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This role presents an opportunity to combine your financial skills alongside the implementation of accounting software, whilst contributing to the mission and purpose of SIM.  The ideal candidate will be passionate about collaborating with financial colleagues across the world to adjust our financial processes to enable the best use of software tools. Most of the work will be done remotely but some global travel will be required. 

About Us

SIM is an international mission organisation with around 4,000 workers serving in more than 70 countries.  This role sits within the SIM International Finance Team.

Ministry Leadership and Services (MLS) Ltd is a UK registered not-for-profit company.  MLS employees and volunteers work collaboratively with others from different parts of SIM, offering leadership and administrative support to the work of SIM, as part of SIM’s International structure. MLS is the employer for SIM International staff in the UK.

Goal of this role:

SIM successfully utilises Oracle NetSuite finance software throughout 50+ SIM entities.

• Operate as the Finance (functional) owner of SIM’s use and development of Oracle NetSuite finance software.
• Collaborate with other non-Finance users of NetSuite to ensure full integration.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders of IT systems used within SIM to ensure best integrated solutions. 
• Lead the implementation of NetSuite financials to the SIM entities that are yet to implement.
• Provide the main accounting input to the implementation and development team.
• Become fluent in SIM finance systems and processes.
• Manage support to users of the NetSuite system, in conjunction with others in the Finance and IT teams.
• Recommend and implement changes to SIM global finance processes to enable best practice use of software tools.
• Ensure any changes in SIM practices and processes after implementation of software, are fully documented.
• Advise Global Director of Finance of any significant issues arising with software, with possible action plans.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Commitment to the ethos, SIM Commitment statement and Purpose & Mission of SIM
• Professional Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA etc.) or similar level of expertise through experience
• Technically strong in accounting and comfortable with handling complex scenarios
• Interest in accounting software, systems and processes
• Ability to delegate tasks and manage a team
• Ability to thrive in a team but also be proactive and free thinking in suggesting solutions
• Oral and written fluency in English and good communication skills
• Excellent administrative and computer skills including MS office programs
• Ability to work collaboratively across cultures
• Experience and ability in working remotely from other team members and supervisor

Desirable:

• Prior Oracle NetSuite experience
• Prior software implementation experience
• Working knowledge of at least one other language used by SIM finance teams (e.g. French or Spanish) 

Please apply through our secure link. You will be asked to upload your CV/Resume which should have a full employment history, explaining any gaps in employment.   A cover letter is not required though you are free to upload one if you wish.

 

Do you have a passion for digital communications and engaging public policy research? Are you interested in a varied, creative and tech-focused role working on high-profile digital content? If so, come and work with us at the Nuffield Trust.

We are looking for someone who can apply their technical and creative skills to produce clear and engaging outputs. You will have a thoughtful and proactive approach to learning on the job, becoming as comfortable creating striking and informative interactive charts as updating and publishing web pages or designing graphics for social media.

You will be part of a communications team that works with researchers across the Trust to promote our work to improve the quality of health care in the UK.

You’ll spend your time:

• Working with our Digital & Design Manager to analyse our content outputs to better understand engagement, profile and impact with the work that we do.
• Providing day-to-day website management.
• Supporting the social media team in creating memorable and clear outputs for social media, publications and e-newsletters.
• Supporting the Digital & Design Manager to maintain Nuffield Trust’s reputation for charts and other data visualisations.
• Contributing ideas and feedback to web development projects.

We’d really like to meet you if you have:

• Experience of working with content management systems.
• A developing understanding of how website analytics are monitored and reported.
• A keenness to gain knowledge of web programming languages such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• The ability to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment.
• A willingness to learn and experiment on the job to take the Nuffield Trust’s digital profile forward.

To learn more about the role, please download a copy of the Candidate Brief.

Hours: Full-time (part-time/flexible working considered).
Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover for six months.

To apply, please go to The Nuffield Trust Recruitment site via the Apply button and complete the online application process.

Closing date: 10pm on Sunday 9 March 2025.

While we understand that AI can be a useful tool, it is essential that users of AI are aware of its limitations. We expect candidates to be able to demonstrate original thought in showcasing the relevance of their individual experiences in their application and during interviews.

Please note that the diversity monitoring questions are optional and will not be shared with the selection panel. The selection panel will only have access to your CV and your statement of suitability for the post.

