Volunteer Coordinator Jobs
Job title: CYP Schools Senior Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (Full-Time)
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 August 2025, with the high likelihood of an additional year of funding
Salary: £28,879
Responsible to: CYP Schools Lead
Location: Contractual base is Chorley. Delivery will take place in schools across Lancashire.
We’re looking for bold and caring people to join our Children and Young People’s team. We want people who have experience of engaging and working with children and young people in schools, ideally in Lancashire.
To succeed in the role, you will need excellent communication skills, be confident, driven and have the ability to work autonomously. You will be open, hardworking, creative and able to quickly build rapport with young people and school staff.
You will have experience working with schools and colleges and understand the barriers some young people face to achieving good mental health and wellbeing. For the Lead and Senior Coordinator roles we are looking for someone with people and project management skills who are adept at building fruitful relationships.
This is an exciting time for Lancashire Mind as our children and young people’s services are growing, enabling us to reach and support more people. We want people who believe in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.
Lancashire Mind has a dedicated workplace wellbeing programme to ensure staff are supported with their own wellbeing which includes an Employee Assistance Programme, a half-day wellbeing day and wellbeing activities throughout the year.
We also offer a workplace pension scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision, and a commitment to supporting learning and development opportunities. We have also recently enhanced our annual leave offer with basic annual leave of 25 days, plus 3 days closure between xmas and new year, long service leave, the option to buy or sell annual leave and a half-day wellbeing day for all staff.
Above all, we are a friendly and supportive place to work; ‘Great staff team, positive and supportive culture’ (Lancashire Mind wellbeing survey, March 2024)
Please note: This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 5 August 2024
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 14 August 2024
We're working towards a Lancashire where everyone can have the best mental health and wellbeing possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
About Us:
Horizons Children’s Sailing Charity Plymouth is a vibrant children’s sailing charity dedicated to making the local marine environment accessible to all communities in Plymouth. With over 30 years of history, our mission is to offer inclusive sailing and wheelchair-accessible motor boating to children, young people, individuals with disabilities, and community groups who otherwise wouldn’t have these opportunities. Recently, we joined the Andrew Simpson Group, ensuring our growth and sustainability.
Become part of a dynamic team committed to enhancing the lives of young people and their families through innovative programmes and community engagement. As part of our Communications and Development department, you will play a key role in driving our fundraising efforts and outreach activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Fundraising Activities:
- Collaborate with the Fundraising Manager to identify and pursue local fundraising opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with local supporters and stakeholders.
- Research and submit grant applications to local trusts and organizations.
- Identify community partners and leverage these opportunities.
- Support the local fundraising action plan and provide data for impact reporting.
Outreach Activities:
- Develop effective outreach strategies with the Outreach and Communications Manager.
- Lead local efforts to attract children of Naval families to our programmes.
- Network with local communities and families to market opportunities.
- Serve as the primary contact for families and young participants.
- Engage with families and provide pathways for participation.
- Create supportive materials and report on local demand and opportunities.
- Attend local events and networking opportunities to promote our initiatives.
Programme Support:
- Provide support for event organization and delivery.
- Assist in the smooth running of the office and administration of the programme.
- Handle communications such as emails and phone calls effectively.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Experience in fundraising.
- Knowledge of office management and administration systems.
- Previous experience in outreach and marketing.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proven ability to manage complaints and conflicts effectively.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Problem-solving abilities with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Good financial management skills with budgetary experience.
- Proactive and able to identify areas for improvement.
- Exceptional time management, organizational, and planning skills.
- Team player with the ability to work across multiple sites.
- Highly motivated and capable of working independently to high standards.
Desirable:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
- Experience in digital marketing, including social media platforms and website management.
- Experience in the charity sector.
- Knowledge of sailing/watersports.
- Experience working with diverse staff, volunteers, and customers in a non-profit setting.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a meaningful mission to support young people and their families.
