Our approach to technology and facilities at Friends of the Earth is cutting-edge: as early adopters of Office 365, cloud computing and modern software development practices, we aim to use proven but leading technology; and we maintain a contemporary and vibrant open-plan London office. 

The Applications team supports, maintains and develops our estate of core business applications to enable Friends of the Earth’s people and campaigns to thrive. Experts in Application support, IT Infrastructure and technology solutions work together using an ITIL-based service desk; we’re a friendly, fast-paced and engaged department that supports 180 staff and volunteers in our London and regional offices - and remote workers around England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

We’re looking for a highly motivated Applications Specialist who will be responsible for the day-to-day support of our core business applications, proactively pursue business process improvements, and participate in – and in some cases lead - projects. There is a strong focus on customer service and responsiveness to ensure we deliver on the demanding and rapidly changing needs of a dynamic and successful organisation. This will be achieved by working closely with key customer stakeholders across the business. Additionally, you will work side-by-side with our technology colleagues in identifying and implementing improvements and changes.

In terms of technology, you’ll be well-versed in the latest Microsoft technologies, and understand the nuances of cloud computing, especially the Azure Cloud, which we use to host our server estate. You will also be comfortable with quickly learning new technologies and understanding how they interface with each other. You’ll be adept at communicating complex issues to different audiences and bringing both the team and stakeholders with you in resolving issues, exceeding expectations, and ultimately improving the service we offer. 

Essential: 

• Applications and system support experience, including Office 365 and Azure
• Experience of business process improvement
• Proven experience of delivery, coordinating and participating in technology projects
• Account management experience
• Attention to detail and analysis skills
• Experience supporting financial systems, ideally including Sun Accounts

Beneficial: 

• Software procurement and selection
• Data analysis using tools such as PowerBi and SQL Server
• Education and Training Delivery

This role is expected to collaborate closely with our technology team who are primarily London-based, and so we would expect to have an induction period of up to 6 weeks in London for those based elsewhere, with accommodation, travel and subsistence paid for.

Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2019

For more information please visit our website. 

Location: London, Leeds, Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Brighton or home-based – with up to 25% time in London Office if located elsewhere, with travel, accommodation and subsistence paid for.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Could you identify and pursue opportunities to increase the number of people cycling in Wales. To include scoping opportunities, establishing and building relationships, influencing decision makers, and supporting and growing Cycling UK’s network of volunteers in Wales. Reporting to Cycling UK’s Head of Campaigns and Advocacy, whilst also liaising with Cycling UK’s Volunteering, Engagement, Policy and Development Teams. If so, then we'd love to hear from you.

Mae Cyngor ar Bopeth yn cynnig cyngor cyfrinachol ar-lein, dros y ffôn, ac wyneb yn wyneb, am ddim. Trwy’n rhwydwaith cenedlaethol o elusennau, rydym yn rhoi’r wybodaeth a’r hyder i bobl ffeindio’u ffordd ymlaen - pwy bynnag ydyn nhw, beth bynnag fo’r broblem.

Gan weithio gyda chydweithwyr yng Nghymru a Lloegr, byddwch yn bwrw ymlaen â chynllun iaith y sefydliad, gan greu dull gweithredu clir a chyson ar gyfer gwaith nawr ac yn y dyfodol – gwaith y gellir ei gefnogi ledled y sefydliad. Hefyd, prawfddarllen a sicrhau ansawdd amryw o wybodaeth cyfrwng Cymraeg.

Byddwch yn cynorthwyo gweithwyr y sefydliad ar faterion yn ymwneud â’r Gymraeg, yn cefnogi mentrau fel sesiynau codi ymwybyddiaeth a hybu gwasanaethau cyfrwng Cymraeg.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolion sydd â sgiliau cyfathrebu yn y Gymraeg, ar lafar ac ar bapur, yn ffurfiol ac anffurfiol, mewn pob math o arddulliau a chyd-destunau.

