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This is an exciting opportunity to join the myaware team to lead and develop our support service provision to ensure the highest level of support for our members living with rare neuromuscular condition, myasthenia.
The role
As National Support Manager you will lead a team of five members, including Benefits and Welfare Officer, Counsellor and National Support Co-ordinators. This role is pivotal in the successful creation of a robust 3-year support strategy to deliver existing core support services and develop new ways to reach and support our members.
This role works closely with the CEO and Management team to achieve myaware’s objectives of providing support to our members, funding effective research and raising vital awareness of myasthenia.
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience of working within the charity/healthcare sectors and proven management experience.
A keen interest in or a knowledge/experience of charitable support provision is essential. We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 20 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits advisor and telephone or Skype counsellor.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 12,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Free inhouse staff counselling
- Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
- Investment in your personal and professional development
Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter by 5pm on Monday 11th July 2022.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Beat’s services team is going through a period of significant growth and the demand for our helpline services is higher than ever before.
This is an exciting opportunity that requires excellent leadership skills, with the post-holder playing an important role in leading the delivery of support on our helpline channels. Beat’s Deputy Helpline Manager will be proactive and well-organised, with the ability to adapt and support colleagues and line reports with the delivery of helpline services across all channels.
The successful candidate will be forward-thinking and passionate about providing high-quality support to individuals with eating disorders. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience of working with vulnerable people, acting as a safeguarding lead for staff and volunteers. This role will be busy and varied, and will involve ensuring that all staff have appropriate training and development plans in place. This role will involve successfully implementing Beat’s policies and procedures, while ensuring the highest level of care is delivered to our beneficiaries.
Reporting to the Head of Helpline, the postholder will contribute to the effective delivery of helpline services. This includes direct line management for Helpline Advisors and supporting volunteers that deliver our services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a brand new, exciting opportunity within myaware to manage our existing and future research funding programme and develop our partnership working with organisations associated with the healthcare and treatment development for those living with myasthenia. This could include NHS Trusts, research centre, pharmaceutical companies and other charitable organisations.
The role
As Research and Partnerships Officer you will be responsible for processing all research funding applications in line with myaware’s research funding policy. Working closely with the CEO, myaware medical/scientific committee and our legal team to ensure completion of all necessary legal requirements. You will work with successful grant/project leaders to ensure timely grant/project progress reporting and cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships and regular communications with myaware’s research funders including the families/executors of legators. This role will also include opportunity to host or represent myaware at important research meetings and events.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that the needs and challenges of our members are represented within the wider healthcare community, to increase vital awareness with the opportunity to develop the way in which myaware advocates on behalf of its members. Key tasks will include involvement in projects relating to the development of new myasthenia related medications and treatments and member consultation.
Who are we looking for?
You will have experience of working within the healthcare/research/pharmaceutical sectors with a PhD in Life Sciences or similar. A keen interest in or a knowledge/understanding of grant administration. We are a looking for an innovative self-starter to join our small national team of 20 staff. You must be an excellent communicator, with experience of using databases, ability to meet deadlines and work on your own initiative. if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we?
Myaware is the only charity in the UK dedicated solely to the care and support of people affected by myasthenia.
We are working hard to raise awareness of myasthenia, as it is a little-known condition. We provide support for people with myasthenia and their families, whilst offering advice and tips for living with the condition.
We also fund the research that brings us closer to finding a cure as well as funding specialists nurses and advisors.
Members of myaware have full access to a wide range of support services and events including our specialist benefits advisor and telephone or Skype counsellor.
Myaware supports people with myasthenia and their families. We campaign for better medical services for people with myasthenia and work to inform medical professionals.
The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or nationality. Myasthenia gravis, ocular myasthenia and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome are autoimmune conditions whereas congenital myasthenic syndrome is caused by an inherited genetic fault. It is thought that there are approximately 12,000 people currently living with myasthenia in the UK.
Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Perkbox account (global benefits and rewards platform)
- Group Life Assurance after 6 months of service
- NEST workplace pension scheme
- Free inhouse staff counselling
- Free inhouse staff benefits and welfare advice
- Investment in your personal and professional development
This role is initially a one-year fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension
Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter by 5pm on Monday 11th July 2022.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for Children & Young People (CYP) Programme Facilitators to join a new digital CYP Service (WeMatter), working 37.5 hours a week on a fixed term contract until 31.12.23.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
The role is based from home (which must be in England or Wales).
