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Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Life After Stroke Service based on the Isle of Wight. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

This is a home based role, offering part-time working. 

Position: S11241 Stroke Support Coordinator 

Location: Home-based, Isle of Wight. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week

Salary: Circa £16,043 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)

Contract: Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 2 March 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. 

The Stroke Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.

• Provide personalised information, advice and support.

• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes, which will help them to prevent further strokes.

• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities. 

• Organising and facilitating service groups

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK. 

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further 

information on the role. 

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. 

Please state any preferences for location and flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours and job shares are welcomed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life. 

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

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

Rays of Sunshine is an award-winning national charity that brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. Every day of the year the charity gives brave and deserving children across the UK the chance to put their illness on hold and do something they have previously only dreamed of.

The role:

We are seeking a Wish Granter with a “can-do” attitude to deliver bespoke, creative, high-quality and meaningful experiences to seriously ill children and their families. You will be responsible for planning and managing a portfolio of wish experiences including researching, planning and booking experiences, negotiating quotes and gift in kind with vendors and managing timeframes and budgets.

Requirements:

Creativity, organisational skills and the ability to empathise and communicate with wish children and their families are all key to this role. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, experience in project or event management, and ideally have some experience working with children and young people. 

• Place of work: Berkeley House, 304 Regents Park Road, London N3 2JX.
• Hybrid working is available with a minimum of 2 days in the office
• Salary: £27k - £33k
• Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent 
• Benefits: Unlimited annual leave 
• Learning, development and training opportunities

Closing date: for applications  Sunday 2nd March 2025

Interviews: Monday 10th March 2025 (both inperson/online available)

We’re looking for a flexible and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly Fundraising and Engagement team, helping us to engage with new supporters and grow existing partnerships.

With a particular focus on forging relationships with local businesses, groups and clubs, you’ll build a portfolio of partnerships across the area, inspiring support and deepening engagement. You’ll work closely with the Community and Events Fundraiser to feed the events pipeline and support organisations in running their own events and fundraising initiatives. 

With experience in community or corporate fundraising or an equivalent sales or marketing role, you’ll combine ambition and a focus on targets, with exceptional supporter care. It goes without saying that you’ll need excellent communication and relationship-building skills, but we’re also looking for a team player who’s happy to support our wider fundraising and marketing programme. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for a Young Women adn Girls Community Keyworker

Salary: £26,000 - £32,000

Location: Stratford, Hammersmith, Finsbury Park and community locations across London

Hours:                35 Hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2026

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. 

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

The Young Women’s Mentor Advocate will work with young women aged 15-24 to provide specialist 1:1 support to those referred into the service. The service is designed to be a “whole system” response to women and girls in the Criminal Justice System, so a key part of the role will include building relationships with statutory and VCS agencies, to support and encourage more young women to access the Minerva service, as well as setting up specialist referral pathways for young women in the community. 

About You:

 To be successful as the Young Women’s Keyworker you will:

Bring an in-depth knowledge of issues facing women offenders and those at risk of offending; both in and out of the Criminal Justice System. Have a strong understanding of the context and challenges facing vulnerable young women and girls, including the impacts of domestic violence, mental health, and sexual health.

Bring a significant experience of working with young women experiencing issues related to offending and experience of community engagement, advocacy and support work with young people and have proven practical experience of using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques with young women and girls, using a woman-centred approach to build trust and rapport.  You will demonstrate the ability to work in partnership with relevant statutory and voluntary groups, developing and maintaining strong constructive working relationships.

· Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 2 March 2025

· Interviews are taking place week commencing 10 March 2025

 *Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits: 

• A 35-hour working week
• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
•  Career development pathways 

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.

Groundwork is seeking a passionate and dynamic Goals for Climate coordinator, to work with the Suatinability manager to deliver an exciting new programme. Working in partnership with the Irish Football Association Foundation and Queen’s University, the programme aims to harness the unifying power of sport to mobilise communities in climate action across Northern Ireland.

Goals for Climate Co-ordinator
Location: Hybrid Working, Belfast Office + Programme Delivery across NI
Starting salary: £24,716 per annum
Term: 3 year fixed term
Hours of Work: Full Time (37.5 Hours per week)

About Us

Groundwork NI is part of a national federation, supporting and championing communities. We want to see empowered communities grown from the ground up, that are sustainable, happy and healthy places to live, work and play. 

