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We are partnering with Tearfund on this new role, which will co-lead the Church and Supporter Engagement team.  This role, the Head of Church and Supporter Engagement (Churches), will focus on developing relationships with churches to maximise income and engagement.

Tearfund is a Christian organisation who work with local churches and organisations in over 50 countries to tackle the complex challenges of poverty and support the lives of those in greatest economic need, through sustainable development, and by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. Their vision is to see people freed from poverty, living transformed lives and reaching their God-given potential.

You will be responsible for growing the number of churches giving and engaging with Tearfund, growing the number of individuals engaged through churches and events, retaining and building loyalty among existing supporting churches, and growing income and engagement with new church networks.

Your responsibilities include achieving challenging annual fundraising targets, both cash income and regular giving, aligned with the UK fundraising strategy. You will work to ensure that all fundraising activity is aligned with Tearfund’s wider vision, mission, and brand identity. As part of this, you will manage agency partners for fundraising campaigns and will be responsible for a large, complex budget. You will lead a team of approximately 25 people across the UK

Your leadership will be vital in shaping a team culture of growth, ambition, and spiritual leadership. You’re someone who sees fundraising as more than just a numbers game - you see it as a ministry, building a network of supporters who share a heart for Tearfund’s mission.

For more information, please contact Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the postholder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the Tearfund statement of faith.

Closing date: 6 January 2025
Interviews with Charisma: Must be completed by 13 January 2025
First-stage interviews with Tearfund: w/c 20 January (online)
Final-stage interviews with Tearfund: 3 February (in-person)

Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

Prison Facilitator - HMP Manchester

Location: HMP Manchester
Salary: £27,584
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Prison delivery
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?

Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Manchester. 

Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.

You will have some experience of prison settings, underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. This can be a tough environment, so the ability to work responsively, whilst feeling comfortable in a standalone role, is crucial.

This role is a fixed term role until 1st June 2025 

The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

‍We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.

‍Interviews are planned for Tuesday 14th January 2025

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

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The Maternal Mental Health Alliance’s (MMHA) Everyone’s Business campaign calls for all women throughout the UK who experience a perinatal mental health problem to receive the care and support they and their families need, wherever and whenever they need it. This role will play a key part in supporting MMHA’s successful campaign and helping drive change for women, babies and families affected by mental health problems during pregnancy and after birth.

Job purpose

• Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the MMHA campaigns.
• Contribute to researching and producing campaign materials.
• Maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders to support campaign objectives, including MMHA members, MPs, academics and lived experience champions.
• Support MMHA projects, contributing to the delivery of the MMHA’s strategy.
• Support the campaign team with administrative tasks, meetings and events.

Main responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Campaigns and Policy, Communications Manager, and senior leadership to develop and deliver campaigning activities to improve maternal mental health care in the UK.
• Support the production of campaign resources, including desk research, drafting copy, and proofreading.
• Reading and summarising policy information, such as reports.
• Lead political monitoring, tracking relevant policy developments, identifying opportunities for engagement with MPs and attending meetings.
• Support campaign communication activities, including press and social media support, website editing and copywriting for articles or newsletters.
• Lead monitoring of work with academic partners, maintaining records, liaising with partners and participating in projects, as requested.
• Support campaigning in the devolved nations, identifying cross-nation opportunities.
• Assist the Head of Campaigns and Policy and wider team with administrative and other tasks, including the organisation and facilitation of meetings and events and responding to routine enquiries.
• Help support MMHA projects, as required.
• Work with the team on campaign evaluation.
• Maintain a diary of key campaign dates and events.
• Represent the MMHA at events, as required.

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage with wide and diverse groups.
• Good communication skills including verbal and written communications, familiar with representing information to external audiences, tailoring communication to be accessible and appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills, including successful events and meetings, with an ability to plan, organise and prioritise work to deadlines and under pressure.
• Familiar with reading, summarising and writing complex documents in the policy arena.
• Experience working with civil servants, MPs, and decision-makers.
• Experience in office administration, including dealing with routine enquiries and database work.
• Experience working in contexts where high levels of empathy and sensitivity are required.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
• An interest in the work of MMHA and commitment to our values.