Croesawn yn arbennig geisiadau gan ymgeiswyr anabl a Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig (BAME) gan fod pobl BAME a phobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli ar hyn o bryd ledled Cyngor ar Bopeth. Rydym yn aelod o'r ymgyrch cydraddoldeb hiliol yn Busnes yn y Gymuned, rhwydwaith busnes cyfrifol y Tywysog ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i wella cyfleoedd cyflogaeth ar gyfer lleiafrifoedd ethnig ledled y DU. Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr LGBT ac ymgeiswyr anneuaidd.

Rydym wedi gwneud ymrwymiad cadarnhaol i gyflogi pobl anabl a gwarantu cyfweld i bob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf hanfodol sylfaenol ar gyfer y rôl fel y nodir mewn proffiliau rôl.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Working with colleagues in England and Wales, you will take forward work around the organisational Welsh Language plan, creating a clear, consistent approach for existing and future work that can be supported across the organisation, as well as, proofreading and quality assuring a variety of information in Welsh.

You will provide support to staff across the organisation on matters relating to the Welsh language, supporting initiatives such as Welsh language awareness sessions, and promoting Welsh language services.

We are looking for individuals who are able to communicate in Welsh verbally and in writing, formally and informally in a range of styles and contexts across both verbal/written mediums. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Closing date: 02/12/2019

Interview date: 11/12/19

EU Citizens Rights / Warmer Wales Service Delivery Manager / Rheolwr Cyflenwi Gwasanaethau Hawliau Dinasyddion yr UE / Cymru Gynhesach

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

As a member of our small projects team within a dynamic Wales Team, you will work across  one of our Welsh Government funded projects and a British Gas Energy Trust funded Project in Wales. 

Monitoring the performance of our projects is vital to ensuring that our services achieve what we set out to deliver.  The Service Delivery Manager is responsible for the monitoring, analysis and reporting of our project data to the funders and we are looking for someone who is driven to ensure we make a difference to people's lives. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Mae Cyngor ar Bopeth yn cynnig cyngor cyfrinachol ar-lein, dros y ffôn, ac wyneb yn wyneb, am ddim. Trwy’n rhwydwaith cenedlaethol o elusennau, rydym yn rhoi’r wybodaeth a’r hyder i bobl ffeindio’u ffordd ymlaen - pwy bynnag ydyn nhw, beth bynnag fo’r broblem.

Fel aelod o’n tîm prosiectau bach yn Nhîm deinamig Cymru byddwch yn gweithio ar draws un o’n prosiectau a ariennir gan Lywodraeth Cymru a phrosiect a ariennir gan Ymddiriedolaeth Ynni Nwy Prydain yng Nghymru. 

Mae monitro perfformiad ein prosiectau’n hanfodol i sicrhau bod ein gwasanaethau’n cyflawni ein hamcanion. Mae’r Rheolwr Cyflenwi Gwasanaethau yn gyfrifol am fonitro, dadansoddi ac adrodd ar ddata ein prosiectau i’r cyllidwyr ac rydym yn chwilio am rywun brwdfrydig i sicrhau ein bod ni’n gwneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau pobl.  

Croesawn yn arbennig geisiadau gan ymgeiswyr anabl a Du, Asiaidd a Lleiafrifoedd Ethnig (BAME) gan fod pobl BAME a phobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli ar hyn o bryd ledled Cyngor ar Bopeth. Rydym yn aelod o'r ymgyrch cydraddoldeb hiliol yn Busnes yn y Gymuned, rhwydwaith busnes cyfrifol y Tywysog ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i wella cyfleoedd cyflogaeth ar gyfer lleiafrifoedd ethnig ledled y DU. Rydym hefyd yn croesawu ceisiadau gan ymgeiswyr LGBT ac ymgeiswyr anneuaidd. Rydym wedi gwneud ymrwymiad cadarnhaol i gyflogi pobl anabl a gwarantu cyfweld i bob ymgeisydd anabl sy'n bodloni'r meini prawf hanfodol sylfaenol ar gyfer y rôl fel y nodir mewn proffiliau rôl.

