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Where will I be working?
Your role will be for a renowned not-for-profit company which cares for many historical monuments, buildings and places in and around the UK. Through those places, this organisation takes the rich history of England to 10 million visitors every year.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant, by supporting the Director of Development, you will be playing a vital role in also looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference!!! What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of office organisation and administration, in a busy office, and at an executive level.
• Experience of working for a senior executive director.
• Experience of working with external stakeholders, including trustees, Non-Executive Directors and people of influence.
• Experience of supporting a director frequently travelling and working away from the main office.
• Experience of organising large meetings and conferences with a range of important and influential stakeholders.
  
  Skills and knowledge required
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
• Knowledge of and awareness of the workings of a charity
• Excellent standard of written and spoken English, editing and proofreading skills
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
• The ability to write accurate and clear minutes
• The ability to prepare briefing materials
  
  

What you'll get in return

• Hybrid/remote working
• £19 - £21 per hour depending on experience
• Ongoing contract
• Flexible working
• Great networking and strong connections
• Immediate start
  
  

What you need to do now
This is an urgent role. Therefore, if your profile matches the requirements above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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The Model of Care and Quality Improvement Officer role is all about making sure that the care and support models developed and implemented by the National Gambling Support Network (NGSN) are effective, efficient and of high quality. The post holder will support the work around the current and ongoing development of the model of care to make sure that the NGSN is delivering against best practice and evidence-based interventions, supporting quality improvement.  

You'll be working with the Quality and Performance Manager and providers to: 

• Develop and implement an NGSN model of care. 
• Monitor quality and performance standards as part of the commissioning process.
• Support the tracking of the evaluation and delivery of related project milestones.
• Work with colleagues so that findings of good practice and/or lessons learnt are built into future service planning, delivery, and improvement.
• Work with colleagues to build capacity, quality and continuously improve performance standards within GambleAware and commissioned services. 
• Provide quality and performance information of the peer review process, contributing to interim evaluation reports and outputs where appropriate. 

We're looking for someone with good knowledge of healthcare delivery models, and experience in applying quality improvement methodologies to drive measurable improvements in healthcare outcomes. You'll need a track record of successfully supporting the development of quality improvement projects from conception to implementation. And you'll be a great communicator and know how to work with and engage people.           

We're asking for a lot, and in return we're offering a range of benefits that support employee wellbeing and that make GambleAware a great place to work. 

About us

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

Crisis is getting ready to publish its 10-year strategy, setting out the steps we’ll take to bring about the end of homelessness. To support our bold ambitions, we’ve refreshed our organisational values and are digging into what we can do better to build the culture we need. 

Using your communication and engagement skills, you’ll be helping to make a difference to the lives of thousands of people experiencing homelessness right now. 

We’re an open, friendly, and dedicated team. We love to learn and between us have a broad range of communication and technical skills. We work hard to support one another as well as the wider organisation and are never too busy to share our thoughts or offer an extra pair of hands. 

Hours: 35 per week (we are also open to candidates looking to work 28 hours per week or compressed hours as per Crisis’ Flexible Working Policy)

Location: Based in our London office, close to Liverpool Street and Aldgate (we are open to a range of flexible working options, in line with Crisis’ Hybrid-Working Policy)  

About the role 

As our Employee Communications and Engagement Lead, you’ll be supporting more than 600 colleagues across England, Scotland, and Wales. 

Our colleagues work in a huge variety of roles and are based in lots of different locations. It’s our job to help make sure everyone has access to the information and tools they need to do their best work, regardless of where they’re based or when and how they work. This might mean making sure they have access to guidance to help them support a vulnerable member (the people we support); sharing information on a new staff benefit, such as our network of Mental Health First Aiders; or an invitation to learn about our latest campaign or fundraising event. 

When it comes to sharing information and bringing people together, your role will be key. We’re well networked across the organisation and have a wide range of communication tools and channels in place, but we know we can do better. You’ll be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas and to explore your curious side. 