Desirable skills and experience

• Understanding of maternal mental health problems.
• Experience of working within a charity or campaigning environment.

HOW TO APPLY

Application is by CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages of A4. In your letter, please summarise how you meet the list of essential skills and experience detailed above.

We will be anonymising applications before shortlisting. To make this easier, please ensure that your cover letter includes your initials rather than a full name.

Applications should be sent to the recruitment email address provided in the attached Job Pack by 9am on Thursday 5th December.

We are looking for someone to start with us as soon as possible, ideally in January. As part of your application, please indicate your availability.

Interviews will take place virtually the week commencing 16th December. We will send all successful shortlisted candidates interview questions in advance.

We would appreciate it if candidates could fill out our equal opportunities monitoring form (see link in attached Job Pack). This will not be linked to your application and is anonymous.

We are keen to ensure that our recruitment process helps us find the best candidate for the role, not the candidate who is best at completing applications and carrying out job interviews. If there is anything we can do to assist you in the recruitment process or if you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to email us on the details provided in the Job Pack. 

Work setting: Hybrid (2 days a week from home)

Salary: £34,000 - £38,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: London

Are you passionate about making a real difference? Are you used to engaging with diverse communities? Do you have experience of working in a client/customer facing role and dealing with a variety of external stakeholders? Do you hold excellent organisational and project management skills?

TPP are recruiting a Engagement and Event Coordinator on behalf of our client, an international charity focused on supporting people facing severe health issues.

Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday per annum plus public holidays, increasing after two years' service by one day per year (up to a maximum of four additional days per year)
• 5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Corporate Eye Care Scheme
• Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loans

The Role:

As a Engagement and Event Coordinator, you will help expand the database of volunteers and save more lives. This role is central to the client's mission and we're looking for someone who is excited to engage with diverse communities, support patients and their families, and manage impactful volunteer recruitment events across the UK.

Main responsibilities:

• Develop and manage volunteer recruitment events nationwide.
• Engage with patients and their families to create compelling appeals that raise awareness and increase volunteer registrations.
• Lead presentations and training sessions for volunteers, communities, and corporate groups to inspire participation in drives.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to optimise event visibility and support patient-led campaigns.
• Work towards volunteer recruitment KPIs and targets while maintaining detailed records in our database.

Essential requirements:

• Experience in a client-facing or support role, with strong communication and organisational skills.
• Sensitivity and empathy when working with individuals facing difficult circumstances.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the UK.
• Excellent IT skills, with experience using databases and managing digital communications.

Note: Due to the nature of this role, some evening and weekend work might be required. Toil will be given.

If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!

TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn't quite right for you, please do check out our website and pop your CV over to us!

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.

Coeliac UK currently has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Digital, to join our team hybrid working, including on site at Coeliac UK Head Office, High Wycombe. You will join us on a full time basis. In return you will receive a competitive salary.

Coeliac UK represents over 60,000 members providing information and support to those affected by coeliac disease or following a gluten free diet. We also campaign on behalf of all those living with coeliac disease and undertake research into the causes of the disease.

The Head of Digital role:

The Head of Digital is responsible for the development and oversight of Coeliac UK’s digital channels and underpinning systems. This is a combination of a strategic, technical and management role including responsibility for web, email and app in the main plus input into CRM and social media. The overall aim is to deliver a best practice digital experience for internal and external stakeholders that will support Coeliac UK’s strategy.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Digital:

• Working with the Director of Marketing & Digital to develop and lead the digital solutions across the organisation and deliver the existing road map including:
  - Completing the creation of a new website that is currently part way through being built (WordPress) and manage both internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
  - Developing, enhancing and streamlining the user experience, both for external users (eg. donors, members, health care professionals) and internal users (eg. management of workflows, CRM) spanning across the key areas of website, app, email and CRM
  - Devising a strategy for the future development of our Live Well Gluten Free app and see through the implementation with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers

• Maintaining and developing existing website until the new website is launched July 2025
• Providing best practice guidance to the organisation on digital execution, including user experience, SEO and content optimisation plus digital strategy for emails and other comms
• Providing regular and exceptional reporting on the key metrics for the digital channels, including a weekly dashboard
• Directly project managing key digital developments including testing and quality control
• Managing third party service providers ensuring value for money and compliance to SLAs
• Responding to, and troubleshoot, all digital systems issues managing supplier ticketing systems
• Monitoring website security and take responsibility for actions required for any digital security breaches
• Conducting content audits to eliminate redundant and/or duplicate information

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required for the Head of Digital:

• Experience of department or large project management, including people and budget management
• Minimum seven years’ experience in a similar role
• Minimum two years’ experience of CRM/database management
• Expert in content management systems and have extensive experience in developing user journeys, optimising user experience and delivering multi variate testing
• Good knowledge and understanding of W3C Web standards and accessibility
• Excellent general IT skills, with use of MS project, and MS Visio desirable
• Use of collaborative working portals eg monday.com; Microsoft Teams etc
• HTML/CSS and Workbooks knowledge is advantageous but not essential
• A great understanding of SEO and the impact of actions on search visibility

If you would like to be considered as our Head of Digital, please apply now with your CV and cover letter. For your application to be considered, please combine your covering letter and CV into a single document for uploading purposes. We’d love to hear from you!

Background

The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, formed in 1854, is an educational charity focussing on promoting the understanding of trees, woods and forestry. 

Every year RSFS puts on what we believe to be the most extensive programme of practical forestry events across Scotland.  The Society has published a semi-academic journal, Scottish Forestry, since 1858 promoting all aspects of good practice in forestry.

Having agreed a refreshed strategy in 2023, RSFS is now looking to increase its delivery resource. We are looking for someone who shares our passion for Scotland’s trees and forests to develop closer links with members, partners and stakeholders. Your experience in operational delivery will allow us to improve our practices and professionalise our delivery to secure a sustainable future for the RSFS.

Who we are looking for

You will be a personable, dynamic self-starter, used to being the first point of contact within the organisation.  As RSFS is a virtual organisation, you must be highly-organised and able to work independently contributing to the overall team outcomes.

The principal functions of the role will be to support the Board in advancing its mission and representing RSFS to members and the community:

• Support our five Regions in planning and delivery of Regional Field Days and the Annual Study Tour;
• Manage the definition, planning and delivery of paid training events;
• Maintain links with members, partners, stakeholders and sector organisations;
• Develop and promote membership of the Society to a broad and relevant constituency;
• Evaluate and implement procedures for RSFS, and as appropriate for Cashel Forest Trust;
• Ensure, in conjunction with our Secretariat, that RSFS remains in compliance with prevailing laws and regulations; and
• Other duties as required by the role.

Outline terms and conditions

• The role is for 21 hours per week;
• A full-time equivalent salary of £45,000 to £55,000, pro rated for the contracted hours, to be agreed depending on experience;
• 28 days paid holiday pro rated for the contracted hours;
• Access to our employee well-being assistance programme.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

We are looking for a UK qualified lawyer who is passionate about working for an international humanitarian organisation and who shares the values of Action Against Hunger and the wider sector.This is an exciting opportunity for a lawyer who is looking to start working or build experience in the NGO sector and work in a broad, challenging and interesting role as part of a dynamic team.

You will respond to a broad range of legal queries, particularly in relation to contract development and negotiation and will support all compliance activities and the development of robust policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and donor requirements, voluntary standards and best practice. You will be confident in working independently to provide high quality advice, drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing anddelivering training, and developing documents with support from the Head of Legal & Governance where appropriate. 

