Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We’re looking to recruit an excellent data administrator to join the Continuous Improvement function. It’s an opportunity to use your skills on a range of fascinating and important issues seen by our clients within the Help to Claim programme.

You’ll have experience of undertaking data analysis, collating and interpreting data, and report writing. 

Just as importantly, you’ll have a passion for using data to solve problems and in providing insight to a wide variety of stakeholders which informs the way we deliver our service. 

This is a great role if you want to have a direct impact in forming the way we deliver and help those who depend on us. 

Our roles are open to discussion about flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.

We welcome applications from Local Citizens Advice staff and are open to arranging secondments.

​​​​The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all

successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date. 

Closing date: 19/09/2021

Interview date: 27/09/2021 - 28/09/2021

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

This is a new role in the Wales Funded Services team, which is part of the Operations directorate at National Citizens Advice. The team are responsible for the operational design, implementation and delivery of core client facing services in Wales delivered by Citizens Advice.

In the role you’ll assist and support the team with the administration of our e-referral system, working closely with teams at National Citizens Advice and local Citizens Advice offices across Wales.

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. ​​​​​​​

Closing Date: 19th September 2021

PA to Chief Executive

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial and organisational support to the Chief Executive.

Position: PA to Chief Executive

Location: Huddersfield (with some flexibility for home working) and occasional travel  

Hours: Full time, 37 hours/week with occasional out of hours 

Salary: Circa 25-26k depending upon experience

Duration: Permanent 

About the role:

As Personal Assistant you will provide first class support to the Chief Executive and act as the primary point of contact for Trustees, the senior management team, colleagues and external organisations.

Other key duties will include:

• Communicate effectively with Trustees, staff and external agencies
• Organise the Chief Executive’s diary
• Organise travel and accommodation
• Deal with correspondence
• Organise, facilitate and gather information for board meetings
• Company secretarial duties to cover the completion of Annual Returns
• Work closely with the HR team for the effective smooth running of daily office administration

About you:

To be successful in the role of Personal Assistant you will need the following skills and experience:

• Secretarial/business administration or office qualification
• Proven experience within a senior administrative/secretarial role
• Previous experience of Board and committee procedures
• Experience of report writing and meeting tight deadlines
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment
• Excellent communication and IT skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Access
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
• Ability to build relationships internally and externally

Although not essential, an understanding of charitable organisations would also be highly beneficial for this role.

About the Organisation 

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish. 

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society. 

You may also have experience in areas such as: Personal Assistant, PA to CEO, Executive Assistant, PA to Board of Directors, PA to Group Directors etc.

In 2019, TLG was named the best charity to work for in the UK by the prestigious Sunday Times Best Not-for Profit Organisations to Work For!

As TLG Education Centres grow we are looking to appoint a well-organised Systems Coordinator to provide strategic leadership to their administration. As a key member of the Education Centre Development (ECD) team, you will drive greater efficiency, effectiveness and impact across our Education Centres, by developing and maintaining robust, adaptable administrative systems and processes fit to support the significant growth we anticipate.

The vision is for a leader and motivator of people who can balance strong knowledge of systems development with the need to equip people. The post-holder will be able to lead up, across and down within the organisation to ensure key outcomes and deadlines are achieved. With a proactive instinct and great attention to detail, they will lead the development of administrative support systems to equip the Education Centres to operate with excellence. The post-holder will be naturally inquisitive, constantly discovering and leading through new ways of working to enable greater efficiency, productivity and impact. This is a role for a leader with ambition who thrives in a fast-paced atmosphere of creative problem-solving and striving for better ways of doing things. Training on education-specific programmes will be provided, but a systematic and solutions-focussed mindset is essential.

We are looking to recruit an individual with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. TLG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff including volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

TLG welcomes applications from many diverse backgrounds to enable us to better reflect the needs of the communities we serve.

The deadline for applications is Monday 11th October.

Are you a confident and outstanding coach with excellent leadership and organisational skills and a passion to work as part of the local church to transform communities? We are now hiring a Spear Centre Manager for Spear centres in Leeds (in partnership with Bridge Community Church) and North Kensington (in partnership with HTB Church).

Please see location specific job descriptions attached for more information.

Deadline for applications: 3rd October 2021

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information.

Responsibilities include: 

• Oversight of Spear Programme, coaching young people facing barriers to employment into fulfilling, sustainable work or education
• Partnership liaison, building a network of local referrer relationships, and managing donor relationships
• Line management and training of the Lead Coach and Graduate Coach
• Active participation in and support for the partner church staff team and mission
• Site management of the Spear training room and facilities

Person Specification:

• An active Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of the partner church.
• Dynamic and engaging coach with an enthusiasm for and direct experience of coaching and training techniques.
• Qualifications at degree level or equivalent and 2+ years’ experience in training and development design and delivery.
• Heart for working with young people and commitment to transforming urban communities.
• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, with a sense of humour and fun
• Strong leadership and management skills, highly self-motivated with strong initiative and the ability to translate ideas in to practice.
• Excellent administration, time management and organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritise workload.
• Excellent Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and PowerPoint competence, with accurate and efficient typing and work methods.
• Excellent communication skills and telephone manner, and a sense of professionalism and competence. 

Please see the attached Job Description for a more detailed list of responsbilities, and information on salary and benefits.

We are looking for a dynamic Team Coordinator to provide administrative, financial, and business support to the Director of Impact and Evidence, and their team, to enable them to deliver on their objectives by providing seamless support and delivery. The successful candidate will:

• Understand the needs of the team, the context in which we operate, and focus on problem-solving and working with others to meet objectives.
• Help teams work effectively, maintain partnerships and relationships (internally and externally) and ensure value for money.

Please note that we are currently piloting hybrid working, allowing you to work up to 3 days at home. Our newly opened Leeds Hub is located in central Leeds (LS1 5SH).

This is a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills whilst bringing about social transformation in the local community as a powerful expression of the Christian life and faith.

We are recruiting for Graduate Coaches to join Spear teams from mid-October in Leeds, Bristol, Harrow and Bethanl Green (London), as well as other centres from January 2022 onwards.

This is an amazing opportunity to join our experienced and passionate team of coaches to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome challenges to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

What will you do?

- Coach on Spear Foundation

The year-long programme kicks off with Spear Foundation, a 6-week initial phase running 6 times a year at each Centre. We coach young people facing barriers to employment around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equipping them with the skills to stay there. You’ll be given all the training needed to deliver this, preparing and coaching group and 1-1 sessions, and support the daily administrative function of the programme. You’ll also oversee the Spear Celebration Events at the end of each programme, assigning roles, organising volunteers, and planning equipment/resources.

- Spear Career

You’ll meet with trainees 1:1 on a regular basis as part of the ongoing support offered to those who complete Spear Foundation, supporting them to stay in work and progress over the year that follows.

- External Relationship-Building

You’ll purposefully build relationships with relevant professionals at local organisations, and communicate directly with young people, to encourage referrals onto the Spear programme.

- Intentional Church Community

Spear Graduate Coaches are directly employed by the partner church at which their Centre is based, meaning you’re part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community, whilst remaining robustly supported by the Resurgo coaching team and expertise. Part of your role is establish a personal presence within the community as your regular place of worship, and build a strong and committed network of supporters in the partner church to help source employment, funding and volunteer opportunities for Spear. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with church staff to engage trainees in the wider church programme, helping them find community and explore life’s big questions.

What will you gain?

- Christian Leadership Skills  through continual feedback, vulnerability, and challenge, and have opportunities to practise these skills in regular staff prayer meetings for both Resurgo and the church, as well as in Spear team meetings and events. 

- Social Impact Awareness – you’ll gain a working understanding of the issues affecting your church’s community, work with the church to tailor Spear accordingly and understand effective and meaningful ways of measuring this impact.

- Excellent coaching capability, through the iLM accredited 5-day ‘Coaching for Leadership’ programme or our extended bespoke version for all Graduate coaches, the 2 week Coaching Academy. You’ll continue to develop your coaching skills while delivering the Spear programme through intensive on-the-job support and weekly 1-1 mentoring.

- Management skills, so that you have the skills and confidence needed to become a Lead Coach within a year, and then a Spear Centre Manager within 3 years, with responsibility for Centre staff, young people and outcomes.

Person Specification

Please see the Team Guide on the 'work with us' page of our website for the kind of person who thrives with us; below are a few things we’re particularly looking for in this role: 

• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and sense of fun!
• Excellent communication skills, confident face to face communication, and a great telephone manner.
• Desire to grow and learn spiritually and as a leader, including a desire to learn and understand coaching technique.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• A-levels or equivalent are essential; degree level or equivalent qualifications desirable.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary £18,500 (regional) and £20,500 (London) centres, dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme. An additional bursary of up to £5,000 is available for UK minority ethnic candidates and those who have faced disadvantage, as we work with many young people from UK minority ethnic backgrounds and those who have faced barriers to employment. Further information is available from our People and Culture team.
• One year fixed term contract with potential for renewal and excellent progression opportunities - we aim to give all Graduate coaches the skills and training to progress to the role of Centre Manager at one of our Spear centres within 3 years.
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• Flexible locations - please specify your preferred Spear centre on your application
• 25 days annual leave.
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including accredited coaching and leadership training 
• There may be a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes and were Highly Commended in 2021 in the Princess Royal Training Award: Covid Commendation.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We are looking for two outstanding people to recruit for the position of Policy Research Assistant in the Energy Retail Markets team and Policy Research Assistant in the Consumer & Public Services team at Citizens Advice.  

The roles 

As a member of our policy research teams, you will work across different policy areas, using a wide range of research methods and creating outputs including blogs, reports, presentations and events. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You will feed into our work influencing policy makers such as parliamentarians, the civil service, regulators and industry and you will work closely with our world-class news, campaigns, public affairs and data teams.

Energy retail markets team 

In energy, our vision is for an energy market that treats everyone fairly, now and in the future. For the energy retail markets team this means tackling the root cause of the issues causing energy consumers harm today, whether it be insufficient support for people in energy debt, poor customer service, reducing the harm of supplier failures, or more help for people in vulnerable circumstances. 

In the longer term, it also means shaping the reforms that will be needed to help meet the UK’s net zero energy goals, by enabling more innovation and rewarding low carbon choices, while ensuring the market is inclusive and people get the right support and consumer protections to confidently participate. 

In recent years we have achieved significant protections for people on low incomes or in debt and stricter rules for suppliers to ensure they’re able to provide good levels of service. We’ve also helped secure changes which help small businesses engage in the market more readily, and better regulate intermediaries like auto-switchers. 

Consumer and Public Services team

Working in the Consumer and Public Services team provides an exciting opportunity to work on the big issues facing people across the UK today.  In recent years, we’ve helped challenge the “loyalty penalty” paid by loyal and vulnerable customers in essential markets, reducing bills by £260m, lobbied for the introduction of a ban on letting fees, which has saved renters £13million a month, and used our unique data to secure additional support for people during the pandemic. ​​​​​​​

Current work includes influencing policy affecting non-UK nationals with No Recourse to Public Funds; looking at accelerating digitisation in markets to ensure new technologies and sophisticated product design are working for people, not against them; and understanding the impact of the pandemic on debt and household finances. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 4 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham and Leeds, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Closing date: 20/09/2021

Interview date: Late September

This vacancy closes at 23.59 on the closing date. 

Finance Officer
Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Full time, 37 hours with some flexibility to work from home

£27,500 - £31,000 per annum depending on experience

About Us

Yorkshire Cancer Research is the largest independent cancer charity in England. With an ambitious goal of saving 2000 lives a year, it is an exciting time to be joining the charity. Every week in Yorkshire almost 600 people are told they have cancer, by working for Yorkshire Cancer Research you are helping to protect and save these lives.

Yorkshire is big, beautiful and diverse and, as an inclusive employer, our aim is that our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is central to us achieving our strategic goal of saving more lives in our region. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.

Yorkshire Cancer Research is entering an exciting period in its development. As part of this we are expanding our team at our Head Office and a number of new roles are being created. As such, we are now looking for a Finance Officer to support our Finance & Corporate Services team.

The Benefits

We offer all our employees a wide range of benefits including an enhanced contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service), flexible working arrangements, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity leave, career progression, learning and development, wellbeing initiatives, offices within walking distance of Harrogate train station, free onsite parking and a whole lot more.

We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As our Finance Officer, you will strive for excellence in everything you do, have integrity, champion expertise through improvement and innovation and be a great team player. To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please visit our website.

The Role

As a Finance Officer, you will support the Finance team in providing excellent quality and timely management information and statutory reporting, ensuring all financial activities are planned, implemented, monitored and reviewed and all charity projects are supported from a financial perspective, to meet both regulatory requirements and best practice in the sector.

Supporting the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the timely and accurate accounting of restricted and unrestricted income and expenditure. Regularly reconciling bank transactions, balance sheet transactions and creditor / debtor reports. You will assist in the preparation of financial performance reports including monthly management accounts and variance analysis as well as assisting with financial planning; the implementation of systems and controls; supporting with the annual audit; and working with the team to ensure transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner.

Specifically, you will:

• Ensure robust Financial Performance Reporting including assisting with preparation of month end management accounts, analysing income and expenditure by fundraising appeal/campaign, Restricted fund reporting and preparation of year-end financial statements, supporting schedules and information for auditors.
• Work closely with the Research and Relationship teams to implement and maintain financial procedures for all the charity’s activities.
• Undertake daily monitoring of bank balances ensuring income is in line with the charity’s restricted funds agreement. Organise transfers to notice, deposit and treasury accounts. Ensure monthly cash flow statements and forecasts are completed. 
• Ensure efficient transaction processing by working closely with Finance team who process the charity’s receipts, supplier invoices and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Track, monitor and report KPI and financial performance against budget, highlighting variances to Finance Manager.
• Support the Leadership Team in planning effectively and consistently within the charity’s overall budgeting and approvals processes, for the charity’s trading activities and any new activities.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• To be AAT Level 4 and / or Part Qualified / Newly Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or have proven experience in a similar role at a similar level.
• Previous experience of working in a finance function including payments, banking arrangements, accounts preparation and audit and other accounting transactions, adhering to proper controls and processes.
• Experience of liaising with external auditors and a knowledge of business operations processes, preferably in a charity environment.
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise diplomacy and build partnerships and consensus, within teams and among other stakeholders.
• To be able to report and present complex financial information in an accessible and people friendly way to board members and others who do not have expertise in strategic management and accounts.
• To be highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions

Before applying, please visit our website to view the full role profile and visit our Careers Page to find out more about working for Yorkshire Cancer Research.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Claire Wooldridge, People Partner before 19th September. Please read our privacy notice before applying.

The charity is a responsible and flexible employer.  We welcome any discussion for flexible working at interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact us.

We are currently recruiting for Personal Advisors to join the Leaving Care service in a West Yorkshire based authority. To apply for this role you must have previous experience in Leaving Care and be able to hit the ground running.

You will work directly with young people and their families to safeguard and promote their welfare. You will coordinate Pathway Planning duties to support care leavers in their successful transition to adult life.

1. To support the implementation of children & young people's care and pathway plans
2. To prepare young people for a successful transition to adulthood
3. To support care leavers to move towards independence
4. To promote children & young people's participation

Responsibilities of the role:

• Working in a diverse culture

• Working with cases such as Exploitation and Mental Health

• Visiting Looked After Children in Placement and maintain contact
• Providing practical and emotional support to children and young people, parents and carers
• Undertaking Life Story work
• Planning and implementing programmes of agreed work with children/young people and their carers
• Supporting reunification plans by working with parents to equip them with the necessary skills to promote child/young person's appropriate development.
• Contributing to assessments and reviews of the care or pathway plan
• Supporting the transition from school to college
• Giving unbiased and informed advice on matters such as education, training and accommodation
• Working with social workers and other professionals to assist in the preparation and updating of Pathway Plans
• Working with carers to ensure that young people develop good self care skills
• Promoting education, training and employment opportunities
• Liaising as required with Adult Social Care Services, Mental Health Services, Substance Misuse Services to ensure the young person is in receipt of relevant services. Also liaising if required with Probation Services to support the rehabilitation and resettlement of young people serving community services or coming out of custody
• Liaising with accommodation & housing providers to secure appropriate accommodation and tenancies as required
• Ensuring young people receive their entitlements and are aware of their opportunities
• Organising and delivering group work.
• Developing young people's social, leisure and learning opportunities and age appropriate skills.
• Supporting the Children in Care Council and Care Leavers' Forum
• Advocating with and on behalf of the children and their families

Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £200 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £200 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Rhys Berryman, call today on 0113 220 7540 or email [email protected] Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The role of the Calderdale Quality and Engagement Officer is central to the continued success and development of VAC projects across Calderdale. 

Reporting to the VAC Quality and Engagement Lead, you will support the delivery and further roll-out of the Quality 4 Health + Wellbeing accreditation across Calderdale by recruiting and supporting local organisations. You will also develop and deliver a range of projects and activities to involve and promote the participation of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) and wider communities in a range of engagement activities specifically focusing on Engagement Champions, an asset based programme.  

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th October (midnight).  To apply for the role, please submit your CV and supporting statement (no longer than 2 sides of A4 Arial 12 font) describing how you meet the requirements within the Job description and Person Specification (using examples to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, experience and key characteristics) and apply via Charity Job.

NOTE: If a supporting statement is not submitted as part of the application it will not be shortlisted.

If shortlisted for interview, you will be sent a pre employment form to complete and send back.

Deadline for submission of applications is Tuesday 5th October  (midnight).

Interviews dates Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st October.

Marketing Assistant
Reference: AUG20216307
Location: Dearne Valley - Old Moor
Hours: Part Time role 7.5 hours per week (one day a week)
Salary: £17,960.00 - £19,925.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance and Annual Leave
Duration: 12 months

What’s this role?

RSPB Old Moor is a wetland wildlife reserve in South Yorkshire, within easy reach of local communities and a great place for people of all ages to discover wildlife.  We have secured funding from the NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) for a programme of events and activities and we need your help to increase our reach!

As our marketing assistant, you can put the skills and knowledge learnt in your marketing qualification to practice.  This flexible part-time role (one day a week) offers a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to begin a marketing career to gain experience by working for the UK’s largest wildlife conservation charity.

What will I be doing?

• Market and promote the reserve and it’s activity plan, part of our NLHF project, to engage with visitors and the communities, using social media, online communication, blogs, press releases, flyers and posters.  This will raise the profile of RSPB Old Moor and help it become known as a great day out and a place to visit.
• Collaborate with colleagues to set and implement a detailed marketing delivery plan that ensures events are publicised well and in a timely manner in order to increase income and membership.
• Work with your line manager to allocate the marketing budget and evaluate spending.
• Attend events and activities so you can better promote them. You might gather feedback or take photos to continually improve the quality of events and events marketing.

Who would suit this role?

• Are you a current or recent graduate keen to kick start your career?  This entry level role is designed and funded to provide industry experience for an individual seeking experience for a career in publicity and marketing.
• Someone who can applying marketing knowledge and techniques to meet Old Moor’s needs
• Someone with excellent working knowledge of social media and online platforms (for example Twitter and Facebook) and able to create engaging content to use them as a marketing and promotional tool.
• You will be able to communicate in a clear manner at many levels to develop shared understanding.
• Someone who sees the value of the RSPB’s mission to save nature in order to communicate that in marketing.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent entry level opportunity to gain experience within an internationally recognised charity
• Apply your marketing knowledge to make a positive and measurable difference
• Induction and regular line manager support.  Internal training courses via iLearn.
• One day per week (7.5 hours) based at the reserve with flexibility around your course.
• Salary at National Living wage.
• References to enhance future job applications.

What’s the RSPB?

The RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) is the largest conservation charity in the UK.  We manage nature reserves throughout the UK and campaign to protect wildlife.  A key part of our mission is engaging with people on our reserve through events and activities.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

Closing date: 23:59, 18 September 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form to evidence of how your meet the skills, knowledge, and experience requested.

No agencies please.

*** Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2022 ***

About Us

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays it's part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

We are looking for a Participation Project Leader who will help support the development, delivery, and evaluation of our community engagement activities within the Yorkshire & North East region. 

The post holder will build effective relationships with local communities/partner organisations to develop and deliver a variety of projects/activities for a range of people including young people (13 & 25 yrs old).  This work will be delivered through both digital and face to face engagement.

Location & Coverage

The role will be based working from home, with the allocation of a nearby Hub for collaborative working in Leeds.

This is a regional role but there will be an expectation that the successful candidate will be able travel to attend meetings or fieldwork throughout the regional waterway network. 

About the role

Key Accountabilities: 

• Develop and deliver a diverse programme of participatory activities, project and events that meet the specific needs and interests of local communities. 
• Lead on the delivery of the Trust initiatives including local Plastics Challenge, Lets programme, preventative health programmes within defined geographic locations. 
• Lead on monitoring and evaluating the programmes and activities. 
• Initiate, develop and maintain positive and strong relations with key stakeholders, partners and communities including; schools, universities, local authorities, businesses, uniformed groups, canoe clubs, canal societies, other charities etc. 
• Lead on the delivery of community consultation events to promote the Trust and its aims, meet local people and identify local issues and priorities that may inform the development of the programmes locally. 
• Ensure participation is representative of the diverse and varied local communities involved. 
• Work with regional operations team to plan, deliver, and manage volunteers. 
• Work with regional teams to deliver the priorities of the region and work closely with the Regional Directors and the leadership team to develop models for participatory activities that can be utilized across the Trust network of canal and waterways. 
• Manage the participatory project budget
• Work with the Trust's digital and communications teams to positively promote to the Trust and the outcomes delivered. 
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion bg challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.

DBS

As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.

This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.

A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case by case basis.

About You

Work experience

• Comprehensive working knowledge of issues relating to young people including safeguarding.
• Considerable experience of collaborative working and developing and delivering social action / youth projects in partnership with other relevant organisations.
• Substantial experience of community engagement and relationship management.
• Experiencing managing volunteers.
• Proven experience of working with people and growing engagement.
• Proven experience of working in the third sector / voluntary organisation.
• Some knowledge of working safety.
• Proven experience of planning and managing practical activities for volunteer groups.
• Experience in canoeing and/or water based recreation activities (Desirable).
• Experience of working in an outdoor visitor focused environment (Desirable).
• Experience of developing and supporting youth leadership opportunities (Desirable).

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to inform, help and advise participants, volunteers, staff and partners and liaise with other professionals using a wide range of media.
• Excellent listening skills and high levels of empathy and understanding.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, managing a diverse workload.
• Project management & problem-solving skills.
• The ability to enthuse and motivate individuals and teams of both volunteers and staff.

 Qualifications and Attainments

• Degree / HND / NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in Youth / Community or Event Management or similar area (Desirable).
• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety (Desirable).
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable).

*** Driving is integral to the role - driving licence is essential and use of your own vehicle ***

Applications 

To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

What We Offer 

In addition to your annual salary of £23,700 (FTE), we can offer competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found all of which can be found via our 'apply' portal. 

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations.  Come and put your skills to use on our waterways.

Find out more about the work we do and opportunities we have on our website. 

Support Worker

Join before 30th September 2021 to receive a bonus of £500

Are you interested in a career where you will make a real difference in young people’s lives? Do you understand the challenges which young people face in daily life? Is a career as a Support Worker the next step in life for you?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-25 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or may have experienced previous admissions and/or placement breakdowns. The young people they care for often require a high level of support and dynamic approach to risk management in order to support problems they may have with self-harming, behaviour and emotional regulation. Our client's aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic, least restrictive approach to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life.

Our client is currently looking for a kind, caring and friendly person to join their professional team as a Support Worker. Experience is not essential and full training will be provided but understanding the issues young people face in their daily life will really help to make a difference.

You will be based within their residential home in Liversedge, working shifts over a 37.5 hour working week, consisting of earlies, lates, sleep ins & nights when required to support the service. Flexibility will be required.

Company Benefits

- Competitive pay (£9.66 p/h + £100 bonus after completing 6-month probation)
- 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Rising to 27 days holiday plus bank holidays with service)
- Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care)
- Enhanced company pension
- Life Assurance (2 x annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Paid Induction (Running over 3 days)
- Free on-site parking
- Paid Enhanced DBS check
- Healthcare Cashplan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Programme / 24-hour Counselling Service
- Online shopping discounts, free eye tests and various other benefits
- The opportunity for internal promotions & progression
- Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral)
- Regular social events and recognition schemes (‘Employee of the year awards’, Summer & Christmas parties)

Your role as a Support Worker

- To carry out direct and indirect care of young people with complex mental health needs
- To work in a team, giving the highest standard of care possible to the young people.
- To closely follow individual care plans and support young people with education, shopping, and social and leisure activities.
- To carry out multiple interventions involving the delivery of care to young people
- To promote independence amongst the young people
- To provide support, advice and information to the young people, parents and other carers
- To carry out further duties as per the attached document (Writing reports, general office admin etc)

Requirements of a Support Worker

- Flexibility - Your role will involve working shifts including sleep ins/weekends/Bank Holidays
- Good verbal communication skills and the ability to listen to others
- Good written skills and the ability to write basic reports and record information accurately
- IT Literate (Able to write emails and use Microsoft Office)
- An understanding of the issues around confidentiality
- An understanding of safeguarding
- Professional working boundaries between staff and service users
- Ability to remain calm in emergencies, supporting others during difficult situations

Desirable Criteria

- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Care
- Previous experience of working with young people who have mental health needs

If you are interested in joining an enthusiastic, motivated business who thrive in developing and rebuilding young people and young adults with complex difficulties then please apply today.

Please note that our client does not accept CV’s and the application must be completed in full.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all interviews will be held over video platform.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community.

They reserve the right to close the advert early, should they appoint a suitable candidate.

Our client is a CQC registered organisation and therefore all staff who work in or visit any of their residential homes will have to demonstrate evidence that they have received the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment.

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