The Nuffield Trust is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and appointed solely on their suitability for the post irrespective of ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital/civil partnership status or religion/belief.

Offers of employment will be conditional upon the receipt of two satisfactory references. Applicants must also have the right to work in the UK. For further information, please visit the UKVI website.

Strictly no agencies.

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Resources directorate is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and supporting the financial, technological, infrastructure and compliance services across Battersea.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Procurement Specialist, to support the Contract and Procurement Manager in providing procurement expertise and guidance as well as contract management support for a wide range of specialist areas, including facilities, marketing and digital services, helping to promote the procurement strategy, policy and function across Battersea. As a key point of contact for internal stakeholders you will explore opportunities to aggregate purchasing power, reduce risk, and to ensure Battersea gets value for money.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a procurement environment, thorough knowledge of contracts and sourcing processes, and experience of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision.

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: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 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.

Position: Executive Assistant
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1*, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.

About us 
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job 
We’re looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied role.

Delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.

Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as key stakeholder and volunteers, you’ll be part of our EA Team.  You will provide direct administrative support for two of our Executive Directors and help ensure that our Executive Group have the support they need.

You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretariat support.

As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.

Closing date for applications: 9 am Monday 3 March 2025

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

We currently have the opportunity for a new Feline Behaviour & Training Advisor to join our team at Brands Hatch. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the best practice management of cats, including welfare and temperament assessments. You will also support in the provision of behavioural and welfare training and expert guidance for staff, volunteers, and customers.

Whilst primarily based at our Brands Hatch Centre, this role will require weekly travel to our Battersea London Centre. For this 1 day at Battersea London, travel expenses will be reimbursed and hours are 9am-4pm, instead of the usual 8am-5pm.

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 for full time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• 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
• 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.

Working with our animals:
Working with our rescues is a very rewarding experience. Your work plays a vital role in giving our dogs and cats a chance at finding their forever home. Everyday will be different and will come with its own unique challenges. We are looking for people with the resilience and adaptability to handle all aspects of this role. It is important to note that the role does involve a lot of physical tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals.

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 March 2025
Interview date(s): 13th/14th March 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.

HR Coordinator, L'Arche London

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week (days and times to be agreed to ensure all aspects of the role are covered)

Salary: £35,830.08 (pro rata to 22.5 hours £21,498.04) inc London Weighting. Wages paid monthly on or around 23rd of each month.  

Place of work: L’Arche London office in West Norwood, London SE27. Some remote working may be possible in agreement with the line manager.

Contract type: Permanent, Part-time

Reports to: L'Arche London Community Leader / Director

Direct reports: HR Administrator, Training and Formation Coordinator, Volunteers Coordinator 

Closing date: Wednesday, 5th March at 23:59

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

- Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about. 
- Achieve professional qualifications while benefiting from exceptional training and development opportunities. 
- Interest free loans and salary advances available 
- Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work. 
- Free DBS / PVG checks 
- Free SSSC registration 
- Free Blue Light Card 
- Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role 
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone 
- Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave 
- Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave 
- Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings 
- Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate 
- Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided 
- Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members 
- Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

The HR Coordinator would lead HR functions in L’Arche London, overseeing all HR aspects, managing a small team, and coordinating with L’Arche UK for HR support, recruitment, and payroll administration. 
You will play an integral part in the leadership of L’Arche London and will help shape its future development.

The HR Coordinator is responsible for:

- Oversee the recruitment, induction and retention of all L’Arche London’s teams. 
- Manage all of L’Arche London’s HR systems and procedures, ensuring they meet all regulatory and organisational requirements. 
- Lead on and support L’Arche London’s teams with all probation, supervision, appraisal, discipline, conduct and competency issues. 
- Management of L’Arche London’s payroll systems. 
- Monitoring and management of HR budget. 
- Line manage the HR Administrator, Training and Formation Co-ordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, and other assistants as required. 
- Collaborate with the L’Arche UK HR team and other HR Co-ordinators across L’Arche UK’s Communities. 

Key relationships:

- Network of HR leads in each community 
- National HR/Recruitment advisor
- Community Leader, and L’Arche London Community Coordinating Team
- L’Arche London Support Assistants                   

Essential Criteria:

- Experience of working in HR, including recruitment, record keeping, supporting managers to implement policies, and responding to queries from team members. 
- Knowledge of legal requirements and good practice in employment issues. 
- Demonstrable interest and enthusiasm for the purpose of L’Arche and empathy with values and current strategy. 
- Experience of managing a team. 
- Monitoring work/projects.
- Experience managing records and databases in compliance with GDPR.