We would love to hear from you if you’re interested in joining us. For more detailed information on the role – and to see whether you have the necessary experience - please download the attached pdf Job description.

This role could be Either a full time, 5-day-per-week position (37.5 hours) OR it could be a part time position (30 hours per week or more).

Closing Date: 6-Dec-2024 10:00 am
Interview date: 12/12/24 (1st round - virtual). We will ask candidates during this interview about their availability the following week, 17/12/24 (2nd round – (potentially in person – to be confirmed)

Please read the following carefully before making your application: then all you need to do is send your CV and write a supporting statement explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role and where you saw this vacancy.

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website.
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk.

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

The Development and Alumni Office is a small, dynamic team responsible for building a culture of support for Goldsmiths, whether that is through philanthropy, volunteering or advocacy. Our fundraising activities support highly impactful projects that change lives and even save lives, and that reflect Goldsmiths’ values of civic engagement, social inclusion and educational excellence. 

The Alumni Relations and Regular Giving programme aims to build relationships that inspire alumni, colleagues and friends to support Goldsmiths through donations or volunteering. Through our multi-channel regular giving campaigns, we seek donations via single gifts, monthly direct debits and legacy gifts.

About the Role

This role will work closely with the Head of Alumni Relations and Regular Giving to implement the individual giving and legacy fundraising programme that will increase funds raised to support education at Goldsmiths.

The postholder will responsible for the project management of and writing copy for individual giving and legacy fundraising campaigns, and donor stewardship communications, via email, web, social media, and/or direct mail. 

About the Candidate

You will be able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial approach to identifying new opportunities and developing ideas. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to project manage fundraising campaigns and build personal relationships with alumni donors. You will be skilled in writing engaging fundraising copy for email, web and print. Ideally you will have experience of individual giving and/or legacy fundraising from the Higher Education or Not for Profit sector. However transferrable skills from exceptional candidates looking to move into the Higher Education sector are also welcomed.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well-being initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes. Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

Salary - £24,570 per annum

Full time – 37.5 hours a week

Contract - Permanent

Closing date: Thursday 12th December at 11.30pm

Are you looking for an interesting role that will enable you to make the most of your office-based skills and flair for customer service within a friendly and highly professional team? Then join Shelter as a Service Administrator and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Manchester hub.

About the role

You will play an essential role in ensuring that our services run smoothly and meet their contractual and quality requirements. You will carry out key administration functions across both Hubs, including Health and Safety, dealing with telephone and face to face enquiries, processing referrals, data inputting and analysis, administering petty cash and carrying out key finance functions such as credit card requisitions, invoice processing and supporting with management accounts variance reporting.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About you

We are looking for someone who is passionate about tackling social injustice. You will need to be well organised, with excellent time management and multitasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. You have proven experience of using a range of IT tools, including case management systems, data handling, Microsoft Office applications, internet and email and can demonstrate excellent communication skills in person, on the phone and written.

You enjoy learning new skills and can review processes to increase efficiency, as well as being able to share your knowledge with others. A firm believer in providing the very best person-centred customer care, you have a strong work ethic and a flexible approach, while an understanding of working with people who have suffered disadvantage, prejudice, or trauma would be an advantage.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

About the team

You will be part of an existing multi-disciplinary team that offers housing and homelessness advice and support across Greater Manchester. It consists of a solicitor led legal team providing advice and representation, and an advice service providing advice, support and guided self-help to people with housing, debt or welfare benefit issues. There is also a committed and skilled team of volunteers that offer peer support, mentoring and more general volunteering adding significant value to our core service offer.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the 'About You' points outlined in the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

We want a world where no one dies from hunger. Life-threatening hunger is predictable, preventable and treatable. Join Action Against Hunger and together we will stop it in its tracks.

Action Against Hunger is an optimistic, inspiring place to work. We want passionate and dedicated people to help build a better world. We’re a creative team made up of people with a wide range of talents, styles and expertise. But we are united in our relentless dedication to end world hunger.  No challenge is too big. With you we can do it.  Join us.

