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The Head of Communications is a new senior role with leadership responsibility for:
Developing and delivering an integrated communications and engagement strategy to bring the diocesan vision, strategic plan and key programme areas to life, and build buy-in with stakeholders (e.g. parishes and congregations in the diocese) across a range of media.
Leading a digital channel refresh, designing channels (e.g. new website) and content around stakeholder needs and accessibility.
Day-to-day operational activity
- Advise senior colleagues (e.g. the Bishop, Diocesan Secretary, Archdeacons, etc) on all communications and engagement matters, contributing to the formation of relevant policies meeting diverse audience needs
- Line management of the Communications Team, lead on the preparation of the team’s annual operating plan, progress and KPI reporting, and oversee the preparation of the team’s annual budget and be accountable for all related expenditure.
- Keep up to date on best practice within the charity sector, latest communications and engagement insight, learning, and tools to future proof the digital offering.
- Build and maintain contacts with the Communications and Engagement community across the Church of England (which includes the East Midlands Communications network, the National Communications network and the teams at Church House, London and Lambeth Palace) to share good practice, skills and expertise.
- Build and maintain contacts with stakeholder partners e.g. Visit Derby, Visit Derbyshire, Peak District National Park.Lead the compilation, design, production and distribution of accessible printed, audio-visual, and digital materials.
- Take overall editorial responsibility for the development and management of all digital channel content (including the website) for internal and external audiences.
- Lead an expansion of the diocese’s and bishop’s social media presence, sourcing or developing content, sharing newsworthy information from across our diocese, and sharing impact reports.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Based in Rotherham, Parkgate (but with travel to other boroughs for pick-ups, you may also be required to visit our sites in South Yorkshire for training and development as needed)
Hours: Full time (9am-5pm mon-fri)
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Contract Term: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? We are looking for a supportive and nurturing person to join our Rotherham team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award winning nationally recognized organization that strives to make education accessible for learners who have struggled to cope in mainstream.
Some of the perks of working at The Really NEET Project
- 10 weeks paid holiday per year (during school holidays)
- Vitality Health package (with no employee excess to pay on claims)
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- 45p per mile for any work related journeys
- Minimal teaching hrs with small group sizes compared to mainstream education settings
- Dedicated time allocated for planning time, innovation and creativity
Who will I be changing the lives of?
All of our learners have an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and as a result all have some level of additional need. Some of the most common areas of need that we see are Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), Autism (ASC), ADHD although we work with learners with a much broader range of needs.
We currently have projects in Rotherham, Barnsley, London and The Midlands.
Main Responsibilities
- Deliver quality on-site youth work to help all our young people overcome multiple complex educational barriers.
- Responsible for the planning and delivery of Maths and/or English Functional Skills lessons in line with the NCFE curriculum
- To deliver and implement teaching and learning practices to raise student standards and progress
- To develop and deliver high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning that keep students engaged using creativity, differentiation and extension tasks
- Plan effectively to ensure pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving, those that are able and those that are excelling
- To meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENCO to prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Packages.
- To provide a high-quality student experience that enables students to succeed beyond their expectations
- Promote Inclusion best practice and contribute to the aims and ethos of the college
- Working with students from Pre-Entry to Level 2
- Responsible for comprehensive marking and written and verbal feedback for students
- Working in conjunction with the Outstanding and Good criteria for OFSTED
- To participate in weekly group engagement activities such as bowling, nature walks, climbing, graffiti workshops etc to ensure you build a strong rapport with all students.
If you want to work somewhere that values both its staff and its learners, then Really NEET would welcome your application.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by Friday 1st November 2024 with interviews being the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome of interviews within 3 working days. (subject to change)
For more information on this role and our organization please visit our website.
What to expect from the recruitment process –
- Application form submitted and reviewed by the panel
- Shortlisted candidates invited to a first stage interview
- Candidates who are successful at the first stage interview will be invited for a second stage assessment which may consist of an in tray task, scenario presentation or microteach along with time with the learners and a tour of the workplace.