ABOUT L'ARCHE LONDON
At L’Arche London we build Communities together with people with learning disabilities rather than doing it for them, and we are committed to mutually transforming relationships in a world where all belong. 

L’Arche London is a diverse and inclusive Christian community of 100 people with and without learning disabilities, sharing ordinary life and building extraordinary relationships. Excellence in care and a commitment to living in community is what makes us unique. We are a high quality care and support provider, regulated by the Care Quality Commission in England.

Are you inspired to bring your skills, experience and values to support our vision of a more human society? 

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 5th March.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 13th March, and Friday, 14th March.

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification, submit your CV, and answer the questions from online application form.

Please note there is no visa sponsorship available for this role.

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

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The Woodland Trust is looking for a Partnership Lead – Tree Equity (known internally as Tree Equity Lead) in our Wales team to lead the influencing and supporting of local and planning authorities, groups and communities across Wales so that they can realise the multiple benefits of trees and woods.

The Role: 
•    In particular, this role will collaborate with and develop local partnerships to embed the protection and expansion of tree cover in local policy and practice, with a particular focus on protecting and increasing urban tree cover in areas of low tree equity.
•    Manage the Trust’s involvement in key partnership projects and ensure that the benefits and learnings of this demonstrator activity is communicated with impact across the networks of local decision-makers in Wales. 
•    This role will be the Trust’s lead advocate for tree equity and urban trees in Wales, inspiring and working closely with others, both internally and externally, on urban tree matters. Collaborate with colleagues across the UK to maximise the Trust’s UK-wide impact and deliver against UK programmes such as Tree Equity.
•    Provide expert support, training and advice to local decision-making and community audiences on the value of trees and woods, their planting and protection and where necessary, procure and manage consultants, agents and technical specialists to support. 
•    This role is based in Wales and will require the successful candidate to travel around the country.

The Candidate: 
•    You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values—Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
•    Experience of working in or with local government,  local agencies or communities, ideally in Wales.
•    You’ll have knowledge of a range of local policy issues and drivers, ideally in a Welsh context as well as technical knowledge related to conservation and the environment, especially trees and woods. 
•    You’ll have a collaborative approach, with the ability to work with multiple teams, building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders effectively. 
•    Experience of developing and managing partnerships with excellent skills in networking, influencing and relationship development on collaborative projects.
•    Strong communication skills, both written and verbally being able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, especially volunteers using a variety of methods to suite the audience. 
•    This role does require regular travel around Wales. A full clean UK driving licence is required. 

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.  

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 31st March and Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Mae Coed Cadw yn chwilio am Arweinydd Partneriaeth – Mynediad Teg at Goed yn ein tîm yng Nghymru i arwain y gwaith o ddylanwadu a chefnogi awdurdodau lleol ac awdurdodau cynllunio, grwpiau a chymunedau ar hyd a lled Cymru er mwyn iddynt allu gwireddu manteision lu coed a choedwigoedd.

Y Swydd: 
•    Yn benodol, bydd y swydd hon yn cydweithio â phartneriaethau lleol ac yn eu datblygu i wreiddio diogelu ac ehangu gorchudd coed mewn polisïau ac arferion lleol, gan ganolbwyntio’n benodol ar ddiogelu a chynyddu gorchudd coed trefol mewn ardaloedd lle nad oes cymaint o fynediad teg at goed.
•    Rheoli cyfranogiad yr Ymddiriedolaeth mewn prosiectau partneriaeth allweddol a sicrhau bod manteision a gwersi’r gweithgarwch arddangos hwn yn cael eu cyfleu’n effeithiol ar draws rhwydweithiau’r rhai sy’n gwneud penderfyniadau lleol yng Nghymru. 
•    Y swydd hon fydd prif eiriolwr yr Ymddiriedolaeth dros fynediad teg at goed a choed trefol yng Nghymru, gan ysbrydoli a gweithio’n agos gydag eraill, yn fewnol ac yn allanol, ar faterion sy’n ymwneud â choed trefol. Cydweithio â chydweithwyr ar hyd a lled y DU i fanteisio i’r eithaf ar effaith yr Ymddiriedolaeth ar draws y DU a chyflawni yn erbyn rhaglenni’r DU fel Mynediad Teg at Goed.
•    Darparu cefnogaeth, hyfforddiant a chyngor arbenigol i gynulleidfaoedd cymunedol a chynulleidfaoedd sy’n gwneud penderfyniadau lleol ar werth coed a choedwigoedd, eu plannu a’u hamddiffyn a, lle bo angen, caffael a rheoli ymgynghorwyr, asiantau ac arbenigwyr technegol i gefnogi. 
•    Mae’r swydd hon wedi’i lleoli yng Nghymru a bydd gofyn i’r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus deithio o amgylch y wlad.