Day to day you’ll work with stakeholders across Crisis to help raise awareness and understanding of our strategic goals and to build engagement and excitement around our cultural ambitions. You’ll contribute to the wider work of the Employee Communication and Engagement team and our priorities for 2024. This includes the ongoing development of a new intranet, embedding Crisis’ new values, building awareness and understanding of Crisis’ strategic aims, and carrying out an audience segmentation exercise. 

You’ll report to the Head of Employee Communications and Engagement and will be supported by our Employee Communications and Events Assistant, as well as colleagues across the organisation who will share their expertise and knowledge and help you to build your own network of peers. 

About you 

We’re looking for an experienced communications expert who has planned, managed, and evaluated strategic engagement for either internal or external audiences; someone who is people-focused with great interpersonal skills. Someone who can build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues in all parts of the organisation. 

You’ll be committed to strengthening the voice of our staff and to influence the way we share information and knowledge, including our strategic priorities. 

You’re curious, creative, and open to new ideas, pushing us as a team and encouraging others to think about different ways to engage and build connections. 

You’ll bring experience of delivering communication campaigns to diverse audiences and will be confident in using a variety of digital tools to support great engagement. If there’s something you don’t know, you’ll look for ways to learn and boost your skills.

You understand the importance of planning ahead, are proactive and can use your own initiative to troubleshoot challenges and prioritise. 

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: Wednesday 17 July 2024 (at 23:59)

Interviews to be held W/C 29 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 

Individual Giving Officer 

Harrogate, North Yorkshire  

We offer hybrid working and we are committed to paying the Real Living Wage. 

 
About Us 

Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer. 

Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.

As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships. 

 
The Benefits 

We offer all employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Hornbeam Park train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more. 

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Individual Giving Officer, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen. 

 
The Role 
 
As our Individual Giving Officer, you will help to develop and implement the charity’s individual giving strategy.

Supporting the Individual Giving Manager, you will be the main point of contact and manage the day-to-day relationships with external face-to-face fundraising partners, who represent Yorkshire Cancer Research at private sites (e.g. supermarkets) and by going door-to-door to raise awareness of the work of the charity and encourage individuals to make regular gifts. You will be involved in all aspects of building and maintaining fundraising partner relationships.  

Specifically, you will: 

Support the charity’s face-to-face fundraising activities: 

• Work with the Marketing Team and face-to-face partners to build a range of marketing propositions that create memorable conversations and increase the likelihood of individuals deciding to sign up to give a regular donation. 

• Co-ordinate and facilitate training and engagement activity for new and current face-to-face fundraisers to keep them informed of and inspired by the latest developments at the charity. 

• Ensure face-to-face fundraisers have appropriate collateral and that all equipment and materials are kept up to date and are engaging for potential supporters. 

• Ensure face-to-face fundraisers represent Yorkshire Cancer Research in a way that aligns with the charity’s brand values and key messages. 

Create campaigns, supporter journeys and develop onward stewardship: 

• With the support of the Individual Giving Manager, lead individual giving fundraising campaigns and help to develop new campaign propositions that will attract and retain supporters. 

• Work with the Individual Giving Manager and Supporter Engagement Team to develop and implement supporter journeys from beginning to end for newly acquired regular donors and other key supporter groups, aiming to increase levels of affinity with the charity and encourage life-time commitment.

• In conjunction with the Supporter Engagement Team, regularly review fulfilment communications to all our individual giving supporters, ensuring they are compelling, accurate and fit for purpose. 

Be responsible for data management and reporting: 

• Analyse campaigns and activity, including monthly reviews of key performance indicators, to provide insights and inform future decisions. 

• Use the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database to maintain accurate records, for data segmentation and for income and other KPI reporting purposes to ensure the effective management of all individual giving activities. 

 
About You 

To be considered for this role, you will need: 

• To have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline, or proven experience working in a similar role at a similar level. 

• To have experience of individual giving and/or new donor acquisition within the charity sector or similar customer service experience in another sector. 