- Candidate selection – the panel will review any applications and a selection decision made
- Recruitment Manager will make contact with applicants to let them know the outcome of their interviews
All applications must be submitted by 1st November 2024 with interviews being held the following week. All candidates should be notified of the outcome within 5 days. (subject to change)
Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake a DBS Enhanced Clearance check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and complete a Self Disclosure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol, and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK.
You’ll be responsible for arranging and confirming bookings for Theatre in Education play performances within schools, coordinating DSMF events and working with the existing Bookings Administrator to support our ever-growing delivery of drug education workshops withing schools. A key aspect of your work will be developing effective professional relationships with the theatre companies commissioned to deliver the performances, and with the schools we work with.
N.B. We won't accept just a CV so please fill in the application form attached.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £24,303 (£40,505 pro-rated)
Hours: 22.5 (3 days) per week
Location: Remote working with ability to come to London for meetings
Duration of contract: Fixed term for a year
Closing date for applications: Sunday Oct 27th at 11:59 pm
Skills Testing: W/C 28th October 2024 (if this date will not be possible for you, please let us know when you submit your application; the skills test will focus on writing and budgeting)
Interviews to be held on: W/C 4th November 2024 (Online)
Reporting to: Partnerships & Communications Lead, line/project manager
Start date: As soon as possible
We're looking to recruit a part-time Partnerships Coordinator. If you have a background in fundraising, strong written and verbal communication skills, enjoy building and maintaining relationships, and have a passion for migrant and sanctuary seeker rights, this might be your next job!
Responsibilities:
The Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the Partnerships & Communications Lead and share some responsibilities. You duties will include:
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Grant Writing: Write compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and update reports to secure funding from various sources, including trusts, liveries, and corporate foundations.
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Research: Identify and research a pipeline of realistic funding opportunities.
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Donor Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing donors and prospects, ensuring their continued support and engagement with EFA's work.
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Fundraising Strategy: Contribute to the development and implementation of EFA's fundraising strategy. Support on diversifying our income streams, focusing on other areas of fundraising such as statutory, corporate giving, individual giving, membership, and events.
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Collaboration: Liaise closely with the Partnerships and Communications Lead, Hub Leads and Project Managers to plan and develop strong funding proposals that align with EFA's strategic objectives.
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Database Management: Maintain accurate records of donors, grants, and funding opportunities on Donorfy. Communicate effectively with the finance team.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Help to monitor and evaluate the outputs and outcomes of our projects, and maintain accurate records of grant conditions.
Qualities:
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Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, partners, and colleagues.
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A genuine interest in EFA's mission and a positive, can-do attitude.
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Dedicated to achieving measurable outcomes and meeting fundraising targets.
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Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and motivate team members to achieve shared goals.
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Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and address challenges effectively.
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Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives and experiences.
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Passionate about social justice and committed to creating a more equitable world.
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Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, adapting to changing priorities and challenges.
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Open to working in a flat, non-hierarchical structure and fostering a collaborative team culture.
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Aligned with EFA's core values and principles values and principles.
About EFA
English for Action provides free, participatory, and empowering English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes for migrants in London. Our classes are spaces to build community and support students to organise collectively around issues like employment and housing rights. Our work currently supports around 400 adult migrants across London. We’ve become a national centre of good practice for a radical participatory approach to ESOL, informed by the work of Paulo Freire, and we share this approach through training, research and partnerships.
Organisation: We are a staff team of 8 people supported by a larger team of volunteers and 9 trustees. EFA promotes shared leadership and collaboration and we aim for our organisational structure to reflect this. In the last 4 years we’ve transitioned away from having a CEO to an executive team to oversee operations and decision-making. As a charity, ultimate responsibility for, and control of, the organisation lies with the Board of Trustees.
