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Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) part home working or flexible location home working. Travel across the United Kingdom will be required.

Salary: £35,575 per annum for London based or £33,150 for home based 
Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Tuesday, 3 December 2024 at 10.00am 

Interview date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024 

This is a full-time permanent position. 

Who we are looking for 

As Community Content and Information Lead you will be joining Breakthrough T1D, as part of our Community Engagement team. This role will work at the heart of a passionate team who deliver information and support to people affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) to live well with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage T1D at all ages and stages, championing community voice at every stage. 

You will be an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail with the ability to plan, manage and deliver our community-based content and information, using expertise and knowledge of new developments. This is an exciting time to join the team with ambitious plans to refresh, review and update many of our resources. 

You will be an experienced information content professional, you may have worked for charities before in similar roles. You will be driven by insight, community feedback and unmet needs with the ability to be agile to adopt new approaches. 

Experience required 

Producing content and copy for multiple communications channels 

• Championing and ensuring lived experience insights drive new/updates to information and content which are rooted in community needs representing the diversity of the community 

• Immersing yourself within a beneficiary community 

• Building, managing and cultivating relationships with healthcare professionals, support groups and or other relevant organisations 

• Offering insightful guidance on developments and wider contextual work guided by external audiences and unmet needs 

• Representing an organisation through networking or exhibiting at conferences, community events and other similar functions 

• Experience of working with budgets 

• Working within a community and building relationships with volunteers, new and existing supporters and stakeholders 

• Demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skill 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment

• Season ticket and cycle loan

• Pension scheme

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

The Events and Fundraising Assistant helps to improve, develop and organise our events, including the London Legal Walk, Great Legal Bake, Great Legal Quiz and many more across London and the South East. They work to maintain contact with our wide network of dedicated supporters, keeping our database up-to-date with contact and event information. They update our website and produce content for printed materials to promote our events programme, and assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

Main duties and responsibilities (see recruitment pack for more detail)

• Organising events
• Improve and maintain website and online presence
• Administrative duties
• General support

About you

Essential criteria

• Enthusiasm for the cause and our work; commitment to social justice and equal opportunities for all
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including written and oral communications skills
• Confidence with IT including Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure; strong organisational skills to work in a busy environment with competing demands
• Proven ability to communicate with a wide range of people and to liaise effectively with other organisations
• Highly motivated, with ability to work on own initiative and as part of a small team
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new skills
• Professional, reliable and responsible
• Ability to work outside office hours as required (with time off in lieu), particularly in the build up to events, on the days of events and in other busy periods
• A positive attitude to problem solving and finding new solutions

Benefits

• 25 day of annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time). Allowance increases due to years of service to 27 days for 2+ years, 29 days for 4+ years and 31 for 6+ years.
• 5% Employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continuing professional development opportunities

How to apply:

To apply for this role, click the ‘quick apply’ button and submit a copy of your CV with a covering letter of no more than two pages of A4, describing how you meet the requirements of the role and the criteria outlined in the person specification. Please read the Recruitment Pack for full details before applying.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing date: 10am, 02 December 2024

Please note applications will be considered on a rolling basis and we may close for applications in advance of the above date if a suitable appointment is made. 

The successful appointment is subject to satisfactory written references and right to work checks.

Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Lead Practitioner - Pause

A permanent role, with project funding until March 2025 (extension dependent upon funding).

37 hours per week (including some unsociable hours, evenings and weekends)

Salary of £32,839.52 per annum (plus allowances).

Locations: various locations across Birmingham including home working. 

The Children's Society has been helping children, young people and young adults (CYPYA) in this country for over 140 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way. 

This role sits within our Youth Impact directorate, which works to provide one-to-one support for children who need support. Your role will be to help us maintain and develop innovative practice to support our work in our services around the country.

A fabulous opportunity has developed within The Children's Society for an Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health Lead Practitioner at the successful Pause service delivered, in partnership with Forward Thinking Birmingham.

