We are seeking an ambitious individual with the skill and vision to empower and amplify the individual and collective voice of our members, increasing the influence and impact of UNSU as a campaigning and representative organisation. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of post-holder

1. Leading, supporting or contributing to a variety of projects, campaigns, activities or initiatives as directed by students and Full-Time officers, with a key focus on the organisation of all Students’ Union elections.
2. Coordinate a wide-reaching and compliant election process, ensuring that the Returning Officer and Deputy Returning Officer are effectively supported to fulfil their duties.
3. Provide specialist staff support to the President. This includes but is not limited to preparing them for relevant meetings and supporting the achievement of their objectives.
4. To design and deliver a training programme across all UNSU democratic functions to ensure that chairs and committee members are aware of the scope of their roles, and the functions which exist within their committee and in the wider union to empower their actions and decisions.
5. Work with other staff in the organisation to ensure that the principles of democracy, student-led decision-making and transparency are embedded through all service areas.
6. Ensure that student development pathways and succession plans are widely communicated, and that activities are in place to support students from non-participant through to elected officer roles.
7. Develop and embed our campaigns networks, ensuring that voice from our liberation groups reaches all parts of our organisation and the university.
8. To support UNSU committees, meetings, events as and when appropriate, which will include “unsociable” hours.
9. Contribute to and implement operational plans and departmental objectives by developing strategies to increase students’ understanding of and engagement with SU decision-making functions.
10. Use the outcomes from student-led discussions to inform and develop standing campaigns which are worked on by officers and student representatives, keeping informed of sector wide trends.
11. Participate in strategic planning and development sessions, monitor the impact, outcomes, and success of all UNSU democratic functions.
12. Recruit, train and support NUS Conference delegates, as well as devising a plan engage our democratic work more with our national union.
13. Maintain strong relationships and partnerships with the University, local community organisations, the National Union of Students and other relevant stakeholders.
14. Arrange administrative support for Union Elections and other democratic functions, ensuring that all democratic processes are transparent, operating in accordance with the Union’s governing documents and all other relevant policies.

Academic representation is at the centre of any effective Students' Union. We are seeking an ambitious individual with the skill and vision to develop a sector-leading representation system that empowers our members and delivers visible impact.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities of post-holder

1. Position the Students’ Union’s representation system as a vital feedback mechanism for the University of Northampton, providing respected and trusted customer feedback that influences UoN’s decisions on academic experience.
2. Provide strong and regular support to our Vice President (Education), acting as a coach and mentor so they can achieve their stated ambitions during their year in office.
3. Champion an evidence-based approach to our representation activity, working with the Insights Coordinator on larger pieces research projects.
4. Ensure that the SU communicates in a clear, bold way to our students, the University and internally on academic representation matters.
5. Lead on communication and events which celebrate the impact of our representation work.
6. Be responsible for writing the annual Academic Representation Impact Report.
7. Work with the UoN Graduate School to improve our impact on postgraduate research academic experience.
8. Lead the design and delivery of our Course Representative training programme, ensuring that Reps are empowered to represent with confidence and independence, and know when they need to communicate with the SU and access support.
9. Support the Vice President (Education) to consult and feedback to Reps as appropriate, ensuring that matters of importance are discussed widely and in a timely fashion.
10. Consult with the Vice President (Education) and ultimately write the SU’s annual Academic Review, ensuring we set out a clear vision for improvements to the academic experience for UoN students each year.
11. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Faculty Reps ahead of their faculty level meetings, ensuring they are well briefed and ready to be effective.
12. Be the main SU Staff support for all University-level academic meetings.
13. Work alongside the Student experience Manager (Voice) to create an effective democratic structure for Student Voice in the area of education.
14. Run events that allow reps to network, share ideas and hold the Vice President (Education) and Faculty Reps to account for the work that they do on students’ behalf.
15. Ensure that the SU embeds the relevant functions within SUMS (Students’ Union Management System) into how we support academic representation activity.