Fundraising at EFA: We have one permanent fundraiser at EFA, who works two days per week on this area of work. The majority of EFA’s funding comes from charitable trusts and foundations but we are also funded directly by some of our partner institutions to provide courses for their members. We receive some local authority/EU funding as well. We raise additional funds through individual giving, corporate relationships and earned income. We are keen to explore new areas of fundraising and/or develop some of our less well established income streams.
EFA employee benefits include:
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Pension scheme with employer matched contribution, currently at 6%.
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Pay rises in line with inflation wherever possible (we have a flat pay structure).
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Tech and cycle scheme.
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Flexible working possible based on your needs.
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Continuous Personal Development actively encouraged and training opportunities explored.
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Enhanced annual leave: starts with 24 days per annum pro rata, rising to 32 days per annum pro rata plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours) after probation, with some restrictions on when holidays must be taken.
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Full entitlement to days off for sickness (including mental ill-health), compassionate leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave pay.
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Enhanced sick pay.
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Collaborative decision making on organisational strategy and practice.
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Working within an organisation that makes a huge difference in communities across London and the UK.
Equal opportunities
EFA strives to apply equal opportunities principles both in its recruitment and in its work. We oppose all forms of unlawful or lawful discrimination on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexuality, marital status, religion, age or disability.
The successful candidate will be selected purely on the basis of how well they fit the person specification, as judged by their application materials and their interview.
We would particularly like to encourage applications from people of colour / black or brown people, who are currently underrepresented in EFA (as well as the non-profit sector as a whole). As an organisation which works with migrant ESOL learners, we also particularly welcome applications from people who have experienced moving to the UK, people who have learnt ESOL before and people who have English as an additional language.
Where two or more candidates are judged to be of equal merit, priority may be given to a candidate who belongs to a less well-represented group.
Learning language, making change - supporting migrant communities to learn English and take action for equality and social justice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Engagement & Activities Coordinator
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join a Learning Disabilities team as an Engagement & Activities Coordinator working within Supported Living Services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside.
Position: Engagement & Activities Coordinator
Location: Newcastle, NE3 3LZ, with travel to services across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside
Job type: Permanent, full-time - 37.5hr per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (dependant on experience)
Closing date: Friday 8th November 2024 at 5pm. We reserve the right to close this ad earlier should we see a high number of suitable candidates apply
Requirements: A valid driving licence and access to a car with the ability to travel between services in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside & South Tyneside.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to provide engagement co-ordination of all communication and activities to support the future development of the service.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Provide coordination and administrative support for Communications and Engagement projects across Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside.
- Manage events, including planning engagement activities for clients and colleagues.
- Implement recruitment initiatives using social media, print, and outdoor spaces, with client involvement.
- Support colleague engagement through surveys and feedback.
- Collaborate with the Communications Team on campaign planning for the department.
- Create, edit, and publish news stories and content across various communication channels.
- Produce website content, such as case studies and news stories.
- Organise and execute inclusive events, including venue logistics, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers or staff for event support.
- Evaluate activities and events through participant feedback to improve future initiatives.
- Build partnerships with local organisations to enhance activity offerings.
- Develop promotional materials and use multiple platforms, including social media, for event marketing.
- Handle event-related issues to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Manage tasks, ensuring timely updates and reports on projects.
- Maintain contact lists and manage communications, including weekly updates.
- Analyse and present data in various formats and ensure processes are followed for proper documentation.
About You:
We are looking for a dynamic person to join a caring, enthusiastic, and dynamic Team across. Focusing on the engagement and activities for the people supported. You will have the following key attributes:
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Initiative-taking approach to problem solving and ability to work under pressure and own initiative.
- Experience in developing professional relationships with others.
- Ability to extract, collate and present data.
- IT literate with strong MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint and social media or marketing skills.You will be required to register as the manager with CQC. Full support will be given to achieve this within 6 months.
Other roles you may have experience with could include: Activity Development Worker, Activity Development Leader, Senior Club Leader, Club Leader, Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer, Community Engagement Lead, Activities Worker, etc.
