The job of a Save the Children's UK Media Manager is fast-paced and fulfilling.

• Do you have a successful track record of  driving media coverage with demonstrable results?
• Do you have proven knowledge of the UK media landscape covering news, consumer and PR?
• Are you passionate about influencing decision makers to achieve change?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head of the News Team, the Media Manager is an active member of the Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns department which is responsible for driving political agendas both nationally and globally.

The Media Manager will play a key role in increasing public awareness of Save the Children UK and promoting the work we do with a particular focus on amplifying our policy, research and campaigning work to improve the children we aim to protect.  

Key duties will involve collaborating with campaigners across the charity to identify newsworthy media opportunities, writing strong media pitches, press releases, statements which generate maximum impact and comment pieces and pitching stories.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The Media Manager will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Media Manager will be a key focal point for media management at time of humanitarian disasters, large global international launches and influencing opportunities. Key duties will focus on:

• Providing input into the generation, writing and production of impactful content which influences policy makers and key stake holders

• Collaborating cross-organisationally, influencing teams and achieving good media outcomes for UK and International issues

• Responding quickly to breaking news both in the UK and internationally to project our programme issues into high profile media

• Building media partnerships to keep our work and issues in the news

• Helping to bring on board influential commentators to create debate around and champion our issues

• Leading on developing strategies to publicise fundraising appeals for slow onset crises or emergency responses

• Mapping, building and maintaining relationships with key journalists, editors, commentators, opinion formers, bloggers and documentary makers

• Protecting Save the Children's reputation, developing and implementing crisis management media strategies and rebuttal (when required)

• Acting as a spokesperson for Save the Children (when required)

• Travelling across the UK and overseas to provide effective media support to Save the Children initiatives and campaigns (when possible and required)

• Taking turns on the out of hours rota

Person Profile

Experience

• Degree in journalism, communications, international development or related field

• Significant experience in news journalist, press officer or other type of media handling role

• Experience writing key messages such as press releases, media briefings and opinion pieces which generate excellent coverage across different types of national and global media

• Experience of project managing complex media outcomes across different outlets and across different countries

Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate complex information quickly and concisely

• Ability to effectively project manage in scenarios of competing priorities and high pressure

• Ability to influence decision makers to achieve change

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Closing date: 18th April

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

• 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility to extend
• Ideal start date mid-July 2021
• Highgate, London N6 (current home working during lockdown)

Looking for a leadership role in an organisation dedicated to improving the rights of people living with HIV?

We’re the UK’s HIV rights charity. We work to stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, and to end new HIV transmissions. Our expertise, research and advocacy secure lasting change to the lives of people living with and at risk of HIV.

We’re looking for an outstanding individual to join us in a key leadership position, providing strategic direction to both the Policy & Campaigns Team and the Communications Team. You’ll need to be driven by a passion for health equality and human rights and have:

• Substantial policy and campaigning experience
• A strong understanding of communications in the voluntary sector
• Excellent leadership and management skills, and
• An ability to represent National AIDS Trust at the highest levels.

In return we offer a varied and challenging role working in a supportive and flexible work environment. You will play a key role as a member of our Senior Management Team and will help shape future strategies and plans. 

It’s a time of incredible opportunity in HIV, within an exceptionally challenging external environment. But we have the evidence, the skills, the relationships and the energy to make a real difference. We hope that you’ll want to be part of that.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity informally with Deborah Gold, Chief Executive, please contact Stef McCarthy in the first instance.

Interviews: 7 May 2021

Closing date for applications: 9 am on 27 April 2021

The application pack can be downloaded from our website, or by sending an e-mail quoting the job title, together with your name and address or by calling us.  All materials are available in alternative formats upon request.

National AIDS Trust is committed to equality and diversity and particularly encourages applications from people living with HIV, gay and bisexual men, trans and non-binary people, and people from black and minority ethnic communities.

We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making reasonable adjustments wherever possible.

The National AIDS Trust (NAT) is a Registered Charity No: 297977 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No.2175938 (registered in England and Wales). 

About HeartEdge

HeartEdge is a movement for renewal within the Church which supports churches in blending their mission around four key areas: Congregation, Commerce, Culture and Compassion. It provides opportunity for churches to learn from each other, celebrate success and plan for the future. “At the heart. On the edge” is the vision statement developed by the congregation of St Martin’s, who initiated HeartEdge.

