We are looking for four exceptional people to join us as trustees who can help ensure that we have a high performing Board during a period that we may end up looking back on as among the most crucial in our history.

We are hugely proud of the impact we have had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer. The £500 million we have invested in research over the last 60 years has saved many thousands of lives, and we are now in a position where the day we will beat blood cancer is finally in sight. But with the coronavirus crisis already having had a big impact on our income, it is more vital than ever that we have the strong strategic leadership to keep our mission to beat blood cancer on course.

As a Board, we know we need to become more diverse to better reflect the community we serve and share with us new ideas and opinions, so we would welcome approaches from the following:

• Individuals from black and ethnic minority communities.
• Younger people who may not have had previous board experience but have other experiences, for example: of committee work, associations and other team decision making experience.
• Individuals who have personally been affected by blood cancer who have the capacity to support us as a trustee
• Experience in the following fields would be of interest to us: Medical Research, Clinical Research, Audit, Finance and Accounting.
• Individuals who have experience of information support for blood cancer patients and health policy.
• Influencers who have experience with fundraising and have celebrity or VIP connections that could be further explored.
• Members of a minority group through physical or cultural characteristics.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role and your contribution could assist the blood cancer community in a huge way.

If you would like an opportunity to make a difference and contribute in a positive way we would encourage you to apply to join us on our journey, please share with us your CV, along with a brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and how you feel you could add value to our cause.

If you would like to know more prior to applying please feel free to get in touch with Louise Keegan - Recruitment Officer at Blood Cancer UK for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity. 

The closing date for this opportunity is: Midday on Saturday, 31 October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in Blood Cancer UK and we very much look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Should we be successful in our search for suitable individuals prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Newcastle
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 14 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Newcastle.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

Job title: Shop Manager
Salary: Up to £18,833.65 pa plus excellent benefits
Location: Middlesbrough
Job type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35 hours
Closing date:  04 October 2020
Interview date: 13 October 2020

Please be aware this position will include working 35 hours per week (5 days) on a rota basis to include weekends.

We are seeking an innovative Shop Manager who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Middlesbrough.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2019 we helped around 191,000 cats and kittens, an average of more than 520 per day.

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment whilst improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

Our successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, positive and resilient and with previous retail and people management experience. A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people and have good knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers. Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY ONLINE button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and answer screening questions – including explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Unfortunately we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly.

30 HOURS PER WEEK

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Senior Legacy Officer to join the Fundraising team at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families. SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

You will be responsible for administering a case load of contentious and non-contentious pecuniary, residuary and life interest legacies, ensuring that the charity receives its full entitlement in a timely manner and maximise value wherever possible.

About the team

You will join an enthusiastic and dedicated fundraising team whose ambition is to ensure our supporters contribute in the ways that suit them best and that they have the best possible experience.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will be experienced in Legacy Administration, with a sound knowledge of Probate and Trust Law.  You will be highly organised, excellent computer skills, exceptional attention to detail, ability to research, analytical, efficient and effective problem solve skills. You will also hold a recognised legal/ legacy profession qualification such as a Solicitor, ILEX, ILM Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (CiCLA)/ or STEP qualification.

You must also have excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills to manage relationships with professional and non-professional executors, as well as next of kin.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

To apply, visit SSAFA’s website

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 4th October 2020.

Interviews: Date to be confirmed. If you are invited to attend an interview you will be required to undertake an aptitude test as well as deliver a scenario based presentation as part of the selection process.

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

If you wish to apply for any of our vacancies you will be asked to answer some screening questions before completing an application form and uploading your CV.  Personal data to progress your application for employment is covered under the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) Article 6 Section 1b and Article 9 2b and c. Your details will not be used for any other purpose or shared with a third party without your permission.  Data on unsuccessful candidates will be retained for one year from the vacancy being filled. If you take up employment with us, your information will be held for the duration of your employment plus six full calendar years. Further details are contained in SSAFA’s Privacy Statement on our website.

Established in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families for over 140 years. They have over 4 million members worldwide, 55,000 of whom in Britain and Ireland. As a Christian charity, we aim to demonstrate faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. Our members work at grassroots level around the world bringing hope and practical support to at least a million people every year through our programmes and as part of the volunteer base of local churches.

The Fundraising & Communications Team & Role Purpose

The Fundraising & Communications Team is responsible for fundraising for the charitable work of Mothers’ Union and for communicating our work internally and externally in various formats and media platforms, resourcing dioceses and building membership. It has two areas of responsibility:

• Fundraising – community, individual giving and trusts and statutory funding.
• Communications – print and social media.

The Communications Officer will support the Head of Fundraising and Communications to deliver clear and consistent communications that will raise awareness, drive membership growth and facilitate fundraising across the Mothers’ Union movement. Faith is at the core of all that Mothers’ Union does. The post holder will be contribute to our faith discussions, write and review faith based resources. For this reason the post holder must be comfortable operating in a Christian environment.

MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Communications

1. Proactively create and deliver high quality, inspiring multi-channel content (including, but not limited to, members magazine, email marketing, social media, campaigns and website) to engage key stakeholders and attract new followers to our cause.
2. Co-ordinate the production of our bi-annual member’s magazine; leading editorial meetings, writing articles, conducting interviews, managing externals and overseeing timelines through to print and despatch
3. Work with the Head of Fundraising and Communications to develop and disseminate briefings, and positioning statements.
4. To refresh and oversee the maintenance of the organisation’s case study database working with colleagues to identify opportunities to cultivate new profiles in line with key messages and organisation priorities.
5. Work in collaboration with colleagues in the Fundraising and Communications team to build and maintain a database of key statistics and latest research for use in communications and PR output.
6. Work alongside the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer to ensure we are sharing compelling and quality content across the Movement.
7. Increase the organisation’s profile through media engagement, monitor press coverage and identify news and parliamentary agendas which would benefit from the organisation’s perspective or commentary.
8. Develop and enhance a strong network of media contacts and journalists, ensuring contacts are kept up-to date in a central database.
9. Work alongside the Head of Fundraising and Communications to respond to requests from the press for comments, views and supporting information, and maximise opportunities for further engagement on relevant topics.
10. In partnership with the Communications and Digital Marketing Officer develop an ongoing programme to engage and nurture High profile/celebrity supporters and influencers who can help raise our public profile through the on line and print media.
11. Proactively seek opportunities and generate ideas and content to achieve positive national media coverage in print, online, and broadcast media.
12. Measure and evaluate performance of media engagement, generating actionable reports which inform future activity and demonstrate impact to colleagues.

General

1. Provide copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs and act as a ‘brand guardian’ together with colleagues in the communications team.
2. Refine and manage the charity’s content calendar.
3. Take part in the charity’s out-of-office media enquiries and social media rota as required.
4. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by the employer.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

1. Knowledge of current communication and marketing trends in the voluntary sector.
2. Knowledge of the faith sector in the UK (particularly the Anglican Communion).
3. Knowledge of the contribution that faith and non-faith charities can have in achieving sustainable development goals.

Skills

1. Excellent verbal and written skills in order to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
2. Ability to proof read and edit clearly and accurately.
3. Ability to take complex copy; and clearly and concisely identify and summarise key points allowing you to present a balanced argument.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, confident to engage and interview a wide range of stakeholders.
5. Ability to set up systems and then monitor the impact of our communications work on and off line.
6. Excellent time management skills and ability to respond quickly and accurately to deadlines.
7. Developing a pool of high profile/celebrity supporters to support both communications and fundraising activity.
8. Highly developed project management skills with a strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Experience

1. At least 2 years’ experience of planning and delivering a range of communication activities including, but not limited to, publications, campaigns and digital media initiatives.
2. Demonstrable experience of working with and writing for digital media platforms.
3. Creating a database and network of key journalists and influencers that reaches outside the existing charities pool of influence.
4. Experience in managing communications contractors to deliver high quality publications to fixed deadlines.

Qualifications

1. Educated to degree level and/or equivalent experience in Communications, Digital marketing, media or journalism.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter by clicking on the "Apply" button.

In these interesting times we are looking for an exceptional person to join our organisation, to work in local communities across Shropshire  developing new and imaginative ways to reduce loneliness and isolation, encourage self- help and improve well -being and independence for isolated, elderly and more vulnerable individuals.

We are a long-established LOCAL charity with a great reputation and a strong track record of delivering community projects. For 60 years we have been working county-wide with local people to develop and deliver practical solutions to rural problems. We reduce the disadvantage that can result from living in a rural area, such as poor access to services and support, and greater vulnerability to isolation, poverty and poor health.  We deliver our work through a variety of projects.

In the midst of the current pandemic we have seen an upsurge in community activity and volunteering, and support to enable this activity to be harnessed and developed is needed more now than it has been for many years.

Whether your  background is public sector or voluntary sector you will have a proven track record of developing initiatives with local partners; supporting community groups; organising events and working with volunteers. Your excellent “people skills” will enable you to build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective partners. 

OVERALL PURPOSE

The Chief Executive provides strong leadership for the organisation and is responsible for delivering its services, administration, and financial management to appropriate standards. Working closely with the trustees, the Chief Executive develops long term strategy, budgets and business plans and ensures EHCVS complies with relevant law and regulations. The Chief Executive acts as an ambassador for EHCVS, playing a key role in developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Chief Executive is accountable to the Board of Trustees via the Chair of the Board  

VALUES AND ATTITUDE

You will need to sign up to the values of EHCVS and be a passionate advocate for the voluntary and community sector within Ealing and Hounslow. Working in a small organisation necessitates the Chief Executive to be both strategic and hands on at various times. You will need to be able to inspire, develop and encourage our staff team whilst ensuring that performance is managed, targets are met, and that they work effectively and efficiently as a team. You will need to be a self-starter with a strong work ethic.

LEADERSHIP, STRATEGY AND SUSTAINABILITY

The Chief Executive is responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with the trustees and for corporate leadership and management including:

• Work with the trustees to develop long term strategies, policies and plans.
• Ensure that the operation of the organisation is consistent with the principles and objectives set by the board, advise the board on associated risks and managing those risks.
• Direct the operational activity of the organisation in cooperation with colleagues to ensure the achievement of business plans and objectives.
• Take overall responsibility for financial management and for delivering activities within agreed budgets.
• Annually review and update the EHCVS strategic plan.
• Oversee the implementation of the organisation’s marketing and communications plans.
• Develop and sustain appropriate quality frameworks.
• Identify and respond to external events that affect EHCVS and manage business and operational risks.
• Ensure systems are in place for monitoring, measuring and reporting on operational performance to trustees and funders.
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s reputation, culture and values with staff, beneficiaries, funders, partners and other bodies.
• Lead EHCVS’s operational management and ensure compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policies.
•  Advising and supporting the EHCVS Board of Trustees to fulfil its responsibilities for the proper governance of the organisation and act as the Company Secretary.
• Ensure the smooth running of the board including organising meetings, preparing Trustee briefings, keeping minutes/records, ensure action on Board decisions, responding to Trustee enquiries.

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS AND PARTNERSHIPS

The Chief Executive is responsible for ensuring ongoing positive strategic partnerships and for ensuring that EHCVS meets the needs of its current and future beneficiaries, including:  

• Develop productive relationships with funders in order to secure funding for EHCVS’s services to support front-line third sector organisations.
• Enhance and develop existing and new stakeholder relationships including relationships between the VCS and relevant local government and NHS bodies in Ealing and Hounslow and surrounding areas, and also with the private sector to maximise support for the voluntary and community sector.
• Promote and build greater awareness of the value of the VCS and of EHCVS, particularly with local statutory agencies, media and elected representatives in the boroughs we serve.
• Develop and maintain communication within the VCS and between the VCS and statutory partners
• Represent EHCVS at meetings, conferences and events, giving presentations and promoting a positive image of the borough, EHCVS and the VCS, and their achievements.
• Seek to build VCS consortia with multiple capabilities to bid for funding, thereby strengthening alliances within the sector and obtaining income for VCS partners.
• To ensure EHCVS representation on local and regional committees, working groups etc as appropriate within the constraints of available resources.
• Provide advice, assistance and influence on policy, strategy and practice including the implications of new legislation, changing service needs and demands, and emerging community issues to the VCS, Council, CCG and Borough Partnerships.
• Innovate, develop, challenge and evaluate existing policy and practice towards the VCS across the Council, CCG, LSP, private sector and other partners. 
• Work with local VCS organisations and statutory agencies to promote equality, inclusion, cohesion and community leadership.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging issues and good practice to inform the voluntary and community sector’s activity, development and engagement.
• Facilitate the voice, representation and influence of the VCS through the development of the relevant VCS networks.
• Ensure the development and delivery to the highest standard of appropriate services to meet the needs of VCS organisations in Ealing and Hounslow. Ensure the delivering of high-quality training, advice and support.

GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL MANAGEMENT

The Chief Executive assists the trustees with the stewardship of resources to ensure that EHCVS continues to be well financed and to:

• Support the Board of Trustees to fulfil their legal and financial responsibilities.
• Ensure adequate financial and human resources are available to carry out activity as agreed with the Board of Trustees, including income generation from a variety of sources.
•  Manage and work within agreed budgets.
•  Ensure the relevant management reporting of financial information, including preparation of annual budgets and reviews throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with the requirements of all funding bodies and all appropriate legislation.
•  Take overall responsibility for day-to-day financial management.
•  Responsibility for organising the annual general meeting and producing the annual report.

GENERAL

Attend personal supervision and appraisal meetings with the chair of Trustees or agreed substitute.

Be aware of own training needs and participate in training/education to improve performance considered relevant to the post and to achieve agreed targets.

Comply at all times with the policies and procedures of EHCVS.

Ensure that EHCVS Equal Opportunities policies, principles and practices are observed and implemented throughout service delivery.

Act as a representative of the values, beliefs and principles of EHCVS at all times.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation.

Please complete the application form below plus equal opportunities monitoring form.

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October, 5.00pm

Interviews will be held week-commencing Monday 19th October 2020

We look forward to receiving your completed application. However, if you have not heard from us by Friday 16th October, unfortunately this means that you have not been shortlisted. We will not be able to give feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.

We are seeking a highly motivated self-starter who is passionate about making a difference for unpaid carers across the UK. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver innovative member engagement programmes, and have the interpersonal and facilitation skills to support members and volunteers both remotely and face to face. You will have experience of recruiting, training and supporting a team of volunteers to provide direct support to beneficiaries, and have good knowledge of the volunteering sector.

We are looking for an efficient, experienced, motivated and highly competent Personal Assistant/ Administrator, to provide secretarial and administrative support to the CEO/Founder of Savera UK.

The post holder will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills so they are able to communicate effectively with a range of people including professionals, external agencies, service users, the public, and staff at all levels.

Designation: Personal Assistant/Administrator responsibilities

Contract: Part time, (3 days a week, flexible) £19.500, pro rata

Reports to: CEO/Founder, Savera UK

Primary purpose of job:

The successful candidate will have two areas of responsibilities, where they will provide general secretarial support to the CEO, and administrative support to the small Savera UK team.

They will also directly support the Chair and the Board of Directors, providing information management support to enhance their effectiveness. Providing a comprehensive and confidential high level administration support.

Responsibilities will include:

Personal Assistant & Support

• Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
• Support the CEO by providing a high standard of personal Executive level assistance to meet the needs of the CEO’s objectives, including a significant amount of diary management, setting up meetings/appointments and travel.
• Support the Chair and Board of Directors members as required with setting up meetings, drafting agendas, taking minutes at meetings, circulating papers.
• Undertake a range of Governance duties, including amendments to Directors details with Companies House, company insurances and Health and Safety requirements.
• Managing databases and filing systems. Comply with data protection legislation, manage company files and filing (both electronic and hard copy), archiving or disposal of documents when appropriate.
• Conducting research on behalf of the CEO
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.

Administrative and Finance Support

The successful candidate will have the responsibility to administer the organisation’s finances, including record keeping, assisting in the preparation of the annual accounts for audit, submit annual returns to the Charity Commission and Companies House, coordinate staff payroll, information systems and liaise with relevant payroll agency, prepare and make payment of all invoices and receipts, administer and maintain petty cash account.

Other administration responsibilities will include: Maintain staff records; sickness and holidays on a monthly basis; telephone calls and enquires into the service; and general secretarial duties to support the team. Also minute-taking of meetings as required. Management and maintenance of the contact and stakeholders database; coordinate staff training.

Marketing and Distribution:

The post-holder, in liaison with the PR support company, will have some responsibilities to update Savera UK Website, Facebook, Twitter and any other social media as, and when, required ensuring that the materials and communications for the organisation is updated and available for distribution and promote the work and image of the organisation at all times.

General:

The post-holder will carry out duties with full regard to Savera UK’s Equal Opportunities policy; Participate in staff training and development activities as required and carry out any other duties commensurate with the post as required

Review Arrangements:

The details contained in this job description reflect the content of this job at the date of preparation. It is however possible that over time the nature of the job will change. Consequently the Savera UK Board/Directors will expect to revise this job description, from time to time, in consultation with the post holder at the appropriate time.

UK Community Foundations:

UKCF is a membership charity working in partnership with Government, large funders, charities and businesses to promote philanthropy, and to design and deliver major grant programmes across the UK. These programmes are coordinated by UKCF and delivered by our member Community Foundations. We are the national membership body for the 46 Community Foundations in the UK, who help funders, companies and other donors give effectively to strengthen their local communities. Most recently, through Covid 19 we have distributed £65m of funding on behalf of the National Emergencies Trust, which has raised our profile significantly. UKCF is passionate about supporting community activity through local grants, and our vision is that communities can help all those in need.

Originally based in London, we are now working from home, and will adopt a blended approach when we return to normal, having a small amount of office space available in London to those who want to use it, and travelling around the country visiting community foundations to enable us to meet as a team and connect with our members. We are recruiting nationwide for this post and we are an equal opportunities employer. We are a small but highly proactive charity with the potential to make a huge difference to the lives of people across the UK.

Role:

This purpose of this role is to lead on the Revitalising Trusts Programme which UKCF runs in partnership with the Charity Commission and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. This is an extremely exciting programme that has revitalised over £30m since its inception and this role will be pivotal in its on-going success. The role will involve working closely with the Charity Commission and our member Community Foundations. There is an element of sales and marketing to the role, in promoting the programme to prospective inactive trusts; and an element of administration, navigating through charity governance to enable trusts to be transferred. The post-holder will be responsible for the whole process of revitalising national-focussed trusts to UKCF and for supporting member community foundations with local trusts.

Experience of working with trusts and good knowledge of charity governance necessary.

The role is 3-4 days per week, home working or as specified with some travel required.

Applied:

UKCF are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and potential staff, volunteers, and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment is rooted in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We use the Applied platform to help take bias out of our recruitment process and hire fairly through blind recruitment. To help us to enhance the diversity of our team, we would especially welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities, who are currently under-represented at UKCF.

To find out more about the role and to apply please click on 'apply on website' to be taken through to the Applied platform. CVs will not be required unless you are invited to interview.

Administration Officer 

Dorset Advocacy is a local charity with a long history of helping some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised people in our communities. We make sure that peoples’ rights are respected, and their voices are heard.

We are looking for a confident and reliable administrator who has at least 2 years’ experience of the day-to-day running of an office, and dealing with the general public. We are rapidly improving our cloud-based IT systems for recording casework, HR, finance and internal comms; you will be using these systems, so a high degree of IT literacy is essential.

Holiday cover: An important part of your role will be to answer phone calls to our “Gateway”, which involves developing your knowledge about each of our Advocacy services so that you can triage enquiries/referrals and enter them onto our casework database. Full training will be given, but experience of handling complex or challenging conversations (in any context) is a “must”.

We are offering a competitive salary, some working from home (by agreement), an employee assistance programme (EAP) and a friendly, fast-paced working environment. Every working day is different, and you will have the opportunity to get to know all of our staff and to become knowledgeable about every aspect of our work.

 [Please note; the time you spend on the Gateway cannot be worked flexibly, as it must fit in with the rest of the team. Please contact us if you need further details.] 

Above all, we need you to be self-motivated, plan your time effectively, be keen to learn, and to be constantly on the lookout for ways to simplify our administration processes. You will have an interesting, varied and flexible role, with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and make a real difference.

Interviews for this post are provisionally scheduled for Monday 5 October 

We are looking for an energetic destitution worker for a post created to respond to the needs of Praxis clients under the Covid-19 emergency.  The postholder will work closely with Praxis reception, advice team, groups staff and volunteer coordinator supporting clients in our waiting list and destitute/at risk of destitution with referrals and signposting to other organizations and well as administering hardship funds. The post holder will need an understanding of rights and limitations facing migrants and people with no recourse to public funds during Covid. 

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing, fast paced and fun hospital charity team based at Lister Hospital but supporting all of our NHS Trust hospitals which include QEII, Hertford County and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.

The admin assistant role will focus on helping the fundraising team with administration, data entry, charity events and appeals and delivering incredible donor care and support.

This is a great opportunity to join a charity which makes a huge difference to patient care and experience and supports a wide variety of causes from children, neonatal, men's health, cancer, dementia and mental health.

Working for the NHS offers a fantastic benefits package, including a generous pension, agenda for change pay progression, 27 days leave plus bank holidays and flexible working.

We are looking for an experienced project coordinator and supervisor  (OISC L2 essential/OISC L3 desirable) or solicitor with equivalent qualification for an exciting position leading our Newham immigration advice service for migrants at risk of destitution.  This post is part-time (3 days/21 hours per week) until 31/03/2021 with the possibility of extension.

The post holder will manage and supervise a team of OISC level 2 immigration advisors providing specialist immigration advice and casework to homeless migrants in Newham. This service is funded by London Borough of Newham and working in partnership with local homeless organisations. Due to Covid-19 all our services are mainly being delivered remotely; limited face to face contact based on circumstances and needs.

You will play a key role in coordinating this project and ensuring front line work feeds into our advocacy and campaign work.

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity supporting migrants in crisis or at-risk, ensuring that their essential human needs are met and that they are able to overcome the barriers they face. We have more than 35 years of experience working with migrant communities, and in 2019 we supported around 2,000 people through expert legal advice, housing and peer support. Our holistic approach supports people away from a point of crisis and destitution towards safety, economic independence, social engagement and greater emotional wellbeing.

At Praxis, we work to build community, challenge exclusion and discrimination, influence policy and improve services. We played a leading role in exposing the Windrush scandal and advocate and campaign for lasting changes to policy and practice to address the root causes of the issues faced by at-risk migrants.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status.

For more information about this role please see our website to find out more about our work.