Are you ready to take the next step in your fundraising career? Chailey Heritage Foundation, is currently recruiting a Fundraising Manager and is looking for a dynamic, motivated and passionate fundraiser to lead our small team, running major fundraising appeals and campaigns.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Development Director, you will be responsible for delivering the fundraising strategy across a variety of income streams, including trusts & foundations, corporate partners, capital appeals and events, as well as working closely with the Marketing team to further promote the work the charity does.

This role will be key to ensuring that we continue to raise vital funds that go directly to improving the prospects and well-being of our young people. The Fundraising Manager will work closely with key staff who deliver frontline services and this role offers the right candidate a real opportunity see the impact of their work on the children, young people and the families who use our services.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage the fundraising team to ensure an effective, proactive and professional fundraising approach is maintained at all times
• Work closely with the Development Director to establish fundraising priorities and set achievable fundraising goals together with the strategies to deliver the Fundraising Strategy
• Identify potential sources of funds and develop CHF’s Case for Support
• Manage and take responsibility for major projects and events
• Support the Development Director in managing major donors

You will have a breadth of experience and a wealth of knowledge of different fundraising channels, be a team player, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be a confident public speaker. The Foundation continues to grow and this role offers career opportunities for the right candidate.

We are offering an attractive salary and benefits package

For further information on the role please download and read the Fundraising Manager recruitment pack.

Strictly no Agencies

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS disclosure is required.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all its young people and staff. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR. Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.

Shannon Trust is a charity operating across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, supporting thousands of people in prison each year to transform their lives by unlocking the power of reading. We inspire and train prisoners who can read to teach prisoners who can’t.  2020 was a year of adaptation brought about by COVID19 – we revised our delivery model and now, in 2021, we want to develop much further.  To support this, we are now recruiting to new roles and are seeking proactive, committed, and enthusiastic applicants to join our team and help us continue our journey.

Working closely with prisons, volunteers and mentors, this role will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based programme across South West England and Wales, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.  You’ll be an excellent relationship builder, confident in the management and training of volunteers, and able to problem solve.  We want to hear from applicants who can lead, be a team player, with knowledge of the criminal justice system (CJS) and who are comfortable with the use of digital business tools.

Creative Support are pleased to advertise a new and exciting post within the North East.

Do you have the personal commitment, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs?

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive and resilient Project Manager for our supported living services located in Durham area.  The service(s) have been developed to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviours which challenge. The service works with Positive Behaviour Support Plans so we are looking for applicants with knowledge in this area.

The services support 10 people within the Durham area in Supported Living settings.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a keen interest, skills and expertise in supporting people with complex needs. 

As a dedicated Lead for the service your role will be to support the Registered Manager and staff team within the Durham services to deliver the highest standards of care and support, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centred practice and active support across the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will be responsible for leading practice development and delivery across the service and your role will include:

• Needs/risk assessment and service design

• Transition planning and implementation

• Developing Positive Behaviour Support plans

• Person-Centred Planning and formulation of goals

• Health promotion and Health Action Planning

• Direct observations of practice

• Audits of practice including review and analysis of care records

• Writing case summaries and reports

• Reflective clinical/practice supervision

• Supporting and de-briefing staff

• Mentoring and training staff and students on placement

• Fostering positive team work and team development

• Creative use of communication approaches and assistive/personal technologies

You must have at least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs. You will also have relevant experience and skills in developing and implementing PBS and positive risk management approaches, founded on the principles of least restrictive practice. 

As a credible role model you will deliver skilled direct care and support and coach staff to build their confidence and expertise. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. Knowledge of communication approaches and the ability to create visual communication aids is essential.  .

You will be a confident and professional practitioner, able to contribute effectively to collaborative multi-disciplinary decision making, planning and review processes. You will be warm, calm, and emotionally intelligent with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with service users, their families, staff and partner agencies. You will have a key role in supporting our commitment to creating an open, reflective and accountable culture which is underpinned by a commitment to ethical practice, dignity and rights.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development through both practice-based training and academic study. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of ten PBS and quality practitioners supporting our agency to achieve great outcomes and meet quality standards. By joining this team you will be able to access peer support and expertise.

Try something new!

Are you ready to join our growing team? Social Prescribing offers patients different ways to improve their health and wellbeing, reducing the pressure on health services.

As a Care Coordinator specialising in mental health and based in GP practices, you will provide extra time, capacity and expertise to support patients to understand the conversations they have with primary care professionals.

