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As Project Support Officer you will support the Northern Area Manager and Regional Manager with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training (such as DBS, references, Food Safety Level 2, First Aid), giving our volunteers a fantastic experience, guest outreach and giving extra support to our Yorkshire & The Humber projects to aid development and growth within the region.
Our projects are run by volunteers and supported by Regional Managers, through recruitment and training of volunteers. Your role will be to support the Regional Manager so that they can manage more projects, along with supporting the Regional Manager with expansion plans within their areas. This support could range from developing relationships with our food suppliers, researching local organisations to support with guest outreach, and recruiting new volunteers for the region.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to talk confidently to external people about our Projects. You will also be a good organizer, with the ability to manage multiple tasks within multiple Projects. You will have a passion for food and cooking, and be committed to our objectives and ethics.
The role will require attendance at our Community Meals projects in Leeds, Sheffield, Hull and Bradford, with occasional evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2024. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 8th April.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Partners for a New Economy is seeking a Personal Assistant, for the Director and Grants team. If you have an eye for detail, strong time management and enjoy working as part of a small team, we'd love to hear from you.
Partners for a New Economy (P4NE) is an international donor collaborative of philanthropic foundations, hosted by Swiss Philanthropy Foundation, with the vision of our economy redesigned for nature and all people to flourish. Our website gives more detail on our grant-making and field-building activities. Our six funding Partners are based in the UK, Switzerland, Denmark and the United States, and our current staff team, led by Director Jo Swinson, has 5 people (3.3 FTE) all of whom work remotely (currently based in the UK, Denmark and Switzerland).
Responsibilities to include:
- Managing the Director & Programme Officer’s diaries
- Arranging online and in-person meetings and events
- Booking travel and accommodation for the Director and Programme Officer
- Working closely with the Programme Officer and Director to provide administrative support around our grant-making
- Providing support and completing administrative tasks, as required, to contribute to the activities of the P4NE team
We welcome applications from people with one or more years of experience in a similar role, whether you are looking for a part time or full time position, as we will scope the duties accordingly.
Location: This role is home-based and can be done from the UK or Switzerland (cost of living adjustment will be made to the salary for applicants based in Switzerland). Candidates should be able to work remotely and be comfortable having colleagues and contacts in different locations and time zones.
Hours: Min 20 hours/max 40 hours per week, flexible hours possible over 3-5 days each week, to be mutually agreed with the successful applicant
HOW TO APPLY:
You do not need to send us a cover letter. Instead, please apply by answering these two questions, and attaching your CV:
- What is it about being part of the P4NE team that appeals to you and why are you a great fit for this role?
- In this role, you will be dealing with a variety of stakeholders and organisations. It's likely there will be many competing demands on your time - from scheduling for a busy Director and team, to arranging domestic and international travel; formatting documents, attending team meetings and managing inbox traffic. Describe how you would manage these competing demands and give us an example of how you have done this in the past.
Applications should be received no later than: Thursday 11 April at 9.00am
Please answer both questions and attach your CV.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 11 April 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager. The Philanthropy Manager is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will identify, cultivate and maximise relationships with Major Donors and Family Foundations through research, networking, events, proposals, and excellent stewardship. Securing philanthropic income against target to further the work of the Canal & River Trust.
Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience
- Identify, cultivate and develop a portfolio of Major Donor and Family Foundation prospects.
- Meet or exceed fundraising targets each year.
- Develop high quality funding proposals, applications and reports for submission to prospects and donors.
- Support the development of the new Major Donor fundraising programme, taking a proactive approach to networking, and cultivating new cold contacts and prospects.
- Support the development and delivery of the Stewardship and Events programme and other Philanthropy processes.
- Depending on experience, may be involved in developing the US fundraising strategy with the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, Head of P&P and Director of Fundraising.
- Displaying the Trust values and behaviours at all times.
- Ensuring that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promoting inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
Experience & Knowledge
- Proven experience of philanthropy fundraising with a track record of initiating new philanthropic relationships.
- Successful track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
- Experience of identifying and cultivating cold prospects.
- Experience of deepening donor relationships and growing philanthropic giving year on year.
- Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from Major Donors and Family Foundations.
- Experience of developing high quality proposals and stewardship reports for prospects and donors.
- Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
- Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable.
Skills & Personal qualities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written presentation abilities and strong attention to detail.
- Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence at a senior level.
- Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust.
- Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling cases for support.
