Pro Bono Community (PBC) is looking for a full-time Operations Manager to help us run projects aimed at improving the amount and quality of access to justice by training lawyers, law students and others and then placing them to work as volunteers at Law Centres and advice agencies.

Pro Bono Community is a registered charity that has developed specialised training programmes for students, trainees and lawyers specialising in the practical skills involved in delivering free legal advice and areas of social welfare law. In conjunction with the training, the charity coordinates volunteering placements at Law Centres and other advice agencies. The charity’s activities include a number of grant-funded projects, one of which will involve the charity setting up and running its own digital advice clinic.

The Operations Manager will report to and work alongside the Director and supervise a part-time Training & Volunteer Coordinator to undertake work supporting the charity’s activities including operations, administration, business development and strategic oversight with a particular focus on organising training programmes and co-ordinating volunteering placements.

This is a permanent, full-time role and the charity is seeking to appoint someone who can assume more responsibility over time in line with the charity’s plans for growth and expansion. The charity is seeking to appoint someone with knowledge of training and the advice sector and/or experience in a similar role.

The position will carry a salary in the range of £35-40,000 depending on the level of experience offered. Occasional weekend work may be required. The role will probably involve working from home at first but the charity is expecting to move into new offices in central London during the course of 2022. The role includes a pension contribution of up to 5% and annual leave of 25 days.

Reports to: Head of Finance
Direct reports: N/A
Start date: ASAP
Term: Fixed term, full time, contract until 25 Nov 2022 (maternity cover) – the successful applicant can work for DMI under an employment contract or work on a ‘contract for services’ basis if they prefer
Based in: London (N1) with some potential for occasional travel (All DMI UK staff are currently 100% remote working due to the COVID pandemic, we are anticipating a return to office working after March 22, if circumstances allow. It is likely that a hybrid working arrangement will be offered after returning to the office, although the details of this arrangement are yet to be decided)
Salary and benefits:    As an employee: £45-50,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience, plus 5% pension contribution, 25 days annual leave (pro rata) and private health insurance. As a contractor: Reasonable day rates (to be negotiated) broadly commensurate with the value of the salary and benefits offered under employment terms
Application deadline: Please submit your application as soon as possible. We will assess applicants on a rolling basis

About DMI

Development Media International (DMI) creates evidence-based behaviour change campaigns to improve health and save lives. We deliver at scale to maximise impact and cost-effectiveness. We are the first organisation to scientifically demonstrate that mass media can increase life-saving behaviours. In 2018 DMI published the results of its 5-year, £7m randomised controlled trial (RCT) in West Africa which showed that 56% more children were taken for treatment for malaria, 73% more for diarrhoea and 39% more for pneumonia following exposure to our campaign. Modelling indicates that over 3000 lives were saved during the campaign and that our approach is one of the most cost-effective ways of saving children’s lives. We have subsequently undertaken a second RCT which showed that the modern contraceptive prevalence rate was 20% higher in areas exposed to DMI’s messaging compared to areas that were not.

DMI has two priorities: first, to continue to generate ground-breaking research, second, to take our proven strategies to scale, saving as many lives as possible and improving health. We work across a range of health issues, including child survival, reproductive health, nutrition, hygiene, and early childhood development. DMI works in close partnership with leading experts in health, including WHO, UNICEF and LSHTM and has been funded by some of the world’s most prestigious organisations including the Wellcome Trust, DFID, Comic Relief, the Global Innovation Fund, Unorthodox Philanthropy and the Mulago Foundation.

We are an innovative and rapidly growing organisation, working at the nexus between science and creativity. DMI has demonstrated that knowledge is not only a human right but is also the key to saving lives in a cost-effective way. Our intellectual rigour, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn from both our successes and mistakes, makes us distinct. Our ethos is non-hierarchical: all our staff are intellectually high-powered, and we have a “best idea wins” culture. By working at DMI you will have a genuine, measurable impact on improving lives in low-income countries.

