Use your experience and skills to make a difference for people with dyslexia and dyscalculia by joining our growing team.

We are looking for a Volunteering Manager to help increase our impact for people of all ages with dyslexia and dyscalculia.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Dyslexia Association, the charity that is the voice of dyslexic people. The successful candidate will lead the development of our volunteering programme and embed a high-quality volunteering experience across our charity.
The Volunteering Manager will be responsible for developing the British Dyslexia Association volunteering programme and supporting our volunteers across different areas of our work, including our much-valued helpline volunteers, our committees for cultural perspectives, music and creatives, as well as the local association representatives who form the Local Association Board. We are also keen to grow our volunteer activity with new and innovative projects to help us support more people with dyslexia and dyscalculia, and to change perceptions across society.

We are contacted every day by people keen to be involved with us, offering their expertise or personal experiences and this new role will ensure we make the most of their generosity, as well as supporting our colleagues and teams to offer an excellent volunteering experience with the British Dyslexia Association.

About you

We are seeking an exceptional people-focussed candidate with a strong track record of success in roles working with volunteers. You will be an enthusiastic, motivated individual and an excellent relationship builder.
You do not necessarily need previous knowledge or experience of dyslexia or dyscalculia and their impact, but you will be a fast learner and quickly become passionate about our goals. As the charity moves into a new era, you will be at the heart of positive change.

To apply

Please view the Job Description for full details of this position. We invite applications with an up-to-date CV and cover letter explaining how your skills and experience match our requirements, and why you would like the role. 

CLOSING DATE: 12 Noon, Monday 8th February 2021

Interviews will be conducted remotely, week commencing 15th February 2021.

Please note: as we expect post Covid to have regular visits to our Bracknell office in Berkshire, applicants should live a reasonable distance, around 1-2 hours max travelling time.

Café West is located in the heart of Allerton, Bradford and is a community facility that aims to reach out to all local residents The centre has a range of excellent facilities and there is real potential to develop the provision and support on offer, and rise to the challenges that have presented themselves over the last year.  An experienced enthusiastic and energetic manager with a real understanding of community development work is required to help the management committee reach their vision for the centre, and ensure that it achieves its aims.  The successful candidate will;

• Have significant experience of managing all aspects of a community building
• Experience of all aspects of managing a staff team
• Have a strong track record of engaging with community groups, families and individuals

• Be able to demonstrate the values under pinning community development of equality, empowerment and social justice.

• Be able to work in partnership with a wide variety of agencies and organisations
• Have experience of working in the voluntary and community sector
• Have knowledge of how community centres are funded and fundraising skills
• Be available to work flexibly over 35 hrs per week including evenings and weekends in order to meet the needs of the community
• Experience of working in an area of multiple deprivation

The closing date for this post is 10 am on 8th February 2021. Interviews will be held on 15th February 2021.  If you haven’t heard anything about your application by the 10th February 2021 please consider your application unsuccessful.

This is an exciting opportunity for a exceptionally motivated professional, with strong business development experience and a track record of success with relevant clients and funders, to join the Business Development team of a dynamic British company. 

Position: Business Development Manager

Location: Sidcup, Greater London (partial remote working arrangement)

Contract Type: Permanent and full-time

Salary: £34,000 to £45,000 per annum (commensurate with experience) plus benefits

Purpose

Development Pathways is the leading provider of Social Protection services to a variety of donors worldwide. Our focus areas are social policy, social and economic analysis, and management information systems for social protection. Being a thought leader and acknowledged world leader in these areas, we are continuing to grow our portfolio and footprint.

Our Business Development  team currently comprises a Head of Business Development, this role, and two junior roles. We anticipate team growth in the medium term. The team is responsible for driving our growth, leading on opportunity identification and proposal preparation, drawing on inputs from our technical teams. As the most senior role reporting to the Head of BD, you will lead on a range of opportunities, operating increasingly independently across the spectrum of Business Development activities. You will deputise for the Head of Business Development where necessary, and there may be opportunities to line manage a junior staff member. You will also contribute to improving our Business Development  processes and tools.

Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities of the Business Development Manager will cover the following areas:

• Identify and generate business opportunities for Development Pathways. This will include working closely with the technical teams to develop innovative opportunities, engaging with new donors, building our presence in countries, and developing new products and services.
• Lead and support the development of bids for a wide range of clients, including managing inputs from technical teams, building budgets, assembling teams of internal and external staff (associates and consultants), and drafting key components of bids.
• Build good relations with clients and donors to position Development Pathways in the market place, in particular with potential new donors.
• Strengthen Development Pathways’ links with consultants, and help build our network of associates.
• Support the strengthening of our BD processes and tools.
• Deputise where necessary for the Head of Business Development, and take on line management of junior staff as required.
• Represent Development Pathways in a range of fora, in particular international business development opportunities.
• Lead in the design and development of events that position Development Pathways within the market place.
• Support the communications team to ensure that our communications are tailored to building Pathways’ international profile and position us for future opportunities.
• Undertake other activities as requested.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

• A relevant university degree in International Development, Social Protection, Gender Studies or another relevant area
• At least five years’ experience in international development, the humanitarian sector, consulting or another relevant sector
• Significant experience and successful track record in business development in international development, the humanitarian sector, consulting or another relevant sector
• Expertise in developing proposal budgets
• Expertise in assembling mixed teams of internal and external staff for assignments
• Familiarity with key clients and funders, including UN bodies, the World Bank and other international financial institutions, bilateral government donors such as the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and major grant-giving philanthropic foundations
• Excellent organisation skills, including an ability to work to deadlines, manage multiple demands, and deliver high quality work under pressure
• High level professional written and verbal English
• Excellent communications skills, including in cross-cultural environments
• Commitment to values of international development, social justice and equality

Desirable:

• Experience with social protection programmes
• A relevant second language, e.g. French, Arabic
• A Master’s degree in a relevant area

Reporting

You will be reporting to the Head of Business Development.

Terms of Employment and Benefits

This is a permanent and full-time post. Along with the salary, the successful candidate would receive an attractive package of the following:

• Fulfilling work – working to make a difference to some of the world’s most underserved communities. 
• Flexible work – Development Pathways offers employees flexible work hours and remote work options.
• Generous time off – recharge with 30-holiday entitlement plus standard bank holidays.
• Travel the World – we are committed to seeing our work in action, all around the world up to 3 weeks in a year (when permitted).
• Excellent health and well-being provision – access to the company private health care scheme (after the satisfactory completion of the probationary period), pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Commitment to professional development opportunities – we encourage our staff to participate in professional learning and development.
• Provision of a company laptop and working at home benefit

How to apply

We invite interested candidates, who meet the requirements, to submit their applications, by including:

1. A Curriculum Vitae (CV) specifying your qualifications, education and relevant work experience.
2. A cover letter explaining why you are applying for this position, and how your recent relevant experience and skills meet the requirements for the position of Business Development Manager.
3. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.
4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we retain the right to close this role without notice. Therefore, interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.
5. Due to the high number of applications expected, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
6. Applications should be sent by email.
7. The closing date for this vacancy will be the 14th February 2021.

Development Pathways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to providing a work environment that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on individual qualifications without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, family or parental status, or disability status.

Applicants should be aware of our privacy notice on our website.

Shortlisted candidates: you will be invited to participate in an interview and complete a written assessment.

Manchester Mind believes in the power of listening and feeling heard and that a better understanding of mental health benefits everyone.

We do this by providing a range of services across Manchester to young people and adults. A valuable part of this work has been the provision of services to children and young people from our Children and Young People Services offices in Levenshulme. The holistic mix of services delivered includes advice, volunteering, mentoring and counselling. The services have been successfully evaluated and involve young people in design, development and delivery.

Our work is guided by our values of:

Openness | Belonging | Strength | Collaboration

The Service Manager will support staff and play a strategic role in developing the delivery of high quality young people-led services.

We would like to work with someone who is experienced, dynamic and passionate about being able to develop our services for children and young people.

