Kingston Centre for Independent Living (KCIL) are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, with excellent communication and operational management skills to join our organisation in the CEO role. The right candidate will have experience in leadership and be pro-active in taking forward the organisations strategic aims; with the view of developing, growing and diversifying our offer.

KCIL is a charity based in Kingston-upon-Thames. We have been campaigning for the rights of disabled people for over 50 years.

We currently offer a range of services and support to disabled adults, children and their families, including:

•Direct Payments Support Team - to help adults get the most from council money for their social care support to live their life independently

•Holiday, equipment and training grants for adults to take a break, live their life easier or learn new skills

•Information, advice and support on local groups and services

•Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) support for children and young people who need extra help at school and/or college, or with their health or social care requirements

•Personal Health Budgets support to help adults use NHS money to improve their health and wellbeing

•Activities including for example - art groups and boat trips

•Volunteering opportunities

Salary: Pay scale 69-77 (£40,614-£45,036) Negotiable depending on skills and experience 

Plus pension and annual leave entitlement

Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

KCIL is a disability confident employer and we would practically welcome applications from disabled people.

Applications: Please submit a CV and covering letter detailing how your skills and experience relate to the Job Description and Person Specification outlined in the Recruitment Information Pack.

Applications are welcome to be submitted directly through Charity Jobs or can be sent via post to:

Recruitment

Kingston Centre for Independent Living

River Reach

31-35 High Street

Kingston Surrey

KT1 1LF

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: Sunday 8th March 2020

Interview Date: Interviews will take place the week beginning Monday 23rd March 2020.

We are working with a professional body, who have over 45,000 members. They promote best practice to their members as well as accredit University degrees, educational courses and training.

The Business Development Manager will work regionally and will be responsible for securing new business, maintaining and developing existing relationships and promoting the portfolio of products and services that are offered in the region.

You will also drive forward membership growth at an individual and corporate level, and work with regional colleagues to develop relationships.

As Business Development Manager you will

• Build, develop and maintain relationships with employers, educational bodies and raise the profile of the organisation.
• Act as Account Manager for a range of accounts, building and maintaining relationships.
• Provide feedback, local economy, opportunities and challenges in the region.

They are looking for someone who

• Has experience of consultative sales, account and relationship management, with a track record of exceeding targets and KPI's.
• A great communicator, with the ability to adjust your communication style to a wide range of audiences.
• Experienced in presenting and engaging with customers at a senior level to win business.
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills with a passion for networking and building and maintaining relationships.

Alumni & Development is responsible for the University’s relationship with its graduates and fundraising for key University initiatives. As part of the Operations Team, you will have the ability to multi-task efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The post-holder will act as the first point of contact within the Operations Team for a range of enquiries as well as being responsible for all aspects of financial processing, including the annual Telethon campaign, with additional responsibilities for updating biographical and educational data and data cleansing in The Raiser’s Edge and NetCommunity. The post-holder will also have full responsibility for the administration of departmental prizes, and assist in the administration of undergraduate scholarships and the University of Strathclyde USA Foundation.

With strong IT skills, proven experience in very high volume data entry and using and reporting from relational databases, you will be a self-motivated, flexible, team player with a methodical approach to work tasks, excellent data entry, accuracy, time management and communication skills. Knowledge of the fundraising environment and The Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 30th and 31st March 2020.

We are looking for an inspirational, strategic and creative leader with a strong track record of transforming and project managing to a senior level. Ensuring value for money as well as charitable impact is important to us, and you will share this ethos. You will be managing established and diverse teams including day centre and social enterprise managers.

Now is an exciting time at Kisharon, as we seek to develop our dynamic offering and ensure we are sustainable for the future.

The successful applicant will be responsible for developing and integrating our social enterprises with a new community based support model, which would transform our day centre offering.

We have deeply rooted values and place relationships at the heart of everything we do. We emphasise an aspirational person-centred approach, and you will need to be committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families. You will be sensitive to the cultural, religious and all aspects of the lives of those we support, and will be experienced at building strong and productive relationships across a range of stakeholders.

Kisharon is an award-winning learning disability organisation. Through our education, employment and social opportunities, along with our innovative social enterprises, we are passionate about supporting each person to progress, enjoy life and have a valued role in the community.

Kisharon takes great pride in our multicultural workforce and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.

The closing date for applications is 23rd February 2020.

Kisharon expects all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. An Enhanced DBS criminal check will be required.

