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Location: Hybrid - Minimum one day per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
What will you do:
As Services Co-Ordinator, you will take the lead on two of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and hotel grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.
You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases.
You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional co-ordination and administrative support, to some of our direct services, including training and our network of local independent Headway charities and volunteer led branches.
On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.
About you
We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:
- Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long term health conditions.
- Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
- Have exceptional administrative skills
- Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
- Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
- Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;
Financial Security
- Competitive Salaries
- Pension - You’ll be automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 5 – 8%
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
About us
Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.
Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.
Safeguarding
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!
Next steps
- Closing date: Wednesday 14th August.
- Interviews: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this multi-faceted essential role, you will be the first point of contact for our supporters and provide high-quality customer service and support, from handling enquiries through to resolution, processing income donations, sending out donation thank you letters and supporter materials, all in a professional manner.
It is an exciting time to join King’s College Hospital Charity and the Fundraising and Communications Team to support our innovative and ambitious fundraising targets. We recently had our biggest ever team at the 2024 London Landmarks Half Marathon, with 96 runners representing Team King’s and over £85,000 raised for our hospitals. The Great Hospital Hike, our flagship fundraising event, also raised over £160,000 for our hospitals, with our supporters walking the 18-mile route from King’s College Hospital in Denmark Hill to the Princess Royal University Hospital in Bromley.
The Supporter Services Assistant is often the first point of contact at the charity for supporters - handling enquiries, processing income, sending out donation thank you letters and supporter materials and mass postal mailings, where required. You will combine excellent supporter care and customer service with administrative efficiency and attention to detail to ensure that the supporter experience is smooth and positive from start to finish. You'll be skilled at listening and responding to queries appropriately, both over the telephone, via email and letter.
You will use the Access Charity Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to make sure all supporter information is recorded consistently, kept up to date and maintained in accordance with database management procedures. You will work closely with the Database Manager and Senior Fundraising Operations Officer to highlight opportunities for improvements to processes and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- To give supporters a positive, consistent experience in all their interactions with the Charity, especially in response to enquiries, income handling and donor thanking.
- To ensure that income is recorded accurately and promptly on the CRM database to enable the Finance team to reconcile and correctly allocate income, and the Fundraising team to have financial oversight of their fundraising activities.
- To ensure that supporter records on the CRM database are kept up to date, adding enquiry responses, donation correspondence and amending records where requested by either the supporter, members of the Fundraising & Communications team or wider charity colleagues.
We are a friendly team, committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We offer a collaborative working environment with bespoke learning opportunities, 25 days holiday plus the bank holidays, and various employee benefits to help you balance your work and life.
Please review the job pack for full details on the role. We want to hear from if you are interested in helping us make a difference in our communities, possess the skills and experience outlined in the job pack and our values resonate with you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Retail Shop Manager role
Location: High Street, Thornbury, BS35
Salary: £25,340 per annum FTE
Duration: Permanent
Hours available: 32 – 40 hours per week, across 4-5 days
About You
Do you have retail and people management experience? Do you have a passion for delivering great standards and developing your team? Do you want to be part of something exciting that will truly make a difference to the lives of people around you?
Then we might have the perfect job for you!
We are looking for an experienced retail manager that can lead on the financial delivery, team engagement and community presence in Thornbury
About Us
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity provides the Critical Care Service and air ambulance for Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, North Somerset, and parts of Wiltshire. From volunteers to Specialist Paramedics, from senior Consultants to retail and fundraising staff, we are a team, working to save lives that would otherwise be lost.
Our Offer
At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity, we’re going big on charity retail. We already have nine shops located in Westbury-on-Trym, Yate, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford, Bath, Thornbury and most recently Keynsham but plan to open up to four new shops a year over the next five years, giving our charity a physical presence in the heart of communities we have served since 2007.
The shops will sell a variety of goods, as well as being a hub for our charity activity locally. Our shops need to perform well financially to help fund our lifesaving service, but we also want them to be a place where everyone feels welcome, the local community can learn life-saving skills and former patients or supporters can pop in for a chat.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity to be part of an amazing retail team and involvement in the exciting variety that retail growth will bring. We also believe strongly in developing individuals’ leadership skills and provide our shop managers with a leadership development programme.