You will coordinate support and services, ensuring patients do not fall into any gaps while waiting for ongoing support, and support them to access other community or social activities that will aid recovery. A key aim of Care Coordination is to help patients engage more fully in their own health and wellbeing.

You will provide navigation and good quality information to enable patients to make choices and decisions about their care and support needs, bringing this together in a personalised support plan. You will work alongside Social Prescribing colleagues and primary care professionals, and it is essential that you are able to communicate at all levels across both the health and social care sectors.

The position is available in Sheerness and applicants must have experience of working with vulnerable adults and a background in medical or social care where you have delivered mental health support to clients or groups.

You will need to demonstrate a robust knowledge of confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding and boundaries in all aspects of your work. Car driver essential.

Don’t wait to make a career change… apply today.

Creative Support is a national, expanding not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. Our services provide responsive and person centered care which is specific to the needs of the individual. The key to achieving this quality of support is by having a staff workforce that is hardworking and committed to ensuring the best possible quality of life and independence for those we provide this care for.

We are recruiting for a person centred, passionate and motivated Project Manager to lead one of our supported living services in the Bolton area. This bespoke service enables people with complex needs, autistic spectrum conditions and learning disabilities to lead fulfilling, happy and rewarding lives within high quality community based settings

You will be responsible for leading the delivery of care and support to three adults living within the service. You will be an experienced learning disability/autism practitioner with the ability to develop structured programmes of communication, personalised support and positive behaviour management. You will work closely with families and other professionals and will have the ability to supervise and mentor a staff team. You will help to deliver consistent, person centred services which meet the needs and preferences of individuals.

You will have previous experience, knowledge and a good understanding of working with people with complex needs and autism. You must be skilled in assessment and support planning, using a variety of methods such as, communication pathways & positive behaviour support strategies. You will manage and deploy staff effectively to meet the needs of service users, you will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You must have a hands-on approach and be able to role model and mentor staff. A relevant social care qualification is essential (RNLD, BASW, DipSW Diploma Level 5). Applicants must possess a clean and valid driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Creative Support is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to delivering local high quality care through a well-established and supported local work force.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing Clinical and Professional training to develop your career.

• Friendly, open culture

• Rated Good in all areas by CQC

• 33 days annual leave per year

• Company sick pay scheme

• Free Life Insurance Scheme

• Regular on- site support from an experienced Senior Practioner Manager

• Full Corporate Support from an established Not for Profit Provider

• Exclusive online retail discounts Scheme

• Free Employee Assistance Service

• Work for a Company that has Achieved The IIP Silver Award and is committed to employee development

For an informal discussion about this role contact Denise Bretherton, Area Manager

Project Manager – Grief Inside

Many prisoners are affected by grief, and are ore likely to have experienced traumatic bereavement.  The effects can be enormous, leading to increased risk of self harming and suicide.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to develop a bereavement support model for prisoners. This includes assisting prison staff in providing first tier support.  To promote the project, they will work with key professionals at all levels in prisons, as well as other voluntary and statutory organisations.  The project will develop and pilot the model of support, with a view to this being rolled out on a wider scale by Cruse in the future.

Cruse Bereavement Care is the largest bereavement charity in the UK. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance societies care of bereaved people.

The role can be home or office based, or a mix of the two.

This is a full time role, until the end of March 2022.

The closing date for this role is the 25th January 2021 with interviews arranged for early February 2021.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Please use the job description and person specification as a guide.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.

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

Crisis Skylight Croydon engages individuals at every stage of their recovery from homelessness, from early engagement on the street, stabilisation and progression into independent living, to ongoing support to ensure members are not subjected to the 'revolving door' of homelessness. We also work closely with a range of partners, referral agencies and the Local Authorities to support single homeless people who are insecurely or temporarily housed and others who are unlikely to receive a service elsewhere. We deliver structured Learning and Skills classes in our Skylight centre alongside housing, progression, smart-skills advice, volunteering opportunities and coaching.  

About the role
As a Learning Manager, you will be someone who is passionate and understand your role in ending and preventing homelessness. We are looking for somebody who can demonstrate their ability to lead and manage teams to deliver a high-quality service while meeting the individual needs of our members.  As part of the management team at Crisis Skylight Croydon, you will have the commitment and drive to support the implementation of a vision whose end goal is to see as many people have their homelessness end as possible through an excellent Skylight offer. 

