We are looking to recruit an Administrative Coordinator (Maternity Cover) for our friendly team to provide general administrative support in the following key areas – Facilities Management and Office Administration. This opportunity would suit candidates who may also offer some experience in at least one (or more) of the following additional areas: Membership Services, Human Resources, Health and Safety.
This is a fixed term appointment (to March 2021) subject to performance review. Please see `additional documents’ section at the bottom of the advert for full Job Description and Person Specification. The expected start date is Monday 16th March 2020.
The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics' (FIGO) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The organisation leads on global programme activities, with a particular focus on sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and South East Asia.
FIGO is proud to represent national societies of obstetricians and gynecologists in 132 countries and territories, with active participation via specialist Committees and Working Groups. Each member society is committed to supporting FIGO’s aim for women of the world to achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives.
FIGO’s diverse membership, along with our global reach and connections with other world organisations, strengthens our position as the global voice for women’s health.
The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:
General and professional education
Essential
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent or relevant work experience (with good A Levels or equivalent)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of providing general administrative support in the following areas – Facilities Management and Office Administration
- Experience of working in diverse cultural environments
- Experience of working both independently and as part of a team, exercising autonomy and personal authority as needed
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience of Membership Services, Human Resources, Health and Safety
- Experience working within a charity / not for profit
- Experience working within a membership organisation
- Evidence of higher level qualification / continuous development in one of the following areas: Facilities Management, Human Resources, Membership Services, Health and Safety or Office Administration could be an advantage
- Proficiency in another language could also be an advantage e.g. French or Spanish (If so, please state your proficiency clearly in your cover letter)
BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)
•Generous life assurance and optional income protection available
•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available
•Season ticket loan available / Dental and health optional benefits
PLUS
•25 days' annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) and other days e.g. Moving Day.
•Flexible working hours
•Employee assistance programme
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please send your CV and one page cover letter outlining your experience via the Apply Now button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please also note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.
•Closing Date for applications : 11pm on Friday 31st January
•N.B. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 12th February in Waterloo, London.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).
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OVERVIEW
Earthwatch is recruiting for a Programme Coordinator to support the delivery of our sustainable agriculture and corporate partnership activities. We work with organisations and companies who want to improve their impact on the environment and take the action necessary for a sustainable planet. We help businesses nurture sustainability leaders, build resilience and connect with the natural world to make a meaningful contribution to vital environmental and social issues. Over the past two decades we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest blue-chip companies, including Shell, Mitsubishi Corporation, HSBC, Tate & Lyle, Rio Tinto and Kraft Foods.
Can you make sure that our participants are fully prepared for the programmes they join? Can you help us to capture our participants’ experiences and learn from them? Could you work with partners, scientists, participants and associates, organise a travel schedule, support logistics, answer queries, organise and document meetings, ensure accurate and timely data entry, work on documents and processes, and more? Want to work in a busy, friendly, supportive team, with lots of cake?
Our ideal candidate is an exceptional organiser who can work collaboratively with others to get things done, able to work flexibly to meet changing demands and still ensure delivery of activities to a high standard. You will be experienced in dealing with a wide range of clientele‚ confident in multitasking and prioritising and committed to providing excellent customer service. Experience of working in an NGO or corporate environment would be beneficial.
