As the national youth council of the UK, The British Youth Council brings young people together to find their voice and use it for social and political change.  Through our programmes such as the UK Youth Parliament, Youth Select Committee and the NHS Youth Forum, we create opportunities for young people to develop their leadership skills within a youth voice setting.

We are looking for an experienced youth development professional to join the team and help us to increase the reach and impact of our leadership development opportunities.  You will work with colleagues and young people to map our leadership journey, create a theory of change, and design tools and resources to support the consistent application of leadership development throughout our work. You will also support the development of our membership engagement and growth plan, using our enhanced leadership offer as a way to engage those not already involved in our work.

This post can be home working or based in our London HQ, although regular travel to the office will be required. As a part of the team the postholder will also support the design and delivery of a numbner of our key events, including residentials, throughout the year.

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

Christ Church London are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant to support the Senior Leader of Christ Church London. The post holder will be expected to provide comprehensive and efficient organisational and administrative support, and assist with a wide variety of tasks that fall within the remit of the Senior Leader.

Christ Church London is a multi-site church that is committed to making this city a great place to live by working for its cultural, social and spiritual renewal. The church began in late 2004 and draws people from across London with attendance of around 600–700 each Sunday. The church currently meets in six locations across the city every Sunday: Bethnal Green, Central London, Covent Garden, Stockwell, and Sutton. We also run a number of smaller groups throughout the week, which are focused on community, growth and purpose.

Additional Application Instructions

For a copy of the job advert with more information on the role including responsibilities, general duties, skills and experience desired and person specification please email Nate Sence.

Christ Church London operates as a faith community. We pray together in the office as a staff, and share prayer requests and praise reports throughout our working week. We regularly pray in meetings and seek to ensure everyone on our team thrives both professionally and personally; Our roles, therefore, have a genuine occupational requirement to protect our strong Christian ethos and values, and our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith.

Please send a CV, including pastoral and professional reference details, and a covering letter to Nate Sence by Wednesday 15 April. Successful applicants will be invited to an initial interview and then further selection testing will follow. We are hoping for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please get in touch with Nate if you require further information. Thank you for considering joining the work of Christ Church London. For further information, please see our website.

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organisation, serving humanity for over 36 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflicts and natural disasters.

Our Head office based in Birmingham, UK, is currently recruiting for the position of ‘Executive Assistant (Director of External Relations and Advocacy)’. The division’s responsibilities include brand protection and reputation management; international media relations and advocacy; IRW’s website, publications and social media platforms; internal communications; and staff training.

In close cooperation with the other divisions of the organisation and the direct line reports of the Director of External Relations and Advocacy (ERA), the Executive Assistant will help the ERA Director achieve the Division’s agreed strategic aims and objectives.

The successful candidate must have or be:

• Ideally degree educated, and particularly useful if this is in a relevant discipline (such as international development, NGO management, policy development, communications/marketing)
• Significant previous experience of providing senior executive support
• Some knowledge of the social media landscape, coupled with some experience in creating social media content
• Previous experience of analysis and research
• Good knowledge and sound understanding of the needs, sensitivities and professional discipline of public communications and external relations
• Skilled in exercising discretion and sound judgement when dealing with unexpected issues
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal office hours

Islamic Relief promotes equality and meritocracy, and seeks individuals who are sympathetic to the IR values of Sincerity, Excellence, Compassion, Social Justice and Custodianship – together with our policy standards on Anti-Bribery and Child Protection and our extensive staff Code of Conduct. If you would like to be a part of an organisation striving to make a difference in the world and are looking for a meaningful career, we will be glad to hear from you.

Please Note: Interviews are expected to take place Mid-April 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pre-employment checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

For UK based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as an Executive Assistant and Portfolio Officer. You will provide excellent support, guidance and coordination for the Executive Director of Transformation, and will also play a key role in the tracking and that our cross-organisation portfolio of transformation projects.

At Save the Children, we fight for children every single day. We inspire millions of people, from individuals to large corporates, to support our quest for change. We go the extra mile - and we don't rest until the work is done.

As Executive Assistant / Transformation Portfolio Officer you will provide a comprehensive support service to the Executive Director of Transformation, including the proactive management of the diary, prioritising and drafting of emails and other correspondence. You will also contribute across the SCUK change portfolio enabling the organisation to operate good practice portfolio management processes, and to deliver the required governance and reporting commitments. In addition, you will:

• Proactively follow up with senior leaders, project managers and others on actions activated by the Executive Director ensuring they are completed, and key information recorded
• Use judgement and knowledge to answer queries without asking the Director and delegate actions others when necessary
• Maintain the portfolio risk register, following up actions as required across all areas of SCUK, to ensure all project and portfolio risks are appropriately assessed and managed
• Undertake specific analysis or project work (including external research and information collection) to support successful delivery of the portfolio.

To be successful you will be an excellent communicator with strong organisation and administration skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work for self and others. Significant senior PA/EA experience in a corporate head office environment or INGO would be an advantage; as would familiarity with the role of Project / Programme / Portfolio Officer.

As well as a high level of computer literacy, you will also have:

• The ability to meet changing and challenging deadlines while maintaining a rigorous attention to detail
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information
• Numerate and the ability to monitor financial information.

Initially, the split between Executive Assistant and Portfolio Officer is envisaged to be approximately 40:60, but this may change.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 24th March 2020

Head of Education

The Salters’ Company

Location: London (Moorgate Station) however UK travel will be necessary on occasions

Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive salary plus generous benefits package

The Opportunity

The Worshipful Company of Salters is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Education to lead and manage its charity, the Institute for Industrial Chemistry, as well as overseeing and advising on other Company educational activities. The Head of Education, reporting to the Clerk (CEO), has responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Institute and advising on other Education programmes and initiatives.

Institute Overview

The Institute is governed by the Institute Board to which the Head of Education acts as Secretary. The Salters’ Institute in conjunction with the University of York is one of the UK leaders in the field of science curriculum development, with an influence that stretches across the world. Its aims are clear – to promote the appreciation of chemistry and the related sciences amongst the young and to encourage chemistry-based careers. The Salters’ Institute delivers numerous initiatives including Festivals of Chemistry, Awards Programme, Alumni Network and Curriculum Development.

The role

The role of Head of Education is to lead and manage the Salters’ Institute for Industrial Chemistry, formulating, reviewing and developing strategic and operating matters of the Institute, through the Institute’s staff. The role implements the decisions of the Institute Board and Court (Company Board).

Reporting to the Clerk (CEO), the role involves:

• Responsibility for the leadership of the Institute staff (currently four), their formal appraisals and personal development.
• Working with the Institute Board and Clerk to develop the strategic direction of the Institute and acting as the Secretary of the Institute Board.
• Working with Institute Board members in the development of key Institute activity, notably Curriculum Development, the Alumni and Technician networks and Chemistry Festivals.
• Working with the Company’s Assistant Clerk to develop the annual budget and promote and sustain a financially viable Institute.
• Working with the Company’s Charities Officer to identify suitable scholarships and bursaries in line with the Company’s objective to promote and support science education.
• Working with the Company’s Public Programmes Manager to develop outreach programmes and events.
• Working with the University of York and other partners to deliver the Institute’s objectives.
• Developing the Institute’s strategic partnerships, especially with industry, in order to support the Institute’s objectives and attract sustainable income.
• Being the Institute’s ambassador, identifying opportunities to promote its work, especially focusing on its impact on young people.
• Leading the development of an alumni network to support the objectives of the Institute.

The Candidate

Key to success will be a commitment to the aims, ethos and traditions of the Company and Institute, coupled with the ability to take a ‘hands-on’ approach to day-to-day management, balanced by diplomacy and common sense. The ideal candidate will have proven management experience gained in a public or private sector organisation. The successful candidate will manifest:

• Stature, credibility, integrity and emotional intelligence with an approachable manner.
• Strategic thinking and performance as a team player who is able to take day-to-day decisions while accepting direction from the Clerk and Board.
• Proven knowledge of the education sector (primary, secondary and tertiary).
• Experience with partnership management across different sectors such as education and industry.
• First class communicating (written and oral) and social skills, with a strong intellect and sound judgement; the ability to listen and foster consensus.
• The ability to manage sensitively, and to delegate to a small team of permanent staff as well as to manage external partners and members of the Company who offer voluntary assistance.
• The ability to monitor budgets approved by the Board in conjunction with the Company’s Assistant Clerk (Head of Finance)
• Good networking and diplomatic skills, with a willingness sometimes to work outside of normal business hours and to attend a variety of Company and Institute functions, some of which may occur during evenings and weekends.

The Benefits

• Salary of c.£50,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
• Pension – matched with employer contribution (10%)
• Private Medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Life insurance cover
• Interest free season ticket loan

Closing Date:   Midnight on Monday 6 April 2020

Interviews: 23 – 24 April 2020

Do you share our passion for supporting people with neuro-disabilities? Do you have a clinical background as a therapist, social worker or nurse? Would you welcome the opportunity to serve as our new CEO?

If you do, Integrated Neurological Services (INS) would like to hear from you.

Integrated Neurological Services (INS) is a unique charity. Founded in 1993, we offer long-term, holistic support to people with neuro disabilities, in particular Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Stroke.

We work closely with the NHS and local authorities to bridge the gap in their support services to people with neuro disabilities and we maintain support for people once active NHS input has ended. INS have contracts in Hounslow and Richmond providing health and wellbeing preventative services as well as supporting carers.

INS have developed a reputation for achievement and innovative approaches to integrated care in the community. We are passionate about providing support to ensure all clients receive ongoing, long-term professional support tailored to their needs. Our multidisciplinary team use an integrated model of care to encourage self-help and, through rehabilitation, education and support, enable people to manage their condition, to live as fully and independently as possible within their communities and achieve the best possible quality of life for them and their carers. 

We have also recently reached an important milestone, our 25'" anniversary, which provided us with the opportunity to reflect on what has been achieved and what we hope to achieve moving forward.

Following the recent decision by our previous CEO to leave INS to take up a new position closer to where he lives, the Board took the decision to appoint an Interim to provide oversight whilst we appoint to the substantive post.

Our new CEO will preferably be a therapist, social worker or nurse who can provide INS with the visionary leadership and networking skills to champion our ethos and continue taking us forward. Their priorities will be to champion and lead our clinical work, continue our local partnership working and look to increase funding by exploring opportunities in surrounding areas.

They will be expected to be ambitious and entrepreneurial, bring energy and a vision. They will have the ability to communicate the work, success and ambition of INS and be able to lead and motivate people effectively.

Closing date: Monday 30 March

Final Panel Interviews: Monday 6 April

If you are interested in submitting an application and would welcome a confidential and discrete conversation, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson at Harris Hill.

Are you a senior Finance professional who has successfully contributed to strategy and influenced organisational decisions whilst ensuring an excellent delivery of financial management through enabling others? Have you got a track record of achieving financial objectives and developing financial systems including external statutory reporting and audit in a complex setting? If this is you, please read on.

We have an exceptional and rewarding opportunity for you to use your gifts and experience to influence one of the largest dioceses in England serving 2.4 million people (growing rapidly) with a proactive strategic agenda that has emerged from the needs and opportunities of our communities. The role includes everything that one would expect to go with overseeing the finances of charities with a turnover of about £27 million p.a., investments of about £130m and over 100 staff.  You will join a well-established senior management group with shared Christian ethos, vision and strategic aims who are committed to see growth and make a difference.  

The principal accountabilities of the role are to:

• advise the Diocesan Synod and its Boards and Councils on financial strategy and planning
• lead the development and delivery of diocesan financial policy and practice
• oversee the provision and development of IT and data analysis
• head up a department of 9 staff members

The successful candidate will be a qualified Accountant, with considerable experience in financial planning and delivery, preferably in a variety of organisations. Naturally you'll be self-motivated and think analytically when maintaining robust financial controls. As a collaborative Christian leader with excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, resilience and humour, you will make a difference to the communities we serve and contribute to the growth of the Church.

We offer a range of benefits including an on-site café, free parking, generous remuneration package and an opportunity to work with skilled colleagues in an attractive modern office environment.

The post is subject to the requirement that the holder be a practising Christian, under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010 as this post has a senior representational role on behalf of the Church in the Diocese of Oxford.

Hours:FTE 37 hours per week
Location:       Church House Oxford, Langford Locks, Kidlington, OX5 1GF

For further details on the role, including a Candidate’s Brief and how to apply please visit our website.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00 Monday 23 March 2020

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 1 April 2020

We are committed to equal opportunities for all

contemplative | compassionate | courageous

• Watford, Hertfordshire (with flexibility to work from home for part of the week)
• £22,000 per year
• Fixed term contract (12 months)
• Interviews on 14 April via videoconference

About us

1 in 6 of us are affected by a neurological condition in England; from epilepsy to encephalitis and migraine to motor neurone disease, these conditions are diverse, complex and largely unpreventable.

We are the only collective voice for around 80 national and regional organisations working together to make life better for people with a neurological condition. You will be joining and helping to grow a small but dynamic, ambitious and successful charity, which, in collaboration with our member organisations, has raised the profile of neurological conditions like never before.

At a time of change and enormous pressure for the health and social care sector, it is vital that we keep this momentum going to make sure neurology is a national policy priority and that this is translated into vital neurological service improvements. The role of the Alliance has never been more important and as Comms and External Affairs Assistant, you will help us to deliver our exciting strategy.

We are a committed team with four staff members, based in Watford, Hertfordshire, right next to Watford Junction station, with regular trains from/to central London.

About the role

In this role, you will assist our team in communicating our work with our member organisations, people with neurological conditions, and wider stakeholders. You will do this by developing and delivering inspiring, engaging content across our website, social media and email channels.  You will support our wider external affairs work in various ways, including keeping abreast of policy developments, undertaking desk-based research, and assisting team members in producing various documents. You will also provide key administrative functions, thereby playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the Alliance.

You will report to the Policy and External Affairs Manager, and hold relationships with staff and Trustees at the Neurological Alliance, suppliers and agencies working on behalf of The Neurological Alliance, Alliance member organisations, people affected by neurological conditions, clinicians, relevant professional organisations, umbrella organisations, industry partners, service providers and regulatory bodies.

Further information about the role is contained within the Job Description and Person Specification.

About you

To meet the challenge, you will need to be an adaptable self-starter with demonstrable interest in developing a career in the charity/health sector. You may be a recent graduate or be further on in your career and looking to change direction. You will have proven administrative abilities, as well as experience both in using social media in a professional capacity, and in writing for different audiences. You will be motivated, conscientious, trust-worthy, and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

The Alliance aims to attract and retain the best staff. To this end we offer the opportunity for flexible working. This can include some home working. Regular 1:1s as well as team meetings form an important part of our management approach and are used as a support and enabling mechanism to help you achieve your work objectives. We invest in our staff and provide opportunities for training and development.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and actively encourage applications from people to whom any of the protected characteristics laid out in the Equality Act would apply.

To apply

Please submit a cover letter detailing how you fit the person specification, along with your CV and an equal opportunities monitoring form via our website.

If you have any questions about the role or the work of the Alliance, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Katharine McIntosh, Policy and External Affairs Manager.

Kitchen Assistant/Cook

Location: National Memorial Arboretum

Contract: Permanent

Average 30 hr per week, 5 days out of 7

Salary:  FTE £17,143 per annum pro rata

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About The National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum is the UK’s centre for year-round Remembrance - a vibrant, living landscape of reflection and inspiration. Located in Staffordshire, the 150-acre Arboretum is a special place honouring those who have served, and continue to serve, our nation in many different ways. The site includes the iconic Armed Forces Memorial, a lasting tribute to those in the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in the service of their country. Recent multi-million pound investments have doubled the size of the extensive visitor and learning facilities and created a brand new events facility for public and private use with a banqueting capacity of over 300. The Arboretum now welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year, hosts over 200 events and engages with around 16,000 student visitors.   The centre is part of The Royal British Legion

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

· A desire to deliver a great customer experience

· Enjoy and thrive working in teams and with others

· Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum

· Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

· An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like you hear from you ….

The Role

The Arboretum is looking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant/Cook, to work alongside the established team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, key responsibilities include:

· To deliver high standards of customer service, food quality, cleanliness and presentation standards as laid out in the Foodservice Strategy.

· Support all areas of activity within the food service department to supply: visitor day catering, which includes a 380 cover Restaurant, a Coffee Shop and Satellite outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum.

· To be part of the hospitality team for table waited functions in Aspects Events Centre. Which holds daytime and evening events catering up to and including formal banqueting for up to 500 attendees

The successful candidate must have proven foodservice experience, good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.  Attendance outside normal working hours will occasionally be required and the ability to work under pressure will be essential.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’

Please specify preference of working hours in your application

Closing date for this role is Wednesday 25th March 2020

Campaigns Director

Politics and power is changing. And so are we.

We’re looking for an experienced campaigning leader with a track record of winning and innovating. Working with elected student leaders, you’ll lead the reinvention of NUS’ campaigning practice in Northern Ireland.

You’ll have the skill and drive to build a modern mass-engagement movement of students supported by a far reaching digital strategy and a ground force of organized student activists. You’ll also shape the political agenda itself, identifying key issues and generating transformational solutions that sit at the heart of our campaigning. You’ll be someone able to influence at a personal level as well as at societal level.

What’s the job?

This is a role overseeing NUS’ campaigning, press, communications and influencing in Northern Ireland. NUS works across a wide range of issues and our priorities are set by students via our democracy. You’ll be working on further and higher education matters for sure as well as student welfare issues like housing, healthcare, and mental wellbeing. You'll be working closely with representatives in Stormont, the Northern Irish Executive, public sector bodies and civil servants.

You’ll also be working on social policy issues including climate change and liberation for women, black students, LGBT+ students, trans students and disabled students.

Why Apply?

In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and excellent holidays and benefits.

Location: This role is available primarily at our office in Belfast. We’ll also consider applicants wishing to work as home workers.

Salary: £18,817.50 to £21,179.20 (FTE £47,043 to £52,948)

Job Type: Part Time, Permanent, 14 hours a week.

We’re committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability. You can be yourself here whoever you are, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within NUS currently.

Who are we?

NUS is a confederation of 600 students’ unions representing over 7m students and apprentices across Scotland, England, Northern Ireland and Wales. In Wales, there are 20 students’ unions representing more than 300,000 students, learners and apprentices. We’re 98 years old and are looking forward to celebrating our centenary having successfully established ourselves at the cutting edge of social change. The student movement is fast-paced and sometimes challenging, but we’re also a big family who support each other.

We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception. And we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Closing date for applications is 13th April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Campaign Director, Campaigns Director, Policy Director, Communications Director, Brand and Influence Manager, Director of Communications, Press Secretary, Political Aide, Political Assistant, Third Sector, Trade Union, Head of Policy, etc.

25-30 hours per week (flexible depending on experience and availability)

Salary: Equivalent NJC 25-29 £27,698-£30,819 pro rata. Amaze hourly rate £15.22-£16.93 (based on 35 hours week)

Fixed-term for 2 years, with likelihood of extension subject to funding

Amaze is a Sussex-based charity that supports families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

We are looking for an exceptional person to join our small but very committed team.

You will need to be an excellent communicator and resilient - ready to lead us through a period of transition from one data system to another (which is currently being identified), and drive forward effective data management within the organisation.

You will be experienced in managing and developing a database / customer relationship management (CRM) system to support high quality services. You will be able to work effectively with different stakeholders and be able to extract and present a wide range of data in various report formats, to meet their needs.

You will work out of Amaze’s central Brighton office but you with occasional travel to West and East Sussex.

The deadline for applications is 9am Thursday 9th April.  Interviews will take place on Monday 20 April.