Jobs in East Midlands
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Age UK are recruiting for a part-time Lead Quality Assessor (21 hours per week) to undertake assessments of the quality of Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice that is provided by Age UK Network Partners (local Age UKs; local Age Cymru Partners; Age Cymru; Age Scotland; Age NI; and Age UK); and ensure consistency in how our quality standards are assessed across the wider assessment team.
In this role you will:
* Carry out assessments on the quality of Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice delivered by Age UK and its Network Partners across the UK through a range of services (e.g. traditional I&A service, social prescribing, LPA etc), assessing how well each Partner is delivering against the relevant requirements of the Age UK Network Quality Assurance Framework.
* Provide written reports for Age UK Network Partners in the required format, using your expert skills and knowledge to identify how well they have met the standard - identifying areas of strength, areas of non-compliance and suggestions for improvement.
* Support the process of quality assessment and continuous improvement of services where Age UK Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice is given, including, * moderating reports - with responsibility for ensuring that assessors are applying the standard fairly and there is consistency between the assessors; * reviewing self-assessments - liaising with Network Partners to give feedback on how well they are meeting the standards; * following up on Corrective Action - working with our Service Quality Advisors to review submitted evidence and the adequacy of corrective action taken by Network Partners, in response to their assessment findings. * signing off Corrective Action Reports and providing formal feedback to Network Partner Managers and CEOs.
* Work with the Quality Team to ensure consistency across the assessor team, by taking a lead role in assessor training / consistency days, using these to share learning, provide updates and instruction.
* Contribute to the on-going development of the wider Age UK Quality Framework by providing feedback on any Information and Advice related quality programmes.
The post holder is required to travel to a range of locations for assessments and for meetings at the London Office which may involve overnight stays. (Although the majority of work is currently online using MS Teams, national travel is likely in future).
Applicants must have ability to access a computer, confidential workspace, key advice texts and be able to work online.
Must haves:
* Extensive and relevant experience in an advice service, with knowledge of key advice issues affecting older people in at least two of the following areas of social welfare law: welfare benefits, community care, housing.
* Knowledge and understanding of good practice in managing and delivering Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice services.
* Demonstrable experience of supervision of advice work. Demonstrable experience of maintaining effective case recording systems and procedures, ideally electronic.
* Effective communication skills with a range of audiences, both interpersonal skills and the ability to write and proof-read effective reports for external stakeholders.
* Ability to make rigorous, fair and impartial assessments against quality benchmarks for Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice services.
* Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to manage workload and prioritise.
* Good time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
* Understanding of the issues affecting older people seeking advice.
* Good IT skills including an ability to use Microsoft Office, and online systems for bookings, assessing case records.
* Clear understanding of the principles of confidentiality and data protection.
* Knowledge and understanding of the equality and diversity issues affecting the delivery of Information, Signposting and Social Welfare Advice services.
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About BEfriend
BEfriend is a registered charity operating in the London Borough of Ealing since 1994, and more recently, launching in the neighbouring borough of Hounslow. Our aim is to reduce chronic loneliness and isolation experienced by local people through one-to-one volunteer befriending and social events.
Role Purpose
To take responsibility for BEfriend’s trust and foundation applications and generate new funding opportunities.
Main Duties:
Trusts and foundations
● Lead on the trust and foundation funding applications which deliver BEfriend’s strategy.
● Work with the staff team to ensure that BEfriend’s work is accurately represented in funding applications.
● Research funding prospects and ensure a strong pipeline of applications at all times.
● Develop and maintain good working relationships with current and potential funders.
● Lead on reports to funders and work with colleagues to ensure reports are completed on time, meeting funder reporting requirements.
● Evaluate bids
Other tasks
● Work with the CEO to develop a fundraising strategy for the next 3 years and agree fundraising targets and key performance indicators
● Build and develop our Individual Giving Campaign
● Work with the CEO to develop relationships with statutory bodies
● Develop relationships with local businesses to engage supporters
● Manage engagement and fundraising events as required
This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be required to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities at times.
How to apply:
Download the full Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and how to apply.
Please address your cover letter to Rachel Hill, CEO and ensure you explain how you meet the person specification.
