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South East London Mind’s Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service helps people with mental health needs back into work. We aim to increase the number of people moving into paid employment from Community Mental Health Teams.

We are currently seeking an IPS Employment Specialist to join our team in Bromley as maternity cover on a fixed-term basis. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given).

We welcome applications from all experience levels and backgrounds. What you will need is the ability to motivate and build relationships with participants, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, and a fundamental belief that anyone with a health condition can work.

What we’re looking for:

Relationship building with employers: Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals and be able to engage employers using a variety of methods such as via telephone, online platforms or face-to-face in the community.

Record keeping: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets.

Collaboration: The ability to work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, forging connections and enhancing the overall care experience for participants.

Perseverance: The determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions, and continue advocating for participants’, even in the face of challenges.

Innovation: Bringing fresh ideas to the table, exploring creative ways to break down employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace.

The successful candidates will work in line with the 25-points fidelity scale.

More information about IPS Employment support is available on our website.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Monday 26th May (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Week beginning 9th June

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

As Chief Executive, you will lead the staff team, be responsible for providing overall strategic direction, coordination and management of all CAP programmes. Partnership building is a key role to maximise our impact.

Church Action on Poverty is a medium sized social justice charity, with a vision for the UK to become a country where everyone can flourish free from poverty. We are an ecumenical organisation with a Christian ethos and roots in the churches who remain key partners for us. We support programmes across the UK improving the lives of people in poverty and create opportunities for those with lived experience to voice their concerns with the aim of educating the public to raise awareness and understanding in line with our charitable objectives.

Currently, our programmes are structured on the principles of dignity, agency and power. They comprise: supporting a network of 130 food pantries with a membership of over 50,000; enabling people with lived experience of poverty to speak truth to power and supporting churches to explore what it means to be a ‘church on the margins’ as well as playing a leading role in high profile national campaigns.

It is anticipated that the role will be varied and flexible, but will include:

• Assisting the CAP Council of Management in the development and implementation of the organisation's programmes, campaigns, partnership building and public affairs work. 

• Managing CAP's staff and resources in line with the organisation's agreed policies and priorities, and core values of collaboration, participation and empowerment. 

• Fundraising and organisational strategy to achieve our aims.

• Ensuring that people with lived experience of poverty are actively involved in all aspects of CAP's work. 

• Leading and line managing the Senior Leadership and Management Team.

• Working with the whole staff team to develop and implement strategies that build dignity, agency and power to end poverty.

Key responsibilities 

1. Supporting CAP's Council of Management in its governance function

• Maintaining regular contact with the CAP Chairperson and Officer Group. 

• Providing regular written reports to CAP's Council of Management and attending all meetings of the CAP Council of Management and Officers Group. 

• Agreeing and implementing an annual planning cycle with the Council of Management, in line with CAP’s strategic values and vision.

• Working with the chair and officers to ensure good governance of the organisation. 

2. Ensuring the effective management of CAP's staff team by: 

• Providing day-to-day management and support for the Senior Management and Leadership Team. 

• Holding oversight of the policies and procedures of the organisation and ensuring that they are up to date and fit for purpose 

• Setting the culture of the organisation, with a focus on promoting collaborative working, learning and staff wellbeing. 

3. Finance and fundraising

• Setting a clear, viable organisational and financial strategy and implement through

• Fundraising and relationship building to secure the resources needed for the programme work and campaigning.

• Formulating appropriate applications for programme funding.

• Providing resources for donors and churches to organise fundraising.

4. Programme Development

Leading the process of programme development within CAP in order to: 

• Promote new approaches to combating poverty, which build the dignity, agency and power of people and communities struggling against poverty. 

• Ensure that programmes have clearly identified aims, objectives and methods and that projects are monitored and evaluated. 

5. Partnership Building
Building partnerships and contribute to the shared leadership and development of a movement based on dignity, agency and power with people and struggling communities against poverty, by

• Working with a wide range of partners and people with lived experience, to connect and build networks of people and groups who are committed to challenging poverty.

• Ensuring that CAP works collaboratively, leading CAP's involvement in strategic coalitions, alliances and other movement building opportunities.

• Ensuring CAP’s work is informed by the insights of people with lived experience of poverty, as well as wider public policy, debate and research. 

• Ensuring that CAP’s views are shared with government, politicians, churches and others, where possible, led by people with lived experience of poverty.

6. Membership and supporters
Working with CAP’s Communications and Supporter Relations manager to ensure the recruitment and retention of members, donors and supporters by ensuring that: 

• CAP members are provided with regular mailings and appropriate support for local/national activity. 

• Ensuring that requests from CAP members and others for information and support are dealt with appropriately. 

