Project Development Officer – Urgent Carers Breaks

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week) Part time or Job Share will be considered.

Salary: £27,174 per annum FTE (rising to £29,824).

As a registered charity providing a wide range of practical and emotional support to carers, including information, advice and personalised home care and carers breaks, we are excited to be launch a brand new urgent carers breaks service. Carers in need of an urgent break, will be supported to access a service that is free to them either through a direct service from Carers in Hertfordshire care services team or from an alternative specialist provider.  The project development Officer will set up and manage this innovative project liaising with staff across the charity to ensure high quality care.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality person-centred care and has the skills and experience to lead this new development. The successful candidate will have a level 5 diploma in leadership for health and social care, and an understanding of what it takes to develop a new service.

This exciting new project is designed to make sure that carers in West Hertfordshire can take a break knowing that the person they look after is happy and well cared for.  Whether it is time to recharge their batteries or to attend their own health appointments this service will make sure they get the support they need. Taking a break can be a vital support to enable a carer to stay well and continue with their caring role

Closing date: Tuesday 26th January 2021, at 9am.

Interview date: Wednesday 3rd February 2021

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

Main responsibilities of the post

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

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

Victim Support is looking for a Domestic Abuse Triage Worker based in Accrington

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

Victim Support are commissioned to provide Lancashire Victim Services, supporting over 80,000 victims of crime each year in Lancashire. Our specialist domestic violence service supports victims of domestic abuse including those at high risk of harm. We have an opportunity to work as part of our specialist team in Accrington as a Triage Worker. This role is pivotal in ensuring that we offer the right support at the right time for those referred who are at a high risk of harm you will be responsible for completing initial need and risk assessments and offering appropriate safety information, signposting and support.

We are looking for a someone with a proven track record of working with victims of domestic abuse who really understands the needs, issues and barriers to support and has the skills to engage with clients. You will need an excellent telephone manner as well as the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and timescales. You will need to be able to work efficiently at a fast pace in order to manage your workload and will have excellent IT skills.

You will be based in Accrington but initially due to the current circumstances will be working from home so you will need to have a confidential and appropriate space from which to work.

Closing date is 7th February and interviews will be held via Skype on Friday 12th February 2021 with an anticipated start date of 14th March 2021

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (A and Essential). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we would particularly welcome applicants of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage. We also particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from LGBT+ Communities.

About Migrant Help: 

Migrant Help is a leading charity that has been established for more than 50 years and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. 

We place a high value on employees in relation to the work that they do and the benefits the organisation offers, with an ethos of being a Great Place to Work. This includes understanding the importance of having a work life balance, offering enhanced family friendly provisions, additional holiday entitlements, Perkbox benefits and a non-contributory pension scheme.

The Role: 

The post-holder is expected to contribute to the overall success of the organisation in accordance with Migrant Help's aims and objectives. The purpose of this role is to provide the day to day management of the MSVC Southeast Accommodation Service, including line management responsibility for MSVC Advisers and Administrators.

The post-holder will be responsible for ensuring that Migrant Help provides effective and qualitative services in line with contractual obligations and statutory compliance requirements. The post-holder will ensure that quality standards are met and, where possible, exceeded. The post-holder is expected to maintain and develop excellent working relationships and referral procedures with and between external stakeholders in order to improve the access to and quality of mainstream and specialist services for MSVC clients. They will work consistently to ensure the continuous development of the role and ensure that the service is delivered according to procedures and processes which are accurate, professional and consistent at all times. They will work closely with the Facilities Team to ensure continued contractual compliance.