GWAAC is a great cause to work for, and we have amazing stories to tell and experiences to offer. Our work is very rewarding for our team too – at GWAAC we know that we are contributing to saving local lives every week. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for that.
You would be joining GWAAC at an exciting time, as the charity continues to grow and innovate in the field of pre-hospital care. You will be supported in developing your skills and be part of a dedicated team committed to saving local lives.
We actively encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds and experiences and actively focus on equality, diversity and inclusion. GWAAC puts people first and upholds a culture of safeguarding.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service
- Free car parking at the office and our base
- Pension contributions of up to 4% of eligible earnings
- Laptop, smart phone and branded clothing for relevant roles
- Funded study, training or education, tailored to you
- 15% discount at GWAAC's shops
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: 9am on Monday 19th August.
Applications may close prior to the deadline if sufficient high-quality applications are received.
Please Note: All retail staff are required to undertake a Basic DBS check due to their contact with vulnerable people and the public. Further information can be accessed in our Ex-Offenders Policy which is accessible on the website.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
No agencies please.
Location: Hybrid or Homebased
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: £34,000 to £40,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Generous annual leave allowance, salary exchange pension scheme, life assurance, occupational sick pay, dog friendly offices.
Are you a talented corporate fundraiser with a proven track record of success looking for a new challenge? This could be the role for you!
Canine Partners' mission is to change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
To help us create amazing partnerships, we need amazing people. Canine Partners has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Partnerships Manager to join our dedicated fundraising team.
This is an incredible role at a prominent assistance dog charity where your role will be a part of our essential work that transforms lives every day.
What you will do:
The Senior Partnerships Manager is responsible for driving significant growth for Canine Partners through corporate and community fundraising.
You will be passionate about providing exceptional supporter care when identifying, cultivating, and maintaining high-value corporate partnerships. You will lead the community engagement team, giving support and direction in building strong relationships with small businesses, schools, social groups, and other community partners.
You will create and foster good relationships with both community and corporate volunteers; developing and implementing comprehensive strategies to recruit, engage, and manage volunteer networks.
What we\'re looking for:
• Proven track record of success in corporate fundraising.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Excellent relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and achieve fundraising targets.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and meet deadlines.
• You will be confident in your ability to work on your own initiative and as part of team. Ideally, you will have previous experience in community fundraising and writing funding proposals.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
We can offer you:
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Year-end closure period
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Charity sick pay
• Life assurance
• Wellbeing portal
• Free on-site parking and accommodation
• Dog friendly offices
This role can be delivered from our purpose-built training centre in the rural countryside of Osgathorpe, Leicestershire (hybrid), or remotely from home with some travel, including to our training centre, for events, meeting with fundraising partners and related activities as appropriate. You must have a full UK driving licence and/or the ability to travel in line with the requirements of the role (claimable expenses for business travel as required). We will provide a laptop and mobile phone for use in the role.
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please be aware we reserve the right to close this advert ahead of the closing date should we find a suitable candidate before then. Please be assured that we contact all our candidates on the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
First stage interviews are scheduled to take place online (via MS Teams) in the week commencing 19th August 2024.
Second stage interviews are scheduled to take place at our National Training Centre, Osgathorpe, Leicestershire in the week commencing 26th August 2024. We recognise the benefit of diverse experiences; we welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
You may have experience in the following: Partnerships, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Senior Partnership Development Manager, Strategic Relationship Manager, Senior Collaboration Manager, Senior Partner Relations Manager, Community Fundraising Manager, Senior Community Partnerships Manager.
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We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.
Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger. No challenge is too big. With you we can do it. Join us.
In 2021, Action Against Hunger UK launched an ambitious new 5-year fundraising and communications strategy, of which corporate funding is a crucial part. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, the Senior Business Development Manager is a key member of the Partnerships team and a significant role in the Fundraising & Communications department.
We are recruiting for an experienced new business professional who has a proven track record of securing 6/7-figure partnerships with the corporate sector. The purpose of the role is to grow our portfolio of strategic high-value partnerships, securing funding and shared value opportunities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.
