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Senior Organic Social Media Manager
£57,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based

UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.

This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as our Senior Organic Social Media Manager. The Senior Organic Social Media Manager will play a leading role in UNICEF UK’s Organic Social team. You will support the Head of Organic Social Media to deliver an engaging social media strategy with our audience across our channels, supervising two and supporting the Head of Organic Social Media. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the content on our channels supports UNICEF UK’s strategic priorities and upholds our brand values and inclusive storytelling principles. You will have a keen editorial eye across copy and content, collaborating with team members and key stakeholders to deliver best practice social media content.

This is a versatile role which requires significant experience and knowledge of audience insights and behaviour and the ability to apply this insight and evidence in an external and internal context to inform decision making. You will have significant experience of working in organic social media and communications for a complex global organisation with significant experience in risk management and mitigation in the social space. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, at times this will include our Global Head Quarters. You will work collaboratively with the Head of Organic Social Media during times of crisis communications, including social listening.

This role will require some out-of-hours and weekend work for large-scale events, and you will join the team as a representative of the out-of-hours on call rota. 

Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.  

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 6 May 2025.
First Round Interview date: Wednesday 21 / Thursday 22 May 2025.

In return, we offer:

· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)

· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role

· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.

· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world 

Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.

We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home.  We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.

UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.

We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.

Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)

Reporting to: Events Manager

Location:Hybrid. Home working with 40% of contracted hours at our office in Welwyn Garden City

Contract:Full-time; 37.5 hours per week

The Willow Major Events Team hosts a range of events to engage Willow’s key supporters. These range in large-scale events such as the Willow Ball and London Football Awards, to smaller more intimate events such as Golf and Shoot Days.

Job purpose

• This role will support the delivery of Willow’s programme of Major Events, as well as supporting third party events, ensuring that these promote and present Willow in a professional and compelling manner, maximising opportunities for donor cultivation, fundraising and maximising income generation.
• To work with the Events Manager on delivering events to an exceptional standard.
• To lead on auction procurement and fulfilment to maximise fundraising revenue.

Key responsibilities

Core Events

• To support the events strategy through delivery of high-quality events, designed to attract current and new supporters.
• To support the Events Fundraising Manager in ensuring that each event plan is actioned in a timely and efficient manner, as well as working with external suppliers, ensuring all suppliers work to agreed terms and conditions
• To assist in the research, development and planning of potential new event opportunities, ensuring that the events programme evolves in response to new fundraising requirements, opportunities and sector trends.
• With support from Event Manager, lead on events within the portfolio, working with key stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring delivery of a high-quality event.

Auction

• Lead on securing auction prizes for relevant events, developing relationships with key supporters and external businesses to secure exclusive and desirable auction items.
• Manage the auction fulfilment process, ensuring all auction winners are thanked post event and that lots are fulfilled in a timely manner.
• Oversee online auction platform, ensuring accurate listings, engaging descriptions and looking for ways to maximise income.

Event Supporter Stewardship

• Provide support on guest management, ensuring a smooth process for guests during the lead up to and on the day of the event.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with major donors, guests and stakeholders ensuring excellent stewardship and recognition
• To identify opportunities to engage or recruit new event supporters to existing or new events in the Willow calendar.

General

• To support the Events Manager with financial management of each event, supporting on areas such as: budgeting, planning, controlling and monitoring expenditure as appropriate and managing income against targets, KPI’s and provide regular revised projections as required.
• To maintain good practice in the use of database system (Raiser’s Edge), including the events module, ensuring that information is recorded accurately to allow for excellent supporter care, stewardship and accurate analysis of event performance.
• To keep up to date with current competitor activity, potential new opportunities for events and improved ways of managing and developing events.
• To keep up to date and comply with fundraising, data protection and other relevant legislation and codes of practice and good standards.
• To undertake any other tasks reasonably required.