- Ability to manage own workload and prioritise multiple tasks, work under pressure and within tight deadlines.
- Positive team player with a professional, solution focused attitude.
- IT literate and numerate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title West Midlands Community Engagement Officer
Hours 35 hours per week, term time only, permanent
(Some elements of this role will likely require out of hours working)
Reports to Head of Membership
Remuneration£20,462 (FTE equivalent £28,000)
Background
Our 68-year-old charity is one of the most exciting and flexible employers in the charity sector. Having supported 13,000 Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) and their 100,000 heroic volunteer fundraisers to raise more than £1 Billion during the past decade, last year we began to lay the foundations for significant growth in impact during the decade ahead, not just to extend the impact of PTAs, but to provide more broader support for parents in enabling their children to live happy, healthy, and productive lives.
During the summer, we launched a membership magazine (PTA Extra), and a popular programme of parent webinar covering such topics as: ‘Supporting your child’s mental health’, ‘Helping your child succeed in KS2 English’, ‘Neurodiversity in Children Matters’.In the autumn began building a fundraising team to support PTAs by fundraising at the national level.In December we launched the highly successful ‘National Parent Survey’ to explore the challenges and concerns parents face. This year we relaunch a national publication for parents new to school, called ‘Be School Ready’, and our new ‘PTA Launchpad’ programme.
At Parentkind we have developed a culture of high expectations for supporting PTAs and Parents alongside an equally high expectation that colleagues take care of their mental health and well-being.We are obviously a parent-friendly and flexible employer, where colleagues work from home by choice, and are given agency to perform their duties in balance with life.Colleagues work around important life-commitments such as taking their children to school, attending a medical appointment, or just taking a walk.Colleagues are trusted to do great things, both at home and whilst working.
Main purpose and scope of Role
This role will play key to engaging with and supporting PTAs across the region, as well as a variety of stakeholders such as schools, parent groups, local authorities, potential sponsors or supporters and other organisations as our suite of programmes grows. This role initially focuses on the following, but is subject to change as programmes are launched or evolved:
PTA Programme
- Growing our network of PTAs.
- Supporting PTAs through leadership transition to minimise PTAs closing unnecessarily.
- Organising gatherings of PTAs to enhance the PTA community.
- Providing training and awareness sessions for PTAs.
- Providing community support to PTAs during peak activity periods online or by phone.
- Helping schools establish PTAs and supporting them during their first year through our new PTA Launchpad programme.
- Hosting and co-ordinating virtual webinars/meetings to demonstrate the value of PTA membership and the support available.
Parent Programme
- Raising awareness of Parentkind’s growing programme of support for parents, directly or indirectly through schools or other partners.
- Building relationships with parent groups to support engagement with our growing suite of parent support opportunities.
- Organising events for parents as part of our Parent Programme.
- Building relationships with regional stakeholders to support Parent Programme activities.
Other Programmes/Services
- Encouraging uptake or (when charged) sales of our broad and growing suite of programmes and services.
- Identifying and engaging with local and regional partners for our range of programmes.
- Feeding into programme design.
Wider Stakeholder Engagement:
- Attending appropriate conferences and educational meetings across the region.
- Developing relationships with key local authorities and individuals so they advocate our services and the benefits of our programmes
- Developing relationships with MATs so that they can advocate Parentkind and the benefits of its programmes.
- Identify any opportunities for external funding to from LA’s, Companies, or other funders with the support of our fundraising team.
Organisational Effectiveness:
- Create and implement operational annual plans and schedules to support our regional targets, ensuring that time specific milestones for their delivery are met.
- Regularly report on the health of our campaigns within your region, through identified KPIs and organisational targets.
- Ensure all knowledge and information is recorded, processed and maintained according to good administration practice.
General
- To keep abreast of relevant educational policy and legislation affecting our key audiences.
- To be flexible within the broad remit of the post.
- To undertake other duties as reasonably requested by the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team.
- To be self-servicing.
- To attend and participate in our performance, development, and training programmes.
- To abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- To be responsible for the health, safety, welfare of self, and other colleagues.
- Participating in and, as necessary, assisting with our national events and conferences.
- Supporting activities in other regions where a regional colleague is unappointed or unavailable.
Diversity at our core
Parentkind is committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and encouraging equality and diversity with our team.We acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process.If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to us via email.
