Development Worker Jobs

About Age UK Lambeth

We support older people in Lambeth to live enriched, productive and purposeful lives: challenging the stigma of ageing, reducing social isolation and ensuring they get the right support at the right time. We are kind, person-centred and outcome-focused - finding solutions that work by listening, being flexible and including older people in delivering services. 

What you’ll be doing? 

The Women’s Gambling Link Worker will deliver an awareness-raising and personalised, holistic support programme for women in Lambeth experiencing gambling and gambling addiction-related harm, or those impacted by the gambling of a close family member. You will:

• Deliver an outreach programme by regularly attending community events, visiting local groups/ spaces and organisations frequented by women in Lambeth.

• Develop partnerships and deliver outreach support to primary and secondary care partners and services across Lambeth.

• Speak with women's groups in Lambeth, either 1-2-1 or presenting to groups, to discuss the type of support available and promote the work and support of the Primary Care Gambling Service and Age UK Lambeth services. 

• Provide holistic support to patients referred to the Primary Care Gambling Service, helping to address housing, debt, bereavement, loneliness, mental health and other related social issues, that are both a symptom and/or a cause of their gambling.

• Meet clients on a one-to-one basis, making home visits where appropriate and allowing clients the time and space to discuss ‘what matters to me’.

What you need to bring

• Able to write compelling communications to advocate for your clients. 

• Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders 

• Able to analyse data and create engaging reports 

What you’ll benefit from

• Generous pension provision - 7% employer contribution

• 26 days holiday a year rising to 31 days after 5 years

• A great staff culture with kindness at its heart

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a dynamic, leading relationships charity based in Greater Manchester.

We are looking for a Domestic Abuse Support Worker to join an exciting partnership project in Stockport.

You will support victims of domestic abuse within the Stockport Borough offering a person centred and trauma informed package of support and advocacy. 

The role 

In this role you will complete risk and needs assessments with victims of domestic abuse who live in the borough of Stockport. You will liaise with referring agencies, actively contribute to risk management procedures and team working. You will carry out a large and varied range of practical support which may include safety planning, advocacy, risk assessment and risk management. We also offer emotional support to those people we work with, encouraging and supporting them to rebuild lost confidence and self-esteem. We are a consent driven service and therefore the needs of the person we are supporting is at the core of all the work that you will do. 

As part of the Stockport Domestic Abuse Support team, you will also be supporting the partners of those who are undertaking behaviour change work on the Striving to Change Programme. 

You will attend regular risk management meetings to ensure that both parties are fully supported and that the risk is appropriately managed. 

About you 

You will understand the impact that domestic abuse has on individuals, families, and wider society. You will be motivated to support people who have been impacted by domestic abuse and using person centred and trauma informed practice you will work to improve the experiences of all those impacted by domestic abuse. 

We are a small team and so you will be a team player and be flexible in your approach to meeting the goals of the team. 

We want you to feel empowered to bring your authentic self to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave. 

About us 

Our relationship with our employees is crucially important to us. 

We want to make working at TLC an enjoyable and rewarding experience. 
It takes a dedicated, passionate, and flexible team to deliver the range of services we provide. We’re lucky to have over 150 people on our teams and 12 Trustees who believe in what we do. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our team. 

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support. 

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us.  

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

This is a hybrid role, working from Trafford House, Chester Road, Streford M32 0RS, from home and from venues within Stockport.

We are keen to receive applications from applicants of all gender identities, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds as we are keen to ensure that our workforce is representative of the communities we serve.

Learning and Development Coordinator

Provide technical support and quality assurance to RedR UK Programmes Team, ensuring high-quality, relevant, appropriate, and high impact services to RedR UK beneficiaries and donors. 

Fixed-Term One-Year Contract 

Responsible to: Associate Director of Programmes 

Location: London, UK or Amman, Jordan 

Salary: 3.1(GBP 33165) in London; 3.1(JOD 20,300) in Jordan 

This position works closely with the members of the Learning and Development Team, as well as working in a support role with members of the Programmes Team to deliver quality learning and development programming. The Learning and Development Coordinator also works in partnership with external partners, including members of RedR’s Associate Trainer network, as well as other RedR organisations, partners and clients. 

REDR UK AND THE WORK WE DO  

RedR UK is an international NGO and learning provider that develops capacity and supports aid workers, organisations, and communities to prepare for and respond effectively to crises within humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding contexts. Our work builds resilience, primarily in low and lower middle-income countries worldwide. We have 40 years’ experience responding to disasters.    

We are an HPass Certified Learning Provider, meaning we meet the Humanitarian Learning Standards. RedR UK is committed to the Humanitarian Charter, the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief and the Core Humanitarian Standard.

RedR UK has offices in London and Amman and maintains a large pool of highly qualified trainers and experts who go through a rigorous certification and selection process. Our work is overseen and supported by a Board of Trustees with wide experience, in the humanitarian sector and other fields. RedR is a Membership organisation with a global network of 1,800 Members, all of whom are experienced humanitarian professionals. 

We are also part of RedR International, an international federation of organisations that share a common vision and mission. The federation’s vision is a world in which sufficient competent and committed personnel are available and responding to humanitarian needs. Members include RedR UK, RedR Australia, RedR India, RedR Malaysia and RedR Indonesia.

RedR UK is committed to a strong, positive culture, with benefits for staff and those with whom we work. Our culture is also important to us in terms of our ethic of humanitarian impartiality and neutrality and our compliance with the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS) and other professional codes of conduct.

Our values are vitally important to us as individuals, teams and to RedR UK as a whole. We are committed to a continuous process of strengthening our culture, maintaining the high standards required to work together effectively, and delivering first class advice and service to those with whom we work.

ABOUT THIS ROLE 

The Learning and Development Coordinator is an essential role within the Learning and Development Team and the Programmes Team more generally. The staff will closely work and coordinate with other members of the L&D Team as well as Programme Managers, Coordinators and Officers, Associate Trainers and Consultants, etc. The L&D Coordinator designs and adapts RedR UK training materials as well as providing technical L&D support and quality assurance to the broader Programmes Team. In particular, this role will focus on building and strengthening RedR UK’s self-paced eLearning offerings. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities 

Ensure that the quality of our L&D services and material is maintained, improved and expanded: 

• Contribute to guiding, standardising and quality assuring the conversion of learning/training material, content and courses or course modules to e-learning 
• Contribute to updating, maintaining and expanding RedR UK L&D and training material and resources, store & categorise them, and make them accessible
• Contribute to the update and maintenance of RedR UK’s e-learning and open-source learning platforms
• Provide quality assurance of project outputs or deliverables and assist in drafting high quality reports
• Contribute to the development or updating of RedR UK’s L&D and eLearning strategies 

Support the delivery of RedR UK's demand-led services to a consistently high standard: 

• Provide an end-to-end service - designing, supporting, quality assuring and evaluating the delivery of learning interventions, including developing new training and capacity development services (F2F, online facilitated and eLearning), particularly in connection with RedR UK’s self-paced eLearning offerings 
• Coordinate with the L&D team on planning and scheduling of L&D activities and liaise with colleagues across RedR UK to ensure uniform high quality of services 
• Where appropriate, design and/or deliver learning/training services directly to the participants 
• Where appropriate and agreed by line manager, lead the execution of selected projects, especially L&D projects 
• Assist in ensuring that necessary monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) data is gathered and analysed on all activities 

Support Network of Associate Trainers (ATs) and L&D Consultants to effectively deliver RedR UK's services: 

• Support the capacity building of ATs in L&D and technical Quality Assurance related matters, including introduction to RedR UK training methodologies, innovative training techniques, new training tools, etc. 
• Contribute to the recruitment, assessment and onboarding of prospective new Associate Trainers (ATs) into the trainer pool and/or on specific projects as required 
• Coordinate the work, performance, and planning of Associate Trainers when working under the L&D Unit. Quality-assure their work when working under Programmes Hubs 

Ensure that RedR UK services meet the needs of the sector and work to expand our reach: 

• Keep up to date with developments in learning with a focus on eLearning technologies and platforms, as well as other training methodologies and issues in the humanitarian sector and advise RedR UK programme teams accordingly 
• Contribute to identifying and exploring possibilities for expanding the range of services offered by the organisation and source funding for their implementation 
• Support business development efforts and proposal preparation by ensuring that the L&D component of the methodology is appropriate, services offered are in line with requirements, likely to achieve high impact and adding overall value to the programme 
• Represent RedR UK at selected external events and forums, as appropriate 
• Be the Key Account Manager (KAM) for selected Key Accounts (clients and partners) in line with RedR UK’s KAM System 

Additional responsibilities: 

• All employees are required to adhere to RedR UK's values of collaboration, excellence, lifelong learning, integrity and accountability 
• Manage special or project budgets as required and agreed with the Line Manager 
• Undertake other tasks as reasonably requested by the Line Manager 

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS 

Essential 

• Experience in design of self-paced and blended eLearning programmes, including experience with Articulate Rise, Articulate Storyline, Vyond and other animation/design platforms including a strong understanding of accessibility requirements 
• Experience managing Learning Management Systems, especially Moodle 
• Experience and understanding of learning and development approaches, adult learning (andragogy) and participatory learning methodologies, including designing and conducting LNAs, designing, delivering and evaluating face-to-face and online facilitated events and revising/adapting training material
• Experience assessing learning, familiarity with the Kirkpatrick Model, and experience tracking, evaluating and reporting on learning data 
• Excellent people skills and experience in the coordination of consultants, including effective cross-cultural communication and strong inter-personal skills 
• Ability to influence, build and maintain networks and relationships, both externally and internally to achieve good results, representing RedR UK at a senior level to a high standard 
• Good workload management skills and ability to use initiative to solve problems 
• Willingness to undertake travel internationally to often insecure and difficult environments for periods of up to two weeks 
• Excellent oral and written English language skills 

Desirable 

• Certificate in learning technologies, ICT, instructional design, or similar 
• Qualification in Humanitarian Action, Disaster Management, Development Studies or similar 
• Fluency in French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish 
• Ability to deliver trainings in a language other than English 
• Experience developing or administering an LMS 
• Experience of working with academic institutions on the assessment of learning 
• Experience in graphic design, video editing, audio editing 

Make it happen: apply now 

To apply for this role, based in either our London or Amman offices, please send your completed CV and one-page cover letter.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.

As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.

Hours: 28 hours per week (Including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)

We invite applications from people who are:

• Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision.
• Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation.
• Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities.
• Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation.
• Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

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

Closing date: 9am on Monday 20 May 2024.

Interview date: Tuesday 4 June 2024.

Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.

Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.

RCLC is a passionate charity which provides education and support for migrant, refugee and asylum- seeking women from minority ethnic communities who may be unable to access more mainstream services because of the educational, social or cultural barriers they face.

We are currently looking for an experienced, empathetic, and motivated woman with an understanding of minority ethnic community issues to work in Reading. We are looking for applicants to work on a 1-year contract (14 hrs per week) who can fluently speak in a second language preferably in one of the following the following: Arabic, Chinese, Bengali, Nepali, Hindi/ Urdu or Pashto or Tigrinya

The Outreach/Development Worker is accountable to the Centre Manager for:

1.  Outreach to identify service users/ learners and their needs.

2.  Working alongside service users/learners to motivate them to take action to improve their mental/physical health and access appropriate resources and services to meet their needs to improve their quality of life.

3.  Liaising and developing appropriate partnerships with community groups and other relevant organisations for referrals and signposting.

This role will require excellent communication skills, experience of giving advice and guidance, signposting vulnerable adults to access services and experience of working with diverse communities

Please note you may be able to work from home on occasion but outside of term times .

Are you passionate about welcoming refugees to the UK? Would you like to support refugees to get out of the city to enjoy the Cotswolds and meet local people?

Sanctuary Breaks is a new charity based in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, set up to welcome refugees and people seeking asylum to rural areas in the county, and enable social and cultural exchange between refugees and the resident population, especially with a view to supporting mental health. Your job would be to develop this charity, and increase refugee and asylum seeker opportunities for leisure, engagement and inclusion in the life of the area.

Sanctuary Breaks promotes equality, diversity and inclusion and requires employees to carry out their work in accordance with its policies on equality of opportunity in relation to staff, volunteers, promotion of the charity's policies and access to the charity's services. We particularly welcome applications from those with lived refugee experience and those with protected characteristics under the Equalities Act 2010.

Job:  £25k pro rata,  18 hours per week (initially fixed-term 12 month contract)

Hours: 18 per week, including occasional evening or weekend work

Location: flexible, at least one day per week in Amberley, Glos

Closing date:   9am Monday 13th May

Interview date:  Friday 17th May or Monday 20th May

 Under 5’s Development Worker

 This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team based in Wakefield. 

This is a new post which has been developed following a research project commissioned by Prosper Wakefield District (was Wakefield and District Health and Community Support) in 2022 and carried out by Rocket Science, a national research organisation. The purpose was to identify where additional investment from Prosper could make the most impact in priority areas arising from their findings.

One key finding related to children, young people and families; this was followed up by a workshop where it was developed to focus on under 5’s in a specific area of the district. This role is funded for 2 years with a possible additional year, to take this forward and demonstrate what can be achieved.

Young Lives Consortium is a membership organisation supporting VCSE organisations and groups who work with children, young people and families across the Wakefield District. By working together, we achieve more, progress faster and deliver better services.  Our current services include consultancy, training, support, project management, information, guidance and best practice support, our vision is to ensure those working with Children, Young People and Families achieve their goals.

We are looking for a talented, hands-on professional, who is versatile, well organised, creative, positive and motivated. You should have proven experience in this field of work.  Ideally you will have experience of the third sector and good governance, you will be values driven and committed to supporting organisations working with children and young people.

In return we offer, a new job for you to grow and develop, opportunity for training and development within the role, a competitive salary, an amazing environment to work in, within a fun, committed and hard-working team. 

Job Description: Under 5’s Development worker

 Salary: £26,000 pa pro rata + 6% employer pension contribution

Hours : 22.5 hours a week

Place of work: Based at Lightwaves, Wakefield and Knottingley

Holidays: 25 days + 8 days statutory pro rata

 Employing Body: Young Lives Consortium

Line Managed by: Chief Executive Officer

Length of contract: 2 years, with the potential to extend to a 3rd year.

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

To establish an under 5’s network of VCSE organisations promoting capacity building, developing workforce pathways, using a child and family centred approach to respond to community need.

To work alongside an established VCSE Play organisation to support the development of a specific offer to children and families of under 5s within the Warwick neighbourhood, located in Knottingley in Wakefield District

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. Community Development of Activities for Children under 5.

Using the principles of the ‘First 1000’ days research to inform the project development:

· Prepare to measure and collect data, undertake research, gather key measures on which to measure improvement, evaluate and demonstrate success, identify appropriate methods and design evaluation process, identify target group and potential organisations to become involved.

· Identify and involve key stakeholders such as parents/carers, local under 5's provision, VCSE organisations, schools, health centres, and community leaders. Hold initial meetings to introduce the initiative and gather input.

· Conduct alongside VCSE organisations a comprehensive needs assessment and engagement activities to understand parents/carers' needs, challenges, and preferences for children under 5 in the community.

· Establish a steering group with representatives from all stakeholders to guide the project and develop an action plan.

2. Support for developing the Under 5’s offer

· To research and identify, appropriate existing local training, to support the project goals. 

· Develop an offer of training and workshops to the wider staff and volunteer workforce on approaches to early childhood development for VCSE staff, parents, carers, partners and community members resulting in strengthened community leadership with a strong emphasis on Safeguarding.

· Identify, document and log best practice resources already in use within the sector and identify any perceived gaps or need for activities to support need.

· Work alongside VCSE organisations and early childhood experts to identify and begin to develop developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers based on the needs and assets assessment that can be delivered in a community setting.

· Identify accessible and child friendly locations for activities and resources.

· In developing groups recognise that individuals may have a range of health inequalities that may require a trauma informed approach to the work.

· Collaborate with the local authority and health services including the Integrated Care Board for supportive policies and resources.

3. Celebrate and promote the Under 5’s offer developed through this programme

· Organise community events to introduce the activities to promote the offer and champion this with the wider community.

· Provide tasters for example on sensory play, baby yoga, music and movement, and parenting workshops, focusing on child parent interaction.

· Introduce campaigns to support the programme’s aim and share information about early childhood.

· Organise an event to celebrate programme accomplishments and positive impacts.

· Appreciate parent/carer leaders, volunteers, VCSE groups, and stakeholders.

4. Inclusive Approach

• Identify and engage marginalised groups for inclusivity. Collaborate with local organisations to enhance outreach ensuring that people experiencing health inequalities can participate.
• Adapt activities to be culturally sensitive, respecting diverse backgrounds and traditions.
• Actively promote equal opportunities, celebrate diversity and challenge discriminatory practice

 5. Monitoring and recording activity, impact and evaluation

· Gather feedback from parents/carers, children, and community members about activity effectiveness. Review workforce development opportunities.

· Develop a comprehensive evaluation framework in collaboration with colleagues to demonstrate impact.

· Evaluate the impact of the capacity building programme, provide recommendations for improvement.

· Assess activity impact, identify gaps, and address barriers with the steering group.

 6. Collaboration for Sustainability

· Collaborate with businesses, educational institutions, statutory partners and healthcare providers to promote the activities and gain additional resources.

· Explore further sustainable funding models for ongoing activities.

· Facilitate mentorship opportunities for VCSE groups to respond to early years needs and the trauma-informed approach as required.

· Replicate activities in new community locations.

12. Other requirements

· To ensure that all work delivered meets the requirements of Wakefield District Safeguarding Partnership and within the context of Wakefield Families Together

· To work with YLC colleagues, where agendas are aligned to avoid duplication for example, promote activities through the Young Lives Newsletter, promote activities and opportunities via www.WF-I-Can, develop joint volunteering opportunities and contribute to events, networks and mapping of services.

· To promote engagement in the emerging advisory groups for VCSE and children and young people.

· May be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and travel across and outside the district.

· Act in a manner that contributes to a positive and credible public profile for Young Lives Consortium.

· Participate in your own reviews and appraisal.

· Take part in training and personal development and participate in team meetings, staff development, away days and reviews.

· Must be legally entitled to work in UK.

· Undertake any other duties as required which are in line with the objectives of the post.

For over 40 years, The ClementJames Centre has been offering local people the skills, knowledge, opportunities and support they need to achieve their potential. We have come a long way since our founding days – from a straight-forward homework club to a well-established community support charity, transforming the lives of close to 3,000 people each year.

The Community Hub Team work in five key areas of support: Employment, Wellbeing, Information Advice and Guidance, Numeracy and Literacy and Early Intervention. This is an exciting opportunity to tackle key local inequalities and issues in North Kensington, in a fast-paced, varied and creative role.

Our dedicated staff team is essential to the success of everything we do. Together, we work towards a fairer society where everyone is empowered to release their potential and live fulfilled lives. As a Community Development Worker (Employment Skills Programme) you will be at the forefront of positive social change, helping adults to find meaningful employment and training opportunities through skill and confidence building.

This exciting role will not only give you a real insight into the charity sector, but also provides you with the skills and hands-on experience required to excel as a charity professional. We offer full training, development and support, and you will have the opportunity to work with driven and compassionate colleagues within a vibrant community.

We offer full training, development and support, and you will have the opportunity to work with driven and compassionate colleagues within a vibrant community.

If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to release their potential and live fulfilled lives and you would like to join a dynamic, innovative organisation, then The ClementJames Centre could be the perfect career choice for you.

Contract - Permanent, full-time

Annual Leave - 33 days (including bank and public holidays) plus an additional 2 to 5 days at Christmas and a length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Benefits - Staff pension, ongoing training and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme, Travelcard loan and Cycle to Work scheme

To Apply
To apply for the role of Community Development Worker (Employment Skills Programme), please read the job pack and fill out the application form on our website. We will be doing rolling recruitment for this role. We strongly encourage early applications as we will do interviews as and when suitable applications come through, and will close recruitment once we hire a successful candidate. The form consists of information about you, your educational and professional experience and a 400 word supporting statement. If you have any issues completing the form, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Please see our website to read the job pack and to complete and submit the application form.

The Organisation

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today, 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world are in need of safety and dignity and to be made to feel welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Context and Purpose of the Job

The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.

The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional resettlement programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To enable newly arrived refugees to identify their needs and aspirations and play an active role in fulfilling them.
• To assist resettled refugees in developing and taking part in social, cultural, recreational and other community activities.
• To develop community development initiatives that promote links between resettled refugees and the wider community, including established refugee communities.
• To promote the successful integration of resettled refugees through community initiatives that may include key factors such as health, employment, housing, education and training.

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

Closing date: 25 April 2024.

The Organisation

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today, 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world are in need of safety and dignity and to be made to feel welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Context and Purpose of the Job

The resettlement team provides advice and support for resettled refugees to help them access services and mainstream provision and establish community links. Working closely with local stakeholders and in partnership with other voluntary sector agencies running similar services across the UK, the Refugee Council resettlement team promotes both the integration and independence of this group.

The Refugee Council has agreed to work in partnership with Migration Yorkshire and Local Authorities across Yorkshire and Humberside to deliver the regional resettlement programmes.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To enable newly arrived refugees to identify their needs and aspirations and play an active role in fulfilling them.
• To assist resettled refugees in developing and taking part in social, cultural, recreational and other community activities.
• To develop community development initiatives that promote links between resettled refugees and the wider community, including established refugee communities.
• To promote the successful integration of resettled refugees through community initiatives that may include key factors such as health, employment, housing, education and training.

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

Closing date: 25 April 2024.

ABOUT START NETWORK

The Start Network is made up of close to 100 aid agencies working across six continents. Together, our aim is to transform humanitarian action through innovation, fast funding, early action, and locally driven humanitarian action. We're tackling what we believe are the biggest systemic problems that the sector faces. Problems including slow and reactive funding, centralised decision-making, and an aversion to change mean that people affected by crises around the world do not receive the best help fast enough, and needless suffering results. Our work focuses on responding to these problems. This includes shifting power closer to where crises happen, providing fast, early and predictable function and sharing learning and innovative ways of working.

The Start Network is at a critical point in its journey. We have grown and diversified our membership over the past 10 years. We are now set to evolve into a decentralised “network of networks” in line with our vision and principles. We are currently working with 10 national and regional networks (called hubs) made up of predominantly civil society organisations. They are developing locally owned ways of anticipating and responding to humanitarian crises. We aim to support the emergence and development of further hubs in the coming years. Our ultimate ambition is to devolve leadership, membership, programming, and decision making to the hubs, while the central team transitions to become a service provider.

Start Network is committed to protecting people, particularly children, at-risk adults and affected populations from any harm that may be caused due to their encountering the Start Network as well as responding effectively should any harm occur. We are also committed to safeguarding staff from any forms of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power as outlined in the Dignity at Work policy.

Start Network embraces diversity, promotes equality of opportunity and eliminates unlawful discrimination. We are an equal opportunities employer and treat every application on merit alone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, black, indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and LGBT+ and non-binary candidates. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our essential selection criteria set out in the Skills section.

JOB PURPOSE

This senior management role will enable strategic thinking and design, influence diverse stakeholders, adapt agile ways of working and drive change in line with the vision of the Network.

You will enable the development of country and regional civil society hubs, driving decentralised decision-making, devolving power, and enabling local hub leaders to meet their needs defined and owned by them. You will work with the hubs and their members to understand their support needs, then facilitate and coordinate that support working with peer hubs and relevant members of the Start Network team expertise.

The role requires a good understanding of and experience in the humanitarian and/or development sectors, and an ability to work with local civil society. Awareness of power and political dynamics and sensitivity to different contexts and cultures is crucial. It also requires high levels of self-awareness and emotional intelligence, using your position connect, enable and influence others. You will be skilled at building relationships and brokering partnerships with empathy, credibility and equity. Listening and valuing diverse perspectives to build an inclusive team will be key to success. Solid programme and budget management will be critical to enabling the hubs vision and activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, development planning

• With members and hubs, co-design, develop and enable the evolution of Start Network of Networks, including hubs.
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of support, expertise and services to hubs
• Work closely with the Membership and Assurance teams to support iNGO and member intake through hubs.
• Work closely with the Funds, Finance and Innovation teams to facilitate the co-design and development of programmatic initiatives, based on hub priorities.
• Work with hubs and the Start Network team to create a culture of evidence-based decision making, feedback and learning so that we can adapt support to emerging needs.
• Advise senior leadership on hub issues and strategy Partnership brokering and relationship management
• Foster and broker positive and enabling relationships and partnerships within hubs, between hubs and between hubs and Start Network Secretariat.
• Effectively manage complex issues which arise out of shifting power dynamics ensuring teams and stakeholders work towards a common vision; Resolve any conflicts and address issues that may arise within hubs, promoting constructive dialogue.
• Work with the Advocacy and External Affairs team to help raise hub voices and perspectives in local and global forums.
• Influence and advocate internally and externally for locally driven humanitarian action, creating and holding space to support the emergence of hubs based on their aspirations, priorities and needs.

Management and leadership

• Inspire, lead and motivate a high performing, diverse global team
• Management of direct reports, including recruiting, training and playing an active role in building an inclusive team culture in line with Start Network values
• Monitor individual and team performance and ensure objectives and outcomes are met or exceeded; address poor performance and recognise good performance
• Manage consultants and other third party contractors as required
• Commitment to the learning and development needs of the team,
• Actively support the ongoing professional development, learning and upskilling of team members
• Demonstrate commitment to own ongoing learning and development

Start Network culture and values

• Uphold, embody and model the values of Start Network
• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in line with the Start Network Code of Conduct and with a commitment to safeguarding adults and children
• Commit to positive humanitarian outcomes and systems change through a programme of well managed, quality initiatives;
• Support the innovative and risk aware culture of Start Network to support the strategy and its delivery,

PROFILE AND SKILLS

• At least 7-10 years’ experience in a management/senior management role in the humanitarian, development or social enterprise sectors
• Demonstrated ability to think and operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Demonstrated experience in inclusive leadership
• Demonstrated experience in relationship management, partnership brokering and influencing across a diversity of geographies, skillsets and personalities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing programmes and budgets
• Demonstrated experience in inspiring, motivating and managing a diverse and high-performing team
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, an entrepreneurial spirit, an ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Demonstrated curiosity and growth mindset, including experience in testing, learning, and iterating.
• Knowledge of and political sensitivity to the broader political context and power dynamics within the humanitarian sector operates.
• Ability to work flexibly across different time zones.
• Excellent verbal communication skills in English, working knowledge of French, Spanish or another hub language desirable.

Crimestoppers are delighted to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a new Head of People and Organisational Development on a permanent basis. Crimestoppers has been breaking down barriers since the 1980s. We are experts at encouraging people with information about crime who might otherwise stay silent to speak up and share what they know 100% anonymously.

The Head of People and Organisational Development will report into the Finance Director and will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of the people, strategies, policies, procedures and technologies that together form the organisation’s HR function.

The organisation:

Our status as a charity and being independent of the police gives people the confidence to contact us and make that difference. Every day, over 1,800 people trust us with their tip-offs: our staff filter that information to ensure that they are never identified before passing on what we’re told to the relevant police force or agency.

The information we are given covers everything from murder and serious assaults, firearms, domestic abuse, modern slavery, to drugs including exploitation and gang violence. We also help prevent everything from bombs to acid attacks with sensitive, time critical intelligence that prevents injury and helps save lives.

The role:

• Driving the strategic development of human resources, organisational capabilities and culture.
• Developing, implementing and overseeing the people, strategy, and associated policies, procedures and processes that together form the HR function, which not only reflect industry best practice and run smoothly, but also foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Leading and developing a high-performing HR Team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, develop and retain people aligned with organisational needs and values. With a focus on supporting the Contact Centre to improve staff retention rates.
• Providing both day to day and strategic HR guidance and support to senior leadership, managers and employees, on a range of HR and organisational development matters.
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, by developing and executing organisation wide strategies, programmes and initiatives that enhance employee skills, capabilities and engagement.
• Monitoring and analysing HR metrics and trends to inform decision-making and enhance organisational effectiveness.
• Driving change management initiatives to support organisational growth, transformation and agility.

The successful candidate will be:

• A fully qualified HR professional.
• Experienced in managing staff.
• A fantastic communicator.
• Experienced in developing and implementing HR Strategies specifically related to learning and development.
• Confident providing advice around employment law and regulations.

This position will be based officially at the head office in Wallington and will require the postholder to work from the office three days a week. The closing date for applications is 5th May with interviews taking place most likely on 14th May.

Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

Location: Hybrid (min 2 days on-site), London + travel

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London Seminary to secure their new Partnership and Development Manager.

Are you passionate about individuals being equipped with a deep understanding of Scripture?

Do you thrive in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment?

Would you feel excited about making a meaningful impact that helps equip future generations of pastors and Christian workers?

For nearly 50 years, London Seminary has been at the forefront of theological education, equipping individuals with deep insights into Scripture, fostering practical ministry skills, and igniting transformative growth in godliness. As a dynamic and forward-thinking institution, they are passionately committed to fostering a vibrant and exhilarating community where personal development flourishes, theological exploration thrives, and an enriched understanding of Christ sparks excitement. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of London Seminary, joining a passionate team that inspires and empowers the future generation of pastors and Christian workers.

London Seminary are seeking a dynamic Partnership & Development Manager. This is an exciting brand new role offering an incredible opportunity to contribute to their expansion efforts in partnership building, fundraising, and income generation. They're in search of an ambitious and enthusiastic team player with outstanding interpersonal and fundraising abilities, poised to excel alongside their dedicated staff team.

The Partnership and Development Manager will partner closely with the COO to influence the trajectory of London Seminary's future. Your role will extend to providing vital support to the COO during outreach engagements within Christian churches and partnership events. Furthermore, you'll work alongside the Principal to spearhead the implementation of innovative initiatives aimed at raising awareness of our mission and outreach efforts.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Being an excellent networker that can build strong long lasting relationships
• Experience in researching and identifying fundraising opportunities with trusts, foundations and supporters
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

This is an exciting time to join London Seminary, where you'll be welcomed into a nurturing and encouraging team environment. Plus, you'll enjoy the added benefit of a tasty lunch on-site, courtesy of their skilled Italian chef.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with the London Seminary Statement of Theological Position and Doctrinal Basis.

Closing date for applications:  Thursday 23rd May

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

A note from Charisma
Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisations

ABOUT SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST  

The post of Stalking Training & Consultancy Development Manager represents a unique opportunity for a pre-emptive, results-driven, and resilient candidate to join the UK’s founding personal safety charity and leading authority on Stalking.

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was born out of the tragic story of Suzy Lamplugh, a 25-year-old estate agent who went missing whilst at work in 1986, was never found, and was eventually declared deceased in 1993. The Trust was set up in Suzy’s name to empower individuals and organisations to make a stand against all forms of abuse, aggression, and violence, across their personal and professional lives.

You will be working for a growing charity that delivers high value impact to its beneficiaries, through its legacy, integrity, and credibility. We are an organisation that has been responsible for the education of millions of lone and frontline workers across all sectors for over three and half decades, has campaigned heavily and played a pivotal role to drive changes in the law, has supported over 70,000 victims and survivors of stalking since the inception of its National Stalking Helpline service in 2010, and has always had the aim of tackling violence against women and girls at the core of what it does.

You will have the opportunity to work with a professional, highly experienced, motivated, innovative, and consultative sales team, and will benefit from significant learning and developmental opportunities to advance your sales career.

COMPANY BENEFITS  

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career, through high quality initial training and continuous professional development.

Your voice is key to shaping the future of the Trust, through active staff engagement in the operational and strategic direction of the trust.

We recognise your value to help us deliver our vision of a society in which people are safer and feel safer from violence and aggression; we want people to be able to live life to the full.

To this end we offer all our employees a good benefits package including:

• Competitive salary.

• Commitment to ongoing training and development of staff.

• Hybrid working (40% in the office).

• Flexitime Policy.

• 28 days annual leave (increases after 3 and 5 years to a maximum of 33 days pro rata) + public holidays.

• Special leave for life events.

• Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.

• Health & Wellbeing App with access to advice, counselling, legal support, and a wide range of discounts.

• Occupational Sick Pay (which increases after 3 years).

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Interest-free travel loan for annual season ticket.

• Regular all-staff off-site meetings and events. 

PURPOSE OF JOB 

• To deliver a range of stalking training courses to Trust clients, work with internal experts to ensure course content is kept up to date, provide consultancy project support, and collaborate with a range of statutory and non-statutory clients and stakeholders.

• To support the Commercial Stalking Lead in generating new and repeat business through managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please refer to the attached pack for detailed Job Description and Person Specification.