Yr Ymgeisydd: 
•    Mae gennych frwdfrydedd dros yr amgylchedd ac rydych yn rhannu ein gwerthoedd craidd—Datblygu gyda’n Gilydd, Archwilio, Canolbwyntio a Gwneud Gwahaniaeth.
•    Profiad o weithio mewn neu gyda llywodraeth leol, asiantaethau lleol neu gymunedau, yn ddelfrydol yng Nghymru.
•    Bydd gennych wybodaeth am amrywiaeth o faterion polisi lleol a gyrwyr, yn ddelfrydol yng nghyd-destun Cymru yn ogystal â gwybodaeth dechnegol sy’n ymwneud â chadwraeth a’r amgylchedd, yn enwedig coed a choedwigoedd. 
•    Bydd gennych ddull cydweithredol, gyda’r gallu i weithio gyda nifer o dimau, gan feithrin perthnasoedd â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol yn effeithiol. 
•    Profiad o ddatblygu a rheoli partneriaethau gyda sgiliau rhagorol o ran rhwydweithio, dylanwadu a datblygu cysylltiadau ar brosiectau cydweithredol.
•    Sgiliau cyfathrebu cadarn, ar lafar ac ar bapur, a gallu cysylltu â rhanddeiliaid mewnol ac allanol, yn enwedig gwirfoddolwyr gan ddefnyddio amrywiaeth o ddulliau sy’n addas i’r gynulleidfa. 
•    Mae’r swydd hon yn golygu teithio’n rheolaidd o amgylch Cymru. Rhaid cael trwydded yrru lawn lân y DU. 

Manteision a Llesiant: Mae ymuno â’n tîm yn golygu y byddwch chi’n chwarae rhan allweddol yn y gwaith o fynd i’r afael â materion amgylcheddol a hinsoddol. Rydyn ni’n gofalu’n dda am ein staff, gan gynnig cefnogaeth a chyfleoedd hyfforddi. Rydyn ni hefyd yn cynnig y canlynol:
•    Pensiwn Uwch y Cyflogwr
•    Yswiriant Bywyd
•    Opsiynau Gweithio Hyblyg / Hybrid
•    Gwyliau Blynyddol Hael
•    Tâl Uwch i Rieni
•    Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr

Amdanom Ni: Y Woodland Trust (Coed Cadw yng Nghymru) yw prif elusen cadwraeth coetiroedd y DU, sy’n ymroddedig i greu byd lle mae coed a choedwigoedd yn ffynnu er lles pobl a byd natur. Mae ein cenhadaeth yn ymgysylltu ac ysbrydoli unigolion i gyfrannu at y gwaith o fynd i’r afael â’r argyfwng hinsawdd a byd natur drwy ddiogelu, adfer a chreu cynefinoedd coetir hanfodol.

Ymrwymiad i Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant: Er mwyn cyflawni ein gweledigaeth o fyd lle mae coedwigoedd a choed yn ffynnu i bobl ac i natur, mae angen i ni adlewyrchu cymdeithas a’r cymunedau rydyn ni’n gweithio ynddynt yn well. Dylai pob person, ni waeth beth fo’i gefndir, ei hunaniaeth, ei allu na’i amgylchiadau, elwa o goed. 
Ar hyn o bryd, mae pobl o liw a phobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli ar draws y sector amgylcheddol a chadwraeth. Os ydych chi’n ystyried eich hun yn berson o liw a/neu anabl, rydyn ni’n eich annog yn benodol i gyflwyno cais.
Cysylltwch â ni i drafod unrhyw gymorth ychwanegol neu addasiadau y bydd eu hangen arnoch i gwblhau eich cais. 