Established in 1991, Groundwork Northern Ireland is a charity that is passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement: work with local football clubs and communities to take part in climate action. and adopt sustainable practices
• Training Delivery: delivery of a tailored training program to equip a network of Green volunteers with the skills to understand their carbon footprint,
• Developing Climate Action plans-supporting the design and implementation of climate action plans.

Role Requirements:

• Engage with emerging climate change concepts and coordinate a multi-layered work programme. Opportunity to develop skills in programme design, training, event organisation, and gain valuable experience in leading climate action initiatives.
• Represent Groundwork at events and meetings, collaborating with other organisations in the community and climate action sector.
• Communicate clearly and work effectively with key partners, stakeholders, and colleagues across the Trust and the Groundwork Federation.

Why Join Us? Groundwork NI is committed to being an inclusive employer, offering flexible working arrangements and supportive, family-friendly policies, including

• 25 days pro rata per annum rising by an extra 1 day per year after 5 years employment.
• 11 customary days pro rata per year
• Pension contribution
• Flexi-time arrangements
• Enhanced terms for expectant mothers and fathers
• Salary sacrifice benefits including childcare vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Personal development and training
• Financial support with professional membership fees

This role is perfect for a driven, curious, and collaborative individual looking to make a significant impact in climate action.

Closing date 5pm Monday 17th March 2025
We expect to conduct interviews during the week beginning 24th March 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.

Groundwork NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees, and we aim to select the best person for the job.

In accordance with national provisions for the protection of children and adults at risk, applicants for jobs will be required to undergo Access NI checks with the Police Service for Northern Ireland.

No agencies please.

We are currently looking for a Events Officer to join us at The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award (the Award) is a Non-Formal Education and Learning framework encouraging young people to find their purpose, place and passion in the world.

In more than 120 countries and territories, our globally recognised accreditation is available to all 14 to 24-year-olds, of all backgrounds, locations, cultures and abilities.

Through the programme, each young person becomes part of something special while developing their own interests, universal skills and life aspirations.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation is the international charity that drives and encourages the Award’s growth, access and impact across the globe. Working in partnership with organisations and governing bodies, we oversee the licensing of Award operators – including schools, youth groups, employers and custodial institutions. 

The Events Officer will be joining a small, supportive and collaborative team in which being a team player is vital. This is a busy role with many conflicting demands and tight deadlines, but the ideal candidate will be ready to thrive in this exciting environment. Experience of working on databases and/or organising complex travel itineraries will be key to this role, along with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Events team, work towards the successful delivery of a calendar of events, taking ownership and accountability of any assigned events.
• Manage online platforms for UK and overseas conferences and events, including data entry, reporting and site maintenance.
• Manage event registrations and attendee bookings for events, including accommodation, travel, visas and catering.
• Support with the management of finances for assigned events, negotiating best rates with suppliers, placing orders and processing invoices.
• Attend fundraising and stewardship events throughout the year to support as needed with guest registration, catering, production and travel arrangements.
• Lead on selected events and work effectively with colleagues on project groups to deliver successful events.
• Prepare event briefs and marketing materials.
• Oversee the team’s administrative duties such as managing the mailbox and setting up Salesforce campaigns.
• Support with the reporting and evaluation of events.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s strategy.

Please see the recruitment pack for more information on key responsibilities for the role. 

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2025 at 3pm. Please submit your CV and cover letter by this date. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Our vision is spark ambition and unlock opportunity so that every young person can succeed and thrive as a part of a fairer society. 

We work in schools across the UK to ignite, connect and engage young people from underserved communities to careers and employers who value talent over background. 

We do this by offering free employability workshops to students delivered by our talented and inspirational facilitation network.

You’ll be an inspirational, motivational and dynamic facilitator, with a passion for supporting young people discover what they are amazing at. 

You will be delivering exciting, innovative and fun workshops to large groups of young people in secondary schools in underserved communities across the UK. 

You will be flexible, adaptable and enjoy face-to-face facilitation opportunities, which connect young people, support teachers and engage industry volunteers in a wide range of skills-building and confidence-boosting workshops. 

Last year we supported over 64,000 young people build their skills and confidence and broaden their horizons. 

What our teachers say...

"I would highly recommend this workshop. Students were able to develop key transferable skills in such a short space of time, and then apply them to their final pitch. This was all down to the fantastic delivery of the facilitators!"

What our students say.. 