This is a great time to join our team as we focus on growing and diversifying our partnerships portfolio. Working closely with the Head of Partnerships, you will have responsibility for continuing to evolve and implement our new business strategy and together with the Partnership Development Officer, you will drive forward our pipeline to win transformational partnerships. We have a huge range of projects and opportunities with which to engage new partners, both in the UK and internationally, but you’ll also have the chance to bring your creativity to the table with concept development and creating new products.
You’ll also have the opportunity to work closely with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC); and lead on projects with counterparts in the Action Against Hunger global network. For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.
Closing Date: 09-Aug-2024 Interview Date: 19/20 Aug-2024
Please read the following carefully before making your application:
Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role.
- For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
- As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
- We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
- If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Hybrid – the role is based in High Holborn, London with some homeworking
Salary: £54,369 - £61,339 dependent on experience
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time or part time (minimum 0.6 FTE) will be considered for this role, please outline your preference in your covering letter
Contract start: As soon as possible
The Intensive Care National Audit & Research Centre (ICNARC) is a small, independent, nationally and internationally respected, scientific, not-for-profit organisation (c60 staff), that uses accurate data to help improve the quality of critical care through audit, research and education, conducted with and in the interests of patients and those who care for them.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Manager to join an innovative and independent Clinical Trials Unit (UKCRC fully registered) and help to deliver high-quality research in a unique and challenging setting. You will be key to helping us to successfully set-up and deliver an exciting new adaptive platform trial in paediatric intensive care as well as and helping our unit adapt ahead of conducting a phase II drug trial in critically-ill adults. You will ensure best practice, identify risks and mitigation strategies enhance local Standard Operating Procedures, interpret regulatory and audit requirements and provide guidance, training and support for clinical researchers and trial teams. The post will also involve leading in audits along with preparation for MHRA inspections.
What you will need to succeed
The Applicant must have clinical research experience and experience of conducting managing, auditing or monitoring according to the principles of Good Clinical Practice. A sound knowledge of Good Clinical Practice guidelines, the UK Policy Framework for Health and Social Care Research, the Data Protection Act and the Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and its amendments is essential.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, team working and organisational skills together with a high level of attention to detail. They must be able to work independently with a strong problem-solving ability. The ability to relate to and communicate clearly, sensitively and effectively with people from a variety of professional and personal backgrounds are also essential.
What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive salary of between £54k and £61k working for a well-established scientific organisation in the centre of London and a benefits package including:
- 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service;
- flexible working;
- interest-free season ticket loan;
- life assurance and wellbeing support;
- enhanced pension scheme;
- enhanced sick pay;
- enhanced maternity/adoption pay;
- employee assistance programme;
- support with further academic/professional development.
How to apply
Please read the job description for the role. The person specification sets out the skills and experience we are looking for. Apply with a cover letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4) setting out your suitability for the role and a current CV.
No agencies.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior closing date.
“We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships."
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Discipline: Commercial Housing
Job type: Fixed Term
Salary: £22,965 per annum
Expiry date: 01 Aug 2024 23:59
Contract: 3 month fixed-term contract
Location: Home-based, with travel required to visit geographical region & attend meetings as required
We are looking for an Asset Management Administrator to join our welcoming and friendly team here at Hft. This is your chance to make a real difference to people’s lives.
We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting over 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.
Join us at Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.
What’s in it for you?
There are a range of benefits and career development opportunities at Hft. We’ll give you a comprehensive induction, full training, and lots of support along the way. ???????
With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in you to ensure you have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support people to live the best life possible. As a “Gold” standard Investors in People accredited employer, we are committed to supporting colleague wellbeing as a priority.
- Annual Leave: 33 days pro rata (including 8 days statutory bank holidays)
- Training: Access to award winning training and development
- Wagestream: Allows you to flexibly access your pay throughout the month and utilise a range of financial support, through its dedicated app
- Aviva Digicare + workplace: Access to wellbeing services including health checks, Digital GP and mental health support.
- TELUS health: A 24/service, completely confidential counselling and support platform and helpline that is free for all colleagues to use.
