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Are you an enthusiastic, committed and organized individual with a passion for charity finance? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks with accuracy? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Finance Assistant within the Finance Team of Saltbox.

Saltbox, based in Stoke-on-Trent, delivers a range of services including:

- Restart – a supported housing service for the homeless with a specialism in the housing of ex-offenders;

- Carelink – a befriending and health intervention service for older people to stay well and maintain independent living;

- Money Matters – a money and debt advice service;

- Supporting the wider faith sector to work together to strengthen and enhance our communities.

You will play a crucial role in undertaking all the financial administrative duties of the Saltbox service including supporting the Restart team with monitoring of resident service charges and management of property utilities. You will undertake the processing of financial transactions including invoicing, purchase ledger, staff expenses and banking/petty cash.

Knowledge of charity finance systems, project grant/contract monitoring and the management of housing benefit applications would be an advantage.

Annual leave and benefits:

• 24 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) + a day off for your birthday

• Extra annual leave after qualifying service

• Enhanced maternity and parental leave

• Company pension scheme with salary exchange scheme

• Healthcare cash plan and employee assistance programme

• Life Assurance at 2 x salary

• Free parking

Interview: w/c 8th July 2024

Closing Date: Friday 28th June 2024

Location: Home based with frequent travel to projects in Hucknall, Broxtowe-Aspley, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and soon to be opening in Leicester in 2024.​​

As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle meals for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food. You will manage local relationships with venues, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. You will continually be looking to increase our impact by working towards targets of increased meals served to our guests, expanding our existing Projects and setting up new ones within East Midlands.​

An excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy. You will have experience of recruiting and managing volunteers, as well as programme development and delivery.​

This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, to support with delivery as necessary, which will include evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role.​

Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.​

How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.​

Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Monday 24 June 2024.​

Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 24 – 26 June)​

Interviews: planned for Tuesday 2 July.​

Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.​

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with partners, including Dell Technologies, KPMG, the NHS and Network Rail we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Coordinator role 

Due to the exciting expansion of our programmes we are seeking a new team member to support our next year of growth and delivery.

In this role you will provide crucial customer service and administration to support the delivery of our inspiring employability and skills-focused workshops in schools. 

What you will be doing

• Coordination of multiple projects and events
• Using systems and administrative processes to manage workshop delivery
• Engage with schools and volunteers
• Enhance our feedback and customer service to all our stakeholders

The skills and experience you will bring

• Managing multiple and often conflicting priorities 
• Use of IT, data and systems to operate efficient programmes
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Understanding the importance of deadlines and achieving targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Planning, coordination and organisation 
• Time management 
• Customer service delivery focussed with a desire to achieve targets and objectives
• Technology (inc. MS office, including excel and spreadsheets) and seeking ways to maximise IT in administration
• Problem-solving and using initiative

To read the full job information pack, either visit our website or download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. 

Job details

• £26,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (min 3 or 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for the team days in London.

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 MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

 To help and support Owners profile their much loved companion pets with The Trust.

 To identify individuals outside our charitable remit and refer them to other organisations that can offer assistance and always seek advice in the case of doubt.

To  raise a computerised record or case to log the call.

To help support the department with any administration process including inputting information on to our database.

This post will require a good overall understanding of the needs of older people and their pets.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 i. To listen to the needs of each Owner and accurately record information for each Owner and their pet by completion of a computerised case. 

ii. To raise and administer pet profiles and add to the database in professional and efficient manner.

iii. To call and reassure supporters during the process of pet profiling.

iv. To assist with reporting on pet profiles.

v. To ensure you record all of your communications onto the database in an accurate and timely fashion by way of comments on each Owner case at the end of each conversation and appropriately refer to Management about urgent cases.

vi. To help maintain up-to-date records and mailing lists for Owners, Owners’ contacts and volunteers throughout the course of your work.

vii. To have a good working knowledge of other roles and tasks within the team and provide ad hoc support as required including inputting information.

