Hours: 21 hours per week (working pattern to be agreed)

Salary: £28,000 (pro-rata) 

Location: Greenford UB6 (open to some home working)

Closing date: Friday 19th February 2021 9am

First Interviews: Friday 26th February / Monday 1st March

Second interviews: Friday 5th March

Age UK Ealing is a small independent charity providing a wide range of services and support to older people in the London Borough of Ealing.

The Marketing, Communications and Fundraising Manager has a vital role to play in planning and delivering communications to raise the profile of our work in the borough and to help generate the income needed to deliver it. We want to ensure that older people know we are here to help them and that the wider public can support our work.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Head of Fundraising, the post holder will design and deliver a marketing and communications strategy, including focusing on digital marketing, and will write, edit, co-ordinate and publish content across various channels, including our website, social media, print and online marketing materials.

This role will also include delivering the fundraising strategy, including building up donor relationships and corporate partnerships, applying to charitable trusts, supporting the growth of individual giving, and engaging with local groups fundraising on our behalf.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a Declaration Form and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Form.

This post is offered subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Age UK Ealing strives to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

Age UK Ealing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of older people and all vulnerable groups within the London Borough of Ealing.

This is a really exciting time to join Girlguiding. With nearly half a million members we are the largest charity dedicated to girls and young women in the UK, and one of the largest and leading youth charities. We are on a mission to amplify the voices of girls and young women, so they can champion change in their own lives and the wider world; to build strong partnerships that can increase our reach and impact; and to increase the support we offer our 100,000 amazing adult volunteers who deliver incredible experiences to young people across the UK every week. We have recently agreed our 2020+ strategy and begun a process of significant change: transforming the organisation so it can meet the challenges of the future by putting young people and volunteers at the heart of our organisation.

Girlguiding is recruiting a PR Manager to lead a bold and integrated PR and ambassadors programme to help us deliver Girlguiding’s new strategy. We want to help girls make their voices heard and appeal to more and a greater diversity of girls and potential volunteers so even more girls can benefit from our award-winning youth offer and the life changing opportunities guiding offers.

It’s a crucial time for girls and for Girlguiding as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic. We have an important, positive story to tell about our role in communities and how we support girls’ and young women’s wellbeing, offering them ways to stay connected, learn and have fun in guiding even through the most challenging of times.

We’re looking for someone with extensive experience of developing and delivering high impact, creative PR strategies to engage target audiences. They should have an excellent news sense, be able to produce high-quality press materials and integrated campaign plans, and be able to train and coach other team members to do the same. They will need to have extensive knowledge of the UK media, strong social media know-how, and an ability to anticipate and identify PR opportunities and trends relevant to Girlguiding to help us meet strategic goals. They will have experience of crisis and reputational risk management and managing celebrity ambassadors.

The post requires working outside of 9-5 office hours, such as evenings and weekends, to be part of the press on-call rota and to travel to other locations as necessary, for which time off in lieu will be given.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change. While Girlguiding’s young members may be women only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are committed to supporting our staff to achieve a good work-life balance and offer flexible working options wherever we reasonably can. Girlguiding is a COVID secure employer, providing support for all employees during the current pandemic. All staff are required to carry out our online health and safety training and complete a DSE risk assessment to ensure we can provide the support you require.

We ask that you submit your CV, declaration form and supporting information as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time, when we have received sufficient applications.

Interviews will be held remotely during the pandemic.

Our project opened its doors in 2003 to provide a safe therapeutic space for young people aged 11- 25 who live in the district of Winchester.

Young people’s emotional well-being is important to us and therapy can help them to understand their thoughts, feelings and emotions in more depth.

Our aim is to help young people tell their story to a trained professional who can help them reflect, recover and learn more about themselves.

Therapy is a process which can help young people recognise what needs to change in order to enjoy life more.

Job description

Purpose of Role

To lead, promote, resource, and oversee the work of Winchester Youth Counselling. To ensure that Winchester Youth Counselling expands and continues to deliver a first class service to young people. Duties and Key Responsibilities Project development and fundraising

• To lead Winchester Youth Counselling’s business development and income generation strategies, including the development and preparation of bids for funding. To manage work with partners to secure funding for the Charity and manage funding bids accordingly.

• Where required, to provide direct project management to specific areas of work and support the provision of counselling and therapeutic services to young people. To work alongside the Manager to ensure the delivery of a high quality counselling service to young people. 2 We believe that everyone should be treated equally, regardless of their religion, beliefs, age, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.

• To seek and develop new streams of funding and build relationships with corporate partners and continue to strengthen the core purpose of WYC to provide free counselling and therapeutic services to young people. Leadership • To lead, develop and promote the work of Winchester Youth Counselling

• To develop partnerships and relationships with the statutory and voluntary sectors to enable the continued expansion of the work of WYC.

• To lead, develop and motivate the team to be collaborative and professional in their thinking and delivery, setting clear examples of excellence and best practice. Financial Management •

To prepare WYC’s Annual Budget in conjunction with the Treasurer and monitor income and expenditure within the budget agreed by the Board of Trustees, including authorising expenditure within the limits set by the Board.

• To oversee the financial administration of the organisation’s accounts and liaise with the Treasurer or the appointed financial accountant and advisors.

• To manage contracts, funding bids, monitor grants and report to funders. Robust Governance

• To advise the Board and ensure WYC complies with its responsibilities as an employer, ensuring that the organisation’s policy and practice meets legal requirements and supports best practice.

• To enable and manage the change from WYC being an unincorporated charity to an incorporated charity. • To act as the organisation’s Company Secretary to ensure the organisation meets all its responsibilities as a charity.

Other • To ensure the offices at WYC and all equipment are well maintained to enable a safe and healthy work space for all staff and users of the premises

• To represent WYC to funders, corporate organisations, statutory and voluntary agencies in order to promote the work of the charity.

• To take part in management and recruitment of staff and volunteers. • To manage personal administrative needs including use of computer.

• To be flexible in adapting the needs of the post according to the changing and emerging needs of WYC and to undertake other duties and responsibilities from time to time commensurate with the grade of the post.

• To ensure all staff and volunteers are appropriately trained and qualified.

Applications will only be accepted via the application process outlined on our website under our vacancies section. To apply for this position, download the application pack and return it by post or email as indicated on the Application Form.

Contact us for more information on our website or email us

Part-time hours: 30 per week

Application deadline: 19/02/2021

Expected start date: 01/04/2021

This is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced and professional manager. We need an inspiring leader with a track record in managing operations who can deliver against ambitious and challenging targets. The role requires a good mix of business, land and people management skills, along with some knowledge of inland waterways and the not-for-profit sector. You will need resourcefulness and initiative, but the post offers considerable freedom and brings the opportunity to make a substantial impact to improve the lives and environment of staff, customers and stakeholders alike.

The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation runs from Springfield Basin (Chelmsford) to Heybridge Basin (near Maldon), 14.5 miles to the east.The Navigation runs through some of the most picturesque countryside of central Essex and it is Essex Waterways Ltd’s responsibility to maintain and enhance this for public benefit.

The General Manager is head of the paid staff on the waterway, and is responsible for the day-to-day running of all aspects of the Navigation. Although a subsidiary of The Inland Waterways Association, Essex Waterways Ltd is a small organisation with large responsibilities; resources are scarce and the organisation is reliant upon the goodwill and generosity of a wide range of volunteers and support of the wider community. The post of General Manager is a substantial commitment and responsibility. It should be considered more a way of life than just a job. The post-holder will be a pillar of the local community, available and able to deal with emergencies at all times. Weekend, bank holiday and evening work is likely to be essential, for which time-in-lieu will be allowed. The post-holder will require initiative, resourcefulness and life-experience, will be efficient and IT literate and should not be afraid to get their hands dirty with practical work.

The Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation is widely recognised as being well-run and is looked upon as a good example of engaging the community in running a successful waterway and raising standards where others before have tried and not been successful. The position of General Manager is key to the successful continuance of the Navigation, and is a demanding position requiring full attention.

Salary £50,000 + 8% pension contribution + 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + relocation expenses + flexible working

Further details, full vacancy pack and application details from 'apply on  website' link

We’re experts in making the world a cleaner, longer lasting place – and we’re on a mission to ensure that we use our resources sustainably.

We work with businesses, governments and consumers around the world on ambitious and imaginative projects to achieve this.  We have a number of recognised citizen facing behaviour change brands and campaigns, including Love Food Hate Waste and Recycle Now.

We run an international network of partners for our ground-breaking Love Food Hate Waste brand and have plans for our other award-winning brands.  This is where we need your help.

We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to develop and manage our global network of licensees.  These include local governments, NGO’s and not for profits and businesses working in a range of countries.  The focus of this role is managing a portfolio of positive, deep working relationships with existing partners and growing the network by fundraising and identifying and bringing on board new members. 

This is a new role in WRAP, we’re looking for someone who can spot opportunities and isn’t afraid to pick up the phone to new contacts and initiate a discussion.  We’d like a problem solver, someone who can translate technical language into sharable content and a self-starter.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate a variety of influencing and negotiation styles to engage organisations at all levels to secure commitment, action and income.  We’re looking for someone who is a strong collaborator with experience of working with networks.  Relationship management experience is also essential, as is evidence of delivering successful projects.  Flexibility on working hours will be required to accommodate liaison with partners in differing time zones, the role may also require some international travel in the future. 

This is a full-time, permanent role, currently remotely based; post-COVID the successful candidate will be required to attend either the Banbury or Cardiff office on a regular basis.  Our preference is for candidates who are available to start immediately because we have exciting opportunities that we want to be able to take up. 

Please refer to the job description below for further details about what the role entails and the job essentials.

WRAP welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, disability or race.

To apply, please visit the WRAP website to complete an application form and send to us, along with your CV.

Interviews will be held w/c 8th February 2021.

WRAP has achieved ISO9001:2015 certification for our design, development, management and delivery of programmes and projects which provide resource sustainable solutions.

Women’s Aid in Luton (WAIL) has been established for over 40 years.  We are the sole provider of refuge accommodation in Luton for women and children fleeing domestic violence and abuse and are the lead delivery partner for refuge and community based services to women with complex support needs.  As a member of Women’s Aid England, we are committed to enabling survivors to be able to lead safe and independent lives.

Our constantly changing environment presents us with both challenges and opportunities and we are looking for a leader who can embrace these to build a robust and resilient organisation, which is fit for the future.

The Chief Executive Officer is our most senior staff member, reporting to the Board of Trustees and leading the Organisation on all aspects of our strategy, finance, risk, commercial development and transformative service delivery.

This post would potentially suit someone who is looking to progress into their first CEO role; but who has established senior management skills, experience of strategic planning and of reporting to a non-executive Board.  If you can demonstrate experience of contributing to the development and achievement of organisational aims and objectives, this role could be for you. 

You should be able to demonstrate experience of contract management, within the context of service delivery and of budgetary management with a proven track record of securing funding through application and tendering processes.  In addition, you will have experience of leading change management and of being responsive to the needs of service-users and stakeholder through the transformation of services.  An understanding of the charity sector is desirable and you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to addressing violence against women and girls.  You will also have a proven track record of building and maintaining networks and working with partner agencies and other key stakeholders.

WAIL undertakes values-based recruitment and you will be required to demonstrate how your own values and behaviours are aligned with our values of; Commitment, Integrity, Leadership, Progress, Empowerment and Working Together.

Due to the sensitive nature if this role we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1).  Applicants will be required to have a satisfactory enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

PA & Admin Manager – Warwickshire and Worcestershire - 37hrs per week – circa £24,000 pro rata

Springfield Mind is the local Mind charity for South Warwickshire and Worcestershire. It works to improve wellbeing to prevent mental health problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire. We have a vacancy for the role of PA & Admin Manager and are seeking a candidate with a positive and proactive approach to lead on the admin functions for the organisation to improve the lives of people living with mental ill health.

The role will support the Executive, including the Board of Trustees, to fulfil their governance responsibilities and provide personal assistance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and secretarial support to the Chairman and Board of Trustees. Working directly to the CEO in the administration of governance systems and processes within Springfield Mind and to manage the facilities, administration and general office functions supporting the organisation’s service delivery and support programmes.  To take the lead in the administrative team, acting as role model, creating and developing a flexible “joined-up” approach.

Closing date: 22nd January 2021

Interviews preliminary set to take place on 28th and 29th January 2021

FULL APPLICATION PACK MUST BE DOWNLOADED AND SUBMITTED

We are looking for a Membership Administrator for a 6 month maternity cover to support our work to promote food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of everyone.

As our Membership Administrator, you will play a crucial role supporting our members by maintaining member records, processing information, sending communications and information.  Our members will find you a delight to work with.  You will be a database whizz and be able to produce meaningful reports from our data.  We are updating our systems, so experience of working to improve an existing database system would be welcome.  You will have experience of membership or subscription-based processes.

You will also help run our financial activities – processing member transactions, issuing customer invoices, arranging to pay suppliers, reconciling transactions, and liaising with our accountants and auditors.  You will probably be familiar with Sage, Xero or another accounting package.

We are a small team, so we all muck in to keep things running smoothly.

If you are interested in developing your membership and finance skills, join us to help put our ambitious plans to grow our membership into practise. 

Send us your CV and a cover letter - please ensure you have read the person specification. We will look at applications as we receive them.  If we think you could be right for the role, we will ask you to come in to meet us.

No agencies please.

Salary: £24-26K

The post will be homebased while the Covid-19 restrictions are in place.  Our office is based in Hammersmith, London W6, and regular attendance at the office is envisaged as restrictions ease.

We are the UK’s leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology. We are an internationally respected independent membership body, supporting food professionals through knowledge sharing and professional recognition.

Our core aim is the advancement of food science and technology based on impartial science and knowledge sharing.

Our membership comprises individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, from students to experts, working across a wide range of disciplines within the sector.

We are a registered charity (no 1121681) and a company limited by guarantee (no 930776)

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
We’re looking for a hands-on, creative, and highly organised Media Content Producer. A core member of a growing Brand and Marketing team, our Media Content Producer will work with colleagues across Crisis, including our frontline services and people directly affected by homelessness, to bring our work and our knowledge about homelessness to life.

About you
You’ll deliver compelling multimedia content for our website, social and external channels. You’ll inspire audiences including supporters, potential supporters, people facing or experiencing homelessness and staff. 
As our Media Content Producer you’ll have an in-depth understanding of, and passion for multimedia content.

Key responsibilities:
•  Experience of storyboarding, scripting, producing, and shooting video {showreel review}. 
•  Excellent editing skills.
•  Ability to shape briefs, with strong organisational and project management skills to deal with competing priorities.
•  Experience of managing video and photography workflows and shoots. 
•  Ability to work with a wide range of people and put contributors at ease.
•  An audience-focused and evidence-based approach, with the ability to apply audience insight to creative work.
•  Demonstrable experience of producing and optimising content for social media including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. 
•  Build excellent, collaborative relationships with a willingness to embrace feedback.
In addition to key responsibilities, the below is desirable; but not essential:
•  Experience setting up and maintaining a clear film workflow and asset management system.
•  Experience developing animated content.
•  Experience developing inclusive and accessible content.

Benefits
As a member of the Brand and Marketing team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

- Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
- Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days.

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

How to Apply 
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Monday 8th February 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of successful creative digital engagement, including managing social media tools and in the production of marketing campaigns using Adobe Creative Suite and e-marketing platforms. We are also looking for someone with excellent communication and implementation skills, who will enjoy the challenge of working in a growing team at a time of transition. This role requires someone motivated by their Christian faith with a personal interest and concern for the people of the Middle East and North Africa.

The Communications Team sits within the External Engagement Department, ensuring a high level of content, quality, style and messaging for all the internal and external communications of SAT-7 UK. It manages all editorial and publication processes and a range of themed communications and campaigns to external channels, including digital, news, public relations and media. It also acts as a hub, developing and profiling resources and materials for all teams. The teams work together on various projects and activities to ensure that every aspect of the strategy is connected and delivers a coherent public brand, maximising every potential opportunity for engagement, influence and income.

The Digital Content & Communications Officer (DCCO) reports to the Communications Manager and has overall responsibility for digital content creation, digital marketing and social media.

• CONTENT: Create and deliver engaging and inspiring rich media content across a range of digital channels, including web, email, social media and other digital marketing platforms. 
• EMAILS: Work with colleagues in the Communications Team and across the organisation to build, test and send responsive email templates for all SAT-7 UK’s email requirements (meeting SAT-7’s brand guidelines and conforming to industry standards). Use Email marketing tool DotDigital to develop automated communications that strengthen supporter engagement and convert recipients into committed donors.
• SOCIAL MEDIA: Develop the strategy for and oversee all social media platforms, including reviewing insights and analytics for different platforms. Work closely with other team members to deliver strong social media content and engagement across various platforms, chiefly Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
• MARKETING: Oversee digital marketing of SAT-7 resources and campaigns through social media advertising, external agencies and other channels as required, to engage more deeply with existing supporters and donors, acquire new supporters and to raise funds for SAT-7 UK.
• WEBSITE: Support the Digital Communications Officer in developing and updating SAT-7’s website as an inspiring platform to raise profile, income and engagement.

To apply you must submit your CV, Cover letter and application form

Please note that applications are welcome before the closing date and we may call for interviews and appoint earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Off The Record Twickenham (OTR) seeks an experienced and skilled Administrator to assist a small staff team in the efficient and effective running of the office and administrative functions at OTR and to support its counselling and information services for young people.

Main responsibilities of the post

• To act as first point of contact for enquiries, including responding sensitively to referrals from young people, their parents/carers, and other agencies, and to ensure the efficient management of the Counselling Waiting List
• To promote OTR’s activities, through website, social media and other digital channels and communications, and to keep OTR’s website relevant, informative and up to date
• To assist the Board of Trustees on matters of governance, and with specific, stand-alone strategic and fundraising projects. 
• To provide high quality administrative and secretarial support to the staff team, which will include office management and facilities tasks;  to ensure that management information and filing systems are methodical and accessible, and that there is full compliance with the principles of data protection and confidentiality on behalf of all service users

 
Working Conditions 
Office-based in Church Street Twickenham, 5 days per week. Hours to be negotiated but to include some afternoon/early evening work. 
There may be an occasional need to provide sessional cover for the counselling sessions. 

SUMMARY

We are looking for an Operations Manager to work with our London-based team. You will be conscientious, with an attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills, and above all have a strong commitment to social and environmental justice. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation working at the nexus of human rights and tropical forest protection.

Reporting to the ED, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the organisation and ensuring these are carried out in accordance with agreed policies and processes including internal systems, compliance and safeguarding.

THE ROLE

Human resources

• Ensuring the organisation is appropriately staffed and skilled to fulfil its strategic direction.
• Working with other Senior Management Team members and line managers to ensure the charity recruits, trains and retains outstanding members of staff.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of RFUK’s HR strategies and policies.
• Building a highly inclusive and supportive culture ensuring team members thrive and organisational outcomes are met.
• Leading on effective processes for recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, appraisals and training of staff.
• Providing strategic HR advice, acting as a point of contact for staff and managers in relation to employment law.
• HR administration, including management of our online HR system, HR documentation and monitoring of key dates in the employee lifecycle.

Organisational policies and compliance

• Overseeing the development and upkeep of RFUK’s internal governance documents and procedures in line with UK legislation and aid sector standards.

• In conjunction with the Programmes team, ensuring compliance with international donor requirements and integrating these into our organisational policies where appropriate.

• Serving as RFUK’s data protection officer.

• Ensuring adherence to our code of conduct with employees, beneficiaries, partners, funders and all those who come into contact with RFUK.
• With Programmes staff, ensuring that all staff are fully aware of and comply with the prescribed policies and procedures, including travel safety and security arrangements, anti-bribery, safeguarding, procurement etc.

Finance

With the Finance Manager:

• Preparation and monitoring of organisational budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Assisting with the annual organisational audit and project-specific audits and coordinating/incorporating any required changes.
• Ensuring value for money and maximising financial efficiency in the internal functioning of the organisation.
• Assisting with banking facilities and payment runs, including international transfers.
• Management of cash held in the office; assisting with regular cash reconciliations.
• Liaising with the Programmes team to ensure that required financial information is made publicly available (e.g. in compliance with the International Aid Transparency Initiative, Charity Commission etc.).

General operations

• Ensuring there are adequate internal communications systems to enable staff to carry out their jobs effectively.
• Assisting with coordination of office meetings, organisational away days and no travel weeks.
• Participating in regular SMT meetings.
• Liaising with the Board and the ED in ensuring that regular Board meetings are held, agendas set and outcomes implemented.
• Ensuring that the highest possible standards are established and maintained for the RFUK staff’s working environment, and that infrastructure such as IT and other systems are adequate for staff to carry out their work.
• Carrying out other tasks as may be requested by the Executive Director.

PROFILE AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• A minimum of 5-years’ experience as an operations manager in a small to medium size organisation

• Demonstrable experience developing and improving organisational policies in accordance with regulatory changes and industry best practice

• HR management experience and demonstrable knowledge of best practice in the field

• Excellence in compliance and risk management with advanced knowledge of UK and international regulatory environment

• Ability to set and manage organisational budgets

• Degree in relevant field

• Excellent command of Microsoft programmes, including Excel

Desirable

• Experience of working in charity sector, particularly international development
• French or Spanish speaking
• Knowledge of safeguarding requirements

Personal attributes

• Strong personal commitment to RFUK’s mission and to social and environmental justice in general

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Careful and conscientious with demonstrable attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• Proactive, collaborative and approachable
• Personal integrity
• Interest in human rights & environmental issues

SUMMARY, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Hours, remuneration and place of work:

The post is offered on a 2-year fixed term contract with possibility of extension. The role will be subject to a 6-month probationary period.

The post is a full-time position, based on a 35-hour working week in our North London office. Remote working will be in operation during lockdown.

The starting salary is £41,869 gross per annum.

Monthly salary is paid by Bank Automated Credit transfer, on the 25th of every month.

Holidays, sick pay and other benefits are provided in accordance with statutory requirements. 30 days paid leave per year are offered.

Workplace pension (4% employer contribution).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES  

RFUK is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of gender, race, age, physical abilities, religious or sexual persuasion.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send your CV and with a cover letter of two pages maximum, explaining your motivation and providing concrete evidence of why you are suitable for the position. Please also specify where you saw this job advertisement.

The deadline for submission is 31 January 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

THE RAINFOREST FOUNDATION UK

The Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting indigenous peoples and traditional populations of the world’s rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfil their rights to land, life and livelihood.

Bradford Service Manager 

Specialist Autism Services are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Service Manager to lead our provision at our Bradford site.  We are really keen to get an excellent manager on board, who is looking for a new challenge, to drive this service forward and maintain our high-quality standards. 

Specialist Autism Services provides a unique blend of education and care.  We deliver a strengths-based autism specific personalised learning programme, to develop social, communication and employment skills which empower our members to engage with new opportunities, make informed choices, achieve their goals, maximising independence and inclusion.

We offer a wide variety of different workshops, such as creative arts, drama, money and business, wellbeing and personal development, community engagement, employability, and independent living.  Although the subjects are very different, the workshops are all similar in that individuals are supported according to their individual learning style, to enable individuals to progress towards their personal goals. 

As the Service Manager your role will be to oversee the delivery and development of the Bradford site and will have the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated and passionate staff team. 

In return we will offer you a salary of £27,000 a year, a good company pension package, 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and an additional birthday leave day, sociable working hours, comprehensive training as part of the induction, free car parking and the chance to join a team of like-minded individuals who are kind, caring, compassionate and dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the Autism Spectrum. 

If you are looking for a long and rewarding career, where you can really make a difference to the lives of the people we support, and you feel that you have the right values, attitude and experience for this role then we are keen to hear from you. 

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Experience of working with adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition.

• Experience of leading or managing a team. 

• Experience of service management. 

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and representing an organisation at external events. 

• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. 

• Experience of monitoring, reviewing, and auditing information for quality assurance purposes. 

• NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent. 

• Full UK driving license. 

To Make an Application:  

• Please send your CV 

• Applications sent in any other format or via any other route/email address will not be accepted

• We will contact candidates for interview by email

• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non- shortlisted applicants

Specialist Autism Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Specialist Autism Services) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check. Specialist Autism Services is a Disability Confident Leader and an Equal Opportunities employer. Please note, we do not work with recruitment agencies. 

The iconic Poppy factory in Richmond employs disabled veterans and dependants to produce poppies and wreaths for the Royal Family and for The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and we organise and host the nation’s annual Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.   The Poppy Factory is also the country’s leading employment charity for veterans with health conditions or impairments. We work with businesses across the country to provide bespoke opportunities and employment support for hundreds of disabled veterans of all ages and from all Services, helping them to restore financial independence through sustainable and rewarding work.

We are seeking to recruit a Production Manager as replacement for our current manager who is retiring in May.  We will require a candidate of the highest calibre to fill this position of which the key duties include:

• Responsibility for production of the annual order for The Royal British Legion “Poppy Appeal” and for provision of items to the Royal Family, ensuring Remembrance wreaths and symbols are produced in sufficient quantity, on time and in accordance with the required quality standards.
• Management of the production staff team who include wounded, injured or sick veterans or veterans disabled dependants’, taking responsibility for recruitment, training and performance management, ensuring that the team are motivated to achieve optimum performance taking account of their individual abilities.
• Providing support to the Director of Production & Estate in ongoing development and forward planning for the production operation; ensuring production systems and processes are organised to be cost-effective and efficient.
• Support for the planning and delivery of the annual Field of Remembrance

Working as a member of the production and estate management team, candidates must be able to demonstrate high calibre production management and team working skills; flexible, resourceful and resilient with a can do approach; you must have understanding and empathy with the needs of a diverse staff team and the wounded, injured and sick veteran community, whom we serve.  Full details of the knowledge, experience and skills required are outlined in the person specification. 

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer.  Salary for the role is in the range £38,000 to £40,000 per annum.  The post is offered on a permanent contract and we offer an excellent benefits package of which includes:

• Generous paid leave entitlement
• Excellent company pension scheme
• Company paid life assurance
• Reservists’ leave

How to apply

For the full job description and more information about the role, please download the candidate pack.

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Jeff Short, Director of Production and the Estate.

The deadline for completed applications is midnight Monday, 15 February 2021

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Jeff Short.

No agencies please

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Poppy Factory is committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion.  Our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your application whether you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working.