"The first in person workshop was very good in that I walked away with better a better knowledge of how to appear in interviews and what not to do to put off employers. The coaching sessions have been good in keeping me up-to-date and increasing my time put into important documents like my CVs all and all a great experience.” 

“The staff give great feedback and they are great at listening. They made me feel seen.” 

The facilitator role is a freelance position. We offer flexible hours with delivery taking place during school hours/term time in schools, partner offices or community event spaces. 

Our priority areas for delivery are:

• Scotland
• Blackpool
• East of England (Norfolk, Peterborough)
• Liverpool 

This is due to demand from our schools network. Please only apply if you can reasonably travel within these locations to deliver workshops. 

Please read our information pack for full details of the experience, skills and knowledge we are looking for. 

Safeguarding

The facilitator's responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the facilitator identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, they must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The facilitator will be subject to ID checks, enhanced DBS and criminal record checks. 

Job Role:

Forces Employment Charity delivers a specialist programme to support veterans in the Justice System who may be vulnerable, socially isolated, or need support to live or maintain a law-abiding life.

The Caseworker will Manage and support a caseload of vulnerable veterans in your allocated region. As an integral and highly valued member of the team, the Lived Experience caseworker will provide peer support and practical assistance to colleagues and people using the service.

This position is full-time, 35 hours per week with a salary of £29,000. This role is peripatetic in nature - it involves regular travel across the operating region (Kent & Sussex) and working from home when not out in the community. Working hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. However, there may be an occasional need to work outside core hours to meet the demands of the role.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role consists of managing and supporting the caseloads of vulnerable veterans in your allocated region.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Contact all clients within 48 hours of allocation.
• Undertake needs assessments and develop a care coordination support plan within 5 days of allocation.
• Carry out an assessment using the Outcome Star, understand and record Employment and Housing status, and other assessments as required by the Regional Manager.
• Review Outcome Star assessments at 3 monthly intervals to understand and demonstrate progress.
• Work with and empower clients to engage with the care coordination support plan and goals agreed upon during their needs assessment.
• Produce written reports when requested highlighting support given to clients and level of engagement.
• Support the Regional Manager and National Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Op Nova Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion and Probation Service.
• To participate and deliver presentations, making use of the media available, to statutory and non-statutory agencies as required.
• Work to identify and engage veterans with the service.
• Deliver emotional and practical support to veterans working with partner organisations to provide specialist support for everyone.
• Work with each client to identify future goals for employment, volunteering and or training.
• Liaise with other FEC Employment Advisors to provide employment support
• Ensure that all activity is recorded on the Salesforce case management system (CMS).
• Deliver any further activities reasonably required by your Regional Manager and the National Man
• Produce Incident reports without delay as per the Work Instructions on Incident reporting

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Competencies:

• Highly motivated and independent, capable of working remotely across a wide geographical area.
• Resilient and able to work with individuals with complex needs and cope with the rigors that arise from working with veterans in the justice system.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong IT skills and experience of using Case Management Systems, Microsoft packages and outlook
• Commitment to working with each client without prejudice and in an equitable manner, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences.
• Experience working with people using a mentoring or coaching approach to engage and support the individuals we work with to change their lives.
• Excellent team player who will contribute to a diverse and dedicated team.
• Driving license and exclusive use of own car.
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
• Empathy with and a good understanding of ex-forces personnel and the challenges they can face.
• Experience in soft skills: Public speaking, presentations, relationship building, and time management
• Strong communicator.

Desirable Competencies:

• NVQ Level 4 Information, Advice and Guidance
• Experience in using Outcomes Star
• Salesforce case management system experience, this training will be provided for the successful candidate if they are not already trained.
• A working knowledge of the Justice system and experience of working with offenders or ex-offenders.
• Experience of serving in the Armed Forces, Police or Probation Service

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Successful candidates will be required to undertake an NPPV level 2 police vetting, been a resident in the UK for over 5 years and an Enhanced DBS clearance. The job offer will be subject to a successful NPPV 2 and DBS enhanced.​

We actively encourage people with personal experience of the criminal justice system or lived experience of the issues facing this client group to apply for this role.

​Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

If you meet the criteria and are passionate about this role, we encourage you to apply. The closing date for the position is Midnight, 14 March 2025.

​Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received, and final face-to-face interviews will be conducted from the week commencing 24 March 2025.

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office

  What the job involves
Our Events and Community Fundraising team raises funds for Prostate Cancer UK through a programme of owned products, activities and events, in addition to third-party challenges. Alongside our two owned events, March for Men and the Grand Depart Classic, we also recruit teams in events such as the TCS London Marathon, Great North Run and the London Landmarks Half Marathon.