We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Communications Manager to join our Development and Communications Team. This exciting role includes overseeing the production of our supporter magazine, annual report and digital content. You'll get the chance to develop new communication strategies and be at the heart of communicating our impact. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in this role!
Who we are
At UCCF, we are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus. For over 100 years, UCCF has equipped and empowered students to discover Jesus and live for Him on campus.
We seek to resource Christian Unions (CUs), which are groups of students from a range of local churhces who join together to help everyone at uni engage with the life-changing message of Jesus.
Each year, tens of thousands of students hear the message of Christ through CU ministry. Together, we are reaching students for Jesus.
The details of the role
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £30,900 - £35,000 pa, depending on experience
- Role type: full-time (36¼ hours/week), but we are open to discussing the possibility of the role being part-time
- Location: Blue Boar House, Oxford (UCCF’s office). We offer a hybrid arrangement where Tuesdays are our core day for in person working, and team members have flexibility to work from home for two days a week.
- Holiday allowance: 30 days per year, plus 8 public holidays
- Start date: as soon as possible
All other terms and conditions will be explained at interview.
Nature and scope: As the Communications Manager will be regularly involved in contacting supporters, churches and other outside organisations, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is a believer in Jesus Christ as Saviour, Lord and God, and is in good standing with their local evangelical church, thus being in fellowship with the world-wide Christian family. They are required to sign assent to the Doctrinal Basis, to participate in UCCF collective worship and prayer and to model Christian discipleship in public and private life.
We are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Malvern College is not just a place to work; it is a community where every colleague is valued, and every day brings the chance to make a positive difference. In this role of Housekeeper, you will join a staff of c600 colleagues across our UK school sites, all of whom are committed to offering the best opportunities for our pupils. You will want to thrive on hard work and being part of a supportive community, where we encourage good ideas, empower our colleagues and live and breathe our Malvern Qualities. All our staff are experienced and dedicated professionals who work together to make the College run seamlessly.
What you\'ll be doing:
In this role, you will ensure that the public areas of the Headmaster’s and Chief Operating Officer’s houses are well kept at all times. This will involve vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and
general cleaning as well as laundry and ironing as required. You will assist the catering team with any functions in the house including serving and clearing of meals and liaise with other departments such as Estates and Domestic Operations as and when required.
This role is for 20 hours per week, 5 days a week for term time plus 7 weeks during the school holidays.
You\'ll have:
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role
• Be able to work to your own initiative and as part of a team
• Have a flexible approach to hours and duties
You\'ll get:
• We offer an exciting range of benefits and opportunities for growth. Malvern College is regarded as one of the most stunning schools in the UK and we believe the opportunities are just as enticing as the landscape.
• Our Operational colleagues work alongside our Academic team in order to provide the best educational experience we can for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity to join the College team who live, breathe and role model our Malvern Qualities.
Salary: £11.78 per hour
To apply:
We’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet all the criteria. We are likely to receive a high number of applications for this role so early application is advised as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Applications should be submitted no later than Thursday 7th November 2024. Malvern College reserves the right to close this vacancy early and therefore applicants are encouraged to apply sooner.
This post involves minimal contact with children and the post holder will not be responsible for children. The post holder will be considered to be in regulated activity.
Malvern College exists to provide a quality all round education for pupils aged 13 – 18 and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and an Enhanced DBS check.
You will be required to provide proof of your identity, right to work in the UK and qualifications during the selection process. We will seek references on short-listed candidates that will include questions about past disciplinary actions or allegations in relation to behaviour with children and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.
You may also have experience in the following: Domestic Team Leader, Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper, Housekeeping, Cleaner, Cleaning Assistant, Cleaning Operative, Hospitality Assistant, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaning Manager. etc.
