Database Assistant Jobs in Islington, Greater London
Join TreeHouse School as its new Head of Business and Operations to lead on continuous operational/business improvements at our Ofsted “Outstanding” school.
Location: Muswell Hill, London
Salary: Circa £65,000
Type: Permanent, full time (40 hours per week)
Start date for role: January 2025
About TreeHouse School:
TreeHouse School is a non-maintained special school for pupils aged 4- 19 with Autism and learning difficulties.
There are currently over 100 pupils on roll supported by approximately 160+ staff consisting of qualified teachers, teaching assistants, allied health professionals, positive behaviour support staff and operational staff.
It is a thriving and inclusive community devoted to the education and well-being of autistic children and young people across each of its three distinct curriculum pathways, which are tailored to meet the diverse needs of our pupils: pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal. Each pathway focuses on promoting well-being, independence, and social participation, with a strong emphasis on personalised learning and positive behaviour support.
About the role:
We are seeking a new Head of Business and Operations to play a crucial role in supporting the Head to review and drive continuous improvement.
The key responsibilities in the role will include:
- Finances: You will oversee and manage all finances and a multi million pound budget for the school.
- Human Resources: This will include leading on people strategy, workforce planning and performance management including evaluating the schools operational model.
- Systems and Processes: One of the immediate priorities for this role will be to evaluate systems and processes (for monitoring areas outlined in the job description) and seek ways to streamline these with innovative solutions.
This role does involve line management of two assistant operations managers as well as other office and facilities staff within the school.
You will work with the Headteacher to alleviate the administrative burdens from them but importantly support change management where identified / agreed.
Who we are looking for:
The ideal candidate will be proficient in HR, finance including budget management and operations management — including management of operational performance and reporting for governance and relationship management (internal and external stakeholders).
We are looking for a leader who is confident to tackle challenges head-on and drive continuous improvement.
Applications for this role close at 12am on Tuesday 8th of October 2024
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 9th of October 2024
Interview date: Thursday 17th and Wednesday 18th of October 2024
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification. Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About UP
Unlocking Potential deliver high performing therapeutic programmes and education provision for children and young people with SEMH needs. We work in collaboration with families, communities, and other partners to ensure that children and young people access the interventions they need to thrive.
Mission
We work collaboratively with communities to enable children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs to unlock their full potential
Values
Trust
We build trust by being honest, transparent, and accountable in the way we work with children and young people, staff, and partners and by providing services and programmes whose outcomes are measurable and evidenced based.
Collaborative
Relationships are at the heart of our work. We prioritise communication and collaboration with partners, families, and communities, believing that by working together we create more effective and holistic outcomes for children and young people.
Empowering
We co-create opportunities for our children, young people, parents/carers and staff to actively participate in decision-making that influences change. We promote the voices of children and young people in our organisation and the wider community.
Nurturing
We provide a nurturing approach based on safety and space for creativity, exploration, and growth. We support and care for our children, young people, and staff to realise their potential.
Impact
We are committed to measuring our impact through a data driven method to develop our programmes and make a greater difference to the lives of children, young people, and their parents and carers.
Role Overview
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and versatile Data and Impact Officer to join our supportive and talented team. You will be passionate about using your knowledge and experience to further the important work of UP in supporting children and young people with SEMH needs to reach their full potential.
This is a new role to our charity, in response to our growth, and you will play a key part in supporting our services and future plans. Able to thrive in a varied and busy role, you will be confident in working across different areas including data management and reporting, systems administration and maintenance, and effectively demonstrating the impact of our work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application deadline: 21 September 2024
Interview dates: 29 October (final)
Starting date: To be confirmed
About Oak Foundation:
Oak Foundation commits its resources to address issues of global, social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged. Through our grant-making, we support others to make the world a safer, fairer, and more sustainable place to live. With offices in Europe, India, and North America, we make grants to organisations in approximately 40 countries worldwide.
Background:
All women and girls should be safe, free, and have an equal chance to thrive. Yet, every day, women experience violence and discrimination and are denied the freedom to decide how they will live. This undermines their health, safety, dignity, and independence. We find inspiration and hope in strong and vibrant movements, built, and led by women, which are transforming lives and communities across the world. Their shared purpose and collective power are advancing a more just world – in ways that protect human rights and the future of our planet.
Supporting these movements to live, breathe, strengthen, and grow – by enabling women’s agency, leadership, and capacity – is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a deep commitment to advancing women’s rights, our culture is characterised by collegiality, mutual support, high expectations, and laughter. Read the IAWP strategy for more details.