Don't forget to also attach your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Flexible location – work from home / hybrid / Leeds, London, South Wales, Bristol or Liverpool
We are seeking a Support Specialist who will be integral to our mission to help people with a brain tumour to be less isolated, better supported and more confident on their brain tumour journey.
There is flexibility here to suit your needs, preferences and experience. You could work from home, or at our office in Leeds. There is however a preference for geographical location in London, South Wales, Bristol or Liverpool areas.
What’s involved
Working closely with brainstrust’s Director of Services, you will be trained to deliver the Charity’s revered, impartial and impactful coaching and information service for people living with a non-malignant brain tumour, and their families.
You will instil empowerment and control in those living with a non-malignant brain tumour, dramatically improving their wellbeing. You will play a key role in helping us towards our vision to be readily available to as many of the 80,000 people in the UK who are living with a brain tumour, and their caregivers.
You will:
- Continue to grow the impactful community for people with a non-malignant brain tumour through face to face, online, phone and email support, social media engagement and running workshops and events for brain tumour patients and their caregivers.
- Be willing to coach and be coached. Rigorous support and recognised training will be provided.
- Support with ensuring that every non-malignant brain tumour patient and their caregivers work with us to secure the best possible outcome.
- Refer potential fundraising opportunities to relevant members of the brainstrust team to ensure the sustainability of the project.
To read the full role and person profile, and for information on how to apply please visit our careers page.
Closing date: 12th April 2024.
Please, strictly no agencies.
RGHI Operations Manager:
The Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) is a private foundation dedicated to exclusively funding hygiene research. Ultimately to advance the science of hygiene, foster global health improvements, and enhance societal well-being.
Our vision is a world in which everyone is able to practice hygiene behaviours for improved health and wellbeing
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join the RGHI team as an Operations Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for co-ordinating the operational functions of RGHI to support the efficient and effective delivery of its research funding initiatives.
Responsibilities:
· Work alongside the RGHI team to support operational efficiency of the organisation across a range of delivery areas including grant making, financial management and governance.
· Maintain an operational calendar ensuring all expectations and deadlines are met such as Board and donor reporting.
· Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations and other materials necessary for the above.
· Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines to streamline administrative processes and enhance efficiency.
· Support the contractor / vendor on-boarding and ongoing management process by ensuring contracts are in place and payments are made against agreed outputs.
· Take responsibility for organising travel including flights, accommodation, and visas for RGHI events.
· Work with the RGHI team to respond to queries from RGHI grant holders related to budgets and contracts
· Perform other administrative tasks and special projects as assigned by the RGHI ED.
Skills:
· Previous experience in operations focused roles, preferably within a research funding organisation or academic institution.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with database management software.
· Willingness to engage with new software e.g. RGHI’s CRM system and grants database
· Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
· Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team.
· Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and responsibilities.
· Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
Position Type:
Part-time contractor (20 hours per week). The role has the opportunity to expand the amount of hours in line with RGHI’s growing portfolio.
At RGHI we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best and maintain a health work-life balance. The role is remote but we would expect to convene the UK based team at least monthly in London. to ensure team cohesiveness.
The Reckitt Global Hygiene Institute (RGHI) is committed is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances, have the opportunity to thrive. This includes fostering an inclusive research environment that values and celebrates equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). We are happy to discuss flexible working options for the role.
Salary:
£40k / annum pro rata
Interview dates:
22nd / 23rd April
How to apply:
Please upload your CV and a covering letter detailing why you think you would be a good fit for the role and why this role interests you to Sarah Roberts, RGHI Executive Director
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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The development and growth of Men’s Sheds is made possible through a network of volunteers and partnerships across the UK.
These roles will develop new Sheds across the East Midlands and North of England., coordinate and manage partnerships with other organisations and charities to support the growth and development of the movement. This role has the focus to support the growth of new and development of new Men’s Sheds, enhancing our reach and the reach of Sheds. Our partnerships underpin the development programmes for the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.
Do you have experience building Trust relationships and managing prospective donor pipelines? Have these delivered income, reach and impact? Can you provide excellent supporter stewardship? Do you want to be part of our ambitious charity and develop your Trust fundraising skills?
If so, then join Scope as a Trusts Fundraiser and become part of our growing team.
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Condensed hours, part-time (min 3 days/week) and job share will be considered
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW with working from home most of the time (Approximately one day a month in the office).
The role
In this role you will:
- Develop a strong Trust portfolio of small and medium Trust donors. And to deliver growth for FY 22/23 and beyond.
- Identify new Trust prospects who are aligned to Scope's aims. Develop actions to attract and secure new income form multi-year funders.
- Develop and implement an annual small Trust mailing.
- Support the Trust team colleagues on large multi-year bids.
- Provide excellent supporter stewardship. This includes ensuring everything from prompt acknowledgements, tailored updates, reports, regular mailings, formal funding applications, invitations and creating and delivering engagement opportunities.
- Work with colleagues from other teams to develop high quality applications and reports.
- Utilise our new CRM capabilities to record supporter engagements and maximise team efficiencies.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please use the link to go to the full job description on our website.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have previous Trust fundraising experience.
- Be familiar with the donor cultivation cycle.
- Be organised, methodical and accurate in a busy environment.
- Have strong proofreading and persuasive writing skills.
- Show strong interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate with stakeholders.
- Bring drive and enthusiasm to your role.
- Knowledge and appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of an equal future for disabled people.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year based on experience (Pro rata if part-time)
Terms: Permanent. Full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE).
Location: Remote. We will strongly prefer candidates who can be based in the UK.
Probation: 6 months
Reports to: Director of Finance and Operations
Who We Are
Humanists International is an international non-governmental organisation (NGO) and the global representative body of the humanist movement, uniting a diverse community of non-religious organisations and individuals. Inspired by humanist values, we are optimistic for a world where everyone can have a dignified and fulfilling life. We build, support and represent the global humanist movement and work to champion human rights and secularism.
We campaign on humanist issues. We defend humanists at risk of persecution and violence. We lobby for humanist values at international institutions, including the United Nations. And we work to build the humanist movement around the world.
Our Members and Associates include humanist, rationalist, secular, ethical culture, atheist and freethought organisations from all over the world. Our community also includes many individual supporters who share our vision and values.
About the Role
Humanists International has another separate entity based in the US. This role will be a part of the UK operations team but will collaborate with the US finance team occasionally when it’s required, for example, during the audit period. Both UK and US finance teams are managed by the same Director of Finance and Operations who is based in London.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who can provide excellent finance and administrative support to the small, predominantly home-based team. We’re seeking someone who is personable, highly organised, has attention to detail and is keen to take initiative and learn new skills. Onboarding training will be provided, but we would like you to demonstrate transferable skills.
You will work on a wide variety of tasks which will include bookkeeping and bank reconciliations, being the first point of contact for the organisation, as well as providing general administrative support to the team. You will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across a diverse international team.
This is a full-time or part-time with a minimum of 4 days/week (0.8 FTE), permanent position, which is predominantly home-based but does require the attendance of in-person events such as the General Assembly and Team Building. You will also be expected to attend a number of board-level meetings held on weekends to take meeting minutes - further details are listed in the Key Responsibilities section.
We are open to flexible work arrangements and committed to diversity and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
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Taking charge of the day-to-day financial activities and office administration of the organisation.
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Ensuring high-accuracy bookkeeping and bank reconciliation are completed to deadlines.
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Ensuring adequate financial documents are filed on Drive to comply with the audit requirements.
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Preparing invoices and receipts to stakeholders as required.
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Generating month-end Budget vs. Actual Report from accounting software on time, for the Director of Finance and Operations to review.
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Preparing financial data for quarterly Finance Report in tables for the Director of Finance and Operations to conduct quarterly financial analysis.
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Assisting the Director of Finance and Operations with the preparation of financial data, tables and files for the annual budgeting and UK audit.
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Reviewing and processing expense claims. And ensuring the Expenses Policy is being followed.
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Preparing and attaching expense receipts to the CEO’s monthly credit card statements.
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Being the first point of contact of the organisation. Managing office inbox, answering office calls and sorting out the letters.