Earthwatch is an international environmental NGO. Our mission is to empower people to save our planet. We do this, by creating knowledge and inspiring action through hands-on science and environmental engagement. We address big environmental challenges by working together with individuals, communities and organisations. We aim to create a global community that values and nurtures a sustainable planet.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Role purpose:
To provide administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of corporate programmes
Key deliverables:
- Support the development and tracking of project timelines
- Prepare participants to take part in Earthwatch teams across assigned projects; screen participant forms; deliver high quality customer service & participant stewardship
- Ensure that a comprehensive filing and information management system is in place and maintained for the teams, to enable collaborative working and efficient information sharing
- Keep the CRM database up to date to ensure we have a first class relationship management system
- Develop, update and format communications and learning materials using standard programme templates
- Maintain excellent communications with assigned contacts in partner organisations
- Schedule external appointments, internal (Earthwatch) meetings and teleconferences - coordinating and communicating diaries and events with relevant staff
- Manage papers and agendas for meetings, take notes and minutes and support the development of PowerPoint presentations / reports
- Prepare invoices and support financial management of the programmes
- Support the arrangement of domestic and international travel plans & expense claims
- Document processes and prepare training materials to ensure global consistency
- Support the implementation and testing of an online participant management system
- Support the effective relationship management of key contractors and suppliers to ensure required documentation (e.g. standard contracts) is in place for programme delivery
- Ensure evaluation processes are followed consistently for all programmes and that impact tracking documents are updated
- Prepare materials and in-field resource packs (stationary, print-outs, risk documentation etc) and manage logistics to get these to delivery sites in a timely manner
- Provide support to the wider organisation as required
- Provide support to other programmes and projects within Earthwatch as required
The above list of job deliverables is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post
REQUIREMENTS
Personal Specification:
- Excellent planning and organisation skills – able to multi task, work well under pressure, and do not need to be asked to do something twice
- A pro-active self-starter who works on their own initiative: able to resolve issues and provide solutions and judge where issues need referring
- Committed to customer care and responsiveness
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully work with diverse audiences and build strong relationships
- Excellent written and verbal communication‚ perfect grammar and attention to detail
- Intermediate/advanced IT skills: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proven ability to deliver to agreed deadlines
- Previous work experience in administrative positions or other work experience within an office environment
- Commitment to the mission and values of Earthwatch
Desirable
- Experience of developing communications for a corporate audience
- Experience of working in an NGO and/or corporate environment
Earthwatch is an international environmental charity.
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This is an exciting time to join the PARN team at a key point in its development cycle. The new post holder will join the leadership group helping to shape the future of PARN. The role would suit a graduate with some membership development experience and a sound communication background. We are looking for an innovative problem solver who challenge and who likes to get things gone.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Job Title: Membership & Communications Coordinator
Reports to: Head of Services
Salary: Up to £23,000 pro rata depending on experience
Hours: 4 days a week – flexible working hours available
The Membership & Communications Coordinator will interact with all members of the PARN team along with, external suppliers, sponsors, conference speakers and delegates but most especially with PARN members. This is a chance for a self-starter to make a role their own.
The post holder will be expected to coordinate PARN’s member relations, help grow membership numbers and promote and support PARN’s events and training courses. Whilst taking responsibility for the successful running of all membership activities, the actions and responsibility for delivering these will often be undertaken by others. In these circumstances the post holder will ensure these are well planned and delivered.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
- Together with the Head of Services set and achieve annual targets for membership recruitment and retention
- Take responsibility for the day to day organisation, implementation and proactive delivery of membership services, including coordination of membership subscriptions and renewals.
- Establish and maintain all membership processes
- Maintain and update membership contact database (IMiS - CRM system)
- Ensure good communications of all member benefits
- Coordinate PARN contacts with member organisations, liaising with PARN staff to communicate specific information to members
- Plan all member communications (Sector news, e shots and mail-merges)
- Create e-shots for forthcoming events and activities
- Brand management – create new marketing collateral and materials
- Build first class relationships with key contacts at member organisations
- Research, collate and produce reports for internal team and strategy meetings. Contribute to membership strategy at these meetings.
- Support with implementation of specific marketing activities relevant to membership
- Contribute to production of written materials for web site and promotional documentation
- Provide membership information to support promotional and recruitment campaigns
- Ensure that training events meet member needs and training requirements suggesting adjustments and changes as appropriate.
- Be a an active contributor to the regular PARN team and strategy meetings
- Take an interest in and have knowledge of PARN strategy, business and financial objectives and performance
Person Specification:
- Excellence in written and verbal communications
- Great relationship building skills
- Membership development experience with good customer facing skills
- Comfortable and confident with working on the telephone to sell membership
- Experience managing websites using a Content Management System
- Experience in supporting marketing campaigns
- Experience of managing contact lists
- Self starter with strong organisational skills
- Excellent eye for detail
- Computer literate and experienced in using Microsoft Office packages
ABOUT PARN:
PARN currently has around 125 member organisations mostly in the UK (with some in Ireland, Australia and Canada). It operates a rolling monthly membership cycle and a busy calendar of meetings, events and training courses aimed at both members and non member professional bodies.