Position: Service Manager, Children & Young People Services

Salary: £35,934

Hours: 35 hours per week

Funding guaranteed until the end of December 2021

(with potential to extend subject to funding).

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Being able to work in an open, supportive and collaborative way.
• Experience of managing and developing mental health services for young people.
• Experience of working strategically.

You can download the application documents from this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

All applications must be received by 12noon, Monday 1st February 2021.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services, or had experience of volunteering.

We are seeking a highly-motivated Latin American woman who is committed to social change to join our team as Training and Development Officer.

The Training and Development Officer will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality bespoke training and informative material on VAWG, with a particular focus on sexual harassment, and for supporting the unions in the development of policies and procedures to prevent and respond to VAWG and sexual harassment at the workplace; assisting in the successful coordination and implementation of different projects, and contributing to develop LAWRS’ services and areas of work according to its development strategy.

The main duties of this post include:

1. To develop bespoke training packages and informative materials about VAWG, including specific strands (e.g. sexual harassment, VAWG prevention in young people, harmful practices, etc.).
2. To lead the project on sexual harassment in the workplace carried out in partnership with IWGB (Independent Workers of Great Britain) and UVW (United Voices of the World).
3. Support the Development Manager in designing, implementing and overseeing the smooth running of LAWRS Training and Development plans.

You will have an excellent command of English and Spanish or Portuguese.

This post is open to Latin American women only in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Contract: fixed term with possibility of extension ending March 2022.

Deadline: Sunday 31st January.

Interviews to be held within the following 2 weeks.

Senior Coordinator Education Courses

You will join our team of 40 passionate professionals as our Senior Coordinator Education Courses. Working in the Education team, you will support the strategic development of our Education programs and courses and manage the highest quality delivery of ISUOG Education courses and their online presence on our new Learning Management System.

Senior Coordinator Education Courses Responsibilities:

- Ensure the broadest dissemination of and access to ISUOG’s courses at all levels of learning, both onsite and online
- Develop and coordinate ISUOG’s industry partnerships program for the support of ISUOG Education courses and programs
- Liaise with the relevant Education task forces for the creation of relevant and compelling Education programs
- Constantly improve the quality of service for ISUOG members and other stakeholders
- Create income streams for ISUOG Education
- Manage financial projections and budgets
- Manage delivery of Basic Training, Intermediate, and Advanced courses and Education meetings
- Manage certification and assessment delivery
- Ensure clear communication around future courses and programs across the organisation and with key stakeholders and committees
- Organise and deliver ISUOG’s free monthly Education webinars

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder is expected to perform. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be changed in light of experience and in consultation with the post-holder.

Senior Coordinator Education Courses Requirements:

- Good first degree
- Further qualification in project management (desirable)
- Broad and deep experience and significant track record of delivering successful high quality events and courses
- Experience of budget management, cost efficiency and income generation

About the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG):

The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG) is a highly respected professional membership organisation across 140 countries, comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. We are based in our modern office in west London.

The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and well-being globally. Our mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.

Location: London, W10 6TR / Currently remote working due to COVID-19 restrictions

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 per annum plus benefits

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Please submit your application, CV and covering letter as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

For further details or if you have any queries, please visit our website. Please note that our office is closed over the Christmas period, but we will look to respond to you at the earliest opportunity.

Closing Date: 18th January 2021

You may have experience of the following: Programme Manager, Project Manager, Education, Further Education, Programme Management, Project Management, Programme Director, Curriculum Manager, Relationship Manager, Partnership Manager, Events Manager, Stakeholder Relationship Manager, L&D, Learning & Development, etc.

Ref: 95977

Lead ETE Support Worker- Homelessness

Are you passionate about helping people move into education, training or employment?This lead role presents an exciting opportunity for someone with proven experience of working with vulnerable people, to stretch their skills and develop further in a specialist role. 

Our Westminster Support Service is a multi-faceted Floating Support service across Westminster.  We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and creative individual, to join our dynamic recovery-focused team. We are commissioned by Westminster City Council to work with 750 people a year, living in a variety of independent tenures within the borough as well as a small cohort of out-of-borough temporary accommodation placements.

