PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to preventing young suicide.

1. DESIGNATION Media Manager
2. HOURS 36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)
3. SALARY NJC Scale 27-30 (£30,507 - £32,878) & 5% pension contribution 
   (plus 17.5% London weighting if applicant is London-based)
4. LOCATION Warrington or London with travel across the UK
5. RESPONSIBLE TO Head of Marketing and Communications
6. ACCOUNTABLE FOR None but open to growth
7. PURPOSE OF POST
   1. To lead optimise our engagement with print and broadcast media.
   2. To monitor UK print and broadcast media in the UK to ensure sensitive reporting in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidance.
8. KEY RELATIONSHIPS Head of Marketing and Communications and Team; PAPYRUS Trustees, Chief Executive, Staff, Volunteers and Supporters.
9. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Execute planned, targeted press and broadcast media communications programme with strong news elements that reach and influence target audiences.
   2. Provide advice and guidance to Senior Management, Trustees and other stakeholders in matters relating to external print and broadcast media.
   3. Support Head of Marketing and Communications with
      1. reputation management
      2. crisis communications
   4. Develop and maintain our relationships with national and regional media professionals.
   5. Create national and regional press communications to support all activity bases of the charity.
   6. Promote and monitor sensitive, accurate reporting of suicide by all media sectors, including drama and documentary programme-makers, in line with IPSO and Ofcom guidelines. Further the charity’s relationship with both and similar bodies.
   7. Build a strong relationship with Head of Marketing to ensure maximum exposure and impact of marketing campaigns through targeted press and broadcast media.
   8. Monitor and regularly review and report on Press Office achievement against objectives agreed by the Head of Marketing and Communications.
   9. Monitor media coverage and report findings regularly to Head of Marketing and Communications.
   10. Ensure all media and press relations activity is well co-ordinated to deliver maximum impact.
   11. Ensure maximum availability to respond to journalist and programme makers’ requests through a ‘duty press officer’ schedule.
   12. Be available and contribute proactively, often a short notice, in responding to breaking news.
   13. Contribute to internal communications in relation to press office activity.
   14. Be prepared to travel to PAPYRUS regional offices and other venues as required and be prepared for ‘unsocial’ hours and overnight stays as deemed necessary.
   15. Keep on top of developing news relevant to the trends and behaviours of young people, the nation’s attitude to suicide and mental health and be prepared to react swiftly to support the Senior Management Team and other colleagues with guidance on response messages. Contribute ideas to strategic campaigns.
   16. Provide media guidance to families, schools and other relevant bodies affected by young suicide to help leverage accurate, sensitive reporting following a suicide and at events such as inquests.
   17. Line manage any future staff and volunteers within the Press Office.

1. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications to contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its website, social media channels and literature for various stakeholders.
   2. Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations
   3. Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.
   4. Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.
   5. Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

1. ADDITIONAL DUTIES It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide 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 job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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 completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

1. QUALIFICATIONS See Person Specification

Are you an experienced manager with the skills to lead a team?

Could you deliver improvement by piloting impactful changes to processes, while maintaining staff morale?

Would you like to work in a friendly and supportive environment where co-operation and team work are genuinely valued?

Do you want to feel that your hard work contributes to a greater social good?

See our website for full job description and application form.  Closing date 3rd February 2020 at 12 noon.

Manchester Mind is working with Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust to deliver roles within community mental health teams in Manchester. To help us with this work we are looking to employ a social worker. The post-holder will work within an integrated, multi-disciplinary team with staff employed both by Manchester Mind and the Trust.

As a Social Worker you will be a crucial member of the team. You would be proactively supporting and care co-ordinating a caseload of people with mental health problems and complex needs.

Job Title: Social Worker, Community Mental Health Area Team (North West)

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £32,878 + weekend enhancements + 5% pension contribution

Annual Leave: 28 days + bank holidays

The skills and experience that are most important to us are:

• Qualified as a social worker
• Experience of working with people who have complex needs
• Ability to work in a collaborative way

Application documents can be downloaded from this listing and from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website.

