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Working closely with the Director of Engagement & Communications, you will contribute to and deliver the fundraising strategy for Cruelty Free International and its affiliated group of companies’. You will use your knowledge and expertise to diversify and increase the organisation’s income streams and seek out new funding opportunities.
With a hands-on tactical focus, you will use your skills and experience to develop and deliver sustainable income streams for the organisation. You will work with colleagues across the engagement and communications team to acquire and retain new audiences, helping us understand and attract new, committed supporters who are inspired by our work.
As a proactive, self-starter, you will work with colleagues to deliver compelling campaigns that our supporters want to engage with, using your excellent copywriting skills to craft engaging content across a variety of mediums and ensuring clear KPIs and objectives are set and measured that align with the organisation’s income targets.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Natural History Museum (NHM) is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use our unique collections and unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million specimens spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 17 million visits to our website.
The Museum is delivering an exciting and ambitious programme for our future, from using our unique collections, of more than 80 million objects, and scientific expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today, to continuing to welcome more than five million visitors annually to our sites, to transforming the galleries and gardens and delivering world class exhibitions, to delivering nature educations to schools across the country, to developing a major new science and research centre in Reading.
It is with this ambitious programme in mind that we are looking for a Finance Director who can build and improve on our high-performing finance function and continue to instil rigour and excellent financial stewardship across our operations and transformational projects.
Creating a resilient and sustainable organisation is fundamental to our long term strategy and the Director of Finance is a pivotal role helping to provide strategic leadership and responsibility for ensuring the continued financial sustainability of the Museum. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this is a key senior appointment that will bring strategic and commercial leadership, delivering sustainable financial outcomes bringing our NHM vision, values and outcomes to life.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:
· Proven experience in a leadership role;
· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;
· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls
We are seeking a confident, dynamic and engaging individual with the confidence to operate at the highest levels. A first-class communicator, the Director of Finance will win the trust and confidence of a broad range of stakeholders and funders. You will be a champion for customer-focused financial delivery, a people person first and foremost who is a passionate and inspiring leader, someone who can drive continuous improvement and bring others on the journey harnessing the best of their talent and abilities.
We are looking for commercial acumen, combined with problem solving issues and emotional intelligence that will embrace innovation and inclusion at all levels. Thoughtful and reflective, you will adopt the highest standards of rigour in the evaluation of risk and assurance, place our audience at the heart of our decisions and include culture, diversity and inclusion as well as commercial outcomes.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role we very much look forward to hearing from you. Please submit your CV, with a supporting statement describing why you would be the best person to join this team and make the Natural History Museum the best it can be.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Bryony Thomas via the Allen Lane agency website.
Recruitment timetable
Application deadline: 7th April
Longlisting: 11th April
Allen Lane interviews: w/c 15th April
Shortlisting: 25th April
NHM Panel Interviews: w/c 29th April
Diversity and inclusion matter to us - Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
The museum supports flexible working, however you will be required to be in the museum 3 days a week more if operationally required. This role will require a standard DBS check
Bore Place is looking for a new Finance Director to help us achieve the next stage in our development. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the Trust, financial compliance, and the development and oversight of our Financial Strategy. The successful candidate will provide commercial focus, lead on financial compliance and governance and oversee strong and effective financial administrative functions and reporting. Ideally, you will have experience of providing this function for non-for profit organisation in the charity sector.
Who we are: Bore Place is situated on a 500-acre organic farm estate in West Kent. Our mission is to enhance the planet in all that we do, to inspire people to live and work sustainably and lead happy and fulfilling lives. We provide a unique venue, educational programmes for young people, public activities and courses, and a site that is open to all.
We are now at one of the most exciting stages in our development. You will be joining the organisation at a pivotal moment as we approach our 50th birthday in 2027. Our 5-year Strategic Plan is in place to guide and focus our work, we have strong cash flows and have recently invested significantly in our infrastructure. Your success will help shape our future – a future focused on creating a paradigm shift in the UK in its approach to nature, farming, climate, and the education of children and young people and our most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.