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Engage with the local community and make a tangible impact.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Job Title: Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations (Maternity Cover)
Basis of appointment: Full-time (38.5 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Fixed Term - Maternity cover replacement (8 months)
Reports to: Head of Philanthropy
Location: This role can be based in either London (UK) or Berlin (Germany) - hybrid working
Salary: £36,300 per annum (London) or 46,000 EUR per annum (Berlin)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Are you our new Funded Programmes Coordinator?
We are currently seeking a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations for a temporary maternity cover position. As a Funded Programmes Coordinator - Operations, you will play a crucial role in managing the funded programmes at UWC International. This entails collaborating closely with a team of experienced programme managers and leads to oversee impact reporting and financial management across a diverse portfolio of scholarship and education programmes. You will ensure the effective implementation of these programmes, aligning them with the goals of donors, UWC schools, and national committees. Moreover, you will facilitate university scholarship activities and information sessions for students, ensuring their enriching experience. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the success of our scholarship and education initiatives globally.
About us
Changing the world takes passion and dedication
UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our eighteen schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better.
Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others.
About UWC International
The UWC International Office serves as the operational arm of UWC International, a UK-registered and Germany-registered charity, and stands as a pivotal entity within the UWC movement. Positioned in central London and Berlin, it collaborates extensively with stakeholders across the UWC spectrum, actively engages a robust alumni community comprising more than 60,000 members, and fulfils essential functions for UWC International's governance bodies. Our primary duties encompass global fundraising initiatives, comprehensive communications strategies, promotional endeavours, support for the network of over 150 UWC national committees, global strategy development and implementation, and support services to the UWC schools.
Philanthropy serves as a cornerstone function at UWC International, significantly contributing to UWC's expansion and financial sustainability. The Philanthropy Team holds the responsibility of enhancing UWC's fundraising capabilities, coordinating movement-wide fundraising initiatives, and securing substantial donations to bolster our programmes. The team also oversees the successful implementation of funded programmes, ensuring alignment with UWC's values and maximising impact on beneficiaries. Simultaneously, we provide regular updates to our donors on scholar progress and supported initiatives, fostering engaged relationships.
The Philanthropy Team operates as an integral part of the larger Advancement Team, which encompasses Communications and Community Engagement. This collaborative framework involves close coordination with colleagues at all eighteen UWC schools, staff, and volunteers across over 155 UWC national committees, as well as various UWC governance stakeholders.
Joining the Philanthropy Team at UWC International means becoming an essential part of a vast and truly global collective.
What we offer
As part of a commitment to our employees, we offer the following:
UWC International London and Berlin
● Generous holiday allowance – 28 days per year plus eight public holidays (pro rata for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
● The standard working hours are 38.5 per week. Start and finish times can be agreed between managers and employees. We support flexible working and are happy to discuss different working patterns.
● We offer up to two days per year for volunteering and up to two days per year for study leave.
● We support staff development and provide access to training and a wide range of CharityComms resources through our UWCIO membership.
UWC International London
● We offer a health and well-being support package, which includes income protection, an employee assistance programme, advice and legal support helpline, remote GPs access, medical second opinions, mental health support, physiotherapy, cycle to work and a well-being calendar featuring podcasts and webinars.
● Perks and discounts portal, which provides a range of discounts across shopping, dining, lifestyle, and entertainment. With thousands of offers on hundreds of top retailers.
● Contributory pension scheme, UWC International currently contributes up to 8% of the employee’s gross salary, and the employee must match the percentage of up to 8% of their gross salary. The minimum contribution rate is 4%. This applies to everyone aged 22 and above but under state retirement age, earning at least £10,000 p.a. and classed as working in the UK.
Visa requirements
Anyone who applies to work at UWC International in London or Berlin must have a work visa before starting employment, in compliance with the relevant immigration rules. Candidates should state which UWC International office location they would like to work from in their application. Please provide confirmation of your eligibility to indefinitely work or reside in the UK or Germany in your application. Any offers of employment made by UWC International will be subject to a right-to-work check on your immigration status.
Application Process
Do you want to be part of our team? To apply, please follow the link below to our portal and submit an up to date copy of your CV along with a cover letter in English (each a maximum of 2 pages).
Your cover letter must:
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Outline your experience, skills and competencies against the Person specification section in the attached Job Description.