In addition, the post-holder is expected to promote equality, diversity, ethical practice and the values of our organisation in all associated actions and activities throughout Migrant Help.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day operational management of the MSVC Accommodation Service, including clients accommodated under ‘Places of Safety’ and those within the NRM Recovery and Reflection Period
• Working with the Facilities Team, Tersons and maintenance company in order to ensure compliance with the Accommodation Standards – Annex A, Schedule 2.3
• Ensuring that regular inspections are carried out and any issues reported to the Facilities Manager/Director of National Operations
• Ensuring all staff follow access control measures to the accommodation
• Being the point of contact/escalation for any client accommodation queries/concerns
• Providing cover for other MSVC Southeast Team Managers as and when required
• Managing staff rotas, workload allocation and delegating work appropriately ensuring effective delivery of service and in line with contractual requirements
• Assisting in the maintenance of the on-call rota alongside other MSVC Southeast Team Managers.
• Recruitment and induction/training of new staff
• Incident management and lead on safeguarding within the team
• Recording, collation and provision of contract finance and performance reporting as per contract deadlines, including but not limited to; invoicing, information security, safeguarding, client information, capacity monitoring, KPIs, quality management
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with prime contractor, Home Office, statutory agencies, police, relevant local authorities, agencies and stakeholders in the region
• Attend contractor/grant meetings with or in place of the Regional Operations Manager – Modern Slavery & VPRS or other senior members of staff, and participate in local/regional forums, stakeholder and policy groups relevant to the MSVC Service
• Keep up to date with best practice in the sector and any new legislation which may impact service users; disseminate as appropriate to the MSVC Service
• Conducting individual/local/service level risk assessments 
• Assisting when requested with the drafting of internal processes and guidance documents for service delivery
• Conduct regular team meetings to ensure that staff are kept up to date with contract/policy/legislative changes and organisational developments
• Motivate the team to work effectively and to a high standard, inspiring a positive attitude to client service and continuous improvement
• Implement and carry out regular quality control of work. e.g. case audits reviews, client feedback, internal and external audit activity to ensure compliance with standards of CQC, Advice Quality Standards, ISO etc. as well as ongoing contractual qualitative requirements
• Take a continual service improvement approach to ensure the services remain responsive to client needs and in response to contractual, legislative or policy changes in the sector
• Assist with service development activities
• Include volunteers within the team for the provision of additional support services to clients
• Ensure Migrant Help policies and operating procedures are followed
• Responding to complaints in a professional and sensitive manner in line with contract and organisational policies 
• Participate in the Supervision and Appraisal Process (SAA)
• Participate in all mandatory training and training identified in the Supervision & Appraisal process
• Ensure all staff development requirements are met within agreed time scales, through supervision and appraisal process (SAA) and training matrix kept up to date
• Responsible for petty cash and ensuring accurate records are kept
• Undertake any other reasonable duties assigned within the post-holder’s competency
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all actions and activities.
 

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to, applicants will have to undergo strict vetting procedures throughout different stages of the recruitment process.

Special Requirements:  

- This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

- The successful applicant will need to be OISC registered or willing to obtain OISC qualification.

Therefore the applicant must:

- Be able to provide Right to Work document at the interview.

- Provide full employment history for previous 3 years and or suitable documentation to cover any gaps.

The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights and feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection.

LAWRS Development Team reflects changing approaches to workplace learning and considers the skills needed for the future as part of individual and organisational development plans. It delivers high quality bespoke training and informative material on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strands, including Harmful Practices and sexual harassment, equipping trainees with the knowledge, practical skills and motivation to carry out their work activities effectively. LAWRS also carries out outreach activities, community engagement, presentations within community settings and group work sessions for Latin American women.

The Development Manager will work closely with the Director and Operations Manager to further develop, plan and implement LAWRS’ development strategy, ensuring the sustainability of the organisation and its ability to continue successfully reaching its aims whilst maintaining the excellent quality of its services.

The post holder will devise a strategic training and development plan for the organisation and implement it in accordance to business and operational plans, policies, procedures, audit requirements, accreditations and quality standards, and cross-team working needs.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 7th February.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

Working closely with other FoES staff members, you will play a key role in ensuring the effective communication of the organisation’s aims and objectives to its members, supporters and activists, as well as the media, selected stakeholders and the general public.

Supporting the co-ordination and delivery of FoE Scotland’s communications outputs across a range of channels, you will be responsible for ensuring positive relationships with the media across all outlets, securing high levels of persuasive media coverage.

You will produce and disseminate timely communications through the organisation’s website, social media accounts and other digital platforms, as well as the production and dissemination of publications and printed materials.

You will contribute to the delivery of our highly effective campaigning activities, and other activities that support the organisation such as membership recruitment and supporter engagement. You will help ensure that all FoE Scotland’s communications reflect and help deliver on our agreed strategic and campaign objectives.

You will be closely involved in the management and delivery of the organisation’s brand and identity, and will be expected to innovate and experiment to ensure that FoE Scotland is utilising the most effective and affordable means of communicating with its audiences.

We are looking for a Press Officer to help ensure PBE can fulfil its goal of being an influential, impactful evidence-based authority on the social sector, with a communications and media profile to match. This is a new role and is a terrific opportunity to join PBE’s External Affairs team and get involved at the heart of a growing organisation, with scope to develop the role as we continue to expand.

About us

Pro Bono Economics (PBE) uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work for individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change.

Through our projects, we have worked with over 500 charities since our inception in 2009. Working with our network of both experienced consultant economists and economist volunteers from across the private, public and third sectors, we help charities and social enterprises appreciate their economic and social impact and so improve their overall effectiveness.

More recently, we have embarked on an exciting new phase of our development, adding a dedicated in-house research and policy function to supplement our charity projects with ‘macro’ insights into the value and the potential of civil society in the 2020s. Armed with fresh content, we want to play an enhanced role in actively shaping the policy debate in the UK. Our new External Affairs department is core to delivering on this ambition through the team’s core functions of media, marketing and public affairs.

About the role

Post type: Full-time, fixed-term (24 months). Flexible arrangements will be considered.

Reports to: External Affairs Director

Due to the nature of the role, some out-of-hours and weekend working may be necessary, within reason.

Main duties & tasks:

Media coverage and relations

• To increase PBE’s media coverage by writing press releases, articles, statements and tweets.
• Selling in PBE’s flagship reports, high quality research and commentary to attract significant media coverage on a range of issues.
• Proactively seeking opportunities in national and trade media for statements, articles and features, including for broadcasters.
• Handling day to day media enquiries, including arranging TV, radio and print interviews, and briefing journalists on PBE policies and related issues.
• Organising interviews, press conferences, photo calls and roundtables, including relevant briefing.

Media Communications Strategy

• Developing and maintaining relationships with media across economic, policy, social affairs, health, educational, business and charity sector press outlets, as well as maintaining relationships between media and the senior PBE team.
• Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders, including the CEO, trustees, directors, researchers and economists, as well as Commissioners, Patrons, and the communications leads and PR teams of charity partners, funders and collaborative research partners.
• Designing and delivering PBE’s op-ed strategy.
• Making the most out of the media hub pages on the PBE and Commission for Civil Society websites.

Monitoring

• Proactively seeking out opportunities for PBE to deliver its messages to the media.
• Managing an ongoing schedule of reactive opportunities - including statistical releases, political debates, current affairs and publications by other organisations - and coordinating responses to them.
• Building PBE’s reputation as an interesting contributor on a range of issues.

Internal Support

• Supporting colleagues in developing content for existing social media channels including Twitter and LinkedIn, to ensure PBE messages reach a wide audience of key stakeholders.
• Providing editorial advice to colleagues on drafting of reports and other written content, including fundraising materials.
• Drafting ad hoc copy such as website articles, case studies and blogs as needed, some of which may require research and interviews.
• Helping brief colleagues ahead of interviews, commissioning content from colleagues for briefings where needed.
• Providing encouragement, constructive feedback and on-the-job media training to colleagues beginning and developing their careers as spokespeople for PBE.
• Help to shape PBE’s brand and voice as it grows and develops.

Any other duties as deemed reasonable by the line manager.

About you

We are looking for an exceptional candidate who is switching from journalism or with experience working in PR in any of the sectors that are relevant to PBE. Familiarity with economic, policy, social affairs, health and/or educational press would be advantageous.

Ideal characteristics include:

• Experience in media relations or journalism.
• Knowledge of national, regional, trade and digital/social media.
• Knowledge and understanding of current affairs, and the social, economic and political environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• A keen eye for detail and a great level of accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure/meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as a self-starter in a close-knit team.
• Ability to be flexible/ think laterally in problem solving.
• Excellent creative writing skills.
• Sound judgement, strong news sense and political nous.
• Ability to create media opportunities – national, regional, online and digital – which help the organisation secure strong coverage.
• A commitment to PBE’s focus on using economics to drive wellbeing improvements in the UK.
   

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity

We are looking for a self-employed enthusiastic, engaging and organised person who can help to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Charity's administrative functions, to support the Executive Officer with marketing and social media activity and to help raise awareness of non-directed living kidney donation and the work of the charity.

Give a Kidney - one's enough is a small charity, working to raise awareness of non-directed living kidney donation (the act of giving a kidney anonymously, to someone on the transplant waiting list) and to support those considering donation or going through the process. 

THE ROLE

We are seeking Band 5 Nurses to work in collaboration with other services to provide holistic, clinical care and support to children and young people with life limiting or life threatening conditions and their families across a range of setting's including in the community and at The Ark.

THE PERSON

• Our ideal candidate be will need to have knowledge of current legislation relating to children and young people including best practice in safeguarding children.
• You will be able to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, care and end of life care plans to meet the diverse and individual needs of children, young people and families.
• You will be able manage a case load of children and young people as directed by the head of specialist care and nursing.
• You will be willing to take part in flexible shift work to include early mornings, evenings and weekends and be including in an on-call rota.

If you are ready for a new challenge and would relish the chance to become part of a successful forward-thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you!

Any questions about the role, please contact us directly otherwise, please go to our website for more details.

Deputy Manager - Eating Disorders

Are you a Deputy Manager who understands the challenges young people face in day to day life? Do you have previous supervisory experience? Do you like the idea of working for a business who offer therapeutic and non-restraint support to young people?

Our client provides residential services for young people aged 16-30 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. Their 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.

They are excited to announce the opening of their new Residential Service based in Lostock, Bolton, where they are looking for a kind, caring and empathetic Deputy Manager to join their professional 5-bed service, assisting in the management of staff within the service.

Your role will involve supporting the Registered Manager in ensuring the smooth running of the residential home, providing support to Young People with complex and challenging eating disorders, where you will work towards keeping them safe and progressing with their recovery, whilst maintaining appropriate boundaries and at times supporting severely underweight patients. You will play a key part in developing this new service and will have the opportunity to utilise and develop your skills to make this an outstanding service.

You will be required to work Monday - Friday working 37.5 hour working week. Flexibility will be required to support occasionally with evening, sleep ins and weekends shifts.

Company Benefits:

- Competitive salary (£22,491 - £26,003, dependant on experience & qualifications)
- £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
- Access to our 24-hour Wellbeing Support Portal/ Employee Assistance Programme
- 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 Deputy Manager

- To facilitate the young people in achieving and retaining as much independent control over their lives as appropriate working alongside the mental health recovery star.
- To develop therapeutic relationships with the young people experiencing eating disorders and work closely with their families and carers communicating effectively to provide ongoing engagement
- Follow the young person’s individual care plans, to administer medication to the young people as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records. Responsible for ordering, checking in stock control of the young persons prescribed medication and maintaining systems to ensure effective stock management of all products.
- To complete observations of mealtime’s either on a 1:1 basis with young people or to observe and monitor the dietary intake at key times throughout the day when support staff are supporting directly.
- To co-operate with other team members to ensure the service meets any therapeutic needs of the young people, which are conducive to recovery.
- To be actively involved in the admission, assessment, implementation and discharge of young people and their care.
- Ensure the staff team adhere to high levels of hygiene and infection control systems are maintained
- To work with Registered Manager to ensure effective staff inductions and probationary reviews take place. To carry out supervisions, appraisals, assessments and team meetings when required, ensuring the home is a friendly, supportive and caring environment.
- Once trained to provide and carry out clinical duties necessary to meet the young people’s health needs on a daily basis, such as observations. Ensure that young people are receiving advice, care, and regular health checks to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing. Promote nutrition, relaxation, exercise, and healthy lifestyles.
- To work with People Services in relation to employee relations concerns and when conducting any fact finds, formal investigations ensuring reports are presented to a high standard.
- To support the Registered Manager in managing work leave requests, annual leave allowances and absence management ensuring review meetings are conducted when staff meet the prescribed triggers.
- To be an active and encouraging Manager, establish and maintain effective communication and good relationships with the young people, relatives, employees in the home and with other externally such as professionals in the caring environment, outside supplies, agencies.
- To support the Registered Manager with effective quality assurance accounts and delegate and act upon actions plans as required

Requirements of Deputy Manager

- Full UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
- Experience of working within residential services
- Previous experience of working with service users who have eating disorders
- Minimum of 12 months supervisory management experience
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- A good understanding of Nutrition
- Experience of working with Quality Care Commission (CQC) or Ofsted registered services
- Ability to lead and manage a staff team to achieve highest possible standards for the service, staff, and young people

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 submit your application by Friday 12th February.

To support their commitment as a COVID-19 Secure employer, all of their 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.

They are 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.

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Ambitious College is London's only registered Specialist College dedicated to educating and training young people with a primary diagnosis of autism aged 16-25. The college is currently based on two permanent campuses co-located and in partnership with mainstream further education colleges.

Ambitious College is an award winning, Ofsted “Good” day college. We believe that every young person attending Ambitious College 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 proud to be an inclusive college with a diverse co-hort that values difference.

If you are ambitious about making the ordinary possible for young adults with autism, can inspire, lead and innovate we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head who has:

• High expectations of our learners achieving their goals and aspirations, along with a commitment to providing education that promotes excellent progress and improves life chances, ‘making the ordinary possible'.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing a transdisciplinary team to ensure young adults are prepared for adulthood.
• Experience of working in a culture of change.
• Extensive teaching experience with young adults with complex special education needs.
• Experience of ensuring the objectives outlined in the service development plan are realised through a regular cycle of development planning, implementation, review and evaluation.
• Experience of leading, managing and supporting the development of colleagues through coaching or mentoring.

What we offer:

• Excellent CPD including a wide-range of in house and external training courses.
• As a growing organisation there is opportunity to progress your career.
• Competitive annual salary paid over 52 weeks.
• 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.
• Access to physiotherapy.
• On-site parking. 

The position will require regular travel to both college sites.

Role Closes: Sunday 31st January 2021

Applicants informed of outcome: W/C 1st February 2021

First stage interviews: Thursday 11th February 2021

Second Stage Interview: W/C 15th February 2021

Start date: As soon as possible.

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 follow the link to our website. 

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.

Akademi is seeking an experienced admin professional to join the team as Administrative Manager. The role will support the smooth and efficient running of a viable and stable organisation with the Exec team and will be responsible for the management of our administrative requirements alongside coordination of Akademi’s Learning and Participation work, financial administration and communications support.

You will have demonstrable management experience preferably obtained in the administrative side of arts or charity sectors and a good working knowledge of financial management / bookkeeping and social media. Excellent written and communication skills are also expected alongside experience in project coordination. An interest in dance / performing arts is highly desirable. The Administrative Manager is first point of call of Akademi enquiries, and communications central for the entire team and associate artists, so being friendly, proactive, professional and efficient is crucial to the role. 

About Akademi

Akademi is a dynamic and future facing organisation, dedicated to redefining the parameters of South Asian dance as an art form. We connect South Asian dance with the wider contemporary arts sector and engage with social, political and cultural agendas to achieve real impact. Our areas of work include performances, learning and participation work, artist development programmes and bespoke curation for events.

SALARY: £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

HOURS & OFFICE: Full-time (40 hours per week). Normal working hours are 10am – 6pm with one hour for lunch. In due course and when safe to do so, it is anticipated that Akademi will return to office working (based at Hampstead Town Hall, Belsize Park London). Until that time, this post is offered via remote working. Akademi will always consider flexible working requests. In the event of a requirement to work occasional evenings and weekends, Akademi offers a Time Off in Lieu system.

START DATE: Ideally mid-March 2021

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18 February 5pm

Interviews will be held via Zoom on: Thursday 25 February

To apply, please download the full job description attached and send in your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the person specification. Please also complete and send the confidential equal opportunities monitoring form.

Should you need this information in another format, or require reasonable adjustment, please contact us.

Akademi is committed to be an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises the importance and advantages of diverse workplaces and communities. Any candidate who self-identifies as D/deaf, disabled or neurodivergent, as a person of colour, and/or as genderqueer, and who meets the essential person specification, is guaranteed an interview. If you feel that this applies to you, please indicate in your application email.

Doctors of the World UK are looking for an organised and motivated individual to lead our covid-19 advocacy work.  As the pandemic continues to disproportionately impact migrant, BAME and other marginalised communities in the UK, this role is an opportunity to coordinate a fast-paced project fighting for equal access to covid-19 vaccinations, information, testing and treatment. We are looking to appoint a suitable candidate ASAP so applications will be reviewed as received.

Location

Remote – due to current circumstances otherwise located in London

How to Apply

To apply, please review the role profile below and email a CV, cover letter and a completed additional information form to the email address provided. Please mark the subject of your email as ‘Covid-19 Advocacy Project Lead Application”.

Your CV and cover letter (Maximum of two sides of A4) should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Applications that do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.

Expected Dates of Interview

Applications will be reviewed on receipt, dates to be confirmed

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Independent Sexual Violence Advisor to work collaboratively within an integrated team of counsellors and pathway navigators. The ISVA will provide a trauma informed, service-user led service support to survivors of both recent and non-recent abuse and support clients in coping with and recovering from their experience of abuse/trauma. The post is based in Macclesfield with travel around Cheshire East.