You will be part of the innovative 'Pause' service staff and volunteer team with mental health experience to provide interventions for anyone with a Birmingham Gp who is 0 - 24 years old. The Pause service utilises early-intervention approaches to enhance CYPYA mental health and wellbeing, allowing access to timely and flexible support. We offer a truly different way of delivering access to mental and emotional health support. We don't want young people to feel like they must reach crisis point to get the help they need. We don't want young people to feel like they don't deserve a place to go because their worry is 'too small.' We don't want young people to have to wait to receive the care they deserve.

We are looking for a Lead Practitioner who:

-Has experience of management and supervision of staff and volunteers,

-Has a genuine passion and working knowledge of young people and mental health,

-Is energetic, adaptable, able to offer innovation and ideas to support this evolving service, 

-Has a background or worked in Health Care, Education, Youth Work or Social Work,

-Can provide direct low level therapeutic support that is person centred,

-Can work at various locations across Birmingham,

-Can work on regular Saturdays and evenings.

It is imperative that the successful applicant has a good working knowledge of Mental and Emotional Health Issues that young people face today, including interventions on how to support young people in overcoming these challenges. Due to the fast-paced environment and use of computers for clinical record keeping, you will need to have a good level of IT skills.  You will need to have experience of young people participation on all levels.

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer. 

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more. 

If you would like to find out any more information about this role, please email Tracy Crofts on [email protected]

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.  We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

Therefore, candidates applying for work in our Youth Impact Domain will be required to complete an “Employment history_template” document prior to interview. The fully completed document should be loaded by the candidate at the point of uploading your CV.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 24th December 2024. If after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close this vacancy from the 10th December onwards.

Interviews will be held on the week commencing TBC

IN1

Only candidates with the right to work legally in the UK will be considered

The Elise Pilkington Trust was set up in 1979 to support two causes; equine welfare and to support elderly charities. Since the Trust was established more than £5.8m has been granted to these good causes.

We are looking for a Trust Administrator who can look after the day to day running of the charity. This will include dealing with & processing grant applications, arrange trustee meetings, ensure the trust are complying with Charity Commission guidance, maintain the Trust's website and email accounts as well as the usual day to day office management.

The role is based from home and the hours will vary with work peaking around the two trustee meetings each year, however on average the work will require around 14 hours per week. Ideal applicant should be within easy commuting distance of London.

There will be a requirement to attend around 2 to 3 trustee meetings each year usually held in central London.

The salary is £11,600 with 6 weeks paid holiday.

Deadline for applications is 1st December 2024

Only canidates invited for interview will be contacted

Come join us at this exciting time and help us bring our new and ambitious fundraising aims to life, delivering first class fundraising events organisation and stewardship!

Helen & Douglas House provides outstanding palliative care to children and their families throughout Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. The Fundraising Team needs to raise around £4 million from the public every year to ensure that these vital services can continue. You can play a pivotal role in making this happen!

About the Role:

This is an exciting and varied role, integral to the output of the whole Community, Events & Corporate Team. You will be responsible for managing our portfolio of challenge events, alongside the Community & Events Stewardship Manager, as well as supporting individuals with their own places in events or undertaking their own challenges. You will be responsible for the recruitment and stewardship of event participants, as well as the organisation of on the day support at events, working closely with our Marketing and Data colleagues. This role is crucial in enabling continued and sustainable growth in events fundraising at Helen & Douglas House.

About You:

The position requires someone with a positive attitude who is friendly and resilient. You will be proactive and able to balance a busy workload with conflicting priorities. You will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and learning. Experience in a similar role is preferred, ideally within events or community fundraising or supporter care.

Essential skills for the role:

• Events fundraising experience, ideally third party/mass participation or other relevant fundraising experience such as community fundraising or supporter care.
• Ability to build and develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience delivering exceptional supporter stewardship.
• Ability to deliver presentations to supporters, and to draft written documents including supporter letters and emails, briefs, and reports.
• Excellent ability to plan and manage a variety of projects to tight and conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team and be comfortable using initiative and working independently.
• Experience of using a CRM database.
• Have a creative, resilient, ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numeracy skills and IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
• Access to own transport.

We do extraordinary work here at Helen & Douglas House.  If you would love to be part of that and can share that passion with others, then we would love to hear from you.

