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As the Senior Philanthropy Officer within the Philanthropy Team you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of relationships with individual major donors. This will involve implementing and enhancing the major donor pipeline and seeking opportunities for new support. This role has evolved over recent years, and you will be joining at an exciting time of expansion of and investment in SSAFA's major donor activities, during which you will be able to express all your experience to date as well as launch a number of new innovative plans. 

You will also be working tactically with specialist consultants to develop key initiatives throughout the rest of this year, with the most important being a senior Major Donor Development Board.

About the team   

The Philanthropy Team is a small welcoming and diverse group of individuals who are keen to learn from others, as well as share their insight and experience. Your work will cross-pollinate with other colleagues in the team who work across major donors, trusts and foundations, and statutory funders. You'll also collaborate with other teams who meet the needs of our corporate, events, commercial, individual and legacy supporters. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have a clear understanding of major donor fundraising and have experience of communicating a charity message at all levels. You will have a clear interest in the development of relationships and seeking to new opportunities. 

Ideally, you will also have experience of working with a senior Major Donor Development Board. 

You will work directly with the Head of Philanthropy and collaboratively with the Philanthropy Team and wider Fundraising & Marcomms Directorate from time to time. This role is key to the success of the increase in the income within the team and the need to work independently and be a self-motivator is important. 

About SSAFA 

The Armed Forces are a family.  In service we stand together, supporting each other. No matter what, someone always has your back. But there are times when – at no fault of their own – people battle alone. SSAFA exists so no one in our Armed Forces family ever has to battle against life’s darkest problems on their own.

 SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA 

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business. 

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. 

Closing date: Midnight on 16 September. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

 Interviews: TBC

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £46,400 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Benefits: Please see Our Benefits page for more details about the benefits we offer

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

Are you committed to advancing girls’ rights internationally? Are you ready to influence the new UK Government for change, and collaborate across the development and humanitarian sectors for greater impact? Our policy and advocacy work is entering an exciting chapter as we begin delivery on our 2024-2027 organisational strategy.

We’re looking for a Policy and Advocacy Advisor to identify and deliver the most impactful opportunities for influencing global change for girls’ rights and gender equality, especially in low income and crisis contexts. The role will build and manage influential relationships across the UK Government and other partners and lead on key influencing processes and moments, including Global Summits, in meaningful partnership with young people. Your work will include collaboration within our dynamic and agile Policy, Campaigns and Youth team, as well as across the organisation and the wider International Plan Federation.

You’ll be a strategic and political thinker, bringing experience of leading or delivering successful policy and advocacy strategies, with an understanding of the UK Government and their policy processes, as well as on the tactics and approaches required to influence them. With strong project coordination skills, you’ll be a champion for partnership with young people, and feel confident to build on your expertise in managing key relationships, including within senior government. Your well-developed research and analysis skills means you are equipped to produce evidence-based and influential policy positions, alongside communications to a wide range of audiences.

You’ll be committed to Plan International UK’s positions and approach on promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion and anti-racism and integrating this into all aspects of our work.

We aim to provide an inclusive, friendly and supportive environment, where our values and purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Please see our Careers pages for more information.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 8 September 2024
First Round Interviews are scheduled for: Monday 23 September 2024 - Wednesday 25 September 2024
Second Round Interviews are scheduled for: Monday 30 September 2024 – Wednesday 02 October 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check and a check of the Children’s Barred List. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Closing date 08-09-2024

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Artistic Director

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

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

Position: Artistic Director

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

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

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

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

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

The Role

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

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

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

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

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

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

About You

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

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

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

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

About the organisation

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

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

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

Job Title – Solicitor/ Senior Solicitor (Education Law) - School Exclusions Clinic

Contract – 2-year fixed term contract

Hours – Full-time (however part-time with a minimum of 3 days a week will be considered and pay prorated accordingly)

Salary – The salary range for this role is £31,000 to £42,000 per annum, dependent on experience, PQE and for pro-bono projects the funding available.

If the post holder is conducting legal aid and/or private funded casework on top of the grant funded work, they may also benefit from eligibility for our bonus scheme.

Location – Coram Campus, Bloomsbury, London

About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

Part of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy.The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation.Our Legal Practice Unit (LPU) provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract.Our Migrant Children’s Project (MCP) promotes the rights of refugee and migrant children, young people and families through the delivery of advice, practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and systems change through research, policy and advocacy.We use our broad and significant experience and expertise to promote and protect the rights of children in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solicitor specialising in education law to work within the CCLC team within a pro-bono project, The School Exclusions Clinic. The project entails lawyers from corporate law firms volunteering for CCLC to support children and families through the school exclusion process. In this role you will manage and supervise the provision of legal advice, assistance and representation provided by corporate volunteers. You will also manage your own case work relating to special educational needs and disabilities and discrimination law. You will be passionate about delivering high quality advice and client care and be committed to children’s human rights and supporting CCLC’s aims.