Action Against Hunger UK invested in and accelerated the roll-out of the best approaches to prevent and treat severe acute malnutrition. This includes ensuring that operational research is supported by robust costing and cost-effectiveness analysis. 

We are looking for a Senior Research Advisor to work within the Nutrition Unit of Action Against Hunger UK’s Operations Department. The Senior Research Advisor will be expected to

1. Lead the implementation of a wide range of research projects (including evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, programme evaluations, clinical trials, and community studies) 
2. Support the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on the build-up of evidence in prevention and treatment of malnutrition research Project
3. Lead on evidence dissemination, knowledge management, research uptake activities as well as the development of training materials linked to research and Cost Effectiveness analysis.

You will be leading internal projects and external consultancy projects. In addition to members of the nutrition team, you will work with external partners which might include other NGOs, academic partners, UN agencies and independent consultants. You will apply analytical skills, strong technical experience and enjoy a flexible and adaptive working environment, while supporting the positioning of Action Against Hunger as a key reference on nutrition assessments and research. Most importantly, you will work with a very caring team which holds kindness and professionalism at its core.  For more detailed information on the roles, please download the attached pdf Job descriptions.

Closing Date: 28-Nov-2024 23:30
Planned date to begin interviews: 20/11/2024 (on a rolling basis)

Please read the following carefully before making your application:

Then all you need to do is send your CV and write a covering letter explaining why you want the job and how your skills and experience make you the right person for the role. 

• For further information on pay and employee benefits please visit our careers page on our website
• As a UK based position, candidates must have the right to work in the UK
• We welcome applications from all sections of the community and we encourage as broad a range of candidates as possible. If you need any additional support to help you through this process, please let us know (contact details in the job pack)
• Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted candidates, within two weeks of the closing date Unfortunately, we cannot provide individual feedback
• If you experience any technical difficulties in submitting your application, please contact the charityjob helpdesk

Salary: £42,479 per annum, rising to £44,716 after 12 months in London (or £38,290 per annum rising to £40,526 after 12 months outside of London).​

Location: Home based, or office based at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, in line with NCVO’s flexible working policy or home working policy.

Closing date: 09.00, 2 December 2024.

Shortlisting date: 3 and 4 December 2024.

Interviews: 11 December 2024.

About the role

From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country. As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

The Senior Practical Support Officer role is key to the delivery of NCVO’s support for small charities. You will be a key part of a small team, with a focus on managing and responding to enquiries that come in via phone and email to our Small Charity Helpdesk. We receive 400 – 500 enquiries a month about setting up and running a charity, with a particular focus on volunteering and governance.

Alongside the helpdesk you will also work with colleagues across NCVO on the production, and curation of content for our website and with internal and external stakeholders to produce sector leading practical webinars.

You will have a particular focus on volunteering, working with multiple stakeholders on a range of cross-organisational initiatives to ensure we develop and share best practice on involving volunteers.

Your good working knowledge of the voluntary sector, understanding of the specific needs of small charities and sharp focus on delivering excellent customer service will help us to effectively respond to the needs of the sector.

This is fast paced role and with good time management and attention to detail this role has a lasting/meaningful impact on the hundreds of charities we support.

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector. We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work for us, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience. As part of our commitment to employing disabled people, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum requirement for all competencies on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a pre-interview task and will have one week to complete the exercise. Interview questions will be shared in advance.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.

We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.

If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.