This role is a hybrid full-time role with 2 day per week spent working in our office in Cowley, Oxford. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12 December 2024 at Helen & Douglas House.

Helen & Douglas House offer the following benefits:

- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising to 28 days after 3 years, and 29 days after 5 years of service.

- Flexible Annual Leave: buy or sell up to 5 days of Annual Leave per year.

- Life assurance x4 your annual salary.

- We are a direction agency for the NHS Pension Scheme.

- Group Personal Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution.

- Eye care voucher scheme.

- Cycle to work scheme.

- Octopus electric vehicle leasing scheme.

- Occupational sick pay and maternity pay.

- Enhanced maternity leave and shared paternity leave.

- A flexible working environment.

- Investment in your Continuous Professional Development.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Recommend a friend scheme.

- Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. We welcome applications from all areas of the community and run regular in-house EDI-focused events and workshops.

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

About Us

The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation and the UK’s authority on age ratings for films and digital content. Our mission is to empower audiences, especially parents, to make informed decisions about what their families watch. We are at the forefront of regulatory policy, advocating for the protection of children in an evolving digital landscape.

Please note that this role can be offered on a 4 day per week or 5 day per week basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply and discuss further at application stage.

The BBFC is at an exciting time in its journey, working in partnership with regulatory bodies around the world to establish a new organisation that uses the power of AI to respond to the ever-changing need to provide locally recognisable ratings on media and digital content globally. The BBFC is also developing a bespoke AI tool to identify and tag content issues, with the potential to bring large-scale efficiencies to the classification process domestically and globally. Through a new trading subsidiary, the BBFC will deliver the culmination of over seven years’ work, developing new technologies to improve how we view content and represents a major opportunity to reshape content classification, making it more cost-effective, faster and globally scalable. The Chief Financial Officer will play a pivotal role in the roll-out and development of our new ventures.

The Role

The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across finance and the broader strategic growth of the BBFC. Reporting into the Chief Executive Officer and as part of the ELT, your responsibilities will be as follows:

• Lead the delivery of all required financial resources and advice to enable the highest quality services to internal and external stakeholders
• Lead and engage in strategic discussion and decision-making as member of the Executive Leadership Team and other governance committees
• Work with internal and external stakeholders in the roll-out of the BBFC’s new AI tool and commercial trading subsidiary
• Provide management information and analysis of the BBFC’s actual and forecast financial performance, providing a business partnering service to colleagues; producing concise and meaningful commentary on performance against agreed targets and comprehensive risk analysis
• Manage the BBFC finance team (2 staff), supporting in mentorship, training and skills development
• Build and contribute to external networks and commercial partnerships, building on BBFC’s reputation, and ensure that BBFC learns from and builds on best practice
• Accountability for the organisation’s financial accounts and the other statutory financial information
• Act as the main point of contact for external Auditors, HMRC, Banks, Investment Managers, Suppliers and any other appropriate body to ensure the BBFC’s financial and commercial interests are protected
• Ensure compliance with current UK legislation, including the Companies Act, HMRC regulations, and any other relevant legislation. Maintain a register of policies

About You

• You will be an experienced Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer or equivalent.
• You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) or qualified by experience with extensive relevant experience in a similar role
• You will have experience in operating at executive leadership level, including working closely with C-Suite level individuals and Board members to oversee financial strategy for an organisation
• You will be proactive in identifying solutions and be able to make decisive values-based decisions
• Experience of working with investors and raising funds desirable
• Candidates from all sectors are encouraged to apply

What’s on offer

• Salary of c. £100,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Employers’ pension contributions up to 15% depending on age and length of service
• Hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office and remainder up to you
• Part-time or full-time working options available (4 or 5 days per week)
• 25 days annual leave per year + bank holidays (rising 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days)
• Contributions to health costs including dental, sight, and health screenings
• Free weekly staff screenings of films and partial costs of cinema tickets and streaming sites covered

Ivy Rock Partners are partnered exclusively with the BBFC in the recruitment of its Chief Financial Officer.

Please apply below or contact Holly Arrowsmith for further information.

