We are a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity.

As an award-winning, fast-growing charity our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we deliver academic tutoring programmes that improve a pupil’s grades, confidence and independence so they can win places at top universities and on high level apprenticeships.

Having turned seven years old in February 2021, we’re at an exciting stage of growth and have ambitious plans to scale our impact and reach. This coming academic year, we are supporting over 2500 pupils. Currently working across London, the South East, the West Midlands and the South , we are looking to thoughtfully scale our academic programmes into hard-to-reach deprivation areas; develop a primary strand to our work; and increase the impact of our programmes.

The West Midlands has been one of our key emerging hubs. Since 2016, we have developed partnerships and relationships across the region with schools, universities and collaborators. We are now looking for a leader to realise the region’s full potential.

We need an outgoing self-starter to drive our work in the West Midlands forward, making it a sustainable hub that delivers real social impact. As the public face of the organisation, you will be responsible for partnership development, profile raising and managing our programmes from volunteer recruitment all the way through to evaluation. This is an in at the deep end role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence in decision making.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Growing the West Midlands as a sustainable CoachBright region:

• Generating new school leads and securing programmes
• Generating income outside of school programmes
• Growing a strong and supportive network of schools, Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), universities, corporate partners and others
• Ensuring retention of volunteer coaches (meeting minimum targets set termly)

Create a thriving community of social mobility advocates among university students and young professionals:

• Delivering recruitment strategy for West Midlands programmes to meet termly targets
• Training volunteers in coaching and our pedagogy.

Oversee multiple in-school programmes across the West Midlands:

• Setting timelines for programme start and finish dates
• Communicating with school staff weekly to provide feedback following sessions
• Visiting schools to oversee quality. Programmes to include a mixture of Core Programme: University student volunteers coach pupils in Yr 9-13 and Peer to Peer Programme: Year 12 pupils coach pupils in Yr 7-10.

Programme Design and Delivery

• Contributing to the design of current workshops and creating new workshops when needed
• Running in-school and virtual workshops for groups of pupils (KS3-5) and facilitating university trips at the start and end of our programmes

Managing partnerships with West Midlands universities:

• Maintaining regular contact with relevant staff members in outreach and or/volunteering teams at each university
• Managing room bookings for events at university campuses

Line managing a team of Programme Officers and Head Coaches:

• Managing a team of up to 6 full-time programme officers
• Delivering training for Head Coaches in the West Midlands
• Holding 1-1 appraisals to monitor performance and set actions

Embodying our values (humility, high expectations, serving the team, responsibility and resilience) and demonstrating commitment to our mission.

Person Specification

Essential characteristics and experience

• Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
• Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love communicating and delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (business leaders, senior members of MATs, universities etc.)
• Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
• Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
• Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation as a facilitator.
• Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends
• Full clean driving licence: the role will involve substantial travel across the region visiting our partners.

Desirable knowledge/experience:

• 2-3 years frontline experience working in a school or social sector for example as a teacher or workshop facilitator.
• Experience recruiting volunteers.
• Experience of working in a small team and working independently.
• Experience measuring and evaluating the impact of youth-based programmes.
• Experience of sales in an education context.
• Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or coaching.
• Knowledge of UK university sector, including knowledge of the UCAS process.

Benefits:

• An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting social enterprise with scope to input widely and take on new roles.
• Starting Salary: £28-30k per annum
• Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata
• Office space: initially working from home. Longer term to be based between our West Midlands Office (Birmingham City University) and partner schools with travel to other regions.
• Training: we are a reflective organisation and keen to support your professional development. Opportunities include being matched with a mentor in the social sector and becoming an accredited Executive Coach

Key Information:

• Length: 12 months (with likely extension dependent on performance and funding)
• Hours: Full Time
• Reporting to: National Programme Manager
• Responsible for: Region and its programmes
• Start Date: June-August 2021 (flexible for the right candidate).

TO APPLY:

Please email your CV and a cover letter of no more than 350 words to Robin by no later than Friday 4th June, 12pm.

Please note: We will be interviewing successful candidates on a rolling basis, so may close the post at any time. Early application is therefore highly encouraged. 

Senior Research Interpretation Officer

Permanent

Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1

Closing date: 5 pm, Tuesday 4th May 2021

Interviews: 10th or 11th May 2021

Would you like to work on a unique evidence-based resource that plays a key role in advancing knowledge about preventable cancers?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on World Cancer Research Fund International’s Continuous Update Project (CUP). The CUP analyses global cancer prevention and survival research linked to diet, nutrition, physical activity and weight. Over the past year the project has been going through a transition period to set it up for the next phase of its development. This work is currently being completed, with the launch of the next phase of the CUP due this Spring. 

As Senior Research Interpretation Officer, you will play a key role in the next phase of the CUP. The main purpose of the role is to be a participating member of the CUP Scientific Secretariat, providing research and administrative support to the CUP work, including providing coordination and support to the RI team, managing specific items for the outcomes after a diagnosis of cancer work and contributing to work in the new phase of the CUP. 

We are looking to recruit someone who has a background in nutrition or public health, with a Masters degree in a relevant subject. We are seeking someone with experience of writing scientifically, copywriting, editing and proofreading, with good attention to detail and with experience of working with scientific research/literature and interpreting research. We require someone who can co-ordinate and manage projects, who can produce concise, well-constructed written communications with the ability to present orally in a clear and persuasive manner and who can provide administrative support, including taking meeting minutes. 

This is a permanent role within the Science and Research Department at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International. WCRF International is a not-for-profit organisation that leads and unifies a network of cancer prevention charities based in Europe, the Americas and Asia and is responsible for cancer prevention science, policy, strategic and operational direction to the network charities. 

Application Details:
If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF International and equip you for the role.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

Are you passionate about how brands interact with their audiences? Do you want to engage with one of the largest student populations in the country? Would you like to work to position the University of Manchester Students' Union right at the centre of city life in Greater Manchester? We're looking for a new Marketing & Communications Manager to help us develop into one of the sector's leading Marketing & Communications functions.

You will be at the heart of one of the largest Students' Union's in the country, working with colleagues from our charitable services such as our Advice centre, to our Volunteering & Fundraising team right through to our commercial services such as 532 Bar & Kitchen and much much more.

You may already have experience leading a team or this might be your first 'Manager' role but the willingness to partner with and lead key stakeholders including internal Students' Union departments, University colleagues, research & insight, design & digital and student media teams is a must.

We want you to bring innovation and creativity to the role and to the rest of the organisation. 

BBC Children in Need have an exciting opportunity for a Partnership Executive to join the team. This is a permanent role and can be based in either London or Salford, although it is expected to be home-based for the next few months due to Covid-19.

The Partnerships Development team is a team of two, comprised of the New Business Lead and one new Partnership Executive, and focused on new partnership development. We are responsible for identifying and securing partners for BBC Children in Need in line with our overall strategy. You will identify and pitch to big UK and global brands, with a view to creating long-lasting 6 and 7 figure partnerships.

Main Responsibilities

• To secure new high value partners for BBC Children in Need
• Work with teams across the Charity to develop compelling propositions and pitches to engage, excite and secure new partners
• Identify prospects and secure meetings with leading brands through appropriate prospecting methods
• On board new partners; delivering effective partner fundraising campaigns & implementing engagement programme to realise targets for income and reach.
• Ensure a smooth transition of corporate relationships across the wider Partnerships team
• A willingness to roll up their sleeves, and take on CRM management and administrative support
• To be accountable for a fixed income amount of new business annually

Are you the right candidate?

Essential

• Solid experience of working with major UK and global brands and companies to gain new business
• Proven experience of negotiating and securing six figure+ multi-faceted corporate partnerships
• Proven demonstration of hitting sales/fundraising targets
• A passion for approaching companies with innovative collaborations & income generating ideas

Desirable

• Flawless presentation & communication skills; in both written and oral forms
• Networking, influencing and persuading skills

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Administration for innovative youth education.

Eastside Young Leaders’ Academy has created a unique space on the educational landscape, for nearly 20 years, shaping the lives of thousands of young people from black and minority backgrounds. We partner with state and independent schools, parents, and the corporate sector to bring about transformations for individuals and communities. We are entering an exciting phase in our growth and development, leading to the creation of this key appointment.

Our programme activities rely on highly effective administrative support to maintain office records and systems, and support multiple relationships with young people and their parents, volunteers, and external supporters. We are seeking a skilled, experienced administrator to take on this crucial role. 

You will need proven experience in a comparable role (in youth work, education or elsewhere) with excellent organisational and people-handling skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

EYLA has a distinctive mission and purpose, and our success relies on people who show a strong understanding of the underlying need for our work and the values which sustain it. This is a necessary requirement for the role, to be explored during the selection process.

