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​Location:Home/Birmingham-based with frequent travel to projects in West Midlands

As Project Support Officer you will support the Area Manager and Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training, giving our volunteers a fantastic experience, guest outreach and giving extra support to our West Midlands projects as and when required to aid development and growth within the region.​​​

Each of our Projects is run by Project Leaders (volunteer position) and supported by Regional Managers through recruitment and training of volunteers. You will support the Regional Managers so that they can manage more projects, knowing that you have helped with the embedding of volunteers, along with supporting expansion plans within their areas. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new Project Leaders for the Area.​

You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects.​You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.​

This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, to support with delivery as necessary, which will include some evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Sunday 14th July​

View the job description here: West Midlands PSO JD 2024.pdf​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview.​

Interviews: ​tbc​

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.​

Safeguarding: The role advertised is ‘Regulated Activity’ and as such is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure check.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.​

We are looking for a full-time administrator to support the smooth running of the Education and Training Department. Duties include general office administration such as diary management, preparing and circulating reports ahead of meetings, taking minutes and supporting the department with various education and outreach activities.  This post also provides administrative support to the Director of Education and Training.  There will be a requirement to occasionally work in the evenings and at weekends.

What we need:

We need an experienced administrator with effective communications skills, a high standard of IT literacy and excellent attention to detail.  You should have proven experience of minute taking and financial reconciliation. Previous experience of working in a membership organisation is desirable.

About us:

The Inner Temple fulfils its role in training and supporting both student and qualified barristers through Education and Training activities, which are arranged by a dedicated Education and Training Department.  Our work covers:

• supporting students in schools and colleges, and prospective Bar students with a specific focus on equality, diversity and inclusion;
• scholarships for the law conversion course, vocational training, disability grants, pupillage and internships;
• the training of its student members (alongside the approved education and training organisations that provide the vocational qualification component);
• advocacy training for pupils and new practitioners;
• continuing professional development for established practitioners;
• support schemes including mentoring, marshalling and mock interview schemes.

What we offer:

A generous non-contributory pension benefit, private health insurance, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation, 25 days’ annual leave and hybrid working

How to Apply:

To apply, please go to our website to download further information about the job and an application form. Then, please send your completed application form to the email address stated on our website.  Please note that we will not accept CVs.

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form.

Please note that applicants need to demonstrate they have the right to live and work in the UK.

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind run an innovative crisis prevention service designed as a place for children and young people at risk of mental health crises to de-escalate and have access to a skilled staff team to support them.

The Circle is open out of hours (3pm-11pm or 12pm-8pm weekends and holidays), 365 days a year, and has been designed to reduce the need for young people to attend A&E. Co-designed by young people, it is a friendly and accessible space. Please note: some out-of-hours work is a key part of this job.

If you do not meet all of the requirements of the role but have comparable knowledge and experience, we would be happy to consider your application, or talk to you in advance of an application.

Key Responsibilities:

• Line management of a team of full time, part time and bank staff who have expertise in supporting young people nearing crises.
• Day to day management of the contract (from the NHS ICB)
• Responsible for managing a rota to ensure the service has adequate staffing, 365 days a year
• Holding relationships with all key stakeholders (funders and commissioners, local authorities, local CAMHS services and hospitals)
• Building on the pilot phase of the programme and using creative approaches to supporting children and young people of all ages.
• Working closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure safe delivery of services and that staff are supported.
• Ability to support staff to work with a diverse range of children and families, and tailor services to reach young people who may not currently be accessing the programme, or who have specific additional needs or diagnoses.

You will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience of managing a complex service supporting young people with a variety of needs, ideally within a mental health context.
• Experience of working on (ideally managing) a commissioned service within a Third Sector Organisation.
• Experienced in delivering a service within budget and meeting all KPIs and contract requirements.
• A passion for supporting and developing staff.
• A commitment to improving the lives of young people through high-quality mental health support
• Having a creative approach to problem solving and developing the service to meet the needs of diverse young people and families.
• Ability to form and maintain relationships (e.g. with CAMHS, commissioners, funders), and communicate effectively with all stakeholders and young people.

