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About The Role
Are you a skilled designer with a passion for bringing stories to life through creative visuals? Place2Be is seeking a talented professional to play a key role in showcasing the charity’s impact across print, web, social media, and video.
About the Role
As part of the Marketing and Communications team, you will shape how Place2Be communicates its mission, creating visually compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. You will take ownership of creative briefs, developing innovative concepts that align with our brand and values.
Key Responsibilities
Design engaging and accessible visuals for digital and print platforms with a focus on impact reports, social graphics, and a supporter magazine. This makes up around 70% of the work with 30% spent on video.
Interpret and execute creative briefs with originality and strategic thinking.
Produce high-quality video content that showcases our work and impact.
Manage digital assets, ensuring proper organisation and consent compliance.
Keep our Digital Asset Management system updated for seamless access and use.
Collaborate across departments, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design.
Essential Skills & Experience
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro).
Strong experience working alongside marketing and communications teams.
A deep understanding of brand identity, stakeholder engagement, and visual storytelling.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application, you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: 15 July
1st Interview date: 17th and 18th July
2nd Interview date: 22nd July
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
Annual Leave that increases with service
Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
5% contributory pension scheme
Life assurance of four times your annual salary
A comprehensive employee assistance programme
Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap.
Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
About the Role
The Assistant Reserves Officer is one of our team managing and developing the Trust’s nature reserves for people and wildlife. Your work place includes internationally recognised wetlands and woodlands along with nationally important meadows, chalk grasslands and heathland across Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
You will need to have strong experience in practical habitat management, including the use of power tools and machinery, such as chainsaws, brush cutters and BCS mowers. You will have experience of working within a dynamic team and leading volunteers. You will need to have a keen interest in wildlife and preferably a knowledge of the habitats in our area.
No two days are the same as an ARO at HMWT; you will get the opportunity to utilise and develop your practical habitat management skills across our nature reserves including tree felling, coppicing, scrub clearance, hay cutting and pond/ditch management. You will also undertake the maintenance of site infrastructure; assist with the management of livestock; and perform surveying and monitoring of habitat/species, tree safety and infrastructure. These tasks will be delivered working closely with members of the nature reserves team; our volunteer wardens and our practical conservation volunteers.
Willingness to travel throughout our work area and flexibility to work occasional irregular hours is required for this post.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our staff.
About the Trust
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust is a local conservation charity working to protect wildlife and help people connect with nature. With a team of volunteers we care for wild places so that nature has a place to thrive. We help people experience the wildlife on their doorsteps and to take steps to protect it.
We believe that wildlife should have space to thrive alongside our everyday lives and that everyone benefits from having access to nature.
Our head office is based in the attractive setting of Verulamium Park on the outskirts of St Albans.
Our staff team is enthusiastic, friendly and committed to wildlife conservation and exemplifies our values of professionalism, valuing contributions by others and continuing to improve.
How do we support you?
The Trust strives to be a positive employer supporting our staff through flexible and hybrid working, and training and development. We recognise the importance of our staff team and looking after their health and wellbeing. Our values and expected behaviours reflect the culture which the Trust seeks to maintain to ensure productive, efficient, effective and pleasant workplaces and roles.
In support of this, we offer an excellent benefits package, ranging from office perks, generous leave entitlements and financial benefits. You can find out more by visiting the Hertfordshire & Middlesex Wildlife Trust website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced ICT professional who enjoys solving problems and supporting others to work efficiently?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our team as an ICT Officer, helping to maintain our systems, support users in their use of technology, and ensure the smooth running of day-to-day technology operations across the MND Association.
As an ICT Officer, you'll be part of a supportive team delivering high-quality ICT services and support, playing a key role in ensuring staff and volunteers have the tools they need to work effectively. You'll bring solid technical knowledge and a collaborative approach, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly, work well under pressure, and provide reliable support.