The Application Process
Please apply as soon as possible by submitting your application through Charityjob with a covering letter.Please note that we are unable to sponsor international candidates and candidates should be resident or very familiar with the region the role is applicable to and willing to move to the region before commencing the role.Candidates will require their own vehicle to support attendance at meetings, including schools.
We will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Parentkind is committed to safeguarding children in the schools we work and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.Appointees are subject to a DBS check.Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks following the closing date of the role, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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AFSG Coordinator Role Description
The Academic Forum for the Study of Gambling (AFSG) is seeking a Coordinator to support organisational sustainability, membership, and outreach activities. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension. The salary available ranges between £30,000 and £40,000 depending on experience, qualifications, and time commitment. This is a part-time (between 2 and 4 days a week, to be agreed upon with the successful applicant), remote working position, and the applicant must be based somewhere in the United Kingdom.
The AFSG Coordinator will report to the AFSG Executive Committee and will work closely with Greo Evidence Insights (Greo), the organisation that provides administrative and logistical support to the AFSG. The Coordinator will work independently on the tasks outlined below and will be required to attend meetings of the AFSG to provide regular progress updates.
Responsibilities:
AFSG planning and sustainability.
The Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Developing and enacting a sustainability plan to establish the AFSG as an independent formal, registered charity, not-for-profit, or similar appropriate entity. This could include, but is not limited to the following activities:
- researching possible organisational structures including liaising with other academic societies/membership bodies to gain understanding of their operations, infrastructure, articles of incorporation and funding structures;
- proposing an organisational structure that would support AFSG sustainability goals;
- connecting with professionals and services necessary to implement a sustainability plan; and recruiting trustees (if applicable).
Network growth and promotion.
The Coordinator will be responsible for:
- promoting and raising the profile of the AFSG; developing and implementing a communications strategy to increase engagement with the AFSG;
- creating, writing, sharing, and engaging with relevant content via AFSG social media channels;
- managing (i.e., formatting, maintaining distribution list, and disseminating) an AFSG newsletter or other equivalent communication project;
- seeking opportunities to promote the AFSG and AFSG funding opportunities in appropriate locations such as academic journals or research databases; managing all membership communications;
- assessing and proposing other appropriate knowledge translation opportunities and activities for the AFSG;
- supporting other AFSG activities, projects, and initiatives that may arise, as they relate to membership relations, communications, and outreach;
- and maintaining and updating the AFSG website.
Mobilisation of funded research projects.
The Coordinator will be responsible for:
- organizing a webinar series featuring AFSG funded research presentations/webinars for AFSG members;
- supporting the organising committee of the Current Advances in Gambling Research conference series.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications.
The AFSG Coordinator must have:
- experience in one or more of the following sectors:
- mental health and wellbeing; academic research/support; professional societies or the charity sector; bid development and partnership engagement;
- excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to network and build meaningful relationships;
- experience managing social media and webinar platforms;
- experience using basic tools to build and manage websites;
- ability to recognise, navigate, and escalate sensitive issues to the AFSG Executive Committee and Greo as appropriate.
Desirable qualifications and experience.
It would be valuable for the AFSG Coordinator have one or both of the following assets:
- experience establishing a UK registered Charity
- knowledge of the field of gambling studies
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your cover letter and CV in one continuous pdf by an email via the button below.
The subject line of your email should be “AFSG Coordinator”.
If you require accessibility-related accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please email the above address with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line and provide your contact information.
Applications are due by 23:59 BST on April 7, 2024. Application review and candidate interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis (e.g., prior to the application deadline).
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Role:
Exciting Opportunity to join Refugee Migrant Centre (RMC) as a Receptionist and become part of our renowned regional charity dedicated to supporting refugees and migrants. With over 23 years of experience, RMC has assisted thousands of individuals from 162 countries, fostering integration and empowerment through various services.
Purpose and Scope of the Role:
As a Receptionist at RMC, you will be the welcoming face of our organisation, providing crucial support in administrative tasks and ensuring smooth operations at our reception area. Your responsibilities will include managing incoming calls, greeting visitors, scheduling appointments, and assisting with general inquiries. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal teams to facilitate effective communication and uphold the organisation's standards of service excellence.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
· Welcoming visitors and directing them to the appropriate personnel or department.
· Managing incoming calls and transferring them to the relevant individuals.
· Handling inquiries from clients, volunteers, and stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner.
· Scheduling appointments and maintaining appointment calendars.
· Assisting with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and photocopying.