In this role, you’ll project manage a number of third-party events which take place across the UK, including our teams at the Brighton Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon Festival and Great North Run. You’ll also be tasked with identifying new opportunities across the UK in the charity events market.

This role will cover all aspects from setting budgets, creating a marketing plan, building the supporter communications, organising event logistics, delivering event weekend support, followed by remittance and thanking to ensure we maximise the funds raised from these events. Alongside this, you’ll work with other teams within Prostate Cancer UK to support the full calendar of events and take the lead with supporting our volunteers at our events.

Working with our Communications teams, you’ll ensure that we make the most of every opportunity, from promoting the events to warm and new audiences, identifying and building relationships with the strongest case studies, to ensuring a high proportion of event participants continue to support us after completing their event.

What we want from you
We’re looking for a dedicated person to join our established, experienced and high-performing Events and Community Fundraising team, that has ambitious plans to grow income to £16M+ by 2030. As a team, we work hard to combine our strengths and motivate each other and share a passion for success. You’ll be joining an experienced and supportive team that will help you grow your strengths and support your development.

You’ll have experience of working in a sporting events team with a background of assisting or leading with the delivery of large-scale events, covering aspects such as marketing, communications and event delivery. Ideally with a solid fundraising background to enable you to hit the ground running. You’ll also have excellent communication skills and can motivate and inspire for our cause. Strong organisational skills will be combined with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work to tight deadlines.

You’ll have the energy and passion to provide crucial input to this sector-leading team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate team to stop men dying from prostate cancer.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Ally's to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Ally's to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally.   

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.

The closing date is Sunday 2nd March 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 10th March 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

About the organisation

The Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) is the leading charitable organisation promoting the enjoyment, study and conservation of wild plants in Britain and Ireland. We aim to build a diverse community of skilled and enthused botanists, provide data and science to help address biodiversity loss and climate change and disseminate information to drive a passion for plants. To do this we provide opportunities for involvement for all through a range of participation projects, surveys, indoor and outdoor events, training opportunities and the production of books and other resources. Our Distribution Database (DDb) holds over 50 million plant records, making it one of the world’s largest biological recording databases and in March 2023 we published the third Plant Atlas, mapping changes in the distribution of British and Irish flora. Our latest organisational Strategy, available on our website, describes our future plans. 

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become the first Administration Officer for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland. The charity and our membership and activities have grown rapidly over the last five years through two rounds of strategic change. There is continued strong demand for our data, expertise and skills, creating opportunities to develop our projects and partnerships. We need excellent administration in place  to ensure we are deploying our capacity and resources in the best way to support the Society and our members and to advance the understanding and appreciation of wild plants.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to work across the BSBI, supporting staff and volunteers in the smooth running of the Society, helping shape processes for a resilient future. 

The post would suit an early career individual with an interest in botany/ecology who is keen to develop their skills and their network through a full-time post within the charitable sector, or an experienced administrator looking to make a vital contribution to a growing organisation.

How to apply

Read the job description and person specification available on the BSBI website carefully along with the job application guidance notes. Then complete the job application form and personal details form and submit these to the email address provided.

Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 2 March.

Interviews will be held online on during the week commencing 10 March.

The postholder would ideally take up the position in or before May.

BSBI aims to uphold the principles of equality and diversity in all its activity, including the recruitment and employment of staff. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of situation or background. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are currently underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. Should you have any questions about the role or require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please get in touch through our website.

You’ll work particularly closely with senior managers to attract, retain and develop a diverse and talented workforce. You will be responsible for day-to-day leadership of people operations, volunteer development, internal communications and learning. You will promote a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration across The Charity, whilst ensuring that we adhere to relevant employment legislation and good practice.

The role will be responsible for leading a small, capable team of HR, Volunteering, and Learning and Engagement colleagues in support of our strategic priorities. We’re a small team, requiring you to flex between strategic activity and hands-on operational management.