This job fast tracks development of a commercial consultancy and the germination of a HeartEdge commercial team.  We want to prototype support for distinctive and effective commercial ventures – new businesses – run by churches. As a core component of HeartEdge we want to highlight examples of effective commercial development and evidence the contribution commercial work brings to the church. Excellent research, communication and relationship building skills are all a key part of this dynamic role. 

About the role

With HeartEdge churches across Church of England diocese work, to raise capacity and support development of commercial activity in Church of England via:

• Culture shift – enabling churches to embrace commercial practice and manage income generation
• Assistance in scoping, budging and business plan development – ensuring viable schemes
• Support in securing capital – linking to funders and support
• Local brokerage – connecting start up or business to effective local infrastructure resources
• Set up guidance – including governance, registration, marketing, communication and people management

To promote distinctive commercial practice for churches – in a changed landscape following the pandemic.  To nurture commercial business models that generate income and employment, generating surplus and valuing customers and employees.  This is about balancing money and mission, present “at the heart, on the edge”.

We are looking to fill two vacancies (one full time and one part time).

This is an interesting, wide ranging and supporting role requiring a broad range of skills.  You will be working directly with the HeartEdge Development Coordinator, to support the blossoming team of HeartEdge, therefore commercial experience, excellent communication and relationship building skills are a key part of this role. 

While working with HeartEdge, this role will also offer a rich overview of the various aspects of St Martin’s. The job involves travel to St Martin’s, churches in the network and to HeartEdge events and meetings. This will sometimes involve overnight stays.

For more information please visit St Martin-in-the-Fields website.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please email the following to HR by 5 pm on 18 April 2021:

• A supporting statement, explaining why you believe you can do this role
• A comprehensive CV detailing your relevant achievements in each role, and including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (we will not contact any referees without your consent)

If you would like to chat about this role, please email Human Resources Team and we will arrange to call with you.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 April 2021, by arrangement - via zoom or in person following covid risk assessment.

Contract length: 12 months fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension

FTE: Full-time role (35 hours/week)

Salary range: £40-45k, depending on experience About the role

EngineeringUK is a not-for-profit organisation, which works in partnership with the engineering community to inform and inspire young people and grow the number and diversity of tomorrow’s engineers. We work locally, regionally and nationally with a wide range of organisations across business and industry, education, professional institutions and the third sector to understand the engineering sector and the skills it requires and to develop and promote effective initiatives to inspire young people to consider a career in engineering.

At EngineeringUK we use evidence to make a real difference. Through research insight, we work to improve the impact of 150 organisations, as well as our own, in making a positive difference to young people’s lives and securing the diverse engineering workforce the UK needs to thrive. This is an exciting opportunity to manage our evaluation programme and shape how we use it to inform our own and others’ practice.

You will be the operational lead on:

• managing evaluation of our educational programmes, assessing their impact with an emphasis on groups historically underrepresented in the engineering profession
• working with colleagues to embed learnings from evaluation findings into our future activities and the wider evidence base on the impact of engineering outreach activity
• developing advice and guidance on evaluation and impact measurement to support the engineering outreach community in more systemically and robustly evaluating their activity

You will think critically about the evidence required to meaningfully examine the impact of STEM outreach activities across a complex landscape, manage the practicalities and logistics of collecting/analysing these data, and report findings to internal and external stakeholders. We are therefore looking for an experienced monitoring and evaluation professional.

You will report to the Research and Impact Manager and be based at the EngineeringUK offices at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN with occasional travel in the UK, though all staff are currently working from home in line with government guidelines.

Applying for this role

EngineeringUK is an inclusive organisation. We welcome everyone from all talents and backgrounds and enjoy working together on many projects that draw on people’s skills and perspectives from across the organisation. Each applicant is assessed solely on the basis of personal merit and qualifications, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Please send a CV and statement in support your application (detailing how you fulfil the key criteria for the role)  quoting the job title in the subject of your email. Your personal statement should include a short paragraph on each of the criteria listed in the person specification to show why you would be a suitable candidate for this role.

The deadline for applications is before 12:00 noon on 26th April 2021. Interviews will be held virtually, with first interviews taking place on the 6th & 7th May and second interviews on the 13th & 14th May

The Communications Officer helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by developing and implementing integrated communications campaigns which promote, protect, and raise Guide Dogs’ profile amongst key target audiences. In addition, working with Guide Dogs’ brand purpose, contribute to brand awareness and growth.

The role is a wide-ranging and creative and will be required to work closely alongside key stakeholders including a diverse Communications team which has a broad remit consisting of internal communications, national PR and media relations, ambassador and celebrity management, and stakeholder engagement.

This role can be based from London or our Reading Hub with some travel required between both locations.

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. As a charity, we’re always keen to support flexible working as best we can. We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people.

More details about this role, the Organisation and the recruitment process can be found in the attached candidate pack and job description.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Diversity

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, and provide help to those with sight loss, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Experience of working within a busy press office and as part of an integrated communications team.
• A track record of identifying, developing, and securing high quality media opportunities which meet strategic objectives and KPIs.
• Experience of bringing our Brand and services to life by telling people’s real-life stories in an engaging, inspiring, and respectful way.
• Ability to build a rapport and strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interest and/or experience working in the charity or public sector.
• Experience of working as part of a geographically dispersed organisation.
• Experience of developing and implementing multi-channel, integrated communications plans with measurable KPIs.
• Experience with developing engaging, creative content for owned digital channels.

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. As part of your application ensure you provide to evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description.

The system does have a time limit, we would advise you to complete your answers and copy and paste into the online form once finalised. Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Remember to refer to the attached job description and candidate pack for more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Trusts Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team at Ormiston Families. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the work that we do and will support our successful team in securing long term income from trusts and foundations and statutory sources. You will have experience of delivering results from trust fundraising and will be familiar with managing relationships with charitable trusts and foundations.

Working within a small team you will be expected to work collaboratively and effectively from day one. You will be driven by the work that we do and confident in approaching and securing funding to support existing and new services as well as securing vital unrestricted income.

You will have excellent written communications skills with the ability to develop compelling funding applications. You will also have effective inter-personal skills ensuring that you work closely with teams across the organisation. Experience of fundraising through trusts is essential for this role.

For an application pack or to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 23rd April 2021

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

Senior Salesforce Manager

Reports to:              Delivery Director

Direct reports:         Business Analyst; Systems Analyst

Location:Remote working, with 2 days/week in London (Shepherds Bush) on return

Contract:Fixed term contract until end of August 2022, with a view to being made permanent

Pattern:                    Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Closing date:           Midnight on 5th April 2021

Salary:                      circa £50,000

About the role:

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our friendly non-profit education venture and take responsibility for the ongoing development of the CRM infrastructure that underpins our work. We have grown out of an outstanding multi academy trust and now provide curriculum programmes to over 550 schools around the UK that transform the way in which subjects are taught. The role holder will need at least three years’ experience working on Salesforce, a Salesforce Administrator Certificate, and experience working in an agile environment. They will lead a small but nimble team and also work hands-on in understanding requirements and undertaking development work. We are looking for someone able to work with high autonomy, who can build strong internal relationships and processes and hold the vision for the CRM architecture to ensure this is fit for purpose as we scale.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Systems maintenance and development
• Ensuring the systems evolve in a way that supports the long-term vision of the venture
• Oversee ongoing maintenance and development of Ark Curriculum Plus’ Salesforce system
• Work with senior stakeholders to understand the business’ priorities and requirements and ensure that the team delivers solutions which meet these needs
• Undertake business analysis or medium-complexity development work
• Manage systems risk, including acting as the GDPR representative for the organisation, liaising with Ark Data Protection Officer and organizing induction or refresher training when required
• Set expectations and put in place processes to ensure adequate systems documentation

Relationship with wider organisation

• Understand business processes within each team, so that systems developments provide the best possible support
• Work with the Executive team to ensure systems project prioritisation matches organisational priorities
• Refine and embed organizational processes and ways of working to instill agile thinking and efficient workflows into the organisation  
• Oversee the provision of analysis and reporting from our systems to support strategic decision making

Team leadership

• Lead, coach and manage the Systems team members to deliver a consistently high performance to meet defined goals and objectives
• Support the personal development of a small, yet ambitious team of Salesforce administrators and business analysts
• Oversee the Systems team budget and headcount and ensure expenditure is kept within plan and processed in line with policy and procedures

General

• To identify and carry out any other duties which fall within the scope, spirit and purpose of the post as requested.

Key Requirements:

Experience, knowledge and skills

• Salesforce Administrator Certificate
• At least three years’ of Salesforce experience
• Experience of delivering a roadmap of Salesforce developments within an organisation and overseeing system development processes and systems risk
• A proven track record of building and leading successful teams.
• Capability to undertake Salesforce development work and testing to meet requirements of low to medium complexity.
• Experience of working in an agile way, managing delivery through sprints.
• Ability to multi-task and re-prioritise workload quickly while at the same time supporting direct reports.
• A strong communicator with a proven ability to influence cross functionally and build strong internal relationships.
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment.
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, ambitious organisation.
• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Skills:

• Educated to degree level
• Agile Project Management qualification
• Experience in working with integrated digital platforms
• Strong understanding of the performance management cycle and how to drive a high performance culture
• Highly numerate with experience of financial planning, management and reporting
• Strong negotiation skills and experience of working with third party suppliers and holding them to a brief
• An understanding of the opportunities and challenges of working in the non-profit sector
• Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

About Us

Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed. We believe that great curriculum design and delivery leads to improved teaching and learner outcomes, which impacts positively on children’s life chances.

Our commitment is to empower and equip schools to provide high quality subject teaching, through curriculum and integrated professional development, in order to develop young people’s subject mastery.

We are grown out of one of the highest performing Multi Academy Trust’s in the UK. Our connection with Ark gives us our experience and our specialist expertise earned while we developed and taught curriculum across our own network of 37 successful academies in the UK.

Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, are now used by over 500 schools in the UK, including the 37 schools in the Ark network, and last year, 93% of the schools that joined us continued with the programme.  Having pioneered the mastery approach and been recognised by Ofsted, we also influenced the adoption by the Department for Education of a mastery approach to teaching mathematics. It has been proven through independent impact trials that learners on our programmes make additional months’ progress.

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted bymidnight on 5th April 2021 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. 

The Eveson Charitable Trust is looking for an experienced Grants Officer to join its small team based in Worcester. You'll be responsible for reviewing applications and helping to prepare application summaries for the Trustees so the ability to read and interpret charity accounts and budgets is key, as is a good understanding of charity governance. Good communication skills are important too, as you'll be contacting charities to discuss their applications and resolve any issues. Experience of Salesforce would be an advantage, but training will be provided. You'll also be involved in the grants payments process.

Another element of your job will be contacting grant holders to obtain photos and grant stories for our website so experience of Wordpress would be useful, but training will be provided.

The successful applicant must be happy working in a small team and able to cope with change.

Person Specification

• Experience of charities and grant-making, either through working for a grant-making organisation or as a fundraiser applying for grants.
• High standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Good communications skills. Confident in business communications.
• Strong IT skills, confident in the use of MS Office and databases; use of spreadsheets, email and Zoom/Teams. Experience of Salesforce and Wordpress would be an advantage.
• Good working knowledge of the governance and financial management of charities; able to read and interpret charity governing documents, charity accounts and other financial reports.
• Accurate with a high attention to detail.
• Good organisation skills.
• Discreet
• Able to stay calm under pressure
• A bright and positive attitude
• Willing to do basic practical jobs to support the effective functioning of the office.
• Able to work independently and with integrity.

Visit our website to see the full job description and find out more about the Trust.

Terms and conditions

• Contract: 12-month fixed term contract with possibility of permanent employment.
• 3-month probationary period.
• Hours: 28 hours per week worked over 4 days Monday to Thursday 08.30 am to 4.30 pm.
• Location: Office based. Some home working may be considered after the probationary period, but this role will still spend the majority of their time in the office. 
• Salary:  £20,791 – 22,393 (£26,000 - 28,000 p.a. pro rata)
• Twenty-eight days leave per annum pro rata and statutory holidays pro rata. 3 days’ holiday must be taken during the Christmas shutdown.
• NEST pension with employer contribution at 4% of gross earnings.

Lepra is an international charity with a mission to fight disease, poverty and prejudice.  Last year we directly impacted the lives of over a quarter of a million individuals and delivered health education to a further one million people.

This post offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and deliver Lepra’s work in India and Bangladesh, bringing global health, monitoring, evaluation & learning and scientific expertise to the organisation, influencing policy and international thinking on leprosy and lymphatic filariasis, as well field operations, based upon data-driven best practices.

The role is currently home based and whilst long term the role is based at our Colchester offices, we will consider applicants who prefer to be home based who are able to travel to the office 1-2 times per month.

The role also ensures programme and project proposals are technically sound, oversees Lepra’s effective grant management, advises on public health operational principles and organises and disseminates research based learning.

The successful applicant will be required to analyse quantitative and qualitative data using a range of different approaches and software and to present this information so that it may be easily interpreted by different users and audiences.

A recognised postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience, in epidemiology, statistics or public health, is a requirement for the position.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor overseas employees.

Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter which clearly shows how they meet the essential criteria for the role and their motivation for wanting to join Lepra. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 15th April 2021 and remote interviews will be held the week beginning 19th April 2021.

Lepra is a diverse equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

As our Sales and Admin Coordinator you will play a key part in the future success of Hindleap Warren. You will be passionate about the importance of young people learning outside the classroom, as well as making an active contribution to business development and providing excellent customer service to the 320 different schools and youth groups that visit every year.

The role involves:

• Responding to booking enquiries and contacting prospective customers to meet Hindleap’s annual income targets
• Ensure Hindleap’s Spreadsheets, Booking Diary and CRM database are updated in real time
• Provide an effective and organised office environment with an efficient reception service including answering the telephone and welcoming visitors
• Providing tours of the centre and grounds to teachers, parents and children
• Working with the Sales & Marketing Manager to develop new products and advertising initiatives to increase income.

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27th April 2021, 17:00 pm

London Youth embraces equality, diversity and inclusion.  We are committed to the ongoing development of an organisation that values and represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills and welcome applications that reflect this.

Associate Children’s Pastor

Location: Twickenham

£22,000 - £24,000 per year

St Stephen’s Church, Twickenham, are looking for a passionate and energetic ‘can-do’ person to work with our Children’s Pastor to support and develop the ministry to children (ages 0 – 11) at St Stephen’s and in our wider community.

You'll be joining a large, active church, a welcoming staff team and be part of our exciting Children’s Ministry.

We are especially keen to increase our reach and impact on local children and grow the number of children engaging with our Sunday and mid-week Kids work.

Closing Date for applications Friday 30th April 2021

Interviews Week of 10th May 2021

Easy access by public transport from London, Clapham, Wimbledon, Hounslow, Feltham.

ABOUT WLM

WLM’s mission is to empower positive change.

WLM has been working in the community in London since 1887. We currently work in Lambeth, Southwark, Westminster and Islington providing a range of services including supported accommodation for ex-military personnel, a residential care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol, an approved premise for men coming out of prison, advice and support for people experiencing homelessness, affordable and accessible counselling in the community, and financial resilience services.

WLM is a values led organisation. Our people are the heart of what we do. We have recently embarked on developing an asset-based approach in partnership with Mayday Trust building on our work embedding recovery and psychologically informed approaches.

ABOUT THE SERVICE

WLM The Haven is a CQC registered care home for men managing an addiction to alcohol.  It offers long-term care and accommodation, providing a stable environment using a harm-reduction approach.

The primary aims of the service are to address health, wellbeing and accommodation needs of residents using a Strength and Asset-based approach. We focus on strengths not what’s wrong. Staff and volunteers encourage residents to participate in activities that are of interest to them. We also encourage residents to develop or renew positive relationships where possible with their families and the wider community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Project Coordinator is pivotal in ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that empowers people who are resident at WLM The Haven to thrive. The post holder will ensure smooth day-to-day running of the service with the support of the team at WLM The Haven and will also be instrumental in driving continuous improvement throughout the team. As part of this role, the post holder will be required to proactively participate in CQC audits and follow CQC regulations and standards.

The role requires the ability to work a shift rota, which will include working at weekends and bank holidays.

In return WLM offers a competitive salary, generous annual leave (27 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service), staff benefits including interest free season ticket loan and group personal pension plan.

Please refer to the job description for additional information on the responsibilities and duties of the role.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please visit our website for the job description and to apply
• Please note an Enhanced DBS certificate is required for the role.
• Interviews will be held as applications are submitted and before the closing date below so please apply early.
• The closing date for applications is midnight Sunday 25th April 2021.

Please ensure that all documents submitted to WLM are in either MS Word document or PDF format. If you are using the Pages application on an Apple device, you will need to change the document to one of these formats.