ABOUT US

School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is a charity that exists to empower and support children who are living in complex and challenging circumstances. By fostering an environment of genuine acceptance and through the use of physical activity and group and one-to-one support sessions, SOHK enables people to find meaning and purpose to life. All of SOHK's activities are underpinned by an evidence based sport for development framework called the 5Cs.

OVERVIEW

We currently have a small fundraising team that has been together since April 2023, consisting of a Partnerships Manager, a Trusts and Foundations Manager and an Events Co-ordinator. The new Interim Head of Fundraising will lead this team, including our Communications and Marketing Manager.

Our desire is not just to bring a person on board who will lead the team from behind the lines, but someone who will take full ownership of the fundraising targets and be the visible lead fundraiser of the charity.

We want someone who will effectively deliver year one of our new three-year fundraising and marketing strategy to achieve future planned growth. Key responsibilities will be:

Team Leadership

• Take ownership of the fundraising targets and ensure that they are met.
• Lead the fundraising team and be ultimately responsible for their job satisfaction, appraisals and personal development.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of all fundraising activity.
• Monitor progress of each stream of fundraising and make adjustments as needed to achieve targets.

Relationship Generation and Stewardship

• Establish and nurture strong relationships with existing and potential donors, including individuals and corporations.
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to enhance donor engagement and loyalty.
• Ensure that regular communication with donors is in place, providing updates on projects, expressing gratitude, and soliciting continued support.

Strategy

• Lead on the execution of the new three-year fundraising strategy aligned with the charity’s mission and goals.
• Identify and explore new fundraising opportunities and innovative techniques to maximize revenue generation.
• Work as part of the Senior Management Team to develop plans and budgets that support the delivery of the organisation's strategic aims.

Reporting, Monitoring & Budgeting

• Report as required on all activity and progress to the Senior Management Team, (trustees) and Board of Trustees and its Fundraising Sub-committee.
• Monitor and manage expenditure related to fundraising activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Lead on development and upkeep of pipeline processes, ensuring high quality and live information is available across the fundraising team and finance functions.

ABOUT YOU

Your Key Strengths:

• Be a highly experienced and proven fundraiser, with at least five years of UK based charity fundraising experience.
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills - comfortable speaking with senior business leaders, decision makers and High Net Worth individuals…. And comfortable making ‘the ask’!
• Maintain high levels of discretion and tact; able to maintain confidentiality.
• Be personable yet decisive and confident, capable of working with and inspiring colleagues and volunteers.
• Have exceptional organisational and critical thinking skills; able to keep abreast of all the different streams of income and prioritise projects.
• Be IT literate and comfortable with fundraising software.
• Be a genuine self-starter, proactive, collegiate, driven and committed.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

• This is an interim role, for 12 months from January 2025.
• The salary is £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience.
• You will get 25 days annual leave per year plus UK National Holidays. Also, we give any normal working days between Christmas and New Year as additional holidays.
• Reasonable flexible working arrangement , but you must have the ability to work outside of core hours and travel across the UK when necessary.

Applications close at 10pm on Wednesday 11th December

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a proactive, adaptable, and creative individual with a detailed understanding and experience of working within youth-based community and faith groups across the UK. The ideal candidate will have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, experience in stakeholder engagement, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

You will have experience in developing and delivering training, a strong understanding of IT applications (especially MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and a proven track record of driving projects to achieve agreed outcomes. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent networking skills.

Main role & responsibilities

In this role, you will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes. You will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. You will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.

You will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements. 

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and positively encourage applicants from all underrepresented  backgrounds, particularly those from minority ethnic groups or individuals with lived experience of gaming and gambling harms.

Data and Impact Analyst
Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Location: West London, W3 (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum

Are you a skilled and proactive data professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are recruiting a Data and

Impact Analyst for an inspiring London-based charity dedicated to tackling food poverty and reducing food waste. This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a cause-driven mission, leveraging data to drive positive change.

About the Organisation
This charity, headquartered in Acton with satellite sites across London, is a pioneer in food redistribution, delivering over 1 million free meals each month to communities in need. Their mission also includes reducing food waste and its environmental impact. With a strong commitment to innovation, they are investing in technology to enhance their operations, including a transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI.