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Explain why you want to join UWC International, and specify your preferred location.
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Provide confirmation of your eligibility to work or reside in the UK or Germany.
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Provide the name and contact details of two professional referees, including their job title, email address and the capacity in which you are known to them. References are taken up prior to the second round interviews. We will not contact your referees without first letting you know.
Please note that CVs received without a cover letter, including the information requested above will not be considered.
Deadline for application: 23.59 (UK time) on Sunday, 28 July 2024
Interview and assessment dates:
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First round interviews on Thursday, 1 August 2024 (remote)
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Remote assignment scheduled on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (8.30-9.30 am UK time)
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Second round interviews on Tuesday, 13 August 2024 (remote, if required
Safeguarding
The job holder might have to travel to UWC schools and colleges. Therefore, a Basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) or international equivalent will be required before any job offer is made. We will also take up references before the second stage of the interview process. Referees will not be contacted without your consent.
Diversity Statement
UWC places deliberate diversity at the heart of our educational model because of its critical importance in our mission ‘to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future’.
At the UWC International Office, we believe this commitment to deliberate diversity must be reflected within our team, organisational practices, policies and culture. We recognise people with different backgrounds, skills, attitudes and experiences bring fresh ideas and perceptions, and we encourage and leverage these differences to make our work more relevant and accessible.
We will not discriminate or tolerate discriminatory behaviour on any grounds such as, but not limited to, race, gender, disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age or socioeconomic background.
We strive to be an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, has a voice, can raise concerns, and feels comfortable and confident. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment and to act accordingly as we aspire best to serve the UWC mission and our global community. It is an ongoing journey and we welcome all those ready to travel with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Band 5 £31,025.34 - £39,765.48
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:00
St Joseph’s Hospice in East London is one of the largest hospices in the UK. We provide compassionate, specialist palliative care to people in the diverse community of East London who are living with a life-limiting illness. We treat each person as unique, encouraging and enabling them to reach their full potential until the end of life.
Our Education Centre provides an excellent space for the education of our staff as well as a commercial for hire space raising £120k of unrestricted income for the Hospice.
As Education Centre Coordinator, you will line manage the Education Centre Assistant and bank staff to provide the highest standard of customer care to internal and external customers as well as being methodical in your approach and dynamic in marketing the space. You will support the wider training education and development team in ensuring that our Hospice staff have the opportunity to learn, grow and maximise their potential.
To be successful you will have:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent IT Skills with the proven ability to use a variety of IT Packages & databases
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
- Commercial and entrepreneurial spirit
We offer:
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme is available
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays and excellent pension scheme
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age
Applicants are subject to standard DBS.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 28th July 2024
Interviews: 5th, 6th & 7th August 2024
Our ambitious Next Stage initiative works to ensure that artists and music creators who have access requirements can thrive within the music industry. We run a growing network of disabled music creators alongside a vibrant programme of events, lead an engaged group of talent development organisations and funders, and are engaged in projects to influence the industry to improve accessibility.
This new role will support the Artist Development Manager to deliver Next Stage by coordinating our peer support programme for disabled artists and creators and the onboarding process for new members of our network. The role will also assist with the production of content sharing the voices of network members on our website and social media and provide meeting and event support as required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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An exciting opportunity to work within our dynamic Student Engagement Team. This role is responsible for the Societies and Academic Representatives within the University of Northampton Students’ Union. If you are looking for an excited, varied role working with our wonderful students then this is the perfect role for you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Supporter Care Coordinator you will play a key role in Viva’s Fundraising & Engagement team, building relationships with and providing exceptional supporter care to our donors – including individuals, churches and community groups. Your high level of organisation, strong administrative skills and love of engaging with a variety of people will ensure that Viva’s supporters have an excellent and personalised giving experience. Through all this you will play a vital role in supporting Viva’s core mission of effectively responding to the needs of vulnerable children around the world.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporter engagement – personally engaging with donors by email, letters, phone or in person
- Supporter care administration – ensuring accuracy in reporting and recording donations
- Coordination of Fundraising & Engagement team – supporting team communication and the Director for Fundraising & Engagement in team administration
- Operations and office support – ensuring Viva’s UK office runs smoothly
This role will suit you if you:
- enjoy engaging with supporters and building relationships
- are highly organised, thrive on accuracy and have a keen eye for detail
- are quick to learn and engage with systems and data, including financial software and information
- would love to join a welcoming, creative, supportive and international team
This is a full- or part-time role for Viva, located at our Oxford office in the UK with the option to also work at home: some working time will be needed in the office on a weekly basis but the exact split of office/home working time can be decided in conversation between the successful candidate and line manager.