Cyngor ar Wneud Cais: Er mwyn bod yn deg, rydyn ni hefyd yn cadw manylion personol ein hymgeiswyr yn gudd oddi wrth y rheolwyr sy’n penodi, fel nad ydynt yn gweld eich CV nes bydd y rhestr fer wedi’i chwblhau. Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich Datganiad Personol yn dangos yn glir sut mae eich sgiliau a’ch gwybodaeth yn cysylltu â’r manylebau yn y disgrifiad swydd a’ch bod yn rhannu eich angerdd am y swydd â ni. 

Hyd yn oed os nad ydych yn bodloni holl ofynion y swydd, byddem yn eich annog i wneud cais.  

Gwnewch Gais Nawr: Os ydych chi’n barod i wneud gwahaniaeth a datblygu gyda ni, anfonwch eich cais atom heddiw. Mae’n bosibl y byddwn yn mynd ati i gau'r broses ymgeisio yn gynnar os byddwn yn cael llawer o geisiadau, felly mae'n syniad da gwneud cais cyn gynted â phosibl. Os byddwn yn cau’r hysbyseb yn gynnar, a bod gennych chi gais ar ei hanner, byddwn yn anfon e-bost atoch cyn cau er mwyn rhoi amser i chi gwblhau eich cais.

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 31st March and Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Senior Communications Officer (Development and Engagement) on a permanent basis.

Job Title: Senior Communications Officer (Development and Engagement)

Reporting to: Deputy Director of Development and Engagement

Main Purpose of the Role: Working in the dynamic and successful Development and Engagement team, you will lead on all communications activity supporting our parent, alumni and donor engagement programmes. Responsible for developing and managing communications strategies and campaigns, you will also undertake a varied range of projects across our communication platforms.

An experienced copywriter and enthusiastic digital marketeer, you will work to ensure all communications are of the highest quality, on brand and align with our core values and strategic ambitions. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing principles and have experience in using a range of marketing software packages and tools.

You will be encouraged and supported to take ownership and initiative, bringing your own expertise to support the objectives of the team and the wider school. Integral to our communications strategy is the development of a new alumni website due to launch in 2025.

You will work to increase community cohesion and engagement, deepening relationships within our global school community.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Copywriting and Content Creation

• Leading on copywriting for all development and engagement collateral e.g. event invitations, programmes, brochures, website content and supporter engagement communications.
• Collating and managing the department’s digital assets for the purposes of content creation.
• Leading on the creation of our annual alumni magazine, The Pelican.
• Liaising with parent and alumni volunteers to create engaging content.

Digital

• Leading on management and content creation for the alumni website oldbrightonians com
• Working closely with the Archivist to ensure relevant historic content is migrated to our digital archive site.
• Developing and executing the department’s social media strategy, creating exciting content for the alumni social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook).
• Responding to comments and messages through all social media channels.
• Creating email campaigns and communications sent to our alumni, parent and supporter communities.
• Leading on the use and development of Brighton College Connect, our alumni networking platform.
• Taking an innovative approach to current and emergent technologies and trends to increase engagement.
• Reporting on engagement and communications activity.

Design

• Generating digital imagery and design to support social media and email marketing campaigns.
• Managing external relationships with key designers, publishers, mailing houses and digital providers.

Data and Process Management

• Planning and overseeing the scheduling of engagement communications.
• Working closely with the Senior Development Officer to manage communications preferences for the community and ensuring all data processing is compliant.
• Exporting data sets for all communication campaigns.
• Supporting colleagues to execute annual data projects e.g. data collection and cleansing.

Other

• Working to budget constraints for communications resource, providing regular financial updates to the Deputy Director.
• Maintaining a close working relationship with the College marketing department, sharing content, best practice, planning and strategies.
• Responding to relevant emails and phone calls from the community in friendly, timely and approachable manner.
• Supporting the Senior Events and Engagement Officer in reaching event attendance targets.
• Managing the alumni Shopify account, ensuring this is successfully embedded across website and CRM, and effectively promoted to the community.
• Any other reasonable tasks to support the team and at the request of the Director or Deputy Director of Development and Engagement.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have experience in the following areas:

Essential Criteria

• At least two years’ experience of working in a busy marketing/ communications role
• Strong copy writing skills, with excellent grammar and proofreading skills
• Track record of increasing community engagement
• Experience of using CMS, CRM systems plus digital marketing and social media platforms
• Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously and to competing deadlines
• Excellent time management skills and a demonstrable ability to multitask
• Good level of IT competency and experience of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative
• Builds strong internal and external stakeholder relationships and works well with others
• Approachable and professional communication style
• Excellent attention to detail and an analytical and interpretative mindset
• An enthusiasm for education and the independent school system