National Programme Manager,

Active Travel Fund, Wales

(Ref SUS2773)

£35,388 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 March 2021 - based in Cardiff

This important role will be key in leading the Active Travel Fund (ATF) programme at Sustrans Cymru, taking responsibility for the oversight and management of our programme of work to deliver the Welsh Government’s 2020-21 Active Travel funding programme. This programme provides support to local authorities in Wales to deliver the vision and ambitions of the Active Travel Act in Wales. 

Educated to degree level or equivalent and with project management experience, you will have experience in programme delivery, monitoring, evaluation and reporting, of successful partnership working with key stakeholders and decision makers and of line management. You will be skilled in collaborative working, have demonstrative co-ordination and task management skills and the ability to build effective relationships with funders, project partners, supporters and the general public. Your written and verbal communications skills will be strong and include interpersonal skills, you will have a high level of IT literacy and knowledge of a broad range of walking and cycling related standards, guidance and best practice with a working geographical knowledge of Wales. You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2019.  Interviews will take place in Cardiff during week commencing Monday 2 December 2019.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Rheolwr Rhaglen Cenedlaethol,

Cronfa Teithio Llesol, Cymru

(Cyf SUS2773)

£35,388 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – cytundeb hyd 31 Mawrth 2021 – lleoliad: Caerdydd

Bydd y rôl hon yn rhan allweddol o arwain ar raglen y Gronfa Teithio Llesol (CTLl) yn Sustrans Cymru, yn gyfrifol am oruchwylio a rheoli ein rhaglen waith i gyflawni rhaglen ariannu Teithio Llesol Llywodraeth Cymru ar gyfer 2020–21. Mae’r rhaglen hon yn cefnogi awdurdodau lleol yng Nghymru i gyflawni gweledigaeth ac uchelgeisiau’r Ddeddf Teithio Llesol yng Nghymru.

Bydd gennych addysg i lefel gradd neu gyfwerth, ynghyd â phrofiad o reoli prosiectau, a bydd gennych brofiad o ddarparu rhaglenni, monitro, gwerthuso ac adrodd yn ôl, o weithio’n llwyddiannus mewn partneriaeth â rhanddeiliaid a phenderfynwyr allweddol, a phrofiad o fod yn rheolwr llinell. Byddwch yn fedrus wrth weithio ar y cyd, byddwch yn gallu dangos sgiliau cydlynu a rheoli tasgau a bydd y gallu gennych i feithrin cysylltiadau effeithiol gyda chyllidwyr, partneriaid prosiect, cefnogwyr a’r cyhoedd. Byddwch yn meddu ar sgiliau cyfathrebu cadarn yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar, yn cynnwys sgiliau rhyngbersonol. Bydd gennych lefel uchel o lythrennedd TG, a gwybodaeth am ystod eang o safonau, canllawiau ac arfer da sy’n gysylltiedig â cherdded a beicio. Bydd gennych adnabyddiaeth ddaearyddol ddigonol o Gymru. Byddwch hefyd yn ymrwymedig i hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Llun 25 Tachwedd 2019.  Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr wythnos sy’n dechrau dydd Llun 2 Rhagfyr 2019.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy are looking to appoint an Accountant to join their South Wales based team.  It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm offering accounting and financial consulting services to small and medium sized not for profit entities.

If successful you will be working alongside our team in South Wales, to provide accounting support to a broad spectrum of not for profit clients across the UK. Your tasks will include producing management and statutory clients for a number of clients, as well helping to manage independent examinations. You will be an enthusiastic and pro-active individual who loves being an integral part of a small and dedicated team, and have proven experience in supporting and supervising more junior staff.

You will be minimum professional stage ACA qualified, or Fundamentals stage ACCA qualified. We are an ICAEW training firm and will support you in completing your qualification. You will be reporting directly in to our Founding Director, and so this is a brilliant opportunity to learn from a sector specialist, and become an integral part of a fast growing firm with ambitions to be the best in its field.

