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Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.

To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.

We would love to hear from you if you are an experienced and detail driven Business Analyst looking to join our project team on fixed-term basis to support our Dynamics 365 Project Manager to deliver our Migration Project.

In return we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one year’s service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Battersea's Launchpad Programme team has been established at Battersea to deliver our huge exciting and transformational Data Strategy, streamlining the way we receive, manage and work with data right across Battersea. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us to embed a truly data and insight-driven approach at Battersea.

As part of the wider Programme team this role will work closely with the Programme Director and the Head of Data Applications, managing a number of technical projects to drive us to meet milestones and ensure clear understanding of dependencies, risks and connections.

The ideal candidate for this role will have demonstrable experience of successfully project managing technical and data projects from conception to delivery; proven experience in CRM implementation & data migration experience; and strong working knowledge and experience of project management methodologies.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 5th January 2025
Interview date(s): TBC

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Unlock the Power of Data working for The King’s Trust International  – Join Our Impact Team!

Are you passionate about the potential of data to drive positive change? Step into a pivotal role with us as part of the King’s Trust International Impact Team, helping transform our approach to global youth development through strategic, data-driven insights.

As our Impact Data and Reporting Lead, you’ll shape the future of our data systems, ensuring our charity becomes insight-driven and evidence-based. You’ll lead data quality assurance, oversee the development of our reporting strategy, and champion data-driven decision-making across our programs. Working closely with our international partners, your expertise will enhance our global impact by gathering and analysing robust data on outcomes that change young lives.

This unique role includes:

• Line Management of an Impact Executive
• Stakeholder Engagement with analysts, developers, and suppliers
• Data-Driven Strategy Leadership using PowerBI and survey mechanisms
• Building Confidence in data use across our teams

If you’re a communicator with a love for data, ready to help build an evidence-based culture in an international charity, join us and make a global difference!

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

About Woman’s Trust

Domestic abuse has blighted women’s lives throughout history. We’ve been helping women in London recover from its effects since 1996. Our specialist counselling transforms the mental health and wellbeing of women who have suffered physical, emotional or sexual abuse, financial exploitation or coercive control, and we have assisted well over 15,000 people to date. Add your skills to our closely-knit all-female team and you can help thousands more on the road to recovery.

About the role

This is a newly created position at Woman’s Trust, reflecting the critical need for impactful insights and evaluation of our services. The Data Insights Manager will lead, motivate, and develop an efficient and dynamic insights team and will strategically work with the Service Delivery team to turn the data collected by Woman’s Trust into actionable insights, so that we can better support the women accessing our services.

This role will be responsible for the smooth running and development of reporting and analysis tools across Woman’s Trust, so that staff can use our internal service data to inform their ongoing work and decision making.

To ensure that Woman’s Trust is feeding data learnings into our organisational development and service reviews, the Data Insight Manager will ensure the team are asking the right questions, pick out trends in the data with distinct themes, challenge our staff to collect and report accurate data and help to evolve our data practices. The Data Insight Manager will create ways in which Woman’s Trust can utilise its data to improve and expand our services as well as undertaking relevant ad hoc research projects, both internal and external, to ensure Woman’s Trust is seen as a leader in its field in producing sector relevant reports, presentations and papers.

The Data Insight Manager will take ownership of concisely communicating insights from our data and research to both internal and external stakeholders in innovative and engaging ways. The role will deliver on Woman’s Trust’s strategic priorities with regards to service contracts, data, monitoring and evaluation. You will not only mentor and develop capacity within your own team but act as a data advocate, enhancing the relationship between the front-line workers Woman’s Trust’s work and the staff managing the contractual obligations.

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days).

Location: Based at Woman’s Trust’s office, Paddington, NW1/hybrid working.

Benefits 

• Flexible working
• 25 days' holiday (up to 5 days' maximum accrued after 5 year of service)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 3% pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The application pack including the job description and person specification can be downloaded below or from our website. 

To apply, please send your CV and a personal statement. 

In your email, please provide us with the details of two referees. We require their name, contact information (including email), and relationship to you. One of these should be from a current or previous employer. Referees will not be contacted until an offer of employment is made.

Closing date: 23:59 on 7th January 2025, however applications will be processed on a regular basis and successful candidates will be invited to an interview. 

Interviews will be held w/c 13th January 2025.

This post is open to female applicants only – the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.