The deadline for submission of applications is 9am, Monday 3rd February 2020 (extended).

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

About us

As an independent body serving the public, we uphold information rights for all. We do this by promoting openness in public bodies, as well as data privacy for individuals. As well as this, we oversee legislation that ensures people’s data is secure, accurate and robustly managed. We have a number of vacancies in all our operational departments, which are both full and part time roles. 

The vacancies are in our Business Services Team and Public Advice and Complaints Team,  these manage the ICO national helplines and related case work, therefore to meet business demands we offer a variety of working patterns.

About the role

You’ll work in one of our operational areas which will include providing advice to the public and organisations, handling complaints and concerns and providing guidance whilst working on one of our helplines. Wherever you join us, you’ll be responsible for providing clear and consistent advice, in line with our policies and operational strategy.

About you

As well as a degree, equivalent qualification or relevant work experience, you’ll need to be a confident communicator who can deal with both customers and internal stakeholders. Your judgement, intellect and initiative will give you the ability to handle your work autonomously and confidently.

You’ll need to be able to quickly develop knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies and procedures and how these apply to your role. And as legislation changes, you’ll further develop your expertise accordingly.

We are seeking a highly motivated Recruitment Administrator to join our Recruitment team based in our friendly, busy Head Office near the town center of Stockport, 5 minutes’ walk from the train station. This would be a great opportunity for a graduate who has interest in developing a career in Recruitment for a not-for-profit organisation.

For this interesting and varied role you will be responsible for proofing and advertising recruitment focused job advertisements online, in addition to the production and review of associated job descriptions and interview question sets. Additionally, you will provide first class customer service to applicants and managers and will support the wider Recruitment department with other functions such as the processing of applications, maintaining department records, Probationary Review paperwork and dealing with applicant queries.

As part of a central department of the organisation, other duties central to this role will include providing supporting with scheduled CQC inspection requests and the maintenance of related systems and records.

You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work flexibly under pressure in order to meet deadlines. You will have proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Word and Excel and will have a confident but polite telephone manner. Additionally you will have strong administration skills and an excellent standard of English to proof read text for inaccuracies and create high standard role specific texts.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are committed to providing responsive, person centred care which promotes the independence, wellbeing and social inclusion of the people we support. We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion organisation and holder of the Investors in People Silver Award.

Our range of employee benefits includes:

• Guaranteed Contracted Hours, 37.5 hours per week

• Free life assurance

• Pension with company contribution

• A range of employee discounts

This is a full time role over five days with occasional weekend shift support for our Out of Hours On-Call desk. Interviews are intended for 28 January 2020.

Prevent Breast Cancer had a phenomenal 2019 which included the launch of an innovative new campaign, BreastFest, aiming to make Manchester the most breast aware region in the UK, as well as winning the brilliant Ride London partnership. Small but mighty, Prevent punches above its weight in the fight against breast cancer and is now looking forward to 2020 to take advantage of the opportunities this busy year has brought by growing their corporate fundraising team.

Day-to-day, the new Corporate Development Assistant will provide essential administrative and marketing support to the Corporate team, ensuring that leads are followed up, the database (Raiser's Edge) is up-to-date and partners are well looked after. Brilliant IT and communication skills are therefore on our 'must have' list.

We're looking for a pro-active "all-rounder" who is eager to learn about corporate fundraising from researching new prospects, through to pitching and winning partnerships and ongoing account management. On-the-job training will be provided and you'll be mentored by a team of talented fundraising pros.

It's a fast-paced, busy team so you will need to work well under pressure and know how to prioritise your own work load. Charity, sales administration, marketing or account management would all provide relevant skills transfer for this role.

Flexible, life and family-friendly working culture and a warm welcome from a friendly team awaits you!

If you would like to become part of the Prevent team, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to our Manchester consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.