At SHP you will be part of one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities, a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London  - from supporting people in crisis to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As the Lead Support Worker, you will work to identify and broker opportunities for clients and provide support to them, in accessing training, education, employment, volunteering and other meaningful pursuits.  You will also, plan and coordinate the delivery of a range of group work programmes for clients.

The service has a forward-thinking approach to working with our clients, with a number of new initiatives being introduced as part of the service offer.  These include a program of peer support and accredited training programs in relation to housing and employment.  Additionally, we are developing partnerships with learning disability teams, providing surgeries for people on the autistic spectrum, working with care leavers and working with people who are considered to have complex needs in relation to offending histories, substance use and homelessness.

To be successful for the post, you will need to demonstrate:

• Understanding and experience of working with the issues people who experience mental ill health face, particularly in relation to accessing mainstream employment, education, training and volunteering services
• Experience of providing support, guidance and advice to people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill- health, and/or substance use issues.
• Experience of assessing client need and developing individual action plans with an emphasis on learning and achievement. 
• Experience of planning, facilitating and delivering group work sessions to teach and support clients, volunteers and support workers 
• Experience of working in partnership with specialist service providers or agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients 

Closing date: 21st January 2021 (at Midnight) 

Interviews to be held: 1st February 2021

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Staff Health Cash Plan and discounts scheme
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited. 

**Start dates available in February, April and August 2021**

This is a paid, dynamic, one year opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills whilst bringing about social transformation in the local community as a powerful expression of the Christian life and faith.

In partnership with various churches we are recruiting for a Graduate Coach to join our Spear teams. This is an amazing opportunity to join our experienced and passionate team of coaches who each work as part of a local church in a number of locations to deliver the Spear Programme, equipping and empowering unemployed 16 – 24 year olds to overcome disadvantage and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

What will you do?

- Coach on Spear Foundation

The year-long programme kicks off with Spear Foundation, a 6-week initial phase running 6 times a year at each Centre. We coach disadvantaged young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equipping them with the skills to stay there. You’ll be given all the training needed to deliver this, preparing and coaching group and 1-1 sessions, and support the daily administrative function of the programme. You’ll also oversee the Spear Celebration Events at the end of each programme, assigning roles, organising volunteers, and planning equipment/resources.

- Spear Career

You’ll meet with trainees 1:1 on a weekly basis as part of this ongoing programme offered to those who complete Spear Foundation, supporting them to stay in work and progress over the year that follows.

- External Relationship-Building

You’ll purposefully build relationships with relevant professionals at local organisations, and communicate directly with young people, to encourage referrals onto the Spear programme.

- Intentional Church Community

Spear Graduate Coaches are directly employed by the partner church at which their Centre is based, meaning you’re part of a vibrant church staff team and submerged in an exciting faith community, whilst remaining robustly supported by the Resurgo coaching team and expertise. Part of your role is establish a personal presence within the community as your regular place of worship, and build a strong and committed network of supporters in the partner church to help source employment, funding and volunteer opportunities for Spear. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with church staff to engage trainees in the wider church programme, helping them find community and explore life’s big questions.

What will you gain?

- Christian Leadership Skills  through continual feedback, vulnerability, and challenge, and have opportunities to practise these skills in regular staff prayer meetings for both Resurgo and the church, as well as in Spear team meetings and events. 

- Social Impact Awareness – you’ll gain a working understanding of the issues affecting your church’s community, work with the church to tailor Spear accordingly and understand effective and meaningful ways of measuring this impact.

- Excellent coaching capability, through the iLM accredited 5-day ‘Coaching for Leadership’ programme. You’ll continue to develop your coaching skills while delivering the Spear programme through intensive on-the-job support and weekly 1-1 mentoring.

- Management skills, so that you have the skills and confidence needed to become a Lead Coach within a year, and then a Spear Centre Manager within 3 years, with responsibility for Centre staff, young people and outcomes.