Applicants for the role need to be a qualified solicitor with experience of education law casework and/or related public law practice.

We are committed to the well-being of our staff.

We will consider requests for part-time working.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 22nd September 2024 23.59pm (We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview)

Interview date: TBC

Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.

We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will  play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.

As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.

You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.

You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.

You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply. 

For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile. 

Closing Date:

Wednesday 11th September at 9am.

How to Apply 

To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:

- Why you would be interested in the role

- Contract length – 6 or 12 months

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.

Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted. 

Are you looking to develop and grow your business development experience in a sector-leading team?

Are you looking for a role within an organisation where the work you do makes a real difference to children's lives?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Commercial Strategy Teamwithin the Professional Learning Services department, which leads on commercial activities that support the NSPCC's strategic objectives by engaging professionals and organisations who work with children. 

As a department, we produce, market and sell high-quality and evidence-based online and face-to-face child protection courses, as well as consultancy services, for anyone who works or volunteers with children. All revenue generated by our product portfolio is reinvested back into the NSPCC to help protect children. 

Why are we recruiting?

The Commercial Strategy Team is responsible for driving the department's 5-year growth strategy through data, insights and business development and we are now looking to grow the team to help us meet our ambitious goals.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Officer to join the team to help us identify and secure new customers across our online learning, trainer-led courses and consultancy service as well as support the work of the wider Business Development team. This role will give you the chance to change the future for thousands of children.

About the role

The key aspects of the role:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to agreed targets and KPIs
• Take the lead on business development campaigns for key sectors
• Progress new business enquiries, delivering key activities including providing quotes and product demos
• Conduct high quality industry and prospect research to grow the new business pipeline, proactively generating leads to agreed targets
• Attend conferences and events to raise awareness of Professional Learning Services to key audiences

We are looking for someone with: 

• Experience in a business development, sales or fundraising role, either in the charity sector or in the commercial sector
• Track record of successfully identifying and securing new business opportunities
• Experience of researching and managing a prospect pipeline
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills
• Experience of working with one or more commercial sectors, education or sport would be beneficial

Applying for this role

When applying fore this role please:

• Please provide evidence/examples for each of the 10 person specifications listed for the role on page 6 of the job description
• Your motivation for applying for the role at the NSPCC

Working environment and benefits

Whilst the role is primarily home based, there is an expectation for the successful candidate to regularly travel to other parts of the country for events, conferences, client meetings, team meetings, training and to support the wider team. Therefore, this role is suited to candidates on the UK mainland only.

In return, we can offer a flexible working arrangement to ensure a healthy work/life balance. The successful candidate may wish to work from their local NSPCC hub either as a hybrid arrangement, from time to time or may have individual circumstances that can be discussed at interview.

We also offer a variety of benefits including:

• 29 days annual leave + bank holidays increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service
• Employee benefits and assistance programme
• Generous matched pension up to 7%
• Life assurance scheme
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave and IVF leave
• A range of learning and development opportunities including apprenticeship opportunities
• A range of lived experience network groups including Black Workers Support Group, Thrive Network, Muslim Colleagues and Allies Group, PINCC (Pride in the NSPCC's Colleagues and Children), the Family Network and Action 4 Deaf and Disabled as People Together.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the UK's leading children's charity and work alongside a friendly, passionate and dedicated team. If you share our passion about the impact you can create for children, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Bexleyheath - Hybrid working (office 2-3 days a week)

Salary: (Salary band 2.1) unqualified and dependant on experience £27,582.75 – £29,174.06 per annum

(Salary Band 2.2) Qualified £29,174.06 - £31,826.25 per annum

(Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 8th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 16th September 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as IDVA at Solace Women's Aid.

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

The Bexley SASS team provides advocacy and support to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse living in Bexley. An exciting opportunity has arisen in this busy team for an Independent Domestic Violence Adviser. This includes a package of support covering crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. A key aspect of the role will be to advocate on behalf of service users pursuing remedies through the criminal and civil justice systems.