• Overseeing resources for Challenge Poverty Week and Poverty Sunday

7. Public Profile
In collaboration with CAP's Council of Management and staff, ensuring that CAP maintains a high profile within both the church and secular media, including: 

• Ensuring CAP contributes effectively to public and media debate, including mainstream secular and church media, TV, radio and new/social media etc.

• Prioritising opportunities for people with lived experience to act as spokespeople and the public face for CAP.

• Attending and speaking at appropriate conferences and events making sure that CAP is represented at key events.

• Representing CAP views to national, regional and local government.

8. Theological Development
Facilitating the development of theological and other resources which reflect 

• the lived experience of people and communities struggling against poverty, biblical sources, personal faith and other theological writing.

• wider analysis of social, political and economic issues.

Accountability and relationships 

The Chief Executive is accountable to the elected Council of Management. Regular contact is maintained with the Officers Group, and in particular the Chair.

The Chief Executive provides line management to the other members of the Senior Leadership and Management Team, and works closely with other members of the CAP staff team, and external partners. 

Other details about employment

Duration: Permanent contract with six month probationary period.

Hours: 35 hours per week including occasional 'unsocial' hours, weekend working and overnight travelling for which Time Off in Lieu is provided.

Salary: Church Action on Poverty Salary Band L, starting at scale point 43 on the NJC scales (currently £52,805 pay award pending).  Rising by increments after 3 years and every 2 years thereafter to point 46 (currently £56,073), paid monthly on the 14th day of each month.

Pension: Church Action on Poverty operates the Nest auto-enrolment pension scheme, and contributes a 10% employer contribution provided the staff member commits to making a 5% employee contribution. 

Benefits: Simply Health Cash Plan, Working from Home allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Staff Expenses Debits Cards, National Gym and Partner Discounts.

Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave pro rata (30 after five years’ service) plus statutory holidays. Office closure over New Year period on top of annual leave.

Location:  Hybrid working on a flexible basis from home with some time each week in the Manchester office. 

No CVs or other attachments please, only applications using our standard application form (available to download above) will be considered.

Turning Tides is a charity that supports people experiencing homelessness in West Sussex. While our central office is in Worthing, our work spans the county – from East Grinstead to Littlehampton and across areas in between. With over 20 accommodation projects, community hubs and outreach teams, we offer local single adults tailored support to move towards a more stable future. We strongly believe in addressing the root causes for homelessness, so our specialist teams support in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, tenancy sustainment, IT skills, employment guidance and much more. 

The Fundraising team is small but mighty. We shape and support the raising of funds for Turning Tides, by inspiring compassion for people facing homelessness and aim to engage supporters through powerful storytelling. From supporting and creating fundraising events, engaging with community groups, corporate clients and providing 1:1 stewardship with donors we aim to spread the word of our mission to the wider community, inspiring people to take action in support of those who are impacted by homelessness. This is an exciting time in the Fundraising team as we embark on a review of how we make our supporters and journey one that they value and a part of the work we undertake.

About the role

The Fundraising Officer will work closely with the Fundraising Manager on a wide range of tasks, ensuring our messages reach the right people in the right way. This could include giving talks at local community groups such as schools and churches, delivering fundraising, stewardship of fundraisers and donors. This role will include weekend and evening work to support our fundraising events.

Operations Officer 

Location: Home-based, with a minimum of every other week travel into our London Office (Islington)

Responsible to: Governance, HR and Operations Manager 

Responsible for: N/A 

Salary: Point 27-30, £30,116- £33,083 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London) 

We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure. 

Hours: 35 Hours per week 

Job type: Permanent, subject to funding.

Benefits:  

• Friendly and collaborative working environment

• Remote working 

• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees) 

• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution) 

• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 

• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to staff discounts

Closing date: 9th May 2025 

Interviews to take place: Monday 19th May 2025. These will be held via Microsoft Teams.

About the role:

Respect is looking to expand our Operations team with this new Operations Officer role. We’re looking for someone with demonstrable experience in scheduling meetings, HR administration, and coordinating internal and external correspondence with a variety of stakeholders. You must have a strong understanding of GDPR and Microsoft packages and be able to prioritise a busy workload in a fast-changing working environment. Ideally you will have some previous experience of minute-taking as well as inventory and supply management.

About you:

• Experience of administrative support in the above areas  

• Demonstrate a commitment to – and understanding of – the values, aims and objectives of Respect 

• Ability to handle sensitive information, and work with discretion 

• Commitment to policies that advance equity, diversity and inclusion practices 

• Ability to use your own initiative as well as part of a team 

• Be a problem solver, with an eye for efficiency and collaboration 

About Respect 

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply 

Please visit our website for a full job description and person specification, where you can find and complete the application form and equalities monitoring form.

Please ensure that all application submissions are submitted in Word Document format only. 

Successful applicants must reside in the United Kingdom. 

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics1, particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:

• Black and minoritised people 

• Deaf and disabled people 

We would also warmly welcome an informal chat about the role, if you are interested but unsure whether you meet the requirements or would be suitable. 

About This Job

Are you passionate about digital transformation and supporting the delivery of impactful projects? As a Project Support Officer within Cadet Digital Services, you will play a vital role in ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of digital systems across the Cadet Forces.

Working closely with the Project Manager and key stakeholders, you will assist in the coordination, planning, and execution of digital initiatives, ensuring they align with operational needs. Your role will involve gathering and refining user requirements, supporting system rollouts, and contributing to digital training programmes that equip personnel with the skills to effectively use our platforms.

You will have the opportunity to engage with volunteers and staff nationwide, delivering support through a mix of in-person sessions, webinars, and online learning resources.

If you thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are keen to make a difference in the digital landscape of the Cadet Forces, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

· Provide support and assistance to the Project Manager to ensure the successful implementation and operation of digital projects.

· Consult with employees and volunteers to gather, document, and refine requirements for projects, ensuring alignment with operational needs and objectives.

· Attend meetings, conferences, and stakeholder engagements as required to provide updates, gather feedback, and contribute to strategic discussions.

· Develop and maintain training materials, including manuals, eLearning modules, and instructional videos, ensuring they reflect the latest system updates and compliance requirements.

· Schedule and manage training sessions effectively to maximise participant engagement and learning outcomes.

· Deliver training sessions to a diverse audience nationwide using various methodologies such as in-person workshops, webinars, and self-paced online courses.

· Foster a knowledge-sharing community among users to encourage collaboration and problem-solving.

· Undertake any other tasks as required to support the digital projects team and training initiatives.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hrs on Sunday 18th May 2025.

Interviews will be held (virtually) during the week commencing 26th May 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Westway Trust as an Adult Learning Tutor (ESOL)- a community-guided organisation, with an ambitious and exciting vision, in the heart of Portobello, West London.

Westway Trust is a charity located in North Kensington which runs an adult learning programme of accredited and non-accredited provision across a range of subjects. We aim to enable people to progress in work, in learning and in life. Our learners come from a variety of backgrounds and have different prior experiences of learning.
We are particularly interested in applications from enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers who are committed to enhancing the lives of people in our community.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced ESOL Tutor to design and deliver high quality learner-centered teaching and assessment experiences to our adult learners from pre-entry level up to level 1, whilst supporting the Adult and Community Learning Manager to achieve the Trust’s strategic objectives.

This is a sessional term-time role.  Working hours will be discussed and agreed at the interview stage.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Teaching

• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality teaching and learning sessions, workshops, and tutorials in line with the curriculum requirements and the needs of individual learners, ensuring learning objectives are met.
• Assess learners’ abilities and identify areas for improvement, tailoring teaching and learning methods and resources accordingly.
• Develop and deliver consistently engaging and interactive sessions, utilising a variety of teaching techniques and materials to enhance learners’ understanding and engagement with the subject/topic.
• Set and mark assignments, tests, and examinations, providing constructive feedback to learners to support their learning and improvement.
• Establish and maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment, actively promoting learner participation, motivation, and confidence in professional development.

Administration

• To identify materials and equipment/resource needs to assist the provision of teaching and learning by students.
• Maintaining up to date course files and submitting accurate data on attendance and achievement within agreed deadlines.
• Preparing groups of learners for accredited assessment (exam or portfolio) & non-accredited assessment (RARPA), marking assessments and taking part in internal moderation and/or consultation meetings with appropriate Trust staff.
• Providing feedback on appropriate documentation for example observation, IQA reports etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

Essential

• Proven successful track record of planning and delivering high quality teaching of accredited and non-accredited provision in a relevant subject and at appropriate level(s).
• Experience of teaching adult learners of mixed abilities and an understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in a similar role.
• Experience of devising course outlines and schemes of work.
• Experience of assessing and recording progress, both in accredited and non-accredited learning and supporting learners.
• Knowledge and experience of working with a variety of exam boards.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.

Desirable

• Understanding of the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning) system.
• Experience of working/teaching refugees and or asylum seekers.
• The ability to speak another language.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification such as CELTA, DELTA or TESOL or
• A full teaching qualification for working in adult learning (DTLLS, PGCE or DET)
• A minimum GCSE English Grade C or equivalent

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free eye test voucher
• Investor in People (IiP) employer

The application deadline is Friday 7 March when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Can you help us to support new dads and dads-to-be?

We are recruiting a Dad Matters Coordinator to help us reach more families in Brent. This is an amazing opportunity for someone with parenting experience to support new dads at a critical time in their parenting journey. The Dad Matters Coordinator will be passionate about supporting fathers to create strong secure bonds with their babies. You will have the compassion and skills to enable dads to have those difficult conversations, and talk about how they’re really feeling.