Office hours are 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday – the post is offered on a part time basis for 4 days a week.
We hold a number of events and meetings each year outside Bristol. There will be some requirement to attend these, but only by prior arrangement.
Salary offered c£23,000 pro rata ft but dependent upon experience. Contributory pension
Please note applications without a covering letter will not be considered
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Hope for the Young
Since 2008, Hope for the Young has been removing obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers’ education and wellbeing through financial and mentoring support. We currently run two key projects:
The Education Fund supports young people who, due to their immigration status, have no access to student finance to enable them to go to college or university. We provide grants to pay for tuition fees, living allowances and travel expenses to enable them to access education.
The Mentoring Project supports young refugees and asylum-seekers aged 16-25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors across London who provide weekly one-to-one support, tailored to the young people's needs.
About this role
Since 2008, The Education Fund has been providing financial support to refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented young people to enable them to access education across the UK.
In 2020, we would like to transform our Education Fund into a new "Grants and Advocacy Programme.” The Grants and Advocacy Programme will continue to offer financial support to those seeking access to education, but in addition, we will begin offering tailored advice and support to those who receive funding from Hope for the Young. Having listened to the feedback from previous grantees, referrers and the wider community, we know that developing a more holistic service is essential for our grant recipients to not only access, but succeed, and move successfully beyond education.
Historically the Education Fund has been administered by Hope for the Young’s Trustees on a voluntary basis. However, we have secured funding to recruit a new Grants and Advocacy Coordinator who will take over the day-today allocation and management of Hope for the Young’s grants. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing young people’s financial needs, shortlisting applicants and allocating grants based on the programme’s eligibility criteria, priorities and funding availability. You will be required to liaise with colleges, universities, referral partners, and young people on a regular basis to ensure grantees receive effective and timely support. Part of the new service will require you to meet with Hope for the Young’s grantees once they have been awarded a grant to further assess their needs and educational objectives and provide appropriate guidance and advocacy to help them succeed with their goals.
In the months that Hope for the Young recieves fewer grants, the Grants and Advocacy Coordinator will also be responsible for designing and implementing an Ambassadors Programme within the new service. This will aim to bring together the young people supported by Hope for the Young to increase their involvement in the charity’s activities, develop skills in advocating their right to education, and raise awareness, engagement and support for Hope for the Young's services. We are therefore looking for somebody with experience facilitating youth-led groups who can inspire and motivate young people to make their voices heard. This could be through attending events, joining campaigns and being active online through social media. You will also be required to assist with the monitoring and evaluation of the project by sending out feedback forms and providing regular impact reports on individuals and the Grants and Advocacy Programme as a whole.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is passionate about equal access to education and has experience providing advice and support to young people – ideally refugees – to enable them to reach their full academic potential. You will need to have a background in, or strong knowledge of the UK’s education system and the obstacles young migrants face in accessing and remaining in education. We require somebody with strong administrative and organisational skills. Previous experience of grant management will be an advantage.
You will be one of only four members of staff working alongside a team of dedicated volunteers. Being part of a small team, you will get the opportunity to contribute ideas and help to shape Hope for the Young as we grow and support more young people each year. If you think you have the skills and experience to be our new Grants and Advocacy Coordinator, we would love to hear from you.
The job description as described will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.
Main duties and responsibilities
Grant Management
1. To manage the day-to-day allocation of Hope for the Young’s grants to refugees, asylum-seekers and undocumented young people.
2. To receive and respond to email and telephone enquiries regarding the Grants and Advocacy Programme and to keep referral forms and the database up to date.
3. To review referral forms and assess young people’s eligibility and financial needs.
4. To ensure all applications contain the relevant documentation and evidence required.
5. To shortlist applicants and award funding based on the programme’s eligibility criteria, priorities, and funding availability (for the first 3-6 months, decisions will be made in consultation with the designated Trustees).
6. To agree a payment and reporting plan with each applicant and ensure Hope for the Young and grantees both comply with this.