Case types include; Dog Walking, home checks, Short term fostering, long term fostering, pet care, talks and pet profiling

v. To liaise with all other members of The Trust to help maintain a quality service.

vi. To contribute and liaise with the team by helping to update volunteer and owner cases in the course of your communications.

vii. To help maintain filing and filing systems related to your work.

viii. To liaise with all other staff of The Trust in a flexible manner.

ix. To liaise with all Owners and members of the general public in a polite and helpful way.

x. To be familiar with and adhere to procedures and protocols, disciplinary and applicable rules and ensure compliance with legislations (Health and Safety, Data Protection, especially the privacy of members, Owners and volunteers alike).

xi. At all times to ensure and maintain a compassionate, professional and efficient public image for The Trust.

Together with such additional general duties as the Employer shall reasonably require, having regard to the needs of the Employer’s business as a Charitable Trust.

Interim Ministry Support Officer

Part Time: 17.5 hours per week.

This is an interim, fixed-term post for a period of 9 months.

Salary range: Full Time Equivalent £26,515 - £27,194 pro rata dependent on experience

Actual salary for working 17.5 hours per week:  £13,157.50 - £13,597

The Diocese of Chester is seeking to recruit an Interim Ministry Support Officer, to cover the secondment of a key staff member for a period of 9 months. The post holder will:

• Provide interim support to the Diocesan Ministry Team with a particular focus on Initial Ministerial Training Phase 2 (IME 2) provision and support for those moving into Posts of First Responsibility.
• Administer and run the established programme of training for all curates in their first three years, including the organisation of end of year reports and the Assessment at End of Curacy process
• Ensure good pastoral care is offered consistently to all involved in IME2 and First Posts and endeavour to ensure the process is a positive experience for all involved

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be committed to collaborative ministry, with a proven ability to work well within a newly established and highly motivated team. They will have a proven ability to undertake detailed work involving planning, process and organisation, including meeting specific deadlines.

For informal conversation, contact:

Jenny Bridgman, Deputy Director of Ministry: (please see advert document below for email address)

Or

Simon Chesters, Director of Ministry: (please see advert document below for email address)

The job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from the Diocesan website: (please see advert document below for website address)

A DBS Disclosure and relevant Safeguarding training will be required for the successful candidate.

There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act, 2010.

Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs E A Geddes, Diocesan Director of Human Resources, preferably by email (please see advert document below for email address) or by post to Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Warrington, WA4 4GE.

Closing date: 30th June 2024

Interviews: 12th July 2024

Haven House is a children’s hospice that provides support for seriously ill children and their families. Working for us means, whatever your role, you will be making a difference to the lives of local children and families.

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Database Manager to join our Fundraising Team. This is a newly created role to support the needs of our highly performing fundraising team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day management of our CRM system (Raiser’s Edge – NXT) ensuring all information on our database is accurate and up to date. The postholder will lead and implement our support journey strategies ensuring these can be run as smoothly as possible.

The fundraising team at Haven House is relatively small and you’ll be working across the department to ensure that we can maximise our data from our supporters as well as identifying new data needed to better our fundraising programmes. This is an exciting role that would suit a highly motivated individual looking to make an impact, helping Haven House to succeed in data-led fundraising and achieve ambitious targets.

You will need:

• Experience of CRM/database management within a fast-paced fundraising/ sales/customer-facing environment
• Experience of delivering and presenting KPI performance analysis and reports
• Strong analytical and planning skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting demands and work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Full knowledge and understanding of GDPR and other data protection legislation

For more information about the role, please download a copy of the job description and application form and return to the resourcing team

Closing and Interview Date 

10:00am on Friday 21 June. Interviews scheduled to take place on Wednesday 26 June. 

Benefits
As an employee you will be entitled to the following range of benefits:

• Hybrid office/home arrangement
• 27 days' annual leave
• Pension scheme (company matches contribution up to 7%)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Cover

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role please contact Reiko Murray, Head of Mass Participation Fundraising.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Please note, we reserve the right to interview on a rolling basis so this role may close before the above date if we find a successful candidate.