You’ll be an experienced Human Resources professional with the expertise and knowledge to develop and drive forward our people priorities, supporting team members and volunteers to thrive at work. And as a member of the CIPD, ideally Chartered, you will understand the importance of working in true partnership to advise and support your leadership peers. Charity experience is essential.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leading People Operations: embedding excellent policies and processes, and advisory support

• Provide leadership of the the day-to-day People and Culture team at the Charity, including direct management of the People and Culture Manager, Volunteer Development Manager, and Learning and Engagement Manager.
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including engaging Champions Groups e.g. EDI Champions, to make The Charity a great place to work
• Provide senior leadership advisory support to Heads of Teams peers and the Senior Leadership Team to ensure we have the right skills and culture to enable our strategic priorities
• Provide advice, guidance and support to leaders and manager on employment law, people policies and practices, and manage complex employee relations matters as required
• Oversee the management of people operations suppliers, including with payroll and pensions, and setting and tracking the People and Culture budget in support of our people priorities
• Work with the People and Culture Manager to develop and deliver innovative recruitment plans that attract talented and diverse candidates, and inclusive selection and onboarding processes
• Work with the support of the People and Culture Manager to collect and report meaningful people data to inform decision-making, supporting retention and engagement.
• Work with the People and Culture Manager to evaluate, develop and manage wellbeing programmes that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of The Charity team
• Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to develop a career framework that rewards and recognises strong performance and provides meaningful career development opportunities
• Work with the Learning and Engagement Manager to embed a culture of listening at The Charity, where people’s ideas and concerns are sought, listened to, and responded to. This includes overseeing strong internal communication.

Leading and delivering people and culture projects

• Support the Director of People and Culture to lead and deliver projects and initiatives in support of The Charity’s EDI plan, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within The Charity, and working to ensure that our team reflects the diverse communities that we serve.
• Lead change management projects, whether that’s supporting organisational growth, redesign to support capacity and capability for the future, or responding to external challenges

Head of Fundraising (full time employment contract)
£54,000 pa; 7.5% pension contribution by St James’s with 0.5% contribution by the employee; 25 days annual leave plus public holidays. 

St James’s Church Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340 year history. Fundraising for the ‘Wren Project’, a £20m capital campaign, and plans for an endowment campaign, are well underway and the team is progressing well towards its initial target. 

This new role will lead the staff team, liaising closely with the contracted Director of Development, in ensuring the Wren Project funding is delivered, and that necessary funds for the social outreach, arts programming and running costs of the church are raised in a timely and effective manner. 

Experience in fund raising in the charity sector is essential, including a good understanding of the regulatory environment. Experience in fund raising in the faith sector would be an advantage. 

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. 

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+. 

Role description and person specification and application form (referee information required) can be downloaded at St James's website.

Closing date for applications is midday Monday 3rd March  2025. Interviews will be held on-site at St James’s Piccadilly and are planned for Thursday 13th March 2025. Aiming for a start date as soon as possible.

Deputy Chief Executive 

Role: Deputy Chief Executive 
Salary: £64,452 FTE per annum starting salary 
Working hours: Full time (35 hours per week) - open to flexibility 
Location: Homebased with occasional travel to the Stockport office and frequent attendance at events and membership visits 
Contract: Permanent 
Reports to: Charity Chief Executive 
 
Do you believe in the transformative power of education to change people and society for the better? Would you like to help hundreds of education charities (students’ unions) be even more effective and impactful?
 
If so, our client are looking for a leader who can help develop and champion students’ unions so they can maximise and harness opportunities for their students. 
 
About The Charity 
 
They are a membership organisation that provides expertise, resources, programmes and collective buying to give students’ unions what they need to thrive. 
 
They offer support in several areas from managing a £45m purchasing consortium to drive great value for their members, to development activity, supporting the best potential in students’ unions. Whether it’s championing the sector, coordinating conferences and events or providing support to organisations in crisis, They strive to make a difference for all of their members.
 
About the role: 
 
The Deputy Chief Executive role is a critical leadership role for the Charity. They are looking for someone who has strong relationship management experience, the ability to deliver and implement ideas, confidence in navigating in the complex political arena as well as being flexible and reactive to the changing needs of the organisation’s membership. 
 
The role holder will deputise for the Charity Chief Executive providing strategic leadership and effective governance of the Charity, its Trading Arm, and all Shared Services.
 
The Deputy Chief Executive will oversee Union Development and Talent work to support students’ unions in line with the their Charity Strategy. They will also be responsible for supporting the strategic work around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. The Charity adopt a flexible approach to line management and project management. Other direct reporting lines and key projects will be agreed based on strengths and experience. For example, if the successful candidate has a strong commercial background, they may also be asked to line manage the Trading Support function.
 
This role is a fantastic opportunity to test your leadership skills in a national role where your work can have an impact on the effectiveness of a whole sector. 