About HeartEdge

HeartEdge is a movement for renewal within the Church which supports churches in blending their mission around four key areas: Congregation, Commerce, Culture and Compassion. It provides opportunity for churches to learn from each other, celebrate success and plan for the future. “At the heart. On the edge” is the vision statement developed by the congregation of St Martin’s, who initiated HeartEdge.

This job fast tracks development of a cultural consultancy and the germination of a HeartEdge cultural team. We want to prototype support for distinctive and effective cultural activities – new activities reaching new audiences that are managed and run by churches – from festivals, art installations and gallery exhibitions to performing arts including music, theatre and comedy. As a core component of HeartEdge we want to highlight examples of effective cultural activities and evidence the contribution culture brings to the church. Excellent research, communication and relationship building skills are all a key part of this dynamic role. 

About the role

Work with HeartEdge churches and organisations across Church of England diocese to provide practical support for establishment and development of cultural activity (especially music and visual arts) in Church of England churches – in a changed landscape following the pandemic. Work includes raising capacity collaborating with Church of England churches to ensure effective cultural development for churches seeking to discover together what it means to be both “at the heart and on the edge” in the HeartEdge cultural area.

We are looking to fill one part time (3 days per week).

This is an interesting, wide ranging and supporting role requiring a broad range of skills.  You will be working directly with the HeartEdge Development Coordinator, to support the blossoming team of HeartEdge, therefore cultural commercial experience, excellent communication and relationship building skills are a key part of this role. 

While working with HeartEdge, this role will also offer a rich overview of the various aspects of St Martin’s. The job involves travel to St Martin’s, churches in the network and to HeartEdge events and meetings. This will sometimes involve overnight stays.

For more information please visit St Martin-in-the-Fields website.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please email the following to HR by 5 pm on 18 April 2021:

• A supporting statement, explaining why you believe you can do this role
• A comprehensive CV detailing your relevant achievements in each role, and including details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer (we will not contact any referees without your consent)

If you would like to chat about this role, please email Human Resources Team  and we will arrange to call with you.

Interviews will be held week commencing 26 April 2021, by arrangement and via zoom or in person following covid risk assessment.

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities. Therefore, you must currently hold the right to work in the UK.

Summary of the role:

This is an exciting time to join our Finance team who are constantly improving ways of working and there’s always something new to learn. The role will be responsible for transactional queries, banking, accounts payables, sales ledger whilst also assisting the Management Accountant and International Accountant in implementing a strong control environment within Muslim Aid.

About the Role:

Some of the main responsibilities of this role will be:

1. To administer the day to day management of purchase ledger, ensuring purchase invoices and payment vouchers are correctly coded, authorised, recorded on the finance system, payment and dealing with queries within a timely manner.
2. To maintain the Income ledgers, raising invoices, coding of income, posting receipts and to be responsible for credit control procedures and following up with outstanding debtor balances.
3. The reconciliation of all bank accounts to ensure correct recording of all transactions.
4. Processing all petty cash advances and reconciling the petty cash float ensuring it is topped up and all transactions are recorded.
5. To bank cash and cheques from the Fundraising team and querying any discrepancies between their records and ours.
6. To assist in month end closedown by carrying out the month end procedures, including but not limited to reconciling creditor control account, vendor account allocation, ensure balance sheet accounts reflect the accurate balances.

About You:

To be successful in this role:

1. Minimum 5 A-C in GCSE including Maths and English or equivalent
2. Experience of working in a similar role
3. Bank Reconciliation experience
4. Purchase Ledger experience
5. Ability to work flexibly, under pressure and prioritise effectively, with a calm and professional approach.
6. High standard of numeracy, accuracy with a keen eye for detail

Why you should apply:

If you are an exceptional and experienced Accounts Officer who has the necessary skills and personal qualities to contribute to the strategic vision and leadership of the finance function then this may be the role for you.

How to apply

You must complete an application form for this role.

Benefits you will enjoy if you work for us:

• 37 days holiday (including Bank Holidays and Privilege days)
• Flexible working conditions, including home working
• Employee benefits with Perkbox
• Free eye tests
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• 2 hours lunch break on Fridays
• Time off in Lieu (TOIL)

For applications please click on the link below:

Once we have received your application we will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

NOTE: We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.