· Coordinating deliveries, mail, and courier services.
· Maintaining cleanliness and organisation at the reception area.
· Providing general administrative support to colleagues and management as needed.
Qualifications and Skills:
· Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role preferred.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
· Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, welcoming demeanour.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
· Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
· Attention to detail and accuracy in handling administrative duties.
· Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
· Knowledge of additional languages is an advantage, particularly languages spoken by refugees and migrants.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to join a service that makes a difference to older people in Wales? As a Regional Volunteer Officer living in North or Mid Wales you will help meet the Community Assistance Project objectives by recruiting, inducting, training and supporting suitable volunteers within the region to deliver support at a community level, working closely and in collaboration with local partners.
About you:
- You will be able to work with others to deliver successful projects and services
- You will have experience of recruiting, managing and working with volunteers
- You will have experience of establishing and maintaining productive collaborations.
- Be able to negotiate at a range of levels both in and outside the organisation
- You will have experience of networking
- You will have knowledge of Issues affecting older people in Wales and barriers to accessing support
- You will have knowledge of local services in the public or voluntary sector
- You will have knowledge of diversity of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live
- Live in North or Mid Wales
If successful you will:
- Implement the volunteer recruitment plan for the region
- Process all volunteer applications in a timely and professional way, taking the prospective volunteers through the Community Assistance Project recruitment process
- Ensure all prospective volunteers are inducted with Age Cymru and Community Assistance Project partners across the region
- Ensure the delivery of all the relevant training required
- Provide a mentoring / buddying system for the new volunteers
- Ensure all volunteers have appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service checks prior to starting the role.
- Provide ongoing support to volunteers
- When referrals are received, match the service user with the most appropriate volunteer while ensuring a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided
- Identify and attend relevant networks, publicise the Community Assistance Project, establish community links with all appropriate stakeholders and promote the service through a range of methods
- Promote and cascade information, including real-life examples of positive intervention through all available methods
- Maintain accurate and up to date records in the region utilising our case management system and other databases, to provide for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the project
- Support programme evaluation through surveys and questionnaires
- Make onward referrals internally or externally to provide a holistic support package for service users
Great to haves:
• Ability to speak Welsh (Desirable)
Live in North or Mid Wales (Essential)
What we offer in return:
- Holiday - 27 days made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward
- Flexible Hours Working Scheme
- Employer pension
- Generous life assurance up to four times your annual salary
- Healthcare cashback plan
How do I apply for this role?
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for this role. Your application will not be considered without the covering letter.
Additional Information:
Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age Cymru is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age Cymru politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. Candidates must live in North or Mid Wales
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you looking for an interesting role offered on a 12-month contract basis where you can make the most of great administrative skills and proficiency using office IT while working as part of a friendly team? Then join Shelter as an Operations Assistant and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.
About Shelter
A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.
About the team
The team deliver a range of services, including training on housing and homelessness prevention, housing law consultancy, online resources and projects to support professionals working directly with people at risk of homelessness to get positive outcomes. The team covers all of England and works closely with teams including Learning and Organisational Development, Training and Support, Business Support, as well as our frontline Services and Legal Services.
About the role
Knowledge is power and we run over 1,600 training courses that attract 40,000 delegates each year. Your challenge, together with three other Operations Assistants will be to take responsibility for the administration and operational delivery of all of our courses, including face-to-face training and online via webinars and e-learning. We’ll rely on you to ensure that each course runs smoothly, all delegates and trainers have the instructions and information they need and that the highest level of customer care is provided. Monitoring a number of inboxes, dealing with customer enquiries and bookings, managing financial arrangements and booking speakers, trainers and venues – all are aspects of this vital and varied role.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About you
To succeed, you’ll need experience of managing a large and varied administrative workload while adhering to deadlines. You’ll also need the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail is important too, as is a customer focused approach. You will be proficient in the use of webinar platforms, e-learning platforms, Microsoft Office applications, internet. You’re also happy to provide additional support within the team when required.
Benefits
In return we offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time colleagues), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Home is everything. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Join us in ending the devastating impact the housing emergency has on people and our communities.
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A fantastic opportunity for individuals with interest in bringing people together to join our team as a Partnerships Officer.
As a Partnerships Officer (PO) you will be responsible for providing support across our national partnership team. This team is responsible for developing and engaging our corporate, trust, school and individual supporters, helping Envision to grow with impact. This role will have a particular focus on the development of corporate partnerships which provide mentor teams to support our young people’s development and funding to support our own sustainability.
