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Are you passionate about improving the lives of those experiencing homelessness and social exclusion? Join homelessness charity Emmaus UK as our new Director of Partnerships and Federation Development.
About Emmaus
Emmaus is a secular organisation supporting homeless and socially excluded people by providing a home for as it is needed, meaningful work in a social enterprise and a sense of belonging and community. There are currently 30 Emmaus communities in the UK stretching from Glasgow to Dover and Norfolk to South Wales, collectively supporting more than 850 people. We understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head; it’s somewhere to belong, where you feel part of a community, and that’s what Emmaus offers.
About the Role
As a critical member of the strategic leadership team (SLT) for Emmaus UK, the Director of Partnerships and Federation Development will take lead responsibility for ensuring the provision of high-quality support, advice, capacity building and grant-making for federation members in the UK.
The postholder will play a key role in the development of national strategic partnerships and will collaborate with federation members to ensure that federation strategic priorities are delivered and that our colleagues across the federation are able to do their very best work supporting people to overcome homelessness and poverty.
The role will also ensure effective programme and project management of directorate projects and work to embed cross-directorate working and co-operation.
If you are interested in the role, please submit a completed Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Form using the Application Pack for guidance.
Emmaus UK is a secular organisation, committed to equality and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 17th June 2024. Please email application to us. (email address is in the application pack)
Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview conducted via Microsoft Teams, on Tuesday 2nd July and Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email us.
An Emmaus UK organogram is available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 (35 hours FTE) depending on experience
Hours: Either Full Time (35 hrs) or Part Time (21 hrs) - Please specify preference when applying
Place of work: Flexible/Remote/Hybrid, plus a requirement to attend 4 x all staff days per year at our offices in Hatfield, Herts, and some additional conferences as required.
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As Health Services Lead at Crohn’s & Colitis UK, you will be integral in project managing the development of a new Healthcare Professional Online Education Programme. You will also work on a variety of other healthcare professional projects. This is a role that is both fulfilling and challenging. You will be supporting the Health Services Manager and liaising with both internal and external stakeholders, all with a view to improving the quality and the standards of health services for all people affected by Crohn's and Colitis.
Full details of the Job Description and Person Specification are found in our Recruitment Pack, available on our website
Benefits of working for Crohn’s & Colitis UK
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
About you
- You will have experience of supporting the delivery pf projects and programmes in a UK wide healthcare context.
- You will be able to develop and maintain a wide range of stakeholder relationships to ensure the partnerships needed to deliver our projects and programmes.
- A team player with great written and verbal communication skills.
What can you expect from us
Crohn’s & Colitis UK is a truly flexible employer. Getting the right person for the role is more important than where you live.
We value equality and want to make sure we get the best person for the job every time so want to hear from people of all backgrounds and with a range of experiences.
About us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2024, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
How to apply
Please submit a CV and supporting statement outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Please confirm if you are looking for a full time or part time role.
If you have any queries about this role, would like to have a conversation before formally applying, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact jthe email listed in the Recruitment Pack.
Closing Date: Monday 17th June 9.00am
Please note, applications will be assessed as and when they are received, and interviews arranged, so we may close the position before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
We will not be accepting any contact from Recruitment Agencies or Media Sales
Please provide a supporting statement with your cv
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Key responsibilities:
One-to-one support
You will provide intensive one-to-one support bespoke to kinship carers and their families over a six-month intervention, working within the Kinship Connected delivery model. This may include, but is not limited to:
· Practical and emotional support to kinship carers virtually or in-person in their home or community.
· Signposting or referring to relevant national and local services.
· Liaising with other professionals and organisations.
· Attending professional meetings when the carer needs extra support (e.g. CIN. CP, family group conference, school meetings).
· Making referrals to other Kinship services such as Advice, Someone Like Me, Peer-to-Peer.
· Signposting carers to secure grants from local and national funders.
· Setting goals for change following Kinship Connected processes, in partnership with the kinship carer.
· Monitor, review and revise these goals to ensure carers are on track and goals remain relevant and as part of the ‘closing’ process as the carers complete the intervention.
Peer group facilitation and management
You will be responsible for planning, organising, facilitating peer support groups for kinship carers in your area, working in line with the Kinship Connected delivery model. This will involve:
· Developing existing groups and setting up new groups as required.
· Working closely with Kinship’s peer-to-peer service where appropriate.
· Collaborating with kinship carers, the local authority, and community partners to set up virtual and in-person support groups in your commissioned area.
· Planning, preparing, facilitating virtual and in-person support groups.
· Promoting groups in the local area to kinship carers and organisations who work with them, including contributing to the creation of promotional materials.
Participation
· According to Kinship’s Volunteering policy and other related policies, support kinship carers to engage with opportunities such as volunteering in virtual and in-person support groups.
· Work proactively to enable kinship carers to influence the design and delivery of the peer support groups delivered in their area (such as topics, time / date, location).
· Support Kinship’s communications and engagement strategy by providing case studies and sourcing images for newsletters and local media to promote the programme.
Safeguarding and risk management
Kinship has a robust safeguarding structure. You will be supported by a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Designated Deputy Safeguarding Leads (DDSL).
· Recognise and respond appropriately to signs of abuse or neglect, following national legislation and procedures and Kinship’s own safeguarding procedures.
· Liaise with your line manager and safeguarding lead regarding safeguarding concerns, following Kinship’s policies and processes.
· Provide updates and information for managers about cases of concern.
· Complete risk assessments for events or groups with families in line with Kinship’s policies and processes to be signed off by a DSL or DDSL.
· Follow Kinship’s health and safety policies to keep yourself and your clients safe, such as Lone Working Policy, Home Visit Policy and other relevant policies.
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Ensure casework, attendance, feedback, and other data related to service delivery are regularly and accurately recorded on our Salesforce database in line with Kinship’s policy and best practice.
· Ensure completion of carer registration forms, review forms, and closure forms, taking details that will be used to evidence impact.
· Collect case studies from your kinship carers to help demonstrate impact.
· Contribute to any reports for local authority partners as required with data and case studies.
· Attend monitoring meetings as required.
· Engage in quality assurance processes in line with ongoing programme development.
Relationship and stakeholder management
· In partnership with the Senior Project Worker, enable local authorities to understand the programme and pathways for how to make referrals.
· Support practitioners' meetings with local authorities to encourage referrals, discuss cases, and ensure local authority confidence in the programme.
· Where applicable, work with local authorities to raise awareness of kinship care and to reach and support kinship carers through the programme.
· Where possible and relevant, represent Kinship at external events and meetings to raise awareness of the programme and to influence other organisations.
General duties and tasks
· To attend and engage with team and general staff meetings.
· To personally prepare for and attend case reviews, one-to-ones and appraisals with your line manager.
· To act at all times in the best interest of Kinship.
· To participate in the induction of new staff members and volunteers.
· To work with line manager to identify own training needs and undertake training and development.
· To engage in reflective practice, using opportunities for supervision and professional development as appropriate.
· Deputise for the Senior Project Worker as needed such as internal meetings or external meetings and events.
· Participate in opportunities provided by Kinship to develop your skills and knowledge such as staff training, ‘Lunch and learn’ sessions.
· To carry out other related duties as may from time to time be required to fulfil the mission of the team and organisation.
· To develop Kinship Care Week in your local area.
· Be willing to travel across England as necessary to attend events and raise the profile of the service and kinship care.
Standard Clauses
· The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to Kinships’ Equal Opportunities Policy and Safeguarding Policy.
· The post holder must accept responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health and Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times.
· This role will require satisfactory enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
· The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
· The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the non-smoking environment of all Kinship offices.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Press and Campaigns Officer to raise the profile of Carers First, building our brand awareness and engagement levels to reach new carers. The successful candidate will also help to raise awareness of the issues affecting carers and be responsible for our press and media activity, helping us to secure national and local coverage.
You will work to increase the charity’s local presence improving visibility and helping to increase engagement with Carers First across all the areas in which we work, supporting with the development and delivery of our campaigns and projects.
To be successful you will require 1-2 years of experience in a public relations or communications position, ideally within the charity or public sectors, excellent IT skills including ability to use Microsoft Office suite, along with superb organisational skills with a proven ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines and show attention to detail.
In return you will benefit from working for a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a service which makes a real difference to peoples’ lives. We offer training and development to help you grow your career, a good annual leave entitlement, flexible working options, access to our workplace pension, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.
If you are interested in becoming part of the team and have the skills and experience that we are looking for and are passionate about making a real difference, then please read the Job Description and Person Specification.
Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving suitable references and an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We encourage and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
If you would like to discuss this role confidentially, please contact us and we will be happy to organise for one of the Team to contact you. Please note that if you have not been contacted within one week of submitting your online application, that your application has not been successful. Carers First is an Equal Opportunities Employer
The Network Systems Manager maintains an overview of all DCS (Data Collection System) related activity and is responsible for ensuring that the development, maintenance and technical changes are conducted succinctly and delivered successfully in line with strategic goals across the entire organisation.
Role responsibilities
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To design and deliver a roadmap for the development of the Data Collection System, in line with the Trussell Trust’s strategic goals, and in collaboration with key stakeholders.
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To manage the acquisition of DCS projects/changes, assessing value to different user groups using qualitative and quantitative analytical data to plan future support and development requirements of the system
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Project management of large scale changes to the DCS and related systems, including the creation of project documentation, providing a consistent and accessible monitoring process for internal stakeholders.
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To maintain and provide expert knowledge of the DCS across the organisation monitoring and reporting on key changes and development, user performance, stakeholder feedback and data requests.
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To work closely with the Network Services Manager in; providing a point of escalation for user and team technical support; offering support to project leads in the communicating of changes, development, testing and implementation of DCS-related activity.
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Manage the day to day relationship with the system developers (Bit Zesty) to ensure support hours are appropriately used to maintain, update and fix bugs, and that all work (including projects) is delivered within budget and in a timely manner.
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Provide leadership, direction, support and line management. This will include regular 1:1s and annual reviews to ensure objectives and key results are met.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
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Cloud hosted database systems
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Technical support
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Excellent at communicating technical requirements and changes to different audiences
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Project management experience
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Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines
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Knowledge of requirements under UK GDPR
Behaviours and competencies:
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Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
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Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
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Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds
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Excellent verbal and written communicator
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Ability to work effectively with different people and teams of people
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
NOTE:
We are only able to accept applications from UK based candidates at present. Please provide a cover letter, your current notice period, and a link to your portfolio or examples of work if available.
Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer
Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week
Reports to: Designer
Salary: £25–28K (dependent on experience)
This is your chance to join a national charity committed to improving the outcomes of all children by advocating for and telling the stories of parents and parent volunteers. Parentkind has begun an exciting new chapter delivering new products and campaigns, and we are looking for high-performing team players to join our fun and friendly marketing team.
Main purpose and scope of the role:
To support and work in collaboration with our lead designer at Parentkind to:
- Develop, implement and maintain a new brand for Parentkind
- Create best-in-class design of print and digital assets, including magazines, guides, videos, website, campaign and social media assets
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders providing creative and innovative design support for Parentkind projects
Duties and key responsibilities:
Under the guidance of the Lead Designer at Parentkind
1.Design:
- Champion the Parentkind brand across all designed assets and activities to ensure brand integrity and consistency
- Design assets which will include but are not limited to; print and digital magazines, guides, social assets, email designs, web assets, video content and PowerPoint templates
- Contribute creatively to large campaigns and activities ensuring that we are delivering best in-class and impactful design, that effectively represents and promotes our vision
- Conduct thorough quality checks on deliverables to ensure accuracy
2.Project management:
- Lead on the delivery of design activity such as guides, social and email campaigns, ensuring that design work is delivered to time and allows for revisions, sign-off and launch deadlines
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively
- Assist in managing and organising design assets, including image libraries, templates and project files
3.Collaboration:
- Work with the lead designer at Parentkind to support on projects, refine design outputs and deliver work within the Parentkind brand and to deadlines
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that design work meets the objectives of the relevant projects and is done so within the Parentkind brand
4.Continuous learning:
- Work with others across the organisation as well as independently to understand our key audiences so that the work delivered is audience-focussed
- Stay informed of the latest design trends, technologies and best practises so that Parentkind’s work is forward-thinking and impactful
General Responsibilities
- To ensure Data Protection procedures are followed at all times
- To keep abreast of relevant educational policy and legislation affecting our key audiences
- To be flexible within the remit of the post
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested
- To be self-servicing
- To attend and participate in Parentkind’s performance, development and training programmes.
- To abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- To be responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, other members of staff and visitors.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the opportunity
As our Digital Marketing Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Marketing Manager and broader team in volunteer and school recruitment efforts, while managing our social media presence. Your primary responsibilities will include managing and curating content for Action Tutoring's social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.
In addition to social media management, you will contribute to the creation of diverse content, such as graphics, videos, and photography, with occasional visits to our school programmes and events. You will also monitor and report on the impact of our social media campaigns, staying abreast of industry trends to optimise our digital presence.
If you're creative, passionate about education, and thrive in community engagement, we'd love to have you on board.
Closing date: Sunday 19th May 2024
Interviews: 28th and 29th May 2024
Start date: June 2024
Location: This role is remote. The candidate can be based anywhere in the UK. Occasional travel to London is required.
We use anonymised applications for our shortlisting process.
Duties and responsibilities
• Responsibility for managing Action Tutoring’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, TikTok and YouTube). Plan content (in collaboration with wider Marketing and Communications team) in line with the charity’s wider campaigns, volunteer recruitment rounds and key messages, ensuring regular diverse posting.
• Work with the Marketing Manager to develop engaging content which encourages the recruitment of high quality volunteer tutors, enquiries from potential partner schools and raises awareness of the charity to potential fundraisers, donors and employees.
• Promote the breadth of Action Tutoring’s activities and projects on social media, working across the whole team to gather content to raise brand awareness (including Programme, Philanthropy, Operations, Policy and Impact).
• Contribute to the development of content for social media channels including graphics, video and photography, with the occasional visit to school programmes and other charity events.
• Regularly analyse and report on the impact of Action Tutoring’s social media content through weekly analysis, quarterly reporting and campaign analysis.
• Monitor social media trends and industry developments to ensure we’re maximising content across all channels.
• Lead on blogger, influencer and community outreach (e.g. Facebook community groups, Next Door) to help raise awareness of Action Tutoring's volunteering opportunities and encourage applications.
• Manage our national digital adverts (such as Indeed, CharityJobs, Do-It). Respond to any direct enquiries sent through these and other digital platforms, including the Volunteer Facebook Group and Google business.
• Identify national digital advertising opportunities for volunteer and school marketing, and support with content for regional adverts. Work with the Marketing Manager to analyse impact and decide where our budget is best spent.
• Support the day to day management of Action Tutoring’s website, editing content with updates upon request. Support with creating high quality, engaging content for the Action Tutoring website to ensure it’s optimised.
• Create external marketing materials on request and support with ad-hoc visual design work.
• Support with the attendance at volunteering promotion events, mainly university fairs.
• Any other duties deemed reasonable by the Chief Executive Officer.
Person specification
Qualifications criteria:
• Right to work in the UK.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
• Excellent knowledge of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok.
• Copywriting skills: able to interact with a range of audiences and have outstanding verbal and written communication skills. The role involves representing our brand on various channels and you will need to be able to adapt your communication style to different audiences and inspire them to engage with the charity.
• Able to work independently and use initiative in a range of situations.
• Able to think creatively and generate content to effectively convey messages and motivate audiences.
• Adaptable and open to learning. You will need to be willing to adapt and to grow and develop with the organisation.
• Efficient and able to work under pressure when required, able to multi-task and juggle a varied workload.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you ready to make a tangible impact on public health? The Infection Prevention Society (IPS) is seeking an enthusiastic Education and Events Manager to spearhead their dynamic events and education portfolio. As a membership organisation dedicated to advancing infection prevention and control (IPC), the IPS is at the forefront of safeguarding public health in health and care settings.
The IPS is committed to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among IPC practitioners worldwide. With 2,400 members across the UK and internationally, the IPS plays a pivotal role in supporting IPC professionals, promoting best practices, and influencing policy to prevent infections.
In this pivotal role, you'll lead the planning and execution of the IPS’s educational programmes and events. From designing innovative educational resources to orchestrating engaging conferences and workshops, you'll be at the helm of shaping the IPS's educational landscape. Working closely with committees and stakeholders, you'll ensure events meet the diverse educational needs of its members and attract new partnerships and revenue streams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a comprehensive educational programme aligned with IPS's strategic goals.
- Plan and execute high-quality events, managing logistics from venue selection to onsite staffing.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive event success.
- Manage budgets effectively to achieve financial targets.
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to expand IPS's educational initiatives.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (education, event management, healthcare, etc.).
- Proven experience in education and event planning, ideally within a similar professional body.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and mentor junior colleagues.
- Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel as needed.
If you're ready to take on this new and exciting challenge, and help shape the future of infection prevention, we want to hear from you! If you would like to know more, please contact our retained consultant, Simone Loxton at Memcom Recruitment, who will be happy to share a candidate pack and talk to you about the role in more detail.
Application will be by CV and supporting statement. Please refer to the candidate pack for details.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to make a real and lasting difference for others? Join Kinship, Britain’s biggest charity supporting kinship carers.
Kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident to do that.
Kinship is the leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We support, campaign and raise awareness of kinship care and the issues affecting kinship carers every day.
Kinship care begins in crisis. A child whose parents are unable to care for them, for whatever reason. It’s frightening, confusing and heart-breaking. Instinctively, a loved one steps in – a grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, uncle or family friend. They are now a kinship carer, bringing up the children they love. It’s life changing and challenging raising children who’ve been hurt or neglected, but kinship carers do it anyway because they put the children first.
Kinship have been awarded funding from the Department for Education to deliver the first ever national training programme to support kinship carers in their caring role. We are at the start of that journey.
About the role:
Kinship are seeking to recruit experienced event co-ordinators with a whole range of skills and great energy to join our brand-new training team. They will be responsible for delivering this first ever programme of its type supporting kinship carers across England in their caring role.
As a pivotal part of the team, you’ll be supporting delivery of high-quality in-person and online training events across England. You’ll be the first point of contact for the team and be experienced and responsive in dealing with enquiries. You’ll be used to working with suppliers and have proven experience of planning, co-ordinating and supporting the delivery of large events. You’ll bring significant working experience of using Microsoft tools, and other platforms and technology including Zoom. You’ll have a positive, can-do approach and the ability to work with initiative, being curious and always thinking ahead to anticipate need and deal with issues.
Collaboration will be key to your approach, and you’ll be detail orientated and be great at managing your time and priorities, and working to consistently high standards. You’ll plan, co-ordinate and support the successful delivery of all our online and in-person events, including being available and involved as needed on site.
In this role, you’ll travel across England and may have overnight stays from time to time. We offer training and support to enable you to be successful in your role and we’re happy to discuss requirements if you have kinship caring responsibilities.
Please see the attached Training Officer job pack for more information, a full job description and details of our application process. Please note that Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised date where we have received sufficient applications.
If you think you can make a difference for kinship carers, have the experience and skills we seek and the drive and positive approach to succeed then we would love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing highly effective project management and administrative support to the training programme, including supplier communication, coordinating programme logistics and delivery of all relevant general and financial administration tasks, e.g. scheduling meetings, providing agendas, writing briefings, minute-taking, monitoring expenditure and organising events, training and workshops.
- Being the first point of contact for the team, for both internal and external purposes, communicating effectively with kinship carers, internal training team, external delivery partners and other stakeholders to coordinate and confirm all training activity.
Essential requirements include:
- Proven experience in event planning and management. You will need previous experience being responsible for organising large events (over 50 people).
- Experience of developing and implementing administrative systems and processes that enable team effectiveness. You will need a minimum of 1 year’s administration experience.
Key dates:
- Closing date: Tuesday 28 May, 9am
- Interviews: w/c 10 June
Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Working at Koreo
Koreo is a learning consultancy dedicated to imagining and building a better world. We work across civil society to help everyone experience the transformative power of radical learning. Since 2004, we have become one of the UK's leading learning and development partners for organisations with a social purpose, working alongside leaders in communities, social change organisations of all sizes, and convening learning networks across sectors and industries.
Our work is made up of a combination of consultancy projects, from large scale culture change programmes to discrete strategy and people development projects, as well as through our own programmes developing emerging and existing talent across the social change sector.
You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Koreo by exploring our Company Toolkit at www.koreo.co/toolkit. You'll benefit from:
- 25 days holiday (5 days of which are fixed in August and Christmas), plus bank and public holidays
- Enhanced sick pay and family leave policies, flexible working arrangements, workplace pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Fully comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
The Job
The Project Coordinator will:
- Report to the Portfolio Manager (Routes Into & Through)
- Be employed on a permanent contract
- Be based remote or hybrid, with regular travel to London
- Be paid a pro rata full-time equivalent salary of £28,000
The Role In Brief
The Project Coordinator role at Koreo offers an exciting opportunity to play a fundamental role in a range of impactful projects that drive positive change through learning. Collaborating with a dynamic and diverse team, you'll be at the heart of shaping and streamlining transformative projects, amplifying your skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving. This role is perfect for someone looking to work towards building a just and regenerative world.
The Project Coordinator role is responsible for the smooth running of our projects and programmes. You’d be part of one or more project teams, overseen by a Project or Portfolio Manager, ensuring that our projects are delivered to a high standard, and that our participants and clients have a positive experience working with us.
1. Responsible for the administration and coordination of project delivery and communication across a portfolio of Koreo’s programmes and projects
2. Responsible for the management of data and relationships that contribute to wider business objectives and activities
3. Responsible for contributing to the team and self development as part of a thriving working culture at the company
We’re looking for someone with the following skillset:
● Organisation, time management and task efficiency – You are reliable and thrive on responsibility. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, delivering at pace to a high standard. Effective planning and strong organisation skills will be key to the success of this role
● Ability to take initiative and effectively solve problems – You are able to work independently and use initiative when needed. You are a natural problem solver, and you are able to quickly spot and manage key risk areas
● Attention to detail – You are an excellent proof-reader and you are able to work confidently with large quantities of complex data
● Customer service – You should understand who our customers/clients are and show a commitment and desire to anticipate, meet and exceed their needs and expectations
● Build positive relationships – You are comfortable in a small, busy and ambitious team. You are be a good team player and able to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with colleagues and our community
● Written and verbal communication – You can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. You should be confident in conversing with a variety of people and be able to adapt your style to different audiences and through different mediums
● Adaptable – You cope well with competing demands and changing environments. You maintain your effectiveness and productivity throughout. You will be flexible and able to work in different settings and with different people
● Readiness to learn - You are passionate about learning and personal development, both for others but also for yourself. You are proactive about finding and stepping into new learning opportunities
●Good general education, typically to A Level or equivalent
●Experience managing and delivering work to a deadline and in accordance to a plan
●Experience of working effectively on own initiative and as part of a team
●Experience working with databases and other systems including Google Workspace or equivalent
●Experience of providing administrative support to projects and teams
●Basic working knowledge of creating and coordinating projects
●The ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and processes
●Strong attention to detail
●Good communication skills, both oral and written – particularly the ability to communicate with people at various levels
●Desire to work on issues and themes of social change and the development of others
It’s desirable, but not essential that the person has:
●Experience of organising and planning events
●Experience of building and managing working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders
●Experience of collecting and analysing data/ insights and writing/producing reports
●Experience of digital diary management and coordination
●Knowledge of charities and/or employment programmes and the way they work and operate
●Ability to use design and communications software like Adobe and other platforms
●A proactive, problem-solving approach to challenges
●Desire and commitment to own learning and ongoing development
This person specification is not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to demonstrate the ability to work across a number of areas as required by their manager during their time in employment with the company.
Further information about the role can be found in the job pack on our socials and Medium.
Please read the attached Job Pack before submitting your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Travel required: Home based within North East of England - travel required within region and occasional travel out of area including 121's and staff conferences (this role requires the post-holder to hold a valid driving license and have access to a car)
Role outline and purpose
Ensuring the delivery of The Trussell Trust’s vision to end the need for food banks in the UK by developing an in-depth understanding of Trussell Trust food banks in their area and using coaching and assist to build and hold productive relationships to:
· Develop and execute a strategic plan for reducing the need for food banks’ services locally.
· Work alongside local partners to increase public will for long-term solutions to end the need for food banks.
· Develop and manage strategic relationships with key stakeholders to assist evidenced-based policy change at a local level and feed into activity to drive policy and practice at UK wide and national levels.
Role responsibilities
· Assisting trustees, staff and volunteers within food banks to develop their plans to end the need for their services locally through the strategic key areas of operations, volunteering, data, participation, church engagement, governance and stability, financial inclusion, stakeholder engagement, local influencing, referral pathways and signposting.
· Assist food banks to operate in a safe, legal and dignified manner (through calls, visits, training, meeting facilitation and our risk management and self-assessment processes) and assist the facilitation of good practice within the network and wider organisation (through cluster meetings, regional forums, road shows, webinars, peer support and internal meetings).
· Contribute to the development and promotion of support available to food banks through the Trussell Trust (including use of the digital hub, toolkits, partnerships and expert advice) and assist food banks with grant application processes, as required.
· Develop and manage positive relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including local councils and anti-poverty networks, to ensure the Trussell Trust vision is understood and able to influence local decisions, whilst supporting and empowering food banks to foster these relationships locally.
· Work with food banks to ensure that local churches (including church leaders) are connected to and have an understanding of the importance of ending the need for food banks in local communities.
· Support the development, and lead on aspects of delivery, of projects with food banks and external partners that contribute to ending the need for food banks.
· Ensure the voice of our network is heard throughout the organisation through reporting, information sharing and participation in additional working groups and projects.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Competent and efficient use of IT, particularly the main Microsoft Office programmes. Previous experience of Salesforce or similar CRM system is desirable.
· Experience of working innovatively and creatively.
· Experience of complex problem solving and responding to crisis situations.
· Strong organisational skills and experience of managing competing priorities within challenging timescales.
· An appreciation and understanding of the significance of Christian faith within our food bank network, and the ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together. Food banks in our network are typically governed by or run in partnership with local churches from across a wide range of denominations and traditions.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust.
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds.
· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Persuasive and effective coach, presenter and trainer.
· Ability to be self-motivated, working remotely but also contribute meaningfully to the team and wider organisation.
· Ability to think critically and strategically.
· Ability to manage partnerships with multiple stakeholders (internal and external).
Key Stakeholders
· The food bank network
· Area Manager colleagues (UK-wide)
· Network Support & Grant Giving
· Pathfinder team
· Financial inclusion team
· Safeguarding team
· External local stakeholders including local authorities, statutory services, third sector and anti-poverty groups
Our Values
The Trussell Trust is a charity that works to end the need for food banks. It is founded on and shaped by Christian principles.
Our values of dignity, justice, compassion and community, are central to all that we do and therefore supports our aim to be an organisation where the diversity of all employees is valued. We welcome people of all faiths and none and those that are committed to these values.
We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBTQIA+, from racially minoritised communities such as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Business Development department is integral to the success of our organisation and we are looking for an experienced, organised and driven individual to fulfil the role of Head of Business Development.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable in leading and co-ordinating a team. You will lead and operationally manage the department in our external business development engagement activities as well as our internal, cross-departmental collaboration working towards our ‘Evolve Strategy’.
You will have a clear and demonstrable understanding of configuring, organising and developing business development strategies and an understanding of how an awarding body operates particularly within the education landscape.
A proactive communication style, strong organisation and interpersonal skills and a decisive nature are key qualities required in this role. You will operate in a flexible and predominantly remote working environment; therefore a demonstrable experience of working using your own initiative alongside a desire to innovate and test new ways of working are essential.
Your team will be supported by a Business Development Co-ordinator and two Business Development Managers, each focused on retention of business and new business (New Business Development Manager to be recruited). Additionally, a team of Business Development Officers and Centre Engagement Executives also support the team.
We view this role as an integral part of successfully delivering our strategy. You will have the opportunity to shape the way your department operates to support the needs of the business as well as our centres.
The role fits within the wider Leadership Team and working closely with other HODs and Managers will be a key ingredient to success.
Role purpose:
- Set & deliver the Business Development Strategy alongside the Director of Engagement that supports growth, reach, and impact of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
- Drive operational progress by developing positive and proactive working relationships with other Heads of Department.
- Influence the future direction of the Leadership Skills Foundation as a member of the Leadership Team.
The main resposnsibiltiies will be:
- Effectively manage and develop the Business Development Team and relationship management functions to meet agreed budgets and maximise learner/programme registrations.
- Accountable for the Business Development team’s sales planning and forecasting including annual budgeting.
- Regularly developing and presenting clear insight and analysis on market activity, responsibilities, and opportunities.
- Work closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications and New Business Development Manager to devise and deliver targeted new business campaigns and activities.
- Work closely with the Retained Business Development Manager to devise and deliver strategies to retain and grow our centres.
- Work with the Business Development Coordinator to ensure engagement processes and the customer journey meet the needs of centres efficiently.
- Maintain a working knowledge and up to date awareness of the sectors, market audiences and landscape the Leadership Skills Foundation works with.
Head of (HOD) Responsibilities
- Implement the one company/vision/culture and demonstrate its impact.
- To carry out environmental scanning to recognize opportunities and challenges and formulate appropriate actions to position the Foundation in line with its agreed objectives.
- To implement and develop appropriate business management capabilities and practices across the organisation.
- To operationally implement the strategy and set work expectations as agreed by the Board and the SLT.
Skills, experience and knowledge
- An understanding of education systems in the UK
- Previous experience in a sales environment and understanding sales processes.
- Experience of managing pipeline systems
- A proven track record of delivering income growth
- Analytical thinking and evaluation skills
- Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Leadership capabilities
Desirable
- Previous experience of managing a sales team and managing direct reports
- An understanding of awarding bodies and their operating landscape
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI
The Head of Business Development will receive a generous salary, a flexible and agile working environment, private Vitality healthcare (subject to successful completion of probationary period), personal development opportunities, enhanced pension, enhanced holiday and sick pay and an extended Christmas break.
If you want to be part of thriving and evolving organisation, then we would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust is seeking to employ a Heritage Assistant for current and future projects led by WMHBT, CoWRBPT, or WBPT. Reporting to the relevant Project Organiser and line managed by the Administrative Manager, the role will support the Trustees of the three Trusts with administration, finance and communications tasks linked to live projects being developed by any of the three Trusts.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small friendly team, working in a flexible hybrid role, mainly home-based with occasional office-based team sessions at the Trust’s office, attending meetings and events at project locations. The organization you will be joining is an experienced heritage Trust held in high regard, with a successful track record in working with local communities in rescuing historic buildings.
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Job Description
Do you want to join a vibrant and growing charity group whose mission is to deliver positive change? Would you like to play an important role in supporting the organisation provide exciting learning opportunities that are tailored to people's needs?
Title: Projects & Events Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Programme Administrator
Based: Remotely – however must be willing and able to travel as and when required to meetings and events.
Job Purpose: To organise the planning and implementation of Programmes & Events and maintain a high level of accuracy and detail throughout.
The role:
Arrhythmia Alliance Group is recruiting a Projects & Events Co-ordinator on a full-time, permanent, remote basis. Your skills will be essential in strengthening the charities profile through programmes and event planning and coordination.
You will support the organisation with its’ programme and events portfolio by developing healthy, professional, relationships at all levels. You will also showcase initiatives taken and their key impact in making a real difference in people's lives.
Main responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, attend and execute a range of charity programmes and events.
- Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiations, transportation, accommodation, and catering arrangements.
- Agenda and room allocations
- Liaise effectively with various vendors and service providers.
- Develop and manage budgets, providing financial reports and forecasts to senior management.
- Evaluate programme and event success through feedback collection and analysis, making necessary recommendations for improvements.
- Promote the organisation's brand image, values, and initiatives.
Ensure all events are compliant with relevant standards and other regulations.
- Diary management for all programmes and events
- Support in production of relevant presentations and be able to present on the Charity group whilst attending events online or in person.
- Take payments over the phone as and when required.
- Attend physical meetings and events as and when needed to provide support.
- Support the production of recording for Healthcare Professionals, patients and care givers for educational webinars & events using but not limited to Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
Essential requirements:
- Experience working with vendors and negotiating venue contracts.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage budgets and financial planning for events.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle last-minute changes.
- Ability to engage with wide range of stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, sponsors and exhibitors.
- Creative thinker and problem-solver.
Person specification:
- Educated to GCSE level (minimum).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced Knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Can work flexibly, and as part of a team.
- Professional & methodical and thorough approach to work
- Friendly, professional, punctual and polite.
- Must hold a valid UK Driving Licence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is the first point of contact for journalists getting in touch with the Trussell Trust. The role is accountable for handling media enquiries; checking and responding to the press inbox; media monitoring and securing press coverage. The Press Officer will assist with media work through print, online and broadcast news to help build understanding, awareness and consideration of the organisation’s mission and goal. The Press Officer will support and advise colleagues, food banks in the network and external stakeholders to ensure they receive media coverage of strategically important projects.
Role responsibilities
· Handle incoming enquiries and provide accurate, timely and appropriate responses, briefing journalists in line with the Trussell Trust’s key messages and priorities.
· Build relationships across the organisation, within the food bank network, with external stakeholders such as corporate partners, and with journalists to assist with securing coverage across national, regional and local media to reach new audiences and build cause awareness
· Horizon scan for media opportunities and develop innovative integrated communication plans, overseeing advice, statements, timelines, and key messaging to engage specific audience segments.
· Arrange spokespeople for interviews and support with organising and managing press visits to food banks, as well as photo calls, to support the organisation’s communications priorities and campaigns
· Circulate regular coverage updates across the organisation and help maintain and develop media databases, key performance indicator reports and other admin systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement
· Act as the media lead on proactive projects that help build understanding and awareness of both Trussell Trust and the food bank network’s strategic objectives.
· Participate in regular 1:1s and annual reviews, contributing to the identification of objectives and targets, and monitoring of progress towards them
· Participate in an out-of-hours rota for media enquiries.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Experience of working within a press office environment/PR
agency with a track record of securing high-impact coverage.
· A confident communicator who demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrates experience of tailoring communication for different audiences and circumstances.
· Knowledge of UK national, regional and local media and how to leverage them to get key messages out to the public. Some experience of handling media enquiries and speaking to journalists.
· Has a clear idea of priorities and manages own time appropriately while delivering key outputs and replying to requests in a timely fashion
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrate dedication to the values of the Trussell Trust
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially excluded backgrounds
· Commit to occasional need to work outside of normal working hours and to travel throughout the UK
· Passionate about the work of the Trussell Trust and able to represent it and its values effectively
· Demonstrates resilience, resourcefulness, flexibility and perseverance
Role models inclusive behaviours and values