Your role: The role will be instrumental in finding financial solutions to enable the Trust to deliver its Vision and Mission. You will line manage the Accounts Administrator who will deliver the day-to-day financial administration and finance system, draft reports and will support the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the auditor. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, with strong technical and strategic financial skills, experience in charity accounting, the financial and commercial acumen to support our development and a commitment to our mission and vision. Above all, you will have the attention to detail required to ensure organisational compliance, coupled with a desire to enable sustainable growth.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
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Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3 years post qualification experience;
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Experience of managing the finance function of an organisation, reflecting the key duties of this role;
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Experience of managing audits and reporting statutory accounts;
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Proven track record of leading, managing and motivating people;
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Ideally, experience of managing the finances of a Charity (including a trading arm);
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Commitment to our vision and values.
What we offer: As an organisation, we seek to be an inclusive and fair employer. We are a happy and supportive team and recognise that people are the heart of our organisation and value them accordingly. This is an opportunity to use your skills and experience to support the organisation to reach its full potential.
We aim to be an organisation with a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society. We strongly encourage and welcome applicants across all identities and backgrounds.
We offer:
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flexible working
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opportunities to learn and develop
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free parking at our beautiful rural location
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staff discounts on events and organic vegetables when in season
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a pension
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life insurance and an employee assistance programme
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30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
You can view the Job Description and our Strategic Plan, and download an application form from our website.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on Wednesday 10th April 2024.
First interviews are planned to be held at Bore Place on Wednesday 24th April 2024, with second interviews on Wednesday 1st May 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Theatres Trust, the national advisory body for theatres, is looking for an Administrator. This is a full-time, fixed-term 12- month contract beginning in June 2024, with the opportunity to potentially extend. You will provide excellent communication and organisational skills across a number of teams: advisory, fundraising, operations, and event coordination.
The position will be line-managed by the General Manager. You will provide general administration and event coordination support across all areas of the organisation. In addition, you will work with the Development Director to monitor and administer Theatres Trust’s memberships and fundraising research, and with the Advisers, to provide administrative support for planning consultations, policy responses, and the grants programme.
You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, have an outgoing, resilient, conscientious approach to your work, and possess proficient IT skills.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we deliver Theatres Fit for the Future, our new 3-year strategy. The role offers an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the staff team and trustees within the organisation to deliver on our objectives and make a difference to the UK’s theatres.
We strongly encourage people with disabilities and people who are from ethnically or culturally diverse backgrounds from across the UK to apply as Theatres Trust is keen for the team and its work to be informed by and representative of the diverse communities it serves.
Salary - £23,400 - £26,400 dependent on experience, plus generous holiday, and pension package.
The role is suitable for job share applications and we can also offer hybrid working options.
Due to certain responsibilities of the role, successful candidates will need to be based within a reasonable distance of our London office. You will be required to attend the office for at least two days each week.
Deadline for applications: Midday Friday 12 April 2024.
Interviews will take place at the Theatres Trust offices on Wed 24 April 2024.
To apply, please download the Application Form and Job Pack from the Trust's website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You’re in the right place.
Holy Trinity Hastings (HTH) is an Anglican Church in the town centre of Hastings and part of the HTB network. Over the last 7 years it has been built into a vibrant multi-generational community with a significant focus on children, families, and young people. Their vision is to build communities of people who are so passionate about being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus and joining in with what Jesus is doing, that lives, families and communities are changed and transformed, one life at a time.
In Hastings, Resurgo is partnering with HTH Church –Spear Hastings will be a key part of HTH Church’s mission to change the culture of the town by bringing hope to unemployed young people. In joining the Spear Hastings team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at HTH –the ‘Beating Heart of Hastings’.
The important stuff
Salary: £23,500 pro rata for part time role (£14,000)
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday –Thursday, Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Location: Holy Trinity Hastings Church
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application: Please apply by emailing Holy Trinity Hastings Church. We will not process application through this page.