As a CYP Programme Facilitator you will be part of a newly established team within the WeMatter Service; a new digital service for CYP who have experienced domestic abuse. You will be responsible for providing safe, high-quality and consistent support to children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse through the online delivery of the CYP Recovery Toolkit. You will engage with children and young people who have experienced Domestic Abuse, to encourage involvement in the programme activity and to provide advice, information and advocacy where necessary.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all communities and monitor the diversity of applicants to analyse if we are representative of the communities we serve in terms of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, age and socio-economic status. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales.
... Read moreSalary: salary range starting at £50,000 FTE per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Part time, permanent (ideally 22.5 hours per week)
Reports to: Head of Operations and Finance
Work base: Home-based within the UK
Right to work requirements: We are only able to consider applicants who are eligible to work in the UK
About Veganuary
Veganuary is a non-profit organisation that encourages people worldwide to try vegan for January and beyond. Veganuary’s popular culture appeal, alongside our positive and accessible approach to veganism, is making a measurable difference for animals, sparing millions of lives since our launch in 2014.
Veganuary inspired and supported more than half a million people to try vegan during our 2021/22 campaign – with participants from over 200 countries and territories. We have worked with businesses to drive up vegan food provisions in shops and restaurants, and have made veganism more visible and accessible through our work with national and international media.
Role Description
You will support the organisation across a broad range of legal and compliance matters both in the UK and abroad. This generalist role is being created at a time of international growth within the organisation and will report to the Head of Operations and Finance.
Although a UK registered charity, we are currently also active in Germany, the US, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and India. If you have a legal background within an international context and share our vision of a vegan world, we would love to hear from you!
Core Responsibilities
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following exciting tasks:
- Providing legal support and advice across all departments, including to senior management
- Advising on all legal areas affecting the organisation, including governance, charity law, intellectual property, data protection, contracts and employment law, to support our main strategic areas of work (Media and Social Media, Marketing, Corporate Engagement, Fundraising).
- Drafting, implementing and maintaining legal policies, briefing notes for colleagues, contracts and other legal documents as required
- Advising on internal procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, good corporate governance and the effective management of legal risk
- Monitoring and advising on the implications of legislative changes and other legal developments
- Liaising with our external data protection officer as well as instructing external legal counsel in the UK and overseas
- Training staff on legal issues and compliance
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will be:
- A qualified lawyer with minimum of three years’ relevant experience in a similar role within an international context
- Fluent in English, other language skills are desirable
- Experienced in working in or with the non-profit, philanthropic or social enterprise sectors
- Able to demonstrate outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex information in a succinct manner
- Self-motivated and able to work well in a team-driven environment
- Able to demonstrate exceptional organisational skills, including high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Able to fulfil other reasonable duties that may be required
- Committed to and share Veganuary’s below (see below)
We welcome applications from all legal disciplines, but a good knowledge of one or more of the following areas would be desirable: legal compliance requirements for UK charities, engaging personnel and setting up entities in other jurisdictions, commercial law, contract law, data protection compliance.
Our Values:
Impact: we are committed to a vegan world; we will utilise research to evaluate how the highest number of lives can be spared and direct resources to that end.
Empowerment: we will optimise our outreach to support and encourage people on their vegan journey in a non-judgemental, positive, constructive and easily accessible way.
Collaboration: by partnering with other mission-driven organisations and working closely with corporates, we will make a bigger difference.
Diversity and inclusion: we know that it takes people with different ideas, strengths, interests and backgrounds to achieve our vision; we appreciate the value of this and how it brings us closer to achieving our mission.
Respect and integrity: in all internal and external relationships, we will strive for genuine, honest, and transparent communication.
Resilience: we will continue to create a professional and sustainable (human, social, economic and environmental) organisation.
Veganuary is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive work culture that reflects and celebrates our diverse world. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of their ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage and civil partnership status, or age.
We recognise our duty as an employer to foster an environment that embraces diversity and are constantly reviewing our practices to become even more inclusive as an organisation. We also recognise that certain groups in our industry are under-represented – we welcome applications from all who meet the role’s requirements and are making efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates to combat the lack of representation.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter of no more than 1000 words by 17 July 2022 at 23:59 GMT that answers the following questions:
• How did you find out about this role?
• Why do you want to work for Veganuary?
• What will you bring to our charity?
• When can you start?
• What is your salary expectation?