Benefits of working with us

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year, increasing by 1 day per full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days) [pro rata].
• Employee Rewards and Benefits Platform/Wellness Hub (Perkbox)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including free counselling sessions
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Training and personal development opportunities
• Access to shared resources and training opportunities via Mind Federated Network

How to apply

Please provide your CV, and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification (see JD attached) and why you want this role.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

HFEH Mind are committed to creating and fostering a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and thorough process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all persons appointed are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults.

Post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Head of Operations 

The British Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons (BAPRAS)

c£55,000 per annum

(depending on experience - pro rata for part time) 

+ excellent benefits including employer pension contribution

Full / part time - a minimum of 28 hours up to 35 hours per week

(Flexible - including working from home)

BAPRAS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to manage and grow a small team that will help its members to raise an awareness of the breadth of plastic surgery as well as promote innovation in teaching, learning and research.

The Head of Operations will work collaboratively with other team members and the Officers and Trustees in all aspects of: 

• managing the day-to-day operations and project delivery of the organisation to ensure the effective coordination of events, communications, committees, governance and member support & services.

This job is for you if:

• you like to collaborate and manage across teams and with many stakeholders.
• you pay attention to details even when deadlines or priorities are imminent or shift.
• you can plan as well as you can firefight. 
• you can be flexible in how, when and where you work.  (When circumstances allow this could include attending events anywhere in the UK that may require overnight stays and / or weekend working).

We are for you if:

• you want to be part of a small, hands-on team dedicated to supporting the work of healthcare professionals.
• you want an opportunity to develop your experience in organisations committed to developing teams and the individuals in them.
• you want to receive a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including 23 days annual leave per year plus Bank Holidays (in addition the organisations are closed over the Christmas / New Year period), pension and private medical healthcare.

To apply please submit the following:

• A covering email that sets out what you can bring to the role.
• CV - no more than two A4 pages that highlight your skills and experience that will enable you to deliver what is required to do the job.

Applications must be received before the closing deadline of 11.00 am on Monday 29 July 2024. 

BAPRAS are committed to equality and creating an inclusive culture with a diverse team.  We welcome applications from everyone and will support you to reach your full potential and to be yourself in a working environment based on dignity, respect and mutual support.  Should you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, in respect of disability, longterm health or any other conditions, then please let us know.

Team Leader (Leading Adult Social Care Support Workers), L'Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 40 hours per week including evenings and weekends

Salary: £27,336 per annum

Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich Community Houses, Ipswich

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Friday 26 July 2024, 5pm

As well as joining a friendly Community, where you will be well supervised and supported, and benefit from L’Arche’s mentorship programme, these are some other benefits you get by working for us:

• Joining shared meals since cooking and having a meal together is what we are all about
• Paid sick pay, up to a maximum of 7wks (depending on length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption/Surrogacy, and Paternity Pay (depending on length of service, details available on request)
• Interest free loans and salary advances available
• Free eye tests and a contribution towards the cost of glasses if you need them for work
• Free DBS / PVG checks
• Free SSSC registration
• Free Blue Light Card
• Professional membership fees paid if they are directly relevant to your role
• Free Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone
• Up to 5 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 days paid (pro rata) for time off for emergency dependents leave
• Carer and Childminder costs available in some circumstances to facilitate attendance at residential meetings
• Paid mileage costs at HMRC rate
• Working from Home Allowance for those in office-based roles but for whom no office is provided
• Specialist bereavement counselling for employees and their family members
• Free Life Assurance up to 4 times gross annual salary
• Access to the Bike to Work scheme

Main purpose of the role:

As Team Leader you will line manage a team of adult social care Support Workers who support adults with learning disabilities, in a supported Living house.

The Team Leader supports the Registered Care Manager in creating and promoting community and a sense of home, leading the service delivery in line with L’Arche values, traditions and standards, and the requirements of the Care Quality Commission [CQC]. 