The Role
As the Data and Impact Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in driving the charity’s growth through robust data analysis, impactful reporting, and seamless system management. Reporting to the Finance and Data team, you will collaborate across departments, translating complex data into actionable insights that inform strategy and operations. You’ll also support the launch of Microsoft Dynamics 365, shaping the future of their data capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Database Development & Maintenance: Manage and develop data systems using Microsoft Dynamics 365. Ensure data quality through regular audits and implement improvements.
• Reporting & Impact Analysis: Create and manage insightful Power BI reports and KPIs to measure the charity’s impact. Provide actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Systems Roll-out: Support the implementation and organisation-wide adoption of Microsoft Dynamics 365. Leverage legacy systems during the transition.
• IT & Data Management: Oversee information security, compliance (including GDPR), and work with IT support providers to maintain infrastructure.

About You:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in data analysis, a passion for technology, and the ability to communicate insights effectively. You’ll be a self-starter with a proactive approach, excited to make this new role your own.

Essential Skills & Experience:
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI and Excel for reporting and analytics.
• Experience managing and administering Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Proven ability to analyse large datasets and present insights to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in troubleshooting technical systems and training users.
• Proactive, innovative, and solutions-focused.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of impact evaluation methodologies.
• Basic accounting or finance knowledge.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise will directly contribute to alleviating food poverty, reducing waste, and making London a better place. 

We are looking to move quickly with this role and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. 

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team to provide administrative and event delivery support across all event and fundraising activities. This will include a wide range of support tasks pre-event, onsite and post-event for the BOA’s flagship event, BOA Annual Congress, and other educational, social and fundraising events, both face to face and virtual, delivered by the team. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for maintaining comprehensive administration systems across the events and fundraising team, corresponding with members, Stakeholders, delegates, fundraisers etc, using the CRM database, updating event and fundraising content on the BOA website, and supporting content creation for social media.

If you are a proactive individual with drive and enthusiasm looking for a new challenge, have an interest in events and fundraising and would be keen to work for a membership organisation involved in supporting trauma and orthopaedic surgeons and care for orthopaedic patients we would love to hear from you.

About you

• Able to establish good relationships with people at varying levels of seniority, including clinicians, expert advisors from the Council and subcommittees, and external stakeholders and organisations.
• Ready to get stuck in and capable of undertaking multiple tasks or projects at any one time
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deal with people diplomatically and appropriately
• Comfortable with handling multiple issues and flexibility to adapt if priorities change or opportunities emerge at short notice.
• Proactive and keen to make a difference while appreciating the importance of sound project management and an eye for detail
• Good organisational skills and time management with ability to prioritise and independently work to deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to achieve high standards of work with little supervision.
• Confident learning and using IT and online systems, including CRMs

What we can offer you

• Good team working environment
• 25 days paid holiday + bank holidays and up to 4 Association closure days.
• Enhanced contributory pension scheme & other leave entitlements.
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Benefits platform.

We are fully committed to equality and diversity and will assess your application based on your experience, skills and suitability to the position only

About us

Around 10 million adults and 12,000 children, have a musculoskeletal condition in the UK today. We are a professional membership organisation and registered charity with the mission of ‘Caring for Patients, Supporting Surgeons’ working with our members to deliver excellence in surgical care and restore pain free mobility.

Our activities include influencing and engagement, professional practice, research and training and education. We have over 5,000 members worldwide, the majority based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Membership is made up of consultants (active or retired), surgeons in training and staff and associate specialist grades (SAS).

About the Role

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be working with a prestigious London-based university to recruit an Interim Head of Fees and Credit Control. This is a vital leadership role within the finance team, offering the opportunity to shape and oversee the university’s fees and bursaries operations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of student financial records, spearheading income collection strategies, and managing a dedicated team to deliver a first-class service. This interim position is ideal for a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach, someone who thrives in collaborative environments, and who is eager to drive improvements and embed robust processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Manage and lead the Fees and Bursaries team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy of student financial records, supporting statutory reporting and funding returns.
• Fee Strategy: Develop and implement tuition fee policies, collaborating with senior stakeholders to align with strategic objectives.
• Debt Management: Oversee the student debt collection process, ensuring timely income collection and maintaining strong relationships with external agencies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with ICT, Registry, and other departments to enhance systems and processes.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all procedures align with higher education regulations and best practices.
• Team Development: Support the professional growth of your team, ensuring they are equipped to adapt to evolving university needs.

