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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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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.

As the Head of Operations at Young Barnet Foundation, you will be part of a dynamic organisation. Here, you won't just be a number, you'll be part of the driving force behind our mission, working hand in hand with our visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to shape strategy, drive growth, streamline operations, and uphold the highest standards of governance.  The Head of Operations will be accountable for, direct, and oversee the operational activities and smooth running of the organisation.

• You will be a part of a senior leadership team, reporting to the CEO and will focus on the operationalisation of our Strategy, ensuring our procedures and processes run smoothly to support our front-line operations.

• You will need to have the ability and confidence to put your judgement and leadership skills into practice to make sure that the organisation executes strategies and plans in a timely and thorough manner.

• You will be a visible leader for YBF, both for our people and our members but also with external partners - auditors, accountants, third party providers as well as wider stakeholders/strategic partners.

• You will be responsible for our operational function; Finance Operations, Budgeting & Accounting, HR, IT, Data Management and Grant Administration.

About Us:

Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is dedicated to supporting over 200 members, including charities, community groups, and social enterprises, who provide essential services and positive activities for children and young people in the London Borough of Barnet. We are proud members of Barnet Together and one of a number of Young People’s Foundations operating across the country. Our ethos of ‘Generous Leadership’ drives us to work collaboratively, tactically, and strategically to build capacity within and beyond our membership. 

Key responsibilities:

Strategy & Operations - At the heart of our success, you will help drive the strategy and organisational excellence, collaborating closely with the CEO, Trustees, and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop growth-oriented strategies. You'll drive operational excellence by refining our functions, systems, and procedures to meet the highest standards consistently. You'll leverage data on the Salesforce platform to streamline operations and boost engagement with donors and stakeholders.Your collaboration with IT external partners will ensure optimal system performance and user experience. Additionally, you will support our Grants programming, reinforcing our commitment to impactful community initiatives.

Management - You'll be the leader of an efficient and effective operations capability. Your leadership extends to overseeing our annual prioritisation plan, exploring digital tools for organisational development, and reviewing policies and procedures. You'll empower our operational team and step into any necessary operational roles. 

Financial In close partnership with the CEO and our Treasurer, and working with outsourced accounting and payroll services, guide our financial journey, planning milestones, managing budgets, and allocating capital to achieve our targets. Your responsibilities encompass overseeing all financial processes, from payroll to annual accounts preparation and audit, while maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and charity reporting practices.

Risk Management, Governance and Reporting - You will maintain a high standard of stewardship and facilitate effective communication and collaboration, assist the Board of Trustees in governance matters and conduct regular reviews of the Risk Register.

Candidate Profile 

We appreciate you may not carry all the skills and experience set out below, but if you feel you have the potential to develop them and excel in the role then we would love to hear from you.

Essential  

• Proven experience as Head of Operations (equivalent) and motivation to take the next step into this leadership position. Strong interpersonal skills, outstanding organisational skills and sound leadership abilities. Knowledge of legal compliance processes, plus relevant charity knowledge.

• Financial analysis ability, including budgeting and financial reporting.

• Experience of strategic organisational planning, able to demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make decisions despite uncertainty.

• Experienced line management of operational staff, leading and supporting them to achieve agreed goals. Working knowledge of data analysis and performance / operational metrics.

• Proven critical thinking ability with excellent written and oral communication.

Desirable  

• Experience in risk management, including the implementation of controls to reduce risk 

• Knowledge of membership/infrastructure organisations.

• Experienced/track record in working in and understanding the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise sector, and especially with small, local groups.

• Experience of working with Customer Relationship Management systems such as Salesforce. Holding relevant qualifications to support the role; e.g accountancy, risk management.

Qualities  

• Commitment to the ethos and values of YBF and passionate about the voluntary sector and its role in creating positive social change. 

• A self-starter, a confident decision maker and able to manage your own time and prioritise workload 

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of how to

• Comfortable taking accountability for significant strategic objectives.

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

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.

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.

A Girlguiding UX Designer will design impactful and user-centred interactions, as part of services for Girlguiding’s members. You will play a key role in transforming how we design our services to meet the differing needs of our user types. We’re looking for someone with a proven track record of working alongside users to deliver interaction design as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

We're expanding our experience design team, and have two additional exciting opportunities for a design researcher and service designer to join our team! You can find more information on our website. 