Working closely with the Director of People and Partnerships, Regional Managers, the Senior Partnerships Manager and another Partnerships Officer, you will provide research, administration, and business development across the wider team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Partnerships Team in meeting income targets from diverse donor sources.
- Research and grow potential supporters across various donor types.
- Manage partnership records and serve as the primary contact for inquiries.
- Provide administrative support to the wider team.
- Uphold Envision’s values and be a role model for young people and volunteers.
- Ensure that all activity is delivered in line with Envision policies and procedures.
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Experience of project management – highly organised, with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
- Experience of working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues, partners and stakeholders – communicating effectively through written and verbal communication
- Experience of working within a fundraising capacity or generating new business – including desk research and self-generating new leads
- Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture
Desirable Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
- Understanding of, and/ or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
Please note, we are unable to support visa applications and therefore applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.
To apply you must please read the application pack and apply online.
Deadline - Midnight Wednesday 10 April
Please note:
- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Data Protection Coordinator
Job Role:
The role of Data Protection Coordinator is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively across Forces Employment Charity as part of the Compliance Team. The role will be to oversee and advise on data privacy and protection procedures. This role will utilise systems and communication with colleagues at all levels to effectively monitor, track, and report risks, incidents, and compliance.
The Data Protection Coordinator will advise on compliance with the relevant legislative requirements in the UK and Ireland, including, but not limited to, those of the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, the Digital Economy Act, and the ePrivacy Regulations.
The Data Protection Coordinator also oversees data privacy and data protection procedures and guidance notes to ensure adherence to these policies by working collaboratively.
This is a Full-time 35 hours per week, home based role with frequent travel throughout the UK. This role is of a salary range between £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience.
This will be a fixed term 1 year contract.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Support all projects of work from inception to ensure that data protection is addressed and embedded by default and in the design of all information processes and systems.
- Gather, maintain, and own a record of all ROPAs, DPIAs, Data Retention Schedules, Data Incidents, Subject Requests and ISAs, ensuring all are regularly updated.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews across the organisation to maintain compliance with Data Protection Regulations.
- Ensure responses to all Data Subject Requests within the required timeframe are completed.
- Investigate and manage Data Protection Incidents and Breaches, ensuring corrective actions are implemented, root cause analysis is completed, identified improvement opportunities are implemented, and reporting of incidents to interested parties, including the ICO, is completed.
- Advise on and identify data protection risks relating to all projects proposed or undertaken by the business, including but not confined to risks around supplier relationships, transfer of data to third parties and the completion of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
- Oversee the management and maintenance of all Data Protection related policies, guidelines, and materials.
- Liaise with the IT and Information Security teams, providing Data Protection advice and input.
- Ensure the completion and submission of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit where required.
- Assist with implementing, complying, and managing a Data Privacy Framework.
- Attend team meetings nationwide to train, advise and support colleagues with their working practices in a data privacy-first framework.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
- Holds a certificate in GDPR foundations and practitioner (in date)
- Experience in a Data Protection role or significant exposure to Data Protection Processes
- In-depth understanding of General Data Protection Regulation, Data Protection Act 2018, Freedom of Information, and ePrivacy Regulations
- Good knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for service delivery in justice, employability, education, apprenticeships and social enterprise
- Experience in drafting and applying data protection principles and ensuring compliance with Data Protection regulations when preparing data sharing agreements and notices.
- Experience in responding to and managing Subject Access Requests
- Produce excellent written and verbal communication skills with substantive experience in providing supportive, concise feedback to staff and key stakeholders
- Be a self-starter with drive, ambition and investigative skills. Be aware of delicate and sensitive areas of confidentiality
- Demonstrate outstanding integrity and interpersonal skills and behaviours and confidently deal with a wide range of people
- Be able to work on your own with initiative and maturity but also able to work as a team player with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Have proficient IT skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Be able to travel nationwide as required to meet with key stakeholders and participate in operational team training.
Desirable Competencies:
- Experience applying data management and protection principles in justice, employability, education, apprenticeships, and social enterprise.
- Relevant Data Protection Qualification (ISEB / PDP / CIPPE / CIPM)
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
To apply please submit a cover letter and CV by midnight at 12:00 AM by 11 April 2024.
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hybrid (London) or Remote
12 months’ fixed term contract
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst who can help guide the RCSLT’s development, analysis and communication of data about the speech and language therapy profession. This is a new role and your expertise, and skills will have an immediate and lasting impact.
Who we are
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the United Kingdom (UK). We support and represent over 22,000 members while operating nationally across our offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists (SLTs) and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
As our new Data Analyst, you will be a key partner for different RCSLT teams working on a wide range of projects, from analysing data about the speech and language therapy workforce, about students and help us understand the impact that SLTs make in their work.
You will help build the data capabilities of the whole organisation using tools that bring data to our members while using critical evaluation to bring depth of understanding about the profession.
We offer flexible working locations, either hybrid working (working a minimum of two days per week from our London Bridge office) or home-based with travel to our London office once or twice per month.
What we are looking for
You will have proven technical skills in statistics, analysis and data visualisation. Just as importantly, you will be a great communicator with the ability to clarify and contextualise data stories for all kinds of audiences.
You will be in your element using real-world data to answer real-world questions. You will be able to see the impact of your work, both within the RCSLT, and for the people and the profession that we serve.
Our ideal candidate
You will have knowledge and experience to bring to the role that enables you to:
- Take the lead in advising on the opportunities for the developing data function;
- Be responsible for using a variety data analysis, techniques, software or tools appropriate for different data sets, to produce reports, develop surveys, make recommendations;
- Play a key role in undertaking strategic analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data for a variety of non-technical audiences and to help drive our campaigns.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent staff training and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pension scheme
- Life insurance cover
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
How to apply
For more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
Interview date (including task): Wednesday, 10th April 2024 (at the RCSLT London Bridge office).
Please note: we would like this role to start as soon as possible. If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
The RCSLT is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
We are looking for a Head of Governance and Secretary to the Board of Trustees to provide strategic corporate governance advice and secretarial support to the Board.
In this newly created role, you will establish and maintain the highest standards of governance at all times in line with The Nolan Principles of Public Life.
The Executive Office is a deadline driven and fast paced environment in which building interpersonal relationships across the Company is essential. The role is perfect for someone who can prioritise a range of demands and negotiate workload peaks and troughs with a high degree of flexibility and a meticulous attention to detail. The postholder must be able to express subject matter expertise confidently and concisely in all mediums and listen attentively and genuinely to others.
Reporting to the Executive Director, key areas of responsibility include (please see
the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):
· Ensuring that the Board, its sub-Committees and the Governors are properly constituted, operated and supported, according to the requirements set out in the Royal Charter and by the Charity Commission.
· Overseeing and periodically reviewing the overall governance framework for the organisation, ensuring it is fit for purpose and provides clearly accountable decision making and oversight.
· Providing advice and information on regulatory, statutory and corporate governance matters, ensuring that the RSC remains compliant and proactively managing new requirements.
· Owning the mechanisms used by the Board and the Executive to identify the key areas of business risk and oversee the regular review of risk as determined by the Risk Management Framework.
· Oversee the overall co-ordination and timely submission of the Annual Report, the Annual Return to the Charity Commission and all reporting to Arts Council England.
· Developing and maintaining constructive stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with wider professional networks.
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following knowledge and experience:
· Corporate governance and professional Board Secretary experience
· ICSA qualified or equivalent, or substantial experience as a company secretary.
· A comprehensive understanding of the cultural sector, including an understanding of artistic/economic/commercial/political issues affecting the organisation and wider industry.
· The ability to analyse problems and issues, assess risks and propose creative solutions.
· Significant experience of operating at a senior management level.
· Experience of meetings administration in a complex organisation at either a senior management or non-executive level, including complex agenda preparation, minuting, and progress chasing.
· Excellent written and communication skills, including the ability to write reports, policies, and procedure documents.
· Highly effective personal management and organisational skills – remaining calm and focussed while working under pressure and to deadlines.
· Tact and diplomacy in dealing with confidential and sensitive material.
This is a full time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon but with work across different locations, including London. The hours are 35 per week, with occasional evening and weekend working.
All applications should be made online using the RSC website.
Online interviews will take place on 19 April with an in-person second stage on the 30 April in Stratford-upon-Avon.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences.
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious individual who can take on the role of Fundraising Officer.
Fundraising Officer
Location: Home-based
Hours of Work: 30 to 37.5 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 to £26,000 per annum, pro rata
Reporting to: Head of Income Generation
Air Ambulances UK
Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) is the national charity supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s air ambulance charities, enabling them to save even more lives every day.