Take a look at the full job description and person specification in the information pack and, if this is you, then apply today to be part of this incredible work, making a real and lasting difference for children.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than 2 pages explaining why you are applying for the role and how you are suitable for it. The person specification in the information pack will help you in this.
Please do let us know if you need any assistance or adjustments made as you apply for this role, and we would be happy to help.
The closing date will be midnight on Sunday 4 August 2024 and interviews will be held in Oxford in the week commencing 19 August 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Global Safeguarding Coordinator
Contract: 2 Years Fixed Term 2 Years, Secondment, Full time
Locations: We are looking to host this position in any of the following countries. The position may be home-based.
Sweden, Nepal, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Colombia, South Africa, Cambodia
Salary & Benefits: The role is the equivalent of a UK Grade 6. Salaries and benefits for different countries will vary in line with the successful candidate's location and depending on experience. There is not an international pay scale for this role, the salary will match the equivalent in the Member/Country location on the local national pay scale. See further details below:
- Bangladesh - Grade D - BDT 628,842 - 1,167,841 per annum
- Ethiopia - Grade D - USD 11,910 - USD 16,876 per annum
- Nepal - Grade D - NPR 1,548,047 2,005,016 per annum
- Nigeria - Grade D - NGN11,320,285 - 14,689,297 per annum
- Pakistan - Grade D - PKR 1,890,839 - 2,730,421 per annum
- South Africa - Grade D - ZAR 568,812 - 740,675 per annum
- Sweden – Grade B – SEK 27,000 – 36,000 per month
- Cambodia - Grade BG-7 - Competitive salary package
- Colombia - Grade X - Competitive salary package
About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in People and Organisational Development to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as the Global Safeguarding Coordinator to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.
About the Team:
The Global Safeguarding Team has a global mandate to provide expertise and technical guidance across the WaterAid Federation.
The Team comprises a Global Head of Safeguarding, a Senior Global Safeguarding Specialist (line manager of this post), a Safeguarding Community Engagement Advisor (Africa) and this role, the Global Safeguarding Coordinator. The team is geographically dispersed. Depending on location and time zone of the successful candidate, flexibility in working hours will be required to attend line management meetings, team meetings and to liaise with the cross federation global Safeguarding Focal Point Network.
About the Role:
The Global Safeguarding Coordinator has been created within the Global Safeguarding Team to support with administration and logistics for the team and in support of the Safeguarding Focal Point Network. As Global Safeguarding Coordinator you will use organisational and administration skills to ensure the effective compliance and management of the team's activities, training and travel globally.
You will bring communication skills to write engaging safeguarding related content for staff across the WaterAid federation and your attention to detail will ensure safeguarding documents and case files are created in a timely and accurate manner.
You'll also:
Administration and Team Support
- Leading the Global Safeguarding Team's administration including responding to general enquiries, managing safeguarding data requests, note taking for meetings.
- Monitoring compliance with mandatory eLearning.
- Supporting the functioning of the Safeguarding Focal Point network.
- Opening and/or updating case files when new safeguarding concerns are registered.
Logistics and Training Support
- Updating and creating training resources
- Supporting the Team's travel and training events planning
Communications
- Designing and branding policies, tools and guidelines.
- Creating articles and re-designing the Safeguarding Hub on The Spring.
- Creating awareness raising materials for staff.
- Creating, highlighting and distributing community awareness raising resources for country programmes.
This role will also require travel to the UK. For the full list of Accountabilities, please refer to the full PDF Job Description.
About You:
- Working style that reflects WaterAid's values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.
- Strong passion for and interest in safeguarding.
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong record-keeping and administration skills.
- Experience writing and/or designing information for different audiences.
- Experience supporting logistics for activities, events, trainings, or meetings.
- Strong Office 365 systems knowledge and fluency in written and spoken English.
- Experience in handling sensitive information with discretion.
For the full list of Essential and Desirable Skills, please refer to the full PDF Job Description.
How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter as one document (maximum of 4 pages) in either Word Document or PDF format, addressed to the Global Safeguarding Team. Your cover letter must outline your:
- Current location and your right-to-work eligibility for that country,
- Experience in safeguarding,
- How you match the person's specifications.
Closing Date: Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 4th August 2024. Availability for a video interview is required between 12 - 14 August 2024. Availability for a second interview will be required on 15 or 16 August 2024. The anticipated start date of the role is as soon as possible.
Pre-employment screening: To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to the applicable laws in the respective countries. All our UK-based vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Our Commitment
Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose - where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.
Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.
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St Joseph’s Hospice has an exciting role on offer within the Volunteers Team. We are seeking an experienced Volunteering Support Officer who, ideally, has previous administration experience and an understanding of working with volunteers and who is able to provide support to volunteering admin across the team. In this role, you will work 37.5 hours per week.
Main Duties
You will be responsible for the day-to-day admin in the team, including applying for volunteers’ references and DBS checks and uploading adverts onto recruitment sites. You will also have an opportunity to assist in volunteer information sessions and training and provide other admin support as needed. To be successful, you will have proven administration, organisation and communication skills, experience of communicating with a diverse range of people, and the ability to work independently. You may also have experience of supporting group workshops and delivering presentations.
You will need:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent IT skills with the proven ability to use a variety of IT packages and databases.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve.
Continuation of the NHS Pension Scheme is available. We offer 27 days’ holiday and 8 public holidays and an excellent pension scheme.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4 August 2024.
Applicants are subject to enhanced DBS (previously CRB).
Working within the Community Representation Team, this role ensures our students thrive and enjoy the best possible university experience at King’s College London, connecting students through a diverse range of inclusive events across the academic year that enrich their student experience. Partnering with 300+ KCLSU student groups, this role coordinates the KCLSU Community Events programme, managing the successful delivery of Welcome (freshers) events, on-going social connection events, Black History Month, Disability History Month, Women’s History Month, LGBT+ History Month, Trans Awareness Week, One World Week and Interfaith Week. This role coordinates flagship events such as Welcome Fair & KCLSU Awards. Please review the JD to see a full breakdown of this role and key requirements to succeed in this role.
As you will also see on our Job Pack that we are an equal opportunities employer and we live by our 4 main values: Inclusive, Collaborative, Open and Brave. KCLSU is a fun, social and flexible work environment which offers opportunities for development as well as great staff benefits.
Benefits of Working for KCLSU include:
- Hybrid Working Policy
- Pension Contribution
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan & Computer Loan
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Eye Tests & single focal glasses allowance
- 34 days annual holidays including Bank holidays, volunteering days and wellbeing days
- Discounts and Venues
- £30 wellbeing allowance per term
- Employee Assistance Programme
- "No meeting Friday" ethos
- KEATS Learning Platform & LinkedIn Learning subscription
- Death in Service
- Access to Kings Libraries
Eligibility: To be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport/visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
- Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one
- Not be a trustee of King’s College London Students’ Union
- Trustees should not apply for a role whilst in their term of office, or should their application be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for student staff (non-administrative) roles, as soon as they finish their tenure.
- Ex-Trustees can apply for career staff / permanent staff roles, only after a year has passed of them being a trustee. Applications submitted within the year should not be accepted or progressed to the interview stage.
Please visit our website to review the JD and download and fill our application form, which needs to be emailed to us. Thank you for applying with us. We look forward to bringing your talent onboard and working with you!
KCLSU is an independent charitable organisation that works to further the interests of approximately 36000 students at King's College London. Join us!
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!
Spectra are looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and proactive individual to promote, co-ordinate and deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned London boroughs, focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health.
