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Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care. We currently have around 90 staff based in England, Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious new strategy, which will be launching in the spring. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK, and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a world where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
We are seeking an experienced IT Support Engineer with specialized knowledge in Office 365 and Microsoft Azure to join our team. As the IT Support Engineer - Office 365 and MS Azure Specialist, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Office 365 and Azure environments, providing technical support to end-users, and ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems. You will play a critical role in maintaining the security, reliability, and performance of our Office 365 and Azure services while delivering exceptional support to our internal users. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our IT operations and help drive our organization's success.
Safeguarding:
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic or enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
Please apply by sending your CV accompanied by a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) which explains your interest in this role, addresses how you meet the person specification, and demonstrate how your experience and knowledge fulfil the criteria.
If you'd like an informal chat about this role please contact Craig Johnson, Head of Data & IT.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To provide reception and administrative support to the services, clients, staff and volunteers of Newport Mind to ensure the efficient running of the organisation.
Intervews will be held on Monday 10th June
We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Sightsavers, we start with sight, but we do not stop there. We work closely with communities and local volunteers to help us carry out our work. We also partner with regional, national, and international organisations, governments, and non-governmental organisations in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia, working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of women, girls, and people with disabilities, and help to improve local health services so they are sustainable. We have more than 70 years of experience, and we are proud to be a leader in our field.
Title: Senior NTD Finance and Risk Officer - RLM
Location: Zambia or Senegal
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Sightsavers' NTD/Inclusion Finance, Risk and Support Team oversees a portfolio of over £100 million, ensuring donor compliance across finance, audit, risk, and supply chain operations. We are dedicated to delivering value and supporting Sightsavers' mission through meticulous management of contracts and grants.
- Financial Oversight: Conduct reviews and provide feedback on financial documents for RLM and other programmes, ensuring partners and Sightsavers' staff maintain rigorous standards.
- Collaborative Planning: Work closely with technical and operational teams to compile donor submissions, including financial reports and risk assessments, adhering to strict deadlines.
- System Integration: Align programme finances with our systems under the guidance of the Head of NTD/Inclusion Finance, producing detailed reports and Power BI dashboards.
- Donor Engagement: Participate in donor meetings, contributing to discussions and decisions that shape programme direction and funding.
- Compliance and Auditing: Oversee partner compliance, conduct audits, and support financial monitoring to ensure adherence to contractual agreements and financial protocols.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the for full details.
The Finance and Risk Officer will take on the pivotal role of managing the finances for the innovative Reach the Last Mile (RLM) programme. With a hands-on approach, you will ensure the day-to-day financial operations are executed flawlessly, under the expert guidance of our senior team. Your responsibilities will not only be confined to the meticulous management of the RLM programme but will also extend to providing essential budget support for upcoming proposals. This role is tailor-made for a finance professional who is eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, supportive environment.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential:
- Able to demonstrate finance and accountancy experience. Working towards an accountancy qualification a strong advantage but not essential.
- Awareness of overseas development context gained through working in the INGO sector is preferable but not essential
- Experience of institutional donor or contract management preferable
Desirable:
- Proficiency with Excel (including pivot tables) is required and experience of a computer-based accounting system
- Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI is desirable
- Strong attention to detail with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
- Well organised and conscientious with an appreciation of the importance of meeting reporting commitments
- Willingness to continuously develop skills and knowledge to remain current with donor funding developments
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally across a variety of cultures
- Experience of institutional donor or large-scale contract management including audit
- Experience of working with partners and colleagues with a wide range of financial capacity and providing them with guidance and support
- Fluent in written and spoken English. French or Portuguese language skills an advantage but not required
Closing date: 9 June 2024
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW) at least once per month.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Sightsavers is an employer that does not tolerate any form of harassment and has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. All potential candidates will be subjected to rigorous background checks and controls.
St Peter's is a vibrant, inclusive and growing church in the modern catholic traditon of the Church of England. We seek a part-time administrator to help day to day administration, hold relationships with the hirers of our spaces, and help to oversee our growing programme of social, outreach, and fundraising events.
Job Title: Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator
Report To: The Vicar, Fr Simon Cuff
Employer: PCC St Peter de Beauvoir
Hours: 14 hrs per week: Flexible by prior arrangement (e.g. 2 Weekdays 9 – 4.30, or 4 Weekdays 10 – 2, allowing for 30 minutes lunch.)
Salary: £12,000 p.a. plus Workplace Pension
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st June 2024 5pm
Main purpose of Job:
Management of day-to-day parish activities including the general administration of the Parish Office, the running of all church operations, including building, fabric, communications, and the organisation of social, outreach and fundraising events (including publicity and marketing) that support the life and ministry of this diverse, vibrant and inclusive church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England.
Context:
St Peter’s is the parish church of De Beauvoir Town. We are located in the Borough of Hackney, close to Haggerston Overground station and accessible by a number of cycle and public transport links. De Beauvoir Town is a vibrant and diverse community, with a strong sense of local identity with St Peter’s at its heart. St Peter’s reflects the diversity of its local community. The centre of our life together is our weekly eucharist, at which people of all ages and backgrounds gather around the altar.
We seek a Parish Administrator & Events Co-ordinator who will help us continue to grow as a community space as