Development Officer (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Development Manager

Location: Flexible

Salary: £32,542 - £33,518 pro rata dependent on skills & experience +5% pension

Hours: 0.6 FTE

Contract: Fixed Term (9 Months)

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. It runs courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But it is not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible. SSE supports people in other ways too, such as funding and mentoring.

But this doesn’t happen by magic. We need to identify the opportunities and build the funding partnerships that enable us to achieve our impact. And maintain and grow these relationships over time. That’s where you come in. We are seeking a Development Officer for a maternity cover to join our team and grow our impact further.

You will succeed in the role if you believe in the potential of social entrepreneurship to create social change, if you are excited about identifying new opportunities for SSE to grow our work across the country, and if you are an organised and dedicated individual, ready to apply your skills to this role.

These roles are an ideal opportunity for somebody with some relevant experience, who is looking to develop skills and experience within the social enterprise sector and/or in a development role.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in the enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on 4th August 2020.

Recruiting during the pandemic

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We have recently appointed 6 new team members who will start with us over the next three months and have developed our approach to ensure that a remote start is as seamless as possible.

Additional ways for you, as candidates to interact directly with a wider number of our team as well as the recruiting manager have been incorporated into our recruitment process to ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is our way of life

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for - to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Your Role

We are looking for a passionate Student Recruitment and Outreach Officer to support the Student Recruitment and Admissions team in engaging potential students to study at TEDI-London. A passion and experience of working with individuals seeking a change of career, a return to work and study or the more mature student would be a bonus to complement the accountabilities and experience within our existing team members; this is not essential. A commitment and drive to widen participation within Higher Education and especially engineering HE is a prerequisite.

How to Apply

This role is live for 2 weeks, closing Sunday 26th July at 23:59. Please merge your cover letter and CV before this is uploaded.

We would be delighted if you would review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided an opportunity to attend a live Zoom Q & A session, taking place on Friday 17th July at 7:30pm BST.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this role and plan to interview remotely the week of 3rd August 2020.

Student Hubs is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer

We are looking for an outstanding CEO committed to youth social action to lead Student Hubs through its next phase of development.

Student Hubs designs and delivers social action programmes for students in partnership with universities across the UK. Each year we support 2,500 students to take part in long-term volunteering, community action, impact consultancy, Service Learning and social innovation projects. This role is a fantastic opportunity to lead an exciting small charity working in the higher education sector.

This is a challenging and varied role, which will require you to lead and oversee a range of organisational functions. You’ll be setting the direction for a dynamic, fast-paced team full of people who are passionate about social impact and the student experience. You will receive support and space to rapidly develop professionally; this is a fantastic opportunity for significant learning and career progression.

The successful candidate will bring a track record of strategic leadership in the charity sector, higher education, youth social action or a related area. We will also consider candidates with experience transferable from another sector. They will need to help navigate Student Hubs through the extraordinary long-term challenges created by the coronavirus pandemic, while continuing to grow the organisation sustainably, develop partnerships and maintain a strong financial position.

Please visit our website to see our application pack with further information about Student Hubs and the role.

Deadline: 5pm, Monday 20 July 2020
Location: London preferred (remote working considered), with travel required to Hub cities
Start date: October 2020 preferred

Job: National Programme Officer

Reports to:  Programme Manager

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: Starting from £32,542- £ 33,518 pro rata (depending on skills and

experience) + 5% pension

Hours:  28 hours/week

Contract: Fixed term 6 months, with the possibility to extend

Do you have an interest in social entrepreneurship and social impact? Are you looking for a role coordinating high quality programmes?

The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is looking for a Programme Officer to support the management and development of programmes for social entrepreneurs.

You will lead on programme coordination and student recruitment and gain experience with programme development. You will work closely with internal colleagues and some external partners to ensure high quality delivery and an excellent experience for everyone involved.

This role will suit you if you are highly organised with strong multi-tasking abilities, have excellent communications skills and thrive in an autonomous work environment.