 Person Specification

 Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of supporting on a number of events and delivering to budget and within tight timeframes.
• Can demonstrate effective implementation and management of work plans, projects and resources to ensure proactive completion of tasks.
• Proven experience of developing and managing budgets.
• Ability to work as part of a small, flexible and hardworking team.
• Delivering high quality supporter and donor care through ongoing contact and communication.
• Experience of working on administration within a fundraising, events or marketing environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working with senior stakeholders in order to meet income targets.
• Experience of working with celebrities.
• Experience of working with sponsors.
• Experience of working in the sports sector.
• Experience of working in the charity / fundraising sector.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Organised, pro-active self-starter, capable of taking initiative.
• Confident and articulate, able to build successful, mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external audiences.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Ability to work on different projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator, with exemplary grammar and spelling, who places high value on attention to detail.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills.
• Respect for and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Self-reliant and confident IT user including internet, email, design, databases, spreadsheets and MS Office.

Desirable

• Creative thinker, able to innovate to meet audience needs.
• Experience or knowledge of Raisers Edge database.
• Sports sector knowledge.

Other

Essential

• Positive, energetic and able to enthuse.
• Flexible and proactive problem solver.
• Takes personal responsibility for and remains focused on delivering results and achieving objectives, overcoming problems and frustrations.
• Genuine commitment to the work and services of Willow.

Desirable

• Empathy with the cause and knowledge of issues faced by young adults facing serious illness.

 Special Conditions

Essential

• Able to work irregular (unsociable) hours and weekends where necessary.
• Own car and current driving license

General

We offer the following competitive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance and Group Pension Fund
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working policy
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

We’re looking for a youth worker to lead our weekly educational youth club programme in Bournemouth. Delivered in partnership with International Care Network (ICN), sessions take place on a weekly basis between 4.30-7.30pm throughout the year including school holidays.

The role is six hours a week (three hours on a Wednesday at Club Class plus three hours a week for planning/prep/meetings).

Main purpose of the role:

The youth worker will plan, deliver and facilitate educational and cultural activities to separated children (16-21 years old) in the context of an interactive youth club held weekly in partnership with the ICN in Bournemouth. Although you will prepare and deliver the materials, you will be supported by our youth support worker and ICN support worker during the actual Club Class session. Plus one support worker from ICN and one staff member from Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole local authority (BCP LA) – usually a personal advisor or social worker.

Main duties:

• Research, plan and devise educational activities/classes for the weekly sessions based on our Club Class framework
• Deliver and facilitate the weekly Club Class with the support of our youth support worker and the ICN support worker.
• Source outside facilitators on occasion (on a voluntary basis) to deliver specialist sessions 
• Ensure sessions are young people-led and participants have an opportunity to input into future Club Class sessions using our participatory feedback mechanism 
• Provide emotional support and guidance to the group (please note this is not a casework role), referring individual young people to their case worker where one-to-one support is required.
• Ensure the highest level of safeguarding for the young people attending with adherence to The Separated Child Foundation’s safeguarding policy
• Work with the Programme Manager to evaluate Club Class with participants to ensure the sessions are appropriate and relevant to their needs, and propose amendments and improvements to the Club Class framework as required
• Gather feedback (anonymised where necessary) from participants to populate social media, support funding bids and include in programme management reporting
• Provide line manager with regular feedback on the sessions and future plans during routine catch up calls and Programme Manager in-person visits

Person Specification:

• Experience in planning and delivering youth-led interactive group workshops using varied techniques and approaches
• Experience of working with or supporting young people, preferably separated asylum seeking and refugee children and/or young people for whom English is not first language
• Qualification in Youth Work or comparable subject
• Awareness of the needs of young people, preferably separated asylum seeking and refugee children
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles and practice 
• Self-confidence and the ability to approach and engage with young people
• Experience of working with different languages, cultures and/or social backgrounds
• A competence in use of basic IT skills such as use of PowerPoint 
• Good organisation and planning skills, particularly related to youth work 
• A commitment to the work and values of The Separated Child Foundation
• An understanding and commitment to equal opportunities in practice
• Effective communication skills, and a good level, and understanding of spoken and written English
• An understanding of the need to provide a quality service without compromising professional boundaries 
• Effective team player, able to work collaboratively and quickly develop and maintain a strong relationship with the existing team
• An understanding of confidentiality, and an impartial and non-directive approach when working with clients
• Must consent to and provide all relevant documentation for an enhanced disclosure by the DBS