The Dad Matters Coordinator will deliver a range of universal and targeted interventions aimed at fathers in the First 1001 Days. You will support dads and other male carers with attachment and bonding, mental health and access to service. You will also work with professionals and perinatal services to ensure dads and male carers are engaged, supported and heard within clinical pathways. Additionally, you will help develop and run sessions with dads and will be at the forefront of growing our Dad Matters volunteering opportunities.

We are looking for someone who can build on our existing relationships in the borough and make a real impact on the mental health and wellbeing of new dads and dads-to-be. 

The work requires a combination of field-based community engagement and training in Brent and regular days in the office in Barnet. You will need to travel regularly across the borough and be visible in the community.

Are you a people-person with a passion for wildlife? We’re on the hunt for a driven and creative individual to inspire action and generate vital support for The Wildlife Trust BCN. As an Events and Promotions Officer, you’ll be a driving force behind connecting people with nature and inspiring lasting support, from engaging the public at events to guiding new supporters into our journey and keep our mission alive both online and on the ground. We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic about encouraging members of the public to support our work knowing, that through this, you can make a real and lasting impact to local wildlife and wild spaces. If you’re passionate, proactive, and eager to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you!

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire has over 38,000 members and is looking for someone to join the Supporter Engagement Team to focus on developing and delivering event and engagement opportunities to maximise income and membership growth. The role includes lead generation and membership recruitment activity. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a position where you can contribute directly to a cause that you are passionate about. We have been protecting wildlife and wild spaces for over 60 years and are part of the largest conservation charity in the country providing secure environments for a diverse range of wildlife to thrive. We need our members now, more than ever, to help us continue to tackle the climate and nature crisis so that we might all enjoy a wilder future.

In return we will offer:

• Full induction training, ongoing support, and regular team/work party days
• Ability to work in a variety of environments providing strong job satisfaction with an amazing local Charity
• Travel expenses, branded clothing, use of a Pool Vehicle
• A good holiday package and a pension scheme

Travelling across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire, you’ll bring your passion to life at events, nature reserves, and visitor centres using a fully-branded gazebo and interactive displays. You’ll design and deliver a programme of engaging wildlife-themed talks and walks, support flagship events like our AGM, and contribute to both public and corporate engagement. Working closely with colleagues, you’ll help develop systems and internal resources that ensure consistent branding and powerful messaging, boosting supporter engagement, generating vital income, and strengthening our connection with the communities in our three counties.

The main objectives of the role are to:

• Inspire and engage the public by promoting the mission and work of the Trust.
• Generate leads from public interactions, guiding them into our supporter journeys and recruiting new members and supporters for the Wildlife Trust for BCN.
• Support the Corporate Partnership team by participating in regular events, work parties, walks, and talks.
• Work with the Supporter Engagement Manager and the Communications Team to review and update the membership sections of the Trust website.

Please note that this role will require lone working and some weekend and evening working.

Working Hours:

Full Time (37.5 hours per week). Part time hours may be considered.

Type of Contract:

Fixed Term (2 years - may become permanent upon evaluation)

Closing date:

Monday 2nd June 2025, 11:59pm

Interview date:

Thursday 12th June 2025

Join us in our Community Engagement role and help shape the future of self-funded home energy improvements in the West of England.

We’re seeking a dynamic and driven Community Development Project Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engaging with and supporting the development of local community groups. This will include planning and attending events and playing an integral role in promoting the uptake of home energy efficiency measures in the area.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the fight against climate change and to help communities reduce carbon emissions in their homes.

The role offers a unique opportunity compared to similar positions in the sector. The ideal applicant should be prepared to handle a diverse range of tasks, ensuring variety in their work. They must be capable of managing multiple responsibilities efficiently and delivering results promptly.

The candidate should have a sound understanding of community engagement and development, be highly organised, and possess excellent communication skills. The role requires a proactive individual with a passion for working with communities and the ability to engage people effectively.

This role is Full-time contract ending June 2026 with the potential to be extended.

Main Duties

• Support a range of community groups, local authorities, town and parish councils, and voluntary sector organisations to help share information on energy-saving measures and available support through Retrofit West.
• Represent Retrofit West CIC as a key worker across a range of projects.
• Support the design and delivery of community engagement activities such as workshops and focus groups within communities across the region.
• Contribute to the promotion and marketing of projects to ensure effective engagement with the target audience.
• Identify potential groups to work with and attend ad hoc events to help publicise Retrofit West CIC’s services.
• Represent Retrofit West at external events and conferences as required.
• Liaise with other staff across the wider Retrofit team to ensure effective workload planning, project development, and delivery.

This is a summary of Main Duties, for more details please check the Job description.

General:

• Handle general administrative tasks, including data entry, scheduling, and liaising with external contacts.
• Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Collaborate with the team to identify gaps in the region and support the delivery of existing community-funded projects.
• Take personal responsibility for decisions in your work, seeking assistance and input from others as appropriate.
• Plan and prioritise your workload to achieve high standards and meet agreed deadlines, adjusting readily to changing circumstances.
• Provide data analysis to report to the wider team.
• Communicate clearly, confidently, and persuasively using appropriate language and style for different target audiences. Listen actively, check for understanding, and provide constructive challenge where appropriate.

This is a summary of General responsibilities, for more details please check the Job description.

Benefits

• Time off in lieu (TOIL).
• Hybrid working.
• 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
• Company sick pay.
• A generous ethical company pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Responsibilities for Employee

• Travel to community events across the regions of South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath and Northeast Somerset will be required
• Some evening and weekend work will be require to attend community events
• This post may be subject to a DBS check if the postholder’s responsibilities bring them into contact with children or vulnerable adults.
• There will be a six-month probationary review.

Logistics

• The closing date for applications is Midday Wednesday 28th May 2025.
• If you do not hear by this time, your application has been unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter via email to jobs @cse .org .uk. Make sure to attach your documents in a format such as Word or PDF.

If you prefer to apply by post, print out your CV and cover letter and send it to the following address: Retrofit West, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol, BS1 3LH.

About Global Health Partnerships

One billion people will never see a qualified health worker in their lives. For over thirty years, GHP has been working to change this, training health workers to build a world where everyone has access to affordable and quality healthcare. We do this by leveraging the expertise and energy of the UK health community, supporting health partnerships between hospitals, colleges and clinics in the UK and those overseas. 

From reducing maternal deaths in Uganda to improving the quality of hospital care for injured children in Myanmar, we work to strengthen local health systems and build a healthier future for all. In the past seven years alone, GHP has reached over 84,000 health workers across 31 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia in partnership with over 130 UK institutions and UK health workers who have contributed over 60,000 days of their time as volunteers. The programme has contributed to more effective and efficient health systems in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).1 It also benefits the UK health sector through improved health professional competencies, motivation, health service innovations and global influence.2 GHP’s work is rooted in the Health Partnership Model. Health partnerships are long-term, institutional relationships between health organisations in the UK and their counterparts in LMICs, and are based on ideas of co-development, reciprocal learning and mutual benefit. Staff from UK health institutions volunteer their time developing and carrying out health systems strengthening activities at their LMIC partner institution, be that training, curriculum development, leadership and governance, etc. 

UFUQ project overview:

The project is strategically designed to uplift the health conditions of the Syrian population. It addresses critical elements of health workforce management and medical education in Syria, aiming for a transformative impact on health outcomes in the region. 

Specialized Medical Education Enhancement: 

UFUQ aims to enable targeted specialties in Syria to play a pivotal role in advancing medical education and practice. This encompasses a comprehensive review, update, and rollout of curricula, teaching, and assessment materials in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and anaesthesiology. The project focuses on strengthening capacities in medical education, clinical/CPD areas, English language proficiency, research skills, and fostering scientific collaboration and partnership among and between faculties, residents, and international peers.

Rooted in the UFUQ philosophy, this intervention believes that by strengthening the systems and capacities for specialized medical education, the quality and accessibility of specialist health services will be markedly improved. The UFUQ project envisions a transformative approach contributing to the broader goal of achieving universal health coverage and delivering better-quality care in Syria. 

Objective of the Position 

The Technical Manager Medical Education will provide technical expertise to ensure the project and partners are all working to a shared vision for Post Graduate Medical education and that all are delivering within appropriate technical requirements and standards.  The position will coordinate with stakeholders, supervise technical staff, and ensure the program aligns with the project log frame and best practices in health workforce development and medical education. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensure technical alignment of the UFUQ project with HRH strategies and medical education reforms in Syria. 

• Provide overarching technical leadership and guidance to ensure that all project’s Medical Education strengthening activities are aligned with international best practices in postgraduate medical education and health workforce development.

• Ensure technical coherence and alignment of project interventions with the log frame, theory of change, and objectives approved by the donor and Syrian partners. 

• Oversee the quality assurance of technical deliverables, including research, training curricula, and policy frameworks developed under the UFUQ project, and ensure their relevance, scientific validity, and GESI sensitivity. 

• Promote capacity-building efforts, and quality assure ToT programs for HRH actors at national and sub-national levels. 

• Lead the technical coordination and engagement with key stakeholders, including MoH, Syrian Board, academic institutions, professional associations, and international partners (e.g., RCOG, RCEM)., to strengthen technical collaborations within the UFUQ project and to ensure integration and complementarity across all project activities.

• Support the localisation of the Postgraduate Medical Education Diploma and other training efforts, guiding National partners (Center of Strategic Studies and Health training” and Syrian Board) teams in the adoption of the tools, standards, and accreditation systems. 