Alongside day-to-day responsibilities, you will also support a range of technology projects as part of continuous improvements at the MND Association. This includes contributing to the implementation of new systems such as CRM, applicant tracking and HR systems. The role will also support future developments to enhance service desk delivery and improve the use of the Microsoft 365 platform, such as SharePoint, OneDrive, and other key systems across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide first and second line technical support for hardware, software and telecoms services
- Provide advice, training and documentation for staff and volunteers across the MND Association, both office and regionally based
- Support and maintain Microsoft 365 services and communication systems
- Configure and manage ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy and Intune settings
- Set up and manage telephony systems, including Teams and voicemail services
- Maintain and document network cabling and infrastructure
- Prepare and configure client devices, and apply service packs and updates
- Set up and induct new users and manage access permissions for new starters and leavers
- Support equipment management for meeting rooms and shared devices
- Assist with project delivery and disaster recovery testing
About You:
- Strong understanding of networks and Windows operating systems (including ADS, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy)
- Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows Server, Exchange and Intune
- Experience providing IT support and training to users with varied levels of experience
- Able to manage patching, system testing and setup of Windows-based devices
- Familiar with mobile telephony and communication systems
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and working in a hybrid team environment
- Logical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Organised and able to prioritise multiple tasks effectively
- Empathetic approach to user support, with clear communication skills
About Us:
Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
What We Offer:
- 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
- Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
- 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
- Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
- Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
- Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
- Enhanced pension scheme.
- Opportunities for training and personal development.
- Hybrid working.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office a minimum of 2 days per week. With flexibility to attend the office more regularly in line with business requirements.
This is a hybrid role based in Northampton, with occasional travel to our London office.
We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.
How to apply:
Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
- Working knowledge of computer networks and experience supporting, maintaining and configuring MS Exchange, Microsoft 365 apps and Windows Server operating systems.
- Strong customer service skills with experience of delivering support, advice and training to end users with varied IT literacy. Including the ability to relate problems and solutions in a non-technical way.
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks, think logically and demonstrate problem solving skills.
Important Information:
- We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
- If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
- Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
- If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
- We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
If you're ready to take the next step in your ICT career and want to make a meaningful contribution, we'd love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) to join the team in either Westmoreland & Furness or West Cumberland area, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in Westmoreland & Furness or West Cumberland and will require travel around the County in line with Business need.
As an IDVA you will:
- Provide a high quality, pro-active service to victims of domestic and/or sexual violence and abuse.
- You will work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and the Bridgeway, SARC and other local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- You will work with survivors and other agencies to monitor the care pathway. This involves risk assessment, helping clients access their rights, along with any other services they require.
- You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager.
- You will also undertake talks and presentations to local groups and agencies on the work of Victim Support, developing networks and partnerships and increasing the role of the service in the community.
You will need:
- Experience of working with victims of domestic and sexual violence and other service providers and agencies in a statutory, voluntary, social or community setting.
- Experience of planning and delivering caseloads, with strong crisis management skills and an understanding of the needs of victims experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- An approved and accredited IDVA and/or ISVA qualification or willingness to work towards this.
- Good IT skills, knowledge of criminal justice issues and an understanding of the effects a court appearance can have on victims and witnesses of crime.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young People service in Maidenhead.
£28,173.60 per annum, working 43 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The shift pattern for this role includes 4 days on, 4 days off with 12 hour shifts.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
Carrying out holistic assessments of new customers which incorporate relevant statutory referral information
Conducting regular key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Create support plans for providing appropriate services based on on-going assessment and reflecting the services and resources available to enable customer to progress in their recovery
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking
Provide support and access to relevant services to enable customers to continue their recovery and empower customers to self-manage their medication regimes through individual re-enablement programmes and informed decision making
Undertake support work in partnership with external stakeholders to compliment their interventions
Developing productive relationships with partner organisations to improve service outcomes
Demonstrate strong commitment to the functioning of the staff team and to support colleagues in providing a high level of service and safety to customers
Involving customers in the design, development and delivery of the service
Adhering to lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies and local protocols are adhered to at all times e.g. fire risk assessments, fire alarm checks etc.