As an inclusive employer, reasonable adjustments can be made to allow any who require additional support to apply for this role. Please get in touch with us if you require such support.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About BASIC
BASIC promotes meaningful dialogue amongst governments and experts in order to build international trust, reduce nuclear risks, and advance disarmament. We envision a world that uses cooperative measures, rather than the threat or use of force, to achieve peace and security. This world will be achieved by taking steps that promote mutual security at the international, regional, national, and individual levels, and sustained through resilient international norms and law.
Role Description
The successful candidate will become an important part of a vibrant and growing think tank team. This role offers the exceptional opportunity to join a diverse team working on a range of exciting projects. The appointed person will be expected to be able to carry out project delivery as well as contribute to the development of new projects, including idea development and fundraising.
The Policy Fellow will need to have a good general knowledge of global security and conflict resolution, and a demonstrable ability to design and carry out project management and research to a high standard. We would prefer applicants to have specific knowledge of nuclear weapons issues.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
1. Programme delivery
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Manage project timelines, budgets, and reporting requirements
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Write high-quality, policy-relevant research reports, op-eds and briefings
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Organise international roundtables, workshops and other events with track 1 and 2 participants
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Manage relationships with stakeholders and build BASIC’s network and reputation
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Independently represent BASIC at international meetings
2. Fundraising
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Build our programmes, by independently and confidently scoping funding opportunities
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Develop new and existing relationships with funders
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Write and edit funding applications
3. Communications
Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Use online and offline communications skills to promote our / their work
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Confidently use online social media platforms, and if possible, press contacts
4. Office support
Applicants will need to be able to support the running of the organisation and colleagues with a range of administrative tasks wherever required.
Role Requirements
Essential criteria:
- Educated to Master’s level
- 2-7 years of work experience in a think tank, research institute, NGO, foundation or government working on international security issues
- Passion and commitment to our organisational mission of promoting dialogue to advance global security
- Demonstrated ability and track record in leading the creative development and delivery of policy projects in the UK or internationally, including budgeting and reporting
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from a variety of professional and cultural backgrounds and with broad variations in seniority and function
- Excellent analytical and methodological skills, and an organised approach to research
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including evidence of working successfully as part of a team
- Previous fundraising experience
- Experience organising policy roundtables and workshops
- Willingness to travel internationally when required
- Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail
Further information
Interviews: week commencing 25th July 2022 - it is expected that you will be available to interview during the week.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to acknowledge receipt of all applications and only shortlisted candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you have not been successful.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary - £32,000 - £35,794 + up to £5,000 accountancy allowance
The Government Property Agency is changing the way the Civil Service works and is at the forefront of Government's transformation agenda; reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. The Agency is central to the delivery of key Government policies including moving 22,000 Civil Service roles out of London by 2030 and tackling climate change by contributing to the Net Zero agenda. To do this we are delivering a major change programme across the UK and consolidating our portfolio in order to save £1.4 Bn over 10 years.
Beyond the bricks and mortar, the GPA is about providing great workplaces for our people. Through programmes like Hubs, Whitehall Campus and Smart Working you will be in the vanguard of creating model working environments and promoting flexible working practices. The postholder can be based at any of the GPA locations with Finance presence outside London with offices in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newport, Norwich, Nottingham and Swindon.
The responsibilities of the Client Finance Support will include:
- Form a strong, collaborative partnership with all of GPA’s Client Finance Managers, Client Managers and wider stakeholders.
- Maintain a close working relationship across the Client Finance, Property Finance, Workplace Services Finance and GPA’s outsourced Property Partner teams to ensure activities are aligned and support delivery of a ‘one team’ approach.
- Develop, maintain and keep current a comprehensive working knowledge of the GPA Directorates, their capabilities and operating processes.
- Provide professional and administrative support to the team including responding to emails, group inbox management, holiday lists, diary management and supporting meetings.
- Attend regular meetings with Clients and other Finance teams, preparing/circulating key papers; also recording minutes along with progressing and closing out agreed actions.
- Provide professional and governance support to the team in managing business-as-usual and change activities, including business process re-engineering, to ensure that processes and controls operate efficiently and effectively.
- Provide administrative and organisational support to Finance Change projects to ensure that activities remain on track and that risks and issues are properly owned and managed.
- Own the development of project documentation as required e.g. risk registers, risk logs plans, process charts etc.
- Manage collation and ensure regular updates are made to key Client information aligned to client information sheets.
- Send out papers/agendas/requests for information and take responsibility for drafting Permanent Secretary and Client Review briefs for use by the Executive and driving forward completion of Client actions.
- Data management including shared folders and handling requests for information and data including the preparation of written responses to routine enquiries.