Battersea is undergoing a significant transformation programme (known as Launchpad) to deliver real change in the way we work with, utilise, and learn from data. Our new approach will enable smoother animal, customer and supporter journeys and will help us embed a truly data and insight-driven approach to decision-making at Battersea.  The first phase of the programme is to implement Salesforce Lightning as the organisation’s single CRM application.   

With the programme underway, in the preparation for the first go live, this exciting role has been created within the new Data Applications team to ensure that all the system users are expertly supported.   

This role will initially contribute to the Launchpad programme by setting up a robust support function and being involved in UAT activity.  Once the first phase has been completed, this role will then be responsible for the ongoing support and maintenance needs for the new Salesforce Lightning CRM and other related applications as they are launched. 

Although the role will initially be managed by the Data Applications Delivery Lead, there is the potential that this role will transition into a dedicated Data Applications support function as the programme progresses and the support need grows. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to help contribute to the future of data at Battersea, open to working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a desire to contribute to a first-class CRM. support. 

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 5th January 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 13th January 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.Job Title: Head of Enabling Services

Location:  Pathway Project Lichfield Office Based

Salary: £ 30,000- 33,000  

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week 9am x 5pm

Responsible to:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Responsible for: Fundraising and outreach, data, volunteers and general office team

Direct Reports:  4

This role is open to women only

About Pathway Project

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Why work for us?

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.

We are currently evolving a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery.

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
• A competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

JOB SUMMARY

Taking overall responsibility for the office-based functions that enable Pathway Project to undertake client facing work, she will provide direct line management for the Pathway Project Data analyst, Fundraising, Office administration and Awareness teams.  She will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality support to the volunteers who choose to support our Charity whilst ensuring staff and volunteers are well trained to deliver their roles to the best of their ability.

She will collaborate with colleagues to drive the fundraising potential through networking and links within the local community whilst capitalising on all donations of goods, time and funds.

She will support the CEO in her leadership and development of the organisation. She will be expected to demonstrate the Charity’s values by working positively as part of a team, delivering vital high-quality support services and creating a working culture where all are valued and encouraged. 

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

DUTIES OF POST

1. STRATEGY, PLANNING AND CONTROL

a. To contribute to the setting of long-term Objectives, along with the CEO & Board.

b. To contribute to and implement the volunteer strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality volunteering experiences.

c. To contribute to and implement the outreach and fundraising strategic plan to ensure the Charity is optimising fundraising.

d. To support the Charity to operate to best practice standards, adhering to regulatory and financial controls. Highlighting to the CEO risk which could cause harm to the ongoing operation of the Charity.

e. Ensure Pathway Project reports to funders are accurate, timely and all reporting is aligned to funder requests.

f. To contribute to and implement the training strategy to ensure the Charity is offering quality staff and volunteer training and development.

2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 

a. To manage a budget for volunteers and fundraising ensuring return on investment can be quantified and resources are capitalised on.

b. To provide financial oversight on proposed fundraising activities or projects, including consideration on cost, ROI and income source where applicable.

c. To efficiently manage and procure goods that will create and generate income and report on the ROI for these goods.

d. To manage the recording of all donations of goods, services or products and ensure accurate reporting of donation usage.

e. To support the CEO in the sourcing of funding opportunities and complete any required applications and data returns as per funding guidelines.

3. GOVERNANCE & REPORTING 

a. To work with the CEO to produce reporting to the Trustee board that shows an accurate reflection of the charity’s performance.

b. To support in the development of a suite of monthly reporting for the Charity to funders.

c. To ensure funder and grant maker reporting is submitted efficiently and accurately in a timely manner as per the funder’s requirements.

d. To maintain up to date policies and procedures in respect to your areas of business.

e. To provide support and guidance to the CEO in all aspects of enabling services.

f. To ensure accurate record keeping and data security.

4. LEADERSHIP 

a. To provide role model leadership to the Pathway Project, embodying the charity’s values and behaviours.

b. To provide continuous development to, and performance management of the team, ensuring the highest standards are delivered.

c. To work with the team, CEO and Board to provide a safe, and motivating work environment.

d. To provide line management to all staff within enabling services including the data team, fundraising and administrative teams. 

e. To ensure monthly supervisions are completed for all staff and volunteers

f. To provide direct specialist advice and support to line managers who supervise volunteers or student placements.

5. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

a. To support Pathway Project in the maintenance and development of community links and fundraising opportunities.

b. To lead the community engagement and fundraising team to deliver the funding strategy and to create a pipeline that supports the charity to generate income through community-based fundraising, grants, donations and activities.

c. To deliver income generation through the development of a Community Fundraising Group supported by volunteers.

d. To support Pathway Project CEO, managers and Community Engagement Team with driving Pathway Projects social media agenda in order to build community support.

e. To lead the community engagement team to create strong links within the community

f. To attend meetings in the community as and when appropriate. including out of normal office hours if necessary

6. GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

a. To arrange enabling services team or wider staff meetings.

b. To ensure volunteers are recruited and inducted into their new roles effectively with formal role profiles.

c. To ensure there is a formal CPD route for volunteers and we offer the right training at the right time.

d. To ensure there is a formal training plan for staff who supervise volunteers so that every volunteer gets a fantastic experience at Pathway Project.

e. To ensure a record of staff training is maintained and training opportunities are explored regularly.

f. To ensure the volunteer policy and all procedures remain up to date and fit for purpose.

g. To participate in the on-call management rota for accommodation support when covering for staff absence or sickness.

h. To help support the continued use and development of OnTrack case management and database system throughout Pathway Project to ensure the system generates the data that we need to evidence performance.

i. To ensure the safe operation of general office services at the Hope Centre.

j. To deputise for the CEO where required, alongside other management.

7. OTHER DUTIES

a. To participate and contribute as a senior member of staff towards the development of the Pathway Project.

b. To attend and participate in all relevant meetings, including feeding back to management and trustee meetings and the AGM.

c. To represent Pathway Project and the work it does with external agencies, including written reports and presentations.

d. Carrying out any other task that may be required from time to time in the interests of the effective administration and development of the project, including participating in training and delivering presentations.

e. Ensure that all responsibilities are undertaken in an effective, ethical, and appropriate manner, meeting the standards of Pathway Project. 

f. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders.  To actively seek opportunities to expand and promote the role of Pathway within the local community. 

g. Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required from time to time. 

Person Specification

Essential

Demonstrable experience of working in the domestic abuse charity sector and expert knowledge of the domestic abuse sector.

Experience in managing teams at a high level with strong team building and leadership skills.

An understanding of compliance, quality assurance  and continual service improvement.

Excellent written skills, with experience of writing reports, guidance or briefings specifically for Trustees or Director boards.

Excellent administrative, organisational and time management skills, with demonstrable experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

Experience of working in an environment with confidential data

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

The ability to lead teams to demonstrate excellent customer service  delivery for all stakeholders, clients and partners.

Understanding and experience of partnership working in a multi-agency, multi-disciplinary setting

Ability to use your initiative and judgment in dealing with colleagues, partner agencies or trustees without direct supervision

Experience of working with and developing teams of volunteers

An understanding that in small charities we often “roll up our sleeves” and support other areas to reach a team objective.

An understanding of and a commitment to equal opportunities in employment and in-service delivery.

 Desirable

Experience of or a good understanding of funders, reporting structures and the expectations placed on charities by funders.

Strong and confident networker who builds effective relationships.

Experience of working to and with budgets and managing budgets to ensure best value for money.

The ability to write  impactful, clear and concise  applications for bids, grants, trusts and foundations.

A desire to be part of a process to develop better responses to domestic abuse and evidence of a commitment to this area.

This job description may be subject to review and amendment.  The post holder will be expected to be flexible in her development of the job, and will participate fully, where possible, in all discussions about the nature of her work and the tasks involved.

The post holder must have a commitment to the aims of Pathway Project and uphold all agreed policies and procedures.

This post is open to women only  under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.  We value diversity and are committed to ensuring that our organisation is an inclusive place to work. We encourage applications from women from all backgrounds and communities and actively welcome applicants from Black, Asian, or other ethnic minority backgrounds and women with a disability.

Applications must be completed and submitted by

5pm on Monday 27th January 2025

Interview date will be Friday 21st February 2025  by invite only

Please complete the online application form found here and email a copy of your CV and a supporting statement covering letter

Job Title: Outreach Manager

Location: Rhodes House, Central Oxford (hybrid working)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £45k - £52k per annum

Reports to: Head of Selection and Outreach

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Outreach Manager to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role is a leadership role within the Selection and Outreach function of the Rhodes Trust, reporting to the Head of Selection and Outreach.

We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us as in early 2025.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges. In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, the Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, and our most recent initiative called RISE.

The role

The Outreach Manager will play a crucial role in devising and implementing a holistic outreach strategy, with a focus on designing and rolling out a self-sustaining outreach framework across all 25 of the Rhodes constituencies, supported by the central Outreach team at Rhodes House (comprising the Outreach Manager and the Outreach Coordinator, who reports to the Outreach Manager).