About NCVO

We are the charity for charities. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued. We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

Benefits for NCVO employees

NCVO offers attractive benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave for full time staff and pro-rata for part-time staff. After three years, annual holiday increases to 27 days. After five years it increases to 30 days (pro rata for part time staff)
• office closure between 25 December and 1 January inclusive
• the option to purchase or sell up to five more days each year
• five days volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)
• two and a half extra wellbeing days off during the year
• enhanced pay for sick, maternity and adoption leave
• subsidised gym membership
• season ticket loan
• flexible working, including opportunities to work from home or off site
• monthly homeworking allowance for permanent homeworkers
• monthly office worker allowance for those who have to work from the office on a daily basis
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary into our stakeholder pension scheme (linked to employee contribution)
• training and development opportunities
• the opportunity to join Hospital Saturday Fund health cash plan for free at the basic level of cover, or at a reduced rate for other levels of cover
• 24-hour free and confidential employee assistance programme.

We’re located a short walk from London King’s Cross station in a modern, accessible building overlooking Regent’s Canal.

The Organisation

Beat is the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, Beat's mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. Its national Helpline exists to encourage and empower people to seek help quickly, as early treatment greatly increases the chances of recovery. Individuals can reach out to Beat online or by phone, where they will be listened to, helped to understand the illness, and supported in taking positive steps towards recovery.

Beat also extends support to family and friends, providing them with essential skills and advice to assist their loved ones while maintaining their own mental well-being. Beat shares a vision of ending the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders and is driven by the people it serves, the impact it can make, and the commitment shared among its members.

More information about Beat can be found on their website.

The Role

The Chief Executive Officer will line manage the executive team and any other relevant roles. 
As the leader of the charity the Chief Executive Officer will interact with staff and volunteers across Beat setting a successful and positive culture to enable Beat to meet its objectives. 
The Chief Executive Officer will build and manage relationships with numerous stakeholders including donors, politicians and experts in eating disorders.

Person Specification

• Evidence of leading the development and delivery of organisational strategy, key targets, service improvements and management of change within an organisation of similar size and complexity.
• Solid track record of effectively managing resources and budgets, with experience of delivering long term financial sustainability and stewardship of valuable resources.
• Ability to forge and nurture effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with a range of organisations both inside and outside the research, healthcare and/or charitable sectors.
• Demonstrable evidence of strategic development and leading and inspiring people /organisations and developing effective partnerships. 

Please download the Candidate Information Pack for further information on the role.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application: 

•  An up-to-date CV
•  A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.
 
If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities.

Application Closing Date: Monday 13th January 2025
Interviews with Beat (Panel & Informal):  w/c 3rd February 2025 and  w/c 10th February 2025 (Norwich)

Carers Support Centre (CSC) Bristol and South Gloucestershire provide a wide range of information, advice, and support services for unpaid adult and young (children) carers. 

A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. All the care they give is unpaid.

Opportunity to join the Carers Support team - Parent Carer Support Officer, Bristol – fixed term until 30th June 2025

We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Carer Support Officer in our Carers Support Team.

The role is currently based at the CSC offices in the Vassall Centre, Fishponds.

Hybrid working is possible.

Hours of work:  22.5 hours (fixed term until 30th June 2025 – with a possible extension)

Salary:  Actual Salary £:  £15,243 (FTE £25,406)

The Adult Support Team includes several services that combine to support unpaid carers in Bristol and South Gloucestershire in their role.  These include advice and information, carers assessments, one to one support, and a CarersLine and Carers Emergency Cards.  

The role will include:

Providing advice information and guidance

Providing one to one practical and emotional support

Signposting and referring parent carers to partner organisations

Maintaining and updating client records

Working closely with Bristol Parent Carers

To fulfil this role, you will need:

Recent experience in an advice and guidance role

Recent experience of providing support to a diverse community

Ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload

Good verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy and experience of working with a client database

Applications can be made via an application form, which is available from our website. You will also find a full Job Description & Person Specification, and an introduction to Carers Support Centre.

If you would like to know more about this role, please call Dawn Osborne-Tiller.

If you do not have access to the internet, please call our office or email us. 

Closing date: 4th December 2024 @ 9am

Interview date: 19th December 2024 at the Vassall Centre.

Registered Charity Number: 1063226 

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.