Key Skills & Experience
- Relevant finance qualification
- An excellent communicator both orally and in writing.
- Strong planning and organising skills.
- Have significant business management/ administrative experience, providing support to teams and a track record of achieving successful change outcomes in prescribed timescales.
- Highly IT literate and experienced at using multiple software tools including Spreadsheets, Word, PowerPoint and other GPA systems as required.
- Experience in an Estates/Property environment and senior stakeholder management would be helpful
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Michael Swinburn or Jack White at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
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Description
- Closing Date: Monday 18th July 2022 (9am) - We encourage you to apply now if you are interested in the vacancy, as we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received, and we may close the advert early.
- Salary: £35 hourly rate.
- Contract: Flexible weekly hours
- Job Location: UK Based
- Reporting to: Senior Attainment Coordinator/Head of Programme Development
- Interviews: 11th - 29th July 2022
- Start date: September 2022 (with some onboarding in August 2022)Training day (one of: 23rd, 25th, 26th August 2022)
About The Access Project
We support high-potential students from disadvantaged backgrounds to gain access to top universities, through a unique combination of tuition and in-school mentoring. We work with them to make good applications, get the grades and transition to university. The programme combats educational inequality and improves social mobility by raising students’ grades and supporting them to understand the pathway to a top university. Our results show this approach works.
According to our 2021 Impact Report, 92% of our students applied to a top University and 86% were offered a place at a top University. The Access Project students gain up to six months of extra progress after two years of tuition. Our ambition is to reach more young people whilst maintaining this exceptionally high impact.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced tutors with a love of learning to support disadvantaged students to reach their full academic potential whilst still earning a competitive market rate for their tuition expertise.
As part of our commitment to raising student attainment we are in the third year of piloting a new approach to tuition for A Level students enrolled on The Access Project’s programme. This pilot tests the feasibility and the impact of small group tuition (3-4 students) delivered by experienced tutors. Tutors that deliver the pilot will have a strong association with our mission to widen access to top universities as well as being high quality tutors.
Successful applicants will deliver tuition via our online platform to small groups in either English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Psychology A Level. Tutors will responsively plan their lessons to suit their groups members’ strengths, weaknesses and learning preferences.
There will be the opportunity for flexible working but applicants should have a minimum of three hours per week to devote to tutoring The Access Project students.
Requirements
Duties and responsibilities
- To organise, plan and deliver weekly 1-hour long group tuition sessions to groups of A Level students (Year 12 or 13) via The Access Project’s bespoke online platform.
- To complete weekly online student attendance forms and liaise with the Senior Attainment Coordinator to ensure the smooth running of the pilot.
- To contribute to the development of The Access Project’s attainment raising pilot through feedback sessions and focus groups.
- To adhere to The Access Project’s finance and remuneration process by supplying monthly invoices.
Person specification
- Two years of tutoring experience required or qualified teacher status (tutoring references from at least two previous employers or parents of tutored students preferred)
- Evidence of the ability to tutor English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Psychology to A Level standard
- Familiarity with and strong knowledge of exam specifications and relevant exam boards
- Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B at GCSE in Maths, English and Science
- Motivated and resilient. Excellent time-management
- Strong written and verbal communicator. Confident in working with young people
- Positive and flexible approach
- Committed to The Access Project’s Mission and ways of working
Values and Safeguarding
About our values
- Community - We build a community of schools, volunteers and partner organisations that share a common vision.
- Motivation - We harness and reward motivation.
- Development - We promote a culture of excellence, improvement and innovation.
- Academic Excellence - We help students achieve their potential by matching them with tutors who have been given excellent resources and training.
Safeguarding Statement
The Access Project is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Equal Opportunities Statement
The Access Project is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are working towards improvements with equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If you are selected for appointment you will be subject to this procedure. All Disclosures are carried out in the strictest confidence and are made only in connection with your application for employment and for no other purpose. The application for an Enhanced Disclosure will be activated before your first day of work.
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Volunteering is at the heart of the RNLI and we have over 35,000 volunteers in a variety of roles from operational crew and lifeguards to education and fundraising volunteers.
We are now seeking to recruit a Volunteering Adviser to join our Volunteering Development Team. This role is home-based and includes extensive travel across the UK and Republic of Ireland and to the Support Centre in Poole often outside of normal business hours.
This is a key role within the team and the successful applicant will work very closely with a range of stakeholders across the organisation, supporting projects and adopting a proactive approach to managing volunteers. The post holder will also provide staff and volunteers with expert advice and guidance in all aspects of volunteering including areas such as recruitment, retention, problem solving and recognition; whilst supporting local implementation of the volunteering strategy.