Being responsible for the handover of key information between shifts
Provide structured support and guidance to other front line staff in their area of expertise
To lead groups and activities - offering a range of appropriate therapeutic and recovery focused interactions and activities
Adhering to all other Look Ahead's policies and procedures. Engaging in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager
Maintain records in accordance with Look Ahead's Information Management policies, procedures and guidance under the direction of the manager.
Keep a clear desk at all times and assist with archiving and secure disposal of records when required.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please note the salary band for this role is £37,700.00 to £40, 599.00 depending on experience and will be for full time hours.
Available as a hybrid role (including working in Bradford office) or remote.
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context
We are building a church-based movement against poverty, delivering the right messages at the right times to inspire action and support. Our goal is to strengthen the CAP supporter and church movement to "Face it, Fight it, End it - Together."
We inspire our supporters to give, act, and pray, demonstrating hope to those burdened by debt and poverty. We highlight how God uses CAP to mobilise people and churches, transforming lives, churches, communities and society itself.
We are driven to raise the necessary funds and partnerships needed to achieve CAP's vision of transformed lives, thriving churches, and an end to UK poverty. We collaborate with other fundraising and communications teams to provide a fantastic and rewarding supporter experience.
Purpose
The Philanthropy Leads, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, are responsible for inspiring new prospective, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors into greater involvement with Christians Against Poverty. They aim to draw supporters closer to the work we do, deepening their relationship and support of CAP. Income from CAP¿s major donors is vital for the future expansion of CAP in the UK.
Each Philanthropy Lead may be allocated one or more area of Philanthropy engagement in order to specialise in, but will be expected to support in any area as required. Such areas include:
Principle gifts
Philanthropy prospecting and development
Trusts and Foundations
Along with seeking direct support for the organisation Christians Against Poverty, there is also an expectation for the postholders to support the raising of funds for the wider movement, particularly for local Church frontline partners.
They themselves will be an experienced and confident relationship builder, communicator and fundraiser, cultivating relationships with high-value donors and partners to achieve ambitious targets.
Passion
Our supporters are more than donors, they are a crucial part of the work we do. We are passionate about ensuring our supporters feel connected, engaged, inspired and committed to tackling poverty in the UK through CAP. We want to give our supporters the best experience of Christians Against Poverty.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Implementation & Fundraising
- Implementation of a strategic plan to significantly increase major donor income, with a target of 17.5% of overall revenue within 3 years.
- Implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy for major donor income, aligned with CAP's overall strategic priorities.
- Execution of market research and competitor analysis to identify new funding opportunities and best practice in Philanthropic fundraising.
- Build strong relationships with key internal stakeholders, in order to identify points of engagement and draft appropriate funding bids.
- Represent CAP at high-level events and conferences to build relationships with potential donors and partners.
Major Donor Development
- Manage a designated caseload of high-net-worth individuals or trusts, cultivating deep and meaningful relationships.
- Conduct face-to-face meetings, personalised communications, and bespoke stewardship plans to cultivate and steward major donors.
- Develop compelling restricted funding projects to attract major donor investment.
- Implement a donor recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate major donor support.
Philanthropy Team Membership
- A member of the Philanthropy Team of our Mission and Movement Directorate.
- Providing peer support and development with other members of the Philanthropy Team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set ambitious targets and KPIs for the postholder, ensuring they are aligned with overall fundraising goals.
- Ensure the timely submission of funding applications and effective stewardship of grant and donor relationships.
- Implement robust systems and processes for donor relationship management, data analysis, and performance tracking.
Impact & Reporting
- Ensure that the CRM is updated with engagements, proposal submissions and engagement plans in a timely fashion.
- Develop compelling narratives and impact reports that effectively communicate the impact of major donor support.
- Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of fundraising efforts and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular updates on fundraising progress to the Head of Philanthropy.
Innovation & Best Practices
- Stay abreast of current trends and best practices in major donor fundraising.