DMI has a permanent presence in Burkina Faso, Mozambique and Tanzania and has recently expanded to Madagascar, Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia. Our headquarters is currently in Hoxton, London (although we may be moving in mid-2022 to the Kings Cross area) and provides the strategic direction for the whole organisation. 

DMI is ranked as a ‘Best Charity’ by The Life You Can Save and was the first organisation to receive the maximum rating from charity assessors Impact Matters. It is also endorsed by the Centre for Effective Altruism.

Find out more on our website.

Job description

DMI is looking for a Finance Manager to join our small, friendly, and dynamic London team. We are open to candidates from both the international development sector and the private sector who have the appropriate experience in managing multiple and complex budgets.

Working with the Head of Finance and the three other members of DMI’s finance team in the UK, and liaising with relevant staff in DMI’s international offices, the successful candidate will play an important part in ensuring that DMI’s finances are managed and reported effectively and in line with internal policies and statutory requirements.

As Finance Manager you will be responsible for budgeting & forecasting our projects, and HQ costs, and the delivery of high-quality management accounts. More specifically, the Finance Manager role will include the following responsibilities:

1. Preparing and consolidating project and HQ budgets, cash flow forecasts, management accounts, and other reports as appropriate to provide decision makers at operational and strategic levels with accurate, timely, and useful financial information
2. Liaising and effectively communicating with DMI’s staff in international offices to review monthly financial performance and plan for future periods
3. Preparing donor reports, ensuring that expenditure is incurred and reported in line with donor stipulations
4. Leading on the maintenance and creation of existing and new complex financial models in Excel.
5. Supporting the Head of Finance in the provision of technical support and advice on the development of accurate budgets for inclusion in project proposals, as well as contributing advice on other financial aspects of proposals or contracts
6. Supporting the Head of Finance in ensuring that DMI complies with all relevant financial legislation in the UK and any relevant legislation in the countries where DMI works. This includes providing support for the year-end financial accounts and year-end audit processes across the DMI group (including audits of DMI’s non-UK entities where required). This also includes UK and non-UK payroll and VAT (or equivalent) reporting
7. Working effectively with, and mentoring, other members of the team in the UK, and staff based in DMI’s international offices (including staff with financial and non-financial backgrounds) to improve their understanding of financial management and financial processes
8. Other duties as required by DMI

Person specification

Required knowledge, skills and experience

1. Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CA or equivalent) with at least 5 year’s post qualification
2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to develop awareness of commercial issues and expertise in relevant departments’ specific issues
3. Strong intellectual ability, self-motivated with good time-management skills, an ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload and to take responsibility for queries until fully resolved
4. Significant experience in the management of budgets of a large and complex nature. Ability to understand accounts and supervise a project’s budget effectively
5. Experience of standard business procedures around procurement and other financial controls
6. Excellent IT skills with experience of operating computer-based financial management systems (DMI uses QuickBooks). Advanced level in Microsoft Excel
7. Willingness and ability to take the initiative not only in identifying problems but also in suggesting and implementing solutions
8. An eye for detail and a concern for accuracy, together with the ability to keep sight of the broader picture

Desirable knowledge, skills and experience

1. Language ability in French or Portuguese or other major global language, both written and spoken
2. Experience of working with geographically displaced colleagues (ideally in different countries)
3. Experience of working in the NGO/international development sector and ensuring compliance with international donors’ requirements

This pivotal team position offers a great opportunity supporting the day to day running of the LHM office and to support the work of the Board of Trustees and the senior management team.

2022 holds great opportunities for dynamic, forward thinking people to join the expanding staff team at Little Hearts Matter.  Amidst the Covid crisis the charity focussed on providing the best support and information possible to an ever growing membership.  In times of extreme stress the care and aid the charity provided was the bedrock for frightened families living with complex heart disease, and the added risks of Covid.

As the country emerges from the crisis it is time to grow the powerhouse that drives the charity whilst ensuring that the members' needs stay at the heart of the charity's work.

Applications should be submitted by covering letter and CV.  Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd February 2022 and interviews will be held on Thursday 17th February 2022.

We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Manager and SENCo to join the team at our Fairfield Playcentre in the heart of Camden Town.  

In this varied and exciting role, you will work with the Playcentre Manager to deliver high-quality play services that promote children’s health and well-being. You will also help develop new services and create and retain an enthusiastic and dedicated team. As SENCo, you will support children with disabilities to access our play services in a way that meets their needs.

In return, we are offering the following package to the right candidate:

Salary: £16,350 per annum (*increasing to £18,478)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week term-time* (41 weeks per annum) + 35 hours per week during school holidays (11 weeks per annum).

*Increasing to 21 hours per week in June 2022, including working 10 Saturdays per annum delivering a supplementary play project.

Leave: 28 days per annum (including public holidays) pro-rata.

Other benefits: 5% employer pension contribution; flexible working (outside core hours); employee assistance programme.

Location: Fairfield Playcentre, Camden Town, NW1

The Person We Are Looking For:

To succeed in this role, you will have an appropriate early years, childcare, education or playwork qualification at Level 3 or above.  You will also have experience managing staff and leading teams in delivering high-quality, inclusive play or childcare services.

You will be a team player with strong leadership and communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds, including service users, parents, staff and delivery partners. Additionally, you will be able to show us your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, EYFS, Ofsted standards and relevant current legislation, as well as approaches for supporting children and young people with disabilities.

About PACE:

We are a local, grass-roots charity providing high quality, inclusive play services in Camden to children aged 2 -18 years.

Our team is what makes our work possible, and we look for passionate, experienced team members to ensure we deliver exceptional services to our community. In return, we offer our team an extensive package of benefits including:

• the London Living Wage,
• 5% contribution to your pension
• flexible leave arrangements,
• ongoing professional development and training,
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee assistance programme.

Because our team is our most valuable asset, we like to have our staff grow with us and promote from within.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and recruit team members in line with our policy statement on Equal Opportunities and Human Rights.

Programmes Manager: University Access and School Engagement

January 2022, Full-time, permanent contract

Salary: £34,000 per annum

Location: London (remote working available as per our Home Working Policy)

Hours: 09.00 – 17.00

Job type: Full time, permanent

Holidays: 27 days annual leave + public holidays

The Sutton Trust is the UK’s leading foundation dedicated to improving social mobility. Founded by Sir Peter Lampl in 1997, the Trust delivers programmes to 8,000 young people each year across the country, rigorous research into the issues of low social mobility and educational disadvantage, and policy advocacy to affect systemic change. The Trust gives opportunities to young people from low and moderate-income backgrounds to improve their chances of accessing top universities and the professions. It seeks to ensure young people reach their potential, regardless of their background, school or where they live.  

As the Trust enters its 25th year, we have the ambition to significantly increase our reach by 2030 by growing existing programmes, trialling new activities, and reaching new groups of young people. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Programmes Manager to support a portfolio of university-access outreach initiatives, including UK Summer Schools, Teacher Champions, and others. The role will involve managing partnerships and overseeing the delivery of programmes at our partner organisations, including universities. The candidate will join a small team, led by the Director of Programmes and Partnerships, and will play a significant role in contributing to the ongoing success of our programme work.
 

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

To apply

Please download the candidate application pack from our website, complete the application form, and submit it to us.

The applicant pack includes:

• Job description and person specification
• Application form
• Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (optional)

Applications should reach us by midday on Monday 7th February 2022, with round 1 interviews on Thursday 17th February and round 2 interviews held on Tuesday 22nd February. Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we receive, we will not be able to provide feedback to candidates who are not invited to interview.

Please note that first-round interviews will be held over Zoom. Pending government guidance, second round interviews may be held at our London offices.

Please state your name and the role you are applying for in the subject line of the email, and it would also be greatly appreciated if you could note where you saw this job advertised (there is space to do this on the application form).

If you require any materials in an alternative format, or have any questions, please get in contact with us.

Any information you provide as part of your application will be treated as confidential and managed in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and guidance. Our privacy statement can be found on our website.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional to join our team as our School and Volunteer Lead, to cultivate and manage essential relationships, and to lead a range of inspiring employability activities with young people and businesses across our network.

The work will be varied and will include:

• Leading on coordinating all elements of activities with our school and business partners, to ensure delivery plans are executed effectively and efficiently.
• Leading on the cultivation, engagement and development of our volunteer network, including communications, resource and training.
• Facilitating employability and career workshops and events with young people, schools, and employers.
• Developing resources, materials, and tools to aid in delivery of our activities, to an exceptional standard

This position will play a fundamental role in the implementation of Spark!’s 5 year strategy, our impact on young people, and our future success.

To succeed in this role you will need to be a high-energy person who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, able to function as part as a team, as well as being able to work well independently. You will need to be excellent at building and maintaining relationships, with a motivation to have a significant positive impact on the lives of young people and the future success of the charity.

Purpose of the role:

To provide financial management for RVA, payroll administration for RVA and associated projects.

To provide support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the work of RVA

To support the CEO and the Board of Trustees to develop the organisation’s strategy, resources and services including collaboration with voluntary and statutory organisations working in Rother most especially regarding finance.

To contribute to policy development in local voluntary, statutory and other organisations in furtherance of RVA’s strategic goals

To work with the CEO and board to ensure that the Board receives appropriate advice and information on all relevant matters and enable it to fulfil its governance responsibilities

To provide good leadership and role modelling that creates and fosters a beneficial working environment for all RVA employees and volunteers which motivate and retains staff

To support RVA staff with appropriate financial, funding and business planning advice in the course of their work in projects and with community groups

To manage premises, facilities, and equipment

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic

• Support CEO to Lead and manage the strategic, operational, and financial planning processes within RVA, including the production and presentation of reports and membership to the Board, Executive and Sub-Groups as appropriate 
• Ensure that effective systems are in place to manage performance, risk, health and safety, financial resources, staffing and business continuity 
• Maintain awareness of risks and changes in the external environment that affect the charity

Financial Management

• Responsible for maintaining and updating all RVA’s financial systems processes and policies
• Production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements
• Production and maintenance of an annual budget and forecast for the Board
• Developing financial insight through financial data analysis, and monitoring to identify trends and themes
• Responsible for reporting to the Charities Commission and Companies House and meeting any legal requirements
• Act as part of the RVA senior leadership team and RVA Executive and as such contribute to all aspects of RVA strategic planning
• Responsible for budgeting and cost control of a number of projects simultaneously
• Responsible for ensuring correct financial information is available for monitoring, returns and contract requirements that are attended to and completed by project managers and coordinators
• Representing RVA with external stakeholders
• To ensure all invoicing and payment arrangements are carried out accurately with weekly and monthly payment of creditors and debtors
• Ensuring RVA has adequate insurances

Personnel management – financial

• Ensuring salaries and wages information/returns are carried out to specified deadlines
• Responsible for RVA Payroll
• HR responsibilities including administering the internal HR syste
• Managing and supporting Finance and Customer Services Assistant to ensure all financial and administrative duties run smoothly.

Office administration

• Negotiations and purchasing of all RVA equipment and supplies
• Health and Safety and Fire Safety of the offices
• Maintenance of all confidential forms and records including contracts, HR information, project reports and financial statements

Community Support

• Support staff and project managers ensuring they have financial discipline and knowledge
• Working with project managers and coordinators to develop new initiatives

Delegated powers

• Financial – spending as agreed with the Chief Executive and the RVA Treasurer

• Regularly review Financial Standing Orders in agreement with the RVA Treasurer

• Operational - as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can agree work targets with individuals and target communities on specific action
• Can agree resourcing as per project budget and guidelines
• Can agree budget re-allocations and reprofiling
• Can authorise additional spending where required according to RVA’s financial authorisation policies

• Strategic – as agreed with the Chief Executive

• Can identify and action key themes for RVA operations
• Initiate partnership and collaborative working
• Identify, develop and implement projects

• Staffing – responsible for the activities and welfare of project staff and volunteers as agreed with the Chief Executive

Resources

• To work with CEO to establish the long-term sustainability of RVA by developing a mix of income streams - grant funding, statutory contracts, partnership, income generation, fundraising and social enterprise (premises management, training and new initiatives)
• Lead and co-ordinate the efficient and effective management of RVA resources and assets.
• Operate within the annual budget and ensure management and compliance related policies are up to date
• To be responsible for the production and adoption of all policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the requirements of legislation and funding/contracting organisations

• Work with CEO to provide the systems and processes that lead and support voluntary action in Rother personally, with staff and volunteers and through networks and partnerships supported by RVA

• Support CEO to drive the use of digital technology to deliver RVA’s services 
• Ensure the organisation’s staff and volunteers are focused on achieving its mission and aims
• To undertake any other duties as prescribed by the Board relevant to this post

See website for Person Spec and application form

Help Musicians is a charity which has been supporting musicians for over 100 years and is needed more than ever right now as musicians try to recover from the impact of the pandemic. In 2022, the charity is seeking to reach many more musicians across the U.K, raising awareness of the breadth of support on offer to professional musicians from all genres of music. The newly-formed Musicians Engagement Team acts as the primary contact point for musicians seeking information on how the charity can support their needs and we are seeking a manager to lead this team and ensure all musicians receive a responsive, empathetic and tailored response at all times.

About the role

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Ensuring the delivery of information, advice and support offered across all channels positively engages with musicians and demonstrates our understanding of their needs.
• Providing effective leadership to those working in the Musicians Engagement team
• initiating improvements to operations to ensure resources are used effectively to reach. more musicians – designing key metrics to measure success.

About You

We are looking for an individual with previous management experience within a service environment; leading a team of individuals to deliver and consistently exceed musicians’ expectations in terms of their interactions with the charity. Previous experience of managing communications across different channels is a key requirement along with the design of processes and metrics to successfully measure service outcomes. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential.

At Help Musicians, we love music, and believe the people behind the music really matter.

How do I apply?

To find out more about the role and how to apply, please visit our website or click on 'apply'. 

Deadline for applications: Monday 24th January, 9am

All enquiries and applications should be made to the Help Musicians recruitment team.

Services Manager (Routes 2 Change)

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.

Location: HMP Brixton / HMP Isis
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £34,000 per annum

Closing date for applications: 2nd February 2022

About the Role:

The main purpose of the role is to oversee the delivery of Pact’s flagship Route 2 Change projects in HMP Brixton & HMP Isis as well as Family services in HMP Brixton, HMP isis and HMP Belmarsh, ensuring consistent high-quality delivery, providing supportive management to direct line reports and working jointly with delivery partners and internal and external stakeholders to deliver and develop our approach, to develop and deliver an innovative family support service in custody and in the community that treats children, families and prisoners with dignity and respect and puts them at the heart of the service, to help families gain greater access to support and early help within their local community, and that services and families work together to decrease the chance of intergenerational crime. To demonstrate the positive impact of a co-ordinated suite of services and interventions which provide
‘end to end’ support for people in custody and their families in the community.

Responsibilities:

You should have the ability to work in a challenging environment and remain calm as well as results orientated with a “can do” attitude. You should also have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Results orientated with a “can do” attitude

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.

How to apply:

If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role please complete an application form by clicking the `apply now` button.

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: Team Leader, Services, Service Manager, Project Management, Programme Manager, Programme Management, Charities, Third Sector, Social Work, Social Worker, Support Work, Not for Profit, NFP, etc.

Ref: 105 833

Are you an experienced Service Manager with specific experience of leading services for vulnerable communities? This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience managing and developing staff teams to join the leading Autism Charity in the region and make a difference to the lives of autistic people and their families.

The post holder will lead our current services (our regional Information Helpline and all-age community services in Birmingham, Solihull and the Black Country) and actively develop services within the region, by building relationships with funders, commissioners, and stakeholders.

We are currently on a phased return to office-based staff and face to face support in our services with full time staff working office based at least 2 days per week and an expectation that this will increase over the coming months.

Location: Kings Norton

Hours: Full time (37 hours)

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000

What will you get:

- 6.6 weeks annual leave every year

- Free DBS check paid for by Autism West Midlands

- Free Bupa Healthcare cash back scheme

- Employee assistance scheme providing support to you and your family

- Life assurance

- Company Sick Pay Scheme

- Free onsite parking

- Continuous professional development

- Refer a friend scheme – £200 for each referral!

Closing date: 31st January 2022 at 12 pm

Digital Dig Project Manager

12 months fixed term

up to £31,000 FTE

Work from Home with hot-desking available at RHS sites

Part-time – 17.5 hours a week

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) is seeking to an experienced project manager and volunteer supervisor to support the delivery of its exciting new Digital Dig project. This project, funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Digital Skills for Heritage Initiative, will recruit and support volunteers to help us improve the documentation and accessibility of our collection of nursery catalogues which list plants sold commercially across the country, dating back to the 1700s. This collection has potential as a rich social and environmental historical resource, containing information about local gardening heritage, tracking changing fashions of edible and ornamental plants and how we have consumed them. The project aims to recruit, train and support virtual volunteers, from varied backgrounds, through flexible, home-based opportunities anywhere in the UK, and appealing to different interests and abilities. Volunteers will be supported to geo-tag nursery records, produce transcriptions of catalogues and explore detailed local stories. The end result will be an interactive map, which can be used as a starting point to create relatable stories that connect with local communities. The project will also develop new models and processes for digital volunteer projects in the future.

The post holder will need excellent organisational and interpersonal skills as well as an interest in developing new ways for people to engage with and support their heritage online. The project involves members of a number of teams across the RHS so we will also be looking for someone with good communication and team working abilities.

Known globally for our inspirational Shows and five spectacular Gardens, our work extends to leading ground-breaking climate research, running community outreach programmes, and setting the standards in horticultural education. With the recent opening of RHS Garden Bridgewater and Hilltop, the world’s first dedicated Centre for Gardening Science, at RHS Garden Wisley, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey to make the UK a greener, and more beautiful place.

And we couldn’t do this without our people. We’re proud of the knowledge, enthusiasm and ideas that each one of our team members brings. From working across our social media channels, to volunteering in the Gardens, from serving customers in our Garden Centres to running national marketing campaigns, we believe that every member of the RHS team should have the opportunity to make a difference.

The RHS provides a number of great benefits for employees including:

• Free parking for staff working at one of the five gardens
• Free access to all RHS Gardens and Flower Shows
• 20% discount on all RHS Retail
• Discounted food and drink from the catering outlets at the gardens
• Employee discounts at high street retailer and cash back scheme
• 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 28 and 30 with service)
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension with employers’ contribution, which increases with length of service
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and immediate family
• Monthly Garden magazine and access to gardening advice
• Sponsorship for external studies
• Safeguarding and Inclusion

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Application closing date: 11/02/2022

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment.  We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Closing date: Sunday 6th February 2022 at 11.30 pm

We’re looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Part-Time Assistant Shop Manager in our Bristol Clifton Community shop. You will be pivotal in assisting the Shop Manager in leading and empowering a team of volunteers to engage with the local community on Shelter’s cause, maximising the contribution of gifts of time from volunteers, the gifts of products from our donors and the gift of income from our customers.

You will be the ambassador of Shelter on the high street; raising vital money for our cause. If you want to make a real difference to people at risk of homelessness, this is a unique opportunity to do just that.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter’s income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter’s cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter’s cause.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Liberty is an independent membership organisation. We challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.

We are campaigners, lawyers and policy experts who work together to protect rights and hold the powerful to account. We empower others to defend their own rights and the rights of their family, friends and communities.

Our principles are guided by evidence and expertise – not political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We’re not afraid to speak uncomfortable truths or confront intolerance and abuse of power wherever we find it.

We are a uniquely multi-disciplinary team, working to achieve change through a powerful combination of lobbying, strategic litigation, public campaigning, member activism, and providing free advice and information to the public. Together we’ve been making the UK a fairer, more equal place since 1934.

Advice & Information Officers are responsible for processing and responding to requests for legal advice and assistance from members of the public, supervising Liberty’s Advice Line, producing public information resources on human rights law, and identifying suitable queries to refer to our in-house lawyers.

They are also responsible for the recruitment, training and supervising of legal volunteers and give trainings to community groups etc. on UK human rights law and Liberty’s main campaigning objectives.

The Advice and Information team is also responsible for developing and managing Liberty’s online advice hub, and for managing Liberty’s advice projects, including developing and implementing specialist projects in areas which are campaigning priorities for Liberty.

The successful candidate will be legally trained, holding at the very minimum a qualifying law degree in England and Wales, or another degree plus GDL. Your research skills must be of a very high standard and you must have had some former experience of legal advice provision and of providing advice to marginalised or oppressed groups. You also need to have a good grounding in domestic human rights law and some experience of delivering presentations on legal topics. Liberty is looking for a candidate who is committed to helping the team grow and develop new strategic projects in the longer term. Liberty is trans-inclusive, anti-racist, disability positive. We aim to fight all forms of oppression both in the wider world and within our office. These values should align with yours.

Liberty is striving to build a team that is truly inclusive. We welcome applications from marginalised groups, particularly people of colour, trans and non-binary people, older and disabled people. Liberty’s offices are wheelchair accessible.

Housing Advice Worker - Housing Advice & Interventions Service

3 Vacancies

Full-time and part-time hours: 37.5 or 18.75 hours per week

We are looking to recruit highly motivated and committed individuals to join our high performing, friendly and supportive team that prides itself on the difference we make to our clients lives daily.

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life. 

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We began a new contract with the Ministry of Justice in June 2021, delivering a pan London Housing Advice & Interventions Service, in partnership with St Mungo's. With Single Homeless Project staff co-located in probation offices, you will be working in close partnership with Probation Services, to support people on probation to either sustain their current accommodation or to secure new housing as needed. 

We are seeking three individuals to join our team as Housing Advice Workers and deliver housing advice, guidance and support to these clients. Working with clients in your local designated boroughs, you will produce comprehensive and high-quality assessments on their support needs; particularly their housing, employment and financial needs and follow the most suitable pathway for them. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about working in this sector and with this client group and would encourage applications from those who are also at the beginning of their career path.

 To be successful, you will need to demonstrate the following either through direct experience or transferable skills:

• Some understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services, with a demonstrable knowledge of Housing and other related Legislation or a relevant qualification

• Experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable client group(s). 

• Ability to effectively liaise with a range of service providers or agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients. 

• An understanding of the principles underlying a quality service, and customer focused, with proven ability to empower service users. 

• Ability to be self-motivating, work under pressure, and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.

Closing date: 9th February 2022 (at Midnight)

Interviews to be held on: 17th February 2022

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: Single Homeless Project will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

Single Homeless Project is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed and are IIP Silver accredited.