The Sycamore Project (Zac's Youth Bars) is seeking a new CEO to have oversight and responsibility for all aspects of the organisations work. "Zac's" is a Christian charity providing a wide range of activities and support for over 1,400 young people annually in Bolton and seeks to have a positive and lasting impact, helping young people to achieve their potential.  

We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual who will continue to build on the foundations, address the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities to lead the charity forward. You will be working alongside a dedicated team of currently seventeen full and part time staff, together with a team of volunteers.

The successful candidate will be required to provide Christian leadership and have specific focus on funding bids and fund raising, as well as ensuring aims are achieved, targets met, and legislation and regulation complied with.

Overall, you will need to be able to hold and manage the  bigger picture.

Zac’s ( The Sycamore Project) has always put the needs of the young people at the heart of all it does, and so its projects are always evolving, with new services being set up all the time in order to meet the increasing needs of its young people and the wider community.

As well as centre-based activities,schools work emerged as another important strand of the charity, with support being offered to several schools across Bolton, in a variety of ways (e.g. lunchtime clubs, pupil mentoring support, and targeted issues-based work).

In 2017, with mental health concerns emerging as a major issue for the young people in the community, a new “Young Persons Listening Service” and “Healthy Minds” peer support group was set up as part of a new “Thrive alliance” working in partnership with other Bolton based charities and with funding from Bolton CCG.

Whilst the charity has changed and evolved since being formed, the heart of serving the community and being faith based not biased has never and will never change.

Please submit a cover letter, together with CV and supporting statement outlining how you meet the requirements of the person specification by 5.00pm Tuesday 26th November

School-Home Support (SHS) is a dynamic charity working to ensure every child is in school ready to learn. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex issues. We get children and young people back in school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner
Working: across Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy, Gorton Manchester
Hours: 5 days a week, Term time only
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £19,245 per annum depending upon experience

This is an opportunity to work alongside Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour, and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families in Rushbrook Primary Academy and Stanley Grove Primary Academy to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidates will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents.

Duties of the role:

• Provide targeted casework for vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Support families and children transitioning to secondary school.
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance
• Support wider parental engagement in school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports for the funder

Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm, 15November 2019
1st stage interviews: TBC
2nd stage interviews at the school: TBC
Start date: ASAP

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the 'Apply' button to be directed to the School-Home Support website where you can download the relevant information pack and application form. 

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances.

SHS is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

School-Home Support is a dynamic charity with proven impact. For over 30 years it has been working with children and young people struggling to stay in school due to a wide range of complex family issues. We get children and young people back into school ready to learn, whatever it takes.

School-Home Support Practitioner
Cedar Mount Academy, Gorton, Manchester
5 days a week, term-time only
Starting salary: £18,074 per annum to £19,245 per annum (depending upon experience)

This is an opportunity to work alongside Cedar Mount Academy to support children and families to improve issues which are causing poor attendance and behaviour and helping parents to become more engaged with their child’s learning attainment and aspirations. The practitioner will work with pupils and their families in Cedar Mount Academy to provide practical and emotional support to vulnerable families across the school.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a school environment, delivering learning programmes and strong abilities in engaging challenging children and their parents.

Duties of the role:

• Vulnerable pupils and families
• Organise group work for both children and families
• Provide 1:1 emotional and practical support for families
• Encourage parental engagement in learning
• Support with children transitioning from primary to secondary school, and from secondary to further education, employment or training.
• Undertake work supporting improved attendance
• Support wider parental engagement with school
• Work as part of a team
• Collate and utilise data and statistics and produce reports as and when required

Closing date for applications: 23:59 pm, 15 November 2019
1st stage interviews: TBC
2nd stage interviews at the school: TBC

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to the School-Home Support website where you can download the job description and application form. 

Start Date: ASAP

School-Home Support takes very seriously the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and is committed to ensuring that our safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice. Our safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children are paramount in all circumstances. All roles above are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

No agencies please.

Coram Voice is the leading specialist provider of advocacy and children’s rights services for children and young people in and on the edge of care. We support some of the most vulnerable children and young people in society, giving voice to the voiceless and reaching out to those who have missed out on the support they need. Join us as we work to transform the lives of children and young people by supporting them to uphold their rights of to actively participate in shaping their lives.

Coram Voice was established in 1975 and in 2013 joined the Coram group of charities which develops, delivers and promotes best practice in the support of children and young people. Coram’s vision is that every child has the best possible chance in life.

We have around 60 employed staff, 100 self-employed advocates and independent persons, and 70 volunteers deliver services to children and agencies throughout the country. Together they provide Coram Voice with a high degree of specialist expertise in the fields of advocacy, children’s rights, mental health, complaints, secure accommodation and experience of working with children in care, in custody, in need and those who have recently left care.

Every day we make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in and on the edge of care across the North West and West Midlands. Our advocacy teams are based in Greater Manchester and Shropshire and is made of up of experienced community advocates who work alongside our specialist advocates (who focus on direct work, supporting and developing good practice with young people who are homeless, 16+, or have a disability).

About the Role

You will work directly with children and young people providing advocacy and other children’s rights support which will empower and support them to navigate the care system. This direct work will include issues based advocacy support for children in need, looked after children and care leavers, as well as children subject to the Child Protection process.

You will be a capable ambassador for Coram Voice with the ability to engage effectively with professionals, foster carers, commissioners, other stakeholders and most importantly children and young people.

Coram Voice particularly welcomes applications from care leavers or individuals with experience of being ‘looked after’ by the state. We are also actively encouraging applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.

If you have the necessary experience and skills and a commitment to promoting the rights of young people, we would like to hear from you.

To apply, please click on the 'apply now' button to be redirected to the application form.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 13th December 2019

Interview Date: Monday 23rd December 2019

Warner Interviews: TBC

All posts are subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and successful candidates will not be able to work unsupervised with children or young people until the completion of this process. Coram Voice - working towards quality through equality and the development of a diverse workforce.

We ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us in relation to this position. We have chosen to recruit directly as this helps us to minimise our recruitment costs, ensuring that valuable funds aren't diverted from the children and young people we help.

Registered Charity Number 1046207

Department: Witness Service - National

The role you’re applying for is in the Operations directorate and in the Witness Service team.

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

Our trained volunteers provide practical and emotional support and information to prosecution and defence witnesses in criminal cases.

We are looking for someone with the ability to develop and motivate volunteers and who has administrative skills and is computer literate to a high standard.

As the Deputy Team Leader (Court Services), working alongside Team Leaders you will be responsible for the delivery of the Witness Service within the courts, remote link sites and Witness Service provision. You will share responsibility for the effective coordination and development of approximately 50 volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

In this role you will also be responsible for general service administrative tasks within the courts, as well as inputting service data.

Experience of the non-profit sector is desirable, but not essential.

Citizens Advice won a grant from the Ministry of Justice to run the Witness Service from April 2015.  The Witness Service has nearly 300 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Citizens Advice provide free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their legal, money and other problems. In the past year we have helped over 2.5 million people solve over 6.2 million problems. Our national network delivers services from over 3,000 locations in England and Wales. In 2015 we won Charity Times Charity of the Year for our work. Now we want to do even more.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non-binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profile.

Sustrans is the charity making it easier for people to walk and cycle, by connecting people and places, creating liveable neighbourhoods, transforming the school run and delivering a happier, healthier commute.  Take the next step on your Sustrans journey by joining our England North team:

Volunteer Coordinator (ref: SUS2784)

£27,255 pro rata per annum

22.5 hours per week – contract to 6 October 2020 - based in Leeds or Manchester

The exciting role includes leading the North volunteer support service, development of new volunteer initiatives and creating a vibrant volunteering offering. In this role you will also be responsible for ensuring the implementation of standard volunteer procedures and best practice in recruiting,motivating and supporting volunteers and expanding the network of local volunteer groups to meet regional/national strategies.

Educated to degree level or equivalent and substantial experience of successful  volunteer programme development, you will have excellent written and verbal communications skills, the ability to engage, inspire and influence volunteers, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently and remotely, prioritising your own workload.  You will also have experience of running volunteer and public events, of public speaking and of successful partnership working.  You will have experience of line management, a high level of IT literacy and be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Please quote reference number.  Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019. Interviews will take place on Thursday 5 December 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

At Depaul UK we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Progression Coach to come and join our Stockport team. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £19,608 pa + pension & other benefits.

Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that: prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within.

In return as our Progression Coach, you'll be joining a friendly, flexible and values-led organisation, and will receive:

- Competitive salary

- 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

- Contributory pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Interest free Annual Season Ticket Loan

- Four Weeks Paternity Leave

The Progression Coach role:

We are recruiting for three full time Progression Coaches for an exciting new service in the Stockport area, working with young people who are leaving the care system. This supported accommodation provision will equip young care leavers to make the move towards independence, increasing their resilience and helping them realise their full potential.

What makes this role exciting?

- A full induction and training to enhance the ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills required’

- Training in the Depaul Endeavour model

- Continuous support and supervision including reflective practice to develop your learning and skills as a practitioner

What will ideally support your success in the Progression Coach role?

- Experience of working with young people with high levels of need

- A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning

- Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures

- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain them

Closing Date: Monday 18 November 2019

So, if this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you’d like to become our Progression Coach then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

An enhanced DBS disclosure is a requirement for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction and ongoing support and supervision reflect our commitment to safeguarding our clients. Depaul UK strives to be equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We kindly request no contact from Recruitment or Media Agencies.

Here at Human Appeal we have an exciting opportunity for an International HR Coordinator to be based at our Head Office in Cheadle, Greater Manchester. You will join us on a full time basis as part of an initial 1 year fixed term contract (with a view to progressing to permanent contract) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £24-27k per annum.

Human Appeal is a faith-based charity that aims to abolish poverty by providing humanitarian aid, sustainable development programs and championing advocacy for our beneficiaries worldwide.

Human Appeal has 7 International Field Offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East (Iraq, Lebanon, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Turkey, Yemen). We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and knowledgeable International HR Coordinator to join Human Appeal’s International HR department and provide operational and transformational support to the HR functions at Human Appeal’s Field Offices. The successful candidate should have a strong basis in generalist HR knowledge, relish a challenge and enjoy finding new and creative solutions to improving processes.

Key duties and responsibilities of our International HR Coordinator:

- Recruitment: writing Job Profiles, posting adverts, headhunting and shortlisting candidates and conducting competency-based interviews

- Training: producing training materials and delivering training sessions to Field Office HR staff to ensure they are following HR policies and best practices set by Head Office   

- Operational: providing a responsive support service, answering queries from Field Office HR staff in a timely manner to ensure issues can be resolved smoothly, supporting ER cases and day to day HR escalations.

- Transformational: assisting the I.T. department in ensuring the proper implementation of new systems and processes at Field Office level, such as SharePoint, Salesforce and People HR systems

- Reporting: collecting and collating monthly HR reports from the Field Offices so that key metrics such as sickness absence or employee turnover can be properly tracked and recommending resulting actions as necessary  

- Researching: ensuring that HA’s knowledge of employment legislation is up to date in each Field Office country and updating and HR policies and procedures as necessary

- Supervision: supporting the International HR Business Partner in providing day-to-day supervision of the International HR Assistant and HR Interns to ensure they are properly trained and resourced to carry out their tasks

- Project Management: Partaking in ad-hoc projects covering all areas of HR such as Performance Management, Learning and Development, Employee Relations etc.

Benefits of joining us as our International HR Coordinator:

- 35 Days Annual Leave

- Matched Pension Contribution

- Flexible Working

- Employee Discounts and Memberships

What we’re looking for in our International HR Coordinator:

- Ideally degree-educated in Human Resources or CIPD Level 3 qualified

- Proven track record of at least 3 years’ working in an HR role, ideally in an international capacity

- Excellent, fluent communication skills in English are essential and additional languages e.g. Arabic and Urdu are desirable.

- Willingness and ability to undertake travel internationally to sometimes difficult environments

- Able to prioritise and thrive in a dynamic and diverse environment

- Highly organised and computer literate, with an ability to multitask and manage a busy workload

- Passionate about saving lives, international development work and humanitarian aid

This would be the ideal role for an Experienced HR Officer or Coordinator with an interest in International Aid and a passion for travel who is looking to further their career and really make a difference in the Charity Sector!

We are looking to appoint this role ASAP and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, so for the best chance of success please click ‘apply’ today to become our International HR Coordinator – we would love to hear from you.

A Little Bit About Human Appeal…

What our CEO Says:

“We are faith-based but not faith-specific. We have faith in all of humanity and believe we can achieve great things when we work together. So, come and be part of a dynamic global charity where we celebrate our differences, as well as our common humanity”

Dr Mohamed Ashmawey

What our Staff Say:

“Everyone’s friendly and eager to help. We’re a small team, but everyone has their own thing about them that makes them unique. Someone teaches me something new every day! Everyone is close and we have lunch together. Being a part of Human Appeal is like a second family!”

Eleanor, Volunteers Assistant

What We Have Achieved So Far This Year:

- We have provided emergency aid to 10,770 of the most vulnerable people across Yemen

- We have supported 1,000 Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

- We have provided 300 refugee families in Jordan with essential winter aid

- We have helped 36,643 people to have enough food to break their fast during Ramadan

- We have collected and distributed 21,124 coats to the homeless in the UK

- We have provided 258 families with emergency food packs in Manchester

COME AND JOIN THE FAMILY – click ‘apply’ today!

Girlguiding is recruiting a Merchandise Planner, reporting to the Buying Manager, to work at our Trading Services.

The Merchandise Planner will be required to maintain, develop and manage the supplier base in order to achieve high standards of customer service for the membership, maximising stock availability, cash flow and profit requirements whilst undertaking product research and development as required including consultation with other Departments and volunteers. They will also be required to liaise with buying, marketing and publication colleagues to ensure that all promotional opportunities are taken, and information/ images for all promotional activities is provided as well as monitor slow selling lines and stock residues, taking appropriate action where required.

The post holder must ideally have experience of working in a customer focussed buying environment or hold a relevant degree in a business-related area of study as well as the ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines and work as part of a team.They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Due to the nature of the work, 3 weekends in the year may be required, for which time off in lieu will be taken.

Girlguiding values the differences that a diverse workforce brings and is committed to inclusivity, and to employing and supporting a diverse workforce. Girlguiding is proud to be part of the Stonewall Diversity Champions programme, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a member of Time to Change – improving attitudes towards mental health. While Girlguiding’s young members may be girl only, our staff team is mixed gender. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability (physical or mental), gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Manchester City Centre
£25,272 per annum (plus contributory pension)

The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) is a global humanitarian organisation that finds, removes and destroys unexploded landmines, bombs and munitions from places affected by conflict. We make it safe for communities to use their land again so people can take themselves out of poverty and live without fear. We also provide education programmes, particularly for children, so people can live, work, travel and play as safely as a possible until land can be cleared. Since 1989, MAG has helped over 17 million people in 40 countries rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war.

We are looking for an exceptional IT Support Officer to join our dynamic and successful IT team. This is a fantastic opportunity to a join an international charity that shared the 1997 Nobel Peace-Prize. 

This role, based at our Manchester HQ, is responsible for providing IT Support and administration to MAG employees around the world in a timely and efficient manner.  You will be the central point of contact liaising with international IT Technicians for all IT related requests, issues and queries.

The successful candidate will be working with our HQ team, as well as remotely with our programmes overseas, so excellent communication and time management skills are a must. You will also have great team-working and high quality customer support abilities, and be able to take on new challenges with enthusiasm and commitment.

Finally, you will be well versed in the following technical areas, which are essential for the role:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows OS (versions 7, 8 & 10) and Office suites (up to Office 365)
• Knowledge of Active Directory (and ideally Azure Active Directory)
• Knowledge of computer hardware including desktops, laptops, components, printers and other peripheral devices
• Understanding of networking fundamentals and standard networking hardware
• Ability to maintain records with high degree of accuracy and to report on data
• Ability to install and configure hardware and software according to set procedure
• Understanding of anti-virus, malware and basic security concepts
• Ability to provide high quality technical support to users, face-to-face and remotely
• Ability to explain solutions in a clear and concise manner

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed.

HOW TO APPLY

For further information and details of how to apply, please visit our website before the closing date of the 1st of December 2019.

Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every application. If you have not heard back from us within 3 weeks of applying, it means that your application has not been successful.

Hope for Justice is recruiting for a new and critical role at the heart of our anti-trafficking work globally: Head of Programme Operations.

The Head of Programme Operations will directly manage our Country Directors, our monitoring and evaluation function, and the direction and strategy of our frontline UK work (including investigations, advocacy, legal, survivor support and training). They will be responsible for ensuring that Programme objectives for our beneficiaries are achieved.

They will also oversee the development of brand new programmes, by scoping and evaluating opportunities and making recommendations based on outcomes and need, in line with our four programme workstreams: preventing exploitation, rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society.

They will help to establish, maintain and develop our relationships with governments, relevant authorities and other NGOs, representing Hope for Justice at the highest levels. Good communication skills are therefore essential.

The successful candidate will have at least seven years’ experience of directing operations and programmes at a senior level, in a related area, with an International NGO or public sector organisation and a successful track record of leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in an international context. They will also have experience of managing complex projects and budgets.

This will be a demanding but intensely rewarding role, based in Manchester (with some international travel required), helping shape the future of a fast-growing charity that is actively fighting modern slavery across four continents. Join Hope for Justice and be part of setting the direction for our organisation and our movement for years to come.

A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the Role Profile by visiting our website and clicking the link there.

 We are looking for a candidate who has excellent relationship management skills, is process driven with excellent organisational skills.

This is an exciting role within our Programme Operations, leading a team of associates to provide excellent customer service and programme experience to our participants across a range of different programmes.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities: 

• A strong commitment to helping educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better
• An excellent understanding of customer service standards and their application
• A good understanding of programmatic support to enable participants to succeed in their programmes
• Ability to create and drive processes forward Line management experience with the ability to lead and empower small teams
• Ability to clearly explain procedures
• Excellent organisation, planning and prioritisation skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and experience of using them to engage stakeholders
• Ability to use own initiative to respond positively to change and/ or to challenging situations with a desire to seek solutions and make improvements

Our offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to apply 

To apply for any of our vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matters to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive at this stage we will not be able to contact unsuccessful applicants.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and the most vulnerable in our society and, as such, we are unable to employ individuals with relevant convictions, including the following: a conviction for an offence involving violence or dishonesty, of a sexual nature or against minors, or for any other offence that is relevant to the nature of the services provided by our organisation. 

As an employer, we have a responsibility to prevent illegal working in the UK by ensuring that our employees have the right to work in the UK. Therefore, as part of the recruitment process to verify your eligibility you will be required to produce relevant documentation.  

Role Profile 

Overview

Main Purpose 

To provide advice and assistance to managers and staff in relation to a broad range of HR matters with a main focus on recruitment, staff development and well-being.

Department: Operations 

Location: Head Office 

Reporting To: Chief of Staff 

Main Duties 

• Delivering high quality HR advice to managers and staff on all aspects of the employee lifecycle ensuring compliance with policies, employment law and regulations 

• Providing HR support on all aspects of operational HR responsibilities including recruitment across Head Office and the wider group 

• Assisting with the management of all core ER issues (e.g. sickness, performance management, grievance and disciplinary procedures) 

• Assisting the Chief of Staff by providing appropriate support on complex ER issues 

• Championing the development of people management skills within the group 

• Contributing to the continuous improvement of HR systems and practices 

• Managing the dedicated HR email accounts 

Key Result Areas 

• HR queries responded to promptly and accurately to agreed standards 

• HR systems and practices actively developed for increased efficiencies 

• Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Personal Development Plans for all staff 

Soft Skills

• Excellent organisational/prioritisation skills 

• Multi-tasking 

• Meeting deadlines 

• Identifying staff development needs 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Technical Skills

• Ability to write and present information clearly 

• Generalist HR experience 

Experience & Education 

• Minimum level 5 CIPD Certificate/Diploma qualified (or studying) or equivalent 

• Proven experience facilitating, advising, guiding and supporting line managers on a range of employee relations issues 

• Demonstrable understanding of HR legislation and compliance issues 

• In depth knowledge of best practice HR operations & processes 

To apply, please visit our website and email your CV and Application Form.

The Programme

One Million Mentors, is a project within the charity UpRising Leadership, its mission is to transform the process of mentoring for all in the UK. Our ambition is to train, recruit and connect a million mentors to a million young people in order to increase youth employability, support social action and help break down social barriers.

The impetus for 1MM comes from the recognition that there is significant opportunity to widen the scope of mentoring, increase the provision of mentoring to areas across the UK and generally strengthen the mentoring network by connecting existing organisations through the shared online platform.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to strengthen our research, evaluation and monitoring work, being clear about who our key stakeholders are, the recipients and their demographics, the impact of mentoring on the mentor and mentee as well as the challenges and opportunities our offer presents.

The post-holder will promote 1MM, raising our profile and communicating the impact of our work and learning to different audiences through a variety of tools and channels. You will also work with the CEO to identify and apply for fundraising opportunities, as well as to maintain relationships with current funders, providing them with up to date information of our impact via evaluation reports.

Other responsibilities include producing blogs, tweets, social media; maintaining and developing internal communications and to our external audience and liaising with our tech team to ensure the continual development of the One Million Mentors platform.

We are looking for an experienced individual who is able to work well managing the multiple responsibilities outlined in the complete job description.  Applicants will need excellent communication skills as well as the ability to work in a fast moving environment with multiple deadlines. Please note this is a full time role offered on an initial 3-month contract.

For full information about the role (including complete job description; frequency of work and rate of pay) and what we’d like from you in your application please download our job pack attached.

Important Application Details

Application deadline: 12 pm noon on Friday 6th December 2019. Please note, that we may be contacting suitable applicants before the deadline, so you are encouraged to apply early.

Interview date: Tuesday 10th December 2019 in Manchester.

To Apply 

Please submit a CV and cover letter.  Applications should include your notice period and two referees which we will only contact with your permission.

• CV should be tailored to demonstrate how you meet the competencies
• Cover Letter should highlight how you demonstrate three of the competencies in more detail, with the opportunity to demonstrate how you are working towards any competencies you feel you are lacking in. You may include voluntary, unpaid and paid work.  The Cover Letter should also detail why you are interested in the role, why you want to work for One Million Mentors (UpRising), and how your values match those of our own. The Cover letter should be no more than 2 pages of A4. 

We regret that we will only be able to offer feedback to shortlisted applicants.