About the Role

We are looking for an advocate to join our dynamic team in Bexley, working with survivors who have experienced domestic violence and abuse. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team and collaborating with external agencies in your work. In this role you will work as part of the Bexley Solace Advocacy and Support Service (SASS), providing support to high risk survivors of domestic abuse in the borough. In addition to this, you will work in partnership with local agencies in order to provide the best support for our service users.

About You

The Bexley SASS Team is looking for passionate advocates who understand the importance of working in a trauma-informed way with both survivors and colleagues, who are willing to continuously learn and develop their skills, and who understand intersectionality and the impacts violence against women and girls can have on survivors with intersecting identities.

While prior experience of working with survivors of abuse is desirable, it is not a requirement and if you have transferrable skills and a passion for supporting women and children then we would love to hear from you.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Refuge Worker. You will provide high quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis. This includes enabling women to access housing, welfare, benefits, and legal advice. A key requirement is to provide personal welfare support and to ensure that women are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment in accordance with Refuge’s philosophical principles. 

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota including evening and weekends once week in every 8 weeks.

MhIST is the leading Bolton based mental health charity. We have built on over 30 years of experience working with people experiencing mental health problems in the community, in hospital and in supported environments. We take a broad view of mental health, and we work with anybody who professes a mental health problem.

What we do

MhIST is an innovative user-led organisation that provides a responsive, safe and confidential service that supports people with mental health challenges and their carers’. Our services are inclusive, responsive and creative. We are committed to supporting people to drive their recovery, develop self-management strategies, and respond positively to future challenges.

Our uniqueness comes from the personalised care we provide, through one-to-one support, talking therapies, self-help groups, employment advice and information and advocacy Services. We equip each individual with the skills, attitude and self-belief they need to go on to live a successful independent life in their community.

We are committed to creating a safe and non-judgemental space where people can receive a warm welcome and help to access the right support at the right time. We believe everyone has the right to be listened to, to be heard and to have a voice, that every individual is at the centre of decision making.

Our core values are to support vulnerable people to have a voice in their care and to secure their rights, represent their interests in care planning and obtain services to meet their bespoke needs. Specifically, we:

• Promote social inclusion;
• Promote health equality;
• Promote social justice.

Our vision and values

Before, during and beyond the pandemic, our vision and values continue to drive everything we do - as an employer, support provider, and a trusted and respected community organisation.

Our vision

To deliver a friendly, safe and positive environment for people with mental health problems. Giving people the skills and tools to self-manage their emotional wellbeing.

The quality of our services means everything to us. The people we work with inspire us and in turn we look for new ways to inspire change. We owe it to the people we work with to grow and shape the future, because we believe in what we do.

Our values

Service user led. We are staunchly committed to reflecting the needs of users and involving members in decisions throughout the organisation. We encourage members to collaborate in service delivery and in the governance of the organisation.

Non-judgemental. We want to provide a friendly and safe environment so that everyone in our organisation feels accepted. We know that feeling judged makes our mental health worse.

Confidential. MhIST protects the confidentiality of everyone in the organisation. Poor mental health has made us and our members feel vulnerable and want to ensure that we do not contribute to those feelings.

Encouraging. MhIST provides an empowering environment that enables people to develop and grow as individuals. We make sure that everything we do is working with people towards their own goals.

Empathic. We champion the wellbeing of individuals and treat everyone with kindness. Respect and dignity are the cornerstones of our behaviour.

Key information

Location: 1st Floor, Moorland House, 116 Bark Street, Bolton. BL1 2AX.

Contract: Full-time (36.25hrs/week), permanent

Salary: £58-£60k per annum, depending on experience.

Annual leave: 22 days annual leave, rising with extended service to 27 days per year, plus statutory bank holidays.

Benefits: Pension scheme with 3% contribution from the organisation.

Opportunities for flexible working arrangements.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities:

As our new CEO, you will manage MhIST efficiently, effectively, and safely, aligning with our strategic aims. You will shape plans, ensure governance, and advocate for mental health, maximizing service impact. This role requires an empathetic leader to inspire a culture of learning, inclusion, and support. Collaborating with our Senior Leadership team, you will manage resources, finances, and operations, maintaining high standards. Supported by a committed Board of Trustees, you will work on strategic direction and financial sustainability.