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Location: Hybrid/ London Head Office and remote
Hours: Full time, 5 days a week needed – 34.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Do you get excited by digital fundraising and marketing, and have the skills and experience to give us that leading edge? If so, this is a great new challenge for you! In this role, we would be looking to you to maximise income generation and support for SPANA, as you develop and deliver work that will shape and grow SPANA’s online presence as the charity pursue its transformative mission.
The opportunity
The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) is the charity for the working animals of the world. Since 1923, working through a series of global projects and partnerships across 23 low-income countries, SPANA has supported the welfare of working donkeys, horses, camels, oxen and other working animals in communities that depend on them for water, transport, agriculture, and their very survival.
Your key responsibilities include:
• Digital Programme management
• Develop, implement and optimise innovative multi-channel digital strategies that drive online visibility and performance on platforms such as web, e-mail, organic social and paid media.
• Develop, implement and optimise effective digital campaigns to target audiences to meet fundraising KPIs, enhance brand awareness and drive new leads.
• Create compelling digital content – including e-mail campaigns, landing pages, social media posts and paid media ads – ensuring assets are tailored to respective channels and target audiences.
• Implement SEO strategies to improve online visibility and drive organic growth. Ensure all digital content is SEO optimised and complies with brand guidelines.
• Manage external web agencies and oversee the development and maintenance of the SPANA website.
• Work collaboratively with the Digital Engagement Manager to build and maintain an integrated digital activity calendar, house style and overarching digital strategy.
• Lead the charge in shaping SPANA’s online presence and driving strategic online growth.
• Programme support and administration
• Work with colleagues to ensure digital activities comply with all aspects of fundraising and data regulation, including in relation to marketing preferences and GDPR.
• Provide advice and support to colleagues across SPANA on making digital activities as efficient and effective as possible in achieving strategic objectives.
• Work with the Head Marketing & Digital to set and manage annual digital budgets.
• Provide support for digital team colleagues during absences.
• Provide social media monitoring and out of hours cover where necessary.
• Stay informed of upcoming trends and developments within the field of digital marketing and make recommendations accordingly.
In return, SPANA can offer:
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. Further leave will accrue after two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Company pension scheme (SPANA will contribute 10% of salary, if you contribute 5% of salary)
• Hybrid working with London Head Office (Borough High Street) attendance subject to business need - on average approx. 1 day a month (travel expenses not included)
• Health Cash Plan with Medicash which includes access to virtual GP appointments and a member’s discount portal.
• Group Life Insurance scheme, which provides coverage at 3x your annual salary.
• Group Income Protection scheme, designed to provide income if illness or injury prevents you from working for a period of time.
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme including face-to-face counselling.
• Paid Volunteer Day
• A career path that can grow with the organisation.
Next steps:
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience, and have the right to work in the UK, and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your CV, together with a covering letter, outlining why you feel you would be suitable for this position.
Prompt response is encouraged as applications will be reviewed as and when received.
This position will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
You may also have experience in the following: Fundraising Manager, Fundraising Lead, Senior Fundraising Officer, Communications Manager, Communications Lead, Fundraising and Events Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Fundraising SEO manageretc
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Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader
The Organisation
Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.
The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.
AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.
AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service
The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.
We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.
Welfare Benefits Advisor will
- Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
- Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
- Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
- Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
- Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
- Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
- Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
- This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.
For all work:
- Work in a person-centred way
- Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
- Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
- Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
- Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.
Ongoing consideration of applications up to; 10am Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Interviews; on receipt of shortlisted applications and up to Thursday 31st Oct 2024
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.
Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.
Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.
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.
Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.
No agencies please.
Location: London
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 08-1.0fte
Salary: £53000-£60000
Benefits Hybrid working, 30 days leave, workplace pension matched up to 5%
Are you passionate about the role and contribution of the voluntary sector? Do you have a background in qualitative research, facilitating and developing new partnerships? IVAR is looking for a Deputy Director of Research who will work together with the Director of Research to lead a cohesive research team to ensure our work has the greatest possible impact.
At the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR), we work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research. We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.