Desirable

• Experience of using Google Analytics
• Experience of design work such as use of Canva and Adobe
• Understanding of GDPR legislation
• Good financial acumen with strong numeracy
• Previous experience of working at a charitable organisation and/ or an understanding of fundraising

Hours of Work: 

Monday to Friday inclusive, 8.30am to 5.00pm with a 60 minute unpaid lunch break (37.5 hours per week). In addition to this, the post-holder will be required to work some evenings and weekend events for which time in lieu will be given.

Remuneration: 

The salary for this role will be £30,000 per annum.

Holidays:

23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service (of which 3 days need to be taken between Christmas and New Year when the College is closed)

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.
• Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
• Complimentary lunch is provided.
• Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
• Job specific learning and development programme available to all employees.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library

Wellbeing:

• Subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes, meditation sessions and use of the gym and swimming pool.
• Personalised health and wellbeing consultations.
• Generous sickness policy.
• Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
• Comprehensive wellbeing package.

For full details of the role, please see the Job Profile Document on our website.

The Head of Central Services is a brand-new senior role that has been created to give a higher profile to, and enhance the importance of governance, H&S, Safeguarding and compliance across The Brick.

Key elements of the role include:

·     Drive a culture of compliance at The Brick by raising the profile of safeguarding, property standards and health and safety, by sharing the positive impact of compliance work, and by clearly communicating the risks of non-compliance.

· Support the Board, the Chief Executive and Operations Director in fulfilling their responsibilities for the proper governance of the charity, and compliance with relevant regulatory authorities and standards, including Property Compliance, H&S, GDPR and Safeguarding

·       Be the primary interface with key regulators and contractors including the Regulator of Social Housing and closely manage the relationship with each to ensure that The Brick remains in line with their existing requirements and is able to plan effectively for upcoming changes.

· Deliver a comprehensive health, safety and quality programme which meets The Brick’s legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations, particularly in the key risk areas, for example, safeguarding, health and safety, and accident and incident management.

· Ensure that The Brick has appropriate measures in place to safeguard the people we work with (who often have complex needs and vulnerabilities) and responds to feedback and complaints from clients, puts things right where we have got them wrong, and we learn the lessons for the future.

· Lead the organisation’s strategic and operational approach to risk management and mitigation and lead the organisation’s business continuity planning.

Job specification

Team: Casework

Location: Mainly at our partner sites in Kensington and Chelsea, however you will also be located at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London, SE6 1BJ) and there will be opportunities to work flexibly from home.

Duration: Permanent role

Reporting to: Co-Head of Casework

Hours of work:              35 hours (5 days per week)

Salary: £30,000 - £31,500 per annum

Areas of responsibility

The post holder will be responsible for the following:

• Providing a specialist advice and advocacy service to the homeless guests of our services, which include partner day centres and night shelters through the winter season.
• Employing creative thinking and practices to ensure that guests are supported and motivated to achieve their goals.
• Attending appointments with guests occasionally when needed
• Referring and signposting guests to accommodation providers, health services and other relevant internal and external support services, as necessary
• Maintaining good communication with the Managers of our partnered Drop-in Centres, Glass Door colleagues and local statutory and non-statutory services.
• Attending meetings with the casework team, external service providers and partner organisations when required
• Collating statistics and outcome measurements of the casework service for both internal and external use
• Maintaining a well-organised and easily accessible administration system for the casework programme in line with relevant legislation (e.g. GDPR)
• Managing a small casework budget
• Undertaking any other duties, as required by the charity

Person Specification

Essential

• At least one year experience of working one-on-one and assessing the needs of homeless people or similar disadvantaged client groups
• Empathetic attitude to homeless and vulnerably housed people
• Up-to-date knowledge of the welfare issues and legislation affecting homeless people
• Knowledge of relevant support services available to homeless people, particularly in West London
• Confident approach to, and experience of, dealing with challenging behaviour
• Ability to maintain good relationships with colleagues and external service providers
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Ability to keep clear and up-to-date case records
• Experience and competent in MS Office packages
• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to make important decisions
• Flexible and supportive team member with excellent communication skills
• Ability to adhere to and implement Health & Safety, HR and operational policies
• Understanding of and commitment to Equal Opportunities
• For night shelter caseworkers, willingness to work a minimum of one evening per week
• This post will require an enhanced DBS check prior and during employment