• To have experience of campaign management including creating schedules, data management, creating briefing documents, budget management, analysing and reporting on results.

• To have experience of having used insight to inform decision-making. 

• To have experience of working with databases and CRM platforms (e.g. Access or Raiser’s Edge). 

• To have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships. 

• To be happy to work independently and to ask for support where this is needed. Also likes to work with, and support, colleagues as part of a team working towards a common goal.

• To have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with an ability to use active listening skills, and write professionally and appropriately for a range of diverse audiences. 

• To have high levels of computer literacy with comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel and Outlook. 

Application 

Before applying, please visit our Careers Page to view the full role profile and find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, Head of People, before 8 July 2024. Please read our privacy notice before applying. 

Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity. 

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us via our website. 

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 

ADVOCATE

Location: Dudley (travel across the area, home based for administration)

Salary: £22,500 - £29,500 per year, pro-rata. Potential to earn up to £29,500 pro-rata based on advocacy qualification held.

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time (35 hours per week) and Part Time available

All applications by midnight on Sunday 7 July 2024

Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?  

Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge? 

Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard? 

Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility. 

We have an exciting opportunity for an Advocate to join our team covering Dudley borough.  Your role will require you to travel to locations such as hospitals and care homes across the area to meet with clients and professionals and be home based for administration; therefore, a suitable home internet connection is essential. 

About us 

VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations. 

We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most.  For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website. 

About you

Desirably you will have some experience of working as an Advocate, providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults or young people who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing education and support.

You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.

How will you make a difference?

You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.

You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.

You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.  You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.  You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard. 

Professional Development?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional abilities and you will make a real difference every day.

Benefits:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• 5% employer pension & 3% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Separate Life Assurance Cover
• Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays etc
• Discounted Gym Membership; Employee Assistance programme
• Supportive working environment fostering a good work/life balance
• Support with continuous professional development

Equality and Diversity

VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.

VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please us via our website.

How to apply

To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form. 

Important Dates:

Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 7 July

Interviews via Teams: Thursday 11 July

Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

Want to know more about VoiceAbility and the role?

Please see our website.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: If you don't already hold the Independent Advocacy Practice qualification, and you are successful in your application, it is a requirement that you complete the core element within 12 months of commencing the training.  VoiceAbility will fund this training. 

Website and Digital Fundraising Manager

Position: Website and Digital Fundraising Manager

Location: Remote, regular travel to London expected

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £35,700 - £38,588 per annum

Closing Date: 8th July 2024 at 12pm

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

About the Role

Now is an exciting time to join the organisation. You will lead on the back-end functionality of our website and spearhead our digital campaigns. In this role you will be leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms to enhance donor engagement, supporter acquisition and supporter journeys, also supporting offline channels, creating a great supporter experience for anyone who finds the organisation online.

This role will ensure as potential supporters seek us out and/or visit our website as a result of seeing offline propositions, the messaging is consistent, and if they choose to donate, they have an excellent experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Review our existing website and lead a project to transition to a new platform, including seeking a provider and implementation.
• Review and improve the online giving experience.
• Potentially recruit a digital content role to provide relevant content to engage our audiences.
• Main responsibility for the technical back-end functionality of the organisation's website, working closely together with the Digital Communications Manager who leads on content and front-end.
• Managing the relationship with the organisation’s web-agency, scoping, and leading development projects.

• Work closely with colleagues to understand and ensure the best possible supporter experience and journey.
• Analytics and reporting.
• SEO optimisation.
• Email marketing.

About You

We are looking for a team player with a positive mindset and technical expertise in website management and digital fundraising.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• Proven Website management experience, excellent knowledge of working in CMS systems and leading on more complex back-end and development projects.
• Proficient in effectively using data analysis tools (Google Analytics, Tag Manager) and user experience optimisation tools (HotJar), to inform future website projects to optimise traffic and experience.
• Email marketing experience, proficient in using Mailchimp, writing copy and setting up more complex email journeys.
• Digital Fundraising experience, with a track record setting up digital advertising.
• Experience producing budgets, reporting variances against the plan and re-forecasting.
• Strong copywriter email content.
• Strong understanding of fundraising and the role of digital in supporting on and offline activity.
• Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with listening abilities.