As Deputy Director of Research, you will be expected to work closely with the Director of Research to support quality assurance, the development of research practice, the maintenance of ethical standards, and the continuous improvement of writing and research communications. You will also support the identification and development of new work and partnerships. For more details of our work please read our full job description.
It is essential that you have experience of the voluntary sector and working with funders, and you will have a strong understanding and experience of qualitative research. You will have a proven track record in line management and be confident to lead a portfolio of varied projects. As a strong communicator you will be required to facilitate complex discussions and focus groups, build partnerships and have a track record of winning new work. You will also have excellent written skills with the ability of writing in an accessible and engaging manner for different audiences throughout all stages of the research process.
If you feel that this sounds like you would love to hear from you.
What we offer:
- £53-60,000 per annum
- Hybrid Working (Thursdays are a key working day in the London Office, SE11)
- 08-1.0fte Hours
- 30days annual leave
- Pension matched to 5%
- Personal and Professional Development opportunities
How to Apply
To apply please complete an online application by noon Monday 28th October 2024.
Interviews will be held in person at the offices on 14th November.
Start date: early 2025.
Please submit your CV, a cover letter (maximum of two A4 sides) and links to a couple of examples of reports/papers that you have authored. Your cover letter should include;
- Why you are applying
- How you meet the person specification
- Your availability to start
- What in particular you would bring to IVAR.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and social background.
Welcome to the Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR).
We work with charities, foundations and public agencies to strengthen UK communities through action research.
So, what does this mean? We champion the role and contribution of the voluntary sector. Through our research projects, we build an understanding of what it takes to deliver for communities and causes across the UK. We hear what helps voluntary organisations and what gets in their way. We then work with funders and public agencies to influence practice, build dialogue and put charity voice at the heart of change.
Closing date 28-10-2024
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About Reprieve
Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.
In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.
Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.
We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.
About this role
We are pleased to advertise for a Head of Death Penalty Projects- US to oversee our work against the death penalty in the United States of America.
Reprieve has worked against the death penalty since our founding. In recent years we have built a particular specialism in issues relating to lethal injection, the most popular execution method in the US. Lethal injection has been touted as more humane than other methods – a modern, clean, clinical way to execute. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Lethal injection executions go wrong more often than any other execution method, often resulting in prolonged and torturous executions, commonly known as “botched” executions. Through our work we aim to dispel the myth of the humane execution, working with allies across medicine, business and other sectors to end the misuse of medicines and medical technology in executions.
The existing portfolio of work includes litigation, investigation and analysis, corporate engagement, a wide range of public and private advocacy, and developing and maintaining world-leading expertise on execution methods, particularly the jurisprudence and science relevant to lethal injection.
Contract, location and salary
The role is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £59,226 per annum less any required deductions for tax and national insurance.Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work a minimum of 40% from the London office and the rest of the week from home. There is the opportunity for international travel in the role.
Reprieve is proud to have an open and transparent pay structure, governed by a 2:1 pay ratio between the highest-paid member of staff and the lowest-paid member of staff. We are a flexible employer and offer a range of non-financial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. You can learn more about Reprieve’s salary structure and ethos on our website.
Full details and how to apply
Please see the job description for full details including a person description. Applicants should complete and submit an application form, and the deadline for applications is 17 November 2024. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.
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Background
Lepra is dedicated to addressing leprosy and lymphatic filariasis (LF) and their consequences through direct support, advocacy, and the promotion of inclusive communities. We work in Bangladesh and in India, through our sister organisation, LEPRA Society. We work in partnership with people affected by leprosy and LF to improve detection, ensure access to treatment and care, and promote inclusion and wellbeing. We have just finalised our new Global Strategy for 2024-30, which will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from leprosy and LF.
Job Context
It is an exciting time to be coming into Lepra as we currently celebrate our organisation’s Centenary year this year. In 2023 we underwent a strategic review and developed our new 6-year global strategy to re-establish our work into the future. We are using our Centenary year in 2024 as a springboard to launch our new strategic period. Our new strategy will guide us in our efforts to accelerate progress towards global targets for leprosy and LF, and towards our vision of a world free from disability and discrimination.
