Volunteer Project Officer Jobs in Bradshaw, Greater Manchester
Can you be an effective Ambassador for a great Carers organisation with a supportive and encouraging small team?
Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised with excellent communication, IT and administration skills?
Would you like to work for a well-respected local charity in Manchester?
Do you want to make a difference to unpaid Carers and their families?
For information: This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exemption) order 1975.
Therefore, if you are shortlisted, you will be asked to disclose whether you have any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, regardless of whether they are “spent” or not.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for Manchester Carers Centre – much will depend on the type of job you have applied for and the background and circumstances of your offence.
An offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.
We identify, respect, support and provide services to unpaid Carers, so that no Carer feels alone or unsupported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you enthusiastic, self-motivated, highly organised with excellent communication, IT and administration skills? This role provides the public facing element of our service, responding to Carers / professionals initial calls and emails effectively, providing information and connecting them with the right service. As well as dealing directly with Carers, the postholder will provide critical administrative support to the organisation and senior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, welcoming team who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of unpaid Carers in Manchester.
This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (exemption) order 1975.
Therefore if you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose whether you have any previous convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings, regardless of whether they are “spent” or not.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for Manchester Carers Centre – much will depend on the type of job you have applied for and the background and circumstances of your offence.
For this post, an offer of employment will be subject to a DBS check.
We identify, respect, support and provide services to unpaid Carers, so that no Carer feels alone or unsupported.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Cord
Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities.
We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.
Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:
- Empowering Women & Girls
- Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
- Climate & the Environment
- Economic Empowerment
- Supporting Stronger Societies
We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!
About the Role
Are you someone who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world? Can you bring knowledge and creativity in designing innovative and effective peacebuilding programmes?
We are looking for someone to support our programmes and institutional fundraising with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about addressing the root causes of and inequalities caused by conflict. You will be someone passionate about the work Cord does and who can bring technical institutional funding expertise alongside peacebuilding knowledge to our small and committed team.
In this role you will lead the development of new programmes and institutional funding bids in line with Cord’s peacebuilding approach and 5 main programme areas. You will manage proposal submissions to Cord’s key donors such as the EU, US State Department, GIZ, SDC, UN Peacebuilding Fund etc. You will be working closely with country teams to design and write proposals based on strong project designs developed in partnership with our local partners.
The role will also operate at a strategic level by managing Cord’s relationships with key donors and shaping how Cord communicates about its programmes and the added-value that Cord brings.
If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter explaining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the role requirements.
Please ensure that your address/location is stated on your CV or cover letter.
Applications are still being accepted until the deadline however the application review process is being paused for 3 months as a result of the wider ranging US funding review which has affected some of Cord’s programme.
Following the review process and its outcomes, a decision will be taken as to whether or not the selection process will resume. If it does resume then it will do so starting with the pool of candidates that responded to this advert.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Operations - Women's Housing Action Group (WHAG)
An excellent operations leadership opportunity in an accomplished Northwest homelessness and domestic abuse support charity
About us
WHAG is a leading Northwest based charity with 45 years’ experience of delivering quality support services to those vulnerable homeless women, young parents, women, men and their families who are affected by domestic abuse.
We support people to overcome the experiences they have had and improve their safety and life opportunities. We give them the information they need to make positive choices about their futures and then build up the skills and resources needed to take control of their own lives, to secure their own tenancy and maintain a quality of life in the long term.
We are also skilled in delivering relationship training to employers, colleges and schools as part of our mission to end domestic abuse, homelessness, and the breakdown of relationships.
WHAG owns 20 properties and manages an additional 80 through lease and letting arrangements, supporting and housing people in Rochdale, Wigan, Cheshire West and Chester. Our front line teams who number some 45 dedicated staff working across communities and in 5 locations take pride in our values-driven approach and commitment to providing person-led support.
About the Role
By embodying our values of Empowerment, Choice, Change, Strength, you will be an inclusive leader of innovative, trusted and person-centred, trauma-informed services.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will build on strong foundations to deliver on our mission and develop our capabilities for the future across a diverse range of services and projects.