- Implement innovative fundraising strategies, such as engaging new philanthropists, digital engagement, corporate engagement and high-impact events.
- Evaluate philanthropy activities with the rest of the team and the Fundraising Insight & Innovation team to develop a deeper understanding of supporters and identify new prospects, making data-informed decisions.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the Philanthropy Team.
- Create opportunities for supporters to engage at a senior level and deepen their relationship with CAP, working with the CEO and other senior staff.
Communications & Campaign Management:
- Plan philanthropy initiatives that in order to produce excellent bids, proposals, events, and reports, delivered on time and within budget.
- Coordinate with the Brand and Digital Engagement teams to align messaging and campaigns.
- Ensure philanthropy plans align with brand guidelines and fundraising regulations.
Measurable Outputs:
- Implementation of an annual philanthropy plan that contributes to the wider long-term fundraising strategy.
- Deliver assigned agreed annual income targets for philanthropy which may include:
- Major Donor income
- Trusts & foundations income
- Corporate income
- Deliver key philanthropy targets including:
- Number of major donor prospects engaged and converted to a managed relationship
- % of major donor caseload met
- Number of trusts applied to
- Average gift size from major donors
Skills required
- A proven fundraiser who can inspire, influence and deliver results
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills, particularly in securing philanthropic support and building partnerships
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent and passionate written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities
- Strong financial literacy, including experience managing budgets, tracking performance and forecasting income
- Able to analyse complex situations, identify challenges, and make sound, data-driven decisions
- A high level of emotional intelligence
Essential:
- Proven track record of success in securing significant major gifts (5-6 figures) from high-net-worth individuals.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in high-value fundraising.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulatory requirements.
Desirable:
- Experience of managing budgets for projects and campaigns.
- Knowledge of fundraising databases and CRM systems and Salesforce in particular.
Educational requirements
Essential:
- HND level or equivalent experience of critical thinking
Desirable:
- A relevant qualification in fundraising/marketing or equivalent in a relevant discipline (communications, sales).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £35,190
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Role
They’re looking for someone who is dynamic, enjoys working with people, and is a confident communicator. As Senior Corporate Partnerships Officer, you will support their existing corporate partners who are making a difference right now. You will also take a leading role in building new relationships and inspiring more companies to help fund their growth. You may be side-stepping from another charity fundraising role or coming from a different sector with exciting transferable skills, such as project management or target-driven sales – ready to hit the ground running.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
As an organisation serving children in care and young care leavers they are keen to receive applications from people with lived experience of care. They are actively seeking to bring diversity of perspectives and experience, and especially welcome applications from those from racially-minoritised communities. They ask all applicants to fill in an Equity and Diversity Monitoring from to better understand the diversity of applicants. This is anonymous and will not be connected with your application.
How to apply
They ask interested applicants to answer several competency-based questions. Your application and answers will be reviewed anonymously to ensure fairness and help remove bias from the application process. You’ll need to send them your CV and it will be anonymised before review.
To apply for this role, you will need to:
- Provide us with a copy of your CV;
- Answer the competency questions in no more than 400 words per question, providing relevant examples to demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience required;
- Complete the Equity and Diversity Monitoring Form (this is not compulsory but the information is very useful to us).
If you have any reasonable adjustments you would like them to consider for this recruitment process (either for the application or interview) please advise them on your application form.
Please note that whilst they're happy to discuss the role and the recruitment process, due to the anonymised nature of the application, any conversatios with the Hiring Manager cannot be linked to your application or used to support it in any way.
The deadline for applications to be received is Sunday 13 July @ 11.59pm.
Interview Details
Interviews will have two parts:
- A session with young people;
- A panel interview with their staff.
Interviews will be held virtually using a video calling app (Microsoft Teams or Zoom). If access to technology/internet is difficult for you, please contact them so they can assist in making suitable arrangements.
Our client also wants to ensure fairness in all of their interviews so all successful shortlisted candidates will be sent the interview questions in advance.
Interviews will take place:
Young people’s panel: Monday 21 July
Staff panel: Tuesday 22 July
Please Note
All applicants must have a Right to Work in the UK. Although the role is hybrid, they are unable to offer work visas or sponsorship for any candidates.
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CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.
Perinatal Services Dads Project Worker
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
Salary: £25,549.00 per annum FTE
Salary scale point: 12
Based at: Cambridge Office – covering Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
About CPSL Mind
Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.
About the Role and the Project
CPSL Mind’s Perinatal service delivers one to one and group support to pregnant women and new mums and dads who are at risk of, or are experiencing, a mental health challenge in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough.
We have recently secured new funding to increase our support across Cambridgeshire. As part of that funding, we will be setting up a substantial support package for Dads across Cambridgeshire. The support will include group support, one to one support and working with partners, businesses and employers to better support dads. We also have a funding to launch support for dads in Peterborough which will include group and one to one support. This is an exciting new role which will be instrumental in setting up the service as well as delivering the support across both areas.
The main purpose of this role is to deliver the support we offer to new parents in our area by providing a collection of tools and techniques to promote positive mental wellbeing through our groups and one to one sessions.
The successful candidate will have the skills to of time management and adaptability, as well as excellent interpersonal skills to be able to support dads as well as network and build service connections with other professionals, partners and businesses.
Closing date: 17th July 2025
Interviews will be held on: 22nd and 23rd July 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.
No agencies please.
Role Title: SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment & Quality) Officer
Contract Type: Regular
Reporting To: Director of Global Workplace Services, Global Operations
Program/Department/Unit Name: Global Operations
Location: London
Team Name: Workplace Services
Role Purpose
The SHEQ Officer is responsible for overseeing, implementing and managing health, safety, environment and quality management systems to ensure a safe, compliant, sustainable and efficient working environment. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities across our global workplace portfolio:
- Development and management of our global Health and Safety management system.
- Development and management of workplace environmental, sustainable and wellbeing practices.
- Development and management of a workplace quality and supplier governance system to ensure efficient, effective, and safe workplace operations as delivered by external vendors or otherwise.
Key responsibilities
As the SHEQ Officer, your key responsibilities are as follows:
Health & Safety:
- Develop, implement, and maintain a health and safety system that complies with legal requirements and best practices.
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
- Oversee the creation and maintenance of local risk registers
- Deliver health and safety training to employees, promoting a culture of safety and awareness.
Environment, Sustainability and Wellbeing:
- Develop, implement, and maintain an environmental management system that aligns with legal regulations and sustainability best practices.
- Conduct regular environmental audits, inspections, and impact assessments to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Implementing, maintaining and continually improving office initiatives across the organization
- Provide training and guidance to employees on environmental policies and sustainability to promote responsible practices.
Quality Management & Supplier Governance:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality practices that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular quality audits, inspections, and process evaluations to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with quality standards.
- Establish and oversee supplier governance programs to ensure vendors meet quality, compliance, and performance expectations.
- Perform supplier audits and assessments, working closely with vendors to drive improvements and maintain product and service quality.
- Provide training and support to employees on quality procedures and best practices to enhance consistency and efficiency.
Emergency Preparedness & Disaster recovery & Business Continuity:
Partner with our Global Security team, local Global Operations staff and other key Operations units to:
- Develop and maintain local office emergency response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans to minimize disruptions.
- Conduct risk assessments and regular training to ensure employees are prepared for office related emergencies.
Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain accurate records of health and safety risk registers, incidents, maintenance activities, compliance reports and file with relevant authorities.
- Analyze data to identify trends, assess risks, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation:
- Identify opportunities for improving safety practices, energy efficiency, and sustainability in Workplace Services.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes, implementing best practices as applicable.
Key internal relationships
Global Operations Associate Directors, Global Operations Officers; Global Security and Risk; Real Estate Portfolio Renewal.
Key external relationships
Facility Management and Real Estate Projects partners.
The ideal candidate
- Relevant Health and Safety qualification
- Relevant qualifications in Environmental, Quality and Wellbeing practices, including audits.
- Educated to a degree level (or equivalent substantial industry experience).
Health & Safety Experience:
- Proven experience in health and safety management, including developing and implementing safety policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with safety legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
- Experience conducting risk assessments, safety audits, and incident investigations.
Environmental Management Experience:
- Proven experience in developing and implementing environmental policies and management systems.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 14001, EPA regulations).
- -Experience conducting environmental audits, impact assessments, and sustainability initiatives.
Quality Management & Supplier Governance Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in quality management, including implementing and maintaining quality control systems.
- Familiarity with industry quality standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, GMP).
- Experience in supplier governance, including supplier audits, performance evaluations, and compliance monitoring.
Training and Communication:
- Proven experience delivering health and safety training to employees across various levels.
Emergency Response and Preparedness:
- Experience in developing and implementing local office emergency response plans, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans including evacuation procedures and first-aid readiness.
- Familiarity with conducting emergency drills and training staff on office safety protocols.
Data Analysis and Reporting:
- Experience in gathering and analysing data, tracking key performance indicators, and providing reports.
- Ability to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Languages:
- An excellent knowledge of English. Fluency in other languages, would be an asset.
What we offer
- Exceptional opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact; from a generous annual professional development allowance for every employee to onsite training and learning conversations with visiting experts.
- Excellent benefits and perks to promote well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including:
- Generous time off, as well as our standard Open Society close at year-end (where vacation days are not required) and flexible work arrangements.
- Employer-paid health insurance and dental plans for individuals and families (no employee contribution required).
- Exceptional retirement savings plan (non-contributory for employees) and life insurance.
- Progressive paid parental leave, reproductive and family planning support, and much more.
- A commitment to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace, so you can bring your whole self to work and make a positive impact.
Who we are
Open Society Foundations aim to establish vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Our operating model organizes grantmaking around specific, time-limited projects, developed alongside support for established partners, enabling us to respond swiftly to emerging needs. We are committed to promoting human dignity, equality, and rights; reimagining democratic ideals and practice; and advancing equity in governance systems.
Guided by our founder’s values and the belief in the art of the possible, we engage directly with global entities, individuals, and policymakers through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic human rights litigation to drive positive change. At the heart of our mission is a deep commitment to rights, equity, and justice, inspiring every action we take.
Additional information
Open Society Foundations is committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively seek applications from talented individuals across all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Each candidate is evaluated solely on their unique qualifications without regard to race, age, sex, religion, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristics.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Specialist Behavioural Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire
£13,676.00 per annum, working 20 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
The shift pattern for this role: 21:30-07:30 10 hour night shift two nights a week
What you'll do:
* Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere.
* Supporting the customer in their preferred night-time routine, including personal care, and promoting good sleep hygiene.
* Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences.
* Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed.
* Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night-time hours.
* Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities.
* Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging to achieve Support Plan goals.
* Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';
* Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night-time activity, including any incidents;
* Working in line with Look Ahead's lone working protocols and maintaining high levels of awareness in relation to the health and safety of yourself and colleagues.
* Adhering to all other Look Ahead policies and procedures.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience
Desirable:
- Driving Licence
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please our website for full Job description
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Talent and Workforce Planning Lead implements our defined workforce planning principles across the organisations to ensure the Woodland Trust has the right skills to deliver its strategic goals.
The Role:
• This role is key to helping us meet our organisation strategic goals over the next 3-5 years by introducing planning principles to hire the right skills.
• You’ll analyse internal and external people data to create action plans, succession plans and clear career pathways.
• You’ll implement the workforce planning principals to develop short, medium and long-term action plans.
• You’ll conduct horizon scans and forecast talent trends across the conservation sector.
• You’ll maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders such as Learning Partners and Emerging Talent Lead to enable strategic development/acquisition in line with workforce trends.