As our Team Leader, you will be responsible for the smooth and safe running of one of our supported living houses. This will include managing and creating the monthly rotas, updating and managing digital care plans and risk assessments, supporting and supervising assistants (including inducting new team members).  Also, overseeing reporting such as medication records, health and safety, and quality assurance checks, implementing the planning and undertaking of meaningful activity, taking part in support reviews, ensuring training is relevant and up to date, and working as part of the senior leadership team to maintain a high quality of care.

Essential Criteria

• Experience of leadership in adult social care in a supported living or care home setting;
• A record of accomplishment of effectively leading and managing team performance, such as providing clear objectives, reviewing outcomes, putting in place develpment plans, and taking appropriate action to deal with poor performance;
• Ability to guide, support and teach the essential skills of supporting people with disabilities;
• Supportive of the identity, mission and values of L'Arche and enthusiastic about working within a community organisation rated Outstanding by the CQC;
• Level 3 Health & Social Care Diploma (adult care) or equivalent, or proven ability and equivalent experience combined with willingness to study at this level in accordance with community policy;

ABOUT L'ARCHE IPSWICH

L’Arche Ipswich is more than just a service provider; we are a diverse, inclusive community of 30+ people with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging to help people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.

We pride ourselves on being diverse and inclusive, with our service users being at the heart of all that we do in a safe, caring, dynamic and fun way.

Alongside our regulated person-centred support, we also have a strong spiritual ethos within the organisation, maintaining close meaningful working relationships with our service users, their families, and those living outside of the immediate L’Arche Ipswich community. Attendance to festivals, weekend breaks, community gatherings and birthday celebrations are a consistent tradition for all of us that brings everyone together on a regular basis.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

The closing date is 5pm on Friday 26 July 2024. Interviews will take place in person in the week beginning Monday 29 July. 

To apply, please read the full job description and person specification and answer the questions on our online application form. 

Please also read our privacy notice for job applicants.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner Assistive Technology, Band 7 to join our Assistive Technology Team. This role will require the successful candidate to provide a high quality, evidence based assistive technology service, promoting participation, communication and interaction for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust Therapy Services. Additionally, you will develop and deliver the service, in collaboration with multidisciplinary health, therapy and education teams.

Our service delivery aims to promote outcome focussed interventions, safe care, function, and participation, of children and young people accessing home, school, and community life. You will provide clinical leadership within the area of assistive technology, across the therapy service, ensuring the delivery of child and family focused goal led interventions at a highly specialist level, for children and young people accessing The Children’s Trust School and in-patient neurorehabilitation services.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

• Lead the provision of high quality, evidence based assistive technology interventions, for children and young people attending The Children’s Trust School and receiving in-patient neurorehabilitation.
• Provide clinical leadership to the Assistive Technology Team, identifying service priorities, service delivery methods and standards of practice.
• Provide assessments for complex augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems
• Identify service needs for AAC and selection of appropriate hardware, software, access, and mounting options, as per organisational policies and procedures.
• Understanding of mainstream technologies in specialist support, assistive technology, and computer access.
• Knowledge of environmental control and powered mobility.
• Lead in the design and implementation of communication and technology resources.
• Maintain and disseminate specialist knowledge of eye-gaze control and the use of eye-tracking, within clinical assessment and management.
• Develop therapy goals, plans and methods, in collaboration with the child and family/carers, as well as the Multidisciplinary and Education teams, founded upon evidence-based practice.
• Be an autonomous Practitioner, with responsibility and overview for Assistive Technology interventions, and maintaining relevant records and reports.
• Work closely with all members of the Multidisciplinary Team, as well as the child and family, to provide a fully integrated approach to the overall management of the child. This will include any home/school visits, professional child related meetings and/ or appointments, as required.
• Identify and utilise specialist assessments and relevant outcome measures, for children/young people receiving assistive technology interventions.
• Work flexibly across site as needed e.g. with the team in the Children’s Trust School
• Work flexibly in terms of hours, in order to meet the needs of the service, including an early evening (weekly) and one weekend day, per calendar month.
• Represent the Therapy Team and The Children’s Trust when appropriate, deputising for the Team as required.
• Undertake specialist assessments, externally responding to national and international requests.
• Act as the Lead Professional for complex case management and coordination, as and when required.
• Actively participate in, support and Chair relevant Multidisciplinary Team meetings, as and when required.
• Undertake other or additional duties that are within your skills and abilities, as the organisation may reasonably require from time to time.