You will guide and support staff in the effective support of clients and ensure timely and robust processes for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes. You will coach and innovate our services delivery, identifying and shaping new opportunities to achieve our mission.
You will build strong relationships with commissioners and key stakeholders including contract managers, agencies and other bodies offering support to clients to identify new opportunities for contract and grant based delivery.
A key member of the senior leadership team you will be help shape and implement WHAG’s business and operational strategy and deputise for the Chief Executive when required.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven management experience in delivering impact across similar person-centred services
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Understanding of safeguarding and how to assure its effectiveness
- Experience of strategic and operational risk reporting, budgeting, planning and management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical, monitoring and reporting skills and attention to detail.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and other use of database programmes for Operations
- Passionate about WHAG’s aims and ethos
- Have a high degree of integrity, tact, diplomacy and organisational spirit.
- Have a hands on approach and be a team player
WHAG is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people and communities we support, and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
How to apply
Eastside People is supporting WHAG in the recruitment of this role.
Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role including the following:
- Why are you interested in the Head of Operations role at WHAG and how it fits with your skills and management approach?
- How your application matches to the essential skills and experience specified in the job description and person specification. Please give examples where possible
The closing date for applications is February 14th 2025.
Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with WHAG on March 3rd 2025.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Location: Rochdale (With flexible working)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Starting Salary £49,000 plus benefits
Hours: Full time, 36 hrs with the potential to work flexible hours and one day a week from home
Benefits: Health Plan, cycle, Computer, Pension & Savings Schemes. Annual Leave: 23 days per annum rising to 28, 5 hours per year to attend hospital appointments.
You may also have experience in the following: Director of Operations, Operations Manager, Service Manager, Service Lead, Head of Service, Deputy CEO, Deputy Director, Operations and Service Manager, Director of Operations and Service, Head of Operations and HR, Operations Lead, Deputy Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Analyst and Database Manager
· Hours: 3-4 days per week.
· Location: Homebased within the UK with a requirement to travel to occasional meetings, mostly held in London.
· Reporting to: Director of Brand and Digital.
· Benefits: Flexible working arrangements, 28 days of annual leave + 1 day for your birthday (pro rata for part time), pension scheme.
· Key relationships: External relationships with CRM agency, contact across the organisation.
· Salary: £40,000 FTE per annum (pro rata for part time).
Are you a talented data-oriented professional who can work at pace to create insights that drive organisational decisions and oversee the data at our healthcare charity? If so, there’s an exciting and vital role waiting for you where you can make a difference to our global community.
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the Charity operations. This role will help to continue to transform the way the Charity uses data to make decisions. As data is at the heart of our organisational strategy for our next phase, you will play a big role in making an impact through this role. You will ensure the correct systems, processes and training are in place for gathering, storing, processing, analysing and reporting on data.
· Primarily the postholder will be responsible for: the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational strategic decisions.
· The effective and smooth management and upkeep of our database (MS Dynamics) as well as the organisation’s use of our database ensuring data is accurate and able to be used efficiently by the organisation.
The role involves understanding different systems and processes, and working with data challenges. You must be able to keep the end user in mind in your decisions, as the community is at the heart of all we do.
If you’d like to join us, we invite you to apply as soon as possible.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Analysis and reporting
o Lead on the delivery of dashboards, KPI reports, analysis and insights to the organisation to drive organisational decisions and demonstrate our impact.
o Identify trends within our database to inform our activities to drive engagement of our community and the loyalty and retention of our supporters.
o Run regular reports to communicate our database reach and scope, including using Power BI for data visualisation.
o Build and run regular activity reports, post-campaign reports and in-depth analytical reports to provide data-driven insight into supporter behaviour, using CRM, Excel and other relevant tools.
· Campaign management and data selection support
o Support fundraising team and community engagement teams with their data selections for email, mail shots, webinars, survey distribution and any other communication to members or supporters. Work with colleagues to understand their data needs, then schedule and project manage all data selections and segmentation.
o Work to ensure smooth data management from start to finish of campaigns.