Who we are:

Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background. 

Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen. 

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

The HR Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR department, facilitating the efficiency of operations of all HR functions. This role is essential for maintaining an organised HR system and processes, assisting with data management, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. 

About the Role:

1. Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
2. Assist in preparing and maintaining reports on HR activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances and performance evaluations).
3. Accurate data entry of HR information systems to maintain data integrity.
4. Assist with data retrieval and reporting for compliance and HR planning.
5. Conduct regular audits on all HR trackers to correct discrepancies or missing documents in line with GDPR.
6. Regularly audit the HR information system (Personio) to ensure all profiles and documents are up to date. 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

1. Education to degree level standard.
2. Previous experience as a HR Assistant, Staff Assistant, or relevant Human Resources/Administrative position.
3. Experience with HR software and database (e.g. HRIS systems like Personio, Cascade).
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
5. Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
6. High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of the work.

 Why you should apply:

We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others, enjoys problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a real impact and growth. As a HR Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work closely with people from all levels of the organisation and help Muslim Aid to achieve its strategic priorities.

Benefits you will enjoy working for us: 

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days) 
• Hybrid working
• Paid time off for medical appointments 
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays 
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL) 
•  Pension Scheme

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.

Meridian Wellbeing

Senior Communications and Activities Lead

Pay & Pensions: £28,000 p.a. pro rata plus workplace pension contribution

Location: Meritage Centre, Church End, Hendon, NW4 4JT

Hours: 4 days, 30 hours a week (Based on FTE 37.5 hrs per week)

Term: 1 year (with possibility of extension)

Responsible to: CEO of Meridian Wellbeing

Reports to: Head of Operations

This role offers the potential for flexible working hours with a minimum of 2 days based in the office.

Meridian Wellbeing are looking for an experienced Marketing and Communications Lead to create marketing plans and to implement its development strategies across the organisation to support the digital delivery platform and physical activities for its wellbeing services. We seek applications from candidates with a proven track record in creating marketing plans focusing on social media, content creation and brand.

The successful candidate will work closely with all service teams to promote and enhance the awareness of our services through regular marketing and communications streams such as the weekly newsletter, promotion of physical activities and workshops, the online development of our digital platforms, and manage the organisation website.

As a member of the senior team, the successful candidate will work actively to contribute to the positive development of the organisation as a mental health and wellbeing hub, seek out and develop opportunities for partnership and to grow the organisation’s presence as a leading specialist mental health and wellbeing charity.

The post is for an initial 1-year period with the possibility of extension subject to funding.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Lead will be responsible for the development of an effective marketing strategy to encourage participation and utilisation of digital platforms in the community to improve their wellbeing. They will have responsibility to manage the content on the website, social media platforms, promotional material and communication to beneficiaries and stakeholders, with the aim of establishing the leading digital platform for community-based wellbeing services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player with the ability to develop, build and drive a marketing strategy to meet the goals of the digital platform development. The post holder will have a high level of marketing and communications skills, attention to detail, able to work independently, and with the ability to build connections with diverse audiences in the commercial, public and voluntary sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to apply and/or to further develop their skills in a vibrant and dynamic role. Working as part of a small and focused team, the Senior Communications and Activities Lead will lead on the promotion of the organisation’s brand, integrating and bringing together the collaborative work streams. The role will be integral in the continued development of a digital platform to improve access, and to raise awareness and conversion for our physical activities at our centre to achieve better outcomes for wellbeing services.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

· Create marketing plans for social media, content and brand

· Lead on the communications and marketing activities for the organisation

· Work closely with the CEO, Head of Operations and colleagues to devise and implement a

coherent marketing strategy bringing together the different services, activities and products developed by the organisation

