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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our PR Manager (maternity cover). This role will be responsible for leading the charity’s media presence and PR activity, ensuring our voice and message are heard as a progressive research charity innovating on behalf of people living with Parkinson's, determined to urgently find a cure.

Joining us at an exciting time for the charity, you would be part of a small but dynamic team with the opportunity to develop and make your own mark.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy press office, of strategically planning and executing media campaigns and a demonstrable record of securing national and regional coverage with high engagement and reach. You will have a flair for writing and generating news stories, and exceptional people and communication skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover contract (min 12 months). 

About Chapter One

Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most. 

Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the role 

With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.

This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the fundraising plan 

● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations. 

● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey​ in order to build relationships and maximise income. 

● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.

● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations. 

● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects. 

● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes. 

● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.

● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.

● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving. 

● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.

General

● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including

recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.

● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector. 

● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.

● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.

● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.

● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets. 

● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals. 

● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.

● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally. 

● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income​.

● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.

● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.

● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.

You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:

● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.

● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.​

● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.

Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.

Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Location

Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).

Contract duration

Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.

Closing date for applications

Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Notification of interview

Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews

Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

How to apply

Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and self-driven professional who can contribute to high-profile projects in the charity sector and use their skills to support our training function as it grows.

Driven by our values and behaviours, we are a high-performing, forward-thinking and solution-focussed organisation. We value teamwork and actively seek other opinions to ensure we can deliver to the highest standard as well as commit to reflecting upon our work to ensure a continual improvement culture. We welcome applications from individuals who are inspired by our values and behaviours.

As we continue to grow and expand our training course offerings, we are entering an exciting new phase in our mission to support the professional development of immunologists and healthcare professionals. This role presents a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to initiatives that make a real difference. You will play an integral role in developing the skills and knowledge of those in scientific research, medicine and veterinary medicine, empowering them to directly impact global health.

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing

Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.

Salary: £36,000 FTE

Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week

Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)

ABOUT NOW TEACH

Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.

We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Role overview

The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.

The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.

In this role you will…

• Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
• Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
• Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
• Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
• Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
• Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
• Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
• Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
• Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
• Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
• Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Who you are

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
• Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
• Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
• Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to continuous improvement.
• Sound judgement under pressure.
• Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
• Creative and solutions focused.

What you will need to succeed in this role:

• Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
• Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
• A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
• Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.

Don’t meet every requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.

In return

As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Working arrangements

Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.

Application Process

Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd

To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)

Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.

If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.

All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.

Safe Recruitment Procedure

Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Associate Director of Financial Services | Interim | 6-months+ | £500 - 600 per day (Umbrella)

On behalf of a Global NGO working across 37 countries, we're recruiting an interim Associate Director of Financial Services for at last 6-months. Reporting to the Global Director of Financial Control, this role will lead the financial and management accounting of the UK Shared Services including purchase ledger, expenses and payroll for the Global Office and UK Office. Crucially, this role will review and support the implementation of efficiency changes and transformation whilst leading the annual Group Audit and consolidated monthly financial reporting process.

Main Duties:

• Lead on the group month-end, global balance sheet, group P&L, and Group consolidation
• Lead on the group statutory Audit, liaising with overseas country teams and PWC
• Lead on the group statutory accounts preparation and SORP accounting adjustments
• Along with the Global Director of Financial Control, lead a review of the team structure and processes, offering and implementing efficiency changes and recommendations
• Oversee and lead the global support office month-end, including all management accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support external tax advisor in Group VAT review
• Manage and support the Purchase Ledger and Expenses Manager, Payroll Manager, Group Accounting and Management Accounting teams ensuring a strong controls environment
• Support the ongoing process transformation projects
• Line manage the Financial Accountant and oversee group balance sheet control and country scorecards

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with proven experience managing multi-disciplined teams
• Experience of change management, developing systems and implementing solutions
• Multi-entity consolidations experience
• Audit leadership experience
• Multi-currency, overseas office, and remote management experience
• Ideally experience with SUN Systems and Agresso Payroll

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Development Manager - Major Gifts (Hybrid)
£44,154 per annum | Fixed-Term Contract (6 months) | Kingston upon Thames

Are you ready to create an impact and secure transformative gifts that will shape the future of education for our students? Kingston University is seeking a Development Manager - Major Gifts to build meaningful relationships and support our mission to deliver outstanding student experiences.

What You'll Do

As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will:

• Manage a targeted portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, corporates, and trusts, securing four-figure and higher donations.
• Build meaningful relationships with donors to support Kingston University's ambitious growth strategy.
• Work cooperatively across teams to align fundraising efforts with the University's goals.
• Deliver against income targets and foster long-term donor engagement.
• Contribute to the continued success of the Development, Alumni Relations, and Engagement (DARE) team.

Why Choose Us?