· Data and database lead
o Lead on all data activity for the Charity, being responsible for the integrity of our data and adherence to protocols.
o Identify developments needed to the MS Dynamics database system to help the organisation achieve its goals.
o Ensure our database serves as a single customer view by connecting data through automations (supporting our external database provider).
o Build supportive relationships with colleagues to ensure their data needs are fully understood and met, including ensuring the right data is available for email selections (Dot Digital).
o Provide training and support to staff so they are able to confidently use the database as relevant to their roles.
o Creating and/or improving data-related policies and processes.
o Assist in the diagnosis of data and database problems and research solutions.
· Compliant use of data
o Ensure data processes are within relevant legislation, including GDPR and other data protection legislation.
· Data integrity and quality
o Advise and accurately maintain all data protocols and ensure that all data activity is promptly scheduled and actioned.
o Ensure regular ‘house-keeping’ functions to ensure that standard data is maintained at a high level.
o Ensure individual entries and bulk uploads and imports from website and Excel spreadsheets are performed accurately and on time.
· Supplier management
o Work with 3rd party suppliers to help scope and deliver database changes and perform UAT.
· Customer support processes
o Work with colleagues to ensure all supporter enquiries and interactions are dealt with promptly and efficiently – such as FAQ’s, responses etc.
· Line management
o Management of the Digital and Database Administrator, ensuring they are able to perform their role effectively.
Key Skills
Experienced and skilled data analyst with database management experience, keen to make a positive difference through their work.
Database Management and Analysis
· A passion for all things data-related.
· Strong analysis skills, confident with Power BI and advanced Excel, confident in delivering dashboards, reports and analysis to drive decision-making. Strong, demonstrable experience with Microsoft Dynamics, our database system, including testing database development.
· Able to deal with sensitive / confidential information.
· Strong understanding of GDPR and other data protection frameworks.
· Strives to improve and streamline processes.
· Able to identify system development needs to optimise the use of data across the organisation.
· Able to assess and problem-solve conflicting data to find resolutions.
· Able to generate routine reports from the database accurately.
· Strong attention to detail, methodical and accurate.
· Keeps an eye on the big picture of the charity goals and ensure all data development is aligned to this.
General
· Able to drive change – enjoys seeing improvement delivered.
· Experienced in managing supplier relationships.
· Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
· Proficient with Microsoft Office and, in particular, strong skills in Excel including knowledge of formulas, pivot tables and graphs.
· Ability to work well as part of a small team and be able to develop as part of that team.
· Strong interpersonal skills.
· Excellent written and oral communication skills.
· Proactive approach, keen to self-teach new techniques and methodologies.
About Overcoming MS
At Overcoming MS, we are here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing. We provide clear, practical actions for people to take and a supportive community to help people living with MS. The Overcoming MS Program uses substantial scientific evidence to show how lifestyle choices alongside medication benefit physical and mental health.
Knowing people with MS can reduce their risk of disease progression through lifestyle choices gives hope to us all. Our vision is a world in which living a full and healthy life with MS is possible for everyone.
Once people with MS know about the potential impact of a healthy lifestyle, they need to feel that the information comes from a reliable source so they believe in it and adopt the changes. The Overcoming MS Program is based on broad-based, high-quality scientific evidence, and lifestyle is an area that has growing interest and development.
By working at Overcoming MS, you can help make a difference to the lives of those impacted by multiple sclerosis.
Working location and hours
You are comfortable working remotely within the UK, as part of a small team, and happy to travel occasionally to London and other locations for meetings.
What can we offer you?
Our staff benefits include:
• 28 days annual leave (FTE - pro rata for part-time) plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Remote working
• Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter by midnight on Tuesday 4th February 2025. Please respond ASAP, as we will start screening candidates as soon as we receive applications. The role may close early if we find the right candidate.
In your covering letter, please let us know:
· Your motivation for applying for the role
· Your notice period
· Your current location.
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We make hiring decisions based on merit. If you fill most or all the requirements, please apply.
No agency contact, please.
We're here for everyone with MS who wants to take control of their health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
- You will be coordinating an innovative tenant-led partnership in Manchester, called Ageing Well in Place in Hulme. This is a rare opportunity to work on a genuinely tenant-led co-creation partnership that is achieving significant community mobilisation and positive outcomes among social housing tenants.
- You will work together with tenant committees and older and vulnerable people in high rise social housing accommodation to encourage social participation, build confidence and capacity, and facilitate peer support and leadership development.
- You will work closely with tenants to realise their ideas and aspirations for their block, their physical environment and neighbourhood, and their own wellbeing.
- You will convene quarterly multi-agency Ageing Well in Place partnership meetings and support tenants to build constructive relationships with local agencies and providers to achieve their goals.
- You will work closely with an Independent Living Outreach worker who will deliver one-to-one casework support to tenants at the same accommodation blocks.
About you
- You have excellent relationship building skills and experience of working with disadvantaged groups of people to take collective action to achieve positive outcomes for people and communities.
- You enjoy organising social activities and events in response to community priorities, interests and needs.
- You have an organised and strategic mindset and the professionalism to foster positive working relationships between community, voluntary and public sector organisations and representatives.
- You cope well with conflict and have a calm and grounded approach, with the ability to mediate different perspectives to come to positive collective agreements and ways forward.
About CLASS
- CLASS is a Manchester-based registered charity that exists to support a network of place-based community associations called Community Savers.
- CLASS exists to build the strategic and financial capacity of tenant, resident, and community groups and neighbourhood forums to achieve better outcomes for their local area. We support a range of community-catalysed and community-led initiatives and co-creation partnerships.
- CLASS works in alliance with the Community Savers leadership in all that we do.
- CLASS is the lead convening agency for the Ageing Well in Place in Hulme partnership which is a tenant-led initiative focused on the co-creation of innovative solutions for ageing well in place at height in social housing with a range of voluntary and public sector organisations.
- CLASS values wellbeing, family life, and work-life balance. We offer attractive Terms and Conditions relating to flexitime, annual leave, and a NEST Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Unlock we want to ensure that people with criminal records have access to the best quality support possible.
We have our website which receives over 1.5 million visits, and our helpline with nearly 10,000 contacts every year; now we want to take this support out into communities to make sure our expertise gets to everyone who needs it. With over 12.5 million people affected by a criminal record and with this number growing, we know our service is even more important than ever.
We want to build a network of community organisations that are connected to Unlock and have access to specialist training in supporting people with criminal records. This new role is pivotal to achieving the vision of Better Advice for All.
If you’d like to be part of this vision and the role fits with your skills and experience, we look forward to your application.
To help people overcome the long-term disadvantages caused by their criminal records, and work with government, employers and others to enable people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Would you like to make a difference?
Really Make a Difference?
Well take a look at this job – so new that we haven’t got a team name yet – that might be for you to contribute to. Manchester Mind and Gaddum have come together to provide a new and innovative service which will support people from hospital back to their home and crucially – onward support to stay in their communities. They will provide holistic and person-centred support.
Our purpose is to provide a collaborative and multi-disciplinary service to enable successful discharges from hospital. We will be delivering psycho-social interventions, housing and welfare rights advice, support to young people and peer support. All underpinned by listening and ensuring people feel heard. The team will be working with colleagues within the mental health, primary care and community sectors.
Manchester Mind will be employing the following team member who will report to a Gaddum Operational Manager:
Position: Housing and Welfare Rights Advisor
Salary: £26,726- £28,441 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 hours per week
The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:
- Ability to create a sense of belonging through the development of kind relationships that lead to people feeling accepted and heard.
- Knowledge about various ways to provide emotional and therapeutic support for people.
- Experience of working in a psycho-social way with people experiencing mental health problems.
- Keenness and ability to work in a collaborative way – sharing skills and talents in order to bring about better outcomes for the team.
- Experience of delivering social welfare law – particularly around housing (Advice Worker).
The deadline for this post will be 12 noon on 3rd February 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing 17th February 2025.
Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We Are Survivors are looking for therapists to come and join our ever-growing Community Services team.
The organisation has an ambitious strategy to ensure that #NoMaleSurvivorsIsLeftBehind and is looking for several new members of staff to help us achieve this.
You will help us to provide key services across Greater Manchester. The Community Team is made of Therapists and Community Development Workers to support men and boys to access the services they need. The roles we are recruiting are to grow this from our central hub wider across Greater Manchester.
Trauma Informed Therapist (30 Hours)
Role Purpose
To deliver quality assured trauma-informed therapeutic services to primary and secondary beneficiaries.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Deliver trauma-informed therapeutic services.
• Accurately record clinical interventions.
• Undertake specific therapeutic projects as directed by the Senior Management Team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hundreds of inspiring events. Thousands of participants. One clear purpose.
Event Assistant (Merchandise) - North & Scotland
£13.80ph plus benefits
Reports to: Events supporter experience project manager
Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement
Contract: 3x Casual contracts from May-October 2025
(this role is internally know as Event Merchandise Officer)
Hours: Shift times will vary depending on the size and type of event you are covering. Events take place between May and October with shifts between 5-13 hours.
Location: Covering the North and Scotland - including Cumbria, Northumberland, Durham, Lancashire, Yorkshire
Closing date: 3 Feb 2025 23:55
This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply.
Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
Eligibility: Due to the nature of this role you must be over 21 and hold a full driver’s Licence to apply to this position.
Recruitment process: Competency based interview with task.
Interview date: Week commencing 24th February 2025
Training Date: Compulsory paid training taking place on Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th April in Yarnfield, Staffordshire, with travel, accommodation and food included.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We’re looking for friendly, passionate and customer service driven individuals to join Cancer Research UK’s Event Delivery Team as Merchandise Officers. You’ll be acting as the face of Cancer Research UK, giving the opportunity for participants to buy event merchandise on the day or night of our events, including well-known events such as Race for Life and Shine Night Walk.
This could be a great opportunity for someone currently working in retail, or someone who has strong customer service experience looking for exposure in the events world. You’ll have the chance to use your creativity as you’ll create your own pop-up shop on the day and merchandise in the best way possible to attract more sales. You’ll also be surrounded by people who are as dedicated to beating cancer as you are.
" I thoroughly enjoyed my time working as a Merchandise Officer. The atmosphere at Race for Life, Pretty Muddy and Shine is electric! Spending your weekends raising money for Cancer Research UK, engaging with the participants and being part of a likeminded team is very special. This role provides you with a great opportunity to gain valuable event, retail, volunteer and fundraising experience. You never know where it could lead - I now work as an Area Event Manager for Cancer Research UK! "
April Davies
You can learn more about our fantastic teams on our event opportunities. Click here
What will I be doing?
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Generating vital funds for Cancer Research UK through the sale of event merchandise amongst participants and their supporters.
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Using your creativity to display event merchandise at your own pop-up shop, finding ways to maximise sales.
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Contributing to the energy and feel of the event by engaging with participants and supporters
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Providing excellent customer and supporter service.
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Managing the merchandising activity across a number of events including the collection and return of all kit, stock and transport.
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Stock Management – replenishing cycle
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Undertaking event merchandising set up, installation and loading and unloading of equipment on to the event site.
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Overseeing a diverse team of volunteers.
What skills are we looking for?
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A passion for events and generating funds for Cancer Research UK.
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Adaptability to changing situations with the ability to work on your own initiative.
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The ability to solve problems and respond to opportunities and challenges.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a range of people.
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Confidence to represent Cancer Research UK publicly.
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Good organisation and prioritisation skills.
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Understanding of what makes good customer service.
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You are required to have a driving license with the confidence to learn to drive a long wheelbase van.
What else do I need to know?
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You’ll enjoy an active and engaging day on your feet being fully involved in the flow of activities
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All events will require early mornings and will likely run into the evening so you must be willing to be flexible as shift patterns will vary depending on the event
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This is predominantly weekend work so can fit around your full-time job and studies. Ideal for people looking for additional hours while contributing to a great cause
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As all events are held outdoors, this role is perfect for those who enjoy working outside as it’s a great opportunity to embrace the fresh air and join in the excitement.