Having begun as a two-person part time project with the modest goal to development of some resources to support listening practices, the School for Synodality has grown to become a hub of encouragement and support around synodal practices within the Church in England and Wales and an important voice in the international conversation about the implementation of synodality. This growth has necessitated stronger working partnerships, growing our capacity and systems. To ensure the limited capacity of our directors is best utilised we’re looking for an operations manager to join are team to support smooth running of the project and development of its vision. 

The School for Synodality Operations Manager will be central to the operational and administrative functions of the School for Synodality, including overseeing the work of the Administrator and Communications Specialist and supporting projects and partnerships with diocese, local church communities and other stakeholders across the Church. The role requires someone who understands the Catholic Church and is committed to fostering collaboration for the vision of the School for Synodality. 

The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in a remote, flexible context and working alongside part time staff and volunteers with limited capacity. 

The employer of this role will be Northampton Diocese.

Job Purpose

This is an exciting time to be joining Barnsley CVS and the development of its volunteer offer, working closely with the Barnsley Refugee Advice Project to ensure best practice.

The main purpose of the role is to facilitate better integration of refugee’s, migrants, and asylum seekers into community life in Barnsley using the vehicle of volunteering as a means of supporting this.

You will be responsible for building a strong and trusted relationship with the refugee and asylum seeking community; ensuring potential volunteers are well supported to easily access volunteer roles in Barnsley and playing a significant role in community cohesion. You are likely to provide support through 1-1 support, small group sessions or carefully worded website adverts and information.  Alongside this, you will work closely with voluntary and community sector groups to help them develop appropriate opportunites, ensure good practice and create a network of trusted organisations.

You will need a passion for volunteering and inclusion, patience to work with vulnerable communities and the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people in both a written and spoken context.

Main duties

Individual support

· Providing direct support to individuals from Barnsley refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking community to find community-based volunteering roles

· To support the potential volunteer through the application process

· To support the potential volunteer through the recruitment and selection process

· To provide support to the volunteer during the settling in period

Support to organisations

· To work with organisations to ensure that volunteer policies and procedures are inclusive

· Work with organisations to provide high quality support to volunteers from the Barnsley refugee, migrant and asylum-seeking community

· Provide support and guidance in relation to obtaining DBS and equivalent checks where necessary

· Provide information, advice, training and assistance to organisations on the implementation, management and monitoring of volunteering activities

Collaboration

· The post-holder will be expected to work in collaboration with the Barnsley Refugee and Advice Partnership

· To attend the migrant drop-in and work in collaboration with the partners of the migrant network

· To work in collaboration with other Volunteer Coordinators both internally and externally through attendance at the Volunteer Coordinators / Managers meetings hosted by Barnsley CVS

· To attend workshops, group meetings, market places to help network and promote the volunteer services of Barnsley CVS

· To create reports reflecting the progress and learnings of the project to both report to the local authority and to assist in development

SafeDeposits is Scotland’s leading tenancy deposit protection scheme and dispute resolution provider. As a not-for-profit, SafeDeposits donates surpluses generated to its charity, the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust (“the Trust”). The Trust aims to improve standards in Scotland’s private rented sector by promoting education, training and best practice.

In addition to its grant-giving, the Trust is developing an ambitious research programme designed to inform future policy making and debate. This includes two new national representative surveys: “The Voice of the Tenant (Scotland)” and “The Voice of the Landlord (Scotland)”.

SafeDeposits and the Trust are part of the TDS [The Dispute Service Ltd] Group; a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that operates equivalent deposit protection services across the UK and delivers a range of initiatives to raise standards in the private rented sector. 

We have a new opportunity within our Policy, Research and Strategy team to join them as a Research and Programme Officer.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideally based within commuting distance of our Glasgow office. However, we are open to considering home-based candidates from other areas of Scotland, depending on their skills and experience.

The purpose of this role is to deliver and support the expansion of SafeDeposits research programme. The successful candidate will work on qualitative and quantitative research projects and ensure findings are disseminated effectively. Our priority is to recruit an individual with the requisite research skills and experience. Where required, appropriate training and support will be provided for the aspects of the role involving coordination of the grant-giving programme. The role offers a unique opportunity for a researcher to not only contribute to the evidence base, but to also work with TDS and SafeDeposits colleagues to commission evidence-based solutions for positive change.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Working with external contractors to deliver the Voice of the Tenant (Scotland) and Voice of the Landlord (Scotland) surveys.
• Conduct, analyse, and report on qualitative and quantitative research projects.
• Lead research collaborations with other organizations and stakeholders.
• Develop content, including blogs and social media posts, to share research findings in collaboration with marketing.
• Represent SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust at internal and external events, including presentations and public speaking.
• Assess and monitor grant applications in collaboration with an external contractor.

To be considered for this opportunity you must:

• Have a degree in a relevant field
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in research, social policy, or a similar role (or equivalent postgraduate study).
• Be proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Have strong working knowledge of Excel for statistical analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data validity and credibility.
• Be able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.

TDS offers a plethora of benefits inclusive of:

• 33 days holiday inc bank holidays
• BUPA Private healthcare
• BUPA Wellbeing cash plan
• Pension Scheme
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plus many more!

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letting outlining how your skills and experience match the person specification.

TDS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers.

Shine is recruiting 2x Shine Nurse Specialists

1x Full Time

Permanent

Shine Nurse Specialist (Adult Nursing/ Registered General Nurse)

Location: Home based - within a commutable distance of London as there will be a requirement for fortnightly travel to the Chelsea & Westminster Clinic and with additional occasional travel across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

1x Full Time preferred (part time 28 hours considered)

Temporary 12 month minimum contract

Shine Nurse Specialist (Adult nursing/ Paediatric nursing/ Registered General Nurse) 

Location: Homebased in England, Wales or Northern Ireland.

Shine’s Health Team 

Shine’s Health Team provides condition-specific health advice and support to people of all ages with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, NPH or IIH, promoting good self-management and enabling our members to live in optimum health.  The Team also aims to reduce the numbers of pregnancies affected by spina bifida and anencephaly through education around supplementation and fortification with folic acid, and other measures. 

Purpose of Job 

The Shine Nurse Specialist will deliver services and create resources to improve the health of Shine’s members, by informing members, their carers and professionals 

Principal Duties 

• To provide ad hoc advice to Shine’s members, their carers  and professionals on complex health issues, and signpost to NHS services 

• To attend and represent Shine at the Chelsea & Westminster Spina Bifida Clinic (for permanent role)

• To collect information, statistics and research from a variety of sources to inform Shine’s health projects 

• To create resources to inform and support members’ health 

• To develop training/information resources for professionals 

• To plan and deliver projects, events, presentations and information sessions for members and professionals 

• To provide an information resource for Shine staff 

• To form and engage with networks of health professionals 

• To represent Shine at events and meetings 

• To work closely with the Health Research & Information Coordinator to produce and disseminate health information to Shine members and the general public 

Skills and Experience 

Essential 

• Professional/Registered Health Qualification, for example:

  • Adult Nursing 

  • Paediatric Nursing 

  • Registered General Nurse 

• Experience of searching scientific and medical literature, collating information and writing reports 

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal 

• Ability to work effectively alone and as part of a team 

• Ability to plan and deliver projects 

• Good presentation skills 

Desirable 

• Knowledge of the physical aspects of spina bifida and hydrocephalus 

In return, Shine will offer you: 

• A competitive salary

• 3% pension contribution 

• Life Assurance cover from 12 months service 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays + additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year (pro-rata for part-time hours) 

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave 

• Additional annual leave due to length of service  

• Broadband allowance 

• Support to learn and develop 

If you would like to have a chat about the role in more detail or have any questions, please contact Gill Yaz, Head of Health.

Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job. 

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria. 

*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted* 

Closing date: 21/04/25 at 11pm 

Interview (virtual): Wednesday 30/04/25 

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early. 

Are you looking for a career move where you can use your housing experience and customer service skills to help create homes and schemes that we can all be proud of? Join us as a Housing Assistant. 

At Sapphire Independent Housing we are on an exciting journey. We have grown the business, expanded and diversified so that we can deliver much needed accommodation and services in London and Hertsmere.

Now we’re seeking a Housing Assistant to deliver a responsive and proactive housing management service at Bethany House, our female scheme in Islington – as well as contributing to initiatives that enhance our services for tenants and residents in permanent and temporary accommodation. 

You’ll be expected to provide a customer focused letting service to all prospective and new tenants and to liaise with tenants on housing management issues. Your responsibilities will range from reception and office admin duties to housing management functions, including rent collection. This will include managing post and visitors, overseeing all contractors coming into the building, dealing with emergency situations and liaising with the team to ensure all tasks are covered and completed.

We’re looking for:

• Proven experience in supported housing, with knowledge of welfare benefits, rent collection and identifying maintenance/repair issues.

• Proven experience in customer service and handling complaints.

• Experience of IT systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience of administration and office systems.

• Good standard of education, with ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to organise and prioritise your work, to meet deadlines and targets.

• The flexibility to work in a small team in a small organisation, with team spirit, good judgement and practical problem solving.

• Understanding of working in a diverse environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Investors in People Gold employer – a supportive business that encourages employee development and growth from within.

We offer a generous benefits package including interest free season ticket and bike loan scheme, private health and life insurance.

Appointments are subject to Sapphire Independent Housing receiving an enhanced DBS check which we consider acceptable.

Sapphire is a charitable registered housing provider. We welcome all applications and value diversity in our workforce.

If you would like to be considered for this post, you can apply here.

Closing date: Monday 28th April 2025

We are working with an international development charity who are looking for an Interim Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager to join their team for an initial three-month contract, with the possibility of extension.

This is a vital role focused on maintaining and developing high-value partnerships with Trusts and Foundations. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing a robust pipeline of 6-7 figure funding opportunities.
• Leading in partnership scoping and proposal development.t
• Providing valuable market insights and strategic advice.
• Managing existing donor relationships and ensuring strict compliance.
• Crafting tailored engagement strategies aligned with donor priorities.
• Supporting senior stakeholders in effective donor management.
• Contributing to strategic development and performance tracking.
• Maintaining accurate donor records and actively contributing to team activities.

Key Requirements:

• Significant and demonstrable experience in high-value (6-7 figure) trusts and foundations fundraising.
• A proven track record in effective pipeline management and successful proposal writing.
• Experience in managing relationships with high-level stakeholders.
• A strong understanding of global development issues. 
• Excellent communication, organisational, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience line managing staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.

What’s on Offer:

• A salary of £55,000-£60,000 on a day rate (Inside IR35) 
• An immediate start
• A hybrid working pattern
• An initial 3 month contract 

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

At Spring School, we're looking for an Office Manager to join our team.

You'll be responsible for the management of the administrative support functions, ensuring the provision of an effective and efficient service, implementing and maintaining systems and processes. You'll proactively support the Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body to provide confidential, high quality secretarial and personal support in order for them to achieve their objectives.

You'll lead and manage the Administrative Team, ensuring performance management and learning and development needs are undertaken. You'll act as the first point of contact for school staff on people issues, referring to Central HR as necessary, as well as liaising with and building effective relationships with parents, Governors, Trustees, staff, local authorities, visitors to the school and other stakeholders.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Formal secretarial/administrative qualifications or experience of providing high quality secretarial and office management / administrative support
• Experience of processing compliance files, including DBS, referencing and occupational health verifications for external agency review such as Ofsted, CQC and or Home office
• Experience of using a variety of HR, recruitment, training and payroll systems, we currently use Select HR, Clear Review, Linkedin Learning, iHasco and e-Pay safe
• Experience of managing staff with the ability to motivate and drive high performance or a willingness to learn

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD) and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

Candidates informed of outcome of application: 24th April 2025

Interview date: 29th April 2025

 Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit. 