About You

You will bring a proactive and forward-thinking approach to the role, coupled with the ability to lead through change. Key skills and attributes include:

• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams within a finance or education setting.
• Strong understanding of student financial processes, fee-setting strategies, and record systems (higher education sector experience is advantageous).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. · A track record of driving operational improvements and embedding change.
• Competency in IT systems, including Excel and student records platforms.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial operations of a leading university. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability while delivering exceptional service to students and stakeholders.

Please get in touch with Megan Hunter for a confidential conversation about the role.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Delivery Assistant to directly support one of our Caseworkers by providing administrative support and assistance, working 15 hours per week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

Due to the requirements of the role, you will be required to work from the Southampton office for all shifts.

As a Service Delivery Assistant you will:

• Assist the caseworker in answering the telephone and contacting clients as required
• Update and maintain manual and computerised database and case management systems and records in accordance with the service's internal policies/procedures and organisational standards
• Assist the caseworker with navigation around the building, including greeting outside the entrance and escorting to desk.
• Communicate with victim's in a written format, including text, email and letter under the guidance of the caseworker.

You will need:

• Effective verbal/written communication and numerical skills.
• Excellent IT skills and experience of using all packages in the standard Microsoft Office suite and case management systems/databases.
• Excellent record keeping skills with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Experience of working in a client focused service area or setting.
• Understanding and knowledge of equal opportunities and diversity

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Home based (ideally in the UK)
Closing date: Weds 4^th December
Benefits: 32 days annual leave, flexible working, pension, health and wellbeing platform

We have a new opening for a Data Officer to join Animals Asia, working within their Data, Technology and Insight Team and reporting to the CRM and Data Manager.

Animals Asia is an animal welfare charity which is on a mission to make significant and lasting improvements to the welfare of animals across Asia. Last year the fundraising team raised a record breaking $18m globally and by continually improving their data capabilities they can continue to achieve their ambitious targets.

In the role of Data Officer you will create and deliver regular data marketing selections across email, mail and telephone campaigns. This includes importing data from a range of online and offline income streams and adhering to best practice and compliance guidelines. You will also manage the help desk for the Data, Technology and Insight team.

To be successful as the Data Officer you will need:

• Experience using a Fundraising CRM (Blackbaud CRM is preferred)
• Experience delivering data marketing selections and creating data imports from a range of sources
• Knowledge of SQL

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
 

In this role, you will manage a caseload of clients, many of whom have experienced homelessness, addiction, or involvement in the criminal justice system. You will provide tailored employability advice, one-to-one support, and deliver workshops aimed at helping clients develop the skills and confidence they need to rebuild their lives.

You’ll support with our LEAP project, providing a crucial stepping stone for clients in the early stages of recovery. By collaborating with partner agencies and working alongside our Peer Navigators, you’ll ensure clients receive the comprehensive support they need.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Good Shepherd values lived experience and a copy of our policy on recruiting ex-offenders is available with the application form.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments, risk assessments and risk management plans ensuring a high standard of case management.
• Work with a caseload of people who have experience of homelessness, addiction, and/or the criminal justice system that want to improve their chances at moving into training, education and employment.
• Provide employability advice and a range of interventions with the aim of supporting them to improve their employability, access training, volunteering, and move towards employment.
• Lead on and develop the Good Shepherd structured volunteering programme for people in early stages of their recovery journey.
• Work with Peer Navigators from our LEAP team to provide additional support.
• Signpost and make referrals to external agencies and build positive working relationships with partner agencies across the city.
• Deliver one to one’s, workshops and group sessions.
• Collect, collate, and interpret data that is required to report on the outcomes achieved through this work.
• Record and update service user activity in line with GS Confidentiality Policy.
• Maintain a high level of professional boundaries in line with GS Safeguarding Policy.
• Observe all Health and Safety regulations related to the role and comply with GS Policies and Procedures.