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Personal qualities we’re looking for
· An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and HTH Church
· A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques
· Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
· High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
· Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face; particularly a confidence in group facilitation
· An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Spear Programme
· Lead group sessions of up to 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform their mindsets, and to maximise their potential in stepping into the world of work
· Prepare and deliver coaching sessions on a weekly basis and find creative ways of developing ongoing relationships with Spear Trainees. This includes running application workshops with past Trainees as well as maintaining records and reporting on statistics.
Relationship management
· Build and manage relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, and other organisations
· You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre
Church Community
· The Spear Coach is directly employed by HTH Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
· Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within HTH Church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation
· Other ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Research Coordinator (Data and Research in Education)
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Contract: 18 Month fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Sightsavers is a member of the Data and Research in Education (DARE) Pakistan research consortium, and is leading several research studies in this capacity. These studies are in the area of disability inclusive education and climate resilience in education. Our research predominantly revolves around qualitative methodologies, supplemented by a variety of other techniquesThe studies are primarily qualitative, but make some use of other methods. We are looking for an experienced Research Coordinator, to play a vital role in coordinating and implementing these research studies and to support other education focused work by Country Office team.
- Coordinate Research Activities: Effectively communicate and engage with DARE research consortium leadership, federal and provincial stakeholders, including Ministries of Education and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities, as well as local stakeholders like headteachers.
- Develop Fieldwork Strategies: Create comprehensive fieldwork procedures and plans, along with training materials for fieldworkers.
- Implement Data Collection: Design and execute data collection strategies, manage logistics, conduct interviews and focus group discussions, supervise fieldworkers, and ensure high-quality data management.
- Contribute to Scholarly Writing: Assist in writing detailed study reports and contribute to scholarly journal articles.
- Disseminate Research Findings: Organize and conduct dissemination activities, such as workshops, meetings, and presentations, to communicate research findings to a broad audience.
- Participate in additional educational interventions: Support the Programme Manager with inclusive education activities, including teacher development and assessments.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
In this role, th Research Coordinator will work closely with Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators, as well as the Pakistan Country Office Team, to coordinate and implement DARE studies and related processes. The responsibilities will include collecting, analysing, and disseminating data generated by the research.
The ideal Research Coordinator will have the legal right to live and work in Pakistan and will possess a strong background in qualitative research and project coordination, preferably within education and/or disability research sectors. The Research Coordinator will bring experience in study coordination, stakeholder engagement, fieldworker training and supervision, data collection, management and analysis, and reporting. This is an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting educational-focused work and making a meaningful impact through research.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- A Master's degree or equivalent in Education, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field.
- Demonstrated training and proficiency in qualitative research methods, including focus groups and in-depth interviews.
- Proven experience in coordinating qualitative research studies within Pakistan.
- Skilled in developing research protocols and creating guides for interviews and focus group discussions.
- Familiarity with the process of submitting research protocols to ethical review bodies and managing the review processes.
- Proficiency in using Nvivo software for qualitative data analysis is preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Competent in planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, and supervising research projects
- The ability to motivate and collaborate within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
- Availability for national travel within Pakistan as required by the role
- A strong understanding of research governance and ethical principles, especially concerning research involving children and vulnerable groups
- Experience in conducting, transcribing, and analysing focus group discussions and in-depth interviews
- A track record of contributing to research reports and journal articles
- A history of working effectively with both governmental and non-governmental partners and stakeholders
Closing date: 27 March 2024
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
Main Purpose of the Job
- To design, deliver and manage a structured education programme to schools, alternative education settings, youth organisations, corporate volunteers and our community.
- To engage with the local community by providing outdoor and indoor learning and environmental events and activities for children and young people.
- To market the educational opportunities of Vauxhall City Farm to schools and organisations in Lambeth and targeted London Boroughs and to maintain strong working relationships with schools and partners.