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You will be required to travel and stay away from home.(all expenses paid)
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You must be over 21 to apply for this role due to the nature of it i.e van driving.
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You must be Eligible to work in the UK.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
At Student Minds, we’re seeking a dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to oversee our flagship University Mental Health Charter (UMHC) Programme and Award, supporting universities to adopt a whole-organisation approach to mental health and wellbeing.
This is your chance to:
- Lead a team delivering sector-wide impact.
- Develop and oversee the delivery of ambitious programmes, ensuring they are sustainable and high quality.
- Build strategic partnerships across the HE and mental health sectors.
If you’re a strong leader with experience in programme management, stakeholder engagement, and change management, join us in creating conditions where every student can belong and thrive.
About Student Minds:
Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. We work with students, professionals, and leaders to change the state of student mental health. Our work is growing, and we are looking for an experienced and dynamic Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement to join our team.
The Role:
As the Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our sector improvement programmes, providing strategic guidance, and driving change across the HE sector to improve mental health outcomes.
The UMHC framework, launched in 2019, is a set of evidence-informed principles supporting universities to adopt a whole-university approach to mental health and wellbeing. To support its adoption, Student Minds introduced the UMHC Award assessment process and a holistic membership programme (‘Programme’) for universities in 2021.
Through the UMHC Award and Programme, we aim to ensure every university and HE organisation in the UK adopts a strategic, whole-organisation approach to wellbeing and mental health, creating conditions where all students can belong and succeed in the ways that matter to them. This ambitious, impactful programme sits at the heart of the Student Minds strategy.
The Programmes Lead - Sector Improvement will:
- Lead National Programmes: Manage a team delivering the UMHC Programme and Award Assessments, working closely with the Head of Programmes to set strategic direction and ensure successful delivery.
- Recruit and Train Assessors: Lead a team of over 40 Assessors to deliver the UMHC Award Assessment process to approximately 16 universities annually.
- Develop Events and Resources: Plan and deliver conferences, online and in-person events, and resources for our growing membership base (113 universities and counting in 2024/25).
- Build Strategic Relationships: Engage with the HE and mental health sectors to foster partnerships, identify needs, and drive improvement.
- Financial Oversight: Support annual fee reviews and manage a complex programme budget with significant income and expenditure.
- Drive Organisational Thinking: As part of the Leadership Group, contribute to shaping the future of sector improvement opportunities at Student Minds.
We are seeking a resilient, adaptable, and accountable leader who thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience managing complex programmes and achieving strategic objectives.
- Strong commercial awareness with a track record of balancing cost, quality, and time effectively.
- Extensive experience in change management, including leading teams through transitions.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, building and sustaining strong relationships.
- Strong team management and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Public speaking experience, with confidence in presenting complex ideas to diverse audiences.
- Knowledge of system change approaches, with adaptability to evolving processes.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Experience leading an Award Assessment Programme.
- Knowledge of the HE sector.
- Experience in or knowledge of the mental health sector.
How to apply
If you’re ready to lead our digital evolution and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you!
- Download the recruitment pack in the document section at the bottom of this page, where you’ll find more information about the role including responsibilities and person specifications.
- Download and complete our application form -instead of collecting CVs, we use an application form to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all.
- Upload your completed application form.
Application deadline: 23rd February
1st stage interview:5th March (online via Google Meets)
2nd stage interview: 12th March in person at our Leeds office
We Are Survivors are looking for a new member of staff to come and join our growing Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) team.
The ISVA team is focused on supporting survivors and their loved ones through the criminal justice system.
Your role will involve supporting the delivery of our quality assured ISVA service and associated intervention to primary and secondary beneficiaries, alongside the direct delivery of We are Survivors services. This role is also responsible for scheduling the use of the organisations Nightingale Suite where survivors can engage in the criminal justice process in a safe and comfortable environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.