• Contribute to sustainability planning by supporting the development of Terms of Reference and standard operating procedures for the Specialties Technical Committees. 

• Represent the program in technical meetings with donors, MoH, and other HRH actors.

• Ensure that GESI is integrated across all tracks by supervising the GESI specialist, reviewing curricula and training plans, and leading the technical team in implementing inclusive strategies. 

• Promote mechanisms for feedback from women healthcare workers and residents, and ensure their needs are addressed in planning and implementation. 

• Support In-Country efforts for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) to align with UFUQ project indicators and outcomes.

• Identify technical risks, bottlenecks, or inconsistencies in project delivery and propose corrective actions in coordination with the Program Lead and donor if required. 

• Provide rapid-response technical input when issues arise in curriculum roll-out, clinical mentoring, or institutional engagement. 

• Lead the design and planning of new or amended technical activities.

Qualifications & Experience 

• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in Medical Education preferably with experience in developing postgraduate medical education programmes. 

• Experience working in a senior position in NGO context (Syrian context is preferred). 

• Previous experience in stakeholder coordination, policy analysis, and capacity building. 

• Strong understanding of GESI-sensitive approaches in health workforce planning and governance. 

• Excellent representational, written, and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. 

• Organisational and administrative skills with sound IT skills (Word and Excel). 

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. 

• Flexibility and adaptability to work independently in a small organisation and in a complex environment. 

All applications must be received with a CV and Cover Letter by 26th May at midnight. Applications received without either document will not be considered. 

PLEASE NOTE: the appointment of the position is dependent on donor funding

About VODG

The Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG) represents over 130 organisations within the voluntary sector whose work is focused on enabling disabled people of all ages to live the lives they choose. VODG believes that an ambitious, reliable and vibrant voluntary sector that works together is critical to achieving this aim.

VODG’s mission is focused on two key areas – enabling our members to be the best they can and improving the environment in which our members operate.

VODG believes that our membership approach and operations should centre around the views of disabled people and be influenced by professional expertise.

Introduction to the role

The coordinator role is crucial in enhancing the productivity and efficiency of the leadership team within the organisation. Serving as a central point of contact, this position involves a diverse range of responsibilities, from managing executives' calendars and coordinating meetings to handling communications with professionalism and discretion. By implementing improvements to organisational processes and maintaining meticulous record-keeping, the coordinator role contributes significantly to the smooth operation of daily activities of the organisation.

Additionally, the role involves coordinating events, assisting with project administration, and supporting financial reporting, all while embodying the core values of the organisation.

This position not only demands strong organisational skills but also a proactive approach to achieving corporate objectives and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

Purpose of role 

The Operations Coordinator will: 

• Act as a central point of contact, managing executive calendars, coordinating meetings, and facilitating effective communication while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion. 

• Be responsible for improving organisational processes, ensuring meticulous record-keeping, and contributing to the seamless execution of daily activities.

• Coordinate events, project administration, and financial reporting, all aligned with the organisation's core values. 

Specific responsibilities and duties 

Administrative Support  

• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks that enhance the productivity of the leadership team, such as scheduling and coordinating meetings, managing executives' calendars with attention to priorities, and organising files and documentation for easy access.

• Identify and implement improvements to existing organisational processes and procedures to boost efficiency, ensuring that the team can operate at maximum effectiveness. 

Communications  

• Act as a central point of contact for both internal team members and external stakeholders, handling communications with a professional demeanor.

Meetings  

• Collaborate closely with the Business and Operations Manager to support the overall management of meetings, including preparing detailed agendas, taking comprehensive minutes during meetings, and circulating documents to all participants in a timely manner, ensuring that all follow-up actions are clearly outlined. 

Event Coordination 

• Coordinate a variety of events and meetings, supporting logistics such as venue selection, catering orders, accessability requirements and technical arrangements.

• Assist in the planning and scheduling of member events and meetings, ensuring all details are attended to, such as invitations, attendee confirmations, and venue preparations. 

Project Administration 

• Maintain comprehensive administrative records relevant to projects, ensuring that all documentation is current and easily accessible to project team members. 

Record Keeping 

• Establish and maintain accurate records, comprehensive databases, and organised documentation related to office operations and employee activities, including diligent management of the CRM system to ensure timely updates and accuracy of information. 

Finance 

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, maintaining accurate and organised accounting records, and supporting the reconciliation of accounts to ensure data integrity.

General 

• Support the organisation to achieve its corporate objectives. 

• Be a proactive and professional representative of VODG and its values at all times, including in relation to the prioritisation of your own responsibilities and professional development. 

• Undertake such duties as may be deemed necessary by the CEO and/or the line manager that are commensurate with the level of this post. 

Are you looking for a varied and rewarding role within a purpose-led organisation? We’re seeking a Payroll Officer to join our supportive central HR team.

• This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave
• Part time – 27.5 hours per week. Ideally the hours will be worked over five days, however, for the right candidate we can be flexible and are willing to discuss preferred working hours if you are selected for interview.
• Actual salary is circa £21,710 per annum. The full-time equivalent salary is circa £29,605 per annum.
• Excellent benefits – including pro rata of 28 days leave + bank holidays, life assurance, a health cash plan + much more (see the full list below)
• We are open to this role being hybrid with some remote / home working

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll help deliver accurate monthly payroll administration, support colleagues across our UK-wide network, and play a key part in an exciting project to review and potentially upgrade our HR/payroll systems. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing monthly payroll changes (new starters, leavers, pay updates, statutory payments)
• Supporting managers with queries and system use (ResourceLink)
• Maintaining accurate employee data and records
• Generating reports and supporting HR data needs
• Contributing to systems improvement and change projects

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with systems, data, and people—and who values getting the details right.

Where you’ll be based

The role is based at Field Studies Council Head Office, near Shrewsbury, with hybrid working options available. Your time in the office will be dependent on business needs.

Our Head Office is situated on the same estate as our Preston Montford Field Centre. The 12-hectare site is managed to provide a rich range of habitats, including ponds, a wildflower meadow, ancient orchard, the remains of a walled garden and even a Bee hotel!

Who we’re looking for

• Experience in payroll, with confidence using payroll systems (ResourceLink experience is a bonus)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Knowledge of current payroll and employment legislation
• A professional and proactive approach, able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude aligned with the values and mission of the Field Studies Council

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you have the right skills and attitude, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and are happy to support the right candidate to grow into the role

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, pro rata of 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 14th May 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Head Office on 22nd May 2025

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

About Gaddum

Gaddum is a mental health and carers charity supporting people of all ages. As well as providing services we act as an anchor institution to support the sustainability and development of the wider VCSE sector. Our vision is for every individual and community we walk alongside to have equitable health, wealth and self.

Our Mission

Being almost 200 years old, Gaddum has seen some of the most challenging and inequitable times in the UK’s history, and the world we are living in is still one where so many don’t have the opportunities or resources they need to achieve their aspirations. Today we continue our mission – and we will do this by supporting, influencing, and campaigning as we push for equitable health, wealth and self.

We amplify the voices of the communities we serve, and we empower individuals to overcome challenges by listening, supporting, and advocating for their needs.

We believe…

• everyone has mental health, and it is as important as physical health

• life can be hard, and everyone needs a helping hand sometimes

• everyone has a right to support, when and how they need it, and that no one should be overlooked

• in being of service by holding the whole individual at the heart of our approach and embracing solutions that lie within communities

• there is injustice in the world but both systems and society can change for the better

• we can be agents of positive change; working with others, learning from diverse lived experience, and advocating for fairness

Our Values…

…are our foundations – they are what holds us firm in uncertain times, and they are our reference point for all that we do.

We value:

Being Heard: no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen

Collaborative Curiosity: harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people

Purposeful Work: paying attention to others’ needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve

Meaningful Connection: treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance

Thoughtful Safe Services: providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focussing on quality

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide operational leadership and oversight of the Carers Manchester Volunteer Programme and support the wider development of the Volunteer Programme at Gaddum. The Volunteer Coordinator will work with Carers Manchester colleagues to ensure volunteers feel equipped and supported to use their skills and lived experience in a range of established volunteer roles.

They will also work with the team to develop and recruit volunteers for new roles that support Carers Manchester to deliver on its aims and objectives. The role will involve maintaining close working relationships with our Central Team, Health & Safety systems, and compliance responsibilities. 

All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a basic DBS check.

LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Practitioner

Responsible to: CEO

Hours: Full time 37 hours

Salary: £28,000

Based: Fenny Stratford and hybrid working

Contract: Fixed term for 1 year (extension subject to funding)

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th June

Interview Date: Friday 13th June

Context

Q:alliance provides support, information and representation for the LGBTQ+ people who live, work and play in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. We have detailed knowledge of the issues and challenges that organisations and individuals face locally.

It’s our goal to create more safe spaces and resources to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is well represented and supported.

Scope

This established role will engage the LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum (Milton Keynes) to plan, deliver and evaluate educational programmes for young people and manage a 1:1 caseload of support for LGBTQ+ young people across schools, colleges, and youth services in Milton Keynes. You will develop and implement training to upskill teachers, education staff and youth workers. Working collaboratively with all partners to ensure safe spaces for young LGBTQ+ people across diverse settings with particular focus on increasing resilience, wellbeing, and mental health of LGBTQ+ youth communities.