They offer an inclusive work environment and a very good benefits package. They are a flexible employer and believe passionately in caring for their people. They committed to ensuring that their team reflects the diversity of the world and the student community they serve. 
 
How to Apply 

Please download the candidate pack for more information about the role. 
 
Key Dates 
 
Closing date: 12noon, Monday 10th March 2025 
Longlist interviews (remote): Monday 17th or Tuesday 18th March 2025 
Shortlist interviews (in person): Tuesday 25th March 2025 

REF-219 822

About the Refugee Employment Network 

At the Refugee Employment Network, it’s our mission to ensure that all refugees can access appropriate, fulfilling and paid employment in the UK.

The Refugee Employment Network (REN) is the UK’s only national network dedicated exclusively to refugee employment. With a growing network of 400+ members across all four UK nations, REN is uniting a national community committed to creating opportunities for refugees, spanning a wide range of industries and professions.

About the role

As Network Coordinator, you will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the Refugee Employment Network (REN). Working closely with the CEO, you will support its growth by improving engagement with network members, ultimately enhancing employment outcomes for refugee talent and strengthening hiring practices across UK businesses.

You will collaborate with network partners, experts by experience, businesses, and refugee support organisations to convene and facilitate meetings, working groups, training, and advisory boards that share best practices, pilot initiatives, and build skills to enhance refugee employment.

Additionally, you will represent REN at events, speaking on the barriers refugees face in accessing work, and contribute to the delivery of impactful projects and programmes.

Purpose of the role

• Strengthen the Refugee Employment Network by delivering events and opportunities for members to share knowledge, best practices, and collaborate on initiatives to advance refugee employment. 

• Support refugees in accessing fulfilling employment that matches their skills,  qualifications and experience, and employers to access refugee talent through REN’s Refugee Jobs Board, mentoring programmes and Refugee Job Fairs

• Ensure the smooth administration of REN, including project and organisational admin, event planning and coordination, communications with network members, and managing job board listings.

Key responsibilities 

1. Member Engagement: 

• Act as the key point of contact for REN members, providing timely responses and support.

• Ensure all member information is captured and kept up to date on our database and website

• Organise meetings and networking opportunities to facilitate relationships, share learning, and collaboration on employability skills workshops, job fairs, and mentoring projects.

• Provide clear communications to participants, members and partners through emails, website copy and newsletters.

2. Event Coordination: 

• Coordinate a calendar of events, including job fairs, member meet-ups, an annual conference and training sessions, managing project timelines, registration, and evaluation.

• Provide logistical and administrative support for events, Job Fairs, workshops, and member activities including bookings, delegate lists, venue coordination and catering.

• Attend and facilitate in-person and online events, representing the Refugee Employment Network and welcoming participants and partners.

3. Mentoring Projects:

• Coordinate the day to day running of mentoring projects, including reviewing mentee and mentor applications, matching mentors with mentees and being the first point of contact for all mentors and mentees. 

• Design and deliver mentoring training, guides, and toolkits to ensure impactful mentoring experiences. 

• Monitor and capture impact through surveys, focus groups, drop- sessions, impact reports and case studies

4. Jobs Board administration: 

• Regularly upload job opportunities to the Refugee Jobs Board and serve as the first point of contact for employers, recruiters, and job seekers.

• Work closely with the CEO on the digital development of the jobs board

5. Administration & Database Management: 

• Maintain accurate records and manage project data to support programme development, insights and data gathering and sharing. 

• Provide the day-to-day administration of Refugee Employment Network’s projects, membership, events and jobs board.

6. Communications and Impact: 

• Create clear and compelling communication through the website, newsletters, and social media platforms. 

• Create case studies and social media content that shows the impact of our work, raises the profile of the Refugee Employment Network and showcases network members work in advancing refugee employment in the UK

• Collect and analyse data to develop impact reports demonstrating the effectiveness of REN’s work. 

Expert by Experience

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are experts by experience, including refugees, forcibly displaced people or migrants with direct, first-hand experience of the issues and challenges faced within the UK asylum or immigration system. At the Refugee Employment Network, we believe that Experts by Experience bring unique and powerful insights that can drive positive change in refugee employment across the UK. .

We respect that people’s identity is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to do so.

How to apply

To apply, please read the job specification and complete the Typeform application form by 5pm on Sunday, 2 March. You will be asked to upload your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) when completing the Typefrom application.