Our Finance and Operations team plays a critical role in supporting the wider Lepra UK team with our finance and HR function delivering and supporting on all finance management processes and HR related support at all levels. The Finance and Operations team has experienced staffing changes this year and with some staff looking to work part-time, an assistant position has become available to support both the Finance & Administration Lead and the HR and Executive Support Assistant Manager as well as the need for support with our office move.
Job Purpose
To support the Finance and Operations team which includes the HR function as well as coordinating the upcoming office move and facilities operations.
Working Relationships
→ For the initial six months you will report into the Director of Finance and Operations.
→ Working with all of Lepra UK on all matters regarding HR, Operations and Finance.
→ Close working links and collaboration with the Finance & Operations team consisting of Finance & Operations Director, Finance Manager, HR & Executive Support Assistant Manager and Finance & Administration lead.
Key Responsibilities
Premises and Facilities Management
→ Point of contact for office queries from tenants and Octagon Management company and co-ordinate any necessary contractors (stock kitchen, keep shredding bins filled for collection).
→ Clear and sort any items in the loft storage area as required
→ Act as Fire Marshall
→ Collect and sort post
→ Point of contact for all Lepra UK staff regarding office bookings and office use
Finance
→ Logging all donations on CRM system including gift aid administration
→ Running any required reports
→ Payroll support
HR and Administration
→ Sending out appropriate induction email template to all new starters
→ Ordering any IT equipment or arranging current IT equipment for new starters to be configured and for IT to be couriered to new starter/ liaise with IT provider as required
→ Setting up induction training on our online training portal
→ Assisting in arranging induction meetings for new starters
→ Assist with travel and accommodation for colleagues and any visitors / Trustees
→ Arrange for printing and sending on any mailings to staff members
→ IT starters and leavers administration
Recruitment
→ Assisting in the formatting of job descriptions
→ Arranging for job advertisements to be sent to various recruitment advertisers and Lepra website
→ Liaising with Universities regarding intern/volunteer recruitment
General
→ This role sits within a busy finance and operations team which deals with Finance, Human Resources, IT, Governance and premises/facilities. In period of team staff absences, you will be expected to cover work tasks as appropriate
→ If you have spare capacity you will be expected to undertake any reasonable tasks within the team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
· Graduate level or up to A’ Level with relevant work experience
Desirable
· CIPD or Finance qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
· At least two years’ experience of Finance, HR administration or both
Desirable
· Experience in the charity sector
· Experience of working in a diverse and multicultural environment
· Experience of bias-free recruitment
Skills, Attitudes and Personal Qualities
Essential
· Strong desire to work in the charity sector
· Share Lepra’s values
· Highly organised
· Confident user of IT systems, including an aptitude for learning new skills
· Proactive and can multitask
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Fundraising continues to be Age UK's most vital and significant source of income, powering all that we do to help older people most in need.
Age UK's award-winning Corporate Partnerships team is looking for an experienced fundraiser to co-lead Age UK's Corporate Partnerships Management team on a 12 month fixed-term basis.
Alongside the another Senior Manager, you'll bring your passion, drive and strategic mind to create a culture of excellence within the team and build an ambitious partnership management strategy to drive growth and engagement from existing partnerships.
This is an exciting time to join the Corporate Partnerships team as we embark on a new ambitious new strategy to significantly increase the income from partnerships and find new ways to drive impact for older people.
This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid working between home and our London officer near Tower Bridge. Due to the hybrid nature of the role, you will be required to work from our London office once a week. Currently the fundraising team meets on Thursday's.
Age UK internal grade - 4L
Must haves:
You'll have direct experience of:
* Working in corporate fundraising, delivering high-value strategic partnerships that have effectively delivered £1M+.
* Experience of different types of corporate partnerships such as employee & consumer engagement, restricted funding/grants and commercial/brand.