About the Organisation

Established in 2006, The organisation is a UK-based, international charity dedicated to bringing solar power to rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa.

Currently, there are nearly 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa living without electricity. When the sun goes down at night, families are reliant on dangerous and expensive forms of lighting, such as candles and kerosene lamps.

The organisation is pioneering innovative enterprise programmes that tackle poverty and climate change by providing access to clean, safe solar light to homes, clinics, and schools. To date, they have distributed over 2.3 million lights, directly impacting over 11 million people. Families across the continent can now rely on safe, renewable solar lights as the sun sets, but there is still a long way to go to achieve universal access to energy, and we are stepping up our efforts to ensure communities otherwise left behind will have access to solar energy, creating instant sustainable change for people and the planet.

How to apply

Applicants are invited to email their CV and a covering letter, explaining how their skills and experience meet each criteria in the person specification.

You may have experience in areas such as: Website, Digital Content, Content, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media, Content and Media, Media and Content, Digital Marketing Content, Website Manager, Digital Content Manager, Content Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Manager, Social Media Manager, Content and Media Manager, Media and Content Manager, Digital Marketing Content Manager.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Join our team as a Senior Campaigns Adviser (Digital) and lead the production of our campaigning communications and actions, with particular focus on impactful digital campaigns. You'll be at the forefront of driving positive change for people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) by helping our supporters to influence politicians and decision makers.

In this role, you will work with the National Campaigns Manager to plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate our digital campaigns across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Your innovative approach will help grow our base of digital supporters and create engaging online and offline campaigning tools.

Working closely with our Policy and Campaigns team, you'll ensure our campaigns are backed by solid evidence and clear policy objectives. You will manage our social media channels, creating original content that resonates with our audience, and ensuring our campaigns are consistently engaging and effective.

Collaboration is key in this role as you will work with various teams within the organisation.

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a difference. If you have a strong background in digital campaigning and are ready to take on a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us in creating positive change for those living with and affected by MND.

Hybrid Working Expectations: up to 2 days per week office attendance (Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.)

What are we looking for?

A dedicated professional with a good understanding of health, social services, and welfare. You will have a good understanding of political decision-making processes at both national and local levels.

With experience in a campaigns environment in the third or public sector, you will have a proven track record in developing, planning, and delivering successful campaigns, with expertise in creating campaign materials and using e-campaigning software like Engaging Networks.

As a successful candidate, you will be outcome-focused, with strong reporting and negotiating skills. You should be able to manage your workload effectively and demonstrate good IT skills including experience with Microsoft Office.

A willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings and weekends, is required. Regular travel within the UK, including overnight stays, is also necessary.

For full role responsibilities please view the job description located within the Candidate Pack.

Our Benefits

• 28 days holiday, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare which includes reimbursement for dental appointments, eyecare, Health & Wellbeing screening and therapies
• Access to a 24/7 phone and video GP Service
• Life assurance
• Confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes to include: Cycle to work & Buy and sell annual leave
• BenefitHub which offers lifestyle discounts and offers on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

How to apply

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• Expertise in developing, planning and delivering campaigns to successfully bring about change.
• A good understanding of political decision-making processes nationally and locally.
• Excellent verbal, writing, presentation, organisational and administrative skills.

Where experience is asked for, please give one example showing what you did and what it achieved. Where we require evidence of ability, please explain either how you would approach that particular competence or give an example to support your suitability.

Alternative Applications

To provide an inclusive application process for all our opportunities, we are open to receiving alternative applications from candidates who may find it difficult to complete our online form.

About Us

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation for people with and affected by MND, current and future staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants that meet the requirements of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be made as required.

Important Information

Adverts may be closed before the deadline once sufficient applications are received. To avoid disappointment, please apply early.

We request that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this role.

Citizens Advice Luton is a well-respected local charity with over 30 years’ experience of delivering free, independent and impartial information, advice and casework services which meet the changing needs of local residents. Our aims are to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and to improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join our Senior Management Team with responsibility to manage our advice services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of advice services including supervising the quality of advice given, overseeing training, managing the performance of staff and volunteers and ensuring these are appropriately supported and developed.

This busy and varied role will rely on your ability to bring out the best in the team as well as to ensure the highest quality of advice across our many and varied projects.

We are looking for someone with a desire to take on a senior management role who has an advice background and great interpersonal skills to join our friendly team.

OUR VALUES: Our high-performing team ethic is based completely on fairness, equality, thoroughness and recognition.

Citizens Advice Luton is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

For an appplication pack please click on the apply button to go to our vacancy page

Closing date for applications:  12 noon on Wednesday 31st July 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing: Monday, 5th August 2024

We are recruiting a Finance and Operations Manager to lead on all aspects of financial planning, management and reporting to First Story, to support the processing of all day-to-day financial transactions, and to ensure that the finance function is carried out effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will have experience of SORPs and will have both a strategic and operational 'hands on' approach. You will work closely with SLT colleagues to ensure that operations run effectively across the organisation.

The role would suit an experienced finance manager who is able to work both strategically and operationally across a small, distributed team with a central office in London. You will work closely with the CEO, reporting to the board on a quarterly basis.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the Head of Programmes, Head of Development and CEO to deliver and monitor our ambitious strategy, Reach and Impact, effectively. The post holder will contribute to the strategic development of First Story over the next period, presenting to the board.

Key info

• FTE salary £40,000 to £42,000
• 0.6 FTE (21 hours a week)
• FTE 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Hybrid working
• Interviews will be held in 15/16 July 2024.

Application closing date: 10am, 8 July 2024.

HR Advisor

Location: Birmingham based with hybrid working
Job Type: Full-time (part-time 0.8 FTE will also be considered) Please confirm in your application the hours you are interested in.
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 18 months
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Benefits: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working and contributory pension scheme

Closing Date: 11.59pm, Wednesday 24th July 2024.

Our client has a new opportunity for a HR Advisor to join it’s supportive, values driven and dynamic environment – this is an exciting time in the evolution of their Charity.

They are looking for an experienced HR Advisor who will support the Charity by developing and strengthening their people processes throughout the lifecycle of the employee journey – if you’re looking for a new challenge in an environment where you will be helping to develop and embed HR practices then they want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

This is a standalone role and is the first port of call for all HR and payroll queries at the Charity. You will be responsible for providing a robust, comprehensive and proactive HR service across the whole organisation.

The focus will be on developing and strengthening the Charity’s people processes. You will deal with the coordination and delivery of recruitment, learning and development, the updating and communication of HR policies, guidance to line managers on employee relations matters and HR administration support to staff.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

• To be the Charity’s link with its outsourced payroll service and act as system administrator for HR and payroll software. Providing advice to staff on self-service use, ensuring the HR system utilisation is maximised by the Charity.
• Manage the day-to-day HR administration at all stages of the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to leavers.
• Co-ordinate and manage the recruitment process – including overseeing the selection process and attending interviews as the Charity’s inclusive panel member to reduce bias and ensure equality of opportunity.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive onboarding and induction process.
• Ensure HR policies meet legal requirements.
• Oversight of attendance and leave arrangements, ensuring all absence is properly authorised and processed accurately.
• Provide advice on managing sickness absence and on family leave (maternity, paternity, etc.), as required.
• Respond to employee relations queries from individuals and managers, seeking external HR expertise.
• Deal with payroll queries and liaising with the outsourced payroll provider, providing monthly information relating to absence, leavers, starters, deductions etc.
• Ensure that any agreed job evaluation, performance review and pay progression processes are maintained and proactively managed.
• Undertake regular salary benchmarking/market scanning.
• Collate and report training needs.
• Produce quarterly HR reports for senior managers and report any trends on employee relations issues such as absence, training/ development and wellbeing.
• Assist managers and the CEO with workforce development and wellbeing initiatives.
• Carry out annual employee engagement survey.

Who are they looking for:

You will have achieved or near completion of your Level 3 CIPD or equivalent qualification and be planning to progress to Level 5.

You will have experience of:

• Working as a HR administrator and developing HR admin processes
• Working as a HR Advisor – dealing with recruitment and selection, working with HR policies and providing advice to line managers
• Ideally you will have developed and implemented new HR policies and initiatives and have experience of providing employment law advice and guidance but if not, they will help you to build your skills in these areas.
• You’ll have strong interpersonal and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. You’ll understand the importance of attention to detail and being able to manage sensitive and confidential information. You’ll also have a good appreciation of GDPR in relation to HR practices.
• You’ll be used to working on your own initiative and with minimal supervision.
• This is a new role and is ideal for someone who already has some HR experience and is looking to build their career in HR.

How to apply

To apply for this role please submit a CV with a covering letter setting out how you meet the requirements for the role. Please ensure that you have included all relevant contact details and let them know if you require any special provision should you be called for interview.

About the Organisation

They believe there’s always more they can do for their patients and families. It’s their mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use their hospitals’ services, offering them the best experience possible.

They are passionate about improving patient experience for all the women and families at their hospital. Thanks to the kind and generous supporters, they are striving to provide their patients with a service over and above what the hospital alone can deliver.

You may also have experience in the following: HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, HR Assistant, Human Resources, etc

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Do you have experience of coordinating an employment, training & education (ETE) or involvement programme for people with lived experience, ideally gained in a programme delivered in multiple sites across a wide geographical area? Then join Shelter as a GROW Programme Coordinator and you could soon be playing a key role within our Changing Futures team.

About Shelter

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

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

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

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

About the programme

Changing Futures is a £64 million joint initiative by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and The National Lottery Community Fund. Its aim is for local organisations to work in partnership to improve support for people who are experiencing multiple disadvantage. Through Changing Futures in Greater Manchester, Shelter works in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, locality partnerships and other VCSE and community partners and we ensure lived experience is at the heart of design, delivery and systems change. At the same time, our Gaining Real Opportunities for Work (GROW) Campus focuses on support and development for two GROW Trainees, as well as influencing wider change around lived experience in the workforce and inclusive recruitment. The Traineeship programme started in 2015 and aims to provide supported employment opportunities for people who have a lived experience of multiple disadvantages. This is your chance to be part of its future and help people to take their future back.

About the role

As the 'Changing Futures' GROW Coordinator you will provide strategic oversight of GROW placements, working closely with the Changing Futures Innovation sites and the GMCA to provide support around inclusive recruitment and sharing best practice regarding employing people with lived experience of multiple disadvantages. You will co-ordinate the programme to ensure a high-quality traineeships and make sure that the structures and resources to facilitate traineeships are in place.

We will also rely on you to promote the programme to partners, funders and other audiences, so we can raise awareness of the value of employing people with lived experience and encourage more organisations to adopt the approach.  You will empower our Trainees to use their experiences to influence the design and delivery of the partnership by developing and maintaining learning pathways, ensuring the right wellbeing and development support is in place and that they have the right resources and training materials.

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

About you

We need someone with understanding and insight into how experiencing multiple disadvantage and social inequalities can affect people’s lives as well as experience of co-ordinating employment, training and education projects. You will be keen and able to develop relationships across networks, services and systems and will seek out opportunities to champion co-production and influence systemic change. Some people management experience, with an emphasis on relational approaches to partnership working and problem-solving abilities, will be needed as well as a proven ability to develop relationships internally and externally with a variety of stakeholders. You will be comfortable giving presentations, writing reports and conveying information to a range of audiences and confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. You will act as an ambassador, encouraging, promoting and supporting the involvement of people with lived experience in the design and delivery of Shelter’s and our Partners work.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants with lived experience of multiple disadvantages are actively encouraged to apply for this role.