· Work closely with the team to encourage greater uptake of the digital platform, physical activity and workshops programmes to improve access and connection with vulnerable adults from harder to reach communities

· Establish and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with regional and local press channels, as well as other communication agencies

· Update and support the creation of information and images on the website regularly

· Oversee marketing communications including promotional material and effective digital campaigns, and the weekly newsletter

· To coordinate all aspects of print production, design, proofing and distribution of all publications, leaflets, brochures and publicity material

· Provide administrative support for all media, social media, website and press related communications

· Provide administrative support for the activity and workshop programmes across the organisation, to promote, raise awareness and collect reporting data

· Ensuring copyright, collate images and proofing for both print and digital promotional material

· Maintain and update a library of publications, reports, stories and promotional material to archive and showcase the organisational development, and development of the digital platform

· Manage Google Analytics and social media reporting

General Duties:

· General administrative tasks as required of the work when necessary

· To adhere to all policies including equal opportunity and volunteer policies at all times

· Support the team in the promotion and running of events throughout the year

· Work with the team to support the recruitment and management of volunteers

· Attend and contribute to regular team meetings and supervision, as well as training sessions

· Carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Head of Operations

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience:

· Proven experience on content creation, social media marketing and branding

· A creative marketer with a good eye for design

· Experience of developing communications materials across broadcast, print and online communications channels

· Proven record on successful individual decision making from within a marketing role

· Ideas orientated to drive an agenda within their role

· Experience of working with databases and website building

· Experience of using and establishing online content management systems and databases to effectively collate and manage internal and external intelligence

Desirable Experience:

· Experience of working with business management platforms

· Experience of the voluntary sector and community work

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with people of different backgrounds within a variety of settings

· Strong ability to organise and forward plan

· Ability to lead and drive tasks towards completion to meet tight deadlines

· Manage a substantial workload and work with initiative and independently

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Excellent standard of literacy and numeracy and IT competency

· High proficiency in skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Excellent teamwork and can-do attitude

Other requirements:

· An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection and GDPR regulations

· An understanding of key current health and social care organisations

· Willingness to work flexibility and as per the demands of the role and organisation

Training:

A short period of training and induction will be given internally by your supervisors.

Please note that the job description is by no means an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities expected of a role. The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are broadly in line with the above responsibilities to assist with service delivery and other organisational matters. The post holder should also be prepared to have the flexibility to work weekends/holidays on occasion if doing so is necessary to achieve the fundamental job objectives.

The Finance Officer works alongside the Operations Manager, the CEO and external advisors to ensure WorldShare maintains a robust and timely financial system, that satisfies all regulatory and reporting needs.

Job Purpose:

To work closely with the CEO and Administration Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of WorldShare’s financial operations and help to provide the organisation with sound financial management.

About WorldShare:

WorldShare is the global Christian mission and development charity that supports and enables overseas partners to reveal the love of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a wide variety of ministries.

About You:

You are a committed Christian with an active faith and engaged in a local church. You are driven with a desire to serve God by serving the church globally.

You are a person of integrity, an experienced and efficient financially focused individual, who has the ability to develop and improve systems in compliance with needs and statutory regulations. A natural team player who can work with minimal supervision, is flexible and able to respond to dynamic financial needs.

About Him…

‘We love because He first loved us.’ 1 John 4:19

Everything we do at WorldShare is underpinned by our aim to serve Jesus by sharing His love with some of the most vulnerable communities in the world.

Christian faith is therefore central to our work and every member of the team is involved in leading prayer times for WorldShare and its ministry partners. It is a genuine occupational requirement that the person who fulfils this role is a committed Christian with a faith that is alive and active.

 Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for data entry for financial transactions and financial processing within the accounts system, for invoice processing, supplier management and administrating payments. 
• Responsible for supporting and enabling the production of financial reports and general financial administration.
• Responsible for the month-end financial closing process, to help ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Contributes to to the effective maintenance of financial controls and systems, and developing improvements to enhance efficiency. 
• Enables the production of reports to management and the Board of Trustees.
• Supports the year end process, the production of annual accounts and the annual Independent Examination process.

As a member of a small and dynamic team, we all contribute where necessary, and the applicant should be ready to undertake other reasonable activities in line with the role and the changing needs of the organisation.

Applicant Specification:

Essential:

• AAT qualification or other equivalent relevant qualification or experience as a minimum
• Experience within a finance setting or role
• Proven administration and organisation skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Confident user of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Experienced with using financial software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• An understanding and experience of the various aspects of book-keeping
• Ability to work and deliver effectively under time pressures
• A positive ‘can-do’, resourceful and supportive team player
• Confident working alone and with others, as part of a small team

Desirable:

• Experience in financial management and payroll processing
• Experience with cash flow planning and monitoring
• Experience with Sage 50 accounts software package
• Experience with cloud-based CRM systems (we use Charity CRM by Access)
• Experience or knowledge of working within the charity/third sector
• Experience of budget management and preparation
• Experience with management and annual accounts preparation and reporting

We are SANE - a leading, independent mental health charity that aims to raise awareness and remove stigma, fight to improve services, provide emotional support and host cutting edge research.

We have been working tirelessly to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental health illness for over 35 years and provide emotional support by phone, email and text, 365 days a year.

Will you join us?

SANE is now looking to recruit a Call Back and Data Officer to join our Services Team.

SANE would love to hear from anyone with experience and enthusiasm for administration and working with data. The Call Back and Data Officer is key to all of the services that we deliver to people affected by mental illness, including daily planning of calls to people facing crisis and distress, and working with data to produce research, reports and case studies.

We are looking for an individual with at least 2 years’ experience of being an administrator, data officer or in an associated role. Experience within a mental health related working environment, relevant volunteering, or strong interest in mental health is also desirable. We are hoping you can bring your interest and your experience of high-quality administrative support to empower our team as we strive to expand and improve our emotional support work.

At SANE we strive to create an environment that promotes inclusion, values diversity and provides every staff member with a sense of belonging. So, if you are looking to build a rewarding career, with opportunities for growth and development, within an established, non-for-profit organisation, come and join our friendly team.
 

Closing date:  Midday on Wednesday 19th June 2024

To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas of the Person specification (downloadable below) and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.

Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Job Title: Habilitation Specialist

Reports to: Services Director

FTE: 1FTE. Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid with the possibility of a remote base, but regular attendance at the London Office and within London would be required.

Salary: £42,000 p.a.

RSBC are seeking an experienced Habilitation Specialist to join our Services Directorate. In this varied role you’ll have the opportunity to work with children, young people and families directly, as well as developing and delivering training. You’ll be our organisational expert in all things Habilitation and be part of a wider team seeking to ensure blind and partially sighted children and young people can live their life without limits.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with a nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with a visual impairment. You will have significant experience of working with children and young people with vision impairment and additional needs, excellent written and oral skills, and good IT skills. There will be the occasional weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu will be given

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec

Closing date: Monday 8 July, 9am

Interview: Thursday 18 July

To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Why Join Us:

·Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

·Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

·Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

What You'll Do:

-Quality Advice and Guidance: Provide high quality support to managers and staff for all HR related matters.

-Effective Communication: Work collaboratively and ensure effective and appropriate communication with and between staff, managers and the Senior Leadership Team

-Innovation and Engagement: Channel your passion for employee engagement and contribute and promote a positive employee relations climate

HR Generalist Support

· Provide high quality professional support to managers and staff for all HR related matters.

· Undertake general HR tasks as required and appropriate to the role.

· Support employment-related enquiries from staff and mangers.

· Carry out administrative tasks including general HR administration as and when required.

· Work closely with core infrastructure roles, including aspects of finance and recruitment.

Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry (TTF), a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people in underserved schools.