Design roles at Girlguiding

Girlguiding is proud to be inspired and guided by girls. Now, as part of our transformation programme, we are developing a way of working and a culture that enables human-centred design to become more recognised and routine in our work.

This is an ambitious programme that is fully supported and funded by our Executive Team and Board of Trustees, providing a great opportunity to work with both our leadership and culture spaces, as we increase impact and girl experience.  

We're excited to find three new team members to support this foundational work. We are looking for people who have experience, but also the enthusiasm to get alongside us as we continue to create the right conditions for design to thrive.

About Girlguiding

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

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

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. We are proud to work with a number of organisations who support us to create and maintain a culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion in the workplace. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

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

We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are accessible to everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like support in helping you to apply, please get in touch with us. 
 

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.

Nature Recovery Officer - Fixed-Term
Reference: JAN20254944
Location: Home-based, Dundee
Salary: £26,379.00 - £28,319.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (pro rata)

This is a Fixed-Term role, funded by NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation, for 37.5 hours per week until April 2027. The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

RSPB Scotland are collaborating with Recovery Services in Dundee on exploring how supporting nature can help us meet daily challenges. 

This is a homebased role with the primary project site located at The Friary in Lochee, Dundee. The position requires frequent travel within Dundee to visit partner sites and engage with local communities. 

This is a dynamic and exciting role, requiring a passionate, driven, and experienced individual who is committed to promoting nature-based recovery and supporting community involvement in and support for nature. 

What's the role about? 

The Nature Recovery Officer is crucial in supporting the development and growth of our exciting Nature Recovery Project in Dundee. This position focuses on building relationships with recovery services and partners to facilitate nature-based activities and the establishment of a Nature Recovery garden at The Friary. You will work closely with stakeholders to design and deliver a programme of events, workshops, and training opportunities that engage recovery services, service users, and the wider public with the positive impact nature has on recovery journeys. Main responsibilities include: 

Garden development: Supporting the establishment of a Nature Recovery garden at The Friary, including co-designing spaces with local recovery services and managing activities related to the garden's creation, such as coordinating the sourcing of materials and bringing specialists in to support. 

Community engagement: Building strong relationships with local communities, particularly recovery services, to engage them in nature-based activities at The Friary. This includes creating and delivering workshops and events that promote the health and well-being benefits of nature. 

Volunteer programme: Developing and managing a volunteer programme to involve local residents in the ongoing development of the garden, gardening activities, and community events. This will include recruitment, training, and coordination of volunteers.

Stakeholder communications: Maintaining regular communications with key stakeholders, including recovery services, community organisations, and local partners, to ensure the success of the Nature Recovery project. You will also be responsible for reporting to the Project Manager on project progress, challenges, and successes.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

You will lead on all agreed project outcomes and drive the Nature Recovery project forward in a professional and enthusiastic manner. Therefore, you will have: 

• Experience of working with the public and partners to deliver events/activities that engage a wide range of people. 

• Ability to motivate diverse groups face to face. 

• Proven time management and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal forms.

• Ability to work creatively and under own initiative. 

• Experience in developing partnerships and working collaboratively with others.

• Experience with recruiting, supporting and managing volunteers.

• Competent IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office). 

• Knowledge of basic Health and Safety procedures including risk assessment for workshops and events.

Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Knowledge of and/or experience with Dundee and the recovery landscape, or ability to prove transferable knowledge and skills.

Closing date: 23:59, Tue, 25th Feb 2025

We will conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 10 March 2025, with a view to the successful candidate starting from week commencing 14 April 2025. 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We will deliver a 30 minute online presentation about the Nature Recovery project on Thursday 13 February at 10am. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the wider work in Dundee. This session will be recorded, and available on request after 13 February. 

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a CV and complete a short application. Please explain in your cover letter how you meet the criteria set above.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require completion of a PVG in addition to the standard pre-employment checks.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

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.

 

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.