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Fundraiser who has excellent experience of working with donors and volunteers. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has ideally worked within a similar role or can demonstrate the relevant skills and experience required in the job description.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and confident in contacting supporters over the phone as well as giving presentations to various groups, schools and associations.  You will need to demonstrate your abiliy to be a real team player, as well has having the ability to work well on your own initiative.

You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers to deliver organisational objectives as well as a proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets.

The successful candidate will benefit from working in a dynamic and well supported team.

Recruiting a Violence against Women and Girls Specialist Support Worker to join our Young Peoples service in Milton Keynes!

£23,543 per annum, working 40 hours per week, plus 25 days Annual Leave, Pension schemes, Staff discounts, healthcare and more.

Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post.
The Young People in Milton Keynes services will have complex and multifaceted needs. This could include emotional and mental health issues, drug and alcohol misuse, partaking in criminal activity and anti-social behaviours or being at risk of sexual exploitation.

Whilst the majority of young people referred will not yet be ready to live fully independently, they will be ready to begin the transition to adulthood and develop their independent living skills. The young people will require a supportive, structured and stable environment with clear boundaries in which to do this.
Specialist support workers are expected to work with the young people that have the most complex needs. They should be the lead in their team regarding their specialism, form partnerships with external agencies and lead on co production and customer engagement. You would work as part of a team of support workers and other specialists, providing support to the rest of the team as needed.

The VWAG Specialist should have experience of working with young people that have experienced trauma and the complex issues that arise due to this. You will provide support around healthy relationships and what these look like using your skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and workshops. You should have knowledge of domestic abuse policies and the procedures that support them. Your involvement will be needed in attending and referring to panels such as MARAC and MASE. Safeguarding and partnership working will be a key part of your role

Key Responsibilities:

- Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
- Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
- Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
- Create support plans for young people that are strength based and support them to achieve their goals
- Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
- Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their support independently
- Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
- Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
- Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
- Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
- Lead on group workshops for customers
- Share best practice and knowledge with the team.
- Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
- Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
- Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
- Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
- Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
- Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/Manager

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead.

Person Specification:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team

Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:

- Sector work or equivalent experience in specialism applied for
- Knowledge of safeguarding young people and children
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Good Record Keeping
- Strong relationship skills

Desirable:
- Sector related NVQ or equivalent

For more information or to apply please visit our website.

Infrastructure Team Leader

We are seeking to recruit an Infrastructure Team Leader who displays a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and is an effective team player.

Position: Infrastructure Team Leader

Location: Home Based, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 20 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The Infrastructure Team Leader is responsible for leading the Infrastructure team and ensuring that the organisations infrastructure is maintained, is secure, is available and has the correct capacity to meet the organisation’s needs.

The role will manage the delivery of new products and changes to products successfully on behalf of the business, based on the criteria of each project or change request that has been through an internal triage process.

Key accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Management of the daily activities of the infrastructure team and infrastructure operations to improve infrastructure costs, performance and end user satisfaction
• Ensure that we develop and maintain a well-designed and highly resilient, cost-effective technical topology
• Provide leadership in planning and managing computer operations and production support, systems and database administration and network operations
• Maintain and improve infrastructure operations against service level agreements introducing a range of KPI to monitor the success of the operations and system performance and SLA's are met
• Ensure the security of the infrastructure that all services and solutions are secure by design, all services and solutions are patched appropriately. Leading robust Access Management
• Ensure changes to the infrastructure, services and solutions are managed, risk and impact assessed.  Ensure the infrastructure team is mitigating, monitoring and managing infrastructure related risks
• Ensuring that all system and operating documentation is up to date and properly utilized. This includes ensuring that all management, administration and user manuals are up to date and complete and that technical staff are familiar with their contents

About You

You will have an excellent understanding of:

• Microsoft Technologies
• Technology security
• Server/computer hardware/OS/applications
• Network design and TCP/IP
• Customer excellence and exceptional interpersonal skills

You will have the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders and work flexibly with the ability to adapt to demand.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Cyber-Security, Cyber-Security Technical Officer, Data Security, Infrastructure, Corporate Governance, IT, IT Systems, IT and Cyber Security Officer, Data Security Officer, Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Cyber Security Project Officer, Hardware Engineer, Cyber Security Officer.

Cyber Security Technical Officer

We are seeking to recruit a Cyber Security Technical Officer who displays a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and is an effective team player.

Position: Cyber Security Technical Officer

Location: Home Based, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 20 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The Cyber Security Technical Officer is responsible for leading technology focused security initiatives across the technology team, the products and services we deliver and to create initiatives to gain a wider business understanding of cyber security.

The role ensure that the business systems and infrastructure are secured in line with best practices such as set by NIST, National Cyber Security Centre, ISO27001 and OWASP. The role will also work alongside Corporate Governance to ensure that data security is maintained.

Key accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Develop and maintain security principles for the technology department to follow.
• Ensure we are secure by design in all technology activities and that users only access resources they are allowed to.
• Ensure security governance is embedded and best practices in risk management are followed.
• Scope and planning for service and business continuity on behalf of the technology department.
• Ensure that security vulnerabilities, threats and countermeasures are understood, triaged and activities take place to secure the environment.
• Ensure security assessments and testing takes place.

About You

You will have a good understanding of:

• Managing security within technology
• Risk management
• Microsoft technologies
• Computer hardware/OS/applications
• Mobile technologies
• Networks and TCP/IP

You will have the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders and work flexibly with the ability to adapt to demand.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there. We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

You may also have experience in areas such as Cyber-Security, Cyber-Security Technical Officer, Data Secruity, Infrastructure, Corporate Governance, IT, IT Systems, IT and Cyber Security Officer, Data Security Officer, Programme Manager, Programme Officer, Cyber Security Project Officer, Hardware Engineer, Cyber Security Officer.

Team Leader (Employment Advisor Teams) WHP JETS

£26,250 - £31,250 per annum

37.5 hours per week, permanent

Ref: 21934

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

Working across – Central England CPA 1 geographical areas include: Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for Team Leaders to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The WHP JETS Team Leader role is integral to the success of our employment programmes, to ensure our staff integrate in multi-disciplinary teams and work together to provide regular, high quality support to participants. The role requires an engaging, empathetic and motivating individual, with the ability to support staff to achieve day-to-day performance. The Team Leaders will develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders and ensure the effective management of staff caseloads in a fast pace environment.

This role is perfect for individuals with proven leadership skills and experience of leading and supporting customer focused teams. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, a solution-focussed approach, target driven and be highly organised.

Reporting to the Regional Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for managing and assisting the Regional Delivery Manager in the day to day management and support of the teams.

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

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England regions of Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

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

Benefits

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

For further information and to apply online, please visit our website via the button below quoting the reference number 21934.

Closing date: 28th May 2021.

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

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

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

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

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

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services and looking for an Engagement Team Leader to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

As an Engagement Team Leader, you will be responsible for managing and supporting our Engagement Advisors (WHP JETS).

The WHP JETS Engagement Team Leader role is integral to the success of our employment programme, ensuring The Engagement Team develop and maintain close working relationships with Shaw Trust Team Leaders and Employment Advisors to expand engagement opportunities for participants.

This role is perfect for an individual with experience of leading and supporting customer focused teams. The role requires a driven individual, motivated to succeed with the ability to achieve day-to-day KPI performance. You will be expected to manage a team of Engagement Advisors with a key target of increasing the number of engaged participants on programme across the CPA. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

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

You must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Central England geographical areas including Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

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

Benefits

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

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

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

Fundraising and Communications Officer - Are you looking to contribute to something meaningful and have a sense of job satisfaction in your working life? We have the opportunity for you to join our small team who support people in the Milton Keynes community that need practical help to manage their finances effectively, reducing their debt problems and the emotional challenges that often accompany these.

We are recruiting a Fundraising and Communications Officer to help us stay in touch with our supporters and to lead our fundraising activities.  This is a one-year post so that we can continue to expand our services to meet the increasing need in this difficult economic climate. We are looking for an individual with communication and fundraising experience, who will bring both passion and professionalism as an ambassador for our vision within the local community.

About the role

The post holder will work with the Centre Manager to secure income from different income streams (including individuals and organisations) through grants as well as donations, and to deliver communications with supporters, volunteers, partners and potential clients, to support funding needs as well as raise the number of clients.

About you

The ideal candidate will be proactive and self-motivated to achieve success, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be experienced in charity fundraising and grants.  You will have experience of communication management, as well as design and execution of suitable communication material.  You will have had demonstrable success at engaging people to a cause, and motivating giving.

Your values will fit with our own. We are driven by a compassion to reach out to those who are in need or disadvantaged in our city. Staff must be able to demonstrate a professional attitude, curious, compassionate, and nurturing.

About MK Money Lifeline

Our aim is to enable as many people as possible in the city of Milton Keynes and surrounding areas to understand and manage their finances effectively; reducing debt problems and the emotional challenges such as stress, anxiety and poor mental health often related to those who are in crisis with their money.

MK Money Lifeline is an independent Registered Charity which has been offering free and practical debt advice since 2001. We hold Christian values and enjoy the financial and spiritual support of local churches and their members.  We approach our work with our clients with respect and confidentiality and we are committed to providing the best possible support to those experiencing financial difficulties.

To Apply

We encourage applications from all sections of the community. This role is subject to a criminal records and safeguarding check; DBS basic disclosure, required for all those who work with vulnerable groups. Applicants will need to have a right to work in the UK.

Applications will be accepted by CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role. Interviews will be scheduled as suitable applications are received.

A full role description can be found below.

Role Description:  Fundraising and Communications Officer

Reporting to the Centre Manager.

12-month fixed term post (part time), 12 hours per week.

Location: Acorn House, Central Milton Keynes (with remote working option during the Covid-19 pandemic).

Job Purpose:

Working as part of a small team, with specific responsibility for Fundraising and Communications which is essential to the maintenance and growth of MKML's services, the successful applicant will be expected to:

• Develop and implement a fundraising strategy for MK Money Lifeline (MKML) to secure the funds required to enable the strategic plan for MKML.
• Create and deliver a communication strategy for MKML, which maintains and develops communications with supporters, volunteers, partners and potential clients, in order to support the funding needs as well as raise the number of clients.

Role Overview

1. Develop a fundraising strategy encompassing grants and donations that aligns and supports the strategic plan for MKML, working with the Centre Manager.
2. Research, create and coordinate suitable funding applications.
3. Ensure relationships with funders and donors are effectively managed across the MKML team, ensuring they are suitably thanked and receive timely updates on the impact of their support.
4. Write and implement communications for MKML to key audiences including volunteers and potential clients as well as supporters and donors, to promote the work of the organisation and publicise its services, as well as to support funding efforts.
5. Plan for succession of responsibilities at end of the funded post.
6. Report to the Centre Manager and liaise with the Operations team and Trustees as appropriate.

Key Responsibilities

1. Produce fundraising and communications strategies and plans based on MKMLs Business Plan and 5-year Strategy.
2. Identify sources of funding and understand grant-making criteria of potential funders. Generate applications, and manage the process including timetables, plans and sources of data.
3. Seek to establish relationships with local organisations (businesses, churches etc). Represent MKML at meetings with potential supporters.
4. Arrange and/or host networking events and visits to showcase MKML’s work and to build connections with new and existing funders and donors.
5. Manage the outcomes of applications and monitor success.
6. Develop and maintain a database of donations.
7. Create relationships with potential supporters / funders and develop existing ones.
8. Develop closer and stronger relationships for MKML with other agencies working for the community.
9. Draft a range of suitable and engaging communications material for use across a variety of channels including web, email, social media and newsletters. To include client case studies as well as collateral for supporting promotional activity.
10. Champion the objectives of the fundraising and communications strategies, making sure that all communication is of an appropriate and high standard.
11. Support the development of MKML’s website to ensure it reflects the work and values of MKML for a range of different audiences.
12. Recommend a way forward for the work encompassed by role after the post finishes.
13. To undertake any other duties as required by the Centre Manager.

Essential Competencies and Skills

1. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to articulate the vision and values of MKML and establish rapport and credibility with all sectors of the community.
2. Able to forward plan and deliver against targets, with the organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
3. Effective IT skills including Microsoft Office suite as well as web based and social media applications.
4. Experience of securing funds from grant funders, and a proven record of preparing and managing compelling and successful bids for funding.
5. Good interpersonal skills with experience of forming and maintaining productive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
6. Research and assessment skills.
7. Track, monitor and report the outcomes.
8. Excellent attention to detail.
9. Understanding (or demonstrable willingness and ability to learn) of the voluntary sector and the effect that holistic money advice has to the local community.
10. Ability to travel within Milton Keynes.

Personal Qualities

1. Diplomacy and team working skills.
2. Flexible and self-motivated with a can-do approach to problem solving.
3. Enthusiastic and with personal warmth and sensitivity.

Project Finance Business Partner: £60,000 - £71,000 + benefits | Milton Keynes or Birmingham

For a nationwide company working on one of the biggest infrastructure projects in Europe, we are recruiting a Project Finance Business Partner for the Main Works Civils Team. This role will provide assurance and challenge to Area Delivery Managers in terms of their project plan, value for money and corporate governance.

Main Duties:

• Lead business planning and forecast processes, providing assurance to the Directors that data around cost management is robust
• Liaise with Construction Supply Chain Finance, Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Planning and Cost Managers and Project Engineers
• Oversee month-end financial accounts close and prepare accounts and plan for year-end audit. Review and assure Programme Board Packs
• Review and challenge forecasts and monitor against Spending Review
• Work with Contractor's Finance leads and Commercial team internally to improve costs and cash flow data.
• Provide Workforce Actual costs and forecast information to inform programme cost estimates
• Challenge budget holders to achieve workforce objectives and optimise resources
• Develop capacity of Accounting function to ensure robust resources meet statutory obligations and provide trusted centre of financial excellence to advise stakeholders
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, operational procedures, and performance measures to assure integrity of financial data and financial information which complies with IFRS

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified with experience in a complex Project environment, ideally from the construction or transport sector
• Ability to interpret project information and determine IFRS treatment
• Experience in business planning, forecasting, business partnering and corporate finance
• Knowledge of Oracle accounting systems or other similar ERP systems
• Experience in working with Corporate Directors, budget holders, Business Managers, and wider Finance teams
• Ability to use Excel to analyse large and complex data sets and provide useful management information
• Experience in providing financial information to inform project decisions and cost, schedule, and quality consequences

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

If you know anyone looking for a new role, your referral could earn you £250

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and . If you or anyone you know is looking to join our growing recruitment team, speak to us today. £250 is on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

Service Desk Team leader

We are seeking to recruit a Service Desk Team leader who displays a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and is an effective team player.

Position: Service Desk Team leader

Location: Home Based, U.K Nationwide

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 20 May 2021

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

The Service Desk Team leader is responsible for leading the service desk team to ensure that all users who require support in the use of the various technologies and equipment are given a high level of measured service. Ensuring all incidents and requests are triaged to a satisfactory conclusion for all stakeholders involved and meet the agreed service level agreements. The role will also manage the catalogue for all assets and maintain all documentation/software that is under the remit of the Service Desk.

Key accountabilities and main responsibilities

• Management of the daily activities of the Service Desk team to improve performance and end user satisfaction
• To manage continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that the service desk delivers an improved level of customer service, perception and satisfaction
• Ensure we maintain an accurate record of information; ensuring an up-to-date log of all incidents or requests that are reported, including the category/type of incidents or requests. Ensure Incidents are organized and prioritized based on the level of disruption that they cause
• Ensure that the service desk triage incidents and requests with the correct prioritization and classification
• Ensure the service desk has ownership, monitoring, tracking and communication of incidents
• Ensure monitoring, measurement and reporting of the status and progress towards resolution of all requests and incidents is undertaken.
• Ensure the maintenance of the Asset Register, with the service desk having overall responsibility for all of the organisation’s desktop, laptop and mobile device hardware, software and peripherals.

About You

You will have significant direct experience of Service Desk operations an excellent understanding of:

• Microsoft technologies
• Computer hardware/OS/applications
• Mobile technologies
• Networks and TCP/IP

You will have the ability to communicate technical information in a clear and understandable manner to non-technical stakeholders and work flexibly with the ability to adapt to demand.

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K

In return…

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke and to raise stroke awareness in the local population. We offer a host of amazing benefits and flexible working options, with opportunities to progress your career.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

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Gambling Treatment Practitioner: Buckinghamshire (home working during covid)

Full Time – 35 hours per week

Salary £25,375- £28,420 pa. – Dependent on experience

Permanent

GamCare is the leading UK provider of information, advice, support and treatment for anyone concerned about their own or someone else’s gambling. Our expert services are confidential and non-judgemental.

GamCare is now looking to recruit a Treatment Practitioner to work within our problem gambling treatment services within the Home Counties area, specifically in Buckinghamshire.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing face to face and telephone advice, assessment, brief or structured interventions and groups work to help people achieve their goals
• Ensuring safeguarding issues are managed effectively
• Work in partnership with other local services

You should have significant experience in individual client work in the field of addictions, mental health or a social care setting with adults or young people. You should be flexible in using a range of low and high-intensity interventions and modalities including Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) tools.

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working from several locations across the Home Counties area.

We are looking for individuals to work full time which will include some evenings and occasional Saturdays on a rota system.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check

For further information, please contact Fern Hensley, Senior Services Manager

Previous applicants need not apply

Please note we do not accept CVs

Please complete the application form on via our website

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <Treatment Practitioner>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17th May 2021

Interviews will be held via video conference

Job title: VCSE Pathways Coordinator
Post no: 402
Working base: HQ, Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37 Hours a week
Working days: Monday to Friday
Working hours: To be agreed
Flexibility required: Evenings and/or weekends depending on agreed hours
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references
Start date: ASAP

About Mind BLMK 
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

About the role 
We are delighted to advertise for this new role as part of our growing organisation. The right individual will be able coordinate referrals to help people with their mental health and prevention of suicide. Our ideal candidate will be able to assess individuals needs and be able to tailor support for each person.  This role will be an important link for our relationships with external services and help to break down any access barriers.

Responsibilities include:

• To be the first point of contact to receive referrals from external services including A&E, police, Ambulance, GP and NHS 111 Option 2 for mental health support and for those with suicidal feelings and are in crisis or distress.
• Assess the needs of all referrals and refer individuals to the appropriate service(s) for support. These services will include internal Mind BLMK services, Voluntary sector, and other relevant community groups.
• Promote and raise awareness of this service across the whole Mind BLMK including building relationships with referral organisations and the community and voluntary sector.
• To set up referral routes in to and out of the service which are effective and break down any access barriers.

About you 
Experience

• Working with people with mental health needs to improve their wellbeing
• Working with internal and external colleagues to achieve shared outcomes
• Experience of service promotion and development

Skills, abilities and knowledge

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and how these might present in primary care
• Understanding the wellbeing needs of and working with people with mental health needs, including those from culturally diverse communities.
• Advanced interpersonal and presentation skills
• IT (MS Outlook, Word and Excel and internet).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Good communication, motivational and negotiation skills.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work.
• Knowledge of local relevant organisations, community activities and leisure facilities.

Qualifications and training

• Willingness to work towards relevant qualifications

Entitlements/benefits:

• Annual Leave: 23 days (pro rata)
• Bank Holidays: All (pro rata) as per April to March for each year – usually 8
• NEST pension scheme: Auto-enrolment (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan: Optional
• Learning and Development: In-house and external as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working: On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
• Disability Confident Employer signatory: Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer (previously “Two Ticks”) since 2008.
• Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory: Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role and would enjoy representing Mind BLMK’s mental health work, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: Friday 21 May 2021 @ 5pm

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION

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No agencies please.