7. To manage the annual grant budget and ensure full allocation of funding each year.
8. To request attendance records and send reminders for future funding rounds.
9. To ensure all applicants undergo a smooth application process and that all grantees feel welcome, valued and part of Hope for the Young.
Networking and Partnerships
10. To work with refugee community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the Grants and Advocacy Programme and to promote the project as widely as possible.
11. To research and maintain a list of refugee support organisations and other funding opportunities to signpost or refer applicants to for further support.
12. To liaise with referrers and applicants to ensure funding applications represent a true reflection of need.
13. To maintain communication with colleges, universities, referral partners, and young people on a regular basis to confirm Hope for the Young’s financial commitments and ensure grantees receive effective and timely support
14. To advocate on behalf of successful applicants when they require additional support in speaking with colleges, universities, and other support organisations. This could be through letters, phone calls or supporting statements.
Advice, Support and Advocacy
15. To meet with successful grantees to understand their goals and provide email, telephone and face-to-face advice and support to increase the chances of them accessing, succeeding in, and moving successfully beyond education.
16. To plan and facilitate reviews with applicants at the start of their grant periods and at least every 6 months afterwards to ensure they are on track to achieving their academic and personal goals.
17. To provide support that will help grantees develop skills leading to increased levels of education and employment and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
18. To maintain regular communication with grantees throughout their grant period to maintain engagement and keep them informed of important dates and events.
19. To provide one-to-one ad-hoc advice and support when applicants face difficulties succeeding or remaining in education.
20. To research, upload and disseminate information to grantees about local activities, volunteering, work experience, training, and job opportunities through emails and newsletters.
21. To provide supporting letters and references for grantees when required.
22. To help organise and deliver Hope for the Young’s social events such as annual celebrations and award ceremonies for all grantees, volunteers, and others within Hope for the Young.
Ambassadors Programme
23. To establish a youth-led Ambassadors Programme for Hope for the Young’s beneficiaries and inspire and engage new and existing grantees to get involved in the programme.
24. To coordinate, organise and deliver training to Ambassadors, with the support of external organisations, which will support them to develop their skills in areas such as public speaking, organising events, writing in the media, and campaigning.
25. To research and facilitate ways for grantees to become more involved in the planning and delivery of Hope for the Young’s services.
26. To support Ambassadors to advocate for equal access to education through working with other organisations and joining campaigns which influence policies affecting young migrants in the UK.
27. To facilitate a shared culture of co-operation and joint learning.
Monitoring and Evaluation
28. To keep proper records of contact with young people and provide regular statistics in reports.
29. To assist with developing and implementing an effective monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the Grants and Advocacy Programme. This will involve carrying out evaluation forms, satisfaction surveys and reviews.
30. To attend regular supervisory sessions with the Head of Programmes and Development and produce verbal/written reports on the project as appropriate.
Other Duties
31. To ensure safeguarding, child protection and vulnerable adult processes are in place and adhered to at all times.
32. To work with and oversee a core volunteer who can assist you with your tasks.
33. To represent Hope for Young at external meetings when required.
34. To support the customisation and development of our new database with the aim to increase the quality and productivity of service delivery.
35. To develop and maintain good relations with potential and existing donors and identify future funding opportunities to ensure sustainability of the service.
36. To process all expenses, invoices and receipts in line with financial management systems and adhere to allocated budgets in line with funding requirements.
37. To act at all times in compliance with all policies and procedures of Hope for the Young and ensure filing and storage systems are managed in line with GDPR.
38. To undertake training relevant to the job in order to keep up to date with issues relevant to providing a good service for refugee and asylum-seeking young people.
39. To undertake any other appropriate duties relevant to the post
Further Information
- You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
- You must adhere to Hope for the Young’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
- Your employment at Hope for the Young is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
- There is a 3-month probation period for this role.
- Ideally the successful candidate will start on or before 1st April 2020.
- Salary will be negotiated dependent on experience.
- In the application form please demonstrate how you meet the person specification of this post and explain why you would like to work for Hope for the Young.
- The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 10th February 2020.
- Interviews will be held on the 18th and 20th of February 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Visionary is a UK wide membership organisation for local independent charities that support blind and partially sighted people. We provide a wide range of support to enable our members to be the best they can be – visit our website for more details on what we do or ask one of our members!
Thanks to a significant funding package from the Thomas Pocklington Trust, we have four exciting vacancies. If you want to play an active and influential role in improving the community sight loss sector we want to hear from you.
All posts are UK wide and full time. We are a home-based team with frequent travel and overnight stays. You will be resilient, curious, open to change, creative and innovative – with an eye for detail. We are recruiting for both a Communications, Training and Events Lead and Co-ordinator.
About this role
The main purpose of this, and all Visionary roles, is to play an active and influential role in improving the community sight loss sector so that people living with sight loss have equality of opportunity, wherever they are in the UK.
This role is responsible for the delivery of all Visionary communications and events which ensure the delivery of a consistent message and raise the profile of Visionary and the community sight loss sector. You will lead on our website and resources, ensuring current and accurate information, opportunities and events are delivered throughout the year. This role supports our members, increases their knowledge, enhances their understanding and facilitates their development. This ultimately leads to a stronger sight loss sector – and the end result is a positive experience and equality of opportunity for blind and partially sighted people.
This post is pivotal in capturing information from your colleagues and sharing it with our members. But to know what our members want to know you need to know them – so you will also spend some time understanding who our members are and how best to communicate with them.
Your first task – in addition to keeping all our communications running – will be to develop our communications and marketing strategy based on what you have learned about our members.
You will lead on how we communicate with our members and partners – including our membership renewals. You will work very closely with the Knowledge, Research and Compliance Lead to make sure all communications are directed appropriately. You will work with all your colleagues to ensure that our marketing and communications are interesting and relevant to the people receiving them. You will be the person who clarifies our message and ensures that Team Visionary sticks with it. If we have a call to action you will make sure we understand what that is, if we have achieved it and how/why we achieved it.
What kind of person likes to work here?
First and foremost, you should have a desire for social change. You might not fully understand the importance of people with lived experience being in control of their own destiny – but you should want to find out why that is a good thing!
You will be someone who likes to work with others, listen and hear and come up with a plan if indeed a plan is what is needed. You will enjoy talking with people, learning about what they want from us and putting in place effective ways of sharing information and knowledge. You will get a buzz from organising events – and you are super-efficient.
You work well with a deadline and you are not afraid to get assertive (with respect) with a team of strong personalities in order to deliver something amazing. You are creative and innovative in addition to being practical and organised. You will be able to remain calm and composed when things go wrong and get it all back on track. You like being part of a team but you are ok on your own.
If you are open to new ideas and feel comfortable with change then you are probably going to be ok. People who like the same routine every day are likely to explode.
Finally – we like to laugh. Quite often at each other. So this is no place for divas.
How to apply
Please read our full job pack for the full person specification and more informaiton.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 17th February 2020
Interview Dates 24th or 25th March (alternative dates not available), Location to be confirmed – reasonable expenses will be paid.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
Would you like to make a real impact on the lives of people with breast cancer in the North of Scotland? Are you passionate about ensuring that people with breast cancer receive the emotional, social and practical support and information that they need? If so, you could be the Service Development Coordinator we are looking for to join our busy team and help us reach more people through our award-winning face-to-face services, working in partnership with the NHS, voluntary and statutory organisations in locations across the North of Scotland.
About you
Thriving on challenge, you will have the determination to see through the service development process from initial scoping with potential partners to going live, with experience of coordinating and facilitating events or services. Vital will be your confidence in developing and maintaining partnerships with health professionals.
We are looking for a person with excellent organisational and time management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to multitask. Your base will be in Inverness, but you will be working independently with a willingness to travel and work with teams across different geographical sites mainly focused in the North West of Scotland. In return you will be rewarded by making a real difference to the lives of people with breast cancer as well as benefitting from an excellent rewards package including a flexible working environment and a generous annual leave entitlement.
About us
We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.
By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well.
For further information and to apply
Please download a copy of the job description and person specification. Please submit your application form, via our online application portal.
Closing date Monday 27 January 2020
Interview date Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February 2020 (Glasgow office)
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Full time, 35 hours per week (can be considered for jobshare)
Fixed Term 3 years
Home-based, Scotland
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.
We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.
Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services.
We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us.
About the role
Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can project manage and support the development of new opportunities? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Scotland team, who are embarking on the unique opportunity to develop physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson’s across Scotland.
Parkinsons UK in Scotland, funded by Big Lottery Scotland, are leading a ground breaking project to ensure that people across Scotland can access suitable physical activity in the community to help them to self manage their Parkinson’s. You’ll be joining a supportive team of Parkinson’s UK volunteers and staff who are passionate about delivering the best possible service for people affected by Parkinson’s.
What you'll do
- Project manage and co-ordinate the Parkinson’s Active Programme in Scotland.
- Identify potential delivery partners and develop agreements which ensure the sustainability of activity programmes in each geographical area of Scotland.
- Ensure that people affected by Parkinson’s are integral to the development of all projects.
What you'll bring
You’ll be outcome focussed and experienced in project management, working to tight deadlines. You’ll have excellent networking skills and a proven track record of working with stakeholders will support us to build and maintain long lasting partnerships. You’ll also have experience of working with volunteers and be committed to be led by and involve people affected by Parkinson’s in all stages of project delivery. You’ll be a great communicator, be able to engage and inspire others around you to ensure the success of the project.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Cathy Orr (details are on the Parkinson's UK website).
Closing date: 03/02/2020
Interviews will be held on 13 February 2020 in Edinburgh.
Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.
Candidates must live within Scotland and although role is home based significant travel in Scotland is expected as part of delivering the role.
Please note: This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you don't have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.
The Programme Management team works to ensure a first class participant experience of, and interaction with, the administrative elements of the Frontline programme. The team supports the teaching team and participants to maximise their learning experience, and works closely with a range of other teams across the organisation to champion and provide excellent support to participants.
The Academic Programmes Coordinator will work as part of this team and will be required to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse requirements throughout the academic year. The post holder will be required to maintain a high standard of customer service throughout, particularly at peak periods, in order to help facilitate the exceptional Participant experience the team contributes to. They will be required to develop effective working relationships with a variety of teams and departments across the organisation and partner providers.
We are looking for someone who is active and committed to the values of Frontline, has a ‘can do’ attitude; is highly numerate and organised, with excellent attention to detail. Experience of working within a higher education environment is desirable.
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The role
Would you like to make a real impact on the lives of people with breast cancer in the North of Scotland? Are you passionate about ensuring that people with breast cancer receive the emotional, social and practical support and information that they need? If so, you could be the Service Development Coordinator we are looking for to join our busy team and help us reach more people through our award-winning face-to-face services, working in partnership with the NHS, voluntary and statutory organisations in locations across the North of Scotland.
About you
Thriving on challenge, you will have the determination to see through the service development process from initial scoping with potential partners to going live, with experience of coordinating and facilitating events or services. Vital will be your confidence in developing and maintaining partnerships with health professionals.
We are looking for a person with excellent organisational and time management skills, excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to multitask. Your base will be in Aberdeen, with an office in the Clan Cancer Charity, but you will be working independently with a willingness to travel and work with teams across different geographical sites mainly focused in the North East of Scotland. In return you will be rewarded by making a real difference to the lives of people with breast cancer as well as benefitting from an excellent rewards package including an agile working environment and a generous annual leave entitlement.
About us
We’re excited to announce that in April 2019, Breast Cancer Care and Breast Cancer Now united to create one charity for everyone affected by breast cancer. From research to care, our new charity has people affected by the disease at its heart – providing support for today and hope for the future. United, we can carry out even more world-class research, provide even more life-changing support and campaign even more effectively for better services and care.
By bringing together our passion, energy, expertise, funds and networks, we will make greater progress in more effective ways to make sure that, by 2050, everyone who develops breast cancer will live and receive the support they need to live well.
For further information and to apply
Please download a copy of the job description and person specification. Please submit your application form, via our online application portal.
Closing date Monday 27 January 2020 at 09:00am
Interview date Thursday 6 and Friday 7 February 2020 (Glasgow office)
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Fixed Term 12 months (from March 2020 till April 2021)
Home-based
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.
Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.
We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.
Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services.
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About Parkinson's Power
Parkinson’s Power is a behavioural change project funded in part by the Sport England Active Aging Fund. Our current work in the pilot area of the north-east of England is supporting inactive people with Parkinson’s to become and stay physically active, which at the right level of intensity can help people to live well with the condition. Working with volunteers and a range of stakeholders the project team are delivering a range of innovative areas of work that will be replicated across the UK as part of our new Physical Activity and Exercise Programme which supports the strategic aims of the charity.
About the role
Are you an organised, self-starter? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Physical Activity and Exercise Team, which is supporting our strategic development for us to take an expert, leading role in the area of physical activity & exercise and Parkinson’s. To ensure that people living with the condition are aware of the benefits of both physical activity and exercise on their wellbeing and symptoms. You’ll be part of our efforts to build on our Parkinson’s Power work in the north-east of England to support people with Parkinson’s and their families across the rest of the country. You’ll provide critical support to the Parkinson’s Power project through delivering administration and development support, being the first point of contact for enquiries about the project.
You’ll be responsible for identifying, collating, refining and sharing resources and quality measures for partnerships and models of working that will increase the number and range of activities available locally for communities to match to local need.
You’ll create strong working relationships with the Programme Manager and the existing project team in the north-east of England as well as colleagues across the UK, and support and work with our project evaluation partner to ensure the project expansion is a success.
What you'll do
- Provide administrative support for the Physical Activity & Exercise Programme Manager.
- Support the operational and business processes of the programme.
- Work with the Programme Manager to contribute to the shaping of the strategic approach of the charity around physical activity and exercise.
- Assist with developing pathways that enable the prescription and uptake of beneficial levels of physical activity for people with Parkinson’s.
What you'll bring
- Proven experience of managing administrative tasks, including coordinating and arranging meetings and events.
- Experience of working on projects and capturing, recording and collating information.
- Organisational skills including time and process management, with an excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal with a wide range of audiences.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Closing date: 07/02/2020
Interviews will be held on 26 and 27 February 2020.
Candidates must live within England and you can either work from home or work in our London office, Victoria.
Please note: This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you don't have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.
Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.
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Project Worker
Luv2meetU is a friendship and dating agency for adults with learning disabilities or autism operating predominantly in the North of England and covering 9 different Local Authority areas.
The project development worker role is central to the delivery and development of Luv2meetU.
You will work with Luv2meetU members, along with people Hft supports with learning disabilities and/or autism from across the Sheffield area, with varying needs to enable them to explore new opportunities within their local community, to develop and support existing and new friendships and relationships and to become more active. This involves arranging regular social activities and dating opportunities for people we support to interact and socialise.
Hours are flexible and will include evening and weekend work based on the needs of the project.
Salary: £17,303 pro rata
Job Type: Fixed Term Post: 1 year - with possibility of funding being extended beyond this.
Hours: Part Time, 18.5 hours per week
Location: Sheffield & Derbyshire - Hot desk at Hft’s offices in Sheffield as well as working from home and out in the community
What we Offer
Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options.Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider statusAnnual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme
20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance
Experience of working with vulnerable people including adults with learning disabilities or autism, together with an understanding of the needs, experiences and aspirations of people with learning disabilities would be advantageous.
Join us and help us change lives.
Closing date: Wednesday 29th January 2020
Interview date: Wednesday 5th February 2020
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
You may have experience or an interest in the following: Project Worker ,Support Worker, Community Worker, Caseworker, Social Care, Social Worker, Third Sector, Care Worker, Not for Profit, Social Care, Care Assistant, Community Care, Vulnerable People, Mental Health, Family Support, Charity etc.
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PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.
We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.
Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be:
Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change
Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters
Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together
Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging
About You:
You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.
You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.
About the roles:
We have recently been successful in securing 3 x new projects and need additional staff and volunteers to deliver them. We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable
For volunteer opportunities alongside these workers, please visit our website
Connect Worker – 2 roles available
The post holder will work with other professionals in the Early Help Hubs and deliver emotional and practical support needs of victims of domestic abuse. You will deliver the Step2 Recovery programme to victims and perpetrators and deliver appropriate interventions. You will support the Emerge service by delivering a period of resettlement support to women moving on from refuge.
You will work with individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence and abuse through provision of culturally informed and barrier free practical and emotional support.
You will work with other service providers, agencies, specialist services and volunteers in order to achieve positive outcomes for service users and raise awareness of domestic abuse issues through support and training for professionals
This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1
Hours of work: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00
Salary: £22 077.00 per annum
Duration: Permanent (subject to funding), start date 1st April 2020 for both roles
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We now have an opportunity for a community support worker to join the team at our specialist Supported Living Service near to Horwich, Bolton. This Service is a single occupancy house, for an individual that is transitioning from Children’s Services. PART TIME AND FULL TIME CONTRACTS AVALIABLE.
As our community support worker, you will…
As a community support worker you will be actively involved in supporting individuals to live a full and active life. You will do this by ensuring that you and the team around the person do all you can to deliver the agreed plans. You will play an important role, alongside your line manager and senior managers, to ensure that the team functions effectively and is supported through the attendance of productive team meetings and 1-1 supervision sessions.
Community Support Workers play a key role in developing relationships between the person supported, other important individuals in their lives and the Trust. You will also be expected to work closely with any family and professionals involved in the individuals care and ensure that needs and interventions are explored and acted on within your remit.
It is expected that you will support the individual to access appointments, formal reviews and planning of the care and support provided. You will work within a person centred framework within the service so that the individual/s supported can develop control of their lives and resources in a meaningful and empowering way. For example, empowering and teaching individual to use budgeting systems, assisting in detailed self-care plans and building independence skills in the least restrictive way.
As a Support Worker you will be expected to work on shift, administer medication, ensure good routines are in place and are undertaken to maintain the individual’s well-being. This role will extend to undertaking frequent checks linked to health and safety and daily/weekly recording systems, and implementing simple data systems to ensure that the whole service is performing in line with agreed plans, best practice and the Trusts standards.
About you...
Experience is preferable but is not essential, we pride ourselves on staff development and offer an outstanding training package and induction into the organisation. We’re looking for people who have a genuine interest and drive in working for the people we support.
Together Trust is a charity providing special education, residential services, fostering, family support and community services.
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Our head office in Birmingham, UK is currently recruiting for the exciting position of ‘Programme Manager - Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding in Fragile Contexts’. The purpose of the role is to lead and manage a programme funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) on conflict prevention and peacebuilding in Kenya, Pakistan and , Philippines. The PM-CPPFC will be responsible for managing the project implementation over the course of 15 months till the end of the project duration, ensuring that project deliverables and results are being achieved effectively and efficiently. The incumbent will be responsible for assuring that the project is implemented within the agreed scope of work and in compliance with SIDA’s regulations and within IRW’s policies and processes. He/she will work with a range of stakeholders namely conflict advisors, academia, IRW country offices and MEL specialists.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced project manager who would like to be part of an exciting humanitarian-development-peacebuilding nexus programme.
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those effected by poverty, conflicts or natural disasters
Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of; Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery, Child Protection and Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews are expected to take place mid-late February.
Pre-employment checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation with a presence in over 40 countries around the globe. We ... Read more
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
What the job involves
With an ambitious strategy and an ever-increasing profile Prostate Cancer UK is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation; and we are recruiting a Sports Engagement Manager to help develop and drive our sport engagement strategy going forwards.
As a key role in the Partnership team, you will be providing leadership, support and strategic direction whilst project managing our cross organisational sport strategy. You will set the pace, drive conversations, lead steering groups and offer professional expertise where it’s needed to find opportunities to add value to multiple directorates.
What we want from you
By offering leadership, support and strategic direction you will help take our sport engagement to the next level by ensuring that we are providing a proactive, energetic and professional service to sport partners, enabling them to join our ambitious journey to tame prostate cancer in ten years.
You must be a strong leader with line management experience and extensive sports project manager and/or strategist experience. You are creative, energetic, tenacious and persuasive with the ability to translate our work into commercial propositions uniquely aligned to sport partnerships.
Why work for us?
We have a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer.
Through shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and support, we can make prostate cancer a disease the next generation of men need not fear. Be part of a team that will put an end to prostate cancer being a killer.
The support we’ll provide
Join our team and you’ll be working at an award-winning charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, life insurance and season ticket loan – but much more besides. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.