- Discounted mobile ‘phone contracts. As an Hft employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of Vodafone’s Employee Advantage programme, giving you up to 30% off.
- Care Friends: Employee referral app – earn money for referring your friends to work for Hft.
- Free life assurance – 3 x your annual salary
and more
Key Responsibilities
As an Asset Management Administrator, you provide general administration support to the Asset Management Team.
You will ensure compliance information, repairs and improvement information are all recorded accurately on Hft’s system. You will monitor renewal dates for services and liaise with approved suppliers to arrange works when required. You will ensure Hft’s compliance system is kept up to date with compliance certificates and risk assessments. You will review and agree invoicing for building maintenance and compliance works in line with contractual rates, monitoring spend and identifying areas for cost saving. You will be required to attend meetings with contractors as required, ensuring all minutes are recorded accurately.
Who are you?
- You will have an awareness or experience of supported housing, ideally for people with learning disabilities
- You will have experience in housing management or Maintenance and/or Building Compliance, with a proven knowledge and experience in building safety and all aspects of H&S.
- You will have experience of using Microsoft ~Office packages in a similar setting and extensive use of Excel
- You will have the ability to manipulate and report date accurately
- You will have excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Find your place with us and change lives.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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Hft's usual terms and conditions apply. Hft is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. As a Disability Confident Employer, Hft is helping to ensure that disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations that people without disabilities do. Successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure check against the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Having a criminal record may not bar you from employment.
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Position type: Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week. (Flexible working considered)
Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: HQ, Truro, Cornwall. (hybrid – mixture of office and home working).
Role purpose:
The overall purpose of the role is to work closely with the COO to support the delivery of ShelterBox’s Mission, strategy, and plan.
The role of Business Operations Manager will play a key role in coordinating the delivery of 2022 – 2027 Strategy, supporting the operations of the organisation including internal communications across the global org, and assisting with the delivery of the strategy through accountability, structure, engagement, skill sharing, and communications.
Who are we looking for?
ShelterBox is seeking an accomplished and highly competent individual to provide excellent operational support to the organisation. You must have proven experience of roles where you have had a high degree of autonomy and highly developed planning and organisational skills.
We are looking for candidates with experience in strategy, internal communications and improving operational efficiency. Ideally, you will also have knowledge or experience of working for the voluntary sector or a charity.
This is a varied and busy role and to be successful you must have strong prioritisation and time management skills, excellent verbal, and written communication skills along with the ability to develop effective and positive working relationships internally and externally.
You will be a strong team player, who can also work autonomously to clear deadlines. You must also be able to analyse and summarise large amounts of information quickly.
Strong interpersonal, relationship management and influencing skills are also important, as is the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with different agendas
The role requires a rigorous and critical thinker, able to ask probing clear questions and drive toward solutions quickly. You must have the ability to anticipate and assess situations accurately and recommend/implement effective courses of action, with a predisposition toward simple and practical solutions, through consensus building.
Main role and responsibilities
The Business Operations Manager will:
· Support the COO with overseeing strategy delivery, ensuring the coordination of strategic projects and providing project support where needed.
· Manage the strategy accountability framework.
· Support organisational engagement and internal communications.
· Enhance operational efficiency.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
· Representing the COO where appropriate in working groups/meetings internally.
· Working with COO and strategy owners to set targets and overseeing delivery against budgets / timescales in line with the organisational strategic plan.
· Managing strategy reporting: tracking KPIs and deliverables/outputs.
· Supporting projects to meet strategic KPIs including specific support (on a short-term basis) for delivery.
· Keeping current on progress, risks, etc for 9 organisational Strategic Objectives
· Supporting the refreshing / revising of strategic objectives and KPIs as needed
· Future scanning external landscape to ensure strategy objectives still relevant and achievable.
· Managing quarterly Strategy Delivery Board with COO (Chair) and relevant accountability mechanisms for strategy reporting/collating. Presenting dashboard.
· Communicating our strategy to internal stakeholders, helping them find and feel their place in it on an ongoing basis.
· Actively instigating senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team, to communicate frequently and with clarity to the wider organisation.