Requirements:

Experience of working as a CEO or senior leader for a purpose-driven organisation

Genuine passion for our mission with a proven track record of successful business development/fundraising

· Demonstrable experience in governance and compliance

· Experience of building a culture that promotes continuous learning, inclusion, collaboration, and accountability

· Demonstrable experience as a values-led, resilient and people-centred leader

· Strong financial acumen

· Excellent communication and influencing skills

· Understanding of challenges affecting the voluntary sector

Location: Camden

Salary: (2.1 Indirect) - £25,642.50 - £26, 521.88 per annum, pro-rated to £5,128.50 - £5,304.38  based on working 7.5  hours per week. (Please note, successful candidates are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band) 

Hours: 7.5 hours per week – ideally over 2 days. 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st May 2025

Closing Date: 19th September 2024 at 12 noon

Virtual Interview Date: 27th September 2024

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as Counselling Services Assistant at Solace Women's Aid.  

We exist to end the harm done through gender-based violence. Our aim is to work to prevent violence and abuse, as well as providing services to meet the individual needs of survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives, free from abuse.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Solace’s Counselling Services provide specialist therapeutic support service for survivors of domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. This can include physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, financial abuse, coercive control, honour-based violence, FGM, stalking, prostitution, harassment, and other harmful practices.

We offer one-to-one counselling sessions to survivors aged 16+, who have a significant connection with one of the London boroughs we support. Our counsellors create a safe space for them to explore the impact of violence on their lives and help them to recover from the long-term impact.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to provide Admin Support to a new project within the Counselling Service Team. The Services Assistant is responsible for overseeing our duty line, processing referrals, and allocating service users to counsellors for assessments and counselling sessions.

We understand that you may not have all the knowledge, experience, and skills mentioned in the Job Profile Document. However, your interpersonal skills, passion to have a positive impact, commitment to our purpose, and ability to learn quickly and collaborate effectively will be equally important. If you wish to learn more about the role or if you are unsure about whether to apply, we encourage you to contact our recruitment team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and Supporting Statement through the recruitment portal. When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work. If you require any support to apply for this role, please email us.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

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We're looking for a Head of Safeguarding, Safety and Wellbeing to lead the delivery of an excellent guiding experience across the UK. This person will lead our work to ensure that Girlguiding operates safely at all levels, working in partnership and collaboration with volunteers and staff to ensure that girls and members are safe.

A vital member of the Membership Services directorate and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent knowledge of safeguarding activity health and safety, complaints and wellbeing, that are delivered across the UK to over 300,000 girls. 

You'll be an effective collaborator and influencer, familiar with working across a large devolved network. You'll have a successful track record of developing and implementing safeguarding and activity health & safety strategy, policies and procedures, working in partnership with volunteers.  You'll have strong motivational leadership and be confident driving change, in this fast-paced, varied and rewarding role, that is making an impact to girls skills and confidence. 

About Girlguiding

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. We have much to be proud of in our one hundred years of history, but we know that to remain vibrant and relevant to young people we must continually evolve.

We’ve begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people at the heart of our organisation. We’re on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Girlguiding operates a hybrid working arrangement where office based staff are required to attend the office on average two days a week, or 40% of working time across the year. Location allowance is payable to those who work in accordance with out hybrid working model. We’re committed though to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require. 

Scope is a disability equality charity in the United Kingdom. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.

Join us in making a real difference!

With the recent UK election ushering in a period of political change, now is a crucial time for helping us ensure our vision for an Equal Future for disabled people in the UK.

Scope is at the forefront of shaping the new government’s agenda in disability employment, and with a series of commitments to big ambitions in this area, we have a unique opportunity to influence policy.

Join us and help ensure the next decade is defined by real progress so all disabled people who want to can move into, stay in, and progress in work.

Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with flexibility to work from home some or most of the time.

Previous applicants need not apply

 

The role

You will support Scope’s policy and influencing work, at an exciting time of change in UK politics for this policy agenda.

As part of our dynamic Policy and Campaigns team, you’ll play a vital role in driving policy changes that empower disabled people to not only enter the workforce but also thrive in their careers over the next decade.

Your focus will be on key areas like improving the next generation of Government employment programs and advocating for disabled people in how companies report on their disability pay gap.

The successful candidate will need to pass a basic DBS check.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to job description.

About you

We are looking for someone experienced in securing policy change.

You will:

• Have good understanding of how Whitehall and Westminster work, and you’ll know how to create change.
• Know how government policy is made, influenced and the role research plays in the process.
• Ideally have experience of working in a large organisation, and you will understand the need for a collaborative approach that works for different audiences.
• Be passionate about disability equality and understand the challenges disabled people face.
• Have experience of working with people from marginalised backgrounds would be another advantage.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

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.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
• Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
• Company pension 
• Excellent training and career development 
• Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
• Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form. 

About the team

This role sits within Mind's Social Impact Directorate. Our vision as a directorate is to create the best impact as a federation for our beneficiaries and investors by:

-Demonstrating value in all that we do

-Improving lives and making a measurable difference to our beneficiaries

-Thinking and working together as a Federation

-Addressing social injustices

-Drawing innovation from existing and emerging local delivery, and investing in best practice via partnerships

-Better understanding and articulating the collective impact we have as a Federation and deploying our resources to enable this

-Building a compelling case for support for our funders and to influence decision makers

-Working with partners to harness and amplify local, regional and national lived experience that can help communities and services to develop and thrive

-To develop equitable partnerships and to use our resources for the greater good of the mental health sector through innovation and working in coalition.

Team information

Will you join us?

As part of the Evaluation, Performance and Research team, you will work across the organisation to guide, challenge and provide practical support for the planning and implementation of Mind's strategy.

You will conduct high quality research and evaluations of Mind's work, monitor our organisational performance, and transparently share our impact and learning, in order to mobilise the change needed to achieve our strategic ambitions.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

-Conduct in-house evaluations of Mind's flagship programmes and other charitable activities - using mixed methods - to help the organisation understand and improve its impact.

-Conduct high quality research projects that will produce insights on strategically important topics and support the analysis and synthesis of internally and externally produced research work.

-Support the commissioning and contract management of external evaluation and research providers.

-Work with the Head of Evaluation, Performance and Research to conduct robust analysis of organisational performance in order to inform strategy development and corporate planning.

-Contribute to regular monitoring of organisational performance - including quarterly performance reporting and production of annual reviews.

-Facilitate meaningful involvement of people with mental health problems in evaluation and research projects.

-Manage budgets for restricted-funded evaluation and research projects.

-Design and deliver training on research methods for Mind staff - helping them to become better consumers and producers of evidence.

-Synthesise and present insights in an accessible and engaging way to ensure that teams across Mind have access to reliable, relevant, and timely evidence to inform their work.

-Synthesise analysis organisational performance data to support trustees, Directors and internal governance groups to scrutinise implementation of Mind's strategy - ensuring that they have access to reliable and timely insights to inform their decision making.

-Support the continuous improvement of Mind's policies and ways of working relating to research - including updating Mind's Research Framework, as appropriate.

Interviews: Likely to be w/c 16th September

Mind's equity statement

Mind is 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.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

Head of Development and Income

We are looking for a highly skilled leader with exceptional capabilities in income generation, writing, budgeting, people management and strategic planning.

This is a full-time, remote working role.

Position: Head of Development/Income Generation

Location: Remote

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: £49,727, depending on experience plus 5% pension

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 25th September. Shortlisting is taking place on a rolling basis and the role may close sooner than advertised

Interview Date: TBC

The Role

We are seeking a Head of Development who will drive the development strategy to deliver a broad and expanded income scale, including corporate sector, trusts, foundations, government,  and limited individual donors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Income Generation and Business Development
• Writing and Budgeting
• Leadership

About You

With a proven track record in income generation and business development, you will have exceptional writing skills for bid and proposal development.

You will have strong numerical skills and experience in budget creation and management and excellent relationship-building and networking abilities.

With the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and various teams, you will be a strategic thinker with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset and have experience in leading and managing high-performing teams.

About the Organisation

Helping 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems, the charity run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. This is not a traditional school, learning is inspiring, action-based and accessible, supporting people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.

Working here is engaging, exciting and demanding. If you are someone who enjoys creating solutions and contributing your ideas, you’ll enjoy working here.

Benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata) + UK bank holidays
• 5% employer contribution to your pension
• Learning & development opportunities
• All staff have access to Wisdom, an employee wellbeing app
• Opportunities to train in First Aid and Mental Health First Aid
• Wellbeing initiatives hosted by our Wellbeing Committee
• Free eyecare vouchers
• Regular online socials & weekly catch-ups
• Team away days twice a year
• Flexible working is welcomed!
• Teams based around the UK (as well as in India)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment processes, including assistance with reading this page, please let us know

The organisation is committed to eliminating discrimination and actively encouraging diversity amongst the workforce by developing a staff team that mirrors the rich diversity found in the student population. The charity will not discriminate with reference to age, gender, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, marital status or disability. However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In the organisations commitment to continue to diversify its teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from people who identify as:

• being from racialised and minoritised communities
• and/or LGBTQ+
• and/or disabled, including learning and non-visible disabilities

You may have experience in other areas such as Development, Income Generation, Fundraising, Head of Development, Head of Income Generation, Head of Fundraising, Director of Development, Director of Income Generation, Director of Fundraising.

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