Prevent Breast Cancer had a phenomenal 2019 which included the launch of an innovative new campaign, BreastFest, aiming to make Manchester the most breast aware region in the UK, as well as winning the brilliant Ride London partnership. Small but mighty, Prevent punches above its weight in the fight against breast cancer and is now looking forward to 2020 to take advantage of the opportunities this busy year has brought by growing their corporate fundraising team.

Offering a grown-up and flexible working culture that includes potential for some home-working too, this brand-new Corporate Fundraising Manager role will take charge of nurturing and growing a corporate partnerships pipeline with a mix of new business and account management. There are plenty of warm leads to follow up due to the charity's success in 2019 and you'll be confident in seizing and maximising those opportunities.

Ideally, you'll be experienced across the corporate fundraising spectrum including Charity of the Year, sponsorship, cause-related marketing and employee engagement. A polished presenter able to prepare and deliver engaging and persuasive pitches to potential partners. You'll also be a warm and positive person who leads by example and brings the best out in others.

With line management responsibility for a Corporate Partnerships Assistant, this is perfect for someone looking to take that first step into a leadership role. Of course, we'd also welcome applications from seasoned pros with passion and enthusiasm for Prevent's mission and vision.

If you would like to become part of the Prevent team, please get in touch with a copy of your CV to our Manchester consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis and will close and move to interview once we have a strong line-up, so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with 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.

New Schools Network (NSN) is an independent charity improving the life chances of young people by supporting the creation and long-term success of new schools. NSN finds talented people and organisations, supports them to establish new free schools across the country and, through the Academy Ambassadors Programme, places high calibre business people as non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. The organisation is particularly focussed on supporting new schools in areas of high economic and social disadvantage and low educational performance.
 
By offering advice, guidance and support, the charity has been instrumental in helping hundreds of groups of parents, teachers, charities and schools to establish new schools, and has placed over 1,400 non-executive directors on boards of multi-academy trusts. Over the last six years, NSN has expanded its activities to support the ~740 or so free schools that are open or have been approved to open. With over 500 free schools already open and more in the pipeline, this is an exciting time to join NSN to improve the quality of education in England by managing the work of NSN’s Advisory Team.

 Key responsibilities

NSN’s Head of Advisory Services manages and oversees the delivery of all NSN’s work with free school applicants.  The Advisory team identify and support applicants to open mainstream, special and alternative provision free schools in areas where they are needed most.
 
The role is responsible for managing the work of the Advisory Team, as well as contributing to the work of the wider organisation, and sits within NSN’s senior management team. 
 
The Advisory Team works closely with NSN’s Delivery, Academy Ambassador and External Relations Teams to support the delivery of all of NSN’s services for schools and trusts across England.
 
Key responsibilities
 

•  Contribute to the fulfilment of NSN’s Department for Education (DfE) grant objectives, including reporting to and regular meetings with the DfE and monitoring the delivery of KPIs specific to the Advisory Team. 
• Contribute to the strategic development of the work of the Advisory Team, for example programme development and outreach strategy 
• Contribute to NSN’s strategic development as an organisation 
• Maintain effective relationships with civil servants, executive agencies, free schools and partners from across the education sector  
• Continually improve NSN’s institutional knowledge and expertise of setting up and running a new school  Line management responsibility for the Advisory Team. 
• Represent NSN at external events and meetings with the DfE and other high level stakeholders.  
• Build relationships with relevant stakeholders such as local authorities and other educational organisations to deliver campaigns and meet with campaign leads.  
• Work as a personal adviser to a cohort of free school applicants, providing clear and accurate feedback consistent with government policy.

 Skills and experience
Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong and well developed: 

• Project management skills, demonstrated by managing large projects, and/or multiple projects, teams or work streams 
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including building relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Communication skills, including strong written communication 
• Client/ stakeholder management skills 
• Line and performance management skills

 
Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following traits and attributes: 

• Leadership 
• Passion for education 
• Support of free school policy 
• The desire to work collaboratively 
• Initiative 
• Excellent interpersonal communication 
• The ability to solve problems by designing creative solutions

Desirable experience
 Expertise or experience in any of the following will be an advantage 

• Experience working in a relevant role or organisation/s 
• Experience working in/with schools, in particular free schools or academies

Benefits
25 days annual leave, with an additional day for each year of service; office closure between Christmas and New Year - additional leave not taken out of your annual leave allowance; two days of study/charitable leave per year to allow you to take on charity work, further study or school governor activities; season ticket travel loan scheme and cycle to work scheme; 10% pension contribution.

To apply for this role, please e-mail with your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are the right person for this job. Please also include details of your current salary and notice period. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as we may interview and appoint before the deadline.
 
The deadline to submit applications is Friday 7th February

HR Transformation - Senior People Transition Manager

Manchester or London

£401 PAYE or £500 Ltd

You will provide strategic leadership for the people change work-stream in support of the transforming HR programme. This role is responsible for the implementation of the Transition plan globally - working with Regional HR Directors across the Globe.

The two distinct activities include OD - developing new operating models and producing organisational designs. The second is HR people design - taking these designs and further involving them within the Business, then implementing them. You will manage the process from OD through to implementation

To be considered for this role/essential criteria:

• Human Resources experience in mobilising and delivering large scale organisational change
• Experience of working in a programme environment
• Employee relations in a unionised and/or public sector experience
• Experience within an international, matrix environment
• Organisational Design including developing new operating models

CIPD would be helpful

This is a month assignment for a very well known global organisation - you can be based in either their London or Manchester office

Would you like £500 in high street vouchers?

Well, if you know any tax, legal, finance, HR or marketing candidates looking to move jobs please refer them to us and if we successfully find them a new job in the next 12 months we will send you £500 in high street vouchers of your choice.

As well as this we are looking to grow the Pro-Recruitment Group family and would be interested in any amazing Recruitment Consultants you think might like to work for us. £500 on offer for any referrals we successfully hire.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About the roles:

We have recently been successful in securing 3 x new projects and need additional staff and volunteers to deliver them. We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable

For volunteer opportunities alongside these workers, please visit our website.

1St 1000 Days Family Intervention Worker

The First 1,000 Days Project is a collaborative approach between 3 VCS agencies to establish a new service for children and their parents who are or have been affected by domestic abuse working directly with BAME parents and their children from conception to 2 years old.

You will work as part of a small team with colleagues in Wai Yin, Manchester Women’s Aid, (MWA,) and Manchester Young Lives to deliver a range of interventions which will help families and children thrive. 

You will be skilled in partnership working, with the ability to apply a whole family approach to protect children and families from harm and improve family functioning. The two year project will assist families to form meaningful links within their communities.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week, on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £23 868.00 per annum

Duration: 2 years. Start date 1st April 2020

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers
 

About us:

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About the roles:

We have recently been successful in securing 3 x new projects and need additional staff and volunteers to deliver them. We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable

For volunteer opportunities alongside these workers, please visit our website

Emerge Worker – 2 roles available

The purpose of this role is the delivery of service user experience in refuge, ensuring that individuals’ therapeutic, practical and emotional needs are met within a psychologically informed environment.

You will work towards positive outcomes for individuals and families including reduction in crisis situations related to domestic abuse or relationship issues, improved mental and physical wellbeing, reducing demand on statutory services, increasing economic independence through debt reduction, improved budgeting and accessing employment.

Amongst other duties, you will work on the organisation’s referral line on a rota basis, assessing applicants for availability of bed space and checking eligibility criteria. You will work with families towards positive outcomes including reduction of crisis situations related to domestic abuse.

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £21 077.00 per annum

Duration: permanent (subject to funding), start date 1st April

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

PTMWA is a women-led organisation whose vision is to ensure that people, suffering, or at risk of domestic abuse receive appropriate support. We assist recovery by providing safe accommodation, specialist support services and by working in partnership with other agencies. We also run the only museum dedicated to telling the story of women’s fight for the right to vote at our Pankhurst Centre headquarters.

We are a diverse organisation with 28% of our staff coming from BAME and 20% from LGBT communities. We span the generations with 11% of staff being aged 18-24 and 25% aged 55-64. 11% of staff identify as having a disability.

Our staff, volunteers and service users have recently taken time to reflect on who we are and what we do when we are at our best. This reflection showed that we can proudly claim to be: 

Courageous by challenging inequality, stepping forward and making change

Affirming by supporting and inspiring, paying attention to discover what matters

Generous by sharing our skills, creating energetic positive links, and thriving together

Rooted by being secure in our communities, participating and nurturing a sense of belonging

About You:

You will be a pro-active, reliable individual who reflects the values of PTMWA in all that you do. Your experiences, whether in paid or voluntary work, will enable you to fulfil the role requirements but it is your attitude and character that will make you a successful team member.

You will enjoy a challenge and actively participate in delivering and developing services of the highest standard.

About the roles:

We have recently been successful in securing 3 x new projects and need additional staff and volunteers to deliver them. We welcome applications from people seeking part-time (17.5 hours) work as well as full-time (35). All roles are subject to a DBS check and we seek 2 x references, 1 of whom must be your current employer if applicable

For volunteer opportunities alongside these workers, please visit our website

Connect Worker – 2 roles available

The post holder will work with other professionals in the Early Help Hubs and deliver emotional and practical support needs of victims of domestic abuse. You will deliver the Step2 Recovery programme to victims and perpetrators and deliver appropriate interventions. You will support the Emerge service by delivering a period of resettlement support to women moving on from refuge.

You will work with individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence and abuse through provision of culturally informed and barrier free practical and emotional support.

You will work with other service providers, agencies, specialist services and volunteers in order to achieve positive outcomes for service users and raise awareness of domestic abuse issues through support and training for professionals

This role has been assessed and confirmed as open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9, part 1

Hours of work: 35 per week on a rota covering the hours of 09.00 – 20.00

Salary: £22 077.00 per annum

Duration: Permanent (subject to funding), start date 1st April 2020 for both roles

Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time workers

Support Worker

As a Support Worker you will work as a team in our residential home to support 4/5 young people in our clients care. You will follow individual care plans for the young people with the aim to help them move onto independent living in the future. You will support with their therapy, plan social and leisure activities, give medication and complete associated paperwork. You will be supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Nurses, Psychologists and Psychiatrists to ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people.

The role is challenging but also extremely rewarding and you will have the real opportunity to make a difference to therr young peoples lives.

Support Worker Requirements:

You do not require any previous experience for this role however we do require you to be compassionate , calm, resilient and to understand the issues and challenges their young people face. You should be IT literate as there is a requirement to update online care records. You must also thrive in a team environment and be flexible with the ability to work a 7 day rota, completing early and late shift patterns alongside 1 sleep ins (usually 1 per week) for which an additional payment is made. Having a driving licence is not essential but it is beneficial to help transport our clients young people to appointments and activities. The use of a house pool car is provided for this.

Our client operates a safer recruitment process and as part of this process the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

They are an equal opportunities employer who values diversity and positively encourages applications of all ages from all sections of the community. As an employer we are also committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all their staff.

They reserve the right to bring forward their closing date, without notice in the event of high volumes of interest.

About Our Client:

Our client provides residential services for young people and young adults aged 16-30 years old who have been discharged from psychiatric inpatient stays or secure children’s homes. Their aim is to support the young people using an innovative therapeutic approach and least restrictive practice to enable them to live in a non-secure community setting and to achieve their individual goals in preparation for transition to adult life. Their “no restraint” policy allows for more respectful and thoughtful relationships with young people and avoids traumatisation and consequent escalations in risk.