Purpose of Post
The Fundraising Officer will be a key member of our ambitious and friendly Income Generation team helping to support the team across a number of national partnership income streams.
The role will have responsibility for responding to enquiries via post, email and telephone, and ensuring income and general information is captured accurately on Donorfy (CRM system).
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a mixed pipeline of national partners and prospects including researching, making approaches, applications, and stewardship activities.
- Coordinate and support fundraising campaigns and events for partners.
- Responsible for welcoming, assisting and responding to enquiries AAUK receives over telephone, email, and post.
- Responsible for thanking national supporters, adapting, and personalising templates as needed to deliver high quality thank you letters in a timely manner.
- Enter and maintain accurate records on our fundraising database, Donorfy including financial information and to proactively identify how to improve processes.
- Provide general administrative support across the team as required.
Benefits
- 36 days annual leave including Bank Holidays FTE
- Access to an employee assistance programme
- Work from home allowance
- Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events
- Pension contributions
- Development opportunities
Closing date: Please do not delay your application as we will be reviewing applications when received and scheduling interviews as soon as possible.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role.
TO APPLY:
If you feel you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, please apply now!
Please read the attached Job Description before applying by CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
AAUK 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.
No agencies please.
If you feel you have the skills and experience, we’re looking for, please apply now!
Application is by CV and covering letter. Your covering letter should clearly and succinctly demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fuel Bank - Support Administrator
Location – Remote based role with occasional travel to the Midlands for team meetings & training.
Hours – Part & Full Time Positions. F/T – 37.5 hours Monday to Friday. P/T 20+ hours flexible Monday to Friday to suit the needs of the charity and individual’s work life balance.
Salary - £11.55ph (salary review’s to be conducted in April 2024).
Are you a confident communicator with strong administration skills? Are you happy to work in a busy reactive role processing queries and applications? Are you flexible, empathetic and able to deliver great customer service to our clients via email and telephone interactions?
Fuel Bank Foundation is the only UK charity to focus on the challenges of people living in fuel crisis. We provide emergency financial support through our network of partners who identify people who cannot afford to pre-pay for their energy.
As a Support Administrator, you will work closely with the team to support the communications through the email inbox, holding telephone assessments and by the processing of queries and applications. You will also work closely with other departments within the charity and ensure clear and consistent communication is delivered and additional support is given where needed.
Some of your duties and responsibilities include:
· Manage the daily queries that are received into the team’s inbox.
· Holding telephone assessments to establish the support needs of the client.
· Request additional information as required in regard to applications.
· Liaise with partners and applicants to ensure all relevant detail is given and gathered.
· Update inhouse systems and Excel spreadsheets.
· Monitor progress rates of applications and where communication may be needed.
· Ensuring all data is correct so that Internal departments can trust the integrity of the data on the company’s system.
· Escalate any queries where needed to other members of the team.
· Build relationships with key partners via calls and emails.
· To assist with all associated administration.
· Ensure the smooth running of each application.
· Liaise with internal departments regarding follow up communications.
· Produce reports where required for senior team.
· Accurate electronic filing of documentation.
The person for the role will:
· Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to adapt the way you communicate to suit different situations.
· Have excellent written and verbal communication, with telephone customer service experience.
· Have strong empathy skills with real life skills to deal with sensitive situations with compassion and understanding.
· Have a passion for working in this area of support work.
· Have knowledge of internal IT software operating systems preferable.
· Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Outlook
· Be an effective communicator.
· Have effective problem-solving skills.
· Have the ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise.
· Be an effective decision maker.
· Have the flexibility to support customers and partner communications.
· Have great attention to detail.
· Be results focussed.
· Hold high personal values.
· Be organised.
· Have a continuous improvement mind-set.
· Be a great team player.
An understanding of the energy or this charity sector would be desirable but is not essential.
What will you receive in return:
· Support from a team of like-minded individuals who will support you to succeed in the role.
· Annual leave entitlement of 27.5 days (FTE), plus bank holidays plus the option to buy/sell extra days.
· A flexible working week to ensure work life balance.
· Enhanced pension contributions.
· Equal opportunity employers.
· Full onboarding programme with ongoing training and development opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an enthusiatic self-starter to work closely with the Chief of Staff to help plan, implement, expand and improve the Degrees Initiative's programmes of work. You will be expected to hit the gound running, lead a small team and oversee diverse projects and processes.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.