Most importantly, you will have a proven track record either directly in or supporting the not for profit sector, and a desire to commit to working within the sector longer term.

If you think that you have the right skills and are interested in working for a firm specialising in Charity finance, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

From £30,000 per annum FTE depending on experience

Location

Cardiff, CF24 until April 2020 at which point we will be relocating to Barry, CF62 with travel to clients across the UK

Hours

Between 28 to 35 hours per week.

About the firm

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy has been born from a desire to provide charities with an accounting option which has the specialist technical knowledge akin to that found within the charity teams of the top 20 accounting firms but with the personable and consistent working relationships found when partnering with smaller firms.  At Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy, we see our clients as far more than just an important asset - they are part of the family.​

Focusing on not-for-profit entities means that we understand the sector and any members of our team must have a similar focus. We believe this is essential to enable us to provide the high-level quality that all our clients deserve.

We are committed to our staff’s welfare and wider development, and have a real desire to feel like a family firm - our greatest asset is our staff and so we take great pride in ensuring that you feel supported and developed in both your career and wider life.

Our founder, Andy Nash is an ICAEW ACA qualified accountant with significant experience in the third sector, including senior positions at Christian Aid and Lessons for Life Foundation. He was a finalist at the Business Finance Awards 2016 and was named by Financial Director as one of the top 35 finance professionals under 35 in May 2016. He is also a committed Christian and this is an essential part of the vision of the firm.

Main duties:

• Producing high quality and informative management accounts for a mix of not for profit clients.
• Producing high quality and SORP compliant statutory accounts for a mix of not for profit clients. 
• Providing wider book-keeping and payroll support where required.
• Provide support to clients on wider strategic area including forecasting and budgeting.
• Support clients with VAT and corporation tax returns where applicable, including Theatre Tax Relief and Orchestral Tax Relief claims.
• Lead independent examinations on clients, depending on experience.
• Supervise and mentor more junior staff within the office.
• Present management accounts and other reports to clients both via conference calling facilities and face to face.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, depending on experience, ensuring they are happy with the level of service that they are receiving from the firm.
• Other tasks as requested by the Founding Director.

Personal attributes:

Required - will be tested both via the application and interview

• Minimum professional stage ACA qualified, or Fundamentals stage ACCA qualified.
• Experience of working in or supporting the not for profit sector.
• Experience of producing SORP FRS 102 compliant statutory accounts.
• Experience of producing and presenting management accounts.
• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party to confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organised and a real ability to multitask.
• A good knowledge of MS Office packages.
• Able to travel to and work at different locations across the UK.

Desirable - may be tested both via the application and interview

• Good oral and written communication skills in Welsh.
• Experience of being on the board of not for profit organisation.
• Experience of working with cloud based accounting solutions such as Xero and Futrli.

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy are looking to appoint a Personal Assistant/Team Administrative Assistant to join their South Wales based team.  It is an exciting opportunity to join a growing firm offering accounting and financial consulting services to small and medium sized not for profit entities.

If successful you will be working alongside our Founding Director, providing PA support to him in his day to day job, as well as supporting the wider team with administrative duties. You will be an enthusiastic and pro-active individual who enjoys being an integral part of a small and dedicated team. You will thrive on bringing organisation to chaos(!) and will have a desire to make a real difference to our clients. Most importantly, you must be able to make an absolutely fabulous cup of coffee!

This is hybrid role and you will need to be happy working both as a Personal Assistant as well as a Team Administrative Assistant.

If you think that you have the right skills and are interested in working for a firm specialising in Charity finance, we’d love to hear from you!

Salary

From £20,000 per annum FTE depending on experience

Location

Cardiff, CF24 until April 2020 at which point we will be relocating to Barry, CF62

Hours

Between 14 to 21 hours per week - flexibility over split - ideal for someone wanting to fit this round other commitments such as family.