You'll be responsible for assisting with the development of volunteer management toolkits and support managers in the use of these. You’ll be confident delivering volunteer management training workshops to diverse groups of volunteer managers both in person and virtually. You will be an ambassador for volunteering and ensure it is championed at all levels.
The ideal candidate will have extensive practical experience of volunteer management and have a ‘can do’ attitude. You will also need excellent interpersonal skills, be a self-starter, able to manage a complex workload with the ability to travel to RNLI sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland on a regular basis.
This post requires a valid driving licence.
For more information and to apply, please go to the RNLI recruitment page.
Closing date: 17 July 2022.
Sessional Worker Hourly rate, £11.45/hr if based outside M25 £13.18/hr if based within M25
Home-based with travel within and/or to one or more of: London, Midlands, Yorkshire, East of England, North Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland
Minimum commitment of approx 2 days per month, for at least 6 months
Ref: PEV-221
Are you a collaborative, empathetic and highly organised individual with lived experience of disadvantage? If so, St Giles Trust is looking for a Peer Evaluator to join our team and carry out research and evaluation activities as part of the evaluation of the Peer Advisor Network (PAN) at St Giles – and this exciting opportunity also brings the potential to work on other projects in the future. Plus, as it’s a sessional contracted role, you can undertake this position alongside your current job.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this exciting opportunity
Our Peer Advisor programme trains and develops people to deliver transformative services for other people facing disadvantage, and we are currently in the third year of a National Lottery Community Fund (NCLF) project working to deliver our programme through a Peer Advisor Network (PAN) from seven locations in the UK. Your role will be central to gathering, reporting, and making the best use of a range of data and information across communities involved in PAN to maximise our impact and achievement of our goals.
This will involve participating in initial e-learning training in impact measurement and management and in training workshops on each data collection / evaluation tool to be used. You will also contribute to the design and review of the evaluation framework, including shaping the questions to be asked throughout the project and ensuring the language used by evaluators is appropriate and accessible. Carrying out interviews, surveys, and games-based workshops with peer advisors, clients, and partner agencies is also a key duty.
What we are looking for:
• Lived experience, e.g. of homelessness, mental distress, involvement in criminal justice system, substance misuse, domestic violence/abuse, disability, involvement in care system
• Following processes and/or completing tasks where accuracy is important
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues faced by participants with multiple and complex needs
• Interested in learning about evaluation and research
• Passionate about helping others have their voices heard and changing the way services are delivered
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, plus solid IT skills
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.
As an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be DBS Checked.
For further information, or to apply, please visit our website via the ‘Apply’ button.
Closing date: 11pm Monday 25th July. Interviews: Wednesday 3rd August
- Job Title: Education Specialist - Ghana
- Contract: Full Time, 3.5 years
- Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 per annum - depending on experience (and benefits)
- Principal Location: Accra, with regular travel within Ghana
Street Child is seeking an outstanding and experienced education specialist to lead the essential education components of the flagship Ghana TransformED Partnership, an innovative payment-by-results programme and partnership with the Education Outcomes Fund and the Ministry of Education in Ghana. This programme has the ambitious aim of assuring access to education and accelerating learning levels for thousands of children, to transform the educational landscape in Ghana.
We are a rapidly developing international children’s charity with exceptional programming in 20 of the world’s lowest income and most crisis-affected countries. Our high-impact projects chase gains in education and protection outcomes for the most marginalised children - through signature integrated education, child protection and livelihoods initiatives.
This role will be responsible for designing and delivering accelerated learning and school improvement programmes and for achieving outstanding outcomes across these programmes, in partnership with schools and our national and international partners. This includes designing and delivering assessment, curriculum, instructional methods and materials, teacher training and teacher performance appraisal, and also includes close coordination with the Ghana Education Services [GES] throughout. The role will lead a team of Teaching Advisors and will report to the Street Child Country Representative for Ghana. Strong communication, collaboration and capacity strengthening skills are critical for success in this role.
We are particularly interested in qualified national candidates, interested in a long-term commitment to this role. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Please refer to the attachment to see the full role description and person specification. To apply for the role please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability and motivations for applying to the email address listed on the attached job description no later than 9am on Monday 11th July (however applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis). Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Key duties include:
Collaboration and Coherence:
- Ensure accelerated learning and school improvement programmes are informed by expertise and experience from previous programmes and reflect recent research and evidence on teaching and learning including on age-appropriate and adaptive practices, and inclusive practices;
- Engage with stakeholders to coordinate and collaborate on accelerated learning and school improvement programmes and ensure coherence of Comprehensive Basic Education [CBE] in Ghana.