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Attending online board meetings (four times a year on Saturdays) and investment committee meetings (twice a year on weekdays between 5-7pm) to take meeting minutes. Board meetings normally take 3 hours and investment committee meetings take 45 minutes. These meetings are usually planned 6-8 months in advance. TOILs will be provided when the meeting is held outside your normal working hours.
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Assisting the CEO with board papers and circulating them to board members before board meetings.
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Arranging flights and accommodations for the CEO and board members to attend in-person meetings when required.
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Arranging meetings for the CEO when required.
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Assisting staff and board members with queries on finance or administrative matters.
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Any other appropriate duties.
Essential Skills
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Accounting, finance, or economics qualification.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in bookkeeping and administration roles.
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Experience using financial software. e.g. Quickbooks, Xero, Sage or equivalent.
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Understanding of the chart of accounts structure, cash/accrual accounting basis.
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Understanding of the expense claim process.
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Experience preparing the budget. (Not necessarily the whole organisation’s budget, but specific section(s), for example, travel costs and fixed-costs related budget lines would be essential.)
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Excellent organisation, time management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to prioritise and plan a busy workload.
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Self-motivated and able to meet all deadlines.
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Supportive, collaborative and able to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
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Abilities to work independently with initiative.
Desirable Skills
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Understanding of the annual audit process.
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Understanding of the organisation’s annual budgeting process.
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Experience of working in a not-for-profit sector.
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Awareness of charity accounting and restricted funds.
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Submitting Gift Aid Claims.
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Experience using CRM system.
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Experience in remote working.
Staff Benefits
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30-days annual leave (this is in addition to the UK public holidays). Pro rata if you work part-time.
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Remote working
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Season ticket loan
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Cycle to Work Scheme
Application Process
Please download and complete our Employment Application Form for Finance and Admin Officer below, and send it to a dedicated email address (which can be found on the last page of the Job Description PDF below) with the subject heading “Job Application for Finance and Admin Officer” no later than 10:00 am (BST) on 29th April 2024.
Successful shortlisted candidates will be notified by COB 1st May 2024.
Interviews are expected to take place on 7th - 8th May 2024 online.
This opportunity is also listed on our website: https://humanists.international/about/work-with-us/
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills
Starting at £28,315 FTE per annum to £31,073 FTE per annum
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Homebased, based in the North West
The postholder will be expected to deliver face to face to face LifeSkills sessions within the North West, primarily but not exclusively in Greater Manchester. They will also be expected to travel occasionally to other areas of the country for meetings (eg team meetings).
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025, with potential to extend
Responsible to: LifeSkills Open Project Manager
About LifeSkills
The LifeSkills programme will offer groups of families the chance to come together to a trusted venue such as a children’s centre or community setting. As well as offering opportunities for families to spend quality time together and have access to healthy food, these sessions will offer LifeSkills workshops for parents and carers to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. Examples include but are not limited to overcoming setbacks, managing debt, boosting confidence to return to work, CV writing, interview skills. The aims of the LifeSkills programme are to support participants to increase their confidence and 21st century skills, move closer to training/volunteering/employment, improve their social networks, and grow their confidence to provide low cost and nutritious meals.
The role involves delivering LifeSkills sessions to groups of families in the Greater Manchester area. The postholder will also be the main point of contact for delivery partners hosting programmes (e.g. small charities, schools) and staff and volunteers delivering sessions, and be expected to respond promptly to a wide range of queries and requests for support. Examples might include, for instance, devising LifeSkills programmes for different cohorts, presenting to potential partners, devising risk assessments, recording data, and visiting and providing guidance and support for staff and volunteers delivering sessions in venues across the country.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust
We are a charity based in Kirklees, West Yorkshire with a commitment to working with and supporting children and young people under the age of 25 who are facing disadvantage in their lives.
A large part of our work involves supporting the mental and emotional health of children and young people including supporting families where this will positively impact on young people’s mental health and well-being.
We deliver support, services, activities and events from our beautiful buildings and grounds in Mirfield. The site provides safe and therapeutic spaces which promote wellbeing as well as hosting weddings and events in the Northorpe Barn.
We are a dynamic and friendly organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people and looking for people who share our passion for improving young lives.
The role
This is a pivotal and exciting new role, with huge scope and freedom to diversify and generate income for the Trust. You will be responsible for building up a strong and sustainable supporter base by working with a range of funders including trusts, foundations and corporate sponsors, building and maintaining relationships that last.
We are looking for someone with experience in generating income and our ideal candidate will be creative, proactive, dynamic, determined and enthusiastic. The role requires excellent engagement and communication skills, both to help raise the profile of the Trust (and the important work we do) and to win the hearts and minds of a range potential donors from individuals through to corporate and charitable foundations.
You will be passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families and use this platform to draw in funding from a range of sources whilst sharing stories of the impact fundraised income is making. By joining us you will truly help to improve young lives.
West Yorkshire based Charity working with and supporting children and young people under the age of 25 who are facing disadvantage in their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a lovely Health Charity to find their new Supporter Experience Manager
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a primarily remote working pattern and salary between £30-35k dependant on experience. This role will require monthly travel to their Leamington Spa offices for team meetings.
This role will oversee the development of the charity’s supporter experience strategy in line with fundraising priorities and objectives, developing donor retention methods and fantastic supporter journeys to increase long term income.
Key responsibilities include:
· Effectively lead the development of supporter journeys via multiple channels, leading on product innovations and integrated campaigns to build supporter loyalty.
· Work effectively with fundraising & marketing colleagues to implement a multi channel supporter experience and journey strategy.
· Act as the main point of contact for community volunteers to maintain engagement and activity to help them fulfil their roles across the country.
· Develop supporter retention methods and techniques to increase net income.
· Lead the Supporter Experience team, line managing two people.
Experience required:
· Experience of developing supporter journeys in a public fundraising setting.
· Experience of developing multi-channel fundraising & marketing campaigns
· Experience of managing community volunteers.
· Knowledge of supporter retention methods.
· Experience of line management is a plus.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Closing date: 8th April.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We have an exciting new opportunity sitting within Alzheimer’s Society’s National Influencing team, as our new National Influencing Officer (Public Affairs) you would be involved in delivering innovative, engaging, collaborative, and evidence-based influencing work. Ensuring that political stakeholders are acting on the biggest issues affecting people living with dementia, working closely alongside other teams to ensure our work is integrated locally and nationally.
While this role is predominantly focused on delivering national influencing activity in England through engagement with the members of Parliament, you’ll also be part of a fluid and flexible team that operates across boundaries and supports within our political work in Wales and Northern Ireland too.
This is an exciting time for dementia policy in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We have the chance to ensure that Governments are prioritising dementia and the needs of all those affected by the condition. Our National Influencing Officer (Public Affairs) will be at the forefront of taking on this vitally important challenge.
Would you like to play a key part in influencing national decisionmakers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to drive major, positive change in the dementia policy space? Then this could be the role for you.
Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we’ve travelled over the past few years.
About you:
- We’re looking for a motivated, ambitious, curious and naturally collaborative person who’s not afraid to challenge the status quo.
- You’ll need to have a keen interest in politics and campaigning, and experience in developing and implementing political strategies.
- To be able to identify and action what's needed to prioritise dementia nationally in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, working with colleagues to plan, budget, and gather evidence to underpin all the work we do. This role will include working closely with teams across Alzheimer’s Society and ensuring that the insight of people living with and affected by dementia is at the heart of all our political and Parliamentary engagement.
- Previous administrate skills and to be able to organise your own work to ensure that it is accurate and meets quality targets, reasonable deadlines and reporting requirements, and to manage others’ performance and development effectively in line with our People Plan.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
About Us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Energy Adviser, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job share applications are also welcome. This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.
NEA’s Energy Advisers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. Their main role is to provide one to one advice to clients referred through the charity’s Warm and Safe Homes helpline and to deliver energy advice presentations to groups. They also get involved in a range of tasks to support these activities. Energy Advisers sit within the Communities Directorate and are part of a dynamic and caring team of professionals who go the extra mile to support their clients, some of whom may be in difficult circumstances.
This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.
What you will need to succeed
Working within our Communities Directorate you will have demonstrable experience of delivering Energy Advice and helping others. Therefore, it is vital that you have empathy, confidence and knowledge of the issues facing vulnerable low-income households.
You will have knowledge and understanding of the environmental, social and economic problems of deprived areas and the roles of the public, private and voluntary sectors in tackling them.
You will also have knowledge of assistance available for energy efficiency improvements to low-income households.
You will be an excellent communicator, with proven experience and understanding of how to effectively address the energy needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders - with the desire to make a positive difference to people’s lives.
NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions, however we would particularly welcome applications from those living in Kent and the South-East. Home working and office-based locations are available. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
We are offering:
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£26,873 - £31,915 (FTE) - Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable)
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11½% non-contributory pension
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25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff
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Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working
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Enhanced family friendly payments
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee benefits platform
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2-year Fixed Term Post
The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Wednesday 17 April 2024. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 22 April 2024. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website.
Please be aware that National Energy Action is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore, the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
Please note CVs will not be accepted as part of the application process. No recruitment agency or advertising enquiries, please.
NEA aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officer, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job Share applications are also welcome.
This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.
NEA’s Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. The post holder will be responsible for giving comprehensive benefit entitlement advice and support to householders. The post holder will obtain relevant information about a client’s circumstances and offer accurate guidance about potential eligibility for additional benefit entitlements. This will include the completion of application forms as appropriate. Advice will be given over the phone, via online contact and in face-to-face settings where appropriate.
What you will need to succeed
You will have a good understanding of Welfare Rights, including entitlements, systems, claim processes and current legislation and practices. Demonstrable experience of providing advice via telephone and face to face.
You will need good organisational skills, excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.
NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions. Home working and office-based locations are available. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
We are offering:
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£26,873 - £31,915 (FTE) - Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable)
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11½% non-contributory pension
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25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff
-
Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working
-
Enhanced family friendly payments
-
Employee Assistance Programme
-
Employee benefits platform
-
2-year Fixed Term Post
The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Wednesday 17 April 2024. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 22 April 2024. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website
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!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Philanthropy Manager.
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and occasional travel for engagement activities and donor meetings.
This role will play a key part in maximising income for the charity by developing and managing existing relationships and identifying new major donors to secure gifts upwards of £5,000.
Key duties include:
· Raising funds for key projects in line with agreed income targets, making asks at a 4, 5 and 6 figure level.
· Recruiting new philanthropic support into the supporter pipeline whilst managing an engaged pool of existing donors.
· Regularly attending meetings and events with key major donors to maximise income and charity profile.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to research, identify and develop new funding opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.
Experience required:
· Significant experience of managing new and existing high-value fundraising relationships, with a comprehensive understanding of major donor fundraising.
· Track record of securing significant funding for existing and proposed new projects.
· Ability to produce compelling cases for support on social policy issues.
· Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
Job title: HR Administrator
Contract type: On going temporary
Hours: Full time
Working pattern - Fully remote working
Pay: £19 - £22 an hour + holiday pay depending on experience
Organisation/cause: Charity
Working for this exciting not for profit organisation you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented group of people to ensure the HR team supports the charity in a timely and efficient manner.
This charity aims to restore churches with significant damage and sometimes neglected buildings back to life adding to the cultural heritage of the country. You do not need to be belong to the Christian community/faith to work for this growing charity.
In your role as HR Administrator you will work along side the HR Manager and provide generalist day to day support in all areas of HR.
Your day to day duties as HR Administrator will include;
- Assisting with all recruitment campaigns including arranging interviews
- Lead on onboarding process of new starters including raising contracts
- Update monthly staff update including starters and finishers
- Attend all HR meetings and complete note taking
- Ad hoc HR reporting
This is a very varied role and the extra support is required as a result of growth plan in the HR team. Therefore, your day to day duties will vary depending on the projects and targets of the HR functions.
The skills that you will bring to your role as HR Administrator will include;
- Similar experience in a HR team
- Prior experience of HR recruitments
- Excellent and clear communications demonstrated in prior roles including minute taking or drafting letters and emails
- Understanding of HR policies and procedures including onboarding
This is a ongoing interim role that is full time and fully remote. To apply for this exciting role through TPP Recruitment please use the link.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.