· Support timely and effective dissemination of internal communication, keeping all stakeholders across the ShelterBox network updated on delivery of our mission and strategy.
· Supporting identification of key communications themes and messages from meetings you attend.
· Working with the COO to deliver projects relating to operational efficiencies.
· Provide holiday cover for key organisational duties as appropriate.
Other responsibilities
· Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a real difference to the lives of people with disabilities.
“Being a ASM gives me such job satisfaction I love working as a team with both my manager and volunteers and have learnt so much in this totally new job role.” - Llandudno Assistant Shop Manager
“What a fantastic company to work for, Scope keep us connected” – Leek Shop Manager
Would you like to work at the heart of your local community? Are you able to inspire a team of brilliant volunteers? Do you have retail or customer service experience and are looking for the next step in your career?
If you answered yes to these then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Your role
As Assistant Shop Manager at Scope's Bridport shop, you’ll work alongside the Shop Manager, and use your creativity and flair to flourish in our retail environment. Our retail roles are full of variety, and every day is different! One day you might be be generating and processing stock and designing an eye-catching window display. The next day you might be recruiting and training our wonderful volunteers. Every day there will be a different challenge that you’ll find extremely rewarding. You may also deputise and be responsible for running the shop when the shop manager is absent. A great attitude and willingness to learn are just as important as relevant experience.
About you
You’ll be a dedicated team player with a strong work ethic and committed to providing excellent customer service. You do not need specific retail experience. But we do ask that you are business minded and have worked in a fast paced, service environment where you put the customer’s needs first. You’ll also need to showcase a great attention to detail, solid IT skills and have a creative eye for displays. You will also demonstrate an appreciation of Scope’s values and ambition of achieving Everyday Equality for disabled people.
About working in our shops
Our shops are the face of our retail brand, run by a dedicated, creative and passionate bunch of superstars. We focus on sustainable fashion and engaging with local communities. We lead our volunteers to deliver a great colleague and customer experience. And we raise much needed funds to deliver Everyday Equality for disabled people and their families.
Permanent - part time, 14 hours per week.
Shop Location - East St, Bridport, DT6 3LF
Shop hours
It’s important for you to know that Scope Charity Shops are open every day, so some weekend and Bank Holiday cover is needed. We work 35 hours a week, working five days out of seven. Weekly hours for part-time vacancies are on a seven-day rota.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We encourage everyone to embrace our values of being open and fair, courageous, connected and pioneering. We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 35 days annual leave
- Flexible working (where we can)
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
- Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more.
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We belong to one team, dedicated to achieving a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. Our mission is to achieve Everyday Equality for disabled people, and we campaign tirelessly to create change.
If you want to make a difference and become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!
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Are you looking for an impactful role where you can lead marketing and communications initiatives across Asia Pacific and Latin America, helping to drive positive change in farm animal welfare? Join Compassion in World Farming International in our mission to transform the global food industry and make a lasting difference. As the Marketing and Communications Manager for Asia Pacific & Latin America at Compassion in World Farming, you'll lead strategic initiatives to help end the use of caged systems and promote sustainable farming.
About us:
Compassion in World Farming International was founded in 1967 in England by Peter Roberts, a British farmer who became concerned by the development of intensive factory farming. Over 50 years ago, Peter decided to make a difference and take a stand against this farming system. In his lifetime, Peter saw the demise of barren battery cages, veal crates and gestation crates in the UK, and in Europe achieved recognition that animals are sentient beings.
Compassion in World Farming is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to drive transformational change for animal welfare enabled by a reduction in the reliance on animals sourced foods and a shift towards regenerative farming. The Food Business team operates in Europe, the US, China and APAC LATAM, and more globally through the supply chains of our corporate partners.
About the role:
As our Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll help build the strategic vision for helping to influence the global food industry. As part of this exciting position, you'll spearhead vibrant marketing and communications strategies across Asia Pacific and Latin America, championing the end of caged systems and promoting sustainable farming practices. Your responsibilities will include proactive and reactive PR, content management, event coordination, supplier oversight, and budget management. As our Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America) you’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Food Business APAC LATAM and regional teams, ensuring transparency through regular reporting on achievements.
