s global visibility and impact.
• Public Relations & Branding: Build and strengthen relationships with press contacts, and public relations partners to expand DfG’s reach. Enhance and promote our brand to ensure consistent messaging and representation.
• Content Development: Lead and create content for various channels, including the website, social media, events, annual reviews, and press releases
• Content Execution: Plan, coordinate, and deliver communication activities in partnership with alliance communication leads and external partners.

Key Requirements:

• Passion for DfG's mission to improve life through design
• Senior-level experience in communications, and public relations ideally in an NGO, charity or mission-driven organisation.
• Strong public relations network and a proven track record of securing media coverage for a global organisation.
• Exceptional communication skills in English, with strong storytelling abilities (additional languages are a plus).
• Ability to work independently while motivating and collaborating with colleagues and partners globally.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working remotely with international teams across different time zones.

Preferred Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience building and managing relationships with media, partners, and stakeholders (foundation is a plus)
•   Experience in sectors related to international culture, design, creativity, or sustainability.
•  Familiarity with diverse media channels and target audiences
•  Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, PR, Marketing, or a related field.

Compensation
Salary payment is dependent on skill set, experience and education.

Responses to applications
Replies will be sent during January 2025.

About Resource Futures

Our vision is to create a sustainable world. We work collaboratively with governments, businesses and the third sector to help speed up the transition to a circular economy and manage resources and waste in a more sustainable way.

We are non-profit-distributing and have a close-knit team of 50+ trusted employees who collaborate across various areas of the business. Our multi-disciplined and connected approach sets us apart from the competition and enables us to build robust solutions that have a meaningful impact in the world.

We are passionate not only about what we do but how we do it, and we’re proud to be a part of the global B Corp movement to use business as a force for good. Employee-owned and independent, we’re all about helping each team member grow, and together striving towards our goal of creating a sustainable world. We are motivated by the impact of our work and how it feeds into wider issues of climate justice and the circular economy. Our work is far-ranging from supporting businesses to advising governments, as well as delivering the evidence to support global change and driving projects within communities on the ground. Read more about our company and how we go beyond for our people, to help them grow and thrive.

The opportunity

We have an exciting vacancy for an HR Assistant in our small and friendly Core Services team, which covers essential business functions including Human Resources, Finance, Integrated Management Systems (Quality Management System, Environmental Management System), Facilities, IT and Marketing. We are looking for a conscientious, organised, and motivated HR Assistant to work alongside our HR Manager to ensure smooth day to day running of all HR-related systems and support our busy team to be their professional best.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for an HR Assistant to add to their existing HR experience and progress further in the ever-changing world of HR. A positive “can do” attitude, excellent organisational skills, discretion, previous entry level HR experience, and a drive to learn are essential. In return, we’ll provide you with a challenging role, learning and development opportunities, exposure to policies and processes at all stages of the employment life cycle and encouragement to define your career path in HR.

What you will be doing

· Assisting with Recruitment and Selection (e.g., advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates, organising interviews, correspondence with candidates, creating offer letters and contracts, requesting references, etc.).

· Welcoming and onboarding new starters and administering leavers processes, including exit interviews.

· Supporting with Learning and Development administration and event coordination.

· Supporting HR Manager and Line Managers with performance management processes across the business.

· Creating and maintaining digital HR records in an accurate and timely manner.

· Advising on policies and procedures within own remit and level of experience.

· Monitoring HR mailbox, prioritising and actioning associated tasks and responses.

· Complying with GDPR, UK employment law and confidentiality at all times.

· Creation and delivery of regular management reports using HR software (SafeHR), project and resource management software CMap, and MS Office (Excel and Word).

· Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver fast, efficient, and reliable internal services.

· Undertake any other tasks as requested by the HR Manager.

The essentials

· Educated to minimum A Levels or equivalent education/experience.

· At least one year’s previous experience as an HR Administrator or HR Assistant.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Competent IT user (e.g., Microsoft Office package, any HR software).

· Entry level exposure to or understanding of UK Employment Law and GDPR basics.

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain professional relationships with employees and colleagues at all levels.

· Experience of working in a fast-paced, multitasking administrative role dealing with conflicting priorities.

· Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

· Excellent organisational skills.

· High attention to detail, demonstrating accuracy and focus at all times.

· Proactive and self-motivated.