Desirable

• Ability to speak Polish, Romanian or other Eastern European languages
• Experience of working alongside volunteers

Other

• Ability to work flexibly and at various sites, as required
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• To be able to adhere and work within Glass Door’s safeguarding policy and procedures
• To participate in meetings, supervision meetings and in any trainings as required
• To be responsible for own’s professional development

Are you passionate about making sure people affected by spinal cord injury get the support they need to transform their lives? Are you committed to enabling people to raise their aspirations post spinal cord injury?

If so, Back Up could offer you an inspiring and fulfilling role making a significant difference to the lives of people affected by spinal cord injury.

 

About the role:

When a person or their family member sustains a spinal cord injury it is a life-changing experience. It can feel isolating, and they may struggle to find others who truly understand what they’re going through.

Back Up’s Mentoring Service is here to help. We know that peer support can have a life-changing impact, but we also recognize that people seek support at different times in their journey.
 We are currently seeking a proactive and compassionate individual to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for reaching out to individuals affected by spinal cord injury who have engaged with our services. Through structured telephone calls, you will introduce them to our Mentoring Service where applicable, and direct them to our other services, sources of information and support where appropriate.

Additionally, you will assist the team when required in matching individuals with suitable mentors and gathering feedback to measure impact.

As a Mentoring Referrals Coordinator, you will be motivated to meet goals related to high-quality referrals and matches. You will also be comfortable managing data efficiently and ensuring GDPR compliance.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate and dedicated team, making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals affected by spinal cord injury.

Lived experience is an advantage; but most important is your sharing our commitment to transform the lives of everyone affected by spinal cord injury.

For full details please see our role description.

About us:

At Back Up, we have big ambitions. Over the next few years, we’re going to be transforming the lives of even more people affected by spinal cord injury.

Together we’ll be working hard to make sure everyone affected by spinal cord injury has access to the support they deserve; and we are the only spinal cord injury charity in the UK providing dedicated services to children and young people.

At Back Up, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. Please read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We particularly welcome applications from those from black, Asian or ethnic minority backgrounds or those with higher level spinal injuries.

In 2024 Back Up won The Times and The Sunday Times Spotlight Award for Best place to work for disabled employees. As well as this, Back Up has been voted one of the top ten charities to work for (Third Sector Best Charities 2020). The enthusiastic, inclusive and supportive spirit of our very skilled staff ensure excellence in the services we deliver.

 

How to apply

Please apply by emailing recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk by midnight on 16th March 2025 with:

· A CV detailing salary information for your most recent post and two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.

· A (maximum) two-sided A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.

· A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application, and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.

We will acknowledge receipt of your application, and then let you know if you are to be invited to interview.  First interviews will be held from w/c 17th March 2025.  If you cannot make any of those dates, please indicate this when you apply. 

 

What will the process involve?

The process will involve at least one interview round which will be either in person or online. There will be a panel interviewing you and you may be asked to complete a task beforehand to present to the panel. If you need any support or adjustment to the recruitment process at any step, do please ask and we’d be pleased to work with you to put these in place so that you can perform to the best of your abilities throughout the process and demonstrate your suitability for the role.  Please email recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk

 

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a ‘Disability Confident’ employer we are committed to the inclusion of candidates and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria of the role, set out as essential criteria in the job description, we will invite you to interview.

Note: if the vacancy receives a high-volume number of applicants that far exceeds the number of those expected, we will make a decision about the overall number of interviews offered. Of these, a proportionate number of interviews will be offered to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria, in the same way that applications from non-disabled people that meet the general criteria will also be limited.

Please let us know if you would qualify and want to take advantage of this scheme by emailing: recruitment @ backuptrust . org . uk.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement?

At Back Up we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Back Up.

 

Join TNF Charity as an Event Coordinator.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families? TNF Charity is looking for a dynamic and creative Event Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission, administrating and managing events that celebrate and support those who have served. Your creativity and organisational skills will be key in coordinating memorable experiences that resonate with our community and amplify our support. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team, bringing innovative ideas to life and ensuring every event runs smoothly.