About you:
We're seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), at CIWF, who brings with them a proven track record in developing impactful strategies, especially in digital and social media.
To succeed in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager (Asia Pacific & Latin America), you will need to have previous experience in demonstrating a proficiency in devising impactful strategies, particularly within the domains of digital and social media. You’ll have a proficiency in English, complemented by skills in languages such as Thai or Japanese, is not essential, but is advantageous. You’ll have to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, coupled with a sophisticated grasp of budget management and a genuine dedication to farm animal welfare. Previous skills and qualifications encompass an advanced degree or pertinent experience in PR, marketing, or communications.
Join us on a collective mission to shape a compassionate future for farm animals worldwide, while experiencing a workplace that truly cares for you:
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays *
• Free onsite parking at HQ
• Optional savings schemes * Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
Applications:
Cutoff date: 9th August 2024
1st Stage Interviews: W/C 19th August 2024
Please complete the online application form to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description.
Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
* dependant on role and location
To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Location: HQ based (hybrid flexible working available with at least two days in office per week)
Job Type: Full-time, fixed term contract till 31st March 2025 (with possible contract extension, subject to additional funding)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £37,000-£42,000
You may also have experience in the following: Communications Officer, Internal Communications, CRM, Marketing Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Communications Executive, Communications, Public Relations manager, PR Manager, Marketing Management etc
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Volunteering Executive to join our team based in Gilwell Park or Home based.
Responsible to: Volunteering Transformation Manager
Location: Gilwell Park or Homebased
Salary: £39,560 per annum, Band F, Level 3 - (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)
Salary: £37,800 per annum, Band F, Level 3 - (Homebased)
Please note:
If Gilwell Based contract the expectation would be to come into the office once a week plus one day a month for collaboration with wider team
If home based contract, then expectation is once every 4-6 weeks.
Term: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world.
About Volunteering Executive Role:
The Volunteering Executive works as part of a team of volunteer and staff colleagues to design, develop and put into practice how we transform our volunteers’ experience so that it is easier, more inclusive and more rewarding. This will help us recruit more volunteers, who better reflect the communities where they volunteer.
Key responsibilities as our Volunteering Executive Role include:
- Lead on planning, co-creating and delivering new ways of working which support our work to transform the experience of Scouts volunteers
- Organise and support how we engage volunteers and potential volunteers in our transformation work, including recruiting participants, designing activities and working sessions, and testing, piloting and reviewing ideas and ways of working
- Work closely with the wider Volunteer Experience Programme team to ensure the overall volunteer experience is joined up, feeding into other relevant areas of work, communicating learning and insights, and identifying areas for collaboration
- Prepare for and support the roll out of new processes and systems, including creating resources and guidance to support volunteers and volunteer managers
What we are looking for in our Volunteering Executive Role:
- Great communication and people skills: able to build successful relationships, collaborate, influence and negotiate with others – including remotely/digitally, and with staff and volunteers together
- Great planning, organisation and time management skills: able to prioritise effectively across a range of different projects and tasks, make timely and informed decisions, and to balance the needs of a wide variety of people and teams
- Experience of creating and putting into action what’s needed for a great volunteer experience, including: volunteer roles and teams, recruitment, induction, learning and development, recognition and ongoing support of volunteers and volunteer managers
What we can offer you as our Volunteering Executive Role:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
- Store Discount at our Scout Store + other online benefits
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Sunday 11th August 2024
Your application must include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the person specification above.
Interview will be held online on Thursday 22nd August or Tuesday 27th August 2024.
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Foundations Youth Support Services provide 24/7 supported accommodation to young people.
Our dedicated staff teams go above and beyond for our young people to ensure they are provided with person centred support. We require a passionate Registered Service Manager to join our team initially as Maternity cover and contribute to shaping the service for the better. We provide 24/7 supported accommodation to young people and offer our residents skills they need to live independently.
Person Specification
- Significant experience of managing safeguarding in a large organisation
- Experience leading an OFSTED regulated service and achieving either Good or Outstanding.
