Spark Inside is an award-winning charity that has transformed the lives of over 1,000 people living and working in our prisons. We have pioneered coaching in prisons, showing the value of coaching to change lives and systems. In the next decade, we set out to make coaching available to anyone who wants it in the justice system and aim to reach 10,000 young people with our coaching programmes.

We are one of the first organisations to take life coaching to people living and working in prison and to use systems coaching to bring together staff and prisoners in UK prisons. Our expert coaches are qualified and trained professionals. In addition to developing and delivering innovative coaching programmes, we are also committed to working with parliamentarians and government officials to influence criminal justice policy, and shift the perception of people in prison, platforming their voices and highlighting their unlocked potential.

In addition to our coaching programmes for people in prison, we have also begun coaching prison staff and young people in the community.

The Service Delivery Manager role is ideal for someone who thrives when building relationships with young people, is highly organised, and has the passion and drive to achieve outcomes in challenging environments. This is an exciting on-the-ground position, working mainly within prisons in Greater London and Kent, as well as in the community in partnership with other organisations. You will be responsible for engaging young people in prison and in the community to participate in Spark Inside’s life coaching workshops and one-to-one coaching. You will also manage our team of freelance coaches and play a key role in project management and smooth running of our coaching programmes.

To succeed in the role, you will need to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels in the criminal justice system including prisoners, prison staff of various levels and commissioners. You will also work in partnership with Youth Offending Services, the National Probation Service in the community, and other organisations as Spark Inside’s partnership work evolves.

Please see attached job description for more information and how to apply. 

Spark Inside is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience and especially welcome applications from people from Black and minoritised communities.

We are looking for a talented Global Workforce Officer with organisational, people and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). 

This is a newly developed role in the Workforce Development and Training team and the successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities relating to the UK employment of global doctors in radiology and clinical oncology. The Global Workforce Officer will work closely with the Equivalence Officer and to deliver the equivalence process which assess doctors applying for Certificates of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) and direct entry to the GMC’s Specialist Register. As well as this , they will take a leading role in the implantation and delivery of new College activity relating to the promotion and development of the global radiology and oncology workforce.

In this varying role the Global Workforce Officer will need to be able to a self-starter motivated by the aims and goals of the College. Strong organisational skills are a must, a long side the ability to effectively prioritise their own work. The successful candidate must be comfortable co-ordinating and engaging with a variety of people to achieve the best outcomes. Using their interpersonal skills they will develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the their team and directorate as well as across the College. The ideal candidate will be able to confidently advise and provide reliable guidance to committee members and other relevant stakeholders, effectively communicating individualised and complex information. 

This is an opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation in an important role - and it requires an ambitious and hardworking individual in its place. If this exciting challenge sounds like it’s for you, if you are looking for a meaningful and impactful role that contributes to the accreditation of doctors who deliver medical imaging and cancer services, then please consider applying and finding out more about the Global Workforce Officer role and the RCR in the candidate pack. 

Why join us?

Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
Modern working environment
Equipment provided to work from home
Generous annual leave allowance
Excellent pension scheme
Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme

Are you an ambitious recruiter looking for your next step in internal recruitment or looking to make the transition to an in-house position? If so, we have the role for you!

We are currently looking for a Recruitment Officer who will join us on our journey to promote excellent end-to-end resourcing services. The successful candidate will support the recruitment of Allied Health Professionals and Central services staff across all services throughout Ambitious about Autism and Ambitious about Autism Schools Trust, ensuring we are able to recruit and retain the right talent for now and the future.

As the Recruitment Officer you will:

• Lead in the delivery of a high-quality, candidate focused service by providing proactive advisory and management support across a diverse range of recruitment initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to hiring managers and staff on the full selection process and resourcing methods.
• Creatively use external networks to proactively headhunt, source and engage potential candidates for agreed recruitment campaigns.
• Produce regular reports to the Senior Recruitment Officer in relation to resourcing performance and activity, identifying trends with hard to recruit areas.

We are looking for individuals that would ideally have a background in recruitment within Education, Health Care, Not for Profit sectors or a similar environment. You will also be creative in your selection process to ensure we attract the best talent and provide an excellent service to candidates and stakeholders.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop and support the work we do. In return, you will have access to continued professional development (CPD), excellent benefits including support for wellbeing, generous holiday allowance, flexibility, and a friendly and supportive team. Please see our recruitment pack for further information. 

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential call, please contact Stephen Vickers 

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.

Director of Central Services

£75,000

Full-time, permanent

London E1 and hybrid working

Citizens UK is a people power alliance of diverse local communities working together for the common good.

Our member communities are deeply rooted in their local areas. These schools, universities, churches, mosques, synagogues, parent groups, health trusts, charities and unions, are important civic institutions which connect every day to the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

Through the method of Community Organising we enable communities and local leaders to develop their voice and come together with the power and strategy to make real change.

Our member organisations are our power base and we put people in the lead. We believe civil society is more effective if the organised institutions – like schools, churches or residents’ groups – work in alliance together. Every issue we work on is prioritised by our members and the great achievements we’ve had in the last 30 years have been made possible through the hard work of thousands of people who’ve taken action together.

The great achievements we’ve had in the last 30 years have been made possible through the hard work of thousands of people who’ve taken action together on the concerns facing them and their communities.

We are an organisation that achieves impact. From the issues that arise from local listening, we develop sophisticated social change strategies that change the UK for the better, such as our Living Wage campaign that has won £2bn for low-paid workers. We have successfully campaigned to persuade the Government to stop exploitative lending by capping the cost of credit. And we were instrumental in the introduction of a new law to prevent the detention of children for immigration purposes.

As Director of Central Services you will play a key leadership role at Citizens UK and be a member of the Executive Team. Collaborating with the Executive Director and with our Executive Team, you will shape and implement the overall mission and strategy of Citizens UK. Together you will help to provide the strategic leadership that embeds our values and culture and that will secure future sustainability and good growth through what is a period of rapid expansion.

Specifically, you will be responsible for the strategy and delivery of our core internal functions including finance, human resources, facilities, systems and infrastructure. This includes the leadership and line management of a highly motivated team of staff to deliver effective day to day running of the organisation.

Application is by way of CV and a Supporting Statement, which should be around two sides of A4 and set out your motivations and credentials for the role.

Closing date: Sunday 10th July

Oxfordshire Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre (OSARCC) is seeking to appoint a Services Manager. 

OSARCC’s Services Manager takes overarching responsibility for supporting our Project Leads to deliver and develop services to meet the needs of survivors across Oxfordshire. As part of OSARCC’s Senior Management Team, the post holder will be expected to produce high quality written progress reports, maintain and develop working relationships with partner agencies; and ensure all service delivery meets funder requirements and budgets. 

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, motivated woman who has excellent project management skills, and experience of leading teams. She will have strong experience of resource, people and service management, and a desire to contribute to a growing organisation working within a collective, intersectional feminist ethos.

Join our team of caring and committed women, working together to make a difference to survivors of sexual violence in Oxfordshire. We care about the wellbeing and development of our staff, so in addition to 28 days of annual leave (up to 33 with long service), we offer a 5% pension contribution, enhanced sickness and parental leave pay, regular clinical supervision, Employee Assistance Programme, and a generous training budget to support your learning and development. Job-sharing proposals would be considered for this role.

To apply please read the Services Manager Job Description and Person Specification and Services Manager Info Pack here attached and complete our online application form on our website.

Closing Date: 9am 13th July 2022
1st Interview Date: 21st July 2022
2nd Interview Date: 28th July 2022 

This post is restricted to women applicants only and is exempt under Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

OSARCC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality and social inclusion.  

Fundraising & Database Assistant – South Central Ambulance Charity 

South Central Ambulance Charity is looking to grow its fundraising activity and engagement with our supporters and to increase the funding we are able to provide to SCAS staff and volunteers.

To achieve this, we now need to appoint an experienced administrator, with a keen eye for detail, who can manage the recording of donations and expenditure on our database, build excellent relationships with our supporters, fundraisers and volunteers and can provide an outstanding level of supporter care for all those who get in touch with us.

You will be part of a committed team of five in the Charity and will work closely with our SCAS colleagues in the Finance Team and Community Engagement and Training Team.

Specific aspects of the role include recording donations and thanking donors, dealing with general enquiries, supporting events and fundraisers by sending out promotional materials as well as supporting general administration for the Charity.

Although not part of the role you will be encouraged to attend and support fundraising and Charity events if possible and you will in time gain a full understanding of the Charity and its work across SCAS.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is interested in working as part of a small but growing team within the NHS
• Has excellent numeracy and inter-personal skills and an attention for detail
• Is self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative
• Is happy learning new database systems and producing reports
• Relishes the challenge of setting up and implementing new systems

What we can offer you:

SCAS is a progressive, innovative and caring NHS Trust, with a vision towards excellence, saving lives and enabling our patients to receive the care they need. The South Central Ambulance Charity has a new two year plan to develop and grow its fundraising programme and to expand the supporter base. The Charity is ambitious to grow the support it can give SCAS in funding projects, equipment and programmes that are not funded by the NHS. This role is key to us achieving this.

Full time position or 4 days a week (flexible hours can be discussed)

Hybrid working with an agreed balance of working from home and our office in either Thame or Otterbourne

27 days holiday a year plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Interviews will take place W/C 1st August

LGBT Foundation is an impactful, vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and rapidly developing new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people.

We are currently looking for a Sexual Health Officer. This role will be overseen by the Sexual Health Manager and will be responsible for delivery towards KPIs on our ‘HIVe’ contract. Working closely with partners within the PaSH partnership (BHA for Equality, George House Trust), you will coordinate development of Greater Manchester sexual health prevention and testing pathways, ensuring that cross-sector working is promoted.

Key Deliverables of the role:

• You will co-produce sexual health resources for key populations including men who have sex with men, trans people, and LGBT people with learning difficulties, ensuring a range of voices are able to contribute.
• You will create resources to support employers across Greater Manchester to eliminate HIV stigma in the workplace.
• You will ensure that relevant activity, performance and monitoring data is kept up to date on our central management system (CMS), producing reports as and when requested.

The Sexual Health Officer will work closely with the Sexual Health Testing Coordinator to ensure that testing kits funded by HIVe are distributed in the most effective and appropriate way. Furthermore, they will work with the Sexual Health Community Engagement Coordinator to promote engagement with sexual health services and increase sexual health knowledge.

We particularly welcome applicants who identify as a Person of Colour, trans and/or that people aged 50+ as staff from these backgrounds are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

* Trans is an umbrella & inclusive term used to describe people whose gender identity differs in some way from that which they were assigned at birth; including non-binary people, cross dressers and those who partially or incompletely identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Salary: £20,960 (+10% Pension)
Special Terms: Full-time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2023
Reporting to: Sexual Health Manager
Accountable for: Volunteers, Sessional Workers

Closing Date: Tuesday, 5th July, 2022 - 9am
Interviews: Friday, 15th July 2022

This role is based within the Phoenix Project, which delivers domestic abuse services across Wiltshire and sexual violence services across Wiltshire and Swindon.

This position is based within our Behaviour Change team, and focuses on working with low to medium risk perpetrators of domestic abuse, with the aim of supporting people to change their behavior.

The key duties for this role are to:

• Co-facilitate the delivery of our new perpetrator group-work programme.
• Deliver one to one support sessions for perpetrators based around: understanding domestic abuse, managing aggressive behavior, recognizing the impact that abuse has on others.
• Work closely with the rest of the Phoenix Project to promote a ‘whole family approach’ to addressing domestic abuse and prioritise safety for the victim.

Work closely with multi-agency partners, particularly Children’s Social Care, ensuring a focus on risk and safeguarding.

Job purpose

The Bridge has been supporting women's health and wellbeing since it was formally set up in 1932 and today we continue the pioneering work of the radical women who laid the foundations.

Our various income streams include: income our gym, venue hire and café activities; revenue from leases, investments; and funding and donations. The diverse range of activities makes for a fascinating and ever-changing financial landscape within our small yet growing Charity.

You’ll be a key part of developing a forward-looking financial strategy to help us maximise our income and expenditure management to ensure the best outcome for the people we support in the community. You’ll be our go to person, efficiently and accurately overseeing the Charity’s day to day financial management. You’ll work closely in all that you do with the Senior Management Team.

Summary of role

Reporting to the CEO and Finance Sub-committee of the Board of Trustees, you’ll be a key member of the Senior Management Team and will assume responsibility for the financial operations of the Charity, including:

• developing a forward-looking financial strategy for the Charity
• management of the Finance Officer and oversight of the day to day financial management
• producing and presenting the annual budget and forecasts
• monitoring the Charity’s cash flow and providing proactive advice
• producing relevant financial reporting and analysis to allow effective decision making
• supporting managers in the delivery of their individual services and development of new income streams
• liaising with external auditors and fund managers
• continuously improving finance processes.

Please see the Job Description for more information. 

To apply, please complete the Application Form and send a C.V by Friday 8 July at midnight. 

Are you an assertive self-starter who would enjoy dealing with general administration and supporting a team of Managers? Are you a good communicator and would you like to join our feminist, women-led and centred domestic violence and abuse charity?

If so, then you could be just who we are looking for. 

This post will assist the Central Services Manager, CEO and Chief of Operations with administration, diary planning and coordination of tasks related to RISE services. The role will involve attendance at meetings, minute taking, agenda planning, diary planning, and follow-up on actions.

You will be required to deal with general administration including incoming post, ordering goods and assisting with general RISE queries.  We expect the post holder to be experienced in the use of Microsoft Office.

More information about the role and how to apply is available on the RISE website.

Interviews will take place Tuesday 5 July 2022

* This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

RISE is a Disability Confident employer and actively works on being inclusive. We are keen to diversify our staff team to better reflect our community by encouraging Black and minoritised and older, disabled women to apply for this role. We guarantee an interview to all women meeting this description that meet the competencies required.

Benefits that we can offer in return:

• 3% employer contribution pension.
• Very generous holiday entitlement of 27 days’ annual leave rising to 29 after 5 years plus bank holidays.
• Employee assisted programme.
• Focus on well-being and balancing flexible working alongside RISE’s priorities.
• Committed to training and learning opportunities for continuous development.
• Trauma Focussed wellbeing support.

The Volunteer and Training Coordinator role is a great opportunity to be part of a team transforming the lives of  women living with multiple complex needs during pregnancy and when they have experienced the gender violence of FGM. We are looking for a skilled and motivated professional with a background in administration, project management and/or training coordination withinin a volunteering environment.

You will lead on the planning and coordination of Maternity Mates training programme preparation, logistics, delivery, and resources, staff training related to programme delivery.  You will have experience and successful track record of inspiring and motivating volunteers, demonstrate an understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable communities and building meaningful relationships with local partners and groups. You will be committed to enabling women to acheive their aspirations through volunteering.

You will join a team of women who are passionate about addressing inequalities within maternity care and women’s health services. Our volunteers are a vital part of WHFS’s team and investing their development is key to our success; and ensures our beneficiaries receive the very best support at a critical time in their lives.

You will share the values of WHFS and be committed to women’s rights.

How to Apply:

• CV (Max 2 pages)
• A Covering Letter letting us know why you would like to work with us, how your work and lived experiences meet the essential and desirable requirements for this role. (Applications without a covering letter will not be considered).

Deadline for applications: 5:00pm, 18th July 2022.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 25th July 2022 in person.

This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team as Operations Director at our established charity in Slough. Your focus will be to continue the strong growth of Slough CVS whilst implementing effective back-office infrastructure and governance frameworks that support the delivery of the organisation’s overall mission.

As Slough CVS enters the next phase of its growth plans, your remit will include the day-to-day oversight and management of project delivery and governance.

Collaborating with the CEO, you will  oversee the implementation of strategy as you work closely with the rest of the Senior Leadership Team to engage and lead Slough CVS’s staff through this next period.

• Your strong problem-solving skills will enable you to balance driving and achieving continual improvements, whilst ensuring the organisation operates within all current regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Detail driven, you will need to establish key metrics, guidelines, and standards by which the central operating functions under your responsibility can be effectively evaluated and measured against.
• Alongside the Senior Leadership team you will implement policies and processes, that support Slough CVS’s work.
• Confident in your decision making, you will need to make informed choices in a fast-moving environment, putting your excellent communication skills to use, as you influence and lead your colleagues through a period of change and growth.

BACKGROUND

For over thirty years, Asylum Aid has been providing legal representation to some of the most vulnerable people seeking asylum. We have built an expert service, delivering vital and life-saving services in some of the most complex legal cases, with a particular speciality working with Survivors of trafficking, unaccompanied minors and stateless people.

Asylum Aid fills a critical gap in support for people at risk of being returned to danger and violence overseas or languishing in the legal system, resulting in crisis and exploitation in the UK .We know that without the proper time and care, people seeking asylum can end up in limbo for years, causing them great pain and trauma, and leaving them vulnerable to exploitation and potentially being trafficked. At Asylum Aid we provide specialist advice and end-to-end casework, which allows us to gain the insight and knowledge that are essential in putting the best case forward for them, so they are able to obtain legal protection and remain safe.

Since August 2020, Asylum Aid has been part of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. Asylum Aid operates as an independent charity, led by its own Director within the group structure, and is ambitious about growing its impact and reach in the future to ensure protection from persecution for those who need it.  The Helen Bamber Foundation is a pioneering Human Rights charity supporting refugees and asylum seekers who are the survivors of trafficking and torture, including gender-based and ‘honour-based’ violence. Recognising the complexity of each client’s suffering and needs, the Foundation offers specialist services within a Model of Integrated Care encompassing: therapy; medical advice; legal protection; counter-trafficking support; housing & welfare advice; and community and integration.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Legal Administrator is a key component of the Asylum Aid team, running and overseeing all its central functions and providing vital support to our casework staff. The Legal Administrator oversees all of our systems that enable these efficiencies, as well as supporting the fee earners in their casework.

Equal Opportunities

The Foundation and Asylum Aid is an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from those with Black Asian Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and/or with lived experience of the UK immigration system.

Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS check. If appointed, you will be required to give your consent to Asylum Aid to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment.

In order to apply please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (no longer than two pages) by 9am on Monday 18th July, outlining your relevant skills and experience, as well as how your previous experience matches the listed responsibilities and person specification . In setting the salary regard has been had to average sector pay and the NCJ and NICVA payscales. We particularly welcome applications from those with Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds and/or with lived experience of the UK immigration system.

Interviews are scheduled to be held during the week commencing 25th July and will be conducted via Zoom. We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies.

Title: Central Finance Partner

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 inclusive of inner London weighting

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Based: Hybrid working, Central London one day per week

Closing date: 27 June 2022

Interview date: 4 July 2022

Marie is Curie is the leading provider of end-of-life care in the UK. The impact of our existing services on people's experience at end of life is significant. Last year, we helped more than 68,000 people with our services, including hospices, nursing services, helper and companion services, and information and support. 98% of the people we supported rate us highly.

We can only deliver excellent services with strong central support teams and the Central Finance Partner helps to ensure we deliver efficient and effective services to the wider organisation. You will deliver a high quality, customer focused finance partnering service to stakeholders in Central Services directorates (Chief Officers and their reports), including support to operational decision making, producing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and insightful analysis.

The Central Finance Partner is very much at the heart of the Finance Partnering team, pulling together the group consolidated management accounts, forecasting cash flow and supporting the annual budgeting process. This is a truly diverse role and a great step for an excellent Finance Partner to further develop into more senior roles.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified accountant with significant finance partnering experience in a medium or large organisation, ideally with experience in the not-for-profit or charity sectors.
• Customer focused, you will build strong relationships with decision makers, making use of data and analysis to deliver real insight and support your arguments.
• You will have experience of supporting budget holders to prepare budgets and forecasts and make effective financial decisions.

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About us:

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.