You will develop targeted and general sexual health outreach and HIV-specific programming, providing knowledge and skills, and empowering individuals to access the support that they need.
You will establish and maintain relationships with local services and professionals supporting these groups.
You will be confident and knowledgeable of issues faced by diverse and often marginalised individuals. You will deliver HIV prevention and support programmes to targeted groups across London including offering STI screening, HIV point of care testing, condom distribution, support accessing PrEP, ChemSex support, support for retention in care, and onward referrals.
You will be able unequivocally to respect, support, promote and work within LGBTQ+ and other diverse communities.
This post may require some evening/weekend work.
Please complete and return the application form, including the personal statement and diversity monitoring form – we do not accept CVs or incomplete applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an empathic and energetic Helpline Co-ordinator to join the Helpline Management Team. You'll be working closely with our Helpline Supervisor and Helpline ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advisor), co-ordinating the smooth running of all aspects of TST’s Helpline service supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse, harassment and bullying.
You will also provide administrative, practical and emotional support for TST’s survivor forum meetings. Experience of supporting group sessions will be an advantage.
You will ideally have a background in recruiting, training and supporting volunteers. Effective communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential and you will be able to work sensitively and confidently with difficult topics.
You will be responsible for supporting and attending internal meetings, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers during opening hours.
You will maintain accurate records and part of your role will include gathering statistics for monitoring and reporting processes.
You will ideally have previous experience of working on a helpline and/or working in the voluntary sector, but please don’t be put off from applying if you don’t meet all requirements. The right candidate will be an effective communicator in a friendly and professional manner, with excellent IT skills and a passion to support survivors.
Skills/Attributes
¨ Good IT skills (essential)
¨ Be trauma informed with mental health understanding
¨ Experience in Group sessions for survivors.
¨ Experience of recruiting, training, co-ordinating rotas and supporting the Helpline and Call Handlers.
¨ Effective use of communication skills, particularly in connection with sensitive issues
¨ Effective communicator
¨ Awareness of issues of confidentiality
¨ Ability to self-motivate and prioritise
¨ Ability to work at times under pressure and to work within directed time scales
¨ Reliability and flexibility to the Project in relation to hours of work.
¨ Commitment to equal opportunities and anti-oppressive practice
You will be required to complete DBS clearance to work at The Survivors Trust.
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend meetings.
Location: Opportunity for Hybrid working although required to attend TST’s office in Rugby for bi-monthly meetings and other key occasions.
Annual leave and benefits:
- 28 days leave not including bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions of 6%
- Home working allowance
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training provided
Closing date: Sunday, 4th August 2024 11.30pm. We reserve the right to close this position early if we find a suitable applicant, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interview date: Friday, 9th August 2024
Second interview: Friday, 16th August 2024 – with presentation at TST’s offices in Rugby
About The Survivors Trust
The Survivors Trust is a UK-wide membership organisation for specialist voluntary sector rape and sexual abuse support services. Our vision is for a society where services for survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need. Survivors and their partners, parents, families and supporters have a right to support and justice can access the right service for them at the right time, free of charge, and according to need.
We have over 120 member organisations in the UK and Ireland providing counselling, emotional support and advocacy for women, men, young people and children who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse/exploitation at any time in their lives.
We support our member agencies by providing a wide range of infrastructure support including regional meetings, networking events, specialist forums and workshops and representing our member agencies in national meetings. We provide accredited training for Independent Sexual Violence Advisors and bespoke training and workshops for professionals and organisations. We run a national helpline for anyone who has been affected by sexual violence in any way including victims and survivors, family members, partners and professionals working with survivors.
Our vision is for a society where services for all survivors are trauma-informed and accessible according to need.
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Make a difference
This is an exciting opportunity to join our new service supporting Unpaid Carers across Lewisham to improve their health and wellbeing, and access support that meets their needs.
The team works with unpaid Adult Carers, Young Adult Carers and Young Carers, completing statutory and holistic assessments to understand people’s individual circumstances and level of need. You will carry out home visits and community meetings, co-produce support plans, and develop effective relationships with Unpaid Carers, families, and professionals.
