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Do you have a passion for ensuring people with disabilities live fulfilled lives? Do you want to help lead a community that really values people for who they are and what they can do?
L’Arche London is more than just a service provider, we’re a diverse, inclusive community of nearly 100 people, with and without learning disabilities who live, work and celebrate together. We provide registered care and supported housing as well as specialist day services. Our aim is to provide a place of belonging, to help people with learning disabilities live independent yet connected lives.
We’re now looking for a new Deputy Service Coordinator to join our leadership team. You will support the Service Coordinator to deliver high quality person centred support for the Oak Group, one of our three community groups. Oak group supports 8 people with learning disabilities with differing needs, who live in 3 houses in our supported living programme. Together with the Service Coordinator you will manage and inspire a team of 14 support assistants, who facilitate the practical, social and spiritual needs of everyone in the group.
Deputy Service Coordinators split their time between the office, organising rotas, liaising with families, social services and health care professionals and providing a minimum of 24 hours a week direct support.
L’Arche London is a vibrant, joyful place to be. We’re part of an international federation of L’Arche communities in over 35 countries worldwide. Founded in the Christian tradition, L'Arche Communities welcome people of all faiths and none. Our vision is a world where all belong.
Throughout the pandemic, the community groups at L’Arche London have remained strong and positive teams, who have ensured that the people we support have been able to flourish despite COVID restrictions. In 2022 we are beginning to reimagine what support, care and shared lives can look like, building on our existing quality and on the unique faith-based values of L’Arche. This role will be part of a group of key leaders during this exciting time.
This is an ideal step up for someone with knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities, who has an enthusiasm for our values and the ability to inspire and manage others.
(Please note we also have the same Deputy Service Coordinator role available as a short-term fixed term contract. See our website for details of this second opportunity.)
How to Apply
Please download and read the full job pack.
Applicants are asked to send a CV AND a letter of up to two sides of A4, outlining why you feel your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role. Your CV must include a full work history from leaving full time education to the present. Please include an explanation for any gaps in your employment.
The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 21 February 2022. First round interviews will be held during the week commencing 28th February 2022. The initial interview will involve a task and a panel interview. Interviews will be in person where possible. All candidates and interview panel members will be required to provide proof of a negative lateral flow test on the morning of the interview.
PLEASE NOTE: To ensure we comply with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”), the post holder will need to be either fully vaccinated against Covid-19 unless clinically exempt or partially vaccinated and intending to complete their vaccination within 10 weeks of their first vaccination. Applicants will be asked to provide evidence of their vaccine status or exemption via the NHS COVID App as part of the conditions of the job offer. Candidates will not be able to start in the role until this evidence has been received.
Applicants are asked to send a CV AND a letter of up to two sides of A4, outlining why you feel your skills, knowledge and experience meet the job description and person specification for the role.
Your CV must include a full work history from leaving full time education to the present. Please include an explanation for any gaps in your employment.
Please note we are not able to sponsor visas for this type of role, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
In the shortlisting process we will anonymise all statements and CVs (removing names, changing file names and so on).
Read more"Quite simply being part of L'Arche is being loved for who you are."
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
How you add value:
Primarily you will drive our communications strategy to strengthen the Company’s engagement with its membership. You will be key in delivering messaging from across the Company’s activities to the membership and will feed into senior management strategy and plans on how communications will be needed to amplify and augment the reputation of Merchant Taylors’ Company.
As with all our roles, you must attend meetings and participate in Company training and development activities as required.
Events
- Develop a marketing and communication strategy in-line with Company goals
- Create streamlined systems between the Events team and wider Company, improving the lead generation growth within commercial bookings
- Work closely with our Events team in creating a social media strategy with KPIs; overseeing the implementation of strategy
- Know who our competitors are and use this knowledge to develop content that drives bookings
- Assess seasonality of bookings and develop campaign systems that will anticipate big pushes and be relevant and timely in delivery
- Oversee and manage any marketing/advertising budget alongside the Head of Sales and Events
- Support the Membership Officer at Company events and meetings
Communications
- Manage all Company press and publicity
- Oversee media activity by maintaining and building strong relationships with City media ad industry-focused contacts
- Drive consistency of messaging across all Company communications and internally between departments of the Company
- Provide support to the Membership Officer in engaging with membership
Branding
- Advise the business on logos/templates to be used for all Company communications
- Work alongside out IT Manager on website development
- Curate social media content whilst developing a strong brand identity
- Update, streamline and brand all print and digital communication tools
Content creation
- Develop specific content that support the Membership, Education and Charities officers’ aims through all relevant media
- Manage content development for relevant departments of the Company, offering strategic advice where appropriate
- Create regular content that targets members to give and encourage action across Fraternity, Education and Philanthropy
- Oversee the production of all Company publications as well as leading on the production of our Company magazine
- Lead on digital newsletters for Merchant Taylors’ members
- Work with departments to produce timely content on our educational, philanthropic or community activities
- Support the Membership Officer in creating an engaged membership
- Strengthen the relationship between members and the Company through regular and interesting content that supports engagement from onboarding to re-engagement
Social Media
- Lead social media curation and development
- Build channels to grow consistently with increased engagement from a range of stakeholders
Strategy
- Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of our communication efforts and make strategic recommendations
- Budget for campaigns which are aligned to the Company strategy taking into account different audiences and seasons
- Provide regular analysis and feedback from clients to ensure successful and strategic growth
- Oversee website and evaluate analytics to ensure it supports Company strategy goals
What you bring:
- It’s essential that you have a GCSE level 4-7 (grade A-C or equivalent) in Maths and level 8 or 9 in GCSE English (grade A*-B or equivalent)
- An A Level, degree or equivalent qualification in a related subject would be a bonus
- You must have experience of working with both digital and print communications
- Your writing skills will be of the highest level, setting the standard for the Company
- A background in working in publishing, journalism, heritage and/or charity is desirable
- You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, encouraging engagement
- You’ll have an interest in social issues, history as well as in philanthropy
- You’ll have creative and fun ideas to drive engagement from members, external affiliates and employees
- You must have experience of working with MailChimp and creating social media content to drive a Company’s marketing and communications
- You should have experience of working with analytics (for example Google analytics), using them to build our marketing strategy
What to expect from us
We offer training, support, and an extensive benefits package to ensure we attract exceptional candidates and retain them as we continue to modernise and deliver outstanding opportunities to members and our clients.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a passionate and driven manager working within the care sector or education sector and looking for an exciting opportunity? Our amazing and long serving Head of Learner Services is leaving us and we are now on the lookout for a replacement. MK SNAP is an award-winning charity based in Walnut Tree Milton Keynes and supports people with Learning Disabilities from the region in our state-of-the-art Education & Training Centre. We pride ourselves on being a progressive and professional organisation that values its people and you can be sure that your professional development and leadership skills will be at the forefront of your working experience. This post requires a candidate with a strong professional background in safeguarding and pastoral care. As you would expect we are looking for an exceptional candidate to take on this vital role with the charity and we operate a strict safer recruitment policy.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Manager
£30,451 to £32,910 per annum, pro-rata, depending on experience
Actual annual salary £19,489 to £21,062
24 hours per week
Permanent
Age UK South Gloucestershire is seeking to recruit a motivated individual with a strong background in finance to take a senior role on the management team as Finance Manager.
Age UK South Gloucestershire is an independent, local charity. We have been working in the community for over 20 years to support older people, their families and carers. We strive to make South Gloucestershire a great place to grow old through our mission of 'supporting you and your local community in later life.'
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the appointed applicant will lead on all financial management operations ensuring the efficient and responsible administration of our finances and implementing and delivering a strategy for long-term financial sustainability.
To be successful in this role, you will be proactive, have a positive solution-focused attitude, and appreciate the importance of your role in enabling the organisation to meet its goals.
The successful applicant will be based in our main office currently in Thornbury, Bristol, with the potential for hybrid and flexible working once established in the role.
Age UK South Gloucestershire offers a generous benefits package, and the charity is committed to equalities, diversity and inclusion and therefore encourages applications from all sections of the community. Applications are accepted from both experienced individuals and those looking to progress into a finance management role.
If that person could be you, download an application pack from our website. Please return completed application forms to us directly via the information on our website. Applications will not be accepted when submitted via agencies or other recruitment platforms.
Closing date: 8 am, Monday 7th February 2022
Interviews: Within three weeks of the closing date.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Partnerships Manager to join our established and friendly Mental Health UK Partnerships Team team
If you, would you like to work for a leading mental health charity in a rewarding role where you will really make a difference, then join us here at Rethink Mental Illness (Mental Health UK staff are employed by RMI and seconded to work on Mental Health UK).
Your role will be an homebased position meaning you can work flexibly from home with access to a office hub when you need it. You will work full time, 35 hours per week on a permanent contract with a salary of £33,076.13 to £36,627.57pa or £35,722.24 to £39,273.67pa inclusive of London Weighting. You can read more about the rewards you will receive on the full advert on our website.
Our amazing Partnerships Team works with a large range of businesses across the UK to help them realise their potential to support our mental health.
Whether it’s fundraising or donating to Mental Health UK, or working with us to train their colleagues in understanding mental health in the workplace, we listen and work up the best partnership proposals.
Over the past few years we have:
- Worked with Lloyds Banking Group to train over 2,500 of their staff as Mental Health Advocates
- Received funding from Johnson & Johnson to pilot Community Health Navigators across the country
- Supported PureGym in raising over £350,000 for Mental Health UK through a UK relay
- Worked with Skipton Building Society as their charity of the year supporting thousands of people across the UK with their mental health
- Provided consultancy and advice to many others on how to advance their strategy for mental health in their workplace
- Raised over £13m in our partnership with Lloyds Banking Group to deliver a number of different programmes
- Any much more!
Giving everyone the tools they need to live their best possible life is not something Mental Health UK can do on their own. So we call on the business community to think about how they can achieve the world they want to see and make their unique contribution.
What will I be doing?
The Partnerships Manager drives new partnerships and strategic opportunities for Mental Health UK whilst also managing a range of medium to large and/or multi-faceted/high strategic value partners.
New Business
- I actively seek new partnership opportunities from all sources in line with the strategy for myself and my colleagues
- I build and maintain my own pipeline such that there I am developing a constant flow of opportunities for me and my colleagues to pitch
- I dedicate time to understanding market trends across all types of partnerships and use this information to adapt my pitches and share with colleagues to advance our offer
- I develop tailored and bespoke proposals across all existing and new types of partnership
- I negotiate income targets and set clear expectations on our value exchange
- I network at events and conferences to develop new contacts and leads for me and my team
- I present at events, webinars and conferences to advance the awareness of Mental Health UK and partnership opportunities
- I tailor partnership contracts, licence fees and invoices for my partners
- I mentor and support other colleagues in my team such that we have the best possible chance of achieving our goals
- I support my colleagues with their pitches and proposals as necessary
Account Management
- I efficiently manage a portfolio of medium to large and/or multi-faceted/high strategic value partners
- I deliver excellent efficient account management to my partners proactively managing the value exchange ensuring subject matter experts time is also well managed
- I tailor or bespoke my approach to reports, presentations and communications to each partners needs
- I proactively identify opportunities for growth, to maximise income with current partners - increased rates of repeat contributions, training opportunities etc
- I develop a range of stakeholder relationships with key individuals in my partnerships to widen our opportunities
- I co-ordinate teams of internal stakeholders to develop and deliver aligned strategies for my partners
- I work with my team mates to evolve my account management approach and deliver high quality partnerships
Strategic Projects
- I am responsible for one of the "spokes" within the Mental Health UK "hub and spoke" model.
- I am an expert in all areas of my spoke and advocate to my team on behalf of the subject matter experts
- I seek the needs of my team on a regular basis and engage with colleagues in my spoke to develop new concepts
- I support/mentor/coach colleagues in my team in new products and campaigns
- I lead on other strategic projects for the team as identified. These may require me to co-ordinate and liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the desired outcome
Other Activities
- I may directly line manage others in my team and/or mentor colleagues to support their professional development
- I speak with authority on behalf of Mental Health UK at internal and external meetings, including presenting to a range of audiences
- I support on all other key partnership objectives, where necessary
- I work with my colleagues across the Partnerships Team to ensure we share learnings and grow as a team
- I ensure my work is fully compliant with both our own policies and the latest charity legislation and standards of practice
Continual Professional Development
- I take responsibility for regularly ensuring I am meeting my objectives
- I keep up to date with market trends and my competitors activities
- I take the lead om my own professional development seeking further support from my manager when needed
Who I am?
I have the essentials covered:
- I can demonstrate the Rethink CARES behaviours through my work and role model them with my team
- I have good written and oral communications skills, comfortable talking to my partners, new prospects and stakeholders in all forms
- I can think strategically about the audiences I am delivering to and adapt my style to achieve the desired outcome
- I am exceptional in delivering tailored and bespoke pitches or presentations and field Q+As about Mental Health UK and mental health, sometimes with the support of my colleagues
- I can participate in/host panels, webinars etc on the subject of the work of Mental Health UK and understanding mental health
- I can manage complex negotiations and complaints for my accounts and know when strategically to use the support of my colleagues to achieve the right outcome
- I can think outside of the box or protocols to find new or innovative solutions
- I can maintain an acceptable level of emotional control
- I can problem solve across mine and the whole teams portfolio to find innovative solutions and opportunities
- I can leverage the support of senior colleagues to open new opportunities
- I can deliver projects on behalf of my team including co-ordination with a range of internal and external colleagues and suppliers
- I can analyse data from a range of sources and make evidence based recommendations for approval
- I can independently manage my time and my stakeholders to ensure I am achieving all of my objectives
- I know how to influence colleagues and stakeholders to ensure we hit targets on time
- I plan well for myself and my colleagues to ensure everyone's time and workload is respected
- I can forecast income for my partners and pipeline
- I can evaluate the value exchange for my partners
- I can create prices for new products and services
- I understand the basics of budgeting to manage my accounts
- I can line manage individuals, supporting their professional development and them meeting their objectives
Who are we?
We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”
We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
Community Advice Works is a charity based in South East London that provides advice and advocacy to those that need it. Our Advice Team provides a specialist advice service to those in the London Borough of Lewisham. The team has built a strong reputation within the borough for providing high quality, independent, person-centred welfare and housing advice. We also have our Mozaic project at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital delivering holistic, advocacy support to women experiencing domestic abuse.
About the role
We are looking for a confident and enthusiastic individual with a proven track record of excellent advice & people skills to take on the role of Advice Supervisor/Senior Advisor. This is an excellent role for those who wish to gain experience in leading a team, whilst also still delivering high quality advice. The successful candidate will be part of our Advice Team, delivering high quality generalist advice to Lewisham residents. You will support the Service Manager in line managing staff and volunteers in the Advice Team, and will play a vital role in supporting the advice team to keep on top of changes in legislation across the welfare rights landscape.
The details
The role is anticipated to be 21 hours, spread over Monday – Wednesday (0.6 FTE based on 35-hour per week). However, we are willing to consider other work patterns -– please stipulate your requirements when you apply.
The remuneration package for the role includes a salary of £32,000 (pro rata), pension, and 28 days annual leave (pro rata), rising to 30 days after 3 years continuous service.
To apply
Please apply via our job advert on charity jobs:
The closing date for applications is 7th February 2022. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to complete an assessment exercise. This will be completed remotely at some point between 10th & 11th February. Should you be successful in this, you will be invited to interview. Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 16th February.
We are an equal opportunities employer and strongly welcome applications from under-represented communities. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to this. If you need any adjustments in order to apply for the role, or at an interview stage, please do not hesitate to ask us at info at 170cp. dot org dot uk. We are more than happy to have a chat with you to accommodate your needs!
Please send your CV and a covering letter that addresses each point in the personal specification of the job description. We will not read more than 2 sides of A4.
Westminster, London with option for remote working
Citizens Advice Westminster works to make a difference to the lives of people in Westminster. We deliver a high quality, agile advice service which reflects community issues and needs. We operate a service which puts people first.
The Advice & Casework Supervisor will play a key role in delivering services and managing projects. Your role involves scheduling and managing advice appointments and rotas across a range of venues, contracts and teams. You will be providing first line technical support and training and development of team members ensuring quality standards are maintained.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, qualified in generalist advice work and be comfortable in leading a team of advisers. You will ensure quality of their work through regular case checking and support and supervision. The right candidate will have excellent organisation and time management skills as well as strong IT skills.
We will offer the right candidate a generous salary with other benefits such as annual season ticket loans, career breaks, and the opportunity to develop yourself professionally and career development within the organisation. You will be part of a warm and friendly work culture where opinions are valued. We will also offer a flexible working environment where you can work some days from home.
If you are ready to be part of this community organisation who offer vital service to people who need our help, please download the attached Job Pack and then click apply to visit our website and complete the application process.
Closing date: 10th February 2022, 5pm
We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination here at Citizens Advice Westminster. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society and believe that diversity is what makes us the leaders in what we do.
Oxfordshire South and Vale Citizens Advice (OSAV CA)
Role: Deputy Director Finance & Administration
OSAV CA is a registered independent charity, we advise 9,000 people a year from 4 our Advice Centres, Abingdon, Didcot, Thame and Henley. Advice is provided by 120 volunteer advisers who are supported by 14 FTE staff. At present, our advice centres are partially open and most staff and advisers work from home.
You will be responsible for all aspects of our financial management including the budget, management accounts and financial statements, payroll processing and financial controls. You will also be responsible for our administrative systems.
We welcome applicants with a professional finance background, a relevant financial qualification, at least part qualified and with proven financial management and administrative experience.
We expect you to be fully committed to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice.
Precise working arrangements are open to negotiation.
Citizens Advice values diversity promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds from all sections of the community.
Closing date: Midday on 31st January 2022
Interview dates: 10th & 11th February 2022
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Centre Manager to join our established Support Centre in Leeds. The project consists of a Depot which fulfils furniture referrals in the Leeds area, as well as a Support Centre that offers a range of services including a shop, café, education classes, advice and social activities.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about helping people in need and enhancing the local community. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running and overall management, development of new activities / services and the financial sustainability of the Centre.
Working Hours = Full time - You will be contracted to work 37.5 hours per week
Location = Leeds
Contract = Permanent
Salary = Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Benefits Package = 33 days holiday (pro rata) per year inclusive of bank holidays increasing to 38 days with service, competitive pension scheme, employee assistance programme, retail discounts, birthday day off, buy / sell holiday scheme, enhanced paid leave and lots more.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and deliver a sustainable strategy, budget and plan for the centre
- Manage all paid staff and volunteers at the centre, including all relevant HR responsibilities
- Develop internal/external relationships with key stakeholders including internal management committees and external partnerships
- Manage the building including all safety and compliance checks and the terms of the lease.
- Develop new income streams, costs savings and creative ideas for the sustainability of the centre
- Generate and oversee all centre services and activities in terms of range and type including existing third party contracts
- Ensure SVP working procedures are established and that safe systems are in place with any potential safeguarding concerns being immediately reported/escalated
- Ensure there are necessary monitoring/evaluation procedures and that all relevant statistics are available in compliance with the project specification
- Promote the centre locally and nationally as required with the use of social media and external marketing events
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL NEED:
- Experience managing a Support Centre or Support activities / services
- A great leader with line management experience
- A good understanding of general policies and procedures including safeguarding, HR, etc.
- Good knowledge of local community needs and demographics
- Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Proven time management skills with the ability to work under pressure
- Exceptional people skills with patience and empathy for vulnerable people
- Great networking skills with the ability to sell the Centre and build partnerships
It is desirable that the candidate can demonstrate the following –
- Experience in fundraising and marketing
- Experience in developing business strategy
- Experience working with vulnerable people
In return we’ll provide you with the opportunity to work for a welcoming organisation that offers support and guidance.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to fulfil this role successfully, please apply in the first instance with your CV.
Closing Date = 31st January 2022
Deadline for Application Packs = 7th February 2022
Interviews = W/C 14th February 2022
Previous candidates need not apply. Unfortunately, if you have not received a response within four weeks of your application, you have not been successful on this occasion.
Whilst we ask that staff have sympathy with the Christian values, religion is not taken into account in recruitment as we value people of all faiths or none.
ABOUT THE SVP:
The St Vincent de Paul Society (or as it is often known - the SVP) is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing practical assistance to those in need. We feed the hungry, we support the homeless, we visit the lonely and we befriend the stranger.
Services Manager - responsible for services delivered by Headway Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. To provide a range of services and facilities designed to aid recovery, rehabilitation and promote independence in the community on an individual and group basis.
To support people with acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions .
To provide appropriate support, advice and any other resource for the families and carers of people who have so suffered To lead and direct the work of the services acting as a role model at all times, ensuring high standards of practice are maintained.
To ensure a range of recovery services including resilience and well- being programmes, outdoor projects, day services, community rehabilitation, creative therapies, vocational programmes and volunteering are provided across the Hubs.
To manage referrals to the hub and community services ensuring client assessments are carried out in line with key performance indicators. To support with fundraising and funding applications Work with commissioners and external stakeholders in the ongoing development of services Deputise for the CEO as required.
Locality is a national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. This is our reason for being, but to support others Locality itself needs to be a strong and successful organisation.
We are looking for a Human Resources and Office Manager, be based in our office in Shoreditch.
This role is within the Corporate Services Team. You will be managing the full HR cycle and providing ad hoc advice for our community based members. You will also provide facilities and health and safety management for our Corsham Street Office, supported by the receptionist and external contractors. This includes overseeing the ITC support contract.
You will have strong human resources and contract management experience and experience in facilities management is desirable. You should be self-managing, well organised, great at planning and prioritising, and give great customer service to our fantastic staff team.
You will have:
- Significant experience in managing the HR cycle
- Strong contract management experience
- Experience in office health and safety and building compliance, with experience of facilities management is desirable
- Experience in managing staff or volunteers
You will:
- Be self-managing, well organised, able to plan and prioritise and work well under pressure.
- Be able to demonstrate initiative and confident decision-making ability
- Have a good understanding of technical equipment and a willingness to learn about new technologies
- Have strong contract management and negotiation skills for a range of external contractors
- Be able to set and manage budgets
- be customer service focused
This is a varied and interesting role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RCR is a great place to work, with an ambitious agenda. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, while leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. As COVID-19 recedes and the cancer backlog rises up the agenda, our members’ work and views have never been more important.
We are looking to recruit a Marketing Manager – RCR Learning to join our Education and Professional Practice Directorate. This role sits within the RCR Learning Team which is a core function of The College, the team works closely with our members and fellows to develop high quality and relevant resources and events to support the ongoing development of Radiologists and Oncologists in the UK and around the world. The Marketing Manager will strategically support the wider RCR Learning team in developing and implementing marketing plans to drive attendance and engagement with our resources.
This role will suit a skilled team leader with effective interpersonal skills. Vital to this role is the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships, internally with the wider RCR Learning Team, Marketing and Digital, Global Partnerships, Membership Operations and Finance. Externally relationships would be developed between but not limited to, key RCR Learning stakeholders including committee chairs, RCR Officers and clinical leads as well as international partners such as national radiology colleges.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in planning, executing, and evaluating marketing and pricing strategies to drive engagement with events and digital learning products. Demonstratable experience in developing successful campaigns across multiple marketing channels to deliver against organisational objectives. Advantageous to the role would be strong analytical and evaluative skills, with significant experience using data and insights to inform marketing and product development.
We are looking for someone who can plan and prioritise a substantial programme of work whilst handling competing demands. You will have excellent presentation skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights for a variety of audiences to join us at the RCR.
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MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
This role will ensure that Women’s Aid can achieve influence and change across a range of domestic abuse related policy areas, supporting the Head of Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs to implement a departmental strategy, and leading a team to successfully deliver operational plans in support of the strategy. The post holder will enhance the profile of Women’s Aid among decision makers and the public, and represent the needs of victims and survivors of violence against women to policy makers and influencers including the UK Government and Parliament.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGEMENT
- To ensure the management and delivery of a programme of policy work and campaigning to further the aims and objectives of Women's Aid.
- To oversee the delivery of the annual business plan in relation to PA&C work in consultation with team members and other internal colleagues and to monitor and evaluate the success of those targets on an annual cycle.
- To manage special short term projects concerned with the development or operation of Women’s Aid as required.
- To keep the Head of the team appraised of issues of strategic importance in relation to policy, public affairs or campaigns work or other related announcements/upcoming announcements from Westminster.
- To maintain the profile of Women’s Aid proactively and to contribute to Women’s Aid fundraising, publicity and PR priorities and events as required.
- To carry out the day to day management, supervision, appraisal and development of staff in the Campaigns and Policy team to ensure high quality service and achievement of the annual business plan.
Campaigning and Influencing
- To oversee the development and delivery of consultation, information, advice, and resources, on campaigns and policy on domestic abuse, to the national network of local Women’s Aid organisations, relevant agencies and partnerships, as well as Women’s Aid national team.
- To provide policy support for relevant national campaigns, including Women’s Aid’s flagship ‘Deserve to be Heard’ campaign, to raise the profile of violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and Women's Aid among target stakeholders.
- To oversee proactive secretariat support to the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Domestic Violence and Abuse.
- To play a key role in Women’s Aid’s strategic engagement and influencing with key decisions makers at local and national level, working with the Head of the team and senior management to build and maintain important relationships in Westminster and with key influencers.
- To manage effective partnerships with government, statutory voluntary agencies and private sector companies, and to represent Women’s Aid to promote Women’s Aid profile and policies, as required.
- To oversee Women’s Aid’s response to public policy consultation requests from Government and parliament, working in partnership with other VAWG organisations to coordinate responses on key policy areas.
- To ensure that legislation, policy and practice on domestic abuse is monitored and analysed to support campaigns, public affairs and policy priorities for Women’s Aid.
- To support the sign off process of policy related media outputs, quality assuring all external reports and working across teams to ensure policy priorities are reflected across the wider organisation.
- To represent Women’s Aid in the media, in Parliament and Westminster and deputise for the Head of the team when required.
- To work with the Media and Communications team to maximise opportunities for Women’s Aid on social and conventional media and ensure the effective and professional promotion of the role, profile and campaigns of Women’s Aid and the impact of domestic abuse on women and children; and support the development of relevant education, training and publicity materials.
- To take part at Women’s Aid AGM and Annual conference as required and present regular written reports as necessary.
PERSON SPECIFICATION: Campaigns and Policy Manager
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of planning and delivering successful public affairs and policy strategies to achieve change in a national charity.
- Experience for bringing together a range of external stakeholders on a particular campaigns or policy project.
- Experience of writing briefings and reports for a political audience.
- Experience of developing engaging policy, public affairs and campaign literature.
- Experience of line management
- Experience of meeting with Parliamentarians and other key external stakeholders.
- Experience of stakeholder management and working in partnership with other charities.
Desirable
- Experience of managing budgets
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Excellent understanding of, and experience in, public affairs.
- Excellent understanding of the government departments Women’s Aid works with and levers to influence in the context of VAWG and/or domestic abuse
- An excellent understanding of the Parliamentary and legislative processes.
- Robust understanding of the issues facing women and children affected by domestic and abuse.
Desirable
- A clear understanding of the work of Women’s Aid and its members and partners.
- An understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls players and history.
SKILLS
Essential
- Excellent communication, networking, public speaking and writing skills for a range of audiences, including survivors of domestic abuse and politicians.
- Ability and intellectual curiosity to work with politicians across the political spectrum, including holding decision-making within the context of VAWG
- Demonstrable ability of having developed relationships and worked with MPs and advisers
- Ability to be agile, responsive and rapidly reprioritise
- Demonstrable policy and influencing skills.
- Ability to draft excellent and influential reports and briefings.
- Ability to work under pressure in a busy team.
- Demonstrate commitment to the aims of Women’s Aid, its member organisations and its partners.
- Good IT skills and ability to be administratively self-serving.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be self-motivated.
- Ability to carry out in depth analysis of complex policy information and disseminate to key audiences
Desirable
- Ability to communicate well in the media and to dissolve complex arguments into easily understandable and persuasive conversation
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Desirable
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid;
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities;
- Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required.
Opportunities available to help make life better for carers
Carers Support Centre (CSC) Bristol and South Gloucestershire provides a wide range of information, advice and support services for unpaid adult and young (children) carers.
A carer is someone who provides support to family or friends who could not manage without this help. This could be caring for a relative, partner or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or substance misuse problems. All the care they give is unpaid. Three out of five people in the UK will become carers at some time in their lives.
Due to retirement, we currently have a vacancy in our Finance Team to support the Finance Manager to manage the charity’s finances.
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Finance Officer
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30 hours per week
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Salary: £21,036 per annum pro rata
Main Aims of the post
To:
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Support the Finance Manager in the effective management of the organisation's finances through the accurate maintenance of financial records.
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Be responsible for the preparation and running of the monthly payroll
If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch and ask to speak to Beccy.
CSC do not accept CV’s for this position. All applications must be made via our application form which is available from our website where you will also find a full Job Description & Person Specification, and details of our Staff Benefits.
Closing date: 31st January 2022 @ 12 noon
Interview date: 8th February 2022
Registered Charity Number: 1063226
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity that requires excellent leadership skills, with the post-holder playing an important role in shaping new services. Beat’s Deputy Services Manager will be innovative and creative, with the ability to adapt and support colleagues and line reports with the development and implementation of new and existing support services.
Beat’s services team is going through a period of significant growth. The team have been funded to deliver several programmes to those that are unable to access support or on a waiting list for NHS treatment.
The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and passionate about providing high-quality support to individuals with eating disorders. This role will be busy and varied, and will involve ensuring that all staff have appropriate training and development plans in place and implementing Beat’s policies and procedures, while ensuring the highest level of care is delivered to our beneficiaries.
Reporting to one of Beat’s Clinical Services Managers, the postholder will contribute to the effective delivery of specialist support services. This includes direct line management for Support Officers and also Volunteers that deliver our services.
The Specialist team work within the hours of 9am and 8pm Monday- Friday. The working hours of this role will be within these operational hours.
Beat offers 26 days of annual leave + bank holidays rising by a day a year to a maximum of 30 days. Additionally Beat provides membership of a Cash Plan Scheme to all employees and offers flexible working.
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