The role will be responsible for;

· Play a leading role in the development and delivery of the outreach strategy for the Rhodes Trust, supporting the 25 Rhodes constituencies as required to develop and implement tailored key outreach objectives based on the individual needs of each constituency.

· With the Outreach Coordinator, centrally manage and coordinate the Trust’s Outreach Ambassadors Programme, including the recruitment of Ambassadors (who are normally Scholars-in-Residence or recent Scholar alumni) and developing key resources, guidance and induction processes. 

• Manage the Trust’s outreach work and team: work with the Outreach Coordinator and Data Analyst to determine the priorities and oversee delivery of the relevant areas of data gathering and analysis, data visualisation and research.

· Support and steward the network of volunteers who are working on our behalf: training and mentoring outreach Ambassadors; supporting National and Deputy Secretaries and their administrative staff.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

· Demonstrable experience of devising and implementing an outreach strategy.

· Experience of generating and implementing innovative outreach initiatives.

· Proven leadership experience: demonstrated skill at collaborative leadership and team management.

Desirable skills and experience:

· Experience of working for a higher education institution, scholarship programme or charitable trust or similar (especially on a global scale) would be highly desirable

The successful applicant for this role must be able to demonstrate the following skills:

· Highly developed strategic thinking and planning skills; able to translate a vision into action and measurable outcomes.

• Proactive and independent self-starter; takes initiative with the ability to plan and prioritise multiple objectives/projects/tasks and deliver on time and on budget.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound situational judgement.

Please see the job description for more information

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays

· Competitive pension scheme

· Generous family leave schemes

· Private health insurance

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Personal development opportunities

· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.

· Cycle to work scheme

· Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 17 January 2025.

If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Learning, OD and Engagement Partner to work as part of our People & Organisational Development Team.

Imagine being part of an organisation whose common purpose is to help those who are severely impacted by mental illness. We believe that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity – and that’s why equity is one of our core values. We draw on the expertise, unique perspectives and lived experience of our people – regardless of who they are or their background – to help us become inclusive and anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider that reflect the diverse communities we support as a mental health charity.

The role sits within the People and OD team which has two distinct specialisms:

• Core HR, including Resourcing and Volunteer policy and practice
• Learning, OD and Engagement

The Learning, OD and Engagement team will have:

3 x Learning, OD and Engagement Partners

1 x Senior Learning Adviser

1 x Learning Adviser

The role will partner with Managers and Leaders, therefore, collaboration, influence and partnership with a variety of stakeholders is key.

How you will make a difference

The Learning, OD and Engagement Partners support the Associate Director of Learning, OD and Engagement (LODE)  in informing, driving and supporting learning, OD and engagement across the charity, based on a rigorous analysis of needs and ongoing measurement of impact.

The post holder will work closely with the Associate Director, People and their team to ensure that the whole team offering is based on organisational needs.

Interviews for the role will be in 2 stages, with Stage 1 taking place between 27th and 29th January, and Stage 2 taking place on the 4th February. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion 

Diversity is important to us and we appreciate difference through difference, inclusiveness and belonging. It gives us a deeper understanding of the world, our society and the diverse communities we’re working with. By including everyone, we are able to draw on the unique experiences and expertise of our people to help shape and enrich our workplace and improve our services. One way we are doing is through our valued staff networks which play a critical and highly valued role in keeping us focused on creating a diverse, inclusive and engaged employer.  We recognise and support staff networks and support groups for our ethnically diverse and LGBTQIA+ colleagues. We are also proud to have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status and are a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. 

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve; for those who work for us to feel heard, valued and feel they belong; and for our work to help tackle wider mental health inequalities. We therefore actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience of mental illness, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and any other gender identity not expressed here (LGBTQIA+); people who are neurodiverse, have a health condition, or a disability or hidden disability and people from an ethnically diverse background - regardless of your age, religious or spiritual belief, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, political view or socio-economic status.

Becoming a truly anti-racist organisation 

We have an ambition of become a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider - and in our efforts to influence policy and wider societal factors impacting on mental health set out in our anti-racist statement . We have designed a multi-year anti-racist programme of work contained in our Race Equality Action Plan which demonstrates our intention to hold ourselves accountable and be judged on our progress on becoming a truly anti-racist organisation. You can read more about our progress here.