About you
To be successful in this role you will:
•  Have experience of delivering or managing high quality information, advice and guidance services
•  Understanding of the barriers faced by homeless people and using effective case management, solution-focused approaches to ensure the optimum outcomes for homeless people
•  An understanding of coaching approaches and the ability to ensure coaching interventions are being delivered to a high standard
•  Demonstrable experience of managing and developing staff in effective case management, including driving targets and allocating staff resources effectively
•  Experience of supporting and embedding change in service delivery

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 
 - Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
 - Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
 - 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your on-going development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Wednesday 10th February 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Registered Cluster Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,500 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

Join us as a registered manager with Hft and you’ll develop your social care career with one of the leading names in the learning disabilities sector. You’ll go to work each day knowing you can make a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities.

You’ll be managing teams of people and using Hft’s unique, person-centred model to support adults with learning disabilities, enabling them to lead enjoyable, fulfilling lives. We give our registered managers significant accountability and opportunity. This is a key role and you’ll have a wide range of responsibilities across several different supported living and residential support services.

Salary: Up to £36,499 pa

Job Type: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Edenbridge, Kent

Requirements:

This is a demanding role for someone who is ready to step up and take their leadership and management skills to the next level. You need to have a Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People Level 5 or equivalent. If not, you will need to be able to achieve this, with our support, within your first 12 months. You’ll also need experience of working with adults with learning disabilities, ideally with people with complex needs. Experience of supervising and managing a team is essential.

You’ll need to ensure that support from your registered services meets all the relevant fundamental standards and you’ll need to demonstrate you understand your legal responsibilities and know what to do to ensure a service is compliant.

A full, current UK/EU driving licence is also essential.

What we Offer

The career development opportunities are excellent. With Investors in People and Skills for Care accreditation we are committed to investing in our teams to ensure they have the specialist skills and expertise needed to support others to live the best life possible. Your registration and induction process will start as soon as you join

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 status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Apprenticeships - gain a fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care whilst earning. Free DBS Check.

Closing date: 14th February 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Learning Disabilities, Senior Support Worker, etc.

Ref: 96555

Full time, 37 hours per week (job share applications considered)

Location: East Berkshire (Bracknell and Maidenhead)

This is a new full-time role in a new organisation and presents a genuine opportunity to shape the service to meet our clients’ future needs. Citizens Advice Bracknell and District and Citizens Advice Maidenhead and Windsor have decided to merge because together we are stronger and more resilient allowing us to grow our vital services.

We know more people need our help and we wish to accelerate operational changes to enable us to see more clients. That means investing in infrastructure and changing our ways of working. We want a Training Manager who can be part of the change - recruiting, training, and supporting the volunteers and staff we need to deliver high quality advice services.

Our ideal candidate will come from an advice services background with the ability to train staff and volunteers. However, we are open to considering applicants from a range of advice and/or training backgrounds who can quickly gain credibility with staff and volunteers.

We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 9th February at 9.00am.

For further information and to apply, please download the attached documents including Job Pack, Guidance Notes and Application Form. 

No Agencies please

Do you have the commitment, positive values and leadership skills, to make a difference to the lives of people who access our respite service in Euxton, Chorley?

Creative Support is a non-profit organisation which provides high quality person centred social care services for people with learning disabilities, mental health and other needs. Our respite service in Euxton, Chorley provides short term person-centred support to adults who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs. 

We require a dynamic, enthusiastic and well organised individual to lead the coordination and management of our respite service for adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health needs. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for the overall delivery and management of the service and for ensuring that contract requirements and CQC quality standards are met.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Deployment of staff to meet individual needs and preferences within available resources

• Supervision, coaching, performance management and support of staff, volunteers and students on placement

• Responding to referrals and undertaking initial assessments of need

• Ensuring all service users have a co-produced plan of support and a designated Key Worker

• Ensuring there are clear goals and expected outcomes for each tenant with a defined path to enable each individual to reach their goals

• Working closely with families and advocates

• Working closely with local multi-disciplinary teams and community based agencies to provide holistic support

• Maintaining high standards of environmental safety/quality and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere

  You will provide excellent customer care and proactively communicate with stakeholders in respect of risk management and the care and welfare of the people we support. You will have a strong ethical duty of care and a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

  This post will suit you if you are seeking the opportunity to use your skills and knowledge of individuals with varying levels of learning disabilities whilst developing a career in social care management.

Qualities Required:

Applicants will be able to demonstrate warmth, compassion and unconditional positive regard for the people we support and will be able to develop trusting relationships based on empathy and respect. You will have the skills and personal qualities to be able to engage people in meaningful planning and therapeutic activities. You will be expected to work collaboratively and professionally with the people we support, their families and health professionals/agencies.

You will need an up-to-date understanding of the CQC Key Lines of Enquiries. You will demonstrate knowledge of the MCA, DOLs and the care standards. You will have the knowledge and skills to ensure the safe management and administration of medicines.

You will be hard working, resilient and reflective with the ability to accept supervision and be accountable for your own practice. Good written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with the practical skills required to plan and organise care and support delivery. You will be required to be flexible, working some shifts on a rota system which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

You will have relevant experience of supervising/managing staff and resources and significant experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, including individuals with autism, complex needs and those who present with behaviours that challenge services. A relevant health or social care qualification (such as RMN/DipSW, degree or NVQ Level 4/5) is essential. You must be well organised, professional and credible with colleagues from the multi-disciplinary team. You will be able to demonstrate leadership ability and management competencies. The ability to organise your own time effectively and manage professional relationships is essential. A commitment to your own continuous professional development is essential. Creative Support has obtained investors in people silver status and you will receive ongoing training regarding the client group you work with and up to date training regarding changes to the law and governing social care.

Creative Support are pleased to advertise a new and exciting post within the North East.

Do you have the personal commitment, drive and person-centred values to be able to make a real difference to the lives of people with complex needs?

We are seeking a highly skilled, proactive and resilient Project Manager for our supported living services located in Durham area.  The service(s) have been developed to meet the needs of people who have a learning disability and/or autism and complex needs, including mental health needs and behaviours which challenge. The service works with Positive Behaviour Support Plans so we are looking for applicants with knowledge in this area.

The services support 10 people within the Durham area in Supported Living settings.

We are keen to hear from candidates who have a keen interest, skills and expertise in supporting people with complex needs. 

As a dedicated Lead for the service your role will be to support the Registered Manager and staff team within the Durham services to deliver the highest standards of care and support, enabling service users to enjoy wellbeing, quality of life and community connections. You will promote and re-inforce a culture of responsive, person-centred practice and active support across the service. Relationships will be built based on respect and unconditional positive regard. You will be responsible for leading practice development and delivery across the service and your role will include:

• Needs/risk assessment and service design

• Transition planning and implementation

• Developing Positive Behaviour Support plans

• Person-Centred Planning and formulation of goals

• Health promotion and Health Action Planning

• Direct observations of practice

• Audits of practice including review and analysis of care records

• Writing case summaries and reports

• Reflective clinical/practice supervision

• Supporting and de-briefing staff

• Mentoring and training staff and students on placement

• Fostering positive team work and team development

• Creative use of communication approaches and assistive/personal technologies

You must have at least three years prior experience of supporting people with a learning disability and/or autism who have complex needs. You will also have relevant experience and skills in developing and implementing PBS and positive risk management approaches, founded on the principles of least restrictive practice. 

As a credible role model you will deliver skilled direct care and support and coach staff to build their confidence and expertise. You must demonstrate excellent assessment, support planning and report writing skills. Knowledge of communication approaches and the ability to create visual communication aids is essential.  .

You will be a confident and professional practitioner, able to contribute effectively to collaborative multi-disciplinary decision making, planning and review processes. You will be warm, calm, and emotionally intelligent with the ability to build positive and trusting relationships with service users, their families, staff and partner agencies. You will have a key role in supporting our commitment to creating an open, reflective and accountable culture which is underpinned by a commitment to ethical practice, dignity and rights.

Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to older people and adults with a learning disability and/or autism and people with physical disabilities and mental health needs. The support we offer is tailored to the individual and promotes their independence and community engagement. We are an Investor in People accredited employer of a diverse team of over 5,000 well supported staff across England.

You will be joining a progressive charitable organisation, strongly committed to investing in your professional development through both practice-based training and academic study. You will also be part of our highly committed and mutually supportive team of ten PBS and quality practitioners supporting our agency to achieve great outcomes and meet quality standards. By joining this team you will be able to access peer support and expertise.

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families through recruiting and training volunteers to provide family support. Our vision is to be a society in which every parent / carer has the support they need to give their children the best start in life.

Home-Start Kirklees have a new vacancy. The post is full-time and open to job share.

We are currently recruiting for:

Fundraising Manager

37 hours per week - annual salary NJC scale SCP 30 £33,782

We have a new vacant post available for a Fundraising Manager, who will be required to increase the profile of Home-Start Kirklees for the purpose of raising funds to achieve long term financial sustainability for the business, and take a lead on marketing, fundraising and bid writing. Working as part of the senior team, the postholder will also deputise for the Director during absence. Some evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. The post holder will report to the Director.

Essential requirements include:

• Successful experience in fundraising, bid writing and marketing.
• Experience of generating income for sustainability.
• Full ability to use IT and social media.
• Ability to work as part of a team with supervisory support.
• Understand confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Car driver/owner (expenses will be paid)

Home-Start Kirklees is committed to a policy of equality and diversity which respects the identity, rights and value of all individuals.  We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all staff working with these groups are expected to share a commitment to this. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of children and/or young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of children or young people gives cause for concern, Home-Start Kirklees child protection procedures will be followed, alongside implementation of the charity’s disciplinary procedure.

Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check at enhanced level and the receipt of appropriate references.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th February 2021 (12 noon)

Interviews for this post will be held on Tuesday 2nd March 2021

(subject to change by Home-Start if required due to restrictions)

Closing date: January 31st, 2021

Location:                                 Bristol, UK

Contract:                                 Full-time 12-month fixed term, with possible extension

Salary:                                     £27,500 - £29,500 per annum depending on experience plus benefits

About Action for Conservation

We are at a critical moment in our earth’s history, and it’s never been more important to empower every young person to fight for their future and the future of the planet. Action for Conservation is an innovative young charity using pioneering approaches to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds to build a youth movement committed to the earth.

About the role

This is an exciting role for an experienced manager who shares our passion for youth-led solutions to the climate and environmental crisis. The Programme Manager will work closely with the Head of Programmes to lead and expand our core programmes in South West England and Wales, grow and mentor a regional delivery team and support with other emerging areas of our work. You will act as an educator, role model and mentor to young people, whilst demonstrating strong, visible and inspiring leadership within the organisation.

If you feel you would make the most of an opportunity to shape an exciting young charity and have a positive impact on young people’s lives and the future of our planet, then we want to hear from you.

Why work with us?

You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that our work has. It goes without saying that we work hard, but we also maintain a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors. You’ll receive 33 days annual leave including public holidays, 4 paid annual volunteer days, quarterly team ‘action days’, away weekends, access to flexible working, training, development and career progression opportunities and a work place pension.

Our commitment to diversity

Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. We therefore encourage people from backgrounds currently underrepresented in the environmental movement and on our team, including people of colour, disabled people and LGBT+ people, to apply.

Our commitment to safeguarding

We’re committed to ensuring that robust child safeguarding practices are seen as the norm, so that safeguarding becomes everybody’s business. We expect all staff, volunteers and partners to protect the young people we work with from harm and abide by our Child Safeguarding Policy. Prior to appointment, the selected candidate will be required to provide two references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be carried out.

How to apply

For more information, please download the Job Description and Application form and read more about Action for Conservation. 

1. Your CV, including contact details for two referees. References will only be contacted after interview and prior to appointment.

2. Completed Application Form

3. A video recording (max 1 min) of yourself answering the question: What do you perceive to be the biggest barrier to young people becoming involved in environmental action?

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

Girlguiding is recruiting a PR Manager to lead a bold and integrated PR and ambassadors programme to help us deliver Girlguiding’s new strategy. We want to help girls make their voices heard and appeal to more and a greater diversity of girls and potential volunteers so even more girls can benefit from our award-winning youth offer and the life changing opportunities guiding offers.

It’s a crucial time for girls and for Girlguiding as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. We have an important, positive story to tell about our role in communities and how we support girls’ and young women’s wellbeing, offering them ways to stay connected, learn and have fun in guiding even through the most challenging of times.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative PR strategies to engage target audiences. They should have an excellent news sense, be able to produce high-quality press materials and integrated campaign plans, and be able to train and coach other team members to do the same. They will need to have extensive knowledge of the UK media, strong social media know-how, and an ability to anticipate and identify PR opportunities and trends relevant to Girlguiding to help us meet strategic goals. They will have experience of crisis and reputational risk management and managing celebrity ambassadors.

The post requires working outside of 9-5 office hours, such as evenings and weekends, to be part of the press on-call rota and to travel to other locations as necessary, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV, declaration form and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications.

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.