* Relationship building and the ability to interact with stakeholders at the highest levels in a professional and appropriate manner.
* Strategy development and implementation
* Building confidence through productive and effective relationships with internal stakeholders, including those at senior level.
* Line management and managing teams to deliver outputs at pace.
You'll also have:
* Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral - with the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences - up to Board level.
* High levels of gravitas: credible and confident with senior level contacts internally and externally.
* Excellent knowledge of Corporate Partnerships best practice, compliance and innovation.
* Experience in negotiating high level partnership legal agreements and a sound understanding of corporate partnership legal requirements.
* Strong grasp of the corporate fundraising landscape, models and tactics.
* Sound financial management and reporting skills.
* A passion to join Age UK in supporting older people and a belief the partnerships with companies are critical to achieving our strategic goals.
Great to haves:
* A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders in the wider Income Generation division and most other teams within the Age UK.
* Experience in transformative corporate partnerships delivering direct impact for a beneficiary base.
* Experience in project management, reporting and analysing results.
* Sound administration skills, including a good working knowledge of - MS Office products and databases.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
From time to time, we may also require the successful candidate to come into our London office for face-to-face meetings with funders and colleagues at other times in the week: as per the terms of our hybrid contracts we aim to give seven days' notice when this happens.
This role will on occasions require travel outside of London and working outside of normal office hours e.g. for funder events and cultivation.
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
We are seeking to recruit a Children and Families’ Pioneer to work in the valley’s town of Tredegar. As part of a team you will lead regular activities and events to impact the lives of children and families so that they can discover the deep love of God. From toddler groups to holiday clubs, school engagement to parenting classes, the opportunities are endless. If you are someone with energy and vision who can make connections and build relationships, we have a supportive team waiting to work with you in this well-resourced project. Together we will plant a new worshipping community based at St George’s Tredegar.
This post is suitable for someone who has previously worked with children possibly as a teacher, TA or as a children’s worker within the church. You may have previously worked in the third sector or for the local authority with families?
Main Tasks:
- Pioneer new initiatives to develop children and families’ ministry and expand our outreach in the local area; including appropriate use of the liturgical calendar and community initiatives such as holiday clubs, and toddler groups.
- Recruit and coach voluntary teams, pastoring all members on the Children and Youth teams.
- Build relationships and partnerships with schools, colleges and community groups, and where applicable, be the first point of contact for them.
- To ensure the Church in Wales constitution, policies, and practises are followed and strong safeguarding practises are embedded into their ethos so that all pipeline activities are a safe space.
- Oversee all child protection, organising training and DBS checks.
This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church in Wales or of a Church in communion with it or of a Member of CYTUN. If you are unsure, please do be in contact. Satisfactory enhanced DBS checks will be sought.
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Do you love working with people?
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Are you passionate about excellent supporter care?
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Would you like to lead a team in a collaborative and creative department?
BMS is looking for a dynamic individual to lead our Supporter Services team and set the standards for excellent supporter care. In this role, you will manage a team of four, who receive and process donations, and help supporters with database changes, resource orders and general enquiries.
About you: The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and will thrive in a customer service environment. You will have experience of leading teams. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate they can set and monitor performance standards and continuously improve processes and systems. You don’t need to have any financial qualifications but need to be willing and ready to learn about databases and financial systems.
About us: BMS World Mission is a Christian mission organisation founded in 1792, today we are working in around 30 countries over four continents. We are passionate about making Jesus known across the world and transforming the lives of those we serve.
Why this role matters: This is an important role because you will be on the front line of building relationships and thanking our wonderful churches and supporters. You will be proactive in looking at ways to improve and deliver better care.
If you want to use your skills and qualities to lead and inspire a team and make a global impact, we want to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to contact Geneve Neil, Operations and Resources Team Leader.
BMS World Mission mobilises people, resources and skills across the Global Church to share the good news of Jesus and practical hope they’re need