Completed applications via CV and covering letter (one page max) addressing the key requirements of the role should be submitted. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday 30th April. 

We require a highly motivated Training Administrator to work within our vibrant Training Academy in Stockport Town Centre . You will have excellent customer care skills, good communication skills, interpersonal, organisational, marketing and IT skills, and must be able to work both autonomously and as part of a team. The role will be to support the recording and development of staff learning and skills in health and social care. This would be an ideal post for a graduate.

Professional qualifications will be advantageous.

Creative Support is a national not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a range of care and support needs.  We are committed to providing high quality learning and development opportunities to our workforce, enabling the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support.  

As a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion we actively encourage applications from the LGBT+ community.

Interviews will take place on 11/12 May 2021 

Senior Salesforce Manager

Reports to:              Delivery Director

Direct reports:         Business Analyst; Systems Analyst

Location:Remote working, with 2 days/week in London (Shepherds Bush) on return

Contract:Fixed term contract until end of August 2022, with a view to being made permanent

Pattern:                    Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Closing date:           Midnight on 5th April 2021

Salary:                      circa £50,000

About the role:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our friendly non-profit education venture and take responsibility for the ongoing development of the CRM infrastructure that underpins our work. We have grown out of an outstanding multi academy trust and now provide curriculum programmes to over 550 schools around the UK that transform the way in which subjects are taught. The role holder will need at least three years’ experience working on Salesforce, a Salesforce Administrator Certificate, and experience working in an agile environment. They will lead a small but nimble team and also work hands-on in understanding requirements and undertaking development work. We are looking for someone able to work with high autonomy, who can build strong internal relationships and processes and hold the vision for the CRM architecture to ensure this is fit for purpose as we scale.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Systems maintenance and development
• Ensuring the systems evolve in a way that supports the long-term vision of the venture
• Oversee ongoing maintenance and development of Ark Curriculum Plus’ Salesforce system
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand the business’ priorities and requirements and ensure that the team delivers solutions which meet these needs
• Undertake business analysis or medium-complexity development work
• Manage systems risk, including acting as the GDPR representative for the organisation, liaising with Ark Data Protection Officer and organizing induction or refresher training when required
• Set expectations and put in place processes to ensure adequate systems documentation

Relationship with wider organisation

• Understand business processes within each team, so that systems developments provide the best possible support
• Work with the Executive team to ensure systems project prioritisation matches organisational priorities
• Refine and embed organizational processes and ways of working to instill agile thinking and efficient workflows into the organisation  
• Oversee the provision of analysis and reporting from our systems to support strategic decision making

Team leadership

• Lead, coach and manage the Systems team members to deliver a consistently high performance to meet defined goals and objectives
• Support the personal development of a small, yet ambitious team of Salesforce administrators and business analysts
• Oversee the Systems team budget and headcount and ensure expenditure is kept within plan and processed in line with policy and procedures

General

• To identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested.

Key Requirements:

Experience, knowledge and skills

• Salesforce Administrator Certificate
• At least three years’ of Salesforce experience
• Experience of delivering a roadmap of Salesforce developments within an organisation and overseeing system development processes and systems risk
• A proven track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Capability to undertake Salesforce development work and testing to meet requirements of low to medium complexity.
• Experience of working in an agile way, managing delivery through sprints.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritise workload quickly while at the same time supporting direct reports.
• A strong communicator with a proven ability to influence cross functionally and build strong internal relationships.
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, ambitious organisation.
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Skills:

• Educated to degree level
• Agile Project Management qualification
• Experience in working with integrated digital platforms
• Strong understanding of the performance management cycle and how to drive a high performance culture
• Highly numerate with experience of financial planning, management and reporting
• Strong negotiation skills and experience of working with third party suppliers and holding them to a brief
• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working in the non-profit sector
• Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

About Us

Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. We believe that great curriculum design and delivery leads to improved teaching and learner outcomes, which impacts positively on children’s life chances.

Our commitment is to empower and equip schools to provide high quality subject teaching, through curriculum and integrated professional development, in order to develop young people’s subject mastery.

We are grown out of one of the highest performing Multi Academy Trust’s in the UK. Our connection with Ark gives us our experience and our specialist expertise earned while we developed and taught curriculum across our own network of 37 successful academies in the UK.

Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, are now used by over 500 schools in the UK, including the 37 schools in the Ark network, and last year, 93% of the schools that joined us continued with the programme.  Having pioneered the mastery approach and been recognised by Ofsted, we also influenced the adoption by the Department for Education of a mastery approach to teaching mathematics. It has been proven through independent impact trials that learners on our programmes make additional months’ progress.

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted bymidnight on 5th April 2021 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, HARMONY WORKS

• Do you want to be instrumental in the creation of a new centre for music education and performance in Sheffield and transform the lives of 1000s of children from all backgrounds?
• Do you have understanding and experience of fundraising for major capital projects?
• Are you a great team player?

Harmony Worksis a partnership between Sheffield Music Academy and Sheffield Music Hub to create a permanent new home for music education in the City Centre.To do this we need to raise £12m, so we are looking for an enthusiastic development officer to join our small but dynamic, growing team. 

The project will acquire a heritage building and refurbish it specifically for music education.Harmony Works will also deliver an ambitious programme of outreach activity to involve more of Sheffield’s children and young people in music, particularly those who experience unequal access to participation.

This initial part time, fixed term role will deliver the project’s fundraising ground work.As the project progresses we hope to expand the team with more specialist fundraising roles and this post has the potential to be reshaped and extended as part of that process,depending on performance, how the project develops, and funding success.The project is planned to run until 2025.

Location: Home working with a requirement to be in Sheffield for site meetings and team meetings up to twice per month (Covid 19 restrictions permitting). 

We have an exceptional opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join our large Multi Academy Trust and lead our central Trust Finance Team. 

Your opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Finance Partner to join our Trust Finance team. The role will involve partnering the functional Trust teams on all finance matters, cash management and overseeing SCITT/Teaching Hub as it expands. This role will be based at our Trust Office at The Beacon School, in Banstead. 

Responsible to the Finance Controller, we require an individual who is a great team player and has excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Trust finance team to ensure that resources are used as effectively as possible to ultimately to support of vision of providing the best possible education for children and young people.

We are interested to hear from qualified professionals that have gained experience either in Education or a similar industry. 

About GLF

GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community, yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. 

Some of our benefits include:

• Continuous Professional Development

• Work life and family friendly policies

• Flexible Working

• Staff Wellbeing

• Career Pathways and Talent Management

• Staff Benefits

• Community and Collaboration

• Valued worker scheme

As part of GLF, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression opportunities and outstanding CPD for all staff, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 40 academies or in our central team. 

What we are looking for

The Finance Partner will empower their team to deliver day to day finances and support our academies to produce strategic budgets both short term and long term. 

 We require:

• Someone who holds a recognised accountancy qualification

• Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written

• Excellent interpersonal skills and gravitas to liaise with senior staff in academies. 

• Good team player and skilled at building relationships

• Has excellent all-round accounting skills

• Accustomed to working to tight reporting deadlines

• Be able to manage staff and motivate staff to achieve their goals

• Demonstrate good analytical skills and a positive approach to problem solving 

• Have high level of Excel skills and good exposure to different accounting systems 

 Your role will include:

• Managing Finance Manager and Officers with the day-to-day running of the Trust finance function

• Reviewing monthly management accounts, including monthly forecasts, commentary and cash flow statements

• Supporting and guiding the budget holders and senior management in their financial management responsibilities

The Details

Hours: 36 hours a week, 52 weeks of the year (please note we may also consider part time applications, of at least 30 hours a week)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Leadership 1 £40,000

Contract type:  Permanent 

Closing date for applications: 2nd May 2021

Interview date: TBC (interviews will take place virtually)

The successful candidate will lead on supporting parish-related administration and Synodical Governance activities for the Diocese ensuring that these continue to develop in support of the “Transforming Church, Transforming Lives” vision and mission of the Diocese of Guildford, specifically Goal 10. They will also lead on the administration and operation of the parish-needs-process through the parish co-ordination team, ensuring the annual review, planning and delivery against a “one set of services” list for Church House, and lastly, they will lead on all matters relating to Parish Share, including modelling, communication and recovery, whilst actively engaging in work to deliver financially sustainable ministry in all parishes.

The full job description, person specification, further details about the diocese and information on how to apply for the role can be found in the application pack attached and on our website.