About the firm

Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy has been born from a desire to provide charities with an accounting option which has the specialist technical knowledge akin to that found within the charity teams of the top 20 accounting firms but with the personable and consistent working relationships found when partnering with smaller firms.  At Andy Nash Accounting & Consultancy, we see our clients as far more than just an important asset - they are part of the family.​

Focusing on not-for-profit entities means that we understand the sector and any members of our team must have a similar focus. We believe this is essential to enable us to provide the high-level quality that all our clients deserve.

We are committed to our staff’s welfare and wider development, and have a real desire to feel like a family firm - our greatest asset is our staff and so we take great pride in ensuring that you feel supported and developed in both your career and wider life.

Our founder, Andy Nash is an ICAEW ACA qualified accountant with significant experience in the third sector, including senior positions at Christian Aid and Lessons for Life Foundation. He was a finalist at the Business Finance Awards 2016 and was named by Financial Director as one of the top 35 finance professionals under 35 in May 2016. He is also a committed Christian and this is an essential part of the vision of the firm.

Main duties:

• Acting as a first point of contact for clients and suppliers: taking care of correspondence and phone calls - handling initial enquiries as well as screening calls.
• Organising the Founding Director’s diary commitments including travel, transport and accommodation.
• Assisting the Founding Director in organising completion of important tasks and deadlines.
• Managing the day to day HR of the firm e.g. keeping an up to date record of staff holiday dates and sick days & maintaining up to date staff training and policy records. 
• Typing, preparing reports, presentations and correspondence on behalf of the Founding Director.
• Managing and maintaining client databases and filing systems.
• Implementing and maintaining procedures and administrative systems.
• Liaising with other members of the team, suppliers and clients.
• Conducting adhoc research on behalf of the Founding Director.
• Preparing meeting agendas and taking minutes.
• Organising team events and conferences e.g. team away days.

Personal attributes:

Required - will be tested both via the application and interview

• At least two years experience in an administrative/personal assistant role.
• Discretion and trustworthiness: you will often be party to confidential information.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Highly organised and a real ability to multitask.
• The ability to be proactive and use your initiative.
• A good knowledge of MS Office packages.
• A desire to work in the not for profit sector.

Desirable - may be tested both via the application and interview

• Good oral and written communication skills in Welsh.
• Experience of working within a not for profit or finance organisation.
• HR support experience.

Victim Support is looking for a Victim Focus Officer based in Talbot Green

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The purpose of this role is to provide direct support to victims of crime ensuring that South Wales Victim Focus realise their aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime.

South Wales Victim Focus serves diverse communities, many of whom experience a range of barriers that may impact on their ability to cope and recover from what they have experienced. These can include financial distress; social isolation; reduced mobility; mental and physical health issues; substance use and lack of opportunity. South Wales Victim Focus aims to identify what matters to service users and empower them to take control of their journey. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and will range from short term intervention to deal with specific issues to more regular on-going interventions addressing a range of needs and/or supporting individuals through a lengthy criminal justice process.

To be successful in the role, you will have experience of delivering a service and working directly with clients or service users in a statutory, voluntary or community work setting, as well as working with vulnerable service users with diverse and challenging needs in different situations and settings. You will be customer focussed and deliver excellence in service delivery, building and maintaining relationships with external partners and key stakeholders. You will be able to work without direct supervision, prioritising work and dealing with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner. You will have knowledge of safeguarding legislation and practice and sound IT expertise.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as (s). In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role. If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support takes pride in being a diverse organisation, enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Diversity matters and we value it.

Locations: We are recruiting for 8 positions across: London (x3), Cardiff (x1), Swansea (x1), Bath (x1), Bristol (x1) and Taunton (x1) 

Reporting to: Communities Officer

Hours: Part time (2.5 days per week)

Salary: £24,000-£27,000 (FTE) pro-rata (Fixed term appointment for 12 months)

• Are you interested in the power of music to help people with dementia?
• Could you bring the power of personal playlists to people and organisations in your local community?
• Would you like the chance to lead a local project that will make a big impact in a short time?

