Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)

Ref: 21520

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location:This role will be working across CPA 1 - Central England - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21520.

Closing date: 30th June 2021.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Customer Journey

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under- represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

In this role you will lead the design process as a member of multi-functional teams working to research, prototype, develop and improve services and products that meet the needs of all our users.

You will help articulate and demonstrate the value of design thinking methodologies across our organization, finding opportunities to make our services more inclusive and people-centred, and advocating for the voices of all our users while navigating technical and systemic constraints.

You will coach, mentor and support members of our Service Design team, and to provide line management. As well as playing an active part in our Service Design community of practice, and to help us explore emergent areas of the discipline.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in practising service design and applying design thinking principles to complex products and services, and a passion for using research insights to shape digital and non-digital services and strategies.
• Extensive experience of using primary and secondary research to identify user needs and business constraints, and of working with multidisciplinary team to lead the design process of inclusive and accessible solutions.
• Proven experience of an extensive range of service design and research methods, from developing briefs to customer journey mapping and concept development.
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to achieve good outcomes.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

Personal Wellbeing Manager (Family & Relationships)

Pact is a highly respected independent charity, working across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services. We provide practical and emotional support to prisoner’s children and families, to prisoners and those who have resettled back into the community. Our work is founded on core values, the first of which is a belief in the innate dignity of every human being, and our work focusses on human relationships, family and community. We are committed to achieving high standards of quality in all that we do.

Position: Personal Wellbeing Manager (Family & Relationships)
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Benefits: Competitive

Closing date for applications: 30th June, 2021
Interview date: TBC

About the role:

The Personal Wellbeing Manager (Family & Relationships) provides line management to Personal Wellbeing Advisors (Family & Relationships) and oversight of Pact Futures service delivery across their region. The team will be located in:

• Kitts Green
• Wolverhampton
• Sandwell
• Stoke-on-Trent
• Stafford
• Coventry and Leamington Spa with some travel to Rugby and Stratford when required

The Personal Wellbeing Manager (Family & Relationships) is also case carrying (approx. 26 hours per week in Central Birmingham) and is responsible for delivering personal wellbeing services focused around supporting Service Users to develop, maintain and enhance positive relationships with their family and loved ones.

One -to-one support will be core to service delivery, building trust and undertaking activities and interventions that are best delivered face to face. The Personal Wellbeing Manager also delivers group sessions and workshops to support service users to address wellbeing needs and develop wellbeing skills.

The Personal Wellbeing Manager is responsible for managing personal and team performance against service delivery targets and supporting the delivery of information to evidence delivery and outcomes. Partnership delivery will be key, working with other Personal Wellbeing Advisors and Mentors; National Probation Service (NPS) Responsible Officers and community services to support desistance from offending. Team working across a multi-disciplinary and multi-organisational team will be an essential part of the role.

Expectations of travel:

Based in Birmingham Central, the Manager will be expected to travel throughout their region to fulfill their management responsibilities. We have a number of office locations across both contract package areas to cover. Our expectation for delivery locations is as outlined above however we are still awaiting finalised information from Ingeus around the exact number of days staff are required at each office.

About you:

As a key member of our values-led charity, you will be motivated to support people to turn their lives around. With a background in supporting people who have multiple, and complex needs you will have the skills to engage sensitively with people about an area of their lives that is often the most important, their family. Ideally with experience of family work, you will understand the impact of criminality of family relationships. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills to equip you to build important relationships with partner agencies.

What we offer:

Pact offers a range of benefits including a free advice, information and counselling service, contributory pension, corporate eye care scheme, cycle to work scheme and generous holiday entitlement. You will have the opportunity to attend training events to further develop yourself as a professional training and interventions worker. You will undergo a thorough induction process and be supported by a friendly and enthusiastic team.

Other information:

Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to post is subject to a risk assessment).

This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.

You may have experience of the following: Casework, Key Working, Family Wellbeing Practitioner, Mental Health Worker, Advice, Guidance, Case Management, Rehabilitation, Family Services, Support Work, Support Worker, Criminal Justice System, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, Social Work, Advocacy, Mentor, Mentoring, etc.

Ref: 100171

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Customer Journey

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

At this time of national crisis, your skills are needed more than ever. Citizens Advice are looking for a senior user researcher to join our mission and help the most vulnerable.

In these unprecedented times, Citizens Advice are at the frontline of helping people to face the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Our digital services are seeing record-breaking demand, with 2.2 million people seeking advice from our website. Our teams are working hard to provide the best advice for people in difficult situations. We’re responding rapidly to people’s changing needs, and helping those who need us most.