- Significant experience of overseeing budgets to ensure that our services remain not only viable but grow year on year
- Significant experience in leading and managing change
- Experience of recruitment, support and development for young people’s services
- Managing commercial budgets successfully to achieve realistic income and growth targets
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing gained through speaking to audiences of varies sizes and membership and a recognized professional
- Production of specialist and detailed internally and externally focused reports
- Able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of relevant legislation & regulation relating to young people's supported living services
- An empowering, approachable & resilient leader
- Able to motivate your staff to champion independence & our person-centred approach
Job description
· To contribute to the provision of a secure, stable, supportive environment for young people which respects and promotes their health, culture, religion, race, identity and lifestyle.
· To assist in the day to day management of the home and to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children young people.
· To ensure that occupancy is maintained at the optimal level, liaising with relevant commissioners when there are vacancies and working closely with the Commercial Director.
· To assist in ensuring that the Home complies with regulations and work towards meeting the requirements, standards, aims and objectives, policies and procedures of the company.
· To assist managing the home to the highest professional standards and within the agreed budget.
· To assist regularly reviewing the level of achievement of services against service objectives and standards.
· To assist in developing, managing and leading the staff team in working with children with mental health and trauma related conditions
· To implement policies and procedures and ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment at all times.
· To adhere to the aims, objectives and values at the highest levels and provide best possible outcomes for all children Providing safe, stable and supportive environments that caters for the cultural, physical, and emotional needs of the young people.
· To assist in ensuring full compliance with all regulatory bodies, including: Ofsted, Fire Authority, Health and Safety Executive and Environmental Health.
· To assist in the management of the residential unit in order that these tasks are successfully achieved.
· To deputise in the absence of the Area manager.
· To work as a key worker to a child or children and work to an agreed care plan.
· To shift lead ensuring that the shift runs smoothly and provide support to staff and young people. Establish and maintain daily routines within the home which provides a framework for development of a positive culture of support.
· To ensure that communication systems within the home used appropriately and are effective
· To help develop systems that will ensure a high level of child safety and risk management (ensuring individual risk assessments and environmental risk assessments are in place)
· Ensure that staff are aware of their budgetary responsibilities and monitor compliance on a regular basis
· To ensure the holistic needs of the children are assessed and placement plans/care plans are in place and used as working documents
· To produce written reports as required
· Establishing and maintaining positive, caring relationship with children, young people, and their families and other professionals involved.
· Provide advice and support to Young people at all times ensuring the social, physical emotional and spiritual care of children.
· Encouraging and assisting independence to organise and participate in various external and internal social, leisure trips and other activities.
· To develop models of participation that enable children and young people to be involved in the decisions about their care and the running of the home.
· Participate in assessment of the children’s needs, care planning and implementation, reviews, planning and disruption meetings for young people.
· Act as positive role model for young people and other staff in the home and offer advice, guidance and assistance where appropriate.
· To participate and where necessary lead meetings.
· Participate and promote key working sessions with children and young people.
· Participate in and the creation of a Personal Training plan based upon your identified developmental needs in conjunction with your Manager.
· To participate in and make effective use of regular supervision from your supervisor/ Manager.
· Protect the rights and promote the interests of the children and young people.
· To take full part in duty rota including weekends, sleep-ins and waking night duties.
· Promote and maintain a safe and healthy environment. Record and arrange for repairs and routine maintenance to the building and ensure work is carried out to an acceptable standard.
· Liaise with staff and multi-agencies to ensure that young peoples receive support to their changing needs.
· To assist in the recruitment, induction and monitoring through supervision and appraisals the performance of staff. This also includes any disciplinary action required.
· Draw the attention of the manager to any areas of concern.
· Liaise with the manager on staff grievances and disciplinary procedures when required.
· Assist in the formulation and/revision of policies and procedures as necessary
· To ensure the home operates within a framework which values diversity and that the home endorses and implements equal opportunity procedures with awareness of anti-discriminatory practice
Please note it’s a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults or children at risk.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waltham Forest, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Residential Service Manager: 1 year (preferred)
- Youth Care/Support Environment: 2 years (required)
Please send your cv and cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager working 37.5 hours per week.
Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off your Birthday
- £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to lead on the development and submission of tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements.
To succeed in this role you will have a proven track record in leading business development through public sector contracts. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, as well as skilled in building sustainable partnerships that add value to services.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
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 looking forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: Thursday 1st August 2024
Interview date: Tuesday 13th August 2024
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for Four Insurance Apprentice to join our Unity Insurance team based in Lancing.
Job Title: Insurance Apprentice
Salary: £11,648 - £20,748 per annum - There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in. These are in line with National Minimum Wage for Apprentices.
Location: Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW
Contract Type:This apprenticeship is for 18month with a view to considering permanent roles available in the team on completion.
Working Hours: 35
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here - all genders, races and backgrounds. Right across the UK, we help over 400,000 young people aged 4-25 gain skills for life and find their place in the world. We help them speak up, play their part and shine bright.
About The Role:
This programme will develop your professional skills and workplace performance as an insurance practitioner. Learning and assessment methods have been contextualised in modern industry, so learning is directed towards not only achieving professional recognition, but also improving performance on the job in a measurable way.
The first step in insurance. This programme will develop professional skills and workplace performance as an insurance practitioner. Learning and assessment methods have been contextualised in modern industry, so learning is directed towards not only achieving professional recognition, but also improving performance on the job in a measurable way.
Earn while you learn! Fully funded professional training, including dedicated study time culminating with a Cert. CII (Level 3) qualification upon completion.
As the Insurance Apprentice, your Key Responsibilities will include:
- Dealing with new business enquiries across different charities and not for profit organisations.
- Developing relationships with Scouts, Charities, and Commercial organisations/businesses.
- Attend supervision sessions, team and management meetings as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with the Individual Conduct rules and Conduct policies
What we are looking for in our Insurance Apprentice:
- Minimum two A levels (grade C or above) or equivalent and willingness to work towards Cert C
- Building strong relationships with e.g. clients, insurers etc.
- Ability to work using own initiative
As our Insurance Apprentice in return, we offer you:
- Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department
- Be proud to say you’re part of a team with Investors in People (Gold)
- Plenty of opportunity for learning and development
- 28 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays rising to 32 days after two years
- Four extra days to look after your family when they need you
We are proud to be a family-friendly employer and offer…
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Flexible working hours
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm Wednesday 31st July 2024
Interviews will be held in week commencing Monday 18th August 2024
The Scouts is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
Strictly no agencies.
We have an opportunity for a Customer Specialist Manager - Housing to join our team in Newbury.
It's a fixed term role until the end of September 2025 with a starting salary of £42,000 - £50,000 per year depending on experience.
We have a hybrid approach to work where you'll share your time between the office and home to ensure a positive work / life balance.
The role
As a Customer Specialist manager you'll be leading, motivating and empowering your team to deliver advice and outcomes to customers with complex housing issues. This will include all tenancy related matters including domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, tenancy changes, fraud and rehousing.
You'll ensure that the team provide prompt responses, looking for first time resolutions and taking ownership of cases from end to end.
You'll actively engage and build strong relationships with key stakeholders including statutory agencies and Local Authorities. Working collaboratively with our other specialist teams, Customer Service Management Centre and Locality teams, you'll work towards delivering our Corporate Plan and Customer Vision.
What you'll need:
You'll need to demonstrate a high level of housing expertise, including knowledge around anti social behavior, safeguarding, tenancy and neighbourhood management and an understanding of legislation. Ideally, you'll have previous experience leading a specialist team.
You'll also have:
- Evidence of achieving excellent customer service outcomes in a complex environment
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Experience of coaching and managing a team, inspiring them and optimising performance
- Excellent stakeholder management experience, with an ability to engage with both internal and external colleagues
- The ability to use systems and data to assess impact and inform focused solutions
What we can offer you
As a member of the Customer Specialist Team you'll be part of a collaborative, motivated and dynamic working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- £450 yearly flexible benefit pot to use against benefits of your choice
- Flexible working
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
- Life cover as soon as you join us
- You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers
- A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
- A wide selection of other benefits available
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.