This is an exciting time in the diocese, with the launch of the vision of a Transforming Church, Transforming Lives in 2016 leading to significant new missional energy in many of our churches, chaplaincies and schools.  It has been especially encouraging to witness the development of around 80 new worshipping communities since the launch, including some major projects in areas of new housing.

Over the past eighteen months we have moved our diocesan teams into new, attractive, open plan offices on the University of Surrey Research Park; and more recently we have embarked on a major review of the services we offer, seeking to ensure that the diocesan strategy gets well embedded, that our resources are efficiently managed, and that Church House Guildford is genuinely scratching where the parishes are itching. 

One outcome the major review at Church House Guildford is that of a new process, the Parish Needs Process.  In this process, a Mission Enabler will guide every church through a process of discernment towards a new/renewed vision and Church Development Plan, ready for the Archdeacons biennial Visitation.  The Mission Enabler team, made up of posts with particular specialisms, is then available to act as consultants going forward.  We believe this will release faith, energy, hope and resources for church renewal, health and growth.

It is a new team of 6 posts with a new sense of purpose and a clear plan.  It is a very good time to join when the learning curve will be steep.  The challenge is great, but the potential is huge.

We look forward to receiving your application form and a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) highlighting your reasons for applying, what you can bring to the role, and how you meet its requirements. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 21 February 2020 at 12.00pm. for full information about the role and for contact information, please see the recruitment pack on our website.

May our God lead you as you seek the next step forward in your own life and ministry.

Grants & Trusts Officer

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Hospice Pay Band 5: £22,814 to £29,664 per annum

‘Happy to talk about flexible working’

Are you a highly organised and motivated individual with experience in successfully securing funding from charitable trusts and foundations? Would you like a rewarding role where your work makes a real difference to people living within our local community?

A position has arisen within our Grants & Trust Team for a Grants & Trusts Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering against an annual income target.

This will entail managing their own workload by writing detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines, ensuring progress reports are produced for funders in a timely manner; researching new funding opportunities for our exciting projects and building and maintaining strong relationships, both internally, throughout the hospice, and externally with our stakeholders.

If you are dedicated and looking for a project based role that is both challenging yet rewarding, look no further. 

Closing date:  Noon, Monday 17th February 2020

Interview date: Thursday 27th February 2020

Registered charity no 503456

TLG is a rapidly growing charity seeking an excellent administrator who can take a lead in providing support for our National Support team. This role will encompass the administrative leadership of key events, processes and project support in crucial areas across TLG.

Working alongside the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you will have the chance to influence future development and coordination of TLG’s administrative function. Alongside this, there will be opportunities to grow into providing tailored PA support to directors across TLG.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader with a strong passion for administration and organisational skills. With high capacity, proactive instinct and excellent communication skills, the Office Manager will be able to lead up and across the organisation to ensure key outcomes and deadlines are achieved.

We are looking for candidates who are committed to personal growth and development, with a strong and vibrant Christian faith. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The date of interviews is to be confirmed.

We love music. We love people. We love making a difference. Plymouth Music Zone is a multi-award winning community music charity whose vision is of a world where no one feels left out or lonely. A world where the transforming power of music can play its part in developing kind, happy, supportive and creative communities.

We work with others to reach people of all ages and abilities, using highly skilled Music Leaders who deliver a diverse range of person-centred, creative music-making activities. We aim to inspire and help empower individuals, families and communities to have a voice and develop and grow. We also encourage and train others who share our passion to bring hope and happiness through the life-changing power of music.

We are looking for a dynamic and hard-working fundraising professional to join our committed and creative team.  

Applicants need to demonstrate a proven track record in fundraising and marketing within the creative or charitable sectors. We are looking for a gifted storyteller with expertise in relationship fundraising and attracting voluntary income in addition to proven hands-on success via Trusts and Foundations.  

Developing voluntary income streams is a more recent area for the charity and all the ingredients are there for continued growth and success. PMZ’s Development Director will be part of the organisation’s Leadership Team and the wonderful person who gets the job needs passion, creativity, humour, initiative and tenacity in equal measure.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION FORMS: 5pm 6th April 2020

INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD AT PLYMOUTH MUSIC ZONE on: Friday 17th April 2020

For full details on how to apply, please see the 'Job Opportunities' page on our website.

Do you have the drive and coordination skills to lead programmes that have a positive impact on global peace and the lives of others? 

UWC is a global movement that strives for global peace and sustainability. Through our 18 schools across four continents we provide an educational experience like no other for tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background or financial means. 

Supported by 155 mostly volunteer-led national committees, and a vast array of complex stakeholders and partners, our programmes provide multiple paths through which those who dare to dream can explore the UWC experience. This takes coordination, organisation and dedication. That’s where the role of Senior Officer, Programmes, comes in. Is that person you?

Steer the programmes and support the people that prompt a more peaceful and sustainable world

Job Title: Senior Officer, Programmes [Maternity Cover]

Basis of Appointment: Full Time (38.5 hours)

Contract Length: 10 months

Reports to: Head of Programmes

Location: London

Salary:  £40,914 pro rata

Changing the world takes passion, dedication and diligence...

Isn’t it time that your passion and skills be channelled towards a career and community that genuinely changes lives?

If you...

• want to transform your own life by transforming the lives of others

• crave a career that creates opportunity for others

• desire to make dreams come true for those who never thought it possible

• know that education is the foundation from which we can change the world

• believe that today’s young people can transform tomorrow

• strive for world peace and global sustainability

• dare to dream

...then a career with UWC could be the change you need. 

UWC is a global family of schools with a powerful difference. With a shared goal of working towards global peace and sustainability, we bring together young people from around the world to study in one of our 18 schools on four continents. There they don’t just learn how to be great at passing exams. They learn how to communicate across cultural boundaries. They develop the skills to be a changemaker. They design and engage in initiatives that transform their lives and the lives of those around them for the better. And they stay a “UWC-er” for life, becoming part of a global community of over 60,000 changemakers transforming the lives of others. 

Working with us will inspire and challenge you

Driving a mission to make the UWC experience available to tomorrow’s changemakers, irrespective of their background, beliefs and economic means demands colleagues with passion and dedication, and a talent for transformation. Our students go on to become leaders in politics, NGOs, social enterprises, community movements, charities, and business. For life, they remain dedicated to the UWC mission and many of them remain in close contact with us, their school, and their peers.

Supporting a community of students, staff and volunteers who dare to dream isn’t an easy task. We thrive through the diligent co-ordination and dedication of:

• 155 mostly volunteer-led national committees who represent the UWC movement around the world. While we are one movement, our national committees each serve their own unique cultural context. Collectively they support the movement by identifying and selecting future students, supporting fundraising activity and awarding financial aid. 

• Stakeholders and partners in a range of like-minded organisations.

• A core staff - currently based in London, but also expanding to Berlin - within the UWC International Office who are responsible for advancing UWC globally, supporting the national committees, the schools and colleges, maintaining engagement with alumni and stakeholders, and driving core programmes and initiatives. 

• 18 schools and colleges in four continents, each with their own highly diverse community of students working in a challenging and life-changing environment and often living far away from home. 

• Over 60,000 alumni advocating for the UWC movement and individually working in their own way to change the lives of others. 

• External consultants and other suppliers involved in the delivery of programmes and initiatives. 

With multiple programmes that change lives could you be the Senior Officer to help us manage them?

Working to an ambitious goal such as ours takes strong organisational skills. Multiple work-streams and programmes exist to support our mission in different ways:

• The national committees give UWC a local presence in 155 countries. 

• The Global Selection Programme, introduced in 2018, provides an admissions pathway into UWC schools for suitable students who don’t require financial aid. 

• Short courses lasting one-to-three weeks are offered around the world in the Summer and Winter months, providing a taste of the UWC experience for all young people who aspire to have a positive impact on the world.

Those programmes can only flourish with the support, guidance and leadership of dedicated staff who manage the policies, processes and people involved in our programmes. That’s where you come in. 

We’re seeking a new Senior Officer, Programmes, to:

• Innovate and inspire the future development of and improvements to our International Programmes

• Build the capacity of our national committees by:

  • Developing systems and processes to support their operational activity

  • Manage the national committee fund

  • Support the opening of national committee hub offices across the globe

• Support our schools, our national committees and our International Office colleagues with our application, admissions and offers systems and policies

• Design ways to help streamline our management and implementation of UWC International Programmes

• Develop and review our policies and processes for national committees, schools and short courses

• Offer support and guidance for the short course and summer programmes

• Identify new opportunities for UWC or respond to concerns relating to existing programmes.

• Deputise for the Head of Programmes

This means that on a day-to-day basis you will:

• Manage the operational activity relating to key International Programmes, including the Global Selection Programme, the National Committee Fund, and our international short courses and summer programmes

• Support all application, admissions and offers activity irrespective of the application route the student takes

• Work with the Head of Programmes and a number of global committees and working groups that co-ordinate and guide International Programmes activity, including acting as secretary to select committees

• Review policies and processes

• Line manage two Programme Coordinators, and manage the work of consultants commissioned to work on behalf of UWC International, ensuring work is delivered on time and to the required standards and budgets

• Manage the department’s budget, supporting of the Head of Programmes

• Help welcome others into the UWC family of schools and national committees, ensuring that they familiarise themselves with relevant policies and processes, especially those relating to recruitment and admissions of students

• Advance the provision of support within schools relating to specific needs, from safeguarding to mental health and wellbeing.

As this is an exciting role that works globally and drives new activity, you’ll also be expected to travel - including overseas travel - approximately six times per year and support new initiatives and programmes that may be developed in future. 

Your knowledge, experience and determination

To achieve all of the above, you will ideally have:

• A drive to work in a transformative environment and a willingness to travel

• Experience of coordinating multiple stakeholders - including volunteers - in a complex environment, dispersed around the world and often working to conflicting deadlines

• The tact and cultural sensitivity needed to work in a global environment

• Excellent line management skills and experience, able to act as a major team-player in your own team and with other teams, or to work independently

• Strong communication skills, including negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to reach consensus between different stakeholders. This role also requires an excellent ability to communicate well with those for whom English is not their first language

• Outstanding attention to detail, coupled with the ability to think analytically and to produce reports and detailed notes

• Knowledge and experience of producing and implement policies and processes, and bringing others on board with these through the development and delivery of training sessions

• Experience of working within the UWC system or with similar organisations. 

Applications Process and Deadline

• Please send your CV of maximum 3 pages with a covering letter that relates your experience to the requirements of the role to the email below. Please indicate how you have heard about this role.

• In your application, please also provide the name, roles and contact details of two referees. We will not contact them without letting you know. Applicants who applied for this role recently, do not need to apply again.

• Deadline for application: 12 noon Monday 24 Feb

• Interviews will take place during the week commencing 2 March 2020

• Second interviews during the week commencing 9 March 2020

We are looking for an experienced Temporary Events Administrator who has experience with DataEase to support a womens health charity . Immediate start for 4 days Monday-Thursday!

The Role
Registering delegates for courses by entering their details in a database (NB should become less entering and more checking with new database) and ensuring payments are correctly logged.
Taking responsibility for answering any questions delegates may have about a course and their registration, or about previous courses attended or payments made, either by phone or email.
Reconciling payments received with the database entries and online payment system and passing these onto the Finance Officer.
On the day of a course, arriving on site at least an hour before the start of registration (ie generally by 0800) in order to set out the badges and prepare to register the delegates.
Providing support to other team members in relation to the marketing and organisation of courses.

The Candidate
Experience of using DataEase essential
Attention to detail.
High level of organisation and efficiency and the ability to multitask.
Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
Good standard of numeracy.
Good IT Skills - proficiency in MS Office packages excel, word and outlook.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We're looking for someone with a passion for working with young people and  creating the conditions for them to affect change.  As the national youth council of the UK, BYC brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.  The Youth Engagement Team work on structured programmes that connect young people with decision makers such as the Youth Select Committee, the NHS England Youth Forum and the Bank of England Youth Forum.

If you have experience of working with young people and stakeholders as well as a commitment to enabling young people to be agents of change then we'd love to hear from you.

This post can be home based or based in our London HQ. It will involve regular weekend and evening working, for which Time Off In Lieu can be taken, and travel within the UK, for which expenses will be covered.

The British Youth Council  is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young poeple that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safe recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working across our services.

As part of the wider Oasis family of hubs, Oasis Hub Oldham works to provide integrated, high quality services that benefit the whole person and the whole community.  This is achieved by bringing together the Oasis ethos and values, local and national resources and expertise, and working together in and with local partners. 

An opportunity has arisen for a Community Project Worker to cover a maternity absence within the Hub, based in Oldham.  This is a varied role, which encompasses a number of ongoing projects, all based around mentoring, cooking, gardening and engaging the young people in our community.

Under the supervision of the Hub Leader, the Community Project Worker’s key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the project lead in the delivery of the weekly Community Kitchen.  This includes the preparing of food.
• Delivering a holiday club, peer & group mentoring sessions and the Hollinwood growing and planting activities.
• Be involved in the recruitment, training, and support of project volunteers.
• targeting individuals and groups to improve engagement.
• Working with a network of local agencies and community partners leading partnership activities.
• Delivering effective qualitative and quantitative project outcome reporting.

This is very much a relationship and project building role, and the successful applicant will also need to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a youth/community/education setting
• Knowledge of child protection practices and health and safety.
• Experience in 1 to 1 mentoring/counselling
• Proven ability to manage a range of different projects going on at the same time
• Excellent verbal and written communication and inter-personal skills.

Completed applications should be returned by Midday, Wednesday 26th February 2020.

Interviews will take place in Oldham in early March 2020.

For full details and an application form, please go to the Oasis UK website, or click "apply" on this page.  Please indicate in your enquiry where you saw this vacancy.

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Part-time (0.5FTE) 20 hours per week, inc of breaks

Salary:  £10,187 p.a. (£20,373 for 1FTE)

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

Appeals and Disputes Adviser
Home Based
£29,484 - £34,894 pro rata (£25,696 – £30,428 pro rata at trainee level)

Part time, working 21 hours per week

Are you passionate about using the law to challenge discrimination and ensure deaf children and young people receive the education support they need?

We are looking for a highly skilled advice caseworker to join our Appeals and Disputes team, to help families challenge education decisions to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal, including representation.

Key duties include:

- Delivering advice to families and young people on SEN rights and options
- Providing advice to professionals including on our internal advice line
- Conducting casework and Tribunal representation in SEN and discrimination
- Sharing expertise and evidence to support policy and campaign work
- Supervising a team of pro bono legal volunteers with their SEN casework

You will have recent experience of advice and casework or a strong legal background in social welfare law, ideally in the area of education SEN.

Good casework, submission drafting and advocacy skills are essential, as well as the ability to explain complex legislation in plain language and empathise with families and young people. Highly organised, you will have experience of using a range of IT and digital tools to conduct your casework and be quick to pick up new areas of law and changing policy. You will be required to attend hearings and meet with families. The team also delivers workshops to families around the UK, so some travel will be required.

We are open to considering a trainee position to develop someone into the role providing they have the right skills and aptitude. To be considered for the trainee position, we would be looking for someone with experience of either providing advice or casework in social welfare law and a legal qualification or CPD in an area of law. Excellent communication and organisation skills will need to be demonstrated.

The salary paid to a trainee would be between £25,696 – £30,428, and we would be prepared to support and pay for the relevant courses such as IPSEA training or adviser training in order to support and develop the right individual. Following successful completion of training and probation, the salary will increase to the level specified in the advert of £29,484. Please specify if you would like to be considered for the trainee position under the skills and experience section of the application form.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and show how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this we suggest you download both documents to help you (these can be found at the start of the application process). 

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday 1st March 2020 at 23:59.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Monday 16th March 2020.

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form.

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment.

We are also committed to promoting work-life balance amongst our staff.

To apply for the role of Appeals and Disputes Adviser, please apply via the button shown. 

This job is being posted by Webrecruit on behalf of National Deaf Children's Society. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Legal Caseworker, Advice Caseworker, SEND Advice Caseworker, SEN Advice Caseworker, or Social Welfare Legal Adviser. 

Development Officer

Tooting, London

c£30,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Are you the person we are looking for to support the voluntary and community sector in Wandsworth to increase its resilience and sustainability?

This is a new role - you will be joining WCA at an exciting time as it develops an enhanced version of its Voluntary Sector Coordination Project and creates a small team to deliver its increased offer to the voluntary and community sector.  Based at our offices in Tooting, the role will involve offering development support such as capacity building, funding advice, impact measurement to new and emerging groups in Wandsworth,

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has significant experience in voluntary and community sector development, including: fundraising; governance; training and collaboration.  You will join an enthusiastic and committed team, keen to help you build and develop this role. 

About us:

WCA offers a range of support to the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, together with a commitment to ensuring the service user perspective is heard in the planning and designing of health and care services through Healthwatch Wandsworth and our mental health and other projects.

Salary will be c£30,000

Deadline for completed applications: 5pm, Wednesday 19 February 2020
Interviews will likely be held on: Tuesday/Wednesday 25/26 February 2020
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

WCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.