Citizens Advice is focused on delivering better services using the best technology and design, all informed by people’s needs. Our team’s mission is to understand people’s problems and provide accessible support to meet their needs through multi-channel products and services.

The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Senior User Researcher to lead our user research strategy and activities across a service or product. You’ll spend your time working with our project teams to deliver new end to end services, as well as championing user centred design across the programme. 

You will be passionate about helping organisations to understand and design for user needs, and working with content designers, service designers and developers to use research insights and ensure user needs are met. 

As a senior user researcher at Citizens Advice, you’ll be passionate about using data and research to help your team design products and services that work across multiple channels, devices, browsers and platforms. You’ll be an active member of the user research team; contributing to high-quality research, managing and mentoring more junior researchers, sharing your skills and learning from others.

You’re comfortable leading user research strategies in a complex environment using a range of qualitative and quantitative methodologies.

We're looking for someone passionate about using research to understand complex problems and ensure we design services that meet the needs of the most vulnerable. Our products will impact people’s everyday lives. It’s an exciting thing to be part of. We need you.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification. If you have a portfolio or examples of work, please include links to them as well. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date.

Network Development Manager - WHP JETS (Supply Chain)

Location: Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

This role will be working across CPA 1 - Central England - Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

Salary £30,000 - £35,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)

Closing date 01.07.2021

Ref: 22917

Contract type: Permanent

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP-JETS) and looking for Network Development Manager (WHP-JETS).

Reporting directly to the Regional Supply Chain Manager (RSCM). The Network Development Manager is a new role to Shaw Trust that will help to shape our service provision across a specific geographical area and will involve working with a diverse range supply chain partners.

Providing vision and direction, in conjunction with the RSCM the post holder will support the development of relevant interventions to meet the employability and support needs of participants on the Work and Health Programme – Job Entry: Target Support (WHP-JETS) contract commissioned by the Department for Work and Pensions.

The post holder will focus on ensuring the success of our community-based approach and building robust collaborative working arrangements with our supply chain network across a specific geographical area within one of the Contract Package Areas.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within geographical areas – Central England and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the "Apply on Website" button quoting the reference number 22917.

Closing date:  1st July 2021

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

​Do you want to make a difference in Solihull?

Are you passionate about helping Solihull citizens by tackling inequality in the health and social care system?  With all the changes taking place in health and social care, this is an exciting time to join Healthwatch Solihull. If you are innovative, creative and self-motivated, this opportunity to make a real difference could be for you.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Experience & Information Officer

£20,344 - £21,589 per annum
37 Hours per week
Based at Solihull Enterprise Centre, Hedingham Grove. B37 7TN

This exciting new role of Experience & Information Officer at Healthwatch Solihull is critical to our ability to listen to the experiences of Solihull citizens and empower them to make informed decisions about their health and social care needs.  You will also use your communications expertise to raise the profile of Healthwatch Solihull with the public and our key stakeholders.

The main purpose of the role is to:

1. To interview citizens via the telephone to understand their experiences of health and social care, including identifying any gaps in the provision of services, and write case studies to capture this feedback. Leading Information and Signposting at Healthwatch Solihull and supporting Healthwatch Birmingham as needed.
2. To deliver an excellent Information and Signposting service by providing citizens with effective Information and Signposting to access the care they need. Recording detailed summaries of your work on the CRM system.
3. To ensure our information route on our website is clear and easy to navigate.
4. To ensure our social media platforms are regularly updated.
5. To escalate cases to health and social care, as indicated by the Healthwatch Solihull escalation policy

If you are passionate about helping others, interested in understanding their experiences of health and social care and making sure individuals have access to the services they need, this post is for you.

Closing date: Friday 9th July, 2021 (midday)

Interview dates: Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd July, 2021

Counsellor

We are looking for a qualified Counsellor to effectively deliver the Residential Rehabilitation Programme in a way that enables clients to overcome their addiction to gambling and move forward to recovery and independent living.

Position: Residential Treatment Centre Gambling Therapist

Location: Dudley

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (£24,000 - £28,000)

Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday daytime with occasional weekend and bank holiday work.