We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented but also has a genuine passion for our mission. Your ability to engage with the community, build strong relationships, and inspire others will be crucial. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Join us at TNF Charity and help us honour our wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families. Together, we can create unforgettable moments and make a real difference.

Apply now and be a part of something truly special.

Here at Dorothy House, we provide compassionate care and support for people in our community with a life-limiting illness. Our focus is on quality of life, helping patients to live well and die well.

We are looking for a passionate Individual Giving Officer to help grow and manage our individual giving, regular giving, in-memory giving, appeals, and lottery products. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver donor engagement campaigns that inspire our supporters to give, ensuring Dorothy House can continue providing life-changing care to our community.

As part of our dynamic fundraising team, you will craft compelling cases for support, build strong relationships with donors, and develop impactful stewardship journeys that increase donor retention and lifetime value. You will also oversee email and online fundraising campaigns, ensuring data accuracy and insightful reporting.

INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum

Working in our fundraising team, key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of fundraising engagement campaigns, managing schedules, and working with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Managing email and online communication tools, ensuring the timely setup and automation of fundraising communications.
• Developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys to increase donor retention.
• Preparing real-time campaign performance reports and insights.
• Helping to secure new supporters and increase income through innovative engagement initiatives.
• Working closely with the Supporter Care Team to ensure every supporter has an outstanding experience.
• Ensuring donor data is accurate, up-to-date, and well-maintained within the CRM system.
• Keeping up to date with fundraising regulations and best practices.
• Representing Dorothy House at networking events and building external relationships.
• Managing and inspiring volunteers to support fundraising activities.

See our full detailed Job Description on our website for more information.

HOURS OF WORK

This is a Full Time position working 37.5 hours a week, working Monday - Friday (0900 - 1700).
However, we do also welcome applications from those who might be looking for Part Time!

The role will be based at our Hospice in Winsley, Bradford on Avon, with hybrid working agreed.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Hold a basic understanding of CRM databases with the ability to ensure records are accurately updated and maintained.
• Good attention to detail with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently to take ownership and responsibility of set projects.
• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrating a confident relationship builder both internally and externally.
• Highly organised and systematic, with the ability to adapt to changing prioritise.

Desirable requirements:

• Experience working in fundraising.
• Able to create effective bid proposals and reports for donor communications.
• Experience working towards fundraising targets.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Dorothy House is an incredible place to work; these are just a few of our benefits that we offer to our staff:

• Generous holiday allowance for all roles, increasing with length of service
• Excellent industry leading training and development programmes with many career development opportunities
• Pension with Life Assurance
• Travel and parking - We offer 45p per mile for work travel. There is unlimited free parking in Winsley.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Counselling and Mindful Employer Charter - providing our staff with information, advice and support for those experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or any other mental health conditions.

If you're a motivated fundraiser looking to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note that our vacancies can close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. We therefore encourage early submission of your application.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews for the role will be held actively while the advert is open.

Head of People and Culture

c£60,000

Full-time, permanent

London and hybrid – minimum of 3 days in the office

YMCA London City and North (YMCALCAN) is an independent charity affiliated to the YMCA movement that was founded in 1844. Our work is based on the ethos of the international movement, and we work across some of London's most deprived boroughs in Islington, Harringay, Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barnet and Hackney as well as the City of London. It’s a patch that over 600,000 young people call home. 

We passionately believe that every young person should have the opportunity to build a future of their own choosing. Over 150 years we have helped shape over 100,000 young lives. We specialise in engaging those who are hardest to reach, creating aspirational settings and delivering a range of interventions that allow them to thrive.

We hold a specialism in youth homelessness offering 400 bed spaces including move-on accommodation. We deliver an extensive programme of interventions that supports a young person’s physical and mental wellbeing and their transition to independence. We enhance this with facilities that benefit our local communities including a youth hub, community hubs, a fitness centres, community centres and through a programme of events.

YMCALCAN employs c.(no.) of staff, across several sites, and has a small People team including generalist HR, HR administration, and learning and development. 

As Head of People and Culture you will be responsible for the strategic and operational development of a workforce where each and every member of staff and volunteer understands their role and contribution to the achievement of our ultimate objective of turning around the lives of young people and supporting them to create a future of their own choosing.

The success of our people and culture strategy will be founded upon excellence in the management of human resources policies and procedures so as well as being able to see the bigger picture you will also need be meticulous in doing the detail.

How to apply

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement.