Supporter Services Assistant 

Permanent 

Salary: £20,000 - £23,000 per annum

Full time – 37.5 hours a week 

London N1 

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 6th December 2021

Interviews: w/c 13th December 2021

An exciting opportunity for a Supporter Services Assistant has arisen at World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). 

World Cancer Research Fund champions the latest and most authoritative scientific research from around the world on cancer prevention and survival through diet, weight and physical activity, so that we can empower people to make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their cancer risk.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, along with practical experience in dealing with telephone enquiries and making outbound calls. You will also need to be proficient at data administration.

The role will include building strong relationships with WCRF’s supporters and the general public to enhance the charity’s reputation and encourage future support.

The successful candidate will work as part of our friendly Supporter Services Team, which sits within the larger Fundraising team.The successful applicant will ultimately contribute to World Cancer Research Fund’s goal of preventing and surviving cancer. 

Application Details:

If you are interested in this role and feel you possess the necessary requirements, please submit a current CV and covering letter (maximum 2 pages) by the closing date. You must have current right to work in the UK.

Please note: Your cover letter should highlight how your skills and experience will benefit WCRF and equip you for the role.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. 

A bit about us

Jesuit Media Initiatives are the small but passionate media team for the Jesuits in Britain, with a vision to help people on their journey of faith. We want to meet people where they are, however they are, and provide them with the tools they need to live out their relationship with God using Ignatian spirituality.

We reach hundreds of thousands of people around the world every day and that number continues to grow. We collaborate with a number of other organisations such as the Jesuit Refugee Service, Jesuit Missions and the Season of Creation, to produce content that serves the needs of many.

As we grow, we have the privilege of looking after and engaging with the digital communities that are emerging. We are looking to find new and innovative ways to build our user base and connect with them on a deeper level.

The role

We are looking for someone to join our small media team to help us make sure our “digital communities” are well looked after and engaged with, our volunteers are well-organised and our team are on top of the tasks needed to make things run smoothly. We are looking for someone who is a great communicator, who enjoys being a part of a team, collaborating with others, and has an energetic, positive ‘make-it-happen’ attitude that helps you juggle all those multiple tasks on a day-to-day basis.

All applicants called in for a final interview will be asked to produce evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK, in compliance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.  Please ensure before applying that you currently have the right to work (paid) in the UK.

Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 10th December 2021. Interviews will be held in person on the 20th December 2021.

Freewheelers Theatre and Media is a disability arts organisation that brings disabled and non-disabled performers, tutors and technical staff together with support from the local community. We aim to change perceptions of disability, break down barriers and change lives, through high-quality, hi-tech, innovative theatre, dance, music, film and visual arts.

This is an exciting new role for Freewheelers Theatre and Media Company in which the Fundraising & Marketing Officer will lead the development, implementation and administration of our fundraising and marketing strategies.

Working with the Board of Trustees and Senior management team, the post holder will increase and diversify our fundraising income through our existing fundraising activity and develop new areas such as corporate sponsorship.

Are you a well organised, proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail?  Are you looking to develop a career in Corporate Partnerships?

We are recruiting for Corporate Partnerships Team Assistant to join our fast-paced Corporate Partnerships Team in an exciting and varied support role.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres. Last year, Dogs Trust centres cared for over 9,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

Reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Team Manager, you will play a key role in the team providing vital administrative and fundraising support for several partnerships, along with managing your own selection of smaller partnerships. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in Corporate Partnerships whilst working for Dogs Trust’s Corporate Partnerships team.

The successful candidate for this position will have excellent attention to detail and exceptional organisation skills, with a methodical approach to work.  You will be a confident communicator, and will be comfortable working with people at all levels.  You will also have a true passion for Dogs Trust and the work we do.

Fixed Term Contract – 31st March 2022 – 35 Hours

We have big goals over the next few years.

We’re going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we’ll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

Will you join us?

With public awareness of mental health higher than ever before, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Mind. We’re growing and changing fast, but there’s still much to be done.

Could you help us move closer to our goal of seeing everyone with a mental health problem get the support they need and the respect they deserve?

We’re looking for an Assistant Media Officer to join our friendly, busy and fast-paced media team. Reporting to the Media Relations Manager for PR and Media Volunteers, you will get the chance to work on some high-profile campaigns and news stories, writing press releases and helping to organise press events.

You will help ensure the media team runs smoothly by overseeing admin needs such as producing our daily media monitoring report, maintaining our forward planning database and contributing to quarterly evaluation reports.

You’ll be a motivated, creative, proactive individual with excellent communications skills and good news sense.

Closing date: 13th November 2021

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

This position will initially, in line with current and potentially future guidance, be based from home. Post lockdown this role will retain some flexibility but post holders will be expected to be in the office a minimum of two days thereafter (or more, depending on the arrangements of your team).

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

TreeHouse School  has an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Head that is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of autistic children and young people. You will promote a culture that will enable our learners to feel safe, thrive, learn and have every opportunity to excel.

We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding', award winning school for children and young people aged 3-19 with a primary diagnosis of autism, some of whom have additional disabilities. We believe that every child and young person attending TreeHouse School deserves a fulfilling, happy and rewarding life. Our person-centred educational approach ensures we focus on the individual learners requirements at all times. 

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head that: 

• Has experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead or a Deputy Safeguarding Lead.

• Comprehensive specialist knowledge of autism and safeguarding to be able to support families, staff colleagues and other stakeholders confidently and competently.

• Ability to create and role model the culture of Safeguarding and child protection across the whole school.

• Ensuring the best educational outcomes for children and young people attending our school through understanding how autism affects each learner differently and how we prepare them for adulthood.

What we offer: 

• We invest in our people through excellent CPD which includes a wide-range of in house and external training opportunities.

• We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to progress with their career, we offer bespoke coaching and mentoring tailored to you.

• Competitive annual salary with a yearly review.

• Annual staff recognition awards. 

• Cycle to work scheme up to £5000. 

• Season ticket loans. 

• A wide range of wellness programmes including: virtual yoga & zumba classes, running club, art & cooking classes and learning programmes. 

• Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life. 

• Free access to physiotherapy. 

Key dates:

• Role Closes: Sunday 9th January 2022

• First stage interview (Stakeholder day, in person at TreeHouse School): Wednesday 12th January 2022

• Second stage interview (In person at TreeHouse School): Friday 14th January 2022

To find out more about this position please find attached the recruitment pack entailing the role details. For an informal discussion regarding this exciting senior leadership role, please find our contact details in the recruitment pack. 

Equal opportunities

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.

Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

Position Objectives:

• To assist the international membership services manager in providing a high level of care to PETA’s supporters
• To coordinate responses to correspondence from supporters in Dutch and English, including phone calls, e-mails, and letters
• To provide PETA Netherlands with general administrative support

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Reports To:

International Membership Services Manager

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Location:

PETA Office, King’s Cross, London.

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Term of Employment:

Full-time

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Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that all supporter e-mails are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner that reflects the organisation’s positions and values and that outgoing correspondence contains up-to-date information
• Assist with handling incoming supporter phone calls by providing the PETA Netherlands membership coordinator with cover
• Translate correspondence from English to Dutch and from Dutch to English
• Verify donor details and input the data into the membership database, including demographic, membership and personal information
• Maintain a stock of PETA literature and fulfil supporter requests for leaflets, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
• Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with the PETA Foundation’s Finance Department in the US
• Liaise with external agencies as necessary – and as directed by the international membership services manager – in order to resolve any supporter issues
• Open, sort, and distribute PETA Netherlands’ incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding and forwarding mail to other agencies as appropriate
• Collect and send signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
• Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA Netherlands
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

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  Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dutch and English
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Experience with Windows and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and PETA’s current campaigns
• Proficiency with computers
• Good proofreading skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

JOB TITLE: HR Assistant
SALARY: Sc3 Sp15 £23,086 pro-rata per annum
HOURS: Part-time, 4 days (30 hours) per week possibly rising to 37.5 hours per week
CONTRACT: Permanent
LOCATION: Initially remote, 8-10 Tudor Road, but may attend other offices when required
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head of HR and Operations

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest: we are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation. We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention and mental, physical wellbeing for those at risk of developing mental health issues or who struggle with common mental health conditions. We currently support around 5000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological and social supports, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support for minoritised communities.

Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest are seeking a resilient, highly efficient HR Assistant with a strong admin background to join their busy HR department. If you have an established background in HR administration, thrive in this environment and are willing to learn, there is scope within the role for further development.

The successful candidate will provide day to day support to the Head of HR and Operations on a wide range of HR related activities. The role will suit an individual looking to further develop their HR skills.

This will include managing the administration of new starters and leavers, minute-taking in meetings, leading on the recruitment process, including arranging interviews, advertising roles and collation of applications, liaising with managers in regard to recruitment and internal contract changes, processing payroll documentation, maintaining the upkeep of the HR database, and providing general support to the Head of HR and Operations on ad hoc projects.

You must be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Due to the nature of the business, it is also important to be adaptable and flexible, remaining professional and calm when working under pressure, often under minimal supervision. Previous experience of working in a busy HR department in an administrative function is essential as is absolute discretion and confidentiality.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 15th December 2021, and you must be available to start in early to mid January 2022. To apply, please complete the application form and attach it together with your CV via the Breathe HR link, please ensure you attach both when you press "Apply Now" by 23:59 on 8th December 2021.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage applications from those from ethnic minority backgrounds or other underrepresented backgrounds.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please ensure you complete the equal opportunities section of the application form.

We at Mind CHWF want to assure you that your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. It always has been, and it will continue to be, as we refine our policies and internal processes. Please take a moment to read through our privacy notice.

Position Objectives:

• To assist the International Membership Services Manager in providing PETA’s supporters with a high level of care
• To coordinate responses to supporter phone calls, e-mails, and letter correspondence
• To offer general administrative support for PETA

Reports to:

International Membership Services Manager

Location:

Kings Cross, London

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ensure that all supporter e-mails are handled in a timely, professional, and efficient manner and that responses reflect the organisation’s positions and values and contain up-to-date information
• Assist with handling incoming supporter phone calls by covering for other Membership and Supporter Services staff
• Verify and input donor data, including demographic, membership, and personal information, into the membership database
• Maintain stock of PETA supporter materials and fulfil requests for literature, stickers, and other materials, working with external agencies when necessary
• Process invoices, prepare cheque requests, and liaise with the PETA Foundation US Finance Department
• Liaise with external agencies when necessary and as directed by the International Membership Services Manager in order to resolve supporter issues
• Sort and distribute incoming post and faxes in a prompt manner, responding to or forwarding items as appropriate, including sending signed and returned petitions to campaign targets
• Receive and sort items sent to PETA’s fur amnesty programme and transfer them to PETA’s off-site storage area
• Perform general administrative tasks to support PETA
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Outlook
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and current PETA campaigns
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers
• Good proofreading skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

People in poverty pay more for essentials such as energy, insurance and credit. This is known as the poverty premium. Fair By Design (FBD) is dedicated to ending the extra costs of being poor. FBD is run by the Barrow Cadbury Trust but please note it is not a grants programme.

We are looking for a talented individual to join our team. Using your communications and public affairs skills you will help us to achieve our mission of eliminating the poverty premium by 2028. We will be looking for you to play a significant role in ensuring our communications are persuasive and impactful and that our messages are heard by those in power. As part of a small team, flexibility is key and you will also be responsible for our internal communications and team support, from providing the secretariat to our Steering Group and supporting our evaluation work, to diary and event management. Find out more about Fair by Design.

The Barrow Cadbury Trust is an independent charitable foundation seeking a just and peaceful society which recognizes the equal value of all people.  Largely working in partnerships with others, we use all our resources – our grants, our people and our name – to bring about structural change, thus increasing social justice and equality.

We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from people with personal experience of the social justice and human rights issues we seek to address.

We are looking for a Paid Social Officer to support the delivery of Battersea’s digital advertising strategy and manage the delivery of campaigns across social advertising channels to enable the achievement of charitable objectives.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 160 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Marketing & Communications Team

Battersea’s Marketing & Communications department is responsible for communicating the breadth of the organisation’s work in an engaging and memorable way. Though our award-winning campaigns, we use our influence to affect change for dogs and cats within and beyond our gates; building Battersea’s reputation on a national and international scale. Our work involves everything from innovative integrated advertising campaigns to rehome our animals, to supporting other departments with their strategic objectives. We also manage Battersea’s online communities, offer brand guidance, deliver innovative digital activity, and manage internal communications, ensuring that staff and volunteers stay informed and engaged. The department’s ultimate goal is to raise awareness of Battersea’s work, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

• Digital team

Within the Marketing & Commercial department sits the Digital team. Responsible for Battersea’s digital output, our goal is to drive innovation and impact online. We manage Battersea’s website, and lead its digital products, campaigns, and advertising – all to increase awareness of Battersea’s work and engage people with the need to support our dogs and cats.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£100), optical (£100), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£325) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

During the recent Coronavirus restrictions, our animal-facing staff have continued to work on site and our office-based staff have been working from home. We are currently piloting a hybrid working model for our office-based staff to split their time between site based and home working. We believe this will support office-based staff to maintain the benefits of home working, while allowing for collaboration and interaction with our animal-facing staff and maintaining a connection to our cause.

As this role is office-based, you’ll be expected to work in our Battersea office for 3 days each week and you’ll be able to work up to 2 days each week from home.

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

Closing date: Sunday 02 January 2022

Interview date(s): W/C Monday 10 January 2022

Second interview date(s): W/C Monday 17 January 2022

For full details, please download our recruitment pack. To apply, click the button below.  All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised; we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Do you have experience engaging with and inspiring a team of volunteers (Ambassadors) and stakeholder partners?

Can you build constructive relationships and find creative and innovative approaches to campaigns? 

Have you any knowledge and worked in stem cell (bone marrow) registrations, donations, and transplantations?

If you have answered yes to at least 2 of these questions, YOU may be the person to join our team as our National Development Manager. 

Please look at our attached job role to better understand the specifics of this position. 

OVERVIEW 

The voluntary youth sector plays a vital role in the lives of young people, but the barriers they face are  complex and won’t be solved in isolation. Young Camden Foundation (YCF) is a community of  organisations working together cross-sector to improve opportunities for all young people in Camden. The  Foundation was created in May 2017, with the support of the London Borough of Camden and John  Lyon’s Charity, to address the growing uncertainty of long-term investment in the local youth sector and  the need to build more cross-sector partnerships. Since that time, the organisation has grown into a  strong position, both operationally and financially. As such, the team is highly professional and has  considerable expertise. 

YCF aims to provide an innovative new model of local support to promote: 

RESILIENCE | We work to build capacity and better equip the community with resources and funding 

COLLABORATION | We connect and work with organisations to develop and new and entrepreneurial  approaches to working and income generation that will improve opportunities for young people 

ADVOCACY | We champion Camden’s youth sector, working to raise the profile of existing youth services  and influence decision making 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

The current CEO, Keith Morgan, was appointed in 2018 and has been tremendous in his tenure. Three  years later, we’re saying a fond farewell to Keith as he takes up a fantastic new opportunity in the sector.  Whilst we’re hoping to appoint an Interim CEO during the search for a permanent replacement, the recruitment process will be fast, and we hope to appoint by 1st March 2022. 

We are now looking for a passionate and visionary leader who understands the unique needs of the  young people of Camden and how we can change their lives; someone who will shape the Foundation in  the next phase of its growth and lead our small enthusiastic team. 

For us the role of CEO also means Chief Engagement Officer. You will be nurturing relationships with a  wide range of Member organisations in our diverse local community 

We would welcome applicants from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their gender, race,  disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. While this is a full-time, permanent position, we have  embraced the hybrid working model, split across office and remote working, and are committed to  offering flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussion regarding how this flexibility might be  achieved.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

1) Lead the development of the Foundation’s strategy 

The first step will be to work with the Board to review the Foundation’s strategy and develop a new  mid to long-term plan that supports and furthers our vision, mission and values. 

You will also work with the Board to make sure skills and capabilities represented on the Board are  relevant to the needs of the organisation, and work closely with the Trustees on the progress made,  collaborating with them, and capitalising on their individual expertise. 

2) Provide financial stability  

You review and build on existing plans to develop a sustainable funding strategy that has a healthy mix  of sources, both trust/foundations and business partners, and then a plan that makes this easy to  implement and monitor. 

You will be responsible for the financial health of the Foundation, effectively manage the budget and  ensure appropriate healthy reserves. 

Risk assessments of funding applications will need to be completed with appropriate actions built into  contracts to make sure financial and delivery targets are met. 

3) Consortium building 

You will be responsible for establishing and leading a dynamic and exciting new consortium.

YCF has received training on the development of a consortium and is now ready to consult with  Members on the process for establishing a Camden-based consortium. The consortium is expected to leverage more investment in the CYP sector in Camden by convening Members to co-design services,  create single point of contracting, and by bidding and tendering competitively for public service  contracts and large-scale grants. 

The structure and composition of the consortium needs to be informed by Members. However, the  consortium is expected to be a not-for-profit subsidiary of YCF that will exist to support collaboration,  partnership working and co-designing of services for children and young people. 

4) Develop business partnerships 

The Foundation has already had great success in building partnerships with businesses based in  Camden. These partnerships have enhanced the opportunities we can provide for our young people. 

The next stage in YCF's strategic plan is to develop these partnerships further and to seek new ones,  and you will lead these relationships and create a plan to develop the opportunities that are available  within the borough. 

5) Manage performance 

Ensure the highest standards from staff and volunteers, to ensure they are engaged in their roles and  share the vision of the Foundation, and have personal and professional development planning. Key will  be the development of the team into future leadership roles. 

Alongside the membership development staff, you will also be responsible for ensuring the  interventions provided by Members are regularly evaluated to show they are effective and are  delivering the local priorities.

6) Develop Foundation membership 

Developing the membership of the Foundation is a core part of its success and will require ongoing  relationship building and encouraging Members to learn from and support each other. 

You will work closely with membership development staff to support Members in being sustainable,  robust and effective. This will involve a capacity building programme to improve policies, procedures,  HR protocols, leadership, use of shared resources and quality marks. 

You will also ensure that Members understand their obligations under the membership of the  Foundation. 

Crucial to managing membership will be your ability to bring providers together to work in partnership  and submit consortium bids for funding. This will involve careful negotiation and mediation between  Members around funding amounts and delivery expectations.  

7) Engage stakeholders 

Camden is a London borough with a rich mix of public, voluntary, business and creative sectors with  whom we want to work collaboratively. You will develop the stakeholder engagement plan to make it  clear, how, when and who to engage as key stakeholders. This will include our key funders - Camden  Council and John Lyon’s Charity, and the network of other Young People’s Foundations currently  operating in 6 other London boroughs. You will act as the Foundation’s spokesperson protecting and  enhancing the Foundation’s reputation and seeking new opportunities to grow by collaborating with  other agencies and foundations.

Working with young people’s forums and actively encouraging their participation, you will ensure that  services being delivered are relevant to them.

You will actively drive the formulation of marketing strategies and campaigns ensuring all marketing  materials and forms of communication clearly and persuasively present the mission and values of the  organisation. 

8) Support YPF network 

YCF is a member of the Young People’s Foundations (YPF) network developed in response to the  ongoing challenges facing the Children and Young People’s sector. The network brings together the  public, private and voluntary sectors to implement positive change for young people. 

You will be expected to contribute to the strengthening of the network by meeting quarterly,  contributing to discussions about the proliferation of the YPF model, and exploring opportunities to  form delivery partnerships and joint bids. 

9) Governance 

Ensure that the Board is kept informed about the progress being made on strategic objectives and  develop policy proposals for Board discussion and decision. Work with the clerk to ensure that Board and committee meetings are scheduled, minutes are accurate, and papers are distributed on time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

The Foundation values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and  to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. 

We are looking for someone who is a visionary, with demonstrable leadership experience. Whilst you do  not necessarily need to have been a CEO before, you will be comfortable and confident in leading and  driving our mission whilst ensuring the organisation is efficiently managed. We are looking for someone  who is passionate about the sector and can ensure the Foundation is fulfilling its vision and objectives – candidates will be able to demonstrate their experience in this area during the appointment process. You  will ensure that the organisation remains fit for purpose and that everything behind the scenes works  smoothly, but will also support the needs of all stakeholders. 

You will be leading a small team, which means you will need to provide strong leadership while also  offering encouragement at a very personal level and at times working closely together to ensure things  get done. Equally we want everyone to be bringing new and innovative ideas, contributing to all aspects  of the development of the YCF. You will have an interest in developing the team through shared  leadership by providing opportunities, where appropriate, for individuals to demonstrate leadership  qualities particularly in their area of work. 

You will be responsible for engaging a wide range of people to deliver on the vision of the Foundation. To  do this, you will need to have: 

• Passion.  
  You will be passionate and committed to improving the lives of young people 
   
• Strong visionary leadership.
  People will want to get on board with what you are doing, and you will be able to clearly demonstrate  substantial and successful experience of team leadership and managing people 
   
• Exceptional people skills.
  Whether working with the Board of Trustees, heads of multinational corporations, Camden young  people, or simply your own team members, you can talk to them all, and you can unite them towards  a shared vision. You’ll be brilliant at presenting and engaging all types of audience is natural to you.  
   
• Financial responsibility.
  Sensible use of money is a core aspect of the Foundation, so this is not a job for the fiscally  irresponsible. Fundraising experience or in-depth knowledge of securing income through donations,  sponsorship, membership or other traded income 

It would be advantageous for you to have experience with: 

• Managing consortium projects 

• Grants’ distribution

• Local knowledge of Camden and its voluntary organisations

• Major donor and/or legacy income programmes 

• Legislation in the areas of employment, equality and diversity and data protection • Management of HR strategy, systems and processes 

• CRM systems 

• Working in the third sector

• Board level reporting, including ability to clearly and coherently present complex information

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TIMINGS 

Closing date for applications: midnight on Friday 10 December 2021 

Review of shortlisted candidates: w/c 13 December 2021 

Interview to take place: w/c 10 January 2022 

Please note: Due to the high level of interest in our organisation, we are unfortunately only able to  acknowledge the individual applicants invited to interview.

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.

Shop from Crisis exists to deliver sustainable revenue streams to the organisation, raise Crisis’ profile with new audiences and provide opportunities for members. This role sits in a newly formed E-commerce team within the Shop from Crisis retail team. With 9 shops across London and an ambitious growth strategy, we have exciting plans to expand our E-commerce activity and need a hands-on and proactive team members to help us deliver this. 

Title: Social Media Assistant - Retail
Salary:  £19,200 per year (£24,000 per year full time equivalent)
Contract:              Fixed term contract for 6 months
Hours:   28 hours per week
Location:  Based in London - Working from home is available up to 4 days a week (in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy)

About the role
As Social Media Assistant - Retail, you will be working with in the newly formed e-commerce team in our London warehouse. You’ll support the ecommerce and retail team to develop and drive our retail social media strategy. This role focuses on content creation, social media planning, research and testing new creative and innovative ideas to drive traffic and engagement to the Crisis retail offer.

About you
To be successful in this role you will have experience of and skills in the following

- Working in retail or the wider fashion industry
- Outside-the-box, creative thinking with a passion for social media and fashion
- Keen interest in social media channels
- Prioritising workload and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Engaging audiences via e-commerce and/or social media channels
- Have a can-do attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Able to recognise and respond to current design, fashion and cultural trends

If you’ve never worked in social media before but can demonstrate your skills within your own personal social media platforms, as well as a keen interest in retail and fashion, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make  their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
 

Working at Crisis
As a member of the 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.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation. 

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
Closing date: Tuesday 14th December (at 23:59)
Interviews will be held on Monday 20th December

Accessibility
We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on ur website.
 
 Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094