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 27th June 2021

About the Role

The Residential Treatment Centre Gambling Therapist will provide effective delivery of the established Residential Rehabilitation Programme. The Programme provides structured support, to males aged over 18 years with severe gambling history, through a Residential 14-week residential stay.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide appropriate recovery-focused advice and support to assist residents to address their gambling problems
• To support residents through structured one-to-one and group-work interventions
• To undertake comprehensive assessments of need to inform personalised recovery/action plans
• To hold and manage a caseload of clients
• To assist residents in registering with local facilities
• To support residents to identify goals to meet wider health and social care needs, including housing, employment, debt, substance misuse, mental health, family issues, independent living skills etc.
• To liaise with a range of health, justice and social care agencies to support residents’ needs
• To provide specific advice and guidance around money management, budgeting and debt advice, signposting to external agencies as required, and in liaison with the team’s Support Workers.
• To assist residents with their resettlement process
• To support development of the Programme

About You

As Residential Treatment Centre Gambling Therapist, you will uphold the organisations values and be non-judgemental, passionate, honest, open to change and empower service users.

You will:

• Be educated to Diploma level in Counselling BACP or equivalent
• Have CBT and/or Motivational Interviewing training and/or relevant qualification
• Have case management experience, including assessment and support planning
• An understanding of risk, incident and safeguarding processes
• Have experience of facilitating structured group work with vulnerable and challenging groups
• Have experience of working in a therapeutic environment/service, ideally with addiction Negotiation, advocacy, advice and signposting skills
• Have the ability to handle crisis situations and work flexibly to meet presenting needs and work independently, as part of a team and as part of a wider organisation
• Evidence of continuing professional development and willingness to develop

There is also potential for Junior Residential Treatment Centre Gambling Therapist, so do apply and detail in your application the level you wish to apply for.

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Health Engagement, Residential Treatment, Gambling Treatment, Gambling Therapist, Gambling Addiction, Gambling, Rehabilitation Therapist, Rehabilitation, Residential Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Centre, Outreach, Addiction Therapist, Addiction Counsellor, Recovery Worker, Recovery Therapist, Recovery, Outreach Worker, Counselling, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Addiction Counsellor, Gambling Counsellor, Community Counsellor, Counselling Psychotherapist, Adult Services, Mental Health.

Do you want to make a difference in Solihull?

Are you passionate about helping Solihull citizens by tackling inequality in the health and social care system?  With all the changes taking place in health and social care, this is an exciting time to join Healthwatch Solihull.

Are you innovative, creative and self-motivated? This opportunity to make a real difference could be for you.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.

Community Officer

£19,554 - £21,166 per annum
37 hours per week
Based at Solihull Enterprise Centre, Hedingham Grove. B37 7TP

This exciting new opportunity to join Healthwatch Solihull is central to our ability to work within communities, listening to diverse and vulnerable groups, making their voice powerfully heard. By working in and with the communities of Solihull the post holder will need to have excellent engagement skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals. The role will require the ability to motivate and co-ordinate a growing group of volunteers so they are in the right place at the right time to hear their experiences of health and social care.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of working with communities and able to engage the public both face-to-face and online. Using innovative and creative ways to motivate individuals to share their stories with Healthwatch Solihull. You will need to have a passion of listening to the public and be able to accurately record their experiences and monitoring data.

The main purpose of the role is:

1. To continuously develop our co-productive relationships with the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, enabling us to work with them to reach our most vulnerable communities. This will enable you to carry-out a rolling schedule of community engagement activity (for Solihull citizens to share with us their experiences of health and social care services), and provide signposting information to support them in the community.
2. As directed by the Healthwatch Solihull manager, carry out activity leading to the recruitment, training, induction, co-ordination and quality assurance of all Healthwatch Solihull volunteers ensuring we have the right volunteers, with the right skills and competency. Motivating and developing our volunteers to be active in the right place at the right time to ensure all of our various activities are publicly-led.
3. Working with VCSE partners, and as directed by the Healthwatch Solihull Manager, to collect feedback about health and social care services from a wide range of groups.
4. Updating our social media platforms daily.
5. As directed by the Project Officer, carry-out community based activity which will enable us to hear citizen views as part of our investigations.

If you have a passion for helping others and dedicated to ensuring their voice makes a real difference to health and social care services this post is for you.

Closing date: Friday 9th July, 2021

Interview dates: Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Monday 26th July, 2021

£70,500 - £75,308 + accountancy allowance up to £5,000 (fully qualified) and this includes Additional Recruitment & Retention Allowance.

The Government Property Agency’s mission is to provide great places to work for civil servants. We are using our scale and commercial expertise to do this effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping to support growth in all parts of the UK. We are growing rapidly through acquisition of Government properties from Departments. Turnover has risen from £0.4bn in 20/21 to £1.1bn in 21/22 and it will continue to grow as more properties are transferred and run by GPA. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London. GPA has offices in Birmingham, Platform 21, Leeds, The Lateral; Manchester, Piccadilly Gate; Nottingham, Apex Court. Some business travel may be needed in due course when travel restrictions allow. 