Educational inequalities are vast, and the widening disadvantage gap is diminishing social mobility progress. Working with partners, including Dell Technologies, KPMG, the NHS and Network Rail we deliver industry-focused, skills workshops to enhance opportunities for young people (aged 9-18+).

Each year we impact 60,000 young people thanks to industry partnerships and their volunteers’ engagement across lightbulb moments in schools, through to intensive connections with employers.

The Programme Manager role 

Due to the expansion of our programmes we are seeking a new team member to support our next year of growth and delivery.

You will be managing and developing skills and employability programmes designed in partnership with industry. With support, from your team and colleagues, you will ensure TTF educational programmes are successfully delivered from conception to evaluation. You will work collaboratively with our corporate and industry partners to support teachers and students in schools and further education institutions.

What you will be doing

• Management of multiple projects and events
• Team management (experience of line managing direct reports)
• Use systems and administrative processes
• Building exceptional relationships with partners, teachers and volunteers
• Evaluation and reporting

To read the full job information pack, either visit our website or download the attachment. Please read this before completing your application as it contains some helpful advice of what we are looking for. 

Job details

• £35,000 salary (pro-rata for part time)
• Full or part time opportunity (min 4 days a week)
• Hybrid working
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Training budget

And if you join our team, you can expect to receive feedback like this from our former students: 

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your help. Without networking with you I would not have been so prepared for it. If it wasn't for Powering Potential all those years ago I would not have developed into the person I am today. So for that, I thank you." 

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role. You will be working from home and join Team Together Days in a co-working space in London 2-3 individual days each month. These days are considered commuting days. You do not need to live in London to apply for this role, but you will need to consider what you feel is a reasonable commuting distance for the team days in London.

Want to make your community a better place?

Want to enable young people to have positive lives?

Want to be part of a supportive, dynamic, fun & quality team?

Want to grow in confidence and experience?

Oasis Community Hub East Southampton are recruiting for an experienced team leader to work alongside our Strategic Community Development Lead and the youth and community hub team in East Southampton.  This positive, adaptable and talented leader will help us to strengthen, sustain and grow our range of youth and community programmes.

The role will encompass integrated community and youth support activities. Leading a small and passionate team of employees and volunteers to develop the use of the Harefield Hub space and deliver youth provision and the food pantry. The role will be focussed on the East Southampton community surrounding Oasis Academies Mayfield and Sholing and the Harefield Hub space. Working together with the Strategic Community Development Lead you will also be part of the Oasis Community development across Southampton.

Key responsibilities will be:

· To build positive and supportive working partnerships with the local community, supporting them to access Hub services and activities to develop their skills, knowledge and aspirations.

· To work with the Strategic Community Development Lead to create a plan to deliver joined up services that address the needs of the local neighbourhood, including community projects, holiday provision, and volunteer, family and youth support.

· Provide leadership and line management to, the youth project and the pantry leads, building a positive and well-functioning team that models the Oasis ethos and values. Supporting them in the day to day running and development of these projects.

· Lead on all aspects of the day-to-day administration and supervision of a team of volunteers and their activities, developing and inspiring them to develop best possible practice to meet the needs of the local Hub deploying volunteers’ strengths and acting as an authentic role model.

The successful post holder must have:

· Self-motivation, resilience, with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills.

· Successful experience of working with parents / carers (voluntary or paid work)

· Proven experience of community development and working with young people.

· Experience working with challenging behaviours and attitudes.

· Knowledge of safeguarding practices and health and safety.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, working in a community and education setting.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

· A pension scheme, offering 7% employer contribution.

· A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays).

· Policies which promote well-being and are family friendly.

Click "Apply" on this page, or go to the Oasis UK charity website to find out where to email your CV including a Supporting Statement . Your Supporting Statement should be no more than two A4 pages, must address the following question:

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualification you have, that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Monday 1st July 2024.

Interviews will take place in Southampton on 11th July 2024.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis Hub East Southampton

Full-time hours

Permanent Contract

Salary: £29,319 per annum

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889