For further information prior to submitting an application please contact Charlotte either by email or by phone - details found on Shelter website advert.

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.

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

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

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

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

Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager - Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot /Hybrid - homebased with local travel across your patch. Some national travel will be required
Permanent
Full time
Salary £27,000 - £35,000 per annum
Excellent benefits including 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, employee pension scheme, family friendly policies, Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service, and Employee Rewards and Assistance Programme

Are you an innovative and strategic relationship builder who can manage and oversee large programmes?

Charity People are pleased to be supporting Tempo Time Credits, a charity that brings people together in local communities to carry out valued and important voluntary work, with their search for a Pathways to The Past Programmes & Partnership Manager based in Neath Port Talbot.

Tempo Time Credits started 15 years ago and is an ambitious movement that empowers, encourages, and engages people from all walks of life, from communities across the UK, to get involved and volunteer. For example, befriending or helping to improve outdoor spaces. Volunteers earn Tempo Time Credits as part of a reward and recognition which can be exchanged for a range of services and activities provided by our local and national partners.

In these challenging times, community support is more crucial than ever. Tempo stands at the forefront having engaged with 40 commissioned programmes, collaborated with 1,500 charities, empowered over 15,000 volunteers, issued over 1 million Time Credits, cultivated 750+ business venues offering rewards, and pioneered the world's first national Time Credit network.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery the pathways to the past programme connects volunteers and communities in Neath Port Talbot to their heritage. As the Heritage Programme and Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating relationships and opportunities across Neath Port Talbot.

Key responsibilities:

• Management contracts, staff and resources: You will ensure all programmes are delivered within budget, and you will oversee contracts and reporting, producing convincing reports that show impact and delivery of KPIs.
• Oversight of networks delivery and performance: You will oversee programme planning and network management. You'll map out community groups, service and business partners and set up project activities and events, including training and workshops for network partners and key partner staff.
• Stakeholder relationship management and reporting: You will develop and maintain positive relationships with key funders and stakeholders in the region. You will also oversee reporting on programmes and ensure evaluation data collection and dissemination.
• Development and implementation of local strategic plans: You will oversee implementation of regional plans, including coordination of priorities and allocation of resource.
• Profile raising and sustainability: You will speak at and attend events and meetings with potential funders and explore opportunities for growth/ You'll also oversee contract renewal process including development of sustainability plans or new delivery models and contract signing.
• Innovation, learning & development across the organisation: You will feed into innovation and development work through sharing learning and best practice across the organisation, and supporting development of systems and approaches.

The Programme and Partnership Manager will have proven experience in community development, stakeholder engagement and contract management. The successful candidate will have a passion for heritage conservation and community development, and will be an inspiring leader, keen to develop their team. You will have strong communication skills, including presentations and report writing, and you will have experience facilitating workshops and training.

You will also have experience working with communities, public and voluntary sectors, the ability to influence others and have experience designing and implementing new initiatives.

This role will require flexibility regarding working hours, including evenings and weekends when required. It also will involve significant regional travel, with some national travel and overnight stays. You will need the ability to travel independently. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS child and adult barred list.

If you are target driven, with the ability to stay on top of a varied and demanding workload, and you have the drive and energy to work within a growing, ambitious charity, Tempo Time Credits would love to hear from you.

How to apply:

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement detailing why you would like to work for Tempo Time Credits and how you meet the criteria laid out in the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please click apply to receive more information. Please also complete the Equality and Diversity Form on their website. The closing date is 9am on 17th July with interviews held between 24th - 31st July.

As part of Tempo Time Credits commitment to Disability Confident, candidates who consider themselves to be disabled will also be given the opportunity to attend an interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way - including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.

Tempo strongly believe in the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

JOB TITLE:Canine Health and Welfare Assistant

LOCATION: Great Horwood, near Milton Keynes

SALARY BAND:   £22,370

JOB TYPE:  Full-time, Permanent (10am - 6pm)

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.