Playlist for Life is the personal music and dementia charity founded in 2013 by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson. Thanks to funding from the Community Lottery Fund we have ambitious plans to increase the use of playlists in dementia care and are rolling out a major expansion programme.

This is a 12-month part-time contract which provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to join the organisation at an exciting time for a growing charity. It will allow someone to make their mark within their own community and deliver real change in the quality of life for people and families living with dementia.

Your previous experience may have been in any sector – NHS, charity, commercial, creative. What matters is that you demonstrate capability in recruiting, developing and enthusing local volunteers, delivering training and providing tangible, practical results with Help Point expansion. You will have solid organisational skills, particularly written and verbal communications skills. Experience of training or organising a training event would be an advantage but is not essential as we will provide comprehensive induction and training to support these roles.

If you have any questions regarding the role that aren’t answered in the job description or the person specification, please contac the Playlist for Life office.

Application notes

Handwritten applications and CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday, 29 November at 9AM

Interviews

• 11th December in London
• 12th December in Cardiff for Cardiff and Swansea positions
• 17th December in Bristol for Bath, Bristol & Taunton positions

This job is funded by The National Lottery through the Community Fund.

Playlist for Life wishes to increase the diversity of its staff and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from people with disabilities and people from black and minority ethnic communities, currently under-represented within Playlist for Life. 

Flexible location

The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to both the business and the People directorate in order to attract, retain and develop high calibre people to the organisation creating bold and inclusive people strategies that align to business strategy. Holistically the role is responsible for the end to end employee journey and will involve a mix of people skills such as business partnering, talent acquisition and talent development.

The successful candidate will be working for a great organisation with a developing culture and who truly value their employees.

A strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex and ambiguous situations to provide clarity and recommend areas of focus, creating a compelling vision is second nature to you. You’ll have a proven ability to strategically lead an inventive function that adds value to the leadership team and our whole service, excellent budget management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.  

Successful candidate will:

• embrace and lead change
• be outcome focussed and self-motivated
• be flexible and enthusiastic in implementing plans
• have a passion for people and culture
• be customer focussed

Closing date: 27/11/2019

Interview date: w/c 9 December

Citizens Advice recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.   We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide

and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION                        Suicide Prevention Adviser

HOURS                                    26 - 30 hours per week

Mainly unsocial hours including weekends (predominantly weekend and evening working)

SALARY NJC Scale 23-25 (£26,470 - £28,221) + 5% Pension contribution

LOCATION                                 Registered Office, Cardiff

RESPONSIBLE TO HOPELINEUK Manager

PURPOSE OF POST

To advise and support service users and other stakeholders through our helpline, literature and outreach services to help prevent young suicides. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Head of Helpline Services; CEO; Staff and Volunteers; Chairman; Board of Trustees; PAPYRUS Members; Press Office

• MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Help to deliver HOPELINEUK (the PAPYRUS national helpline) as part of a team participating in shift cover on a rota system, with a significant amount of weekend and evening working.
  2. Help to deliver PAPYRUS online support for young people and those concerned about their mental health.
  3. Contribute to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, its social media portals and in its literature for the public and stakeholders.
  4. Deliver presentations on PAPYRUS and training on suicide prevention to stakeholders.
  5. Engage with and support members and stakeholders when required.
  6. Work directly with young people as key stakeholders when required.
  7. Contribute to PAPYRUS Campaigns as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
  8. Help to plan, contribute to and attend PAPYRUS training, conferences and seminars as required.
  9. Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of an up-to-date information database.
  10. Contribute to quality control systems for our suicide prevention services.
  11. Respect confidentiality and manage data according to PAPYRUS policy.
  12. Understand your duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy.
  13. Attend and contribute constructively to regular line management supervision, clinical supervision and appraisal protocols.
  14. Attend training courses as required.

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES

​It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS prevention of young suicides that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the member of staff’s job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

 It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

• BASIC PRINCIPLES  

​The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

• CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

​ Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory Enhanced CRB Disclosure and/or completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

• QUALIFICATIONS

​See Person Specification

The application form for this role can be found on our website. 

Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications must be submitted using the online application only.

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Home Based, South West England
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978.40 to £12,462 depending on skills and experience

Closing date: 21 November 2019
Interview date: 28 November 2019

About the role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly professional individual who would like to be part of Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Service in North Somerset. This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Dementia Support Worker.

The service provides personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers, helping them to maintain their independence, access services, improve their sense of well-being, and have more control of their lives, by assisting with the identification of needs and providing information and access to relevant services. The successful candidate will be expected to have great networking skills and work on promoting the service and build relationships with a range of health and social care professionals. The person will also be visiting clients in their own homes so the ability to travel independently across the area is essential.

About you:

The Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future.

We are looking for an individual who possesses NVQ level 3 (or equivalent). Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the needs for client confidentiality is essential. You will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as great organisational and time management skills (as you will be home based) so that you can manage your workload effectively.

Good IT skills and experience working with databases are also essential.

You will be expected to work across the area so it is essential that you can travel independently.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

Head of Income Generation, Marketing & Communications         

Cancer Research Wales

Every 30 minutes, someone in Wales is diagnosed with cancer and each week, 171 families in Wales lose a loved one to cancer. There are now over 130,000 people in Wales who are living with or have had cancer. This number would almost fill Cardiff’s Principality Stadium twice over.  We are funding some of the world’s leading cancer research. The discoveries our scientists are making in hospitals and universities across Wales are transforming how people with cancer are diagnosed and treated. This ground-breaking research is helping more people survive cancer than ever before.

We do not receive any government funding, so this innovative work is only made possible through our generous supporters and donors.

Purpose of position:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to take on this new role of Head of Income Generation, Marketing and Communications for Cancer Research Wales.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be a natural leader with over five years’ experience of managing income generation of over £3 million for a voluntary organisation with the ability to develop and lead on a strategy that incorporates a wide-ranging, diverse and sustainable fundraising portfolio.  You won’t be afraid of being hands on and you will understand how to motivate and inspire a team as you build and develop the reach and income of Cancer Research Wales helping us to realise our ambitions.

You must have experience of working at a senior level and contributing to the overall strategic direction as you will be operating as part of the Senior Management Team. 

Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, a track record of developing fundraising and marketing strategies to deliver sustainable income growth. 

Also have experience of setting and managing budgets and reporting against income targets. 

The post holder will have overall responsibility for all fundraised and retail income, line manage the fundraising team and the Retail Manager, and take the lead to develop our marketing and communication strategy.

You must be adept at people management, building long-term relationships with key stakeholders including supporters and volunteers and persuasively explaining the Charity’s cause. Also have a positive and proactive attitude, flexibility and offering the highest standards of customer service.

Closing date:   28November 2019 (5pm) 

Interviews:      12 December 2019

Full time, fixed term until September 2021

Whizz-Kidz is a national charity working hard to transform the lives of young disabled people across the UK, supporting them to become confident and independent young adults.

With thanks to a number of funders, including the National Lottery Community Fund, we have new employability opportunities for young people ahead of us, and we’re looking for an Employability Support Coordinator to facilitate young people into Work placements and training through our Employability hubs.

Based in the South (Bristol / M4 Corridor), you will cover the South of England and South Wales with sourcing young people and companies to support our employment programme. You will have experience of working with young people, building partnerships with a range of employers, and managing projects.

As well as focusing on employability, this role will support young wheelchair users to become more confident, engage in using public transport, and build independence and self esteem.  Personalised employability skills training and work placements will provide young people with vital skills and experience to help them as they transition into adulthood.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the Services Delivery Managers within the South of England and Wales regions with the coordination of Work Placements and Employability Skills Days. You will have experience of writing risk assessments for youth based activities and working with young people to identify an action plan to support future employment progress. 

For more information and to apply please visit our website.

Closing date: 22nd November 2019, 5pm

No Recruitment Agencies Please.  Please note, only candidates successful in obtaining an interview will be contacted.