In addition, Oak Foundation and its Trustees support several other areas of interest to create a safer, fairer, and more sustainable world through engaging grant-making programmes. We strive to live the values we work to advance.
We are currently recruiting a Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant to manage a portfolio of grants and contribute to the implementation of the IAWP strategy. In addition, this Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant will support London-based Trustees by managing their schedules, arranging travel, and processing discretionary grants. The role of the Programme Assistant and Executive Assistant is essential in maintaining the seamless operations and success of our foundation.
Executive Assistant to London based Trustees (approximately 30%)
- Processing discretionary grants for Trustees by liaising with the organisations identified to receive grants, collecting necessary documentation, and coordinating with Oak grant management team
- Assisting the Trustees with external contacts, including prioritising correspondence and phone inquiries, drafting responses as necessary, and managing workflow emerging from these contacts
- Scheduling and coordinating Trustee appointments, meetings, and travel itineraries, including the preparation of background materials, arranging meetings and events, and ensuring appropriate follow-up of decisions and agreements
- Supporting Trustees in various boards and committees, including all aspects of preparation and follow-up
Support to the Issues Affecting Women Programme team (approximately 70%)
- Grant-making: Master grant-making tools, especially the grant management system (i.e. database) to facilitate team management of the grant-making process. Develop a deep understanding of the grant portfolio to support execution of the overall strategy.
- Communications: Work with the Communications Department to prepare and pull together material for presentations, briefings, and background material as required. Work with the team and director to manage a communications plan for the programme. This may include preparing and coordinating material and presentations for board meetings, events, meetings, and team calls. It may also include drafting and preparing communication updates, including programme newsletters.
- Scheduling: Manage the Director’s and team’s schedule and movements, including coordinating all activities, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel including applying for visas, and booking planes/trains/accommodation/developing an itinerary. Help track and support meeting deadlines.
- Team calendar: Maintain overall team calendar for planning purposes.
- Administration: Provide administrative support to the team (and office when requested): organise and maintain files, submit expenses, and log documents with response deadlines. Other administrative tasks as assigned.
- Meetings: Attend various meetings with internal and external parties; take notes and follow up on action points as required.
- Routine correspondence: Draft routine correspondence, including various programme reports and other briefings.
- Contracts and payments: Provide support in drafting contracts and payments, and liaise with third party providers on various issues. Maintain a roster of consultants and keep a record of staff satisfaction with work completed.
- Events planning: Coordinate team training activities and meetings including: organising invitations to participants and room set up (table, chairs, flipcharts, video equipment); providing video call information; ensuring presentations are in the right format; and organising lunches, booking restaurants, pick-ups, and other logistics. Provide other back-office support as needed.
- Recruitment: When recruitments take place, follow-up with candidates at all stages of the process in liaison with the HR team.
Other support tasks including:
- Performing reception duties by meeting and greeting visitors for the Trustees and the IAWP programme
- Advising staff visiting from other offices about arrangements for visiting London (e.g., hotels, restaurants, booking meeting rooms) for Trustees and IAWP related visits
- Setting up the office for newcomers in IAWP team: arranging desks, IT devices, and stationary etc
- Acting as back up to others in the London office for office management tasks (i.e., performing reception duties, liaising with office concierge, and setting up offices for newcomers, etc).
In addition to your main duties, you will be required to carry out such duties consistent with your position as required.
Position requirements
- University degree or equivalent experience
- Approx. 5 years in a comparable role
- Excellent organisational skills, high level of discretion, and attention to detail
- Advanced fluency / first-language level knowledge of English, additional languages a plus
- Polyvalent, enjoy working on multiple projects, and able to juggle competing priorities
- Can do attitude, positive, and resourceful
- Be results-oriented, and prompt to anticipate needs, proactive
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Commitment to the continuous improvement of personal and organisation-wide results
- Team player and enjoy working with multi-cultural teams across the globe
- Good with numbers and budgets
- Ability to manage and adapt to rapidly evolving communication and document management technologies
- Experience with database programmes, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Dynamic personality with a sense of humour
- Committed to Oak’s organisational values
NOTE: the cover letter should be succinct and address the following points:
Your reasons for applying to this position, addressing both the programme assistant as well as executive assistant components
Your interest in issues affecting women
The administrative, organisational, and communications skills you would bring to the role
Demonstration of your commitment to Oak’s organisational values
Applicants must have the right to legally live and work in the UK.
By submitting your application, you confirm that you have read and understood Oak’s job applicant’s data privacy notice.
Oak Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, as detailed in our child safeguarding policy. We expect all staff to sh
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Political Studies Association exists to develop and promote the study of politics. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership including academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, early career researchers/academics and students in higher education.
Join Our Team!
Your Role: Membership, Programmes and Events Support Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
Contract: Fixed Term for six months - November 2024 to April 2025. We are open to applications from a PhD student or Early Career Academic.
Hours: 21 (0.6FTE). The post holder will also be expected to attend and support the PSA25 Annual Conference taking place in Birmingham from 14 -16 April 2025.
Salary: 0.6 FTE of £25k. The post holder will additionally be compensated for in-person attendance and providing support during the Annual Conference period.
Location: All roles are based at our offices in Camden London but the PSA currently supports its staff to work remotely. Post-holders will be required, however, to come into our offices regularly (normally once a week on a Wednesday). The Membership, Programmes and Events team is a friendly bunch who work closely together with responsibility for operations and output across a wide range of our activities. These include: membership, networks, specialist groups, programmes, communications, events including the Annual Lecture and PSA Annual Conference. We are looking for someone to join the team in the six-month run up to, and including attendance at, the PSA25 Annual Conference which is our major event of the year.
Are you ready to carry out this vital role at the heart of the PSA?
Your role and responsibilities:
In terms of the PSA Annual Conference these may include, but are not limited to:
· Responding to standard/general conference email enquiries
· Communicating information and instructions to all participants
· Supporting logistics, operations and communication of information to participants via Ex Ordo (abstract management system) and our virtual conference platform
· Monitoring Ex Ordo data - for example, identifying whether someone is a paper-giver or not and emailing participants for clarification where necessary
· Communicating information and instructions to all participants
· Supporting exhibitors by communicating deadlines and details for their conference space
· Organising catering requirements to cover the conference schedule
· Sourcing venues and menu choices for the Conference Dinner and Conference Drinks events
· Supporting the award of PSA academic prizes including production of certificates
· Monitoring the Prizes in-box and helping with the response to any enquiries
· Collating Academic Prizes nominations made via JotForm for trustees and prize judges
· Joining the team in Birmingham to manage the Annual Conference, including the one-day Undergraduate conference
· You may also be asked to support research and administration related to future PSA conferences
In terms of Membership, Networks and Specialist Groups these may include, but are not limited to:
· Supporting the reconciliation of membership data in readiness for our new database
· Assisting with general email enquiries and emailing all/specific groups of members
· Helping to prepare the data for the issue of December/January membership renewals and recording appropriately on the database
· Responding to general/standard emails from our Specialist Groups
· Replying to enquiries/requests from our Early Career Network and Teaching & Learning Network
· Facilitating Specialist Group and Network digital events including arranging Zooms as required
· Collating articles/announcements for the regular e-newsletter
Additional information: there are currently seven members of PSA staff under the leadership of the CEO. This post reports to the Membership, Events & Programmes Manager who works with two Officers in the team.
Pro-rata 25 days’ annual holiday allowance (plus bank holidays).
Employer contribution to pension (5% of salary, 10% employer contribution) after successful completion of your probation.
· Compliance with PSA policy including absence, appraisal, and health & safety
· Compliance with GDPR and other good practices which are in place around the data we hold
· On occasion, supporting colleagues in work areas outside of this job description
· Playing a role, together with the wider team, in supporting the Head of Operations & Finance in the smooth running of the PSA offices in Camden, London
The tasks outlined above are subject to change from time to time as determined by business priorities and communicated by the CEO and/or the Membership, Programmes & Events Manager.
September 2024
Please submit your application by 9am Monday 7 October, by sending a covering letter together with your CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Centre Manager in our Training, Education and Development team at St Joseph’s Hospice.
We are looking for someone who has experience in management and income generation and working in a customer service-focused environment. This post is responsible for managing the development of income, generating opportunities as part of the Training, Education and Development team through a range of educational activities and the hiring of the purpose-built Education Centre at St Joseph’s Hospice. In addition to developing income streams, the manager will lead on audit, administration, governance and quality assurance activities on behalf of the team. The post demands an entrepreneurial approach combined with well-honed managerial and business skills in order to maximise potential income generation, relationship development opportunities and the effective delivery of programmed education.
About you
You will need:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of managing a small team
- Experience of marketing and promoting a service
- Excellent customer service skills and experience
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket/Welfare loans
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 4th October 2024
Interview date: 15th October 2024
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UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Risk & Research Officer.
The Senior Risk & Research Officer will support high value fundraising teams by providing first-class due diligence services. This will include conducting risk assessments on talent, high-profile supporters, philanthropic donors, corporate organisations and foundations. We are looking for someone with proven experience of due diligence in a charity or similar organisation.
Act now and apply online.
Closing date: 9am Thursday 26 September 2024.
Interview date: w/c 7 October 2024
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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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!
We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support. Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.
The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Hounslow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work. As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.
Why Twining Enterprise?
Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
- NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
- Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
- Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Evidence of basic counselling skills.
- Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
- Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
- Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
- Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
- Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
- Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Hounslow.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The role holder must also:
- Pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level.
- Possess excellent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software, as well as experience updating and maintaining databases.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of activity and outcomes in line with service performance requirements, ensuring the IT database is up to date and paperwork compliant.
- Receive regular supervision and training to meet individual, team and organization's needs.
- Contribute to the development of a service that is locally responsive and supports minority/disadvantaged communities.
- Comply with and actively promote all Twining policies and procedures including Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Data Protection and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Supporter Development Coordinator
About the role
As CUF works towards a new strategy and refreshed mission, vision and values, fundraised income is crucial for supporting its programmes and core operations. You will coordinate campaigns, direct marketing appeals and other supporter communications, using fundraising best practice, to maximise Church Urban Fund’s income for all components of individual and church giving. This role will report to the Head of Fundraising and Communications.
Job Description
Location: Hybrid: Office base is in London with expectation for a minimum of one day per week in the office (The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, Vauxhall, London, SE11 5RR)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible working arrangements considered)
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 depending on experience.
Annual Leave: 22 days + 3 CUF discretionary days + Bank Holidays per annum.
Key Responsibilities
Instigate and undertake activities in the following key areas:
· Individual Supporter Acquisition
· Individual Supporter Development
· Individual Supporter Journeys and Touchpoints
· Manage income and expenditure budgets
· Work across the team
· Work across CUF
How to apply:
To apply, please send/email an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities, skills and experience
Closing date: 5:00pm Friday 4th October 2024 with interviews during week commencing 21st October 2024 (in London)
Church Urban Fund is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
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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!
We are a dynamic mental health charity on a mission to support Londoners facing mental health challenges to harness good employment as part of their mental health recovery journey. We have been successfully changing lives for over 30 years by applying innovative evidence-based approaches to employment support. Our approach is guided by our core values, and we are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation.
The service you will work in enables NHS Talking Therapies (TT) services in Harrow to offer a personalised package of psychological therapy and employment support to all TT clients who want to find, sustain, get back to, or positively leave, work. As an Employment Advisor at Twining Enterprise, you will play a crucial role in our employment support services. Your contributions will directly influence the lives of our clients, changing their lives by guiding them towards a path of empowerment and independence.
A day in this role might include client meetings in person or online, reviewing client documents and providing feedback, following up on new client referrals, completing client records using Twining's client database, completing performance/progress reports, liaising with employers about potential job vacancies, going to jobs fairs, and liaising with referral partners.
Why Twining Enterprise?
Joining Twining Enterprise means more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to grow both personally and professionally while making a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
We are looking for candidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, and dedication to the table. To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A commitment to Twining's mission, vision, values;
- A dedication to promoting mental health and meaningful employment;
- A positivity to champion equality, diversity and inclusion'
- Engage a mixed caseload of around 25-35 clients at any given time (100-125 per year), with common mental health problems, to establish trusting, collaborative relationships to support them to find new employment or support them in, or to leave, existing employment. Support will be provided face-to-face in TT settings, via secure online meeting platforms or over the telephone.
- Along with their NHS clinician, assess clients' support needs with a view to creating, implementing and adjusting a personalised action plan to help improve clients' mental health and achieve their stated employment goals.
- Develop and deliver a range of practical services to support clients to find work, including career guidance, job searching skills, CV preparation, application form completion, interview skills, advice on local labour market opportunities and advice on education and training to further their career.
- Provide guidance to support clients to stay in existing work, including advice on mental health disclosure, negotiating reasonable adjustments to existing workplaces, creating wellness action plans and improving productivity, support to return to work after sickness absence or to leave an existing role with dignity, and signpost clients to organisations that can represent them (EAs should only look to represent clients in exceptional circumstances).
- Facilitate access to other advice in areas such as financial benefits, debt management, food banks and community food outlets and social housing providers, as necessary.
The role holder must also:
- NVQ Level 3 minimum or equivalent in either employment support/advice, mental health or other relevant area, or equivalent experience gained through work experience in the field.
- Understanding and experience of the support needs of people with common mental health conditions in finding, retaining, returning to, or leaving mainstream employment.
- Knowledge and experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Evidence of basic counselling skills.
- Ability to assess individual client strengths and needs in relation to employment and think creatively to provide bespoke client action planning and solutions.
- Experience of effective diary management, prioritising tasks and working to tight deadlines to manage own caseload and associated administration.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with clients (face to face, by telephone and in writing) and as part of a team.
- Able to present confidently to external stakeholders and partners at various levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively and be accountable in an outcome-driven environment.
- Ability to collect and report data to support service performance and evaluation.
- Excellent computer skills including ability to utilise database and Microsoft packages.
- Willingness and ability to undertake the relevant training associated with the role and then integrate that training into practice.
- Knowledge of employment and disability related benefits.
- Knowledge of and commitment to relevant policies, procedures, and standards e.g. Health & Safety, Confidentiality (Data Protection), Equality & Diversity and Sustainable Development, Equality Act 2010 and employment law.
- Willingness to travel in designated Borough of Harrow.
- This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Twining Enterprise is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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What is the overall purpose of the role?
At Youth Action Alliance, our mission is to support the personal and social development (their values, beliefs, ideas and skills) of the young people living in Kensington and Chelsea and neighbouring boroughs, enabling them to increase their resilience and skills in the present, and promote their ambitions for the future.
The Staying Connected project provides weekly one-to-one and group support for young people aged 11 - 19 years, facing multiple challenges. Creating a personal action plan comprised of positive activities that promote and enhance personal development and skills, building on young people’s strengths. This engagement is via face-to-face, online platforms, mobile phones and structured group work to maintain contact with them, talking about how they are feeling and to provide advice, mentoring and signposting to additional support services.
Key Responsibilities
Programme management
- Programme Delivery: Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of a personal and social development programme for young people aged 11-19.
- Recruitment: Engage and recruit young people to participate in the programme.
- Partnerships: Strengthen local partnerships
- Risk and Safety: Update risk assessments and conduct regular health and safety checks
- Promotion: Manage promotional activities, including social media
- Funding Management: Handle project funding, do financial reports, and manage the budget and expenditure.
- Support Services: Provide one-to-one or group support through various communication channels and help young people achieve positive outcomes
- Action Plans: Create and monitor individual action plans for participants to track their goals and progress.
- Activities: Organize trips and positive activities in line with the programme
- Administration: Manage day-to-day operations and oversee all administrative tasks related to the programme.
- Partnership Building: Seek and build partnerships with external stakeholders
- Representation and Liaison: Represent the organisation at various meetings
Staff management
- Staff Management: Oversee and guide the Staying Connected Support Worker(s) to ensure high performance and efficient delivery of the programme.
- Facilitator Management: Directly manage facilitators involved in the programme,
Reporting / grant management
- Budget Reporting: Prepare and present budgetary reports
- Data Management: Ensure the accuracy and timely input of project data,
- Performance Monitoring: Collate and present statistics on project performance
- Report Production: Generate reports demonstrating key data
- Business Development: Identify and pursue business development opportunities to build new partnerships and enhance programme delivery.
Evaluation
- Feedback Collection: Gather and document feedback on young people's experiences and progress through various methods
- Impact Demonstration: Use collected feedback to demonstrate the programme's impact and support efforts to secure future funding.
- Youth Voice Integration: Ensure that the feedback and perspectives of young people are incorporated into the design and delivery of the service
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
The Staying Connected Support Worker will bring:
- Minimum Youth Work and/or Mentoring Qualification Level 3
- Experience in the charity sector, the voluntary sector, or the community sector would be desirable.
- Management experience
- Experience working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Competent in the use of MS Word, Excel, and the ability to use databases for recording and reporting.
- Excellent time-keeper and manages own time effectively to keep to deadlines
- Excellent Literacy – you will have excellent communication skills, including writing skills.
- Have good interpersonal skills and some experience of engaging with a diverse group of people, including young people and vulnerable adults.
- Qualification of Health, wellbeing, and/or advocacy
Interviews will be ongoing throughout the recruitment process
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
New Citizens’ Gateway is a registered charity with the aim to improve the quality of life and promote the physical, social and mental well-being of refugees and asylum seekers helping to reduce health inequalities, social exclusion and poverty and enabling positive integration.
We are seeking to enlist an experienced Refugee General Adviser to become a valuable member of our vibrant and active advisory team. Your role will involve offering information and guidance on matters such as accessing welfare benefits, PIP, housing, NASS support, education, employment, and training. This assistance will be provided not only at our office but also via phone and during community outreach initiatives.
You should possess substantial experience in offering direct advisory support to clients, collaborating with statutory services, and possessing a comprehensive understanding of the challenges encountered by Asylum Seekers/Refugees, as well as the available resources for their aid. Additionally, you will need the capability to deliver training and workshops, function effectively as a collaborative team member, exhibit adept negotiation and communication abilities, and manage demanding situations with minimal oversight.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and support refugees and asylum seekers on their journey, we invite you to consider joining the New Citizens' Gateway.
Benefits:
- 26 Days annual holiday + Bank Holidays
- 6% Employer's Pension Contribution
- Employees Assistance Package
- Hybrid Work
- Training Opportunities
Interview date: 3rd October 2024
Please keep this date free.
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
Overview of the role – Programmes Administrator:
LST is seeking a detailed-orientated and highly organised professional with a real willingness to support people for the role of Programmes Administrator
This is a crucial role where the postholder will join a small and friendly Registry team supporting Faculty and students across the organisation.
The responsibilities of the post-holder are designed and divided into two main areas: Registry activities and Programmes activities. The post-holder will provide efficient and effective delivery to the Theology and Worship Programmes and Theology and Counselling Programme, while continuing to assist with Registry Office functions.
Key Tasks:
The following key tasks are indicative of the role, rather than exhaustive, and tasks may be amended in response to changing requirements or in line with the skills and experience of the post-holder:
- Supporting the Music Programme Leader with music events, concerts and recitals
- Supporting the Counselling Programme Leader with the organisation of residential weekends and exams
- Managing the Attendance Register
- Registry tasks including marking administration, Assessment Board preparation and programme options/module feedback/projects
- Using the Student Information System eg data-inputting
- Using the Virtual Learning Environment eg enrolling students and registering updates
Person specification:
The successful candidate will be naturally detail-orientated, highly organised and efficient. As the postholder will be joining a small and friendly team, a natural warmth and willingness to be a good team-player is important. This is a professional support service role so an understanding of customer service and a real willingness to help people is essential.
London School of Theology is a Christian college and as such it is a requirement of the Person Specification that the postholder must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos, aims and objectives of the School.
All successful candidates should have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits and salary:
- Salary £22,000 - £24,500 per annum depending on experience
- Some hybrid working considered (4 days per week to be spent at our site in Northwood, Middlesex)
- Generous holiday allowance and additional leave given between Christmas and the New Year
- Life assurance
- Free on-site parking
- Discounted lunches
Application Instructions
Candidates should send a covering letter explaining why the role is of interest, and how the requirements of the person specification are met, and a CV to the HR Manager.
Closing date for receipt of applications: Noon, Tuesday 1st October 2024
Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as these will be assessed upon receipt and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Initial interviews may take place by a video call with second stage interviews taking place at our site in Northwood, Middlesex.
It is intended that the postholder will take up the post as soon as possible and we therefore reserve the right to close the application date earlier than stated above.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £32,000 FTE (approx £22,857 pro rata)
Hours: Part time - 25 hours per week
Days and times: preferred option 5 hours per day Tuesday to Saturday but open to discussion; Some flexibility required to support the retail team when business directs such as Health & Safety or Annual Leave issues to provide shop cover and support
Contract: Permanent
Responsible to: Director of Resources
Responsible for: Shop Managers and Assistant Manager, cover staff
Accountable to: Marketing & Communications Manager
Location: 3 Chapel Court, 126 Church Road, Hayes UB3 2LW - Age UK HHB operate a hybrid and flexible working policy on successful completion of induction
Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 4th October 2024
Interviews: TBC
ACCESS TO A CAR AND A CLEAN FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS A REQUIREMENT OF THIS POSITION
We are looking for someone to support our enthusiastic team of shop managers and volunteers whilst developing our retail operations as vibrant hubs in the community.
We currently have two stores but are looking to develop and expand these so need someone who can manage and support the team, help with expansion and develop relationships with corporate partners and donors.
The shops are an important part of our organisation and we are excited to develop this area and look forward to hearing from interested candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Events and Community Fundraising Coordinator
£25,643 per year (London Living Wage)
Permanent, Full time 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for an Events and Community Fundraising Coordinator to join our Events and Community Team. A high performing team who are driven to maximise opportunities, we aim to reach ambitious targets and provide an excellent supporter experience.
Our team raises funds through a range of activities including:
· our own events (e.g. March for Men)
· virtual products (e.g. The Month Series)
· third party events (e.g. London Marathon)
· Golf Days
· helping community fundraisers who organise their own activity
You’ll be our first point of contact for our fundraisers. You'll provide admin and support through telephone, email, and social media channels. You’ll build and manage relationships with existing and new supporters. From registration to the end of their supporter journey you'll help motivate during challenges, offer fundraising advice and ensure thanks at the end of a first-class experience. Whilst each Coordinator has a primary area of responsibility across different types of events, you’ll also work across teams to support where needed during busy periods of activity.
This role works with data through maintaining our Raiser’s Edge database. You'll also update records on JustGiving and Facebook Fundraising. This requires accuracy and working under the requirements of GDPR.
You’ll also work with our Communications teams. This supports the planning and delivery of our activity. You'll help engage with our digital adverts and identify compelling supporter stories. This helps to raise the profile of our fundraising products, as well as prostate cancer and Prostate Cancer UK.
What we want from you
You’ll have the drive and determination to provide crucial support to our sector-leading programme of events which generated over £10.3m of gross income in 2022-23. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their fundraising career to grow, develop and gain valuable skills and experience in a fundraising role within a progressive and innovative organisation. You’ll be part of a passionate and high energy team fighting to stop prostate cancer from being a killer.
You’ll make a positive and valuable contribution to the success of the Events and Community Fundraising team through excellent communication skills and being proactive in supporting our event participants. You’ll have a strong eye for detail, customer-centric mindset and will be able to prioritise a busy workload to ensure we are able to consistently deliver excellent supporter care. You’ll be self-motivated, well organised and have a ‘can-do’ approach to the role.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to building a strong and innovative workplace, that represents, and can advocate for, the communities we support. We stand against discrimination and prejudice, and we champion tolerance, fairness and equality in everything we do. This makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. We’re all here for the same reason: to give every man the power to navigate prostate cancer.
We're committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men who are at double risk. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.
Therefore, we’re particularly interested in applications from those from marginalised and vulnerable communities. This will help us create an environment of inclusion where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work, where personal qualities are as important as professional experience, and our people feel seen and heard.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply.
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or questions – we’re here to help. contact details are on our website, via the link.
The closing date is Sunday 29th September 2024. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of Monday 7th October 2024.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
Company: Art Explora
Job title: Community Programme Manager
Terms of Employment
Contract type: Full time
Working hours: Standard office hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, with an hour for lunch. Work outside these hours is required on occasions.
Salary range: £35,000-£38,000
Holiday: 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
Pension: Generous workplace pension scheme
Location: This post is London-based. We have a hybrid working model for senior members of staff with a minimum 3 days per week at our office is at Somerset House. All staff have access to Somerset House Residents benefits. Reporting to: Jemima Montagu, Art Explora UK Director
Travel: Regular travel to projects and events required, primarily within London
Safeguarding: In line with Art Explora’s Safeguarding Policy, all staff are required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which Art Explora will carry out upon appointment.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK. No agencies please.
Summary of position
Art Explora is looking for an experienced Community Programme Manager with a passion for arts engagement and cultural outreach to manage and build our innovative Community Programme for Art Explora in the UK.
The Community Programme Manager will lead on and develop Art Explora’s key community programme streams – Arts at Home, Theatre at Home, Music at Home, Mini Art Explorers and Art Explorers at..., and manage Art Explora UK’s growing volunteer community. The Community Programme Manager will explore ways to expand the content for this programme though new partnerships with museums, galleries and other cultural institutions, as well as expand the programme into more care homes and other care settings, such as hospitals, across the UK.
The Community Programme Manager will manage Art Explora’s growing pool of 140+ volunteers. They will ensure that Art Explora has a comprehensive and supportive volunteer offer. They will review our current volunteer recruitment processes and policies, safeguarding and training procedures, and ensure we meet the highest standards for working with volunteers.
The volunteer community is key to Art Explora’s strategy for scaling up arts engagement in the UK. Through the generous support of volunteers, we can bring our arts programmes to more people and spread the benefits of engaging with arts and culture more widely. We are committed to delivering a volunteer programme that is inclusive, supportive and rewarding.
Current Community Programmes:
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Arts at Home: volunteers bring conversations about art to 7 older adult care homes across London on a fortnightly basis.
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Theatre at Home: in collaboration with volunteer collective OW! Theatre Lab, brings theatre to older adult care homes across London.
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Music at Home: in collaboration with music charities, brings a variety of music to older adult care homes across London.
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Mini Art Explorers: volunteers deliver creative activities for early years children in local authority libraries and family hubs monthly.
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Art Explorers at...: volunteers take care home residents to galleries, theatre and museums across London. Partners include Sadler’s Wells, The Hayward Gallery and the Whitechapel Gallery.
About the role
The Community Programme Manager will bring their own experience and knowledge of outstanding community programming to build on and expand the current programme. The Community Programme Manager will manage partnerships with key stakeholders and develop new relationships with a variety of partners, from cultural institutions to new care settings.
The Community Programme Manager is a pivotal position within the small, dedicated and growing Art Explora team in the UK. The Community Programme Manager will be supported by a Community Programme Assistant and the volunteer community. We are looking for a candidate with management experience.
To achieve this, the chosen candidate will not only have a passion for arts outreach and engagement, but will also have a proven track record in project management, managing volunteers, excellent organisation and communications skills, and be experienced in building relationships at all levels – with community organisations such as care homes, volunteers, local authorities, content and delivery partners, senior stakeholders, collaborators and supporters.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Management
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Manage Art Explora UK’s volunteer community including training and social events.
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Manage all volunteer administration including volunteer handbook, project coordination and DBS checks.
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Manage the volunteer journey, from expression of interest to attending programme sessions.
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Ensure the volunteer programme meets the highest standards of good practice.
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Manage the volunteer database and management software
Community Programme
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Lead and develop current Community Programme streams
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Develop strategy for expanding and developing the Community Programme across the UK
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Conduct research, evaluation and consultation, as needed
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Partnership and key stakeholder relationship management
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Manage the Community Programme budget and ensure the programme is delivered on time, within budget and meets targets
Art Explora General
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Train and line manage the Community Programme Assistant, work placements and interns
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Regular coordination and consultation with UK team
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Reporting at weekly team meetings and to Trustees, as required
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Financial and written reports for Trustees
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Budget planning
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Managing evaluation procedures and reports
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience
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At least 5 years’ experience delivering arts and cultural outreach programmes, for example within an education and engagement team for an arts organisation, or working directly with community organisations or within the care sector
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Proven experience of volunteer management including recruitment, training, logistics and personnel management
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A good knowledge of arts engagement practice in the UK and leading organisations in this field
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A proven track record of budget management and event coordination
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Some experience of fundraising from public sector, trusts and foundations
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A confident communicator (oral and writing), with an enthusiasm for building creative partnerships and capable of working with a wide range of senior stakeholders and partners
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A good knowledge of cultural policies and current cultural engagement landscape
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Experience of implementing EDI policies and good practice, with passion for driving EDI related change in the arts and cultural sector
The ideal candidate will demonstrate that they are:
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A team spirited, highly organised, proactive, and reliable individual, capable of managing stressful situations, complex logistics, and multiple partnerships
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Able to respond to challenges with diplomatic, flexible, persuasive and positive solutions
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Interested in arts and culture, with a passion for engaging new audiences
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Able to bring existing contacts and relationships within the community arts and engagement sector
To Apply
Please complete the relevant online application form.
Deadline: 9am Monday 30 September, 2024.
In-person interviews will take place w/c 7 October 2024 in London.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds. We strive to promote an inclusive environment, which celebrates and promotes diversity.
About Art Explora
Sharing arts and culture with everyone
Art Explora aims to share arts and culture with everyone – locally, nationally and internationally – inspiring new encounters between arts and audiences. We work in partnership with artists, cultural organisations and communities, exploring all art forms, and creating unforgettable cultural experiences. Our imaginative, contemporary approach encourages new forms of access, participation and engagement with arts and culture, pushing boundaries with digital technology and mobile programming.
Art Explora UK was founded in 2021 and is registered charity no. 1202489. Art Explora has offices in France and the UK.
Let’s unlock the power of arts, together!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.