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

We are looking for an experienced, visionary and strategic Director of Community Services to lead and develop our Advice and Support Services and our Engagement and Development Programmes. You will have a passion for, and a demonstrable track record of, building strong, resilient, and inclusive communities as well as developing and motivating a team of staff and volunteers. You will be a supportive, compassionate, enthusiastic, and experienced leader and manager of Community led and quality-led Community services.

An effective change manager, you will be passionate about making a real difference to the Irish and wider communities across London. This is a great opportunity to join the leadership team of the London Irish Centre (LIC) as it embarks upon a significant turning point in its 70-year history, helping the charity deliver its ambitious organisational strategy to empower and enrich even more lives through Irish Community and Culture.

About You

• You have demonstrable experience of leading and managing community services in the independent or public sector for a minimum of ten years.
• You are a professional, enthusiastic leader who can bring your sector experience to benefit this critical role and the wider organisation.
• You are an inspirational leader, bringing a team and others with you and leading by example.
• You have a proven track record in successfully leading a team, across multiple service delivery areas, and in implementing change.
• You are well-organised, able to manage several competing requirements with the ability to prioritise your work effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal and are comfortable working with people across a wide portfolio, with various levels of experience and socio-economic backgrounds.

Key areas of responsibility

 Workforce

• Maintain a positive culture within the Centre in line with the London Irish Centre values and expectations.
• Overall responsibility for management, development, motivation, support and appraisal of the community services teams, and other team members when agreed with the line manager.
• Maintain and implement effective policies and processes for managing staff and volunteers, including recruitment and retention, induction, training and appraisals. 
• Ensure adequate and appropriately skilled staffing of the community services team.
• Monitor performance against budgets, targets and Key Performance Indicators.
• Ensure best practice and quality assured delivery of Community Services and Programmes.

Financial 

• Overall responsibility for management and reporting of community services budget. 
• Overall responsibility for management and monitoring of all community services` grants. 
• Responsibility for ensuring services are managed within delegated budget.
• Operating within financial governance arrangements at London Irish Centre.

Income generation

• Ensure relationships with all supporters and donors are managed and developed effectively, including trusts, individuals, major donors and corporate partners. 
• Identify suitable new grant and trust funds and lead on applications.
• Lead on monitoring, reporting and submissions for current grant and trust funds in accordance with funders` requirements.

Impact and Innovation 

• Overall responsibility for the service`s impact management in line with the London Irish Centre’s theory of change. 
• Lead on identification and adoption of innovative technology to improve the processes and impact on community services.
• Overall responsibility for communicating the outcomes and impact of the community services and programmes.
• Strategic Development.
• Work with the CEO, other management and the Board of Trustees to set and achieve the charity`s strategic objectives. 
• Ensure Community Services resources are effectively targeted. 
• Lead in implementing a strategic plan for Community Services and support team leaders to deliver against performance targets. 
• Develop and foster positive relationships with external stakeholders. 
• Engage with existing and new partners to ensure the charity meets the increasing needs of those who use our community services.

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required of the Director of Community Services. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive and may be reviewed as required.

In our application pack we have included a job description and person specification to support your candidature. The details in the job description and person specification should be addressed in a maximum one-page cover letter. The cover letter should include your current job title, salary and position within banding where relevant. Click apply, upload your CV and cover letter to the portal on our website link.

 Please note that all roles at the London Irish Centre are subject to enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.

 The deadline for applications is Wednesday 30th April 9:00 a.m.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we will be actively interviewing. We reserve the right to close applications before the stated deadline. Interviews will begin with an initial online screening, followed by in-person interviews at the Centre, likely during the week commencing May 5th.

About the role

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Manx National Heritage (MNH) as Retail and Commercial Manager. This exciting and varied role involves income generating responsibility while delivering an outstanding experience across all MNH principal visitor admission sites. You will focus on retail delivery, online sales group and tour bookings, as well as hospitality and food and beverage delivery through in house services.