- Engage with stakeholders to prepare and present evidence on progress of programmes.
Instructional Approaches
- Provide significant support for achievement and attainment for out-of-school children in urban communities;
- Design and deliver a foundational learning intervention for children aged 8 to 12 and a functional learning intervention for children aged 13 to 16 including analysing core curricular standards, syllabus, and scope and sequences, adapting them for acceleration and arranging learning experiences to achieve agreed learning outcomes;
- Design and deliver learning and life skills circles for children who have transitioned to schools or Technical and Vocational Education and Training [TVET] institutions to achieve sustained success in the Basic Education Certificate of Education [BECE] and National Proficiency Certificates I and II.
Transformational Teaching
- Provide excellent, effective training, mentoring, and monitoring to a team of Teaching Advisors working with teachers to achieve transformational teaching in rural and urban communities
- Design and develop a teacher proficiencies framework to inform teacher training, mentoring and monitoring, and deliver a teacher appraisal programme aligned to the National Teacher Education Curriculum Framework [NTECF] and National Teachers’ Standards [NTS];
- Design a teacher training programme and plan with an appropriate scope and sequence to strengthen and support High Impact Teaching Strategies [HITS];
- Develop and deliver training modules with specific session plans for an intensive Training of Trainers [TOT] that is engaging, stimulating and scaffolded;
- Collaborate with Teaching Advisors to conduct close tracking of teacher performance and progress.
Targeted Instruction
- Provide excellent, effective training, mentoring, and monitoring to a team of Teaching Advisors working with teachers to address learning loss and accelerate learning for children in rural and urban communities;
- Design and deliver learning assessment tools and trackers aligned to national standards, including diagnostic, formative and summative assessments and equivalence assessments
- Design and deliver curriculum and instructional methods and materials [including textbooks and teacher guides] for Comprehensive Basic Education [CBE]
- Design and deliver individualisation techniques and tools to strengthen student-centred instruction in the Implementation of Comprehensive Basic Education [CBE]
- Coach and coordinate with Teaching Advisors to use a combination of evidence-informed, intensive group instruction, supplemental instruction, and surgical individualised interventions to allow advanced learners to accelerate acquisition of content and skills, and to allow additional support for less-advanced learners;
- Convene Teaching Advisors together to reflect on learning assessments, ascertain areas of improvement and plan for further individualised instruction and interventions.
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The Glacier Trust is looking for a creative, passionate and committed Executive Director to lead the ongoing development of our project work in Nepal, and advocacy work in the UK.
Since its launch in 2008, The Glacier Trust (TGT) has established itself as a small but impactful NGO enabling climate change adaptation in Nepal’s remote mountain communities. In recent years TGT has increased its profile in the UK through the launch of a project-linked coffee brand ‘Nepal Glacier Coffee’, a short film ‘Coffee. Climate. Community.’ and most recently a podcast and book project ‘Great Adaptations’, which even included a collaboration with a Bristol based brewery to create a Great Adaptations beer that used ingredients grown organically in our project areas.
In Nepal, we partner with two excellent NGOs, Eco Himal Nepal and HICODEF, with whom we have enabled the successful piloting, scaling, and replication of a community-led Agro Forestry Resource Centre model for climate resilient sustainable development. Our Higher Education programme has evolved through the coordination of a partnership between UK and Nepal Universities to enable early career researchers to conduct climate change adaptation related fieldwork as part of our contribution to nurturing the next generation of climate change adaptation professionals.
The principle purpose of this new post is to ensure the efficient and effective day to day running of The Glacier Trust (TGT). This includes management of fundraising, project selection, and providing strategic leadership concerning the direction of The Glacier Trust in partnership with the Board of Trustees and two advisors, one in Nepal and one in the UK.
As recognition of the need for climate change adaptation grows, this is an opportunity to join an organisation that has played a pioneering role in enabling adaptation projects that intersect with the broader ecological, social justice, mitigation and sustainable development needs in some of the world’s most vulnerable locations. We are looking for a creative, passionate and committed Executive Director to lead the ongoing development of our project work in Nepal, and advocacy work in the UK.