· Excellent tact and diplomacy when working with confidential information and sensitive discussions.

Great to haves

· A relevant undergraduate degree.

· Working towards or planning to start CIPD qualification.

· Previous employee relations experience.

This is a critical role within the finance team to ensure it's delivery of high-quality, timely, and insightful financial information. You will work closely with budget holders, enabling data-led decision-making and contribute to donor and committee reporting. As a key member of a small,collaborative team, you will be hands-on managing day-to-day operations, proactive in ensuring a strong internal control environment and keen to drive operational and cost efficiencies.

Role and responsibilities

Reporting

• Responsible for all balance sheet reconciliations including creditor and debtor controls.

• Preparation of timely, accurate financial information including monthly management accounts, cash flow, forecasts.

• Assisting managers and project coordinators in preparation of financial reports to funders

• Compile financial information for grant applications and contract reporting demonstrating sound financial acumen.

• Timely provision of information for the annual audit.

Budgeting

• Assist in the creation of department budgets

• Interpreting variances against budgets and helping to produce informative commentary.

• Engage with wider team to produce forecast information.

• Procurement and Contract review

• Ensure robust procurement procedures are in place and well implemented by the wider team.

• Maintain a register of contracts

Controls

• Maintain fixed asset register and undertake regular review

• Drive and encourage a strong, proportionate internal control environment in line with Charity Commission guidance and good practice.

• Ensure data protection and security processes remain fit for purpose and robust.

Systems

• Coordinating and performing the day-to-day accounting operations including sales invoicing, income capture, purchase processes through to payment, payroll coordination with outsourced providers and cost accounting.

• Responsible for month end close, ensuring high quality, efficient transactional processing.

• Lead the finance team in its implementation of Access Dimensions.

• Champion financial integration across organisational processes.

Relationships

• Advocate for the finance team

• Ensure integration and cohesion of the finance team and wider team

• Supervise and develop the finance team, ensuring high levels of performance, motivation, and professional development.

• Work with the Finance Director to develop and implement our finance strategy, driving long-term financial sustainability

• Build strong relationships across the charity, supporting operational delivery as necessary from time to time.

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As Chief Executive Officer you will drive the organisation’s vision and ongoing strategic work in partnership with the Board of Trustees, to ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the organisation. This includes leading the successful operational management and delivery of both the Children’s’ Project Team, Youth Project Team and community engagement. You will have proven substantial leadership experience ideally managing a team within a similar setting Additionally, you will have experience of OSFTED or similar regulatory body regulations, ensuring all staff consistently understand and comply with these obligations. We would also expect a proven track record in securing funding in a difficult financial climate and initiative to diversify and adapt to ensure financial stability. We are looking for a highly self-motivated individual who has an understanding of working in the charity sector, child protection and safeguarding  and relevant legislation and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

In return we can offer the following benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave

Tarner is a registered charity and also OFSTED registered (classified as Good). Please note the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check.

Closing Date: 9am on 13th January 2025

Interviews week commencing: 27th January 2025

Tarner is a registered charity and pursues a policy of equality and diversity. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.  We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and all parts of our local community. All applications are judged on merit.

Travel: Regular travel across the UK (including Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

At Versus Arthritis, we won’t rest until everyone with arthritis has access to the treatment and care they need to live the life they choose with real hope of a cure in the future.

To turbo charge our progress towards achieving our goals we’ve created a new UK Advocacy (policy, public affairs and campaigns) and Health Intelligence department, within the Chief Executive Office who will pro-actively drive positive change with and for people living with arthritis.

About the role

We are now looking for an Assistant Director, who will work closely with and report to our Chief Executive Officer, to lead this new department.  You will lead a growing department of 18 people and have matrix management of our nations policy and public affairs teams.  Together you will deliver UK wide Advocacy and Health Intelligence strategies and ensure we make a step change in our influence.

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• a highly experienced advocate with exceptional policy and influencing skills.

• a strong understanding of how to use data and health intelligence to drive system change in health or a closely related area.

• a track record of working at senior level in a role which requires an organisation-wide, cross-functional strategic perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities.

• excellent communication, networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build purposeful relationships at a very senior level.

People living with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions have been overlooked for far too long, if you think you can help us change that, we’d love to hear from you.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits

Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Interview

Interview date to be confirmed. Interviews to be held at Versus Arthritis London Office.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.