In this role, you will be responsible for raising significant funds from corporate, community, trusts, and foundations. You will work closely with the CEO to secure new business partnerships, ensuring sustainable, long-term funding and income generation for YBF. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will develop and deliver strategies to manage and oversee fundraising and communications activities. 

About Us:

Young Barnet Foundation (YBF) is dedicated to supporting over 200 members, including charities, community groups, and social enterprises, who provide essential services and positive activities for children and young people in the London Borough of Barnet. We are proud members of Barnet Together and one of a number of Young People’s Foundations operating across the country. Our ethos of ‘Generous Leadership’ drives us to work collaboratively, tactically, and strategically to build capacity within and beyond our membership. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement the YBF Fundraising Strategy to ensure a diverse range of income sources and fundraising opportunities. 

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Trusts & Foundations, including applications, M&E reporting (supported by our Data Officer), and attending key networking events. 

• Manage the Community Fundraising Programme, including building a volunteer community fundraising resource, building and maintaining relationships with community fundraising ‘champions’, and providing excellent supporter care. 

• Plan, develop, and deliver new community fundraising products, campaigns, and events that resonate with stakeholders, including members, donors, and volunteers. 

• Working with the CEO, identify opportunities to grow our Sector Grants funds through partnerships with funders, corporates, and individual donors. 

• Oversee the Comms & Marketing team to promote community fundraising, develop content for social channels, e-comms, webpages, and fundraising packs. 

• Build collaborative relationships with peers across the charity. 

• Support and implement strategies to achieve sustainable, long-term funding and income generation for the children and young people’s sector in Barnet through our Membership

Candidate Profile: 

Essential: 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, strong networking skills, and a proven track record of achieving fundraising targets. 

• Experience in community development and community fundraising. 

• Strong literacy skills for bid writing, financial literacy, and experience with project budgets. 

• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders and building successful partnerships. 

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Ability to line manage a small team. 

Desirable: 

• Understanding of current voluntary and community sector concerns. 

• Project management experience. 

• Marketing and event organisation experience. 

Qualities: 

• Strong leadership skills, self-motivated, and able to manage time and prioritise workload. 

• Confident decision-maker with proven project delivery skills. 

• Passionate about the voluntary sector and committed to the ethos and values of YBF. 

• Commitment to inclusion, equality, and diversity, and an understanding of how to promote them in the workplace. 

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. 

We currently have a 6-month opportunity for someone to join us as a Direct Marketing Officer - Regular Giving (Lottery & Lead Generation).

As part of this role, you will manage and deliver a series of high standard direct marketing campaigns across our Regular Giving programme. You will be recruiting, retaining and upgrading regular donors to generate agreed income through a variety of direct marketing methods such as direct dialogue, DRTV, digital, and direct mail. You’ll also be encouraging regular monthly gifts or support via one of our main products such as general Regular Giving and Sponsorship, our Lottery, Value Exchange programme and other methods of committed giving as they arise.

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 March 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 10th 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a full/part time HR Coordinator to join our team at Talkback UK Ltd on a permanent basis. The successful person will deliver comprehensive HR administration services and offer clear and consistent guidance to staff. This includes managing the employee lifecycle, recruitment and onboarding, payroll, management of the HR database and ensuring staff are well supported at all times.

What we offer:

· A starting salary of £25-£28,000 depending on experience.

· 23 days’ leave + 8 public bank holidays (increasing to 27 days with long service) 

           Long Service awards

· Pension scheme (3% employer contribution)

· Hybrid working (minimum of 80% of working hours in the office)

· Employee Assistance Programme and health cash-back scheme

· Death in service benefit

· Critical Illness benefit

· Free parking

We are a charity whose vision is to enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

We started 24 years ago with the aim of giving people with a learning disability a voice that was listened to and we have grown to become a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, primarily across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. We support people aged 16 and above through services such as education, health and wellbeing and employment support. We employ around 60 staff alongside a dedicated team of volunteers.

What we're looking for:

An empathetic and outgoing communication style, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people.

A helpful and supportive team member, able to work with a sense of urgency and use your initiative to get things done, both on your own and collaboratively.

A conscientious and disciplined approach to work – you are well organised, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy and are comfortable with pressure and challenge, managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Good knowledge of UK employment legislation with a level 5 professional CIPD qualification