We are looking for a reliable, professional administrator. You would provide a first point of contact for clients, referrers and other stakeholders as well as providing admin support to our team of front line staff.  Some hours will need to be worked at our office in Hardwick near Cambridge to scan post and send stationery and PPE to colleagues.  You will need to be organised and flexible with good IT skills and a willingness to tackle a range of tasks.  Application by CV and covering letter addressing the points in the person specification by midday on Friday 22nd January.  If you do not address the points in the person specification your application may not be considered.

23 hours a week Monday to Friday,  some of which can be worked from home.

Salary £14,898 for a 23 hour week (£23,966.11 pa pro rata)

We are looking for 2 confident, reliable people to support hospital staff and other health or social care professionals to provide wrap around, holistic support that will enable clients to be discharged from hospital feeling supported and empowered. One postholder will work from Addenbrookes hospital in Cambridge and the other from Peterborough City and Hinchingbrooke hospitals. You will be able to identify what needs to be put into place to avoid a readmission or future admission to hospital, within the context of promoting wellbeing, happiness, independence, and confidence.

Application by CV and covering letter in which you address all the points in the person specification,  if these points are not covered your application may not be considered.  Your application should specify which location you would prefer.  Applications should be  received by midday on Friday 22nd January,  interviews will be online and held after this date.

These posts are full time (37h/week) for an initial 6 month contract with a possibility of this being extended.

Pembroke College seeks to recruit a highly able person to be their Undergraduate Admissions Officer from 15 March 2021.

Undergraduate Admissions Officer
£31,865 - £35,845 (Points 40-44 on the University of Cambridge single salary spine)
Cambridge
36.5 hours per week, but flexibility will be required and time in lieu will be offered in accordance with the College’s policy on this.

Working alongside academic and non-academic colleagues, the Admissions Officer is responsible for running the selection process for the admission of undergraduate students. This is an administrative post requiring significant technical skills. It also involves a great variety of human contact and permits creative and strategic thinking. It might appropriately be filled by a range of people with different backgrounds and skillsets, though excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.

About you:

• Educated to undergraduate degree standard or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the structure and systems of UK higher education.
• Knowledge of the structure and systems of UK secondary schools and colleges.
• Knowledge of the Cambridge undergraduate system or recent teaching experience and /or experience of UCAS admissions processes.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of IT systems including word processing, MS Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint, databases and database management.
• Knowledge of and experience of Zoom and MS Teams.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of maintaining websites and working with online booking systems.
• Awareness and understanding of the issues that affect recruitment, especially of under-represented groups, to Cambridge.
• Ability to produce written reports.
• Excellent communication and presentational skills, capable of interacting with different sized groups of students of various ages from schools and colleges across the UK, as well as academic and administrative colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal, listening and negotiating skills.

Closing date: Monday 1 February 2021 at 5pm
Interviews will be held on: Monday 8 February

How to apply:

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you will find further instructions on how to apply for the role. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Candidates are advised that the appointment process will include both an online interview and a technical exercise.

No applications from Employment Agencies, please.

Applicants should note the conditions laid out in the Asylum and Immigration Act when applying for this post.

Scheme Manager (Housing)

Location: Cambridge

Hours: Part time, 25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 9:30am - 2:30pm)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £27,000 pro rata

Our client is currently looking for a Scheme Manager to deliver a high quality, responsive service that meets the needs of customers living in and applying for Housing within their Retirement Living scheme in Cambridge.  The post will provide appropriate management of the service and the scheme.

What you will be doing:

• Ensuring that we provide homes for people of varying care and support needs whilst facilitating a vibrant community housing.
• Managing any scheme-based employees such as Caretakers, Night Concierge or Handypersons, providing appropriate guidance and supervision.
• Remaining fully engaged in all housing related issues including arrears and money management, ASB and repairs/maintenance of household.
• Overseeing the health, safety and maintenance of the building, ensuring that compliance requirements are met.

Our client would love to meet someone with: 

• Previous experience of working in a Supported/Retirement Living setting.
• A strong customer service focus and a track record of managing customer expectations.
• Experience of managing and prioritising a busy and varied workload.
• Staff management experience.
• Good IT skills.

Please note the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and this will need to be returned and verified before a start date can be provided.

Amongst what they offer you is:

•  £27,000 pro rata
• 28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays!
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private health care
• Opportunities for development and professional training
• Discounted gym membership
• Retail discount scheme

About the company:

Our client is a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.  They work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 housing associations for developing new homes in the country, they remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.

Their work in retirement living is no exception. They believe in creating modern communities where over-55s can live in desirable, social, and independent spaces. Safe in the knowledge that they have extra tailored care and support available if it’s needed. This is all possible thanks to a dedicated and passionate retirement living team. A team that you could be part of.

Our client reserves the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that they have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible.

Cambridge, Fenland & Uttlesford Cruse require a part–time AREA ADMINISTRATOR.  

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proven organisational and administrative experience and computer literacy of a high standard required.

Part-time: 30 hours per week over 5 days

Home-based, but preferably live in the Cambridgeshire, Fenland or Uttlesford area

Fixed term until 30th September 2021

Salary £14,857 per annum (actual)

Closing date: Monday 18th January 2021

Interview date: Friday 22nd January 2021

Part-time, permanent position; 24 hours per week

Based in Cambridgeshire – predominantly Peterborough and Fenland

The Breaking Barriers project is part of the Unite Programme which works with prisoners and their families to minimise the impact of imprisonment on their children. Our services support family relationships to continue developing throughout the sentence, which plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates.

Breaking Barriers supports children and young people who have a close family member in prison – helping them to understand their situation and to manage their own feelings.

We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to support children and young people in Cambridgeshire, and to build the capacity of schools and other professionals to recognise and support these children.

An excellent team player with high level communication skills. You will have a passion for supporting children, young people and families and provide them with an excellent client service.

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

Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 29th January 2021.

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of high quality services to young people aged 13-25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

The Senior Mental Health Project Worker role will develop and deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people while developing good local relationships with other organisations.

Your role will involve people leadership and line management, overseeing and supporting volunteer counsellors in their work, client assessments and providing mental health and therapeutic support directly to young people. You will see young people at one of our bases, in schools or in community settings.

You will have a counselling Level 4 Diploma or equivalent therapeutic or mental health qualification and ideally some experience of people management.

By listening to local young people and local partners and sharing your findings with your service team, you will support Centre 33 to embed and develop a more impactful service in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

Your role will work to Centre 33’s values of being inclusive and specialist; supportive and non-judgemental; and collaborative and accountable

You will be working primarily from either our Cambridge, Ely or Peterborough bases or but with travel within Cambridgeshire.  A driving license and use of a car is essential for this post.

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part-time and flexible working arrangements

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire. We offer a range of high quality services to young people aged 13-25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

Working with your team, the Mental Health Project Worker will deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive mental health and counselling support to young people. You will undertake assessments of client’s needs and level of risk.  You will provide some of the mental health support directly to young people and oversee and support volunteer counsellors to do so. You will see young people at one of our bases, in schools or in community settings. You will have a counselling Level 4 Diploma or equivalent therapeutic or mental health qualification.

By listening to local young people, and local partners, and sharing your findings with the Someone to Talk to team, you will support Centre 33 to embed and develop a more impactful service in line with the organisation’s strategic plan.

You will work to Centre 33’s values of being inclusive and specialist; supportive and non-judgemental; and collaborative and accountable

This post is subject to a DBS check and references.

Applications must be received by 12pm, on 26th January 2021

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

About Caring Together

Caring Together is a leading charity supporting carers of all ages across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Norfolk. 
We provide information and advice, run services in our local communities and campaign so that carers have choices. 
We are proud to support over 12,000 carers and their families every year.
Our vision is of a world where carers have choices.

About the role - Fundraising officer – trusts and foundations

It is an exciting time to consider being part of our Caring Together team. We are focussing on growth to reach more carers.  Working as part of the Fundraising and engagement team, your days will be varied and might involve researching new funding opportunities, developing a case for support for a project, collaborating with senior leaders in developing a funding bid to building a new relationship with a potential funder.

You will you to get to know all areas of the charity from carer services to digital transformation.

This is a permanent, part time post, working 14 hours flexibly per week.  The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £25,000 - £27,000 FTE, and company benefits as detailed below.

The perfect candidate is an experienced, organised and determined trust and foundations fundraiser with the commitment and enthusiasm to develop and grow income against ambitious fundraising targets.

Key accountabilities of the role

• To collaborate with relevant colleagues to research, develop and produce accurate and compelling funding proposals.
• To grow and develop a funding pipeline in support of the charity’s strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of existing and new funders to maximise voluntary income.

Benefits

• Opportunity to experience working in a charity that makes caring rewarding.
• Competitive salary £25,000 - £27,000, FTE.
• Flexible working including homeworking but with occasional travel to our Cambridgeshire office (St Ives) and Norfolk office (Swaffham).
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing development.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays (eight days). Option to buy annual leave in accordance with our terms and conditions.
• Pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Permanent post working 14 hours per week.

Skills and knowledge

• Experienced trust and foundations fundraiser who can demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and a proven track record of generating charitable income from trusts and foundations in the voluntary sector and or health and social care sector.
• Ability to effectively monitor, analyse and evaluate projects.
• Experience of engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders with excellent customer service ethos.

For further information or for an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Hannah Crouch, Head of Fundraising and engagement at Caring Together. Her email address can be found on our website. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: It is important to read the full Job Pack which can be downloaded below. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement of how you meet the criteria and short application form.

The closing date for all applications is 9am on 1 February 2021

Caring Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view.

We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs.  We welcome applications from those with different strengths and the value that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community.

Caring Together is committed to helping staff balance work and home life and welcomes applications from candidates wishing to work part-time or under flexible working arrangements.

No agencies please. 

Right now, our Castle Supported Housing service in Cambridge is looking for someone like you to support the young people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery.

So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

The successful candidate will also take a lead on the administration of referrals received by the Service, as well as interviewing potential new Service User for accommodation.

The postholder will have previous experience of working with young people aged 16 to 25 years old.

The salary for this post is £18,854.00 with progression to £19,080.00 per annum.

The closing date for this post is 18th January 2021 at 11:59pm. We do however reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier should a sufficient number of applications be received.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide a supporting statement will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

You will develop and deliver professional development initiatives to meet identified FFI business needs and priorities. In particular, you will deliver training, support staff to apply learning to their work, and support the sharing of skills and knowledge internally. You will act as Fund Manager for the central Professional Development Fund, ensuring fair and transparent access.  You will support the design, development and running of a new Learning Management System (LMS) platform for FFI. You will also evaluate the Professional Development Programme (PDP) and measure and report on effectiveness and impact, revising delivery to improve effectiveness, impact and return on investment.

You will have relevant technical expertise, including in designing and delivering training in person and/or online, a good understanding of the conservation context in which we work, and strong verbal communication and relationship management skills. Your knowledge and experience will include qualifications or experience in adult education, the NGO sector and a track record of efficient project planning, implementation, budget management and financial reporting.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Monday, 18 January 2021.

This is an opportunity to play a part in delivering transformational approaches to solving what is one of the greatest challenges facing society today – to secure a sustainable future for biodiversity and society. 

The Cambridge Conservation Initiative (CCI) is a unique collaboration between the University of Cambridge and leading internationally-focused biodiversity conservation organisations whose mission is to secure a sustainable future for biodiversity and society through an effective partnership of leaders in research, education, policy and practice.

We seek a talented major gifts fundraiser with the ability to help develop long-term holistic partnerships with high-level donors to ultimately secure financial support for the Cambridge Conservation Initiative’s most critical priorities.

This role is an exciting chance to support the philanthropic development activities for CCI.  The successful candidate will work with pioneering academics in one of the most prestigious University’s in the world and with leading international conservation organisations.

Collaborative, strategic and innovative in approach, the Associate Director will be responsible for developing new, and building on existing, high-value partnerships with philanthropic donors. Key to success will be the ability to engage with high net worth individuals, senior level staff across CCI, academics and with key stakeholders both internally and externally.

This role provides a unique opportunity for someone who is entrepreneurial, passionate and innovative, has a strong track record in major-gift fundraising or equivalent commercial experience, and is looking to have a major impact in the field of conservation.

Closing date for this position is Sunday 17th January 2021.

First round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 1st February 2021.

Second round interviews for this position are anticipated to take place week commencing 8th February 2021.

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) is dedicated to supporting innovation in patient care at Addenbrooke's and the Rosie hospitals. Whether it's treatment for an emergency, acute condition, pregnancy or long-term illness, we believe that every patient deserves the highest quality of care available.

We are looking for an experienced high value major donor fundraiser with hands on experience of asking for and securing major gifts. You will lead our £1.5M robot appeal to fund a new surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s. As a strong team player, you will have the ambition to drive the appeal, ensuring supporters engage with it and donate at significant levels.

The role will entail managing and growing a portfolio of major supporters. You will find yourself working with amazing clinical teams; from nurses to matrons, surgeons and consultants – to senior hospital leaders and Trustees. 

This role is a wonderful opportunity to make a huge impact on the treatment and care offered to patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Business Analyst
Ref: DEC20205801
Location: Flexible
Salary: £34,643.00 - £38,632.00 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, Annual Leave
Duration: 6 months

As the UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB has an ambitious developing strategy aiming to make a significant difference for nature. At a time of unprecedented change within the UK and around the world, the RSPB is evolving to respond to the natural world’s greatest threats, ensuring that we are in the best possible shape to deliver on our strategy. Our work programmes range from working in partnership to deliver major conservation outcomes on land and at sea through to transforming our own ways of working to have greater impact for nature.A revision of how we measure and report strategic performance will ensure the new strategy and programmes are underpinned by evidence-based decision making. RSPB has a large supporter base and workforce of paid staff and volunteers, with many sites, partners, and digital systems.

What’s the role about

This new project adds to a suite of work to improve and align systems and processes in the strategic and business planning space. Working in the Strategy and Impact Department, you will have early engagement with key stakeholders to provide the context for delivery of a vision and roadmap for performance. This is a six-month full-time contract role. The team is normally based at our UK Headquarters in the heart of The Lodge Nature Reserve in Bedfordshire but the impact of Covid-19 means the ability to work happily at home in a suitable environment is essential and the successful candidate could be based anywhere in the UK with good broadband connectivity. You will be working with friendly staff who are passionate about conservation so if you are interested in making a real difference for the RSPB and nature conservation in the UK and globally, then we can offer you a unique opportunity to further your business analysis career.

Key contacts:

• Reporting to: Head of Impact and Evaluation
• Accountable Lead: Head of Strategy and Impact
• Programme Team: Senior Leader and other Business Analysts
• Key Stakeholders: Directors, Trustees, other decision-makers, decision support staff, key process owners, data managers and analysts.

Key result areas:

• Interview stakeholders to gather requirements for a revised performance framework
• Assist in delivery of a revised performance maturity model and performance framework
• Design a roadmap to set out the path to an evidence base for strategic planning and review
• Produce a business case for delivery of a fully populated framework, processes and systems to measure performance and report progress.
• Design and facilitate workshops and training for decision-making groups and internal suppliers

What we need from you

You will be familiar with approaches to measuring organisational performance. You’ll be able to work confidently with a range of diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organisation applying a collaborative approach to bridge and bring together their sometimes conflicting demands. You will possess excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to assimilate large quantities of information and analyse problems and options. You will also have experience of describing vision statements and preparing roadmaps, procedures and standards. You’ll have prepared business cases, plans, and designed and facilitated workshops before. An understanding of portfolio, programme and project management is highly desirable, as is experience of working on major transformative projects or programmes. Your quick, innovative, and enquiring mind means you can bring energy to multiple concurrent activities as part of a busy team with a can-do attitude.

Essential criteria:

• Qualified Business Analyst
• Experience of conducting business analysis in a large organisation
• Knowledge of strategic and operational performance management approaches
• Quick, logical, and creative thinker with a collaborative and conscientious manner
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of the role of business systems and data management in performance
• Ability to assimilate large quantities of information, analyse problems and prepare options
• Experience designing vision statements, roadmaps, procedures and standards
• Experience preparing business cases, plans, and workshops

Closing date: 20 January 2021

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position. 

No agencies please.