School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) is a charity that supports people using entrepreneurial approaches to tackle complex social problems. We run practical learning programmes and courses to support people from all backgrounds to realise their potential and bring about lasting social and environmental change.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

London South Bank University Students’ Union is on a mission to totally transform the way a students’ union works in a modern university. We are now seeking an outstanding professional leader to join the organisation as Chief Executive to take forward its future development, operational delivery and management across a growing team of staff and volunteers.

About the role

LSBSU is the recognised representative body of 18,000 students at London South Bank University. Many of our students come from less privileged backgrounds and have had to overcome significant barriers in life simply to get to university.

South Bank students have high expectations and ambitions for themselves but lead complex lives where they are faced with the pressures of trying to balance their studies with work and juggling their lives at home. Many don’t identify primarily as students, but instead as carers, nurses, engineers, parents, designers, workers, entrepreneurs, apprentices, last chance learners, and Londoners.

In recent times, realising that much of our activity was not engaging significant parts of our student population, we have taken a long hard look at ourselves. We know that we can do so much more for our students.

Following a period of transition, we have set out an ambitious vision for 2025 that will take us on a journey of improvement and innovation. Our goal is to be a truly transformative students’ union that improves the lives of students on every course and beyond at London South Bank University. We have set a plan for year one, and goals for year five, but how we get there could take many routes and we will need you as CEO to steer that journey.

This is a brilliant opportunity to support an SU which is rebuilding itself from the ground up. We have invested heavily in our transformation, started to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace, and we have significant changes to governance in the pipeline for 2021.

As CEO, you will have the chance to bring people into the senior team and work collaboratively with our Officers, Board and University partner to establish the best way to achieve our goals for 2025.

Who we're looking for

Our ideal Chief Executive will be able to provide dynamic leadership, be motivated to change students’ lives and be passionate about building an organisation that is relevant and responsive to those it seeks to serve.

You need to have strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and an ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. It is essential that you are committed to role modelling inclusive behaviours, building equity and removing the systemic barriers that exist to hold our students back.

We are actively looking to diversify our Trustee board and leadership team as this has not been as diverse as our student population in the past. We are especially interested to hear from candidates from BAME communities and/or candidates that have overcome other significant barriers in their lives.

If you are inspired by the job, we highly recommend you contact Peridot for an informal discussion and background on the role.

Recruiting during the pandemic

We know we are at a critical point across the economy here in the UK and elsewhere; this is certainly true within Higher Education. We are in touch with our colleagues and our network across the sector and are acutely aware of the challenges both financially and with regard to learning that they are experiencing. It is unprecedented for us all.

This is a difficult time for many and we have taken a carefully considered, deliberate decision to continue to drive our growth and development. We have recently appointed 6 new team members who will start with us over the next three months and have developed our approach to ensure that a remote start is as seamless as possible.

Additional ways for you, as candidates to interact directly with a wider number of our team as well as the recruiting manager have been incorporated into our recruitment process to ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience.

Who are we?

TEDI-London is an innovative new higher education institution in London wholly focused on engineering, co-founded by Arizona State University, King’s College London, and UNSW Sydney.

Our vision is to transform engineering education to transform lives – both for students and for the users of the products they design and make. Our mission is to attract and empower individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and perspectives to develop the skills and confidence to create practical real-world solutions that advance how we live as a global community.

Variety and ambiguity is our way of life

In a start-up, each day really is different. We work collaboratively at TEDI-London on big decisions, but also need individuals that take initiative and have the skills and experience to manage their own work areas. We are a start-up with huge ambition, but you should not expect to join an organisation with all the answers, and everything mapped out. That is what we need you for - to be part of our journey.

You will not have a huge team and infrastructure in place. One day you might be writing a strategy or paper for the board – another you might be proofreading a letter. You will relish the chance to be in a new organisation with a world of possibilities where you can genuinely see the value that you add on a daily basis. The team you work with will be from different functions and levels – all united in one goal -to make TEDI-London a success.

Your Role

We are looking for a passionate Digital Marketing Officer to support the Marketing team in creating engaging and innovative content for TEDI-London. A passion for and experience in digital marketing is key. You will be working in a small, creative team and you will be able to show initiative, self-motivation and high-levels of collaboration.

How to Apply

This role is live for 2 weeks, closing Sunday 26th July at 23:59. Please merge your cover letter and CV into one document before this is uploaded.

We would be delighted if you would review the Job Description, Values, Terms and Conditions and Proposition Document. We have provided an opportunity to attend a live Zoom Q & A session, taking place on Wednesday 15th July at 7:30pm BST.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis for this role and plan to interview remotely the week of 3rd August 2020.

- You think British criminal justice is broken

- You want to raise the profile of miscarriages of justice

- You love campaigning and persuasively changing minds

- You have a passion for using stories to engage decision-makers and influence better policy

- You understand the complex needs of people with involvement in the criminal justice system

Sound like you?

We’re looking for an exceptional and highly motivated communications and policy professional. If you want to have a direct impact on raising the profile of miscarriages of justice and fixing our broken criminal justice system, then we want to hear from you. In this role you’ll manage strategic communications projects, engaging key audiences and seeking platforms for our staff, our prisoner clients and their families.

We’re looking for someone who’s led impactful communications campaigns aimed at a broad range of audiences. You’ll have proven experience of delivering timely and effective communications and engagement strategies that have enabled organisations to achieve their aims. You’ll have a passion for storytelling and an ability to work alongside those with lived experience of the cirminal justice system. You’ll understand the complex needs of people with involvement in the justice system, and with experiences of trauma or poverty. You’ll have worked in a complex organisation and understand how to deliver excellent content against audience needs. You’ll also demonstrate exceptional judgement and excellent stakeholder management.

Who are we?

APPEAL is a law charity that fights miscarriages of justice and demands reform. Our small team of lawyers, advocates and investigators take on criminal appeals on behalf of prisoners who cannot afford legal representation.

1. We investigate: battling for access to records and exhibits, arranging new forensic testing, conducting street-level investigation, and systematically analysing case documentation, digging deep to find the fresh evidence that proves a conviction is unsafe or a sentence is unfair.
2. We litigate: bringing cases to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, the Administrative Court and the Court of Appeal.
3. We advocate: working with former prisoners, campaigners, students, legal professionals, policy makers and other stakeholders to ensure our justice system learns from its mistakes.

We are committed to winning justice for individuals and their families, but also usingcases as impact litigation to push for systemic change to make our criminal justice system more accurate, fair and accountable. This involves not just legal work, but also implementation of a robust communications and policy strategy, as the reforms needed must come from parliamentary and policy interventions as well as from judicial precedent.

Work Specification

• You will lead APPEAL’s justice policy reform efforts and manage the day to day operation of our communications strategy.
• You will leverage APPEAL’s casework, research and campaigning around our Initiative to end the use of imprisonment for debt, that falls under the work of the Women’s Justice Initiative (WJI). The WJI primarily aims to use criminal appeals as impact litigation for imprisoned women who have experienced severe and multiple disadvantage.
• You will lead on policy reform efforts around APPEAL’s Open Justice goals, including advocating for better access to police and prosecution material, reform of the disclosure system, access to trial transcripts and improving the effectiveness of the Criminal Cases Review Commission.
• You will manage APPEAL’s external communications, including drafting press releases, liaising with journalists, managing the website and APPEAL’s social media accounts and writing our annual impact report.
• You will also support our Bound by Injustice group, working with the family members of our imprisoned clients and clients themselves to empower them as advocates for reform.
• The job may expand to include managing the day-to-day operation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Miscarriages of Justice for which APPEAL is currently the secretariat.

Important information

LENGTH OF CONTRACT AND WORKING PATTERNS

Please note that we have 3 years of funding for this project but are only able to guarantee the post holder a 1-year full time role. We are seeking additional funding and, if secured, the contract length may be expanded.

We will also consider candidates who are interested in a part time role, though we require a minimum of 3 days a week commitment (if you prefer to be considered part time, please indicate this on your cover letter).

SALARY

£32,000pa. Additionally, we are Living Wage employers with a very flat salary scheme where all team members are paid within 20% of each other and all salaries are reviewed annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Annual leave is 25 days pro rata per annum from 1st January to 31st December, plus public holidays and the days between Christmas and New year. Additionally, staff accrue one additional day of leave per year of service.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

We have a small training budget and encourage staff to commit to their own personal development. We allow flexible working so if staff want to take on additional training or qualifications,they can discuss this with their manager.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

APPEAL particularly encourages applications from people with a BAME background, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQ+, or who were the first generation to attend university, who are currently underrepresented in leadership in the legal sector. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting principles of inclusion and diversity in our work. We are open to considering flexible working arrangements, particularly to support parents with childcare or those with caring responsibilities. APPEAL's offices in The Green House are wheelchair accessible.

Recruitment during COVID-19 restrictions

During the COVID-19 restrictions, our interviews will be by video call.

Additionally, the successful applicant will be fully supported to work from home for the initial period where restrictions on non-essential travel are in place.

About us

This post can based at any of our Skylights which are at the following locations London, Brent, Croydon, Oxford, Merseyide, South Wales, South Yorkshire, Coventry, Birmingham, Newcastle and Edinburgh.
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is expanding its enterprise team looking at new ways to collaborate with start-ups and become more entrepreneurial ourselves. We already operate nine charity shops, two training cafes and a furniture restoration business. We even have a grants programme to enable people experiencing homeless to leap into self-employment. And we know there is more we can do to use entrepreneurship to end homelessness.

About the role
This is an exciting new position in our ambitious and expanding enterprise team that is committed to finding more innovative and entrepreneurial ways to end homelessness.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, growing and engaging Crisis’ entrepreneurial community of staff, members and external supporters in our mission to demonstrate how entrepreneurship can end homelessness. You will manage and implement a programme of activities and events in line with the Entrepreneurship strategy. You will also manage the internal and external communication channels.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience in developing entrepreneurial communities online and offline. You will be experienced in organising and promoting events locally and nationally. And you can confidently use Twitter and Instagram and other channels. You will be seeking an exciting new challenge, working in a fast paced and agile team and you will be willing to support new initiatives from across the organisation.

About you
To be successful in this role you will be driven by our values (inspiration, integrity, dignity, fearlessness through independence, adaptability, resolve to end homelessness). You will have experience in developing entrepreneurial communities online and offline. You will be experienced in organising and promoting events locally and nationally. And you can confidently use Twitter and Instagram and other channels. You will be seeking an exciting new challenge, working in a fast paced and agile team and you will be willing to support new initiatives from across the organisation.

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team through the Crisis website

Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2020 (11.59pm)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Angel Shed Theatre is an inclusive children’s theatre company based in Islington, North London, with the objective of providing every child and young person, regardless of ability or background, the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. We work with children and young people creating imaginative, inclusive and inspiring workshops and providing performing arts activities for those often excluded from such activities, including those with disabilities, children and young people at risk of social exclusion through their behavioural difficulties and those from disadvantaged backgrounds or living in vulnerable home situations.

We are looking for a self-driven, dynamic, resourceful and committed Executive Director to help shape the next stage of our company. This is an exciting opportunity to have a positive and lasting impact on a growing charity that is making a vital difference for children and young people in Islington.

Duties include managing the charity’s funds, securing the resources (income and staff) and ensuring the operational efficiency to enable the Artistic Team to maintain and grow what we deliver while identifying, developing and maximising opportunities for Angel Shed.

The ideal candidate must have a passion for theatre and its impact with children. They must demonstrate they are flexible and creative to deal with the demands of a small charity and to be able to put the vulnerable children and families we work with at the forefront of the charity. They must possess a strong entrepreneurial drive, outstanding communication skills, strong leadership qualities and excellent planning and organisational skills. The candidate is expected to effectively fundraise, create and manage budgets, and enhance awareness of the charity within the local community.

About the Youth Endowment Fund

The Youth Endowment Fund is a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending.

In recent years violent crime has risen significantly. Homicides, assaults, robberies and offences involving weapons have all seen sustained growth. We have also seen large increases in violent crime involving children and young people. This is a tragedy. Every child captured in these numbers is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. Founded by youth charity Impetus and its partners, the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business, we exist to prevent children and young people from getting caught up in violent crime. We do this by finding the very best ways to prevent youth violence, funding great initiatives and working to scale them up and spread great ideas.

Research and evidence are at the heart of our charity’s mission. We want to be the go-to place for evidence on the lives of children affected by youth crime and violence, its causes, and what works to prevent it. The research and youth understanding team are responsible for commissioning and producing research to inform the YEF’s understanding of what works to reduce violent youth crime and to help us better understand the lives of young people vulnerable to youth violence, and what this means for the YEF’s work.

Task Description

We’re looking for passionate researchers who are committed to ensuring that evidence and a deep understanding of young people are central to everything that we do. Your job will be to support the commissioning and delivery of a programme of qualitative and quantitative research. This research will support the YEF’s understanding of youth crime and its drivers. It will also include boosting our understanding of the characteristics, backgrounds and lives of the children and communities affected by youth crime and violence.

We are appointing two research officers, one who will be predominantly focused on the YEF’s broad programme of research, and one who will be predominantly focused on the YEF’s work to better understand young people who are vulnerable to violent crime.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of team, we want two people who can:

• Assist in commissioning and producing research to help us better understand what works to reduce violent youth crime.

• Engage with and understand the experiences and needs of people affected by violent youth crime, including young people and their families, across England and Wales.

• Help manage the YEF’s comprehensive programme of research and youth understanding activity.

• Help track and maintain relationships with academics, government analysts, researchers and other experts producing work that is relevant to the YEF.

• Help ensure that research and youth understanding informs all of the YEF’s work, including its thematic and place-based grant-making, behaviour change and policy work.

• Help design the very best ways for us to do our research.

• Contribute to a range of published work, including research reports, briefings and regular blog posts, looking at new forms of communicating and visualisation of complex information for a wide range of audiences.

• Work collaboratively with a range of external partners, including central government, local bodies and other research organisations, to enhance our understanding of what works to reduce violent youth crime and in delivering our broader research programme.

About You

You are this sort of person:

• You are a naturally very curious person that is confident with quantitative and/or qualitative research. You have expertise in a range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. You can provide examples of how you have practically used these skills.

• You are an excellent communicator. You love to communicate research to a diverse range of audiences, many of whom are not experts.

• You’re able to work independently and as part of a team. You get satisfaction from supporting your colleagues and meeting goals together but are self-motivated and can work independently.

• You are a highly effective project manager. You are effective at managing projects from beginning to end, whether they are delivered internally or externally.

• You win people over. You can build great partnerships and are comfortable working with a range of different people, including young people.
   

• You don't want your days to pass without making a difference. You want to play a significant part in reducing the level of youth violence.
• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You believe and act in a way that celebrates and encourages a range of experiences, views and values
   

You must be able to demonstrate the following areas of knowledge/experience:

• Research methods: You have good knowledge and practical experience of a range of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods, and the ability to both deploy them and critically appraise their use.
• Excellent communicator: You can combine your technical expertise with experience of communicating complex evidence and analysis in a simple and accessible way to non-experts.
• Stakeholder engagement: You are comfortable seeking the views of young people and other stakeholders to help gather experiential insights for our work. This could include facilitating sessions with them.
• Project management: You are comfortable seeing projects from beginning to end, tracking progress across different workstreams and ensuring delivery keeps to deadlines.
• Collaborative working: You see value in working with others to get the best outcomes on each task and project.
• Job requirements
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for both roles but a criminal record is not a block on performing this role

You might have these sorts of qualifications/knowledge/skills/experience:

A post-graduate qualification. In a relevant field such as criminology, social policy, youth work, international development or any other relevant field with a significant research methods component

• For the General Research Officer role: Conducting reviews: Experience conducting or contributing to rapid evidence reviews and/or systematic reviews.  
• For the Youth Understanding Research Officer role: Youth work: Experience working with young people, either as a youth worker or in similar child/young person-facing roles.

While it is not a criterion, we are especially interested to hear from applicants who have lived experience of youth violence.

It is also important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background.

To Apply

To apply, by midnight, 19 July 2020

You will be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

First round interviews will take place in the week commencing 27 July 2020.

Second round interviews will take place in the week commencing 3 August 2020.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Job: Director of Finance & Resources

Reports to:  Managing Director

Location: Flexible, can be based anywhere in the UK

Salary: £52,460 - £63,976 + 5% pension

Hours:  35 hours/week (28 hours will be considered for the right candidate)

Contract: Permanent

We’re looking for a Director of Finance and Resources who would love to join an entrepreneurial organisation to help look after all of SSE’s assets; its people, its finances, its technologies, its facilities and its services contracts.

We can’t fix issues like poverty, climate change and ill-health alone. That’s why the School for Social Entrepreneurs exists. SSE helps 1,000 people a year develop the skills, strengths and networks they need to tackle society’s biggest problems. We run courses that equip people to start, scale and strengthen organisations that make a positive difference. But we are not a traditional school. Learning with SSE is inspiring, action-based and accessible.

As Director of Finance and Resources you will build on SSE’s existing operational capabilities and harness the potential of the finance and resources function in support of SSE’s strategic ambitions.

The role will be best suited to a collaborative leader who is comfortable working in a dynamic organisation across a number of workstreams, and who is as motivated thinking strategically as delivering operationally.

Our commitment to inclusion

Diversity is a fact of life. Inclusion is a choice and a practice – for organisations and individuals. At the School for Social Entrepreneurs, our aim is to drive inclusion into every area and activity of what we do: from access to programmes, to grant investment, to board, staff and partnerships.

However you identify, we would like to hear from you. In our commitment to continue to diversify our teams, freelance staff and programmes, we are particularly keen to hear from those who identify as: being from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds; LGBTQ+; and those with disabilities.

To apply, please see details in enclosed application pack.

Closing date: Midday on Friday 17th July

Casual / Locum Support Workers (Homelessness / Vulnerable Adults)

Oxford / Reading

Salary: £11.07 / £12.97 per hour depending on role

Flexible working

Are you looking to work flexibly, in a varied role where you can make a real difference helping homeless people to rebuild their lives?

If so, you may be interested in joining our clients locum bank. They are looking for individuals to play a key role in supporting the delivery of their services.

About the role

Our client’s Oxford and Reading Rough Sleeping Services are looking for people to join their local locum bank.

In Reading they are looking for people to support their Outreach team. As an Outreach Worker Locum, you would be expected to work early and late shifts, making contact with rough sleepers in the community.

In Oxford our client have several opportunities for Locum Workers, suiting individuals with varying degrees of experience. In their Rough Sleeper Service, they are looking for workers to support the running of the Assessment Hub and working with clients, but also welcome candidates who do not have direct experience and are looking to develop their skills within the sector.

As a Locum Worker you can work flexibly, on an ad hoc or temporary basis. In joining the Locum bank you will be able to link yourself to services where you would like to pick up shifts and take on the number of shifts that fit your individual circumstances. In order to provide you with ongoing support you will be allocated a supervising manager and you will have access to mandatory training to ensure you have the tools to keep our clients safe. Our client offers enhanced pay for bank holidays and you can also accrue holiday pay.

Your role could include assessing the needs of individual rough sleepers on the streets, key working clients, supporting the day-to-day running of hostels, carrying out health and safety checks and working with external agencies.

What our client are looking for

These important roles will suit people with:

Experience of helping vulnerable people to identify personal goals and supporting them through a process of change

An understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerable people and the difficulties they experience in accessing services.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people and deal with those who may be in a difficult personal or emotional situation.

Above all, we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to rebuild their lives.

What our client do

Their vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, their clients are at the heart of what they do, and in 2019 they supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Their locums play a crucial role in helping us to make this happen.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 29 June 2020

Interview and assessments on: TBC, from 13 July 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

At our client, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how they work. They are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020, they are also proud to have been awarded Personnel Today’s 2018 Diversity and Inclusion (Public Sector) award and they are a Disability Confident Employer. To ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of their clients as well as the communities that they live and work within, they encourage and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The challenges of this new, exciting role include developing a high quality public education and activities programme focused on nature-based learning, and on-site and virtual resources which connect people with nature and the history of the estate.

Marks Hall Estate has begun to deliver a new organisational growth strategy (2020-25) with a focus on environmental sustainability, public engagement and education. The Education & Engagement Coordinator is a key role in the Marks Hall Estate team.  Responsible for developing and managing the schools education programme, adult education services, site-wide interpretation and online education offer, this role ensures that every person who attends the estate or interacts with Marks Hall Estate online has access to useful, informative nature and heritage education resources. The post holder will manage the work of relevant projects consultants, support staff, contractors and suppliers.

The postholder will be a highly organised, experienced professional in the culture/heritage education sector with a passion for outdoor education and nature-based learning, who has demonstrable experience of working with schools and delivering education sessions for children and people of all ages. A creative self-starter with lots of energy and a positive outlook, you will be hands-on, and able to balance a range of priorities and a busy workload.

Key Result Areas:

1. On site learning and activities

To initiate, plan, coordinate and deliver new education and activities programmes and site-wide interpretation, which are accessible to all.

• Work closely with the senior management team and external consultants to develop and implement a strategy for public education and engagement at Marks Hall Estate
• Work with the Executive Director and the Finance Manager to set the annual education and activities plan and working budget, in line with the business plan and organisational strategic plan
• Develop a local schools network and build a relationship with each school to encourage regular school visits and paid-for group education sessions
• Develop and coordinate the Forest School offer at MHE working with external partners
• Work with the senior management team and external consultants to design and deliver a site-wide interpretation scheme across the Arboretum, Ancient Woodlands and wider estate
• Establish and manage an adult education and activities programme to include paid talks, events and workshops, led by staff and external experts
• Work with the Visitor Centre team to develop the guided tours programme to include general introduction tours and more specialist tours of the estate throughout the year
• Develop the family learning offer on site and ensure it is competitive in quality and price with other local attractions and national eco-attractions
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure an increasing number of visits by targeted local community groups and UK-wide special interest groups
• Engage with relevant professional bodies like the Ancient Tree Forum, Arboriculture Association, Woodland Trust, Forestry Commission for the purposes of sharing resources and information
• Maintain education budgets, and, working with the Finance Manager, report on income and expenditure throughout the financial year
• Manage education group bookings, education space hire, manage all outdoor/ indoor education and activities spaces and resources to ensure they are tidy, clean and well maintained
• Work with the senior management team on fundraising bids for education and public engagement projects
• Develop acceptable risk assessments for all on-site public learning and activities programmes; ensure rigorous DBS checks are in place for staff, volunteers and external contractors in contact with children and vulnerable adults in line with MHE Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults policy.

2. Online learning and community outreach

To lead on the development and delivery of online learning and community outreach

• Coordinate production of high quality online education resources for schools and home educators and work with Marketing & Communications Manager to host and promote these effectively
• Work with the Marketing & Communications team to produce new content for the website and social media, ensure all information is relevant to MHE and factually correct
• Attend schools and community networking events to develop partner and stakeholder relations and host networking events at MHE for teachers and community groups
• Promote MHE’s on-site education and engagement offer in local schools, community groups
• Work with the HR & Volunteer Manager and senior management team to coordinate ‘micro-volunteering’ opportunities at MHE (e.g. project work) for corporate and other organisations
• Work with senior management team and education providers to offer opportunities for internships at MHE
• Represent MHE in the local community and at national events and conferences

3. Audience development and evaluation

Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to ensure target audiences continue to build, and stakeholder expectations are met across site interpretation, education and activities on the estate.

• Develop and implement an audience evaluation programme to ensure learning outcomes are achieved in line with our education strategy.
• Work strategically with the Marketing & Communications Manager to promote education services and facilities at MHE to schools and target groups

 General responsibilities

• Ensure consistent high level of public service; be warm, welcoming and approachable
• Undertake training to ensure education and activities programmes, staff delivery, learning tools and facilities are up to date and high quality
• Build strong relationships across the organisation with staff and volunteers, promoting a culture of excellence, professionalism, and consistent communication.
• Work within the terms and conditions of employment, adhere to the policies and procedures of the Charity.
• Undertake evening and weekend work as needed; plan and communicate time in lieu with line manager.

Education and Experience:

• BA degree and/ or Teaching qualification, and a current DBS check
• Excellent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent networking and collaborative skills, able to win support of colleagues and stakeholders
• Experience of developing learning programmes and working with a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Experience and knowledge of Health and Safety management in a visitor-focused environment
• Familiarity with safeguarding issues, managing and monitoring DBS checks for volunteers and staff, drafting and updating safeguarding policies
• Understanding and empathy to the issues surrounding social inclusion

Job Specific Competencies

• Demonstrate professionalism at all times 
• Communicate effectively to ensure good working relationships with volunteers, colleagues and stakeholders where information is shared clearly and easily
• Demonstrate awareness of equal opportunities for all and a deep understanding of diversity and social inclusion through your work and communications.
• Deliver on agreed personal objectives in line with organisational goals and objectives
• Deliver a high quality and efficient service, working effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers to continually improve standards
• Manage time and workload effectively, take responsibility for all aspects of your work
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends will be necessary.

To apply:

Please read our website thoroughly before applying, we encourage you to visit the site, if possible. We require a letter of application (2 pages maximum) addressed to Kath Cockshaw, Executive Director, explaining how your experience fits the job description and person specification, and a copy of your current CV.

Your application must include the names and contact details of two referees, one of which must be your most recent employer. We will not contact your referees until an offer has been made and accepted.

Please email your application by midday, Monday 27 July 2020. We will be happy to answer any queries about the role before the closing date.

Interviews will take place at Marks Hall Estate week commencing Monday 3 August. The successful applicant must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK, and evidence of a current DBS check.

Marks Hall Estate (registered charity no. 256700) is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate and value diversity. All recruitment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

• Time Commitment: Four meetings a year lasting two hours, reading papers in advance of these meetings and being available irregularly to offer advice.
   
• Voluntary Governance Position, with expenses paid

The Youth Endowment Fund is a bold new attempt to put early intervention at the heart of efforts to tackle youth offending.

Over the last few years, evidence has suggested that growing numbers of children and young people have been affected by violent crime. More children have been found carrying knives and a growing number have been recorded as victims. We believe that each individual statistic is an important member of our community and society has a duty to protect them.

The Youth Endowment Fund is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We were founded by youth charity Impetus and its partners the Early Intervention Foundation and the Social Investment Business. We exist to prevent children and young people from getting caught up in violent crime. Many organisations have this calling. Our unique role is to identify what works best and to spread the good news.

We do this by funding, evaluating and then spreading the very best work on reducing youth violence across England and Wales. Overseeing all of our work is the Committee. This Committee directs our work. It is not advisory. The Committee meets quarterly. It reviews our performance and financial management. It has final sign off on grant making decisions. The Chair line manages our Executive Director. It operates as the effective Board of the Youth Endowment Fund. We are looking for a new member of the Committee.

It is important that all the Committee's decisions are grounded in a deep knowledge of the issues, evidence and experiences of young people. A critical part of this knowledge is lived experience. We are looking to appoint a new member to the Committee who has both lived experience and expertise in the issues surrounding youth violence. We would welcome applications from all backgrounds; we want to build a Committee with a diverse set of experiences.

We are looking for you if:

• ESSENTIAL: You have lived experience of the issues surrounding youth violence either as a young person or as someone working with young people effected by youth violence.
• Our work motivates you. You want to commit time to reducing the level of youth violence. You are excited by the idea of using research and rigorous evidence to improve the lives of young people.
• You have experience of being on or presenting to senior leadership teams, boards or committees.
• You are comfortable and would enjoy being part of decisions about the future of the organisation, the risks it faces and the finances.
• You enjoy taking on brand new information and using it to make wise and informed judgements.
• You build positive relationships with people from all backgrounds including senior stakeholders and young people. You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• You like working as part of a team. You enjoy providing advice and guidance.
• You are comfortable with committing to being a member of the Committee for an initial period of three years which involves meetings roughly once a quarter for two hours and engaging with emails outside of this on a roughly fortnightly basis.

If you are interested

To apply  by 16 August 2020.

If you would like to confidentially discuss the position please contact Jon Yates, YEF Executive Director 

Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background. The people we are looking for do not discriminate and we believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.