We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

The Job

 You will assist the Health & Welfare Coordinator in their role, providing support to socialisers and fosterers and dealing with queries including those relating to health & welfare and holiday cover, referring the queries to the appropriate member of staff where necessary.

The welfare of our dogs is of paramount importance and you will help ensure that dogs at the MDD Centre are at all times well cared for and that their health & welfare needs are met.

Reports to: Health and Welfare Coordinator

Specific Responsibilities

Health & Welfare needs

· Ensure MDD dogs are fed, watered, toileted and exercised as required while they are at the Centre.

· Weigh and groom MDD dogs as needed when they are at the Centre.

· Ensure all dog first aid kits are fully equipped

· Assist with the weekly health checks of all Bio Detection Dogs and ensure that vaccinations and any preventative medication are always up to date and administered as and when required.

· Ensure all Bio Detection Dogs have the appropriate equipment and are correctly tagged.

· To support when requested, the training of any new staff on Health & Welfare matters.

Bio Detection Dogs Supervision

 · Assist with the organisation of the monthly schedule for each Bio Detection Dog.

· To meet the Fosterer’s and handover the Bio detection dogs when they arrive to collect at the end of the day.

· Assist with arrangements for holiday or other temporary cover when a fosterer is going away.

· Arrange day cover in emergency situations.

· Help coordinate the collection and return off dogs from fosterers, liaising with other staff as necessary and as and when required arrange volunteer drivers to collect or return dogs or when

· necessary collect or drop off dogs yourself.

· Organise the rota for dog walkers and keep them updated on any changes.

MDD Site Responsibilities

· Ensure all bedding on the MDD site is washed, clean and changed regularly.

· Ensure that the dog holding areas are regularly cleaned and well maintained, with support from the contract cleaning team.

· Ensure that the grooming room is regularly clean and well maintained.

· Ensure the veterinary room is kept clean and tidy, well equipped with relevant treatment & equipment.

Record Keeping

· Keep accurate records of Bio Detection Dog health, welfare, weight and any medications or treatments given.

· Ensure that all Bio Detection Dogs insurance and microchip details are correctly recorded.

Fosterer Queries

· When requested, act as the first point of contact for all fosterers, including out of normal working hours in emergencies.

Other tasks or ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager required to ensure the successful running of the charity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Experience of practical dog training.

· Understanding of dog health and welfare and experience of providing basic, considered and appropriate advice and support to dog handlers.

· IT literacy and report writing skills including experience of using Microsoft based programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Power Point

KNOWLEDGE

Practical Knowledge in the following areas:

· The basic theory of practical dog training.

· The law in relation to dogs i.e. appropriate areas to free run a dog, ID needed etc.

· Dog and human psychology.

· Health and safety implications of dog and fosterer handling.

· A basic understanding of the various diseases and medical conditions with which the charity works, or the capacity and willingness to learn.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

· A professional approach to other staff, clients, fosterers and their families and members of the public and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide range of people internally and externally.

· A good attitude to work and ability to use initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· An organised and methodical approach, with the ability to prioritise.

· Attention to detail is essential.

· Interested and passionate about the work of the charity.

· Must be comfortable working in vicinity of dogs.

· Flexibility around working hours when required.

You will also be expected to:

- Hold a full UK Manual Driving Licence

- Provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

- Undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

- On occasions you may be requested to take dogs home for some additional training or health and welfare observations for a set period

Values & Behaviours

There are a few key values that we believe are important in the workplace:

·     Respect

· Cooperation

· Honesty

· Fairness

Based on the values listed above, we encourage the behaviours below in the charity:

· Respectful communication

· Cooperating with others

· Honesty in all interactions

· Fairness in decision making

Benefits

· Sick Pay

· Health Cover

· 26 days holiday, increasing with service

· 5% Employer Pension Contribution

· Free On-site parking

· Life Insurance