Creating a first class finance function at the heart of decision making is a key priority of our transformation programme. The finance team will provide robust financial reporting and control alongside outstanding commercial business finance advice.

This role will provide financial support to the Property Services Director and will be a key member of the Property directorate leadership team. The role will manage the overall budget (income and expenditure) and will provide financial insight, support and challenge for the benefit of GPA’s clients. The individual will drive business performance, maximise return on investment and enhance client satisfaction. 

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance (Property) will include

• As part of the Property Services senior management team, contribute to the overall development of the division’s strategy to achieve its objectives and those of the wider GPA
• Support and challenge the senior management team in adopting private sector best practice and identifying opportunities for improved return on investment
• Develop financial plans and forecasts, and manage income and expenditure budgets maximising income generation and optimising expenditure
• Report monthly on financial performance providing the division with timely, insightful, and actionable financial information
• Monitor opportunities and risks, and develop processes and controls which help the senior management team to run the division effectively
• Develop the financial contribution to business cases and pre-request for proposal ‘should cost’ models to inform investment approvals and proposal evaluation
• Support the director in ensuring that agreed processes and procedures are followed especially cost control, and provision of timely and accurate client financial information
• Provide leadership, energy and direction for the finance function within workplace services and across the division
• Mentor, motivate and manage the finance team [and supporting financial service providers] so that it provides a dependable and accurate service to the division, clients, the wider business, suppliers and subcontractors

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience over at least 5 years’ experience managing property/facilities management issues
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• Knowledge of public sector accounting (desirable)
• A commercially astute finance professional - capable of supporting supplier negotiations
• A strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience and varying locations to deliver essential support to the GPA Directors
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

 For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Customer Support Officer (WHP-JETS)

Salary: £20,073 - £25,073 (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours per week

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering Central England, including: Birmingham, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

Job Ref: 22787

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible, and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Customer Support Officers.

Reporting directly to our Customer Support Team Leader. The Customer Support Officer will manage the referral process of all participants to the Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP-JETS) and process all required information to and from DWP.

This will include processing referrals from Jobcentre Plus, making initial contact with participants to agree first appointment via email and phone, as well as maintaining the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Provider Referral and Payment system (PRaP) records throughout the participant’s time on programme.

You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

You will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please click the "Apply on website" button quoting the reference number 22787.

Closing date:  20th June 2021.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

£20,000 - £25,000 per annum (Regional salary weighting may apply)
Full-time, Permanent

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

Covering Central England (Geographical areas include: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire) 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor you will be providing advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, you will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website, via the link quoting reference: 21481.

Closing date: 30th June 2021 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessability requirementsand would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements. 

£70,500 - £75,308 + accountancy allowance up to £5,000 (fully qualified) and this includes Additional Recruitment & Retention Allowance.

The Government Property Agency’s mission is to provide great places to work for civil servants. We are using our scale and commercial expertise to do this effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping to support growth in all parts of the UK. We are growing rapidly through acquisition of Government properties from Departments. Turnover has risen from £0.4bn in 20/21 to £1.1bn in 21/22 and it will continue to grow as more properties are transferred and run by GPA. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London. GPA has offices in Birmingham, Platform 21, Leeds, The Lateral; Manchester, Piccadilly Gate; Nottingham, Apex Court. Some business travel may be needed in due course when travel restrictions allow. 

Creating a first class finance function at the heart of decision making is a key priority of our transformation programme. The finance team will provide robust financial reporting and control alongside outstanding commercial business finance advice.

This role will provide financial support to the Workplace Services Director and will be a key member of the Workplace Service leadership team. The role will manage the overall budget (income and expenditure) and will provide financial insight, support and challenge for the benefit of GPA’s clients. The Individual will drive business performance, maximise return on investment and enhance client satisfaction.

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance (Capital Projects) will include

• As part of the Capital Projects senior management team, contribute to the overall development of the division’s strategy to achieve its objectives and those of the wider GPA
• Support and challenge the senior management team in adopting private sector best practice and identifying opportunities for improved return on investment
• Develop financial plans and forecasts, and manage income and expenditure budgets maximising income generation and optimising expenditure
• Report monthly on financial performance providing the division with timely, insightful, and actionable financial information
• Monitor opportunities and risks, and develop processes and controls which help the senior management team to run the division effectively
• Develop the financial contribution to business cases and pre-request for proposal ‘should cost’ models to inform investment approvals and proposal evaluation
• Support the director in ensuring that agreed processes and procedures are followed especially cost control, and provision of timely and accurate client financial information
• Provide leadership, energy and direction for the finance function within workplace services and across the division
• Mentor, motivate and manage the finance team [and supporting financial service providers] so that it provides a dependable and accurate service to the division, clients, the wider business, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience over at least 5 years’ experience managing property/facilities management issues
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• Knowledge of public sector accounting (desirable)
• A commercially astute finance professional - capable of supporting supplier negotiations
• A strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience and varying locations to deliver essential support to the GPA Directors
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

 For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

£70,500 - £75,308 + accountancy allowance up to £5,000 (fully qualified) and this includes Additional Recruitment & Retention Allowance.

The Government Property Agency’s mission is to provide great places to work for civil servants. We are using our scale and commercial expertise to do this effectively, efficiently and sustainably, helping to support growth in all parts of the UK. We are growing rapidly through acquisition of Government properties from Departments. Turnover has risen from £0.4bn in 20/21 to £1.1bn in 21/22 and it will continue to grow as more properties are transferred and run by GPA. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London. GPA has offices in Birmingham, Platform 21, Leeds, The Lateral; Manchester, Piccadilly Gate; Nottingham, Apex Court. Some business travel may be needed in due course when travel restrictions allow. 

Creating a first class finance function at the heart of decision making is a key priority of our transformation programme. The finance team will provide robust financial reporting and control alongside outstanding commercial business finance advice.

This role will provide financial support to the Workplace Services Director and will be a key member of the Workplace Service leadership team. The role will manage the overall budget (income and expenditure) and will provide financial insight, support and challenge for the benefit of GPA’s clients. The Individual will drive business performance, maximise return on investment and enhance client satisfaction.

The responsibilities of the Head of Finance (Workplace Services) will include

• As part of the Workplace Services senior management team, contribute to the overall development of the division’s strategy to achieve its objectives and those of the wider GPA
• Support and challenge the senior management team in adopting private sector best practice and identifying opportunities for improved return on investment.
• Develop financial plans and forecasts, and manage income and expenditure budgets maximising income generation and optimising expenditure.
• Report monthly on financial performance providing the division with timely, insightful, and actionable financial information.
• Monitor opportunities and  risks, and develop processes and controls which help the senior management team to run the division effectively
• Develop the financial contribution to business cases and pre-request for proposal ‘should cost’ models to inform investment approvals and proposal evaluation.
• Support the director in ensuring that agreed processes and procedures are followed especially cost control, and provision of timely and accurate client financial information.
• Provide leadership, energy and direction for the finance function within workplace services and across the division.
• Mentor, motivate and manage the finance team [and supporting financial service providers] so that it provides a dependable and accurate service to the division, clients, the wider business, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Skills & Experience

• Recognised professional accounting qualification e.g., CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification.
• Proven experience over at least 5 years’ experience managing property/facilities management issues
• Excellent financial modelling skills
• Knowledge of public sector accounting (desirable)
• A commercially astute finance professional - capable of supporting supplier negotiations
• A strategic mindset - able to envisage future possibilities
• Strong leadership skills to lead a team of mixed experience and varying locations to deliver essential support to the GPA Directors
• Excellent communication, networking and negotiation skills
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment, planning, collaborating and delivering through others
• Down to earth, proactive and pragmatic

 For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We connect people and places, create liveable neighbourhoods, transform the school run and deliver a happier, healthier commute. Take the next step in your journey by applying to become a member of our Design and Engineering team in the Midlands and East Region:

Senior Engineer (Construction)

(Ref:  SUS3217)

£35,631 per annum 

(inclusive of a Retention Allowance of £3,993 pa)

37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working - contract to 30 September 2022

Site based minimum of 3 days per week in Warwickshire with travel across region

About the Role

Are you a site engineer looking to do something a little bit different?

Do you want to help us create an inspiring route through the Warwickshire countryside?

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Engineer with site construction/ site management experience to join our highly skilled regional team.

Providing leadership, you will oversee the construction and successful delivery of a major multi user greenway project between Leamington Spa and Rugby.

You will also support our regional Design and Engineering team to oversee the delivery of Department for Transport funded projects.

About You

We are looking for a talented Engineer with a Highways/ Civils background and experience of construction contract management.

You should be able to demonstrate experience of working collaboratively with stakeholders and as a technical expert within multi-disciplinary teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team where you can make a big impact and where we value the contribution and expertise of everyone.

What we Offer?

In return we can support you to develop new skills and give you the freedom to express yourself creatively. We can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centred culture.

Wellbeing

• 26 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 4% or 5% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 21 June 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Thursday 1 July 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We actively encourage applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly where we are under-represented. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.