You’ll build on your local knowledge to signpost and facilitate access for Unpaid Carers to support services, including financial and benefit advice, housing, health and safety home systems, and leisure and social activities. You will also support the development of escalation plans so that Unpaid Carers are prepared for unforeseen circumstances that would impact negatively on ability to care.
Applicants should have relevant personal or professional experience of working with Unpaid Carers and/or vulnerable adults or children in a social care, health, education or voluntary and community sector. You’ll need a practical understanding of barriers faced by Unpaid Carers, and an awareness of cultural differences and access to services. Experience of working in mental health or dementia services would be an advantage.
You should be an excellent communicator and able to motivate and empower others. This is a full-time role.
Don’t wait. Apply today!
We offer our employees:
- Inclusive values-based environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Workplace pension scheme
- Generous 31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Opportunities for hybrid working
- Benenden Health Care
- Death in Service Benefit
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Supported Volunteering scheme
- Development opportunities
- and more
Imago is committed to Safer Recruitment practices, and the post is subject to references and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Please either submit your CV with a short covering note or visit our website for full details.
Imago recognises that many people in our society experience discrimination or lack of opportunity for reasons that are not fair. We aim to create a culture that respects and values each other’s differences, and see these differences as an asset, as they improve our ability to meet the needs of the organisations and people we work with. We proactively seek to increase opportunities for inclusion, and celebrate diversity across our organisation and within communities.
Imago recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of the children, young people and adults at risk who access its services or with whom it comes into contact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The role of Volunteering Manager will work to review and expand Concordia’s Volunteering programmes to ensure a variety of attractive opportunities both in the UK and abroad. They will ensure effective management and administration of all opportunities, initiate new partnerships with UK charities and hosts, and represent Concordia at international events and network meetings.
This role requires an individual with highly effective organisational and administrative skills, as well a strong aptitude to identify and act on new opportunities.
We are looking for a creative individual who possesses high standards, and a commitment to quality volunteering placements. The right candidate will communicate with passion and enthusiasm and have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
ROLE OBJECTIVES
- To maintain, review and develop current Concordia volunteering programmes and partnerships
- To actively research & seek out new partnerships for hosting volunteers coming to the UK and UK volunteers travelling overseas
- To ensure the creative promotion of inclusive and appealing volunteering opportunities to a wide audience
- Responsible for the recruitment, training and management of voluntary coordinators for delivery at our UK and overseas volunteering projects.
- To establish effective and proportionate user-led processes to ensure the smooth administration and induction of new volunteers
- To ensure effective monitoring and evaluation systems are in place and to ensure regular summary reports of impact and statistics are produced.
- To provide clear information, support and advice for all volunteers travelling abroad/coming to the UK
- To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders, locally and internationally
- To coordinate delivery carefully and within budget
- To work with the senior team to ensure financial sustainability of programmes and responsiveness to new project and funding opportunities
- To deliver or commission volunteer training as required
- To input and manage personal and sensitive data, keeping all individual records up to date
- To work according to all Concordia’s policies, including data protection, health and safety, equity, diversity and inclusion and safeguarding
- To be available to work evenings, weekends and residentials where necessary
- To be a team player working cohesively with Concordia colleagues, volunteers and supporters
- To undertake duties and provide support to the Head of Youth Programmes on other tasks and activities as needed.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential experience:
- Highly organised professional with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
- Significant experience in establishing and maintaining impactful international volunteering schemes
- Experience of creating new ambitious and inclusive programmes and opportunities for people of all ages, in particular young people
- Demonstrable and relevant experience in Health & Safety
Essential technical competencies
- An understanding of the data protection requirements in respect of volunteers
- Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience of web-based platforms for recruiting volunteers and working with CRM databases
- Good knowledge of social media platforms and how they can be used to engage with stakeholders, both existing and potential
Essential Skills
- Ability to set and achieve ambitious targets
- Excellent communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts, including training and presentations
- Excellent administrative, planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise and manage workloads
- Ability to work on own initiative and in different teams working to the same purpose
- Sound decision-making
- Adaptable, innovative and ambitious in relation to volunteering
- Have an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people and adults at risk
- Have an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Desirable Criteria:
- Charity VISA application processing experience
- Project management
- Emergency First Aid or First Aid at work
- Personal experience of international volunteering or community volunteering
Other
- Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required
- Willingness and ability to undertake travel in the UK and abroad as required
- A full driving license and use of a suitable vehicle
How to Apply: Send cover letter stating how you meet the person specification criteria (no more than 2 A4 pages) and a CV.
Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2024
Shortlisting: W/C 5th August 2024
Interview Date: W/C 12th August 2024
to foster cross-cultural understanding by providing people with quality opportunities for international volunteering and work experience
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Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours a week
Salary: £31,105.41
Who we are
Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations, professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.
About the Role
Do you have experience of working in a high performing team? Can you facilitate student feedback and establish effective student and staff partnerships? Then, we have an exciting new role for you at Arts SU.
We are looking for an Education Quality Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting our academic representation work at UAL, who will build engagement levels, impact, and visibility with a variety of stakeholders.
You will support and inspire elected student leaders to lead their own campaigns and lobbying activity and have the opportunity to lead on the development and delivery of a range of events including our Annual Arts Awards which celebrate staff and student representatives who have gone above and beyond for students at UAL.
As part of a busy student-facing team you will support and deliver year-round student activities and events which seeks to engage students in the quality and experience of their education while at UAL. Key tasks will include, facilitating our academic representation structures, collaborating with schools and colleges, delivering training and events, writing papers, and supporting student feedback.
The role involves significant partnership working with students, academic representatives, our full-time officers, various teams in Arts SU and University of the Arts London. You’ll work closely with teams overseeing Democracy and Influencing, Student Communities and Advice.
Who we are looking for?
This role is ideal for anyone looking for their first role in Students’ Union’s or Higher Education. You will be a team member who is passionate about not just access to higher education but also supporting students to succeed once they are here.
You should have an enthusiastic approach to your work with excellent organization and communication skills. You will be dedicated to improving the academic experience of students at UAL and supporting them to achieve their potential and feed into the design and running of their academic courses.
You will be committed to our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. You will be passionate and dedicated to increasing student engagement, improving the student experience and have a good understanding of the needs of our students.
Why apply?
Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience, we offer:
- a summer 4-day working week (July-August) We have a four day working week during the months of July & August
- Generous holiday entitlement (up to 39 days)
- 25 days holidays per year, increasing at the rate of one day per full year served after the end of your second year of employment up to a maximum of 5 days
- A three-week closure during the festive period incorporating the three UK bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year’s Day). This is approximately 12 additional leave days.
- A six-day closure during spring incorporating the two UK bank holidays (Good Friday and Easter Monday). Therefore, closure dates are from Thursday before Good Friday to Tuesday after Bank Holiday Monday. These are 2 additional leave days.
- Birthday Leave
- 2 days of Volunteering Leave
- Religious Festival Leave (up to 2 days)
- Cycle to Work scheme, enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase
- Flexible/ hybrid working arrangements
- Access to UAL staff training courses
- NUS card discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Family-friendly employer
- Interest-free travel loan
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering free and totally confidential support on a range of topics, including coaching, wellbeing, legal and financial advice
How we recruit
We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we ask that all candidates complete our Application Process in two stages:
Part 1 (Application Form) is all about you telling us about your suitability for the role and will be used to determine if you are shortlisted for interview.
Part 2 (Equal Opportunities Monitoring and Contact Form) is personal information – so we can contact you if you are shortlisted for the interview. It also helps us gather and analyse demographic information about our applicants. This part will only be seen by HR and will not have any impact on shortlisting.
Application forms are formatted to ensure the equality monitoring data is removed before applications are seen by the shortlisting panel. This process allows us to ensure that the shortlisting is done in a fair and consistent manner and all applicants are given the same opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.
Please Note: To be considered, you must have the right to work in the UK or a valid work permit/visa and a National Insurance number.
Job application timeline:
Closing date: 11.59pm Sunday 11th August 2024
Intended Interview date: August 22nd 2024
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