• You’ll embed the ‘Grow Your Own’ approach by identifying and developing clear career pathways and succession plans.
• You’ll conduct skills mapping exercises to identify, assess and document our people’s skills.
• You’ll source, analyse and in interpret qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends and skills gaps through accurate, high quality reporting and recommendations.
• This role is a 24-month fixed term contract.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required no more than once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
• You’ll have a strong understanding of the Trusts priorities and external factors that influence the workforce requirements.
• You’ll have experience in working in workforce planning or talent development with a complex, geographical disparate organisation.
• You’ll have strong knowledge on workforce planning approaches, talent development, skills mapping and succession planning.
• You’ll have experience delivering and implementing long-term workforce action plans.
• You’ll have experience working collaboratively with senior internal stakeholders to report on activity and strategy.
• You’ll have strong communication skills with the ability to engage and manage stakeholders, adopting a challenging yet supportive approach and apply influence and persuasion where appropriate.
• You’ll have knowledge or project management, action planning and be able to coordinate, track and deliver multiple workstreams.
• You’ll need to be CIPD Level 5 or above or have equivalent, demonstrable HR/People team experience.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 21st and 22nd July.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Social Media Executive
c.£30,000 per annum
Hybrid- Flexible
The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a prestigious professional body, recognised by its Royal Charter and charitable status, in the search for a Social Media Executive. This organisation plays a vital role in supporting a global community of quality professionals, while championing a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of organic social media activity, create engaging content, and help grow the organisation’s global presence in line with their ambitious 2030 strategy. If you’re passionate about digital communication, storytelling, and building brand visibility through social media, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage content across social media channels, ensuring alignment with brand and campaign objectives while monitoring performance and engagement.
- Support strategy execution by assisting in the delivery of the social media strategy and staying up to date with trends, best practices, and audience insights.
- Create and schedule content using Hootsuite, lead on post approvals, and support live posting for key events and awareness days.
- Collaborate with internal teams to build digital confidence, ensure brand consistency, and support cross-departmental social media needs.
- Monitor and engage with online communities, moderate forums and groups, respond to messages, and nurture relationships with stakeholders and influencers.
- Track and report performance, manage data in compliance with GDPR, and provide administrative support including invoicing and team logistics.
Person Specification:
- Proven social media experience, with a strong track record in planning and delivering campaigns, managing communities, and safeguarding brand reputation.
- Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting, editing, and tailoring messages across platforms using a variety of formats such as video, GIFs, polls, and static content.
- Technical proficiency in tools like Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft 365, SEO, analytics platforms, and emerging AI tools for social media.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with confidence in stakeholder engagement, influencer relations, and working effectively across teams.
- Skilled in project and campaign management, able to balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and apply data-driven insights to improve performance.
- Professional, proactive, and growth-focused, committed to high-quality work, continuous learning, and staying current with digital and industry trends.
What’s on Offer:
- Flexible hybrid working with core hours and the ability to work from home most days, promoting a healthy work/life balance.
- Generous benefits package, including up to 10% employer pension contribution, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
- Supportive and inclusive culture committed to equality, diversity, wellbeing, and long-term staff retention.
- Professional development opportunities, with a dedicated training budget.
- Additional perks, including life assurance, income protection, employee assistance programme, social events, and access to a staff discounts platform.
The deadline for applications is Friday 11th July at 9am.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Specialist Behavioural Night Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£21,606.00 per annum, working 30 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Waking Night Behavioural Specialist Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.
Hemel Hempstead Supported Living Service will be a new home for one customer with learning disabilities and Autism, and we are looking to build a staff team with an excellent value base to support the customer to build their new life and develop their skills as an independent person.
10 hour night shifts.
Experience is essential.