Person Specification

Please see the Team Guide on the 'work with us' page of our website for the kind of person who thrives with us; below are a few things we’re particularly looking for in this role: 

• Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and sense of fun!
• Excellent communication skills, confident face to face communication, and a great telephone manner.
• Desire to grow and learn spiritually and as a leader, including a desire to learn and understand coaching technique.
• Ambitious and self-motivated with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
• A-levels or equivalent are essential; degree level or equivalent qualifications desirable.

Working requirements, salary & benefits

• Starting salary from £18,500 (£20,500 in London centres) dependent on location and experience, plus pension scheme. An additional bursary is available for BAME candidates, as we work with many young people from BAME backgrounds and so particularly encourage applications from potential coaches from backgrounds similar to that of our trainees. Further information is available from our People and Culture team.
• One year fixed term contract with potential for renewal and excellent progression opportunities
• Full-time Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 5.30pm
• Flexible locations and remote working may be possible
• 25 days annual leave.
• Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings and the annual Resurgo fundraising party).
• Excellent staff development and training opportunities, including accredited coaching and leadership training 
• There may be a requirement to become part of the partner church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
• We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff)
• A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer

In 2017 Resurgo won the Princess Royal Training Awards which honours employers that have created outstanding training and skills development programmes. 

Programme Manager

Are you passionate about leadership and developing people to create positive change in their communities, organisations and in society? If so, come and join us at Common Purpose International as our next Programme Manager.

Common Purpose International is part of the Common Purpose Charitable Trust group which has been developing leaders for over 30 years. Common Purpose International delivers leadership programmes globally, with a focus on developing diaspora leaders and leaders who are working on the environment and in conservation.

Through leading with purpose, delivering transformational impact and world-class customer centricity, our mission is to work with individuals and organisations to develop leaders who can cross boundaries.

We are currently looking for you, a dynamic and ambitious professional, who shares our values and is passionate about leadership development. You'll be managing different projects and developing your skills hugely. You will also be able to work cross-culturally and be able to easily engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

The Programme Manager role is based in London for £23,000 - £25,000 per annum, and is permanent, full time 5 days per week

The Programme Manager role entails, but is not limited to:

• Planning, designing and setting-up our programmes, ensuring high quality experiences for all of our participants
• Managing programme expenditure and overall programme logistics and curriculum
• Liaising with and providing support to programme participants before, during and beyond the programme
• Collaborating with Common Purpose colleagues globally, across time zones, locations and teams; using systems and networks appropriately, efficiently and transparently
• Travelling to coordinate programmes locally and globally

We are looking for someone who has:

• Excellent project planning and management skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office
• Experience in managing themselves and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Able and willing to travel to travel for short periods of time and outside of normal working hours (some programmes with long haul flights mean working weekends and some programmes into evenings)

Alongside having the core skills and capabilities needed for the role, some beneficial experiences include:

• Experience of facilitating programmes and inspiring confidence in participant groups
• Experience of budgeting and financial management of programmes
• Experience managing large groups of participants, and organizing large scale events, conferences or seminars
• Ability to speak multiple languages

What we are offering?

• 25 days of annual leave + Christmas week (25/12-1/1)
• Growth – you will be continually developing key skills and capabilities for your future
• Impact – you will see the impact of your work as you deliver programmes locally and globally
• Diverse culture, working with driven colleagues who will support you at every stage of your learning journey with us
• Supportive environment with our internal training designed to upskill, develop and enhance your learning
• Working environment that values excellence
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Sounds interesting? Please send us your CV and cover letter!

Common Purpose is willing to consider candidates from any background provided they can demonstrate the relevance of their skills and experience.

Autism First Service Manager 

Specialist Autism Services are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Service Manager to lead our Autism First provision at Shipley and assist with the expansion of the service.  We are really keen to get an excellent manager on board, who is looking for a new challenge, to drive this service forward and maintain our high-quality standards. 

Autism First is a unique service specifically for adults with autism who may also have a learning disability and additional, often complex, needs. We provide person-centred support through an autism-specific learning plan that focuses on social, communication, physical, sensory and behavioural needs, thereby promoting personal development.  We know that by teaching skills promoting independence and self-management we can improve the quality of life for our members and their parents and carers. 