With experience of working in a complex environment, across a large and diverse workforce, you will be exceptionally organised with a high-level of attention to detail. You will naturally possess excellent inter-personal skills, and an ability to consult and positively engage with key stakeholders across the organisation.

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

Strictly no agencies, please.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including, Zest; our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

Job Title: Chef (Part-Time)

Available Shift Pattern: 2 days per week (weekdays, weekends & bank holidays on a rolling rota basis, with the opportunity for additional shifts to cover sickness, staff holidays and rota changes)

Hours: 18 hours per week; 08:30am – 17:30pm (opportunity for more hours)

Contract Type: Permanent, Employed or Self Employed (flexible)

Pay: £12.00 per hour (employed) or if Self-Employed hourly rate TBC.

Additional Pay: Bank Holidays are paid at Premium Rates.

Location: Blackpool (Hostels & Cafe@264)

Homeless Action is a large registered charity (No. 1063208) that offers accommodation with support to vulnerable single homeless people.  We are looking to appoint a part-time Chef to work flexibly across our hostel sites and at our Community & Hub: The Cafe@264 all based in central Blackpool. The job roles involves preparing, serving and cooking healthy, homemade nutritious meals; helping plan seasonal menus; the ability to work in a busy café and to manage volunteers and assisting in the delivery of some basic life skills training to our hostel residents.

Ideally you will have catering experience and may have worked in a supported housing setting; care home/hostel or hotel/Cafe.  You will have a good understanding of the support needs of homeless people, be non-judgemental in your approach and have good people skills.  You will be willing to go the extra mile and be self-motivated.  You will be able to work during the week, at weekends and bank holidays.  You will be flexible in your approach to work and able to cover shifts at short notice.

In return we offer an opportunity to join our team of committed and enthusiastic staff, a competitive salary with flexible working hours; Bank Holidays paid at premium rates, a pension, training and self-development opportunities and good terms and conditions.

Ideally you will already have your Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene qualification and it is desirable that you also have knowledge and/or a qualification in Food Allergen Awareness and COSHH Regulations.

Preferably you will hold a full drivers licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes. All staff employed by Homeless Action are required to undertake Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Clearance.

To apply, please print off and complete the attached application pack and return to:

Laura Cooper (Housing Services Manager), 81 Abingdon Street, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1PP.

Closing date: Wednesday 31st July 2024 @ 12 Noon

Are you between 18 to 23 and a Member of the Methodist Church?*

This is a exciting and unique opportunity to become our

YOUTH PRESIDENT 2025-2026

13-Month Fixed Term Contract from 1 August 2025 – 31 August 2026
A full time role offering a salary of £25,760-£29,120 per annum**

We are looking for our Youth President for 2025-2026 to work with the Connexional Team to:

• Enable, encourage and enthuse children and young people to get involved in every aspect of Church life
• Represent and host 3Generate, the Children and Youth Assembly of the Methodist Church
• Listen to the voices of children and young people from across the Methodist Church in Britain and to be advocate for them in the life of the Church at every level – this may involve a lot of independent travel, and evening and weekend travel
• Influence the decision-making of the Church by sharing the opinions and priorities of children and young people

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to travel and work around Britain and overseas, supporting children and young people from all backgrounds. The work is challenging and varied and you will have experience of public speaking, debating, team and independent working, report writing, listening and facilitation, worship leading and more.

Interviews will take place in central London on Friday 13 September 2024. At this time there will be an opportunity to explore and discuss the role more fully.

Candidates must be available to attend 3Generate at the NEC in Birmingham as part of the election process from 4-6 October 2024. It is at this time that the children and young people of the Methodist Church will vote in elections for the next Youth President.

In this post, you could work from home or from our office in central London. 

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities. 

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR (see our website for contact details).

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 18 August 2024

*There is a genuine occupational requirement for you to be aged between 18 and 23 and a member of the Methodist Church by 1 August 2025. Only completed application forms will be considered. CVs will not be accepted.

**Salary offered will be dependent on location. London-based employees will be paid at the upper end of this range. Non-London-based employees will be paid at the lower end of this range

Emmaus Oxford is looking for a Charity retail Deputy Store Manager to join our retail management team running our large charity superstore in Cowley Oxford. Emmaus provides housing support and meaning occupation in our social enterprise to up to 28 ex-homeless men and women [known in Emmaus as Companions].  As well as providing retail management the role also involves coaching and training companions and working closely with our team of Progression Workers and Learning & Development Manager. Emmaus collects donations of furniture and household goods from across Oxfordshire and these are sold in our superstore in Cowley and through our online sales business. Proceeds from sales make a major contribution towards our housing & support service. This is a part time role working 22.5 hrs. [3 days] a week and may involve some weekend working and key holding responsibility. It’s a great opportunity to join a growing charity, in a rewarding role, working directly with the charity’s beneficiaries. Your work will directly help ex-homeless men and women, local people on low incomes and help create a better environment through recycling and reuse. 

Job Title: Events Fundraiser

Salary: c£30,000 (depending upon experience)

Team: Fundraising

Hours: 37.5

Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton, TW12 3RA (Hybrid working pattern)

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraiser to join our Events and Specialist Projects team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Events Fundraiser to support the delivery of our annual calendar of events which includes the London Marathon, Swim Serpentine, Action Challenges and our Choose your own Challenge programme.

The Events Fundraiser will be responsible for managing the portfolio of challenge events including the marketing; on the day delivery; first class stewardship and participant support from sign up to event completion and volunteer recruitment and management.

Due to the nature of our work, you will be required to attend some events and meetings throughout our catchment area which can be during weekends, early mornings or evenings.

About you

You will have experience in planning and organising fundraising events (ideally challenge events), customer service and of working as part of a team in an office environment.  You will also have an ability to remain calm and focused under pressure to achieve results in a positive and solution focused manner.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service

• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme

• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements

• Death in service benefits

• Reimbursed professional membership fees

• Eye care

• Employee referral scheme

• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Occupational Health

• Mindfulness sessions

• Cycle to work scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders

• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

For over 75 years MAF has been working in partnership with hundreds of Christian and relief organisations, enabling practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to be delivered to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.Leading the people team you will oversee the development and implementation of our PEOPLE strategy designed to attract, develop, and retain a high performing and creative workforce who are passionately engaged with our vision to see isolated people changed by the love of Christ. Part of that plan will be the development of strategies to address our recruitment needs both in the UK and overseas. The Director will also provide strategic level HR leadership to our 60+ UK based staff and 30 staff and their families overseas.

Reporting to the CEO, you will serve on the six-strong senior leadership team contributing to the wider organisational strategy and play a central role shaping the Christian culture of the organisation.

There is an occupational requirement for the job holder of this position to be a committed Christian.  Additional information is available on request.

Responsibilities

 The Director of People and Culture has nine key performance areas

1. Enhancing learning within the charity to ensure that we have the skills, experience and mindset needed to move forward.  (Learning & Development)
2. Shaping our practice to align with our Values, Mission, and Cultural Norms (Culture)
3. Creation and maintenance of a positive culture promoting staff wellbeingand community.  (Wellbeing)
4.  Design and  delivery of strategies to increase the number of new recruits to serve overseas and attract and hire talent to serve in our offices in the UK. (Talent Acquisition)
5.  Shared responsibility for Improving Partnership internally within MAF UK and externally with MAF International (MAFI), other Resourcing Groups and mission and Church groups within the UK. (Partnership)
6.  Taking thelead on all HR related issues and acting as a trusted partner and guide to members of the Executive Team. (Leadership)
7.  Managing our compensation and benefits schemes to ensure that MAF UK compensation remains fair and competitive. (Compensation & Benefits)
8. Maintaining a high level of legal awareness and ensuring HR legal obligations are maintained and our policy and practice is appropriate (Legal & Finance)

• • Ensure that HR policy and practice remains compliant 
  • Ensuring that our ‘Safeguarding’ responsibilities are upheld, staff receive training and DBS checks as appropriate 
  • Oversight of the People budget including the international staff, recruitment and training.