To excel in this post, you will be motivated by growing our charities income generation potential and maximise all commercial opportunities. You will actively promote ways for visitors to support MNH in our important work conserving, protecting and promoting the nation’s heritage.

A workplace that invests in you

✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

✔ A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.

✔ Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

✔ A relocation package of up to £3,500 based on receipts is available for this role. role.

Making the Isle of Man your new home

A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!

You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.

Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
 

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.

Ready to apply?

For more information, please contact Pauline.Wall@ mnh .im

The closing date for this role is midnight on 27 April 2025.

To find out more and apply, visit our website via the button below.

About this role

Turn2us is a national charity tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating financial insecurity, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

About You

We are searching for a Senior Trusts and Foundations Officer to work with the Trusts and Foundations Manager to grow Turn2us’ income from grant funding. This role will sit within the wider Philanthropy and Partnerships Team, which will provide opportunities to gain experience working on multiple income lines including Major Donor funding and Corporate Partnerships.

The ideal person for this role may have experience working within the charity sector in a relationship management role and have exceptional knowledge of how to work with Trust and Foundations to generate income. Key skills include bid writing or creative writing, analytical skills to deliver impact reports and excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Essential skills and experience:

• Expert in relationship led income generation.
• Exceptional track record of independently securing and stewarding income.
• Experience leading on complex funding applications (statutory funding would be a bonus).
• Experience working with senior management to secure and steward income.
• Collaborative and reliable team member.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder. 
• Demonstrable understanding of the UK Trusts and Foundations landscape.

Please read the Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager Job Pack on our website for further information.​

Please let us know if you will require any special provision as a result of any disability should you be called for interview.

Turn2us is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from members of all communities. It is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity. We encourage and welcome applications from all parts of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Turn2us wants to enable an environment where everyone is kept safe from harm and can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding everyone involved in our charity and the work we do. You can read a safeguarding policy on the Turn2us website.

If you join us at Turn2us, you will start on 25 days annual leave per annum (prorated for part time workers). Each year in the month you joined, you will receive additional day of leave up to a maximum of 30 days. On top of this you will receive bank holidays. The charity also offers 2 volunteering days per year to allow staff to gain experiences and skills outside of work for example at a food bank or becoming a trustee at another charity.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 4 days a month on a weekly basis. Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than this and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Contract- Fixed term until 31st December 2027

Salary- £31,133 per annum (0.9 FTE) pro rata

Hours - Part time - 33.75  per week

Location- Newcastle/South Tyneside

Closing date: Sunday 27th April 2025 at 11.30pm

Do you have a good level of knowledge and experience of supporting people with multiple disadvantage in a housing setting? Then join Shelter as a Housing First Engagement Worker and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.

About the role

As an Engagement Worker, you will be pivotal in delivering Shelter’s purpose to defend the right to a safe home by enabling those we assist to enforce their housing rights. You will be a key member of a new Housing First team in South Tyneside, delivering intensive support to a small number of individuals with multiple disadvantage to move from homelessness to sustaining a tenancy. As the team is new you will need to form links with partner organisations and agencies and your role will be fundamental in supporting someone on their journey through Housing First, supporting five clients at any one time.

About you

You will need experience of support work, a proven ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, especially substance misuse services, health and probation and people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have an awareness of working in a trauma informed, strengths based approach to help people with multiple disadvantage, as well as having experience of writing and implementing person centred support plans and writing detailed case-notes.  Also, you have flexible time management skills and are comfortable collaborating with people from other teams and organisations.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, 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.

About the team

Shelter North East has been supporting people in the region for over 25 years and provides advice over 12 local authorities. We are made up of an advice team, legal team as well as support services which include Housing First and DIY skills service, as well as an administration team. National staff based in the hub include a Community Fundraiser and Community Organiser, Lived Experience Officer and Business Development Manager.

We aim to bring about systemic change through our work with clients, training for our partners and volunteers and using evidence to bring about housing procedural and policy changes for people in the North East.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday 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.

Safeguarding Statement

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.

How to apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of 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 behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
• We work together to achieve a shared purpose

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