The Glacier Trust’s purpose: Climate change is threatening sustainable agriculture in many parts of the Himalayas. The Glacier Trust works in partnership with local NGOs, building their capacity to enable transformative adaptation to climate change through sustainable organic agriculture in these rapidly changing environments. The Trust also has a higher education programme providing scholarships that enable Nepali undergraduates and postgraduates to improve the quality of their fieldwork and research programmes. The Glacier Trust has also built its profile in the UK as an advocate for approaches to climate change adaptation that are both transformative and aligned with climate justice.
Candidate suitability: This post would provide an ideal grounding for someone wanting to build a career in international development, climate adaptation, and leadership in the NGO sector. It is an opportunity to lead an organisation that is looking to increase its outreach and further develop the quality and quantity of what it delivers. Flexibility in time allocation and working arrangements means that it should be possible to accommodate academic study / research commitments, and/or family and caring commitments. Applicants should note that this role requires travel to Nepal and field trips of up to two weeks in remote and mountainous environments.
Qualifications and experience: Applicants should have at least a relevant degree, and at least one year’s relevant experience in fundraising. Applicants will need to demonstrate their potential to increase The Trust’s outreach, in terms of (1) bringing in funding; (2) working in collaboration with our partner NGOs and Universities in Nepal; and (3) cause-related advocacy and awareness raising.
Application process: Applicants should be familiar with all aspects of The Trust’s work and the job specification, available to download from our website.
Application is by email, we require a CV and cover letter.
- Closing date for applications: 18.00 GMT, Friday 8th July 2022.
- Interviews will be held in London or via Zoom during the week commencing 18th July 2022.
- Please note, our Executive Director will be required to hike in mountainous environments and may be required to stay in basic accommodation while on field trips in Nepal.
- We take work life-balance seriously and as such have huge flexibility in working schedules and locations so that we can work around caring commitments.
- The Glacier Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion, ability, or gender.
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As the leading bereavement support organisation in the UK, Cruse has over 4000 volunteers who provide bereavement support to over 35,000 people a year. We want to continue to be known for our excellent volunteer experience externally and be an amazing organisation for people to want to give their time and skills.
We want to help more people and diversify who we support. The Volunteer Experience Lead is a new and exciting national role to help us grow, develop and improve the experience of, and engagement with, all of our amazing volunteers to ensure they are motivated, skilled and supported to do their role.
This role is strategic and operational. It will act as a National Advisor, inform, and advise on the plans and policies that involve volunteers; it will lead on better engagement as well as introduce more consistent practice and processes covering all aspects of the volunteer experience.
The successful candidate will be relationship focused, confident and resilient with a passion for making organisational improvements and leading positive change.
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 17th July, with interviews taking place on Thursday 21st July, via zoom.
Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 22nd July, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.
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A new and exciting opportunity has risen for an Early Service Leaver Co-ordinator Leaver to join the RFEA at an exciting time as the company is rapidly growing and expanding its endeavours.
The successful candidate will be required to promote and influence the benefits of engagement with CTP Future Horizons (FH) to (Early Service Leavers) ESLs in Scotland, raise awareness of the CTP FH programme provision amongst the military units in Scotland, and co-ordinate and support ESLs to register with CTP FH, DTS, and organisations who can address immediate barriers to employment. This role is home/office based with local and regional travel. Early Service Leaver Co-Ordinator Scotland will spend a considerable amount of time visiting military units and engaging with ESLs.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Encourage and promote the benefits of registering with the CTP FH to ESLs, raising the number of registrations and continued engagement post discharge.
- Deliver the CTP FH presentation to all ESLs who are discharging from the services, by face-to-face or remote when unable to be on-site.
- Develop a social media presence to raise awareness of the programme, its opportunities, and success stories.
- Develop a strong relationship and work in collaboration with the regional CTP FH Employment Advisor Community, ensuring that information is shared accurately and appropriately to support the ESL.
- Develop links and manage the relationship with local and regional Scottish military units from all 3 services by on-site visits, linking in with key personalities who come into contact. and process discharges for ESLs, educating them on the benefits of the programme.
- Act as a positive advocate and influencer for the CTP FH Programme to all stakeholders and organisations in Scotland.
Person Specification:
Essential Competencies:
- Strong networking skills and the enthusiasm and ability to create relationships that will support the work of RFEA/CTP.
- Clean driving licence and exclusive use of a car.
- Empathy with predominately Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges they face.
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work largely unsupervised within a multi-disciplinary environment dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for veterans.
Desirable Competencies:
- Existing network of individuals within Armed Forces Charities, statutory organisations and employers.
- NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.
- Mental Health First Aid Training.