Location: Warrington

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Full and Part time opportunities available

Salary: £18,603-£20,344.82 per annum (£9.54-£10.43 per hour) dependent on experience

Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays rising to 35 days with increased years service, Paid 2 week full induction before you start, Opportunity to complete your Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification, Excellent career progression, Paid enhanced DBS check, Enhanced Company Pension Scheme, 24 hr Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, Free onsite parking, Life Assurance, Online discounts, Refer a friend scheme where we pay £500 for every friend you refer, Annual paid Summer and Christmas parties, Length of service awards.

If you have a passion and commitment to work with young people and make a difference to their lives please apply now for a link to our online application pack.

Closing Date: 21st February, 2020

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Healthcare Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Community Support Worker, Disability, Disabilities, Care Staff, Charity, Charities, Not for Profit, NFP, Third Sector, etc.

Ref: 91546

Senior Business Development Manager, Manchester: 

Are you passionate about leadership and Manchester? Do you love meeting and engaging interesting people in all corners of Greater Manchester. If so, this could be the most challenging, but also most rewarding role you’ve ever had. Are you our next senior business development manager? 

Common Purpose, an international not-for-profit leadership development organization, runs programmes in over 100 cities worldwide offering participants the knowledge, skills and inspiration to cross boundaries, solve complex problems and become more active and engaged leaders in society. We have been running high-quality leadership development experiences for leaders in Manchester and the North West for almost 30 years. Our Meridian programme for senior leaders has just been awarded ‘Best Leadership Programme’ at the Northern Leadership Awards.

In the 2019, we have delivered the following in Manchester:

• Two Meridian programmes for senior leaders 
• Two streetwise mba programmes for emerging leaders
• A study tour for 45 senior Commonwealth leaders as part of  CSCLeaders 
• Customized work for the English Football League 
• A Syrian Diaspora programme 
• Bite-sized leadership learning workshops for the Co-operative Group’s LeadFest 
• 30th Year Celebration events

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious professional, who shares our values and is passionate about leadership development. You'll be working in the UK sales team, engaging new and existing customers, managing different projects and facilitating our programmes for emerging and senior leaders. 

This role of Senior Business Development Manager is a full-time permanent role based in Manchester for £36,000-£40,000 per annum. This isn’t a typical sales role with OTE and a company car. It’s much more nuanced – and rewarding - than that. You will meet some incredible leaders who are making a real difference across Greater Manchester, learn about their challenges as you facilitate our leadership programmes and connect and engage with our alumni.   

As Senior Business Development Manager you will:

• Sell our open and customized programmes to a variety of customers, with particular focus on the private sector, meeting financial income targets.
• Ensure that the Common Purpose image locally is high profile, independent and professional - marketing Common Purpose programmes and the campaign through a range of communication channels – including social media
• Facilitate and chair our programmes to ensure the involvement of all participants and maximum impact
• Manage multiple and diverse stakeholders, including our alumni, customers and programme contributors

You are:

• Enterprising, energetic and curious
• Able to generate high levels of income
• Able to build sustainable relationships with senior leaders
• Experienced in managing and prioritizing a high workload in a fast paced environment 
• A confident presenter with experience of inspiring confidence in senior and diverse groups 
• Able to work cross-culturally and be able to engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives
• Able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of local, national issues and current affairs, whilst steering an non-aligned path
• Able and willing to travel to locations for short periods of time and at short notice
• Confident and proficient in the use of MS Office 

What we are offering?

• 25 days of annual leave + Christmas week (25/12-1/1)
• Global organisation with multiple work experience exposure
• Diverse culture, working with driven individuals who will support you at every stage of your learning journey with us
• You will gain access to our materials, thought leadership and programmes
• Well-established network of programme alumni, established customers and key supporter to build continued success upon.
• Supportive environment with our internal training designed to upskill, develop and enhance your learning.
• Working environment that values excellence
• Full access 24/7 to e-learning (LinkedIn Learning)

Sounds interesting? Please send us your CV and cover letter telling us why you think you are the right person for this role.

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