About us:

At Christian Aid, we have a vision of a better world, free from poverty, and we are investing in expertise to tackle inequality as part of our long-term strategy that will enable us to have an even greater impact on poverty.

About the role

The main purpose of this role is to support the Finance Manager ensuring that financial standards are met for the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Programme (LAC RP), including reporting to donors and local government, office audits, partner financial monitoring, annual planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, etc.

This role reports to the Finance Manager on the region and to the highest authority of the country where it is based. It works closely with various staff in the LAC RP, support teams based in other countries to ensure all financial deadlines are met. The role sits within the International Department, in the LAC RP.

Please note CVs will not be accepted and that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary (Full Time): USD 37,085 (annual)

Type of Contract: Open Contract

Contracted hours: 35 (weekly)

Location: Managua, Nicaragua

Closing Date: 5th of December 2020

Interview Date: 10th of December 2020

About you

The ideal person for this role will need knowledge in the finance field and internal audit. Considerable experience in finance-related environment, exposure to computerised systems, word processing and desirable advanced use of Excel is required. Experience in financial statements analysis, reconciliation of financial information, multicurrency management.

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Christian Aid is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment for every person connected to the work we do; and to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour including sexual harassment and exploitation, abuse, and financial misconduct. Any candidate offered a job with Christian Aid is expected to share and demonstrate our values and adhere to Christian Aid's Safeguarding policy and sign Christian Aid's Code of Conduct.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, a season ticket loan, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

-Build Partnership:

Give us an example of a time when you had to influence other people and persuade them to work in a collaborative way when there were different personal or organisational agendas

-Communicate Effectively

Tell us about a time when you had to adapt your style, approach, and delivery method to communicate effectively with a particular audience

-Steward Resources

Give us an example of a time when you found ways to achieve more effective outcomes by using existing resources in a new or different way

-Deliver Results:

Tell us about a time when you took a decision or made recommendations when the situation was difficult or ambiguous.

We are here to make life brighter with amazing care and support for Children, Young People and their families – you can be part of it too. Come and be part of something amazing. Come and be part of the Rainbow.

As a vital part of the Marketing and Fundraising Team, the post holder will build relationships with the Family Support and Care Team to proactively recruit and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing Rainbows families to help spread the word about the work we do across the East Midlands.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing and working very closely with the Family Support and Care Team to understand current issues facing our families, the person will provide continuous weekly content (written, video and photo) sourced from families for multi-channel marketing, fundraising, social media, and PR campaigns, as well as supporting fundraising events. They will also create, maintain and update family records on our database detailing how and where families have been involved in helping promote Rainbows.

Based at the Hospice a minimum of one day a week, the post holder will also be required to source, support and train families to talk about Rainbows at fundraising events. The person will be required to accompany families to fundraising events (evenings/weekends) to support the work of Rainbows.

The person will work as the key liaison between Rainbows and Rainbows families, ensuring the best interests of the family and the organisation are protected. 

You’ll have proven experience of working with individuals from diverse backgrounds including children with complex care / special needs and their families, and well as strong understanding of safeguarding processes and data protection.

An understanding of marketing campaigns and the use of social media for promotion / marketing purposes is essential, along with the ability to develop and maintain cross team relationships at all levels. You’ll be able to demonstrate experience of developing and working simultaneously on a number of campaigns, liaising and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Our Values are: Welcoming, Excellent, Co-operation, Accepting, Responsive, Energetic. If you can demonstrate these and have the necessary skills and attitude, we can offer you:

• A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme.

• Career development opportunities

• A full induction and on-going quality training

• The opportunity to become part of a great organisation.

• Flexible working hours

Closing date:  4th December 2020
 

Applications:
For more information about the role, please download the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Please submit a copy of your current CV and a covering letter, no longer than two pages of A4, outlining your experience and skills relevant to the job description and person specification, an explanation for any gaps in your CV and other information that you feel we should know in order to assess your application.

No agencies please.

£20,000 - £25,000 (Regional salary weighting may apply)
37.5 hours per week, permanent

Home Based, with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19 and
covering Central England (including: Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Staffordshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Herefordshire & Worcestershire) 

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job.

We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible, and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services, and are looking for Employment Advisors to work on a DWP Work and Health Programme - Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS).

As an WHP JETS Employment Advisor, you will be providing advice and support to guide, encourage and support participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals. This will be mainly delivered remotely via phone, video conference and other digital channels.

Reporting to a Team Leader, the role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, managing their journey to employment, offering advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need. The role will also involve re-building participant confidence and self-efficacy following a period on unemployment.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries. Additionally an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary.
• Enhanced annual leave.

Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives. We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving alert assistance dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with other researchers, NHS Trusts and Universities internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small but fast-growing charity that is a world leader in its specialist innovative field.

THE JOB

INITIAL 12 MONTH CONTRACT WITH EXPECTATION OF RENEWAL

We are a small charity that punches above its weight. We receive no statutory funding and rely on the generosity of our many volunteers and supporters who raise awareness of our work and much needed funds.

The main purpose of this role will be to build and develop local volunteer groups in your region with the aim of increasing both awareness of the charity’s life-saving work and local fundraising. Your role will be to support, develop and enthuse volunteers and fundraising groups to increase our supporter base and ensure fundraising activity is as effective as possible to achieve maximum income in your region.

We are looking for someone committed, passionate and full of ideas about how to engage with the many different communities and groups who support our work, and to reach new audiences so that our supporter network continues to grow to meet our ambitions

You will need to have:

• Experience in a similar role with a national charity where you have a proven track record of raising funds
• Experience of recruiting and managing volunteers
• Familiarity with social media  and CRM systems
• Experience of giving presentations with confident presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral  
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage a variety of tasks 

You will need to be inspiring, with a creative streak that helps you to bring ideas and motivate people, have a positive attitude and  the ability to use your initiative and work effectively and efficiently without supervision 

If you are nterested and passionate about the work of the charity, and are prepared to work longer days, evenings and weekends to achieve our goal, please get in touch.

A full job description is available on our website.  Please submit your CV with covering letter explaining why you have applied for the role

We reserve the right to close the deadline earlier due to large volume of applications received

CLOSING DATE 5 DECEMBER 2020

Warwickshire Community and Voluntary Action

is recruiting

Project Coordinator – Linking Futures Inspire

15 hours per week (with potential additional hours)

£34,106 pro rata per annum

Fixed term contract until December 2021

The post will be based in Nuneaton and will involve travel around Warwickshire. 

This post is responsible for coordinating youth employment activities funded by ‘Inspiring Futures’. Inspiring Futures is a joint funding programme between BBC Children in Need and the Youth Futures Foundation. 

We are seeking a Project Coordinator to ensure that contracted targets and outcomes are achieved and will report progress against the targets / outcomes to a range of stakeholders. Activities funded through the Inspiring Futures programme will support unemployed young people aged 18-24 in Warwickshire with a particular focus on those furthest from the workplace. The main purpose of the role is to ensure that these young people are provided with the best possible support in order for them to achieve their potential and secure positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will have experience of successfully supporting the delivery of contracts, working with young people and involving them in decision making processes. You will have previous, positive line management experience, successful delivery of projects/Project management and ability to write clear and concise reports for a range of stakeholders

To apply for this role you are required to hold a driving licence and have use of a car for work purposes.

If you think you fit the brief for this exciting role, please view the job opportunity below and apply as per the guidance.

Download an application pack from our website

No CVs please

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th December 2020 at 9am

Interviews: Monday 14th December 2020

WCAVA is a Registered Charity no. 1123402 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 06531268

Community Manager

Home Based: East Midlands

Contract Type: Permanent

Role no: 89

Working pattern: Full time - 37 hours, 5 days per week Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Salary: £30,000.00 - £35,000.00 per annum (dependent on experience) + Benefits

Giving people a voice – and making sure it’s heard – is something POhWER does every day. We’re all about promoting equality, challenging unfairness and giving disadvantaged and vulnerable people access to high quality information, advice and advocacy services. POhWER is a registered charity that provides a range of services across England.

We are looking to recruit people who share our core values and can demonstrate that they apply and live those values in their daily working practice.

We have a current vacancy for a Community Manager to join our East Midlands team responsible for overseeing and working on our Secure Services contracts across the region.

You will be leading a team who work with a wide range of vulnerable people with sometimes profound and multiple needs, so you will have experience of this type of work, along with a good working knowledge of voluntary organisations.  Our ideal candidate will have supervisory or management experience.

You will be a confident positive team player, able to work in partnership with clients, commissioners, and professionals. Our ideal candidate will have worked in advocacy, Information and advice or similar role before, ideally in a health, social care or voluntary setting and will have experience of working with vulnerable adults.

You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and team building skills and have an understanding of contracts, specifications and meeting KPI’s. You will be able to work well under pressure and have a positive, proactive approach. You will be an innovative and inspiring leader building on the excellent experienced team across the East Midlands Region.

You must be able to work to tight deadlines providing high quality reports, able to analyse statistical information and work comfortably under pressure.

You will need to have a flexible attitude and must be comfortable handling highly sensitive information, and in seeking support and supervision. Strong communication skills and time management skills will be required and you will need to be computer literate.

Because of the nature and location of the role, applicants must live within the area; have a full driver’s licence and access to their own transport.

Completed application forms will only be considered for this role.  Please apply via our website

Closing date: 10am, Tuesday 1st December 2020

Interviews: Tuesday 15th December 2020

A DBS check will be required for this post.

POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a member of the Positive about Disability scheme and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Head of Labour Market Economics

Leicester or London

Permanent - Full-time role / Flexibility or Part-time considered

Learning and Work Institute is an independent research, development and policy organisation dedicated to promoting lifelong learning, full employment and inclusion.

We're focused on the big questions. What impact will coronavirus have on the labour market and how should policy respond? How do we help more people to develop their skills in a changing job market?

This new post of Head of Labour Market Economics will help lead the development of L&W’s economic thinking. They will shape and promote our thinking on economic and labour market policy, they will help us deliver impact, and they will lead our internal team of economic researchers.

This is an important role within our wider R&D team, shaping L&W policy positions, generating project ideas and leading funding proposals, designing and developing quantitative research projects, leading the development of economic modelling and analysis capabilities, building relationships with key stakeholders, and ensuring our work makes an impact on policy and practice.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate: a strong understanding labour market economics, a track record of leading research and policy development, advanced analytical skills, strong relationships with a range of partners, and a commitment to improving policy and practice in relation to employment and skills

In return, you'll have the chance to shape, lead and deliver an exciting programme of work and to be part of a dynamic and committed team.

L&W is a Silver Investor in People award holder, committed to equal opportunities and staff development including support for formal qualifications when applicable.

L&W prides itself on being a supportive and flexible employer. We recognise the importance of work-life balance for our staff and will consider flexible working arrangements.

Please note that the successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.

To apply, please visit our website by clicking on the "Apply" button.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 7th December 2020.

We anticipate that interviews will take place via Zoom, on 15 or 16th December 2020.

Should you require any adjustments to participate in this recruitment process, please make this clear when you apply.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Governance Manager & Clerk to the Board to join the Mowbray Education Trust Central team.  Reporting to the Chair of the Board you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient running of meetings of the Board of Directors and any committees, and to monitor compliance with various legislative and regulatory requirements affecting Mowbray Education Trust Limited (MET).

The role will include clerking meetings, including the preparation of agendas, taking of minutes and distribution of information. You will also manage two clerks who provide clerking to the individual schools.

This role is permanent working 14.80 hours per week (equivalent to 2 days per week), for 52.179 weeks per year (all year round).

Board meetings are generally held at John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray, however travel to other venues may be required.

About you

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as knowledge of governance procedures and legislation to enable you to provide advice to the Board.

You will have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above and have knowledge of GDPR and Data Protection.

You will have good communication and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.  You will be able to manage your own workload and respond swiftly to tight deadlines.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a multi-academy trust currently educating around 2,500 children from the age of 2 to 16 in the town of Melton Mowbray and surrounding villages in the Borough of Melton.  The MET currently has one secondary school, five primary schools and one preschool: with potential numerical and geographical growth in the future.

Melton Mowbray is a rural market town in Leicestershire which is easily commutable from Grantham, Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham and Oakham.

The MET has a central support services team, with staff managing Estates, Finance, HR, IT and Operations, across our schools.  The central team are based at offices within John Ferneley College in Melton Mowbray.

Further information

• Salary £17.08 - £18.44 per hour - £13,190 - £14,242 per annum (FTE £32,977 - £35,606 per annum)
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• 26 days’ annual leave per year plus public holidays (pro-rated)

Application deadline - midnight on Sunday 29th November 2020

Interviews – W/C 8th December 2020

Start date - as soon as possible

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check and 6 month probation period.

About the role

We’re currently recruiting Education Support Workers to join our team at our Sense College in Loughborough working either 20 or 30 hours per week on a permanent basis. Please note with this role being based in a college you will work 38 weeks per year and therefore your salary and holidays will be pro-rata. Our college is open Monday to Fridays between 8am and 5pm so you must be available to work inbetween these hours. 

The successful applicant will work with people who have dual or single sensory impairment, learning disability and / or autism. The role involves providing a person centred approach to meet communication, information and mobility needs through the development of learning plans to reduce the isolation of people through community involvement and support in a range of activities.

As an Education Support Worker you will support people to be as involved as possible in every part of their day to day lives so that they can be full and active members of society. You will work closely with learners to achieve the long term goals identified in their Individual Learning Plans.

A full UK driving licence is preferred but is not essential for the role.

Supporting people with their personal care is a requirement of this role.

About you

It is essential that you are able to work effectively as part of a team whilst demonstrating your own initiative. Have an understanding the importance of person –centred planning and have the ability to contribute to and support the development and monitoring of person centred plans and education, health and care plans.

GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths is an essential requirement for this role.

About us

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense has a proven record of offering high quality, pioneering services.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the recruitment team.

No agencies please.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates in relation to the Personal Specification; therefore it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines and job description (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

If you are a disabled candidate and require a hard copy pack or a different format please contact the Recruitment department.

Sense is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring that all staff are motivated, skilled and rewarded by their work.  Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment are subject to a number of checks including an enhanced DBS check where appropriate.

#INDEAST

Head of Engagement (Environmental Charity)

Full time, permanent 

Leicester

£42,500 dependant on skills

Our client is looking to recruit a driven and inspirational people manager to help take their engagement work to the next level. 

The role:

The Head of Engagement will provide inspirational and effective leadership, including the setting and delivery of strategic goals, providing clear direction, and managing change for people engagement, communications and fundraising.  Reporting directly to the CEO, you will build an impactful, creative and motivated team who will take full responsibility for engagement, education, communications, income and marketing. 

About you: 

Candidates should have the following skills and experience:

• Significant experience of marketing and communications within a charity setting, including developing income generation strategies. Experience in community and education outreach work would be a huge advantage. 

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in fundraising, marketing or communications or the equivalent through experience.

• A proven track record in achieving fundraising targets including income from legacies, trusts and foundations, corporate and individual donors.

• Demonstrable strategic and operational planning, budgetary management and reporting skills.

• Experience in developing and managing teams responsible for supporter recruitment and development, philanthropy, marketing, public relations communications, and/or education outreach.

• A solid understanding of traditional and digital marketing channels, platforms, trends and metrics.

• Experience of managing relationships and influencing a diverse range of stakeholders.

• A commitment to conservation and the aims, objectives and values of the trust. 

Our client welcomes applications from people who identify as being from under-represented groups in the conservation field.

Rewards: 

In return, you benefit from excellent working conditions, 25 days holiday per annum, flexible hours, contributory pension scheme and a friendly and lively environment in which to work.

Our client is part of the national network of 46 Trusts, and with over 35 staff and just as many nature reserves it plays a key role in conserving and enhancing the wildlife of Leicestershire and Rutland. If you would like to help protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Leicestershire and Rutland, then apply today!

 

Due to expansion, Freeva is recruiting for a project support worker to join our dynamic and committed Jenkins Centre team.

Based at our Leicester office, the successful candidate will support the delivery of the adult interventions service for perpetrators of domestic abuse and the young person's project for young people using violence. The post will involve ensuring the day to day administrative procedures are completed; such as handling client and stake holder enquiries, processing referrals to the service and working with intervetions workers accross the project to keep administrative systems up to date. 

A job share and /or flexible working arrangements will be considered. 

“No words can express my gratitude for what you did for me that day. I don’t think I’d be here now without the air ambulance. I know I was in a critical situation. I don’t have words enough to thank you” [Andre, TAAS patient]

The Air Ambulance Service has one simple objective, to save lives. Contrary to general belief, the organisation is not government funded and provides two very important functions, Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) and The Children’s Air Ambulance. The Air Ambulance Service is at the forefront of innovative clinical care, and relies almost entirely on it’s hugely dedicated team of colleagues, volunteers and the general public.

Here at Charity Horizons, we are delighted to be supporting this essential charity in their search for a Safeguarding Manager. Reporting into the Head of Volunteering, and working very closely with the Director of Clinical Operations, this is a vital management role that will require influence and involvement at a senior level within the organisation.

Working closely with colleagues, this role will involve the creation and shaping a set of strategic objectives to support the ambitions of this life - saving organisation. As Safeguarding Manager, you will join a team leading on exciting growth, challenge and change as the organisation expands the National Children’s Air Ambulance Service and extends the HEMS provision. You will become the subject matter expert within safeguarding and, with the support of colleagues, will be responsible for embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring every staff member and volunteer understands the role they play in achieving this.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with some knowledge of UK Safeguarding legislation, both in theory and practice. With a demonstrable ability to influence and engage at all levels, you should be known for your strong skills within stakeholder engagement and relationship development. You should be confident in understanding and interpreting complex information and have an ability to distribute this in a suitable manner to suit a variety of audiences. We are happy to consider applications from both established Safeguarding Managers, as well as any individuals who have perhaps taken a lead on safeguarding as part of a wider role and are looking to progress within this field. An aptitude to learn and grow within the organisation is must and we are looking for people with a keen interest and commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for the fantastic work of this incredible charity.

This role provides an opportunity to join an organisation in an invaluable capacity that will, quite simply, support the ambitions of the charity enabling more lives to be saved. The role is predominantly home-based, but will require the successful applicant to travel regularly to offices in Rugby. The salary bracket is £25,000 - £35,000 and will be determined depending on experience. 

To register your interest, or find out more, please contact either Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons. The recruitment for this role is ongoing and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applicants have applied – early application is therefore advisable!

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition, and pregnancy.