What you'll do:
Building a supportive, trusting relationship with the customer and creating a positive atmosphere;
Supporting the customer in their preferred night time routine, including personal care and promoting good sleep hygiene;
Supporting the customer to undertake activities in line with their preferences;
Ensuring the customer's safety and wellbeing at night, providing emotional and practical support and reassurance as needed;
Using positive behavioural support and Autism-specific approaches to manage any distress during night time hours;
Working proactively with other members of the team to meet the needs of the customer and handle administrative responsibilities;
Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals;
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with the customer within an attitude of 'positive risk taking';
Ensuring appropriate handovers between shifts and documenting night time activity, including any incidents;
For the full job description please see our website.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with little or some previous relevant sector work experience
Desirable:
- Driving Licence
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Specialist Services team in Bedfordshire, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience and adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About this role:
This role supports the service across Bedfordshire. As a Team Leader for the Specialist Services team you will:
- Have line management responsibilities for the team from across all our local projects
- Attend and Chair local MARACs and other partnership meetings
You will need:
- A qualification as an IDVA
- Experience of developing and maintaining partnerships and pathways within a multi-agency and legislative framework
- Knowledge of legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, safeguarding and risk assessments
- Practical understanding of the requirement for confidentiality and safe working practice and maintenance of files in accordance with the Data Protection Act and other legal requirements
- Experience of working in a challenging and changing environment with an emphasis on customer focus and excellence in service delivery
- Demonstrable experience of providing crisis management, support and guidance in sometimes stressful and difficult situations to a team with a client service focus
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals
- Work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
- Gather, analyse and use information and evidence from different sources to solve problems and report on data quality and compliance
- Sound IT expertise with the ability to use a range of software including: Word, Excel and Case Management systems
- Self-aware and committed to own continuous development
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Eastern Region –Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire. Home based with some travel expected
Ref: SAD-251
Are you a proactive, highly organised and collaborative individual with a proven record of developing and maintaining systems for data collection, analysis, and reporting? Do you have sound experience of providing vital support to colleagues?
If so, join St Giles as a Senior Administrator and Data Coordinator, where you will work alongside the Eastern Region Footsteps coaches and Management Team to coordinate data collection and analysis to support the service to achieve its contractual requirements.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
Who are we?
St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.
The Wise Group is a leading social enterprise which is proud to be making a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud because we help people to find jobs, provide advice to people struggling to heat their homes and support people to find their feet following time in prison. To do this, the Wise Group works in partnership with everyone from large businesses to national and local government and third sector organisations who provide essential specialist support to our customers. Together, we’re greater than the sum of our parts.
The Wise Group and St Giles came together a few years ago to form a partnership with the aim of supporting the Probation Resettlement reforms by offering a high-quality service underpinned by staff who have lived experience and cultural competency. To date we have been awarded more than 20 contracts to deliver Personal Wellbeing, Finance, Benefit & Debt and Women’s Services across England and Wales.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will provide line management support, guidance and coaching to two administrators, ensuring their responsibilities are clear and that they are supported to carry out their roles, plus provide positive and proactive peer support to Admin and Coaches to ensure that data is collected reliably and consistently. You will also manage the allocation and appropriateness of all referrals coming into the Eastern region CRS service and ensure all referrals are accurately recorded, plus coordinate the data collection across the Eastern Region Criminal Justice contracts.
We will also rely on you to monitor the service and support with the development, implementation, and the maintenance of effective data collection systems, as well as offering training where necessary to ensure the team can perform data collection effectively. Interpreting and explaining complex data to the admin and delivery team for purposes of clarity/verification is also an important duty, as is supporting with the development and maintenance of processes around referrals, data collation and the production of reports.
What we are looking for
- Experience in working together as part of a multi-agency team to achieve a common goal
- Experience of working in a high intensity environment
- To have a relevant qualification or be working towards one to ‘A’ Level standard or above
- An understanding of the barriers faced by people with complex and multiple needs
- Knowledge of relevant services in the local community
- Impressive interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
- A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work
Please note: this role requires that successful candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check, on the basis that the post involves contact with vulnerable participants and colleagues.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
Closing date: 20 July 2025 at 11 p.m.
Interview date: 28 July 2025
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.