9. Professional Development by maintaining currency with employment legislation, HR good practice, and trends within Christian mission organisations 

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Requirements:

Education/Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent standard
• CIPD qualified (Level 7 - Chartered membership)

Experience:

• Proven experience in senior HR, management, and leadership roles
• Success in HR strategy design and change management
• Significant experience in recruitment

Skills/Abilities:

• Strategic planning and financial management expertise
• Excellent communication, presentation, and training skills
• Ability to influence at all levels within a complex organisation
• Knowledge of UK HR employment legislation

Personal Attributes:

• Committed evangelical Christian, able to represent MAF's mission, values and beliefs
• Emotional resourcefulness and service orientation
• Flexibility and adaptability towards others and circumstances

Terms and Conditions

• Location: This role can be based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkstone, Kent or optionally could be in the Oxford, Cambridge arc as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area, maximising our engagement with a thriving local aerospace and charity sector region.  Up to two days a week in our Folkstone Office might be initially required.We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, the needs of the business, the requirements of the role and your location. This will be discussed at interview.
• Working Hours: This is a full time role (at least 36 hours per week, with 1 hour for lunch daily unpaid) but requiring some flexibility on the successful candidate to work additional hours occasionally some of which could be outside the normal business hours.   Hours should be agreed with line manager.
• Travel: Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs (inlcuding overseas travel) or for travel/meetings on weekends or evenings.
• Annual Leave: Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year and 8 paid public holidays per year.
• Pension Scheme: Non-contributory (10% of salary).
• Probation: 6 months
• Notice Period: 3 months each.
• Salary: circa £65,000 per annum

Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday, 28th July 2024.

About us

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2024. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.

Contract: Fixed Term Contact - starting either 10 or 17 September 2024 till January/ February 2025 (as required)  

Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period) 

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES - two days per week onsite 

About the role 

We are looking for three new Project Assistants to support the delivery of a range of services our guests need to have a safe and happy Christmas. From healthcare and catering to advice and wellbeing services such as arts and crafts and salon, our services can make a real difference. You will support with the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers and external partners to help deliver services, ensuring teams have all the information and equipment they need. This is a varied role including processing volunteer applications, creating comms materials, managing, and communicating schedules, organising training, organising and setting up kit, ensuring our teams of specialists have the equipment and materials they need and helping out in our centres. 

This is great role to kickstart your career in the housing, homelessness, or volunteer events sector.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have…

• Experience of providing administrative support in a busy events or project based environment 

• Experience of customer service and ability to deal with high volumes of enquiries via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner 

• Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences  

• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines 

• Experience of providing administrative support including general office duties and maintaining accurate records   

• Strong IT skills and ability to utilise databases in order to process data effectively   

You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or administration environment.  You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 
   

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: 21 July 2024 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on 30, 31 July and 1 August 2024

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

About us 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

We are now recruiting for a new role in the Resources Team, Crisis at Christmas to support with coordinating the material donations needed to set up and run Crisis at Christmas centres and services. Every year, Crisis at Christmas opens its doors to people who need our support, offering warmth, accommodation, healthcare, food, and specialist advice. Last Christmas we worked with over 6,600 people facing homelessness through our day centres and hotels in London, and Crisis Skylight centres across Britain.

Contract: Fixed term contract from 10 September 2024 to 28 February 2025 

Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week. Core working hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, but due to the nature of the project some weekend and evening work may be required. 

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES  - three days per week onsite

About the role 

As a Project Coordinator – Resources your role will involve building relationships with current and new corporate donors to ensure we can resource all the required material donations we need to run the Crisis at Christmas centres in London.  Gift in kind donations we require range from food and beverages to clothing, hairdressing equipment and minibuses. This is a varied role that involves researching donors, communicating with large corporate companies, managing volunteers, and running community donations. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of customer service and ability to deal with working with partner organisations and donors via phone and email in a professional and friendly manner. 

• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities  

• Excellent IT skills with experience of using Microsoft Office software, in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.   

• Strong problem-solving skills and the adaptability to modify plans in response to unexpected complications.  

• Good communicator who considers their audience and can work efficiently as part of a team.  

• Strong attention to detail and ability to process data accurately. 

You may have experience running events or working on busy projects or have experience in a busy customer service or fundraising environments. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values. 

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy 

• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 

• 28 days’ annual leave

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay 

• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 

• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday 14 July 2024 (at 23:59) 

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 24 July 2024

Accessibility 

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Job Purpose and Summary 

Do you want to be part of an exciting and varied fundraising programme?

Currently, our student team supports hundreds of students per year to take part in some incredible fundraising challenges. This includes national and international treks and marathons, such as climbing Kilimanjaro, trekking across the Morocco High Atlas Mountains or running 26.2 miles through Budapest. 

We have two roles available for Student Fundraising Assistants to work with the current team across campuses in the UK and one in Ireland. With the purpose to engage with students at our partner universities and inspire them to join us on a fuindraising challenge to defeat meningitis and tick off a bucket list adventure.

The Student Fundraising Assistant will support the student team with recruiting students to take on one of these challenges. Some primary tasks and activities will include attending freshers' fairs, presenting about Meningitis Research Foundation’s student programme at information meetings and making phone calls to those who have registered their interest.

This role requires strong prioritisation and communication skills, sensitivity and flexibility. Whether you come with direct fundraising experience or have transferable skills that the role requires, we will support and develop you to excel in your role. What we are really looking for is someone passionate about making a difference and who is confident and outgoing when talking to new people. You will be the face and voice of the cause when talking to students. 

Meningitis Research Foundation is based in Bristol, but this role is flexible and is open to remote working with regular visits to universities across the UK.

We offer an annual salary of £23,000 (pro-rata), 6% employer pension contribution and employee assistance program alongside annual leave of 25 days per year (pro-rata). You will report to the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events and Community) within the Fundraising Team and work closely with the Student Team who will assign day-to-day activities.

Key responsibilities 

• Visiting partner universities around the UK to promote their chosen fundraising challenge. These promotions include but may not be limited to; manning freshers fair stalls, flyering and delivering lecture shout outs.

• Maintaining positive relationships with the universities visited through good communication skills.

• Generate interest in the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and motivate people to register their interest in a challenge and sign up.

• Deliver short presentations at information meetings about the work of Meningitis Research Foundation and the fundraising support we offer to challenge participants. 

• Make telephone calls to students who have registered interest in a challenge; answering questions, assisting with concerns and helping to overcome barriers to entry such as fundraising targets.

• Occasional need to assist with social media content e.g. creation of Instagram stories or posts using Canva. 

• Other duties as reasonable requested by the Senior Fundraising Manager (Events & Community) or Head of Fundraising.

Skills and experience required 

• Excellent oral communication skills, strong networker and a confident, outgoing manner 

• Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise and juggle multiple activities 

• IT competent - able to use Microsoft 365 

• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative 

• Team player with an ability to build effective working relationships 

• Ability to demonstrate our organisational values in all areas of your work 

• Ability to work anti-social hours (evenings and weekends) and at a high level of intensity 

About us 

Meningitis Research Foundation is an international health charity headquartered in the UK,

driven by a passionate mission to prevent the devastating impact of meningitis. Founded by

individuals whose lives were profoundly affected by meningitis; we are dedicated to enabling

positive change by uniting people and knowledge to save lives. The Confederation of

Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) is our worldwide network of people and groups who are

driven by a shared purpose to defeat meningitis. By coming together to share their diverse

experience and expertise, they are a formidable global force against this life-threatening

condition. 

Please send a CV and a covering letter addressing all points on the job description and person specification by 9am on Tuesday 16th July. For an informal chat about the role please contact us.