• Generous Benefits: Enjoy 35 days' annual leave (full-time employee), a comprehensive pension scheme, season ticket loans, and access to discounted courses and LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexible Working: Benefit from a hybrid working model with 2-3 days on campus per week and flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.
• Career Development: Be part of a supportive team that values growth and learning, with opportunities to develop your fundraising expertise further.
• Meaningful Impact: Join an organisation where your work directly contributes to delivering exceptional education and student outcomes.

What Makes This Role Unique?

• Ambitious Vision: Kingston University recently received a triple TEF Gold rating, recognising its outstanding teaching and student experience. Your work will support our efforts to maintain and expand this excellence.
• Exciting Opportunities: As part of a team embarking on a three-year growth strategy, you'll help shape transformative giving initiatives.
• Cooperative Culture: Work within the DARE team, where collaboration and a shared sense of purpose are integral to success.

Your Skills and Experience

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience securing four-figure and higher donations, ideally within higher education or a related sector.
• Possesses outstanding relationship management and communication skills.
• Thrives in a pioneering and creative environment, taking initiative to meet ambitious goals.
• Is driven to grow a portfolio of donors while delivering exceptional stewardship.
• Has a flexible approach, ready to work beyond standard hours when needed.

About Kingston University

For over 125 years, Kingston University has been a beacon of education excellence. Our ambitious Town House Strategy focuses on embedding future-ready skills into our curriculum, driving research innovation, and fostering partnerships. At the heart of this mission is the DARE team, whose work ensures Kingston's continued success and positive impact on students, alumni, and the community.

Ready to Join Us?

Apply by Sunday, 2 February 2025 (11:59 PM).
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday, 18 February 2025, including a short presentation showcasing your fundraising skills.

Start your journey with us and make a real difference to the future of education. Together, we'll transform lives through the power of philanthropy.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety expert who enjoys working in a busy and challenging role?

Do you have the ability to devise health and safety strategies across various sites within universities?

Job title: Director of Health & Safety

Location: A short walk from Holborn Underground station

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000

Contract type: 6 months fixed term contract

Hours: Full time, 37 hours

Pattern of work: Hybrid

Working for one of UK's most prestigious universities, you will report to the University's Secretary, and work closely with the Director of Health & Safety to develop and deliver the University's health and safety strategies, across all its various sites.

As senior member of the Leadership Team you will provide expert advice to the Executive Board, Senior Leadership Teams, and the Board of Governors. You will oversee the existing health and safety team and ensure it is delivering an excellent service across all the university's sites.

You will work closely with the Director of Estates to ensure a strong Health and Safety strategy is embedded across the university, including long term and short-term strategies.

In your role as Director of Health & Safety you will build and maintain strong relationships with many internal and external stakeholders including Health and Safety Executives, and Fire Authorities. You will conduct fire risk assessments and implement action plans for fire safety management across all sites whilst ensuring the advancing health and safety culture is embedded in all practices.

Ensuring the university's compliant with all statutory obligations and best practices in health and safety management is a significant aspect of your role.

Your in-depth knowledge of health and safety including fire safety makes you an attractive candidate for this role. Any experience of designing, implementing, and delivering an effective health and safety strategy within the education sector is highly advantageous.

If you are interested in applying for the position of Director of Health and Safety through TPP Recruitment please do so by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young People service in Bracknell.

£24,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Night Support Workers enable people with particular needs to manage their tenancies and live independent lives of their choosing in the community. Night Support Workers are responsible for ensuring continuity of a support service at night and for keeping customers and the building safe.

For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organized
- Able to apply the right balance of care and support dependant on the needs of the customer
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
- Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
- Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
- Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
- Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
- Ability to adhere to Look Ahead's professional boundaries policy

What you'll bring:

Essential:
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Young People Service in Bracknell.

£24,960.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. In some services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices.

For a full job description, please visit our website jobs.lookahead.org.uk

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

About you:

Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Flexible
Open to feedback and self development
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:

Essential:

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, or experience within charity/social care sector

Desirable:

Relevant specialism experience

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Personal Assistant to the CEO
Duration: Temporary 8 - 12 weeks
Working hours: 4 days per week, 9:00-17:00
Hourly pay: £16 - £25 per hour depending on experience
Location: London (office based role, nearest station is Knightsbrige)

About the Role
Charity People is proud to partner with a multi-disciplinary membership organisation connecting science and business. We are seeking a skilled Personal Assistant to provide essential administrative and organisational support to the Chief Executive (CEO) and Board of Trustees. This is an additional resource to support existing 2 part-time PA's during a busy period.
In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth operation of executive functions, HR administration, contributing to the efficiency and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities
* Executive Support:
o Provide administrative assistance to the CEO, including diary management, travel arrangements, and preparation of reports and presentations.
o Communicate confidentially with Trustees and other stakeholders.
o Organise internal management and staff meetings, including catering and logistics.
* Governance Support:
o Assist in the preparation and distribution of Board agendas, papers, and minutes.
o Act as a liaison between the CEO, Board of Trustees, and advisory committees.
* HR and Personnel Administration:
o Manage HR records, including contracts, references, and training requirements.
o Provide administrative support for staff recruitment and personnel meetings.
o Maintain accurate and confidential HR systems.
* Other Responsibilities:
o Organise events and provide occasional venue support.
o Undertake ad hoc research and administrative projects as directed by the CEO.

Essential Experience
* Previous experience supporting senior executives and Boards, with strong minute-taking skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Planner.
* Exceptional organisational and administrative abilities with the capacity to handle confidential information discreetly.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently at all levels.
* A proactive and adaptable mindset, capable of multitasking and meeting tight deadlines.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity and are immediately available, please send your CV as soon as possible as we are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

There will be an initial interview via Teams on 21st/22nd January with a view to meet the CEO in person and for successful person to start as soon as possible, therefore we are looking for people who are available immediately.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: £44,154
Contract: 6 month FTC – possibility to extend
Location: South London – Hybrid 2-3 days per week
Closing date: Sunday 2nd February
Benefits: 35 days annual leave (inc. Bank Holidays), discounts via Perks at Work, access to discounted courses across the University

We have an exciting new vacancy for a Development Manager - Major Gifts working for a London-based university, reporting to the Head of Development. As Development Manager specialising in Major Gifts, you will be a core part of the Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team, which is at the beginning of an ambitious new three-year strategy.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining warm relationships with a number of engaged individual high-value donors, through strong communication and stewardship skills. You’ll also support the success of the new 3-year strategy by identifying new funding opportunities and building relationships with new high-value audiences.

To be successful as the Development Manager – Major Gifts you will need:

• Experience securing 4 figure gifts and above, ideally in an educational charity or the higher education sector.
• Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with donors, with strong written and verbal communication skills to keep audiences engaged.
• An ambitious and pro-active outlook, confident and motivated by the challenge of growing your portfolio of donors.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
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Salary: £25,250 - £30,044 per annum plus Inner London Weighting of £4,199

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth

Working hours: 35 hours per week. Working on a rota covering 7 days a week, early shifts (8am-3.30pm) and late shifts (2.30pm-10pm)

Contract: Permanent

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Who we are -Cranstoun is a social justice and harm reduction charity. We offer a wide range of services across England including housing & homelessness, substance use, domestic abuse, children & young people and criminal justice.

About the job -An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supported housing service in Wandsworth.  The service has 30 units of accommodation across 5 sites. This role will work in our high support house (8 beds) which has recently adopted a flexible tolerance to drug use approach.

 You will be part of a team providing support to 8 residents in the service and will be required to work on a rota basis that includes every other weekend. The service is set up to support residents to stabilise their substance use, focusing on harm reduction whilst improving independent living skills and achieving their individual goals. As a keyworker, you would keywork 1 or 2 residents, providing support and advice through regular planned keywork sessions. In addition you would work closely with our partner organisations to ensure that the residents receive support tailored to their needs. You would also contribute to the running of in-house groups and sessions as well as external activities and days out

You will receive on the job training and support as well as access to a wide range of learning opportunities both from Cranstoun and partner organisations. We are looking for applicants with experience of providing support to people with multiple disadvantages, experience of working in a supported housing setting would also be advantageous. If you would like to be part of a dedicated team with a can-do attitude, committed to working towards positive outcomes with our residents, we would like to hear from you.

To download an application, please visit the website via the apply button.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept CVs.

Closing date: 27th January 2025.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.

Registered Charity No: 1061582

Our client, a prestigious university in London, is seeking to recruit a full-time (35 hours per week) temporary Programmes Officer to provide support the delivery of their taught programmes.

This role is starting as soon as possible, and running until 22 nd March in the first instance. Their taught programme runs from Thursday to Saturday, and you will be required to work a full day on Saturday. However, you will be able to take Monday off in lieu.

You will be required to work on site 2 days per week, Thursday and Saturday, and the remainder remote.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the student lifecycle from pre-enrolment to graduation.
• Responding to student and academic inquiries (both face-to-face and via email) within agreed timeframes, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Assisting senior programme officers with student assessment processes
• Using systems and databases (e.g. student records systems and virtual learning environments) in accordance with best practice.

To be considered for this position, you should have prior experience in a similar role and meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience working in an academic department or university setting.
• Experience working with visiting lecturers and academics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.

Candidates must be available immediately or at short notice to be considered.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please register your interest by submitting your CV in Word format below.