Main Responsibilities:
- To promote, deliver and staff a range of educational programmes at Vauxhall City Farm around the areas of farming, animal care, food production, wellbeing and environmental and sustainability themes.
- To develop and run programmes in line with the National Curriculum that meet the needs of specific audiences with a focus on under-represented audiences and those with complex needs.
- To lead on the facilitation of inclusive, interactive and engaging workshops.
- To design and conduct formative and summative assessment to measure the impact of our educational programmes.
- To use assessment and data to report on the impact of programmes for funders and trustees. - To recruit and manage educational staff and sessional workers.
- To build and maintain relationships with schools, educational organisations and community groups in Lambeth and the surrounding boroughs.
- To create educational resources for programmes at Vauxhall City Farm.
- To manage the administration of educational programmes and bookings.
- To design, develop and manage outreach programmes to schools and organisations.
- To attend education related meetings representing Vauxhall City Farm with or in lieu of Deputy CEO.
- To work closely with the Events and Marketing team on publicity and marketing of education programmes, events and activities.
- To work with other staff to improve and maintain the interpretation of the farm, to enable a wide audience.
- To follow all Vauxhall City Farm policies and procedures, especially equal opportunities, health and safety and child protection.
- To ensure that all Health and Safety requirements visiting groups are implemented and adhered to.
- To ensure high levels of Safeguarding of children and young people in accordance with our safeguarding policy.
- To work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
- Other duties as require
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Development Manager
Place of Work: Salford M6
Hours of Work: Part Time, 28 hours per week (flexibly across four days, 9am–4.30pm)
Salary: Competitive - Actual salary £28,728 to £30,168 per annum (FTE £35,904 to £37,710)
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact on mental health? Do you possess strategic acumen and a drive for innovation? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Development Manager at START.
About Us: START is a leading mental health charity that has been delivering mental health recovery and prevention services in Salford for almost 30 years. We are dedicated to creating positive change and supporting individuals on their mental health journey.
Our mission is to improve and enhance the quality of life, health and wellbeing of target groups within the community, in particular people at risk of experiencing mental health difficulties or social Isolation.
About the Role: The Development Manager will play a key role in ensuring that we build on existing significant relationships as well as identifying and securing new and emerging opportunities within both the mental health and creative health landscape.
We are looking for a dynamic individual who can ensure that START continues to be recognised as a valued and successful partner organisation. The role offers unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional growth and the prospect of shaping your own career trajectory within a thriving charity that has doubled in size over the past 5 years.
Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 5th April 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to be held on Thursday 18th April 2024.
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Want to play your part in transforming society?
You're in the right place.
Holy Trinity Hastings (HTH) is an Anglican Church in the town centre of Hastings and part of the HTB network. Over the last 7 years it has been built into a vibrant multi-generational community with a significant focus on children, families, and young people. Their vision is to build communities of people who are so passionate about being with Jesus, becoming like Jesus and joining in with what Jesus is doing, that lives, families and communities are changed and transformed, one life at a time.
In Hastings, Resurgo is partnering with HTH Church –Spear Hastings will be a key part of HTH Church’s mission to change the culture of the town by bringing hope to unemployed young people. In joining the Spear Hastings team, you will be part of the social outreach programme at HTH –the ‘Beating Heart of Hastings’.
The important stuff
Salary: £27,000, pro rata for part time role (£21,600)
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday –Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Location: Holy Trinity Hastings Church
Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.
Application: Please apply by emailing Holy Trinity Hastings Church. We will not process applications through this page.
Download the application form below.
Personal qualities we’re looking for
· An active Christian, able to personally represent the values and beliefs of Resurgo and HTH Church, and a commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader
· A dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques
· Passion for social justice and for working as part of the church to transform communities, especially supporting young people in employment or education
· An entrepreneurial and ambitious individual who enjoys starting new projects, works well under pressure and can translate ideas into practice with creativity
· Self-motivated with strong leadership, management and organisational skills with the ability to exercise initiative and prioritise workload
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confidence in group facilitation, high emotional intelligence, and a sense of fun!
Key Responsibilities
Partnership liaison and relationship management
· Establish the primary local referral agencies and build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective
· Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network.
Oversight of Spear Programme
· As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people each, using coaching skills to transform attitudes to their own ability and the workplace, and to raise their awareness and maximise potential in stepping into the world of work
· Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Coach
· Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and the Spear Trust, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education.
Line Management and training
· Manage the Spear Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development
· Be line managed by Resurgo to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPIs.
Church Community
· The Spear Centre Manager is directly employed by HTH Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community
· You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members and help the Spear Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme
· Ensure the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church; this may involve attending church events and speaking at services.
Site management and set-up
· Work with the Church to set up the training room and IT infrastructure for the new Spear Centre in advance of opening
· Liaise with relevant staff locally on-site issues and work to resolve them as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for enthusiastic and positive individual to join our team at PSAD. The PSAD café is the heart of our school where we pride ourselves on our creativity, diversity, and community. This is an exciting opportunity to join Putney School of Art & Design at Enable Leisure & Culture. To find out more about the school please see our website.
Our values are reflected in our broad range of lovingly made home cooked vegetarian dishes, freshly prepared and served each day. An integral service highly valued by our loyal customer base, a mixture of local artists and those new to the creative sector.
Day to day includes preparation of cafe food and serving customers efficiently with food and drink orders, taking payments, cleaning the café areas, inside and outside and ensure they are safe and hygienic at all times, and more.
About you
- You have previous experience of working in the food and beverage industry or the catering sector
- You are reliable and self-sufficient with an ability to prioritise your work and use your initiative to undertake a variety of tasks
- You are a clear communicator who prides themselves on providing excellent customer service with the ability to build a great relationships
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. Core to our work is the development of strong working relationships with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver, health leisure and community services and events that enrich people's lives.
Enable are committed to ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all the children and staff, and as such any successful application will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Based: Putney School of Art & Design, SW15 2QL
Salary: £14,019.75 per year (FTE: £24,924)
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
DBS: Enhanced
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
(Thurs, Fri, Sat during term time and Thurs, Fri in Half Terms and Summer School)
Benefits
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Yoga, activities, massages, monthly talks)
- Free Gym Membership
The vacancy
We have a great opportunity for an Advice & Wellbeing Specialist to join the team on a permanent basis. In this Outreach role you’ll be working predominantly in our Reading & Oxford communities, with one day a week working from our Houghton Hall office in Houghton Regis
As an Advice and Wellbeing Specialist, you will report to the Advice and Wellbeing Team Leader. You’ll deliver proactive and trauma informed support to meet the holistic needs of residents. Your support will be tailored to your resident’s needs, and you will work closely with them to understand their wellbeing concerns and agree an action plan to enable them to sustain their tenancies and feel connected to their community. You will empower residents to manage their wellbeing needs by helping them to develop and maintain skills and resilience to lead independent and fulfilled lives.
You will work collaboratively with wider teams, statutory services external advice and support services to ensure residents have the appropriate support. You will build partnerships with external stakeholders in your area to ensure there is a strong network for support for our residents. You will also be delivering advice and wellbeing support in community wellbeing hubs and providing peer support to colleagues.
What you'll need:
- A Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
- Demonstrable experience dealing with vulnerable people.
- Demonstrable experience dealing with complex cases.
- Experience providing frontline support and giving advice.
- Be passionate about customer service, being resilient with a positive and can-do-attitude.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be exceptionally organised with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied caseload, prioritising work effectively and produce high quality work.
If this sounds like you, this role might be perfect for you!
A bit about the role:
You will work closely and collaboratively with residents in their homes and neighbourhoods to understand their immediate needs, as well as their wider goals and aspirations to achieve sustainable outcomes. You will do this through a mix of direct support and advocacy, as well as exceptional partnership working with other Peabody teams, our contractors, statutory and voluntary services, and by supporting local wellbeing projects.
Some of the key results for the role include:
- As the Advice and Wellbeing Specialist, you will be providing holistic wellbeing support that supports residents to sustain their tenancies successfully.
- Actively build strong partnerships with other Peabody teams, housing associations, local authorities, statutory and voluntary services to promote effective multi-agency working and information sharing.
- Work with the Allocations, Financial Inclusion and Neighbourhoods teams to target early tenancy support to new residents who need this and ensure others know how to access your support if facing any difficulties in the future.
- Support the delivery and promotion of wellbeing hubs and cafes, as well as other projects in your region.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role and requires a full, clean driving licence. This role will be covering the Oxford and Reading area.
A minimum of 2 to 3 days working in the office/covering your patch is required; the other days can be worked from home, or a local office.
Weekly hours Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.00 with occasional outside of hours work.
Contract type Permanent
A bit about us:
160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.
The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.
Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.
We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.
We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.
Here's just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Are you ready to apply?
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
To be considered for the position of Advice & Wellbeing Specialist (Houghton Regis/Oxford/Reading), please visit our website and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
Closing Date: 01 April 2024
Interviews will be taking place on Thursday 18 April
We have a great opportunity for an Advice & Wellbeing Specialist to join the team on a permanent basis. In this Outreach role you’ll be working predominantly within the North West London Region.
As an Advice and Wellbeing Specialist, you will report to the Advice and Wellbeing Team Leader. You’ll deliver proactive and trauma informed support to meet the holistic needs of residents. Your support will be tailored to your resident’s needs, and you will work closely with them to understand their wellbeing concerns and agree an action plan to enable them to sustain their tenancies and feel connected to their community. You will empower residents to manage their wellbeing needs by helping them to develop and maintain skills and resilience to lead independent and fulfilled lives.
You will work collaboratively with wider teams, statutory services external advice and support services to ensure residents have the appropriate support. You will build partnerships with external stakeholders in your area to ensure there is a strong network for support for our residents. You will also be delivering advice and wellbeing support in community wellbeing hubs and providing peer support to colleagues.
What you'll need:
- A Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
- Demonstrable experience dealing with vulnerable people.
- Demonstrable experience dealing with complex cases.
- Experience providing frontline support and giving advice.
- Be passionate about customer service, being resilient with a positive and can-do-attitude.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be exceptionally organised with the ability to self-manage a diverse and varied caseload, prioritising work effectively and produce high quality work.
If this sounds like you, this role might be perfect for you!
A bit about the role:
You will work closely and collaboratively with residents in their homes and neighbourhoods to understand their immediate needs, as well as their wider goals and aspirations to achieve sustainable outcomes. You will do this through a mix of direct support and advocacy, as well as exceptional partnership working with other Peabody teams, our contractors, statutory and voluntary services, and by supporting local wellbeing projects.
Some of the key results for the role include:
- As the Advice and Wellbeing Specialist, you will be providing holistic wellbeing support that supports residents to sustain their tenancies successfully.
- Actively build strong partnerships with other Peabody teams, housing associations, local authorities, statutory and voluntary services to promote effective multi-agency working and information sharing.
- Work with the Allocations, Financial Inclusion and Neighbourhoods teams to target early tenancy support to new residents who need this and ensure others know how to access your support if facing any difficulties in the future.
- Support the delivery and promotion of wellbeing hubs and cafes, as well as other projects in your region.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role and requires a full, clean driving licence for roles based in North West London.
A minimum of 2 to 3 days working in the office/covering your patch is required; the other days can be worked from home, or a local office.
A bit about us:
160 years after it was established, Peabody is one of the oldest not-for-profit housing associations in the UK.
The Peabody Group is responsible for more than 107,000 homes, with around 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties. We also have around 20,000 care and support customers.
Our purpose is to help people flourish, and we are getting closer to residents by taking a local approach.
We are committed to delivering a responsive and easily accessible repairs service and investing in our existing homes so they are safe and well maintained. Our retrofit projects will make thousands of our homes more energy efficient.
We work with councils and communities to promote economic inclusion, tackle inequality and poverty, and prioritise wellbeing.
Here's just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody:
- Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role)
- Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates
- Two additional paid volunteering days each year
- Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- Up to 10% pension contribution
Are you ready to apply?
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
To be considered for the position of Advice & Wellbeing Specialist (Ealing Gateway), please visit our website and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.
Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
Weekly Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Closing Date: 01 April 2024
Interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 17th Apri
We are looking to recruit a Funding Officer to join the London, Southeast and East Team, working in the North East London area. You’ll be part of a team, led by a Funding Manager, and comprised of several other Funding Officers
As a funding officer you will assess requests for funding and work together with colleagues to make funding decisions.
By working closely with people and communities from a defined geographical area, you will understand what matters to them and where our funding can make the biggest difference.
You will manage grants using local knowledge, best practice, thematic expertise, and the experience of customers and stakeholders to improve our grant making and inform our decision making.
You will work with stakeholders at different levels, represent the Fund within your local area including at funding fairs and external meetings and create opportunities for people to come together. You will share learning from your conversations, events, grant holder reports and evaluations with other colleagues so that we can maximise our impact.
We are looking for local talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences who share our values and are passionate about making a difference through our funding.
Whether through lived or gained experience you will really understand the communities we work with. You could come to grant-making from a variety of backgrounds.
Whatever your background, we will expect you to have some skills and experience in areas such as:
- project management
- research / data gathering & insight with presentation / reading/ report writing
- basic accounting and budget management
- database administration
You will need to show an understanding of the voluntary and community sector, so you will find it helpful to have paid or unpaid work experience in these areas. You might have experience in the type of projects that we fund, for example, community work, health, arts, sports or environmental conservation.
In return we can offer the opportunity to develop relevant skills and gain experience working with one of the largest funders in the UK. You can progress to becoming a trained and skilled Funding Officer with good progression routes in the sector.
For more information on the role we recommend having a look at the role profile.
Contract Type: Permanent
Mobile Allowance: £1000 out of pocket expenses
Hours: Full time; 37 Hours per week, flexible working considered
Interview Dates: 23rd and 24th April
Location: Mobile, North East London area. This role is classed as mobile working which means you will be expected to work from and visit several locations across the area, including your home. The ability to drive and have access to a vehicle is therefore beneficial, although not essential.
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below:
Essential Criteria
• Creative & curious, viewing continuous improvement an opportunity, with an ability to work collaboratively with others - A strong team player who will ensure good use of knowledge and insights in the grant decision-making process.
• Confidence to take initiative, use own judgement and challenge when appropriate.
• Strong communication skills – both listening and verbal & writing skills with the ability to interpret large amounts of information and convey complex information in a succinct and clear way.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent relationships at several different levels.
• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and the ability to apply this lens to assess and challenge applications.
• An ability to manage a large workload, prioritise with minimal supervision, and keep Manager up to date on key issues and risks.
You will work from several locations across the area, including your home and our office with the expectation that you will be flexible in order to get the best outcomes for our customers.
Desirable Criteria
•Understanding of financial planning and business plans, ability to analyse accounts and numerical data, IT skills, database admin, project management and info gathering
• Understanding of North East London and its charity sector and experience working with underrepresented communities in the region.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why the National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Management Accountant
Reports to: CFO
Based: Battersea
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Contract: Full Time Permanent
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated Management Accountant to join our finance team. We are seeking someone with a strong technical background, ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified who has had previous experience in the Not-For-Profit / Charity sector.
About Us
Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. Core to our work is the development of strong working relationships with councils, charities and other organisations to deliver, health leisure and community services and events that enrich people's lives.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours & a hybrid working environment
- 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 3 additional free days off at Christmas
- Life Insurance
- Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, wellbeing budgets and cycle to work)
- Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Yoga, activities, massages, monthly talks)
- Free Gym Membership
- Free breakfasts/snacks
- When in the office, we enjoy a well-stocked fridge and food cupboards, and a variety of social activities
In this role, you will take the lead in ensuring our company's statutory compliance is top-notch, handling tasks such as assisting with preparation of financial statements and external audits, preparation of all monthly, quarterly financial reports, assisting with budgets and forecasts and managing tax returns. Additionally, you'll have the exciting responsibility of overseeing the day-to-day operations of our finance department.
Job Description:
The role will be carried out in the finance department, at our headquarters in Battersea.
- Oversee the financial department staff in day-to-day operations ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Ensure accounting policies comply with the relevant accounting standards and that the policies are followed, and training supplied to all relevant staff.
- Ensure the monthly payroll, and all similar regular payments, are processed for payment in a timely and accurate manner.
- Act as the primary support person for month, quarter and year-end financial activities.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including payroll and post all month end journals
- Assist with preparation of the financial statements.
- Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Oversee all activities related to HMRC tax compliance issues.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
- Business Partnering with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as needed.
- Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
- Develop and implement financial systems, policies, and procedures: Design and implement efficient financial processes to ensure compliance and improve operational effectiveness.
- Monitor cash flow, budget variances, and expenses to maintain financial stability and support business objectives.
- Support budgeting processes and funding decisions: Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and funding strategies to align with organisational goals and objectives.
- Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, and implement strategies to enhance financial performance and mitigate risks
Skills and Abilities:
- Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified
- Previous experience in NFP/Charity environment - ESSENTIAL
- Knowledge of relevant Accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
- Experience operating at Management Accountant/Finance Manager level in charity sector
- System implementation experience advantageous.
- Good people management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and able to produce work with a high level of accuracy
- Good problem-solving ability
- Good written verbal and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in people's lives?
Charity People are working with an impressive benevolent charity who are leading the charge in supporting farming communities, offering practical aid, financial assistance, and mental health support throughout England and Wales. They are on the search for a talented Individual Giving Officer to join their fundraising team.
Salary: £31,000-£34,000 ( dependent on experience)
Reports to: Head of Fundraising
Location: Hybrid working model, 2-3 days in the office
Hours: 35 Hours
Benefits: Excellent pension scheme, contribution of up to 10%. Life assurance from day one and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
About the Charity:
This remarkable charity offers tangible, financial, and mental health support. Their funding initiatives enable farmers to attain financial stability. Furthermore, their mental health support contributes to fostering emotional resilience, enabling individuals to effectively navigate challenges within the farming community. These resources are augmented by the round-the-clock hotline and a cadre of Support Managers stationed across regions, delivering expert counsel and guidance.
The Role:
As Individual Giving Officer, you will play a pivotal role in crafting compelling campaigns, nurturing meaningful donor relationships, and ensuring exceptional donor care. As a valued member of their fundraising team, you'll drive initiatives ranging from one-off donations to digital fundraising, all aimed at fortifying their vital support network for farming communities.
What we are looking for:
* Previous experience in fundraising, with a good grasp of stewardship practices and donor engagement.
* A self-starter mentality, adept at juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Exceptional relationship-building skills, enabling you to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders.
* A deep understanding of individual giving strategies and experience collaborating with agencies to achieve fundraising goals.
In addition, you will have a good understanding of data management and CRM systems. They welcome candidates that have broader fundraising experience that will be looking to excel in a role like this.
If this role has chimed with you and you want to be part of something truly rewarding, where your skills and dedication will make a tangible difference in the lives of others, then we want to hear from you!
Due to the sensitive nature of the role, we are accepting applications on a rolling basis, which means the role can close at any stage, so please do reach out if this impacts you in any way.
Closing Date: Rolling basis
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the 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 do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.