- A good understanding of the employment market, including recruitment, welfare to work provision, work-based learning and vocational training.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: £27,500
- Annual Leave: (25 days + Bank Holidays + Birthday Grant Leave)
- Flexible Working Options
- Training & Development Opportunities
To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter. The closing date is midnight 3rd July.
Success candidate required to undertake a Ministry of Defence security clearance which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years and an Enhanced DBS clearance
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Flexible and remote role, for an experienced HR manager to work across the organisation. Supporting those who care for someone with Dementia.
Purpose : To lead HR activities and processes within the organisation, supporting managers and colleagues to manage and work effectively. Supported by colleagues in the Accounts and HR team and outside advisors.
Reports to : Director of Finance & Resources
Dementia Carers Count :
Dementia Carers Count (DCC) is a national charity dedicated to the 700,000 family members and friends in the UK who are caring for someone with dementia. We deliver free services, both face-to-face and online, that give family carers the opportunity to learn about dementia, to connect with others and to find ways to improve and maintain their own wellbeing while navigating the highs and lows of caring for someone with dementia. All our services are developed in close collaboration with family carers, enabling us to concentrate on their needs, and are delivered by experts.
Having increased staff numbers from 16 to 26 over the last 6 months, DCC has an exciting strategy aimed at increasing the number of beneficiaries reached at the same time as increasing its income generation, in order to become financially sustainable by 2025. This includes developing earned income from commercial activities, as well as delivering support to carers online, such as through our newly developed and evolving Virtual Carers’ Centre.
With carers are the heart of what we do, we operate an organisational model to match. We are a flexible employer, with everyone working remotely. We meet up when needed and focus on delivering high quality of work.
The role :
To support the growth in the organisation, our corporate services teams are also expandingThis has included a new Finance & Resources Director – who joined in March 2022 and leads the Accounts and HR function, as well as the creation of our first dedicated Human Resources post.
With the new strategy and a growing team, the whole approach to Human Resources is under review. So, this is an exciting time to join us. We are determined that HR should reflect the organisational values of Nurturing, Versatile, Open-minded, Determined and Empowering. We are looking for outsourced/external support to provide additional input and guidance. We are looking for someone who will join us on this journey and make a significant contribution to this review.
We are a small organisation, with ambitious plans, and an entrepreneurial approach. We are looking for someone prepared to take care of detail, including administration associated with HR. An ability to see the bigger picture, take initiative and develop the way the DCC does HR will set a candidate apart.
We’re advertising the role at 21 hours per week, but would consider applications for slightly more or less. The hours can be structured in many different ways to be agreed, although providing cover during the week is something we will need to consider.
Responsibilities :
- Owning all HR processes, developing them, documenting them where needed, and ensuring they are understood across the organisation
- Liaising with managers, and colleagues, offering advice, support and responding to queries on HR matters
- Managing our HR database, ensuring that data is up to date and the system is usable by colleagues.
- Leading internally managed recruitments : working with managers to plan recruitment, placing adverts, coordinating candidates and interview/testing processes.Supporting when Agencies are used for recruitment.
- Supporting on payroll, and other tasks as needed, including occasional cover for within the wider Finance & HR team.
Person Specification
- Generalist experience in human resources
- Formal HR qualification, e.g., CIPD or equivalent
- Experience of working with HR information systems, as well as good all round IT skills
- Experience of leading on recruitment campaigns
- Experience of acting as the first point of call for managers / staff to provide support and advice around HR processes / policies
- Ability to keep up to date on employment law
- Communication skills – able to connect with people face to face as well as communicate in writing,– making human resources relevant to them.
- Judgement – able to consider different angles to a question and decide on a way forward for the organisation.
- Willing and capable to keep administrative elements of HR in good order and up to date.
- Flexible and able to adapt to a varied role, in a small organisation – managing your own workload and the contribution colleagues make.
What we offer :
Salary: £20,400 pa (£34,000 full time equivalent)
Travel costs are paid by DCC, so you will have no commuting costs.
Location: Homeworking, but must be able to travel into the London office from time to time as required.
Hours of work: 21 hours per week
Benefits: 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays (Pro rata for part time staff), Workplace company Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution and membership of a Group Life Assurance.
We are a flexible employer – committed to adapting how we work to allow employees to thrive inside and outside of work.
How to apply
To apply we will need a CV and a cover letter that explains you suitability for the role.
Further details on the role, the application process and our organisation -can be found in the recruitment pack.
You will need to have a pre-exiting right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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