We are the UK’s largest Law Centre, with a national reputation for innovation and excellence in using the law to improve the lives of some of the most disadvantaged people in our community.
We work across Coventry and Birmingham helping nearly 6,000 people each year to access justice and uphold their everyday rights, by providing specialist legal advice on social justice issues including housing, employment, debt, benefits, asylum and immigration.
As well as offering casework and representation delivered by legal experts we work in partnership with local universities, local authorities and the voluntary sector to deliver legal education and rights awareness-raising. You can read more about our impact in our annual report available on our website.
We are looking for a vibrant, enthusiastic and experienced communications and engagement professional with a proven track record in networking, partnership building and leading high quality communications strategies. You will help us work with our existing and new partners to expand the reach of our work in the short term but also contribute to raising our profile and awareness of the issues our clients face and inspire more support.
It’s vital now more than ever that our local community knows we’re here to help them, and this role is key to ensuring that. For example, we want to build our social media platforms, so they connect with and engage local people and community groups. We also want to produce high quality communications materials that help front line staff working in other organizations identify legal advice needs and enable people to get the right advice at the right time. Your strong partnership building skills will ensure that these meet their needs as well as our target service users.
This is a brand-new post with lots of potential to make your mark. This role is initially funded for 12 months and its continuation is subject to its success and securing ongoing funding.The postholder will take over responsibility for communications and marketing activities that are currently spread between other members of the team and build on these to create, and deliver, an effective stakeholder engagement and communications strategy and plan.
The Communications and Engagement Manager will be supported by the Senior Management Team and a part time Communications Assistant but will also need to be a self-starter willing to ‘do’ as well as lead. You will have autonomy to think creatively, and the confidence and experience to lead our communications work in a way that works collaboratively with our expert legal staff and support staff.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play an essential role in a friendly organization that is making a real difference. See full job description below.
Other benefits: 28 days holiday (rising to 35 days after 5 years’ service) plus 8 statutory days and pension scheme membership.
Please download an application pack by visiting the 'work for us' page on our website. No CVs required.
Closing date for applications is 10am on Monday, 28th September 2020
Interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday, 2nd October 2020
Job description
The primary aim of this role is to provide strategic direction and increase capacity to our communications and engagement work across the whole organisation. Initially the role will work closely with senior management to redevelop and implement a communication and engagement strategy to ensure the maximum number of people can benefit from timely legal advice as they deal with the impact of COVID-19. It will also support our longer-term ambition to build a Rights in Practice approach in the communities where we work by increasing our network of partners, increasing knowledge and use of legal rights amongst frontline professionals and members of the public and increasing support for the work of the Law Centre.
Key responsibilities
• To work closely with senior managers and staff to develop a communications and partnership engagement strategy to support the work of the Law Centre and ensure it is regularly reviewed and refined.
• To develop stakeholder messaging and channel management strategies that support our strategy and objectives.
• To lead on the implementation of the strategy, building and strengthening relationships with other organisations who share our values and work with our client group, focussing resources where they can have maximum impact on audiences and driving up the quality of our communications.
• To build skills and capacity of Law Centre colleagues to communicate complex social and legal issues in a simple, engaging and accurate way.
• To build skills and capacity of Law Centre colleagues to nurture and sustain partnerships with other organisations.
• To support the development of communication and training materials identified as needed to support Law Centre initiatives.
• To ensure quality and consistency of copy, use of standard templates, advising on best format of material, consistent use of the Law Centre branding and appropriate dissemination routes of all communication materials.
• To develop and keep up-to-date marketing materials on our services, and make sure they reach people in our community, relevant stakeholders and referring agencies.
• To identify and manage creative projects from concept to delivery, to time and to budget.
• To develop our social media strategy and profile in line with the Law Centre strategy ensuring all our key audiences are reached and that we engage our community.
• To be responsible for the organisation’s websites and social media channels, including daily operation, content, on-going development, and liaise with external relevant suppliers.
• To create (and support other staff to create) online content that engages people with our work and vision, highlights our impact and brings the experiences of the people we work with to life.
• To manage requests for client stories and experiences from media outlets.
• To ensure client confidentiality is maintained in preparation of all communications materials and that consent is obtained and records maintained in line with CELC policies and procedures.
• Maintain and develop the Law Centre’s visual assets and increase their use in routine communications.
• To ensure effective systems and processes for all communications and stakeholder relationship activity including compliance with GDPR.
Person Specification
• Experience of developing an effective stakeholder engagement strategy in the charity sector and a communications strategy for multi-project initiative.
• Demonstrable experience of raising the profile of an organisation and attracting a range of audiences to a cause.
• Experience of producing a wide range of digital and print communication and marketing materials for a range of audiences.
• Experience of generating and delivering digital content to targeted audiences in alignment with organisational objectives.
• Experience of creative project management – from taking a brief and developing a concept and schedule, to engaging stakeholders at relevant points, and delivering project on time and to brief and budget (across a range of platforms and media).
• Experience in writing engaging web copy and managing website content.
• Experience in successfully commissioning designers (including volunteers).
• Experience of working with vulnerable people and the ethics around communications work in that context.
• Experience in media relations, including building positive relationships with journalists, writing compelling press releases, and protecting the interests of charity’s clients/users. (desirable)
• Experience in managing volunteers and staff (desirable)
Skills/Knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to forge new relationships.
• Broad understanding of the impact of poverty on individuals, families and communities in our region and the role access to justice and increased knowledge of legal rights has in mitigating this.
• Excellent written skills and proven ability to get the message across in different formats to attract a wide-ranging audience, including ability to understand and communicate complex issues in a simple and engaging way.
• Skills in using design platforms such as CanvaPro to produce creative, clear and engaging communication assets.
Personal Attributes
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and on own initiative and able to organise own workload and that of the team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment to and understanding of the aims and objectives of the Law Centre
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a Law Centre
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Non-judgemental attitude
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Manager – Fast Growing Charity with Great Leadership Development Opportunities
Come and work in a growing organisation which supports young people with life changing opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The Charity
Generating Genius connects students from BAME and disadvantaged backgrounds with top businesses in STEM and universities through our Uni Genius and Alumni Genius programmes.
We offer great leadership opportunities and flexible working arrangements for you to take the initiative and run a successful programme.
The Position
We’re looking for a highly motivated project manager with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to run the Uni Genius programmes.
Current Uni Genius Programmes are:
1.Work experience programmes (350-400 students per year participate from Uni Genius at different times during the year)
2. University Preparation and Access Programmes
3. Corporate Mentoring Programmes
4. Corporates Insight Days
Annual Rate: £30,000-£33,000
Location: Can be based in London, Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds (travel to London 2 days per month from January 2021)
Job Type: Long term contract
Earliest Start Date: September 2020
Security Clearance: DBS Clearance and references will be required
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Managing the existing Uni Genius Programmes
- Creating new Uni Genius programmes
- Adjusting the existing Uni Genius programmes where necessary
- Organising work experience programmes
- Run a rolling student recruitment campaign
- Planning STEM activities to be delivered by 3rd parties for students
- Liaising with universities to deliver academic sessions and organise residential visits
- Organising and attending events with students
- Representing the organisation with companies, schools, colleges, universities, teachers and parents
- Ensure compliance with all necessary health and safety legislation for every event.
Essential skills and experience:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Previous event planning and programme management experience
- Partnership building experience
- Proposal writing and fundraising experience
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- 2 years previous experience of project management
- Rapport building
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone who is gifted at developing and deepening relationships with these churches and their leaders. You need to be someone who wants to grow their involvement with CPAS’ ministry and also be able to grow financial support for CPAS within this important group of supporters.
We’re looking for someone who can build on our existing relationships, foundations and links and establish new ones in order to grow the number of people reached through our ministry and to help increase both regular and one-off donations to CPAS enabling us to support our work in line with our refreshed vision and strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for someone who is gifted at developing and deepening relationships with supporters giving between £500 and £2,500 a year (including those giving through family trusts). You need to be focused on growing financial support for CPAS, working with donors and trusts, (new and existing) and enjoy project work too such as leading on sourcing projects and pledges for the annual ‘Big Give’ fundraiser.
We’re looking for someone who can build on CPAS’ existing relationships, foundations and links in order to increase giving to CPAS, enabling us to both continue and expand our work in line with our refreshed vision and strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is an established and vibrant charity working with new communities in the Black Country and Birmingham. We are seeking a Resettlement Manager to manage our resettlement programmes in Wolverhampton and Walsall.
About the role
The aim of this role will be to manage and work as part of a team to enable and empower newly arrived often vulnerable refugees to settle into their new communities with confidence.
As a Resettlement Manager you will have responsibility for the service delivery, monitoring and ensuring you are meeting funder targets. You shall provide a wraparound service to our clients across Wolverhampton, including services around housing, health, education and employment.
There would be a requirement to record and document contact using online systems, ensuring an evidence based practice model of working and seamless support delivery for our clients. As the manager you would be required to report and feedback on all findings, taking remedial action where required.
Purpose of post
- To manage a high quality holistic service to enable refugee families and/or individuals to sustain independence within their new communities.
- To develop and maintain effective partnerships with voluntary and statutory sector stakeholders to ensure the provision of appropriate services to newly arrived refugees.
- To undertake line management responsibilities as agreed with head of Services
- To record, monitor and evaluate all aspects of the programme and complete monitoring and feedback reports of outcomes for funders to a high standard.
- To train, develop and support staff and volunteers in all aspects of the service
Main duties and responsibilities
For service delivery
- To ensure the effective development, management, monitoring and delivery of the resettlement team and any additionally funded projects or posts which are developed in the region connected to this service.
- To devise and deliver a comprehensive action plan for welcoming the refugees from preparation prior to arrival and support for the first year and beyond. This includes but is not limited to:
- Checking suitability of properties with housing partner
- Welcoming families upon arrival at a UK airport
- Registering with GP’s, dentists and opticians; attending medical assessments and appointments; securing appropriate specialist medical care and liaising with different health services;
- Working with Social Services to ensure all special needs are addressed;
- Registering for Biometric Residence Cards and benefits, ensuring that refugees understand their financial rights and responsibilities;
- Providing on-going orientation to the UK – information, classes, workshops and visits by key statutory services;
- Registering and supporting children with local schools;
- Facilitating access to ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes for all newly-arrived adults;
- Sign-posting and assisting in training, education and employment to ensure long term independence;
- Organising trips and outings to places of interest and providing opportunities for social interaction.
- To provide holistic support around all areas of need including housing, welfare, employment, substance misuse, family reunion, health and social engagement.
- To lead on ensuring effective liaison and communication with RMC’s housing provider and other sub-contractors for the resettlement service in the region.
- To lead on casework management and provide direction and support to the resettlement team of staff and volunteers.
- To maintain and develop excellent working relationships with and between external stakeholders in order to improve the availability of mainstream and specialist services for newly arrived refugees.
- To plan the project’s services, ensuring appropriate liaison with colleagues, other RMC teams and external partners.
- To ensure the provision of high quality services that are responsive to the needs of clients and that meet internal and external quality standards
- To develop methods of receiving appropriate user and stakeholder feedback.
- To ensure that the project operates at all times within the principles of impartiality and confidentiality, and in accordance with RMC’s values, principles, policies and procedures.
- To ensure that the project has regular feedback on its services from users, refugee community organisations and other partners and, as necessary, to modify and improve services in the light of the feedback.
- To ensure that the service is delivered sensitively, in ways which respect the culture, personal history and situation of all its users.
- To provide written and oral reports as required.
- To have financial accountability for funding administered to the families.
Customer Communications & Marketing Specialist
Location: Birmingham, Bath Row, B15 1LZ
Salary: £31,000 to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Role
What to expect? As our Customer Communications & Marketing Specialist, you’ll join us at a really exciting time as we further seek to secure our position as a market leading organisation, providing products and services that significantly impact the quality of our customers' lives.
We’re looking for someone to take a proactive approach to our customer communications and help redefine our priorities - ensuring current and potential customers receive high quality communications and marketing content. Reporting to our Head of Customer Communications & Marketing, you’ll manage our key customer communication channels and take ownership for producing high-quality, engaging content. You’ll support the team to embed our corporate tone of voice and act as a brand ambassador across key projects and services.
You’ll be responsible for delivering a ‘new-look’ brand for one of our key services and maximising their marketing and sales potential. Your day to day role will also involve using your expertise to support our business to realise the impact of each customer communication, across all platforms.
Our ideal candidate? You’ll come equipped with experience of successfully delivering customer communications and product marketing, understanding the audience and positioning the messages to deliver. Key to your success will be your proven ability to advise and influence a range of stakeholders and turning a brief into effective communication and marketing campaigns that utilise the full range of channels available. You’ll bring creativity, be willing to take a fresh approach and have an awareness of current trends.
Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday 27th September 2020. Please be aware that we may close applications earlier, should the need arise.
TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:
If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete the application process.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.
No agencies please.
The key role of the Contract Cleaning Manager is to expand the business whilst also overseeing the smooth running of the current various customer contracts and sites. The post-holder will be responsible for the ongoing management of cleaning staff, the recruitment and training of new staff as well as undertaking regular quality audits.
The role is mainly office- based, but will also involve visiting sites, customers, cleaners as well as some cold calling. The Contract Cleaning Manager will be responsible for ensuring the highest cleaning standards are achieved and that high levels of customer satisfaction are maintained.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:
- Contract retention
- Cold calling or following up on leads for potential new business
- Managing the resourcing of cleaning contracts including recruitment and mobilisation of new staff and contracts
- Managing and co-ordinating all cleaning services ensuring a high quality is consistently achieved
- Maintaining an excellent relationship with staff and customers
- Day to day strategic planning of the cleaning contracts
- Producing reports as required by the Senior Social Enterprise Manager
- Ensuring the overall cost effective and efficient delivery of the cleaning contracts
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager
Personal Specification
Values
- Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence
Skills and Experience
- Proven ability in developing and embedding new business opportunities
- Proven ability in quoting and winning new contracts
- Knowledge and experience in the cleaning industry
- Knowledge and understanding of social enterprises and the third sector
- Experience of managing a diverse staff team which will include people with barriers to economic participation and social inclusion
- Excellent communication skills
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle which must be insured for business use
Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following
- An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
- Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
To Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:
- Where you heard about the job vacancy
- Why you want to be considered for the role
- How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification
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We’re looking for someone to lead our fundraising and communications team and activities who has a real passion for fundraising strategy design and development, plus experience of embedding a fundraising culture and focus at an organisational level. You’ll be asked to accelerate the growth of our fundraising across a diversified range of streams and donors to achieve long term, sustainable income growth.
To excel in the role you’ll need to bring experience of fundraising strategy, legacy programme development, trust fundraising, individual donor programme design and management, alongside your broader communications and marketing skills. The role will include managing a team of seven so experience of team management, skills development and taking a team through change will also be needed.
If you’re looking for an opportunity where you’ll be drawing on your expertise in order to create and deliver a dynamic fundraising strategy focused on growth and inspiring our supporters with the outcomes their gifts deliver, then we’d love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking to appoint an experienced person to our finance team to assist the Finance Manager in the day to day financial management of the Charity and to take the lead in providing financial support services to our partner organisations.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Specific tasks will include but will not be limited to:
- Overseeing the financial accounting aspects of the organisation including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, petty cash, fixed assets, banking etc.
- Assisting in the annual budget setting exercise and the production of monthly management accounts and forecasts
- Providing support to the managers of our varied departments and Social Enterprise businesses.
- Assisting in the production of the statutory accounts and filings with the Charity Commission and Companies House
- Preparing cash flow reports and associated monitoring.
- Taking responsibility for the accounting services provided to partner organisations.
- Planning, organising and managing own workload to ensure your contribution to the organisations financial reporting processes is achieved in a timely and accurate manner
- Using office computer software including Microsoft Office and QuickBooks
- Any other duties deemed necessary by the Line Manager
Personal Specification
Values
- Commitment, understanding and living of Jericho’s five values: Respect, Equality, Love, Integrity and Excellence
Skills and Experience
- Excellent administrative skills
- Experience of working in a finance department
- Good communication and listening
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Able to work accurately and with good attention to detail
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Strong IT skills with extensive experience of Excel, Word and Outlook
- Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
Additional Consideration Will Be Given For The Following
- An appreciation of the Christian ethos of the organisation
- Experience of working in a multi-ethnic, multi- faith setting
- A recognised finance qualification
- Experience of the QuickBooks Finance Management System
- Experience of producing charity accounts
To Apply
Please email your CV and covering letter. The covering letter must include:
- Where you heard about the job vacancy
- Why you want to be considered for the role
- How you meet the criteria outlined in the personal specification
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Location: Please note that the role is either office based in Warwickshire or home based from any location in the UK - dependent on candidate.
Details: an exciting opportunity has arisen to join RDA’s Fundraising team and lead on our Major Donor portfolio. This is a perfect challenge for an experienced major donor fundraiser to take on a strategic and operational leadership role. As a key growth area for the RDA, with significant untapped potential, this role will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement a strategy in major donor and special events fundraising. We are seeking a motivated and successful fundraiser with a track record in this area and experience of developing relationships to drive growth.
You will be responsible for ensuring RDA maximises income from major donors, whilst delivering and developing our special events portfolio – including gala dinners, regional dinners, developing our major donor club and developing partnerships with new and existing donors. You will have an excellent track record in generating new business in this area of work.
About RDA: RDA is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. With the support of 18,000 volunteers and qualified coaches, RDA has 500 centres all over the UK, supporting cities and remote rural areas. Through fun activities like riding and carriage driving, our beneficiaries experience the positive impact of our work; with significant improvements in physical and mental wellbeing, verbal and non-verbal communication, relationship building and confidence.
To apply: download the job description and send a supporting letter identifying clearly how your skills match the person specification and what you would bring to this role, along with your CV. Completed applications should be emailed via Apply with Charityjob button, and titled Major Donor Manager Application in the subject box, by the closing date of Wednesday 7th October 2020.
Due to high reponse rates please note that only successful applicants who have been shortlitsed for interview will be notified of outcome of application by Thursday 8th October 2020.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, in person, on Tuesday 13th October, at RDA offices in Shrewley, Warwickshire.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Principal Practice Tutor (PPT) is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the Frontline Programme. You will join a team of Principal Practice Tutors who provide programme leadership and team management that is central to effective delivery of the Frontline programme. You will ensure a high quality teaching experience, resolve escalated participant issues and support Consultant Social Workers to provide an excellent practice learning experience to participants.
There are 4 roles available: 1 based in North East and North Yorkshire, 1 in West Midlands, 1 in East Midlands and 1 in South West with regular travel across your geographical area.
The role comprises of 6 core areas of responsibility;
- Programme leadership and team management
- Resolve escalated participant issues
- Practice learning of participants
- Consultant Social Workers
- Teaching
- Supporting wider organisational objectives
We are actively seeking applicants from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
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Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.
We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
This role has the responsibility to develop network-wide financial reporting, modelling and costings for the Citizens Advice local offices to support organisation-wide planning and decision making. You will work closely with colleagues across the finance and transformation teams as well as the network to implement best practice and support the delivery of organisational and service priorities. Advanced Excel skills and some coding experience essential.
Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early.
The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.
Fixed term contract until June 2025
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a well-organised Contracts Administrator to provide vital office-based support role on an exciting new contract.
Key Responsibilities:
The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 10,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.
The role of a Contract Administrator involves supplying generic and specific administrative support to the Contract Administration team. Your exact duties will be determined by the business areas that come under the remit of the Team, however primarily you’ll ensure that the right technical processes are in place to keep things running smoothly and efficiently throughout the contract’s duration. As well as implementing and improving technology solutions, processes and schedules that keep the administrative work flow moving, you’ll also be the initial point of contact for al Contract Management Team enquiries, signposting each to the relevant teams or area leads.
You will need:
• Experience in database administration plus general customer service, where you fielded and signposted enquiries within a multi-disciplined team all working towards one goal
• Outstanding communication and time management skills and a proven ability to multi-task and prioritise within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Experience in validating and inputting large volumes of numerical data and producing data reports, as well as presenting written information in a coherent and engaging manner
• Proficiency using MS Office suite software to an intermediate standard
• Experience of administering meetings and taking minutes
• A can-do attitude, eye for detail and accuracy and a desire to complete any training or learning that’s needed for the role
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.
Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
CVs will not be accepted.
Promoting equality in the workplace
Fixed term contract until June 2025
One of the UK’s most inspiring and best known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a well-organised Contracts Officer to play a vital support role to the Contract Director of an exciting new contract.
Key Responsibilities:
The Salvation Army has been appointed to the Government’s new Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Through this new and extended contract, which runs for an initial five-year period, we and our specialist partners can build on expertise developed from helping more than 12,000 adult victims of modern slavery and human trafficking since July 2011.
As Contracts Officer, you’ll be the first point of contact for the Contract Director and responsible for creating and maintaining critical contract documentation and deliverables including contract variations, the RAID Log and internal project plans. You will progress and coordinate the timely delivery of internal and external reporting requirements and ensure the Contract Director is always fully briefed. We’ll also rely on you to schedule and coordinate meetings and conference calls and prepare and distribute relevant papers. Developing and implementing robust systems and processes to ensure you’re able to effectively deliver on your objectives will be important too, as will establishing effective operational relationships with key front-line delivery partners that prioritise the needs of service users across all areas of operational activity.
You will need:
• Proven experience at a similar level within an external supply chain environment
• A solutions-focussed approach and the ability to think critically and creatively and impact on, and influence, performance and outcomes
• A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels using your excellent all-round communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise work in response to tight deadlines
• Proficiency using IT software packages, with intermediate level skills in Word, Excel, databases and email
• A willingness to travel to work locations within England and Wales, with occasional overnight stays, as required
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays; a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan and an employee assistance programme.
We positively welcome candidates with lived experience and if you can demonstrate that you meet the minimum essential criteria you will be invited to an interview.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS Check will be required.
Closing date: 28th September 2020. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier should we feel we have received sufficient applications.
CVs will not be accepted.
Promoting equality in the workplace
Based in Birmingham
37.5 hours per week
Ref: BIF/SBB
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated person to work with our vendors in Birmingham and surrounding areas to continue their journey away from poverty towards social and financial inclusion.
Service Brokers work holistically with vendors and other agencies to develop person-led and sustainable solutions when accessing and maintaining specialist services in the areas of housing, financial capability, health & wellbeing, education & training, and employment. Service Brokers achieve this by conducting key assessments, getting to know vendors and supporting them to share specific issues in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
You will also support vendors to maximize their sales, increasing their financial well-being and employability. You will develop supportive relationships with vendors during sales transactions, and in one-to-one sessions in the office and on outreach in Birmingham.
To succeed in this job, you must have excellent communication skills, an ability to remain even-tempered when working with people who can be volatile or challenging and the ability to think on your feet.
You must be proficient in Microsoft packages with good organisational skills and the ability to juggle and prioritise demands from different directions. An understanding of the practical and emotional needs of disadvantaged people and/or people facing poverty, and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.
The ability to speak Romanian or Romanes- Kalderash dialect would be beneficial but not essential.
For a full job description including the summary of skills, qualities and experience required for the role please download from the link below.
If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role please click on Apply. You will be asked to complete a short application form and then upload your CV and a covering letter which should explain your interest and related skills for the role
Salary and Benefits
We offer:
- A salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request
- Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
- Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
- Health benefits include life cover, a health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment.
If you have any queries, please email HR stating the job reference.
Closing date Monday 28th September 2020
The Big Issue Foundation thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.
Registered charity no. 3049322
Why Work For Us?
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