How to apply

A completed application form - attached or on our website, including a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your reasons for applying, what you bring to the post and how you meet its requirements should sent by email to the address on the bottom of our application form no later than the closing date: 30th April 2021.   

At Koreo - a learning consultancy that partners with people, organisations and communities to imagine and build a better world - we are looking for a Projects Officer to support operations and communications on our programmes.

Working across an exciting portfolio, including our Lead 365 students' union officer learning programme, the Projects Officer will be a key member of our small, committed team creating radical learning spaces, programmes and ventures that help mission-led organisations rise to the demands and urgency of our time. The role will focus on providing project management, operations and administration support, as well as supporting our business development activities. The Projects Officer will also be part of our thriving working culture and contribute to team and self development.

The Projects Officer will be a reliable team player and problem-solver who is capable of working across competing priorities, delivering at pace to a high standard, with effective planning and strong organisation skills. You will be committed to learning for social change, motivated by working to help people unlock their true potential and be passionate about making a difference in a complex and urgent world. You may also have experience of working in or with students' unions and charities.

Background:

The National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is now starting the 2nd year of a three-year campaign designed to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol in pregnancy among those aged 15 - 25. This age group is often overlooked in messaging and yet raising their awareness could have the most profound impact on decreasing future cases of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a preventable neurodevelopmental disability that affects more people than autism but is little understood.

A recent poll National FASD conducted with OnePoll showed that young people are engaging in risky behaviours with alcohol, sex and contraception. Half of them are embarrassed to talk about these issues. They are most comfortable talking to friends, but they don’t have access to solid information about these topics. While 32% said they were taught in school about how to get pregnant and the act of having sex, 85% did not learn about the risks of alcohol in pregnancy and 84% did not learn about binge drinking. Only 45% feel they know how to prepare for a healthy pregnancy when they are ready to have a family. We seek to change this – that is the number one goal of this project. This year is a breakthrough moment for progress, with a new NICE Quality Standard on FASD later this year. We believe the time is now for a positive, supportive public campaign targeted at young people, empowering them to spread the word about the importance of alcohol-free pregnancy and promoting healthy pregnancies without shaming or blaming anyone. This will be a innovative as most public campaigns that exist focus primarily on pregnant women and ignore Generation Z.

Role purpose:

• To drive forward our Prevent FASD Project with passion, tenacity, imagination and good judgement, to help achieve dramatic change in awareness of the risks of alcohol in pregnancy among young adults.
• To help produce content for a public prevention campaign aimed at young adults, focusing on social media. The post holder will also support larger outreach projects.
• To provide minimal office administrative support.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with the Chief Executive and a PR team to plan and produce compelling content about the risks of alcohol in pregnancy for 15-25 year-olds
• Coordinate an annual “stigma stomping” conference (title t.b.d.) designed to inspire and empower people to shake their local systems into providing more awareness and support
• Be accountable for the organisation’s FASD prevention strategy and for the consistent delivery of high-profile, high-impact media and social media activity, by working with the chief executive and consultants to build our role as a powerful communicator
• Use a range of innovative formats like infographics, stories, blogs etc. to bring complex stories to the attention of online readers in a more succinct form
• Monitor social media and working with the chief executive post updates
• Liaise with a range of advisors including: experts, policy makers, people with lived experience, adults with FASD and other young adults
• Help devise a prevention campaign featuring female MPs
• Work with polling company on annual national polls of young adults
• Help prepare and distribute a media pack, a schools’ pack and pubs pack focused on FASD prevention – working with our project partners including Much Laughter: Stand Up for FASD.
• Help launch an FASD Advocacy Academy – working with other like-minded independent groups (including any interested sister organisations in the FASD UK Alliance) and experts – featuring monthly zoom webinars emphasising media and skills training and organising tips for local and regional support groups
• Monitor project budget and work with bookkeeper and Chief Executive to ensure financial oversight
• Perform such other responsibilities as may be required from time to time in order to ensure the smooth running of the organisation as a whole (approximately 1/2 day per week)

Location: 

We are willing to consider flexible arrangements, for example a split between working in the office and at home – with regular meet ups scheduled. We place a priority on engaging people with lived experience with FASD and are open to creative suggestions to make that possible to the extent we can. Due to COVID we have recently relocated the office to Hertfordshire. 

Note:

This post may expand into a full-time post and/or might be renewable after the end of the contract, if funding allows.

Person specification

The ideal candidate will be dynamic and creative, energised by the idea of contributing to the first national FASD public prevention campaign in the UK aimed at young adults. Candidates should be at ease with computers and social media, and be ready to work with a team of consultants, colleagues and like-minded organisations to shake things up, think outside the box and raise the profile of FASD among a key target audience. 

Qualifications: 

• Preferably at least 3 years’ experience working in a related field, either in paid work or through volunteering
• DBS check

Knowledge:

• Experience with FASD (or another neurodevelopmental condition) either through professional experience or lived experience is preferred
• Familiarity with the charitable/third sector 

Skills, abilities, competencies:

• Ability to work independently and juggle several projects
• Must have experience using a range of computer programmes such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPress, SurveyMonkey, Zoom and/or an ability to easily learn new computer software

Experience: 

• Experience coordinating events and logistics 
• Experience with website development, social media outreach and/or graphic design
• Experience working with social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
• Experience developing a public campaign and working with media
• Some experience with administrative tasks

Personal attributes:

• Creative and dynamic approach to developing new projects
• Willingness to work in an informal, relaxed atmosphere but ability to engage professionally at a high level when needed
• Willingness to take professional development courses
• Willingness to travel across the UK
• Absolute commitment to a no-shame/no blame ethos when discussing issues related to alcohol in pregnancy

To apply: 

Please send a cover letter explaining why you want to work on the Prevent FASD campaign, your c.v. and an example if you have one of a related piece of work or experience that you think shows what skills and energy you can bring to National FASD. 

Please familiarise yourself with our three websites before applying to see the kind of work we do.

Deadline for applications:

28 April 2021; interviews for those short-listed - week of 3 May. 

Start date:

We hope the person can be in post by 17 May.

Job description

 Job Title: Recovery Coach

Location:Grace Recovery, Pershore Road, Birmingham and other Changes UK properties as required

Salary:  Salary £18,000-£21,000 depending on experience

Accountable to:   Registered Manager

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

General Duties:

• Responsible for Service Users’ needs and communicating these needs to other staff and professionals involved.
• Write review reports and other reports as necessary.
• Involved in review meetings concerning Service Users.
• Involved in setting up and implementing personal care plans for Service Users.
• Involved in the assessment, triage, and admission of new Service Users.
• Help new Service Users settle into the Service.
• Assist Service Users with their detox.
• Facilitate both one to one and group therapy for Service Users.
• Ensure all client records, databases and logs are completed and up to date.
• Assist in handling finances and record all transactions outlined in the company guidelines.
• Assist with personal care with due regard to dignity, respect and privacy of the individual.
• Have a clear understanding of all Service User risk and relapse indicators.
• Assist in administering prescribed medication and keeping medication records up to date in line with company procedure.

 The focus of all interventions for Service Users will be:

• Support Service Users to achieve and sustain full recovery.
• Support desistance from crime, freedom from dependence and active citizenship.
• Inspire healthier lives and wellbeing.
• Provide effective coaching, identify and encourage areas of strength, skill and opportunity for each mentee.
• Use evidenced based interventions based on best practice guidelines.
• Contribute to the overall performance of the Service to ensure that contractual output targets are achieved.
• Record and input client data and information in order that the Service operates within contractual, administrative and financial requirements.

 KEY ACTIVITIES

• Develop and maintain excellent working links/partnerships with referring agencies.
• Provide recovery check ups to Service Users and early re-intervention work to ensure recovery is sustained or the harmful consequences of relapse are minimised.
• Facilitate groups and one to ones with Service Users to discuss relevant issues regarding their recovery.
• Signpost Service Users to relevant agencies to ensure a comprehensive, individual support package is being provided.
• Help Service Users with skill development inside and outside the Detox/Recovery Academy.
• Listen to Service Users, including their feelings about any difficulties they may be having.
• Help Service Users to make informed choices.
• Implement personal care plans set out for Service Users.
• Communicate with other staff/volunteers about Service Users’ needs/activities.
• Provide all aspects of personal care to residents.
• Promote and support the physical, emotional and wellbeing of residents.
• Encourage independence and self-belief.
• Support residents at meal times, in accordance with their individual needs.
• Ensure the environment is maintained to a high standard including shared areas.
• Contribute fully to team working, responding positively to colleagues and undertaking all reasonable work instructions promptly.
• Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of Service Users.
• Understand personal responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety at Work legislation, particularly in relation to moving and handling of Service Users and fire safety and evacuation procedures.
• Take an active interest in your personal and professional development by contributing to supervision and appraisal meetings, attending team meetings and training.
• Adhere to all company and local policies/procedures.
• Develop positive professional relationships with residents, visitors and colleagues.

 GENERAL TERMS OF REFERENCE

 In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work across various sites across the region as required.

• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision including late night and weekend support and outreach.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, supervision and Learning & Development processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group.
• Ensure the implementation of all Changes UK policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

 Special conditions of service

Shift Pattern:

7:00am – 15:00pm

14:00pm – 22:00pm

 37.5 hours per week including weekends

Holiday entitlement: 5.6 weeks holiday per year.  

To coincide with the launch of the Rethink Food Academy we are looking for a motivated and talented individual to join our team in the role of Education Co-ordinator.   As part of this role the successful candidate will work to maintain existing relationships with our partner schools whilst working to establish and develop new partnerships with schools across the United Kingdom. In addition to the delivery of our existing programmes there will be opportunities to create and develop new and exciting curriculum content.

RETHINK FOOD is a not-for-profit organisation working to educate and empower people to live food secure lives. Our positive and empowering approach works by collaborating with organisations from education, food, business and the environment. We work with schools, businesses and communities to deliver three programmes: Rethink Food Education, Rethink Food Futures and Rethink Food Lifestyles.

By placing food at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals we can help people develop a positive relationship with food with the message of helping to save the planet rather than focusing on individual needs - or as we like to call it "stealth health".

The role is based in Leeds with some home-working but travel around West Yorkshire will be required so access to a vehicle will be helpful.

Applicants are invited to submit a CV and covering letter highlighting experience, expertise and motivation for joining the Rethink Food team. 

Closing Date: Monday 17th May 2021 12:00pm

Contract: Fixed term – 12 months.  Start date 23rd August 2021. The offer of this position is subject to the successful completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (term time only - 39 weeks a year)

Salary: £26,000 (FTE £34,667)

Pension scheme available

Summary of the Role:

The successful candidate will work with the Rethink Food team to:

• Improve the overall food security of children and young people.
• Ensure the high-quality delivery of the programme in schools.
• Improve day-to-day engagement with schools.
• Recruit more schools to the programme.
• Ensure retention rates are high and schools continue to engage with the programme.
• Support the ongoing development of the programme.

Roles and Responsibilities

School Engagement:

School Partnerships: Liaise effectively with schools using a range of communication methods including, email, phone and where possible face to face to establish and sustain effective partnerships and communicate the aims and objectives of the programme effectively.

Pupil Engagement: Deliver the subject content confidently with pupils of different ages and abilities. Ensure that the inclusive ethos of Rethink Food is reflected in all engagement with pupils / learners. Be able to differentiate the content of sessions in response to the needs of pupils when required.

Safeguarding: Maintain the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection throughout all duties.

Evaluation: Effectively evaluate sessions / programmes assessing what works well and what could be improved.

Programme Delivery

Food Security: Work towards the goal of food security for life, notably through the teaching / promotion of the following 4 pillars of food security: Availability, Accessibility, Utilisation, Sustainability.

Programmes: Confidently deliver the Rethink Food programmes and associated curriculum content (United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, nutrition, food growing, food waste).

Rethink Food Academy: Work to ensure effective engagement of schools across the Rethink Food Academy Platform, including admin duties, user management, user participation and data analysis.

Evaluation: Work with the organisations to evaluate the educational programmes. Coordinate the subsequent feedback to support the improvement of the programmes offered to schools.

Planning: Attend and contribute to strategic development sessions in support of the aims of Rethink Food.

Wider Partnerships:

Business Partners: Engage professionally with business partners, providing feedback and updates when required.

Funding Partners: Provide feedback and evaluations to funding partners when required.

Community Partners: Engage professionally with community partners to extend the benefits of the programme beyond school communities.

Essential Skills and Experience

Strong written and oral communication skills across a range of audiences.

Experience delivering lessons to pupils within a school setting.

An understanding of food security.

An understanding of the environmental impact of food systems.

An understanding of the food industry and wider food systems.

Computer literate and proficient across the Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to work with minimum supervision and remotely when required.

Desirable Skills and Experience

Teaching qualification.

Food related qualification.

Health related qualification.

Experience working for a charity / not for profit organisation.