You will work closely with our youth work team and CEO to determine targets for outreach, engagement, and effective monitoring systems to ensure robust reporting.

Main Responsibilities

· Networking – Strengthen the LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum, supporting teachers, education staff and youth workers to access resources, implement inclusive learning environments and provide support for LGBTQ+ young people in their settings. Coordinate meetings with the network to update on shifting needs, priorities, and situations in a local and national context.

· Data capture and intelligence - Support Q;alliance’s commitment to sustaining a contemporary data and monitoring mechanism, guaranteeing we can deliver thorough evaluations of our services and competent feedback to our funders and stakeholders on the efficacy of our work. Analyse local intelligence directly from LGBTQ+ youth communities and use this to co-produce plans with young people to ensure our youth services are engaging and meeting needs.

· Support, information and empowerment – develop and implement resources for 1:1 education and resilience work with LGBTQ+ young people, provide support for young people in crisis, ensuring effective signposting to relevant services and collaboration with parents, guardians, teachers and education staff where appropriate.

· Innovation – work with the CEO, LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum and young people to innovate a schools accreditation system that will acknowledge and cultivate schools’ competence to provide safe spaces and support for LGBTQ+ young people.

· Stakeholder and community engagement – Work with Communications and Engagement Manager to plan outreach activities in line with Engagement Plan and communicate with youth communities in line with our Communications Strategy. Forge and support enduring relationships with key partners, strengthening our commitment to building an alliance of cross-sector compassionate advocates for the LGBTQ+ community in its diverse forms.

· Education – Plan, develop and deliver positive and engaging classroom workshops and school assemblies to a wide range of young people, ensuring key messages are inclusive of diverse perspectives, including those from black and minoritized communities.

· Training - Develop and deliver training for teachers, education staff and youth workers with the aim of improving the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth communities and the capacity of those with the power to assist in this endeavour.

Skills and Experience

Expertise

· Vast experience working with and supporting young people

· Experience of developing and sustaining a network

· Proficiency in authoring innovative education and training packages, delivery, and evaluation

· Knowledge of the challenges affecting young LGBTQ+ people

· Knowledge of issues affecting young people’s mental health and the skills required to build resilience

· Excellent planning, organisation and administrative skills

· Expertise in safeguarding young people, ensuring welfare of all by following policy and procedures in relation to recognising, recording, and responding to safeguarding concerns and liaising with the Designated Safeguarding Lead

· Ability to observe strict confidentiality at all times with respect to matters concerning young people and the schools, colleges and youth settings in which you support through your role in the developing network

· Capable to respond to a young person in crisis and establish the right tools and resources to assist them

Communication

· A high standard of written English, including an ability to write thorough reports, make referrals to partner agencies, maintain outreach files, and record minutes of forum meetings

· An engaging and charismatic public speaking style with the ability to adapt delivery style dependent on context and audience

· Ability to adopt a positive constructive language style when talking to young people 1:1

· Confidence to communicate with relatives, guardians, social workers and related professionals or advocates of young people

· Knowledge and proficiency in social media and a recognition of the role it plays in young people’s lives

Behaviours

· Skills in forming constructive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels

· Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of professional boundaries when working with young people and the importance of consistency

· Passionate about equality, the rights of LGBTQ+ people and neurodiversity.

· Evident desire to improve service delivery using co-production initiatives with young people

· An ability to listen with empathy and act compassionately

· Competence to work on own initiative and demonstrate innovation and creative problem solving

· Model conduct essential for successful teams, such as reliability, honesty and courage

Desirable

· Qualifications in youth work, teaching or mental health support

· Data, monitoring, and impact training, including up to date GDPR certificate (2 years)

· LGBTQ+ lived experience

Other

· Full driving license and use of own vehicle

· Ability to work flexibly, with occasional evening and weekend working

· Commitment to further personal development and training

· Please note: Enhanced DBS is required for this role

What you’ll bring to the team

You will serve as the first point of contact for schools, colleges and youth settings. You will chair a dynamic network of school and college leads and empower team members with the information you have gained so that we can better respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ young people, including how this may relate to securing vital funds for services. You will help our youth workers understand the impact education has on the lives of our youth communities, whilst championing the good work of teachers and education staff who are trailblazers. You will ensure continuity of support between school, Q:Hub (our youth support space) and our other youth service provisions.

The LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Practitioner will have responsibility for the following documents.

· Youth engagement subdivision of the Engagement Plan (Comms and Engagement Manager responsibility for wider plan)

· Contact Evaluation forms/data capture

· Monthly Outreach Report

· Youth Participation Policy

· Resource library pertaining to our work with young people

· LGBTQ+ Schools Partnership Forum minutes (approx. 6 meetings per year)

Apply via our website and submit an application to the designated recruitment email address using the supplied application form.

Enquiries about this post from candidates can be directed to the Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hill.