As the Service Manager your role will be to oversee the delivery and development of our Autism First provision and will have the opportunity to work alongside our dedicated and passionate staff team. 

In return we will offer you a salary of £27,000 a year, a good company pension package, 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) and an additional birthday leave day, sociable working hours, comprehensive training as part of the induction, free car parking and the chance to join a team of like-minded individuals who are kind caring and compassionate and dedicated to improving the lives of individuals on the Autism Spectrum. 

If you are looking for a long and rewarding career, where you can really make a difference to the lives of the people we support, and you feel that you have the right values, attitude and experience for this role then we are keen to hear from you. 

Essential Skills and Experience: 

• Experience of working with adults with an Autism Spectrum Condition.

• Experience of working with adults with Learning Disabilities. 

• Experience of leading or managing a team. 

• Experience of service management. 

• Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and representing an organisation at external events. 

• Good knowledge of safeguarding procedures. 

• Experience of working within a PBS model/with individuals who may display behaviour that can challenge. 

• Experience of monitoring, reviewing, and auditing information for quality assurance purposes. 

• NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent. 

• Full UK driving license. 

To Make an Application:  

• Please send your CV

• Applications sent in any other format or via any other route/email address will not be accepted

• We will contact candidates for interview by email

• Please note it is not possible for us to give feedback to non- shortlisted applicants

Specialist Autism Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Vulnerable Adults and all successful applicants will be asked to apply (through Specialist Autism Services) for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a right to work in the UK check. Specialist Autism Services is a Disability Confident Leader and an Equal Opportunities employer. Please note, we do not work with recruitment agencies. 

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

This is an exciting time to be joining Crisis Client Services as we work towards our Vision to 'End Homelessness' for more of the members we work with. We are a values driven organisation with members at the heart of what we do.

About the role 
Do you want to contribute to making a difference to the lives of those affected by homelessness? We are looking for an experienced, skilled and highly motivated person to join the team as a Learning Manger.

The Learning Manager will focus on developing and delivering a high-quality blended learning programme whilst working closely with the tutor team and the Head of Learning. Provide line management and support for the tutor team, liaise with external partners and awarding bodies where necessary. You will manage a flexible, person-centred learning programme for members who are experiencing homelessness. Manage the development of online training materials and workshops, supporting your team to deliver quality solutions using learning technologies.

About You 
We are looking for someone with experience of managing and delivering a high-quality education offer, can ensure continuous quality improvement in the learning provision, in line with external awarding bodies. Someone who can demonstrate their ability to lead and manage a team to deliver an innovative and accessible learning programme while meeting the needs of our members. Ability to liaise with external education partners to seek further learning opportunities for our members. You will have in-depth knowledge of learning practices and an understanding of homelessness and the barriers that someone experiencing might face.

To be successful in this role you will: 
•  Be a qualified and experienced teacher in the FE/ACl environment, who has managed the delivery of high quality successful adult learning programmes. 
•  Have experience of working within a relevant sector e.g. homelessness, mental health, drug and alcohol treatment is desirable. 
•  Demonstrate proven experience of people management supporting and developing individuals and teams including performance management. 
•  Hold considerable experience of designing and facilitating workshops and developing bespoke solutions

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 click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Thursday 28th January 2021 (at 23:59)

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

Location: Chalfont St Peter, Bucks

Contract: Permanent (Working some days from home possible. 2-3 days a week likely in the office). 37.5 hours a week. Condensed hours and flexibility possible.

Salary: circa £40,000 depending on level of experience

Epilepsy Society is looking for a Partnerships Manager to lead on proactively approaching a range of major donor, corporate and trusts funders to achieve a long term strategy for growth in income. The role will report to the Fundraising Director.

600,000 people have epilepsy in the UK – that is about one in every 100. For anyone with epilepsy, having seizures, the fear of having seizures, and their unpredictability, impacts upon all areas of life, including education, employment, driving, leisure, safety and personal relationships.

Epilepsy Society wants everyone affected by epilepsy to have the best opportunity for a full life – as free from seizures as possible. The Charity’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by epilepsy by promoting public awareness and education, by undertaking research and by delivering specialist medical care and support services. The Charity was started in 1892 over 125 years ago.

The Charity has ambitious plans to raise significant income from major donors, companies and trusts in order to support Epilepsy Society’s Care, Advocacy and Research work. You will be joining a strong fundraising team that is focussed, ambitious, enthusiastic and committed to raising as much net income as possible for those affected by epilepsy. The team has the full backing of the Chief Executive and Trustees who are willing to invest in fundraising in order to achieve growth in net income in the coming years.

The role will include developing and implementing a strategy for major donors, corporate and trusts fundraising, managing an existing portfolio of partnerships and winning new business.  The Epilepsy Society’s research is world renowned and its partnerships with UCL and UCLH give great appeal to those willing to invest in cutting edge, world leading epilepsy research. You will line manage the Trusts & Foundations Officer and there is the opportunity to grow the Partnerships team if potential net income in these areas can be realised.

You will have excellent relationship building and communications skills and the ability to develop long term strategic partnerships.

Benefits include: flexible working arrangements including working some days from home, free onsite parking, group personal pension, excellent training opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, employee assistance programme

Please note an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring) check will be required before appointment is confirmed. 

Epilepsy Society is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality.

Epilepsy Society is registered as a Disability Confident Committed Employer:  if a candidate declares a disability and meets the minimum requirements of the role they will be considered for interview.

Epilepsy Society also very much encourages people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds or LGBT+ to apply for roles at the Charity.

For more details see our Job Description or call Suzie Spooner on +44 (0) 7960 932 315. 

Engagement and Training Assistant (Eco-Skills internship) 

£18,408 - £19,539 per annum.

Base Negotiable

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term: 1st March 2021 to 28th February 2022.

Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. This is a great opportunity to join them!

This exciting role is a 12-month structured career development opportunity to design and deliver biodiversity training courses, including courses for younger people (aged 16-25).

The post holder will develop skills in training people in one or more biodiversity subjects by designing learning pathways, training courses, tutor networks and related publications. Our client believes this role will support the postholder to continue their career development within the green economy as a provider of biodiversity skills training.

The post is externally funded as part of ‘Generation Green’ project to create new jobs, volunteer roles and apprenticeships to connect more than 100,000 young people to nature, especially younger people aged 16 - 25. 

This post holder will be part of a national team with ambitious targets for income and impact to support our clients charitable mission. The team’s success will achieve accessible learning outcomes for target audiences by developing/upscaling structured learning pathways. 

The successful candidate will have experience engaging target audiences with biodiversity and experience organising training or community events. 

The successful candidate will also have a degree in an environment / biological / biodiversity discipline or comparable experience/qualification and knowledge of one or more biodiversity subjects. 

The post will include the need to travel to our clients locations and other venues throughout the UK, which will involve some overnight stays.

Please apply if you are interested in joining an internationally respected organisation where there are brilliant opportunities for self-development and where you can use your passion for the environment to enthuse others.

Our client follows a recruitment and selection process that is applied fairly, consistently, and without favour or prejudice, and which promotes a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged.

Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 3rd February 2021. 

Interviews are planned for the second or third week of February 2021 (virtual likely), with shortlisted applicants being contacted by telephone and/or email. 

Volunteer/Training Coordinator

 Cruse Bereavement Care (Registered Charity Number 208878) is the largest UK Bereavement Charity providing specialist website, telephone, email and face-to-face (online currently due to the pandemic) bereavement support for adults, children and young people.

We have a new vacancy for full time (35 hours per week) Volunteer/Training Coordinator based in our Wales Hub.  The Volunteer and training coordinator will ensure all areas in the Hub sustain volunteer numbers through effective volunteer recruitment. They will also ensure that all volunteers are trained and developed in accordance with the agreed standards of Cruse Bereavement Care.

This role is office based however due to COVID restrictions, staff are currently working from home. 

The closing date for this role is the 26th January 2021 with interviews arranged for the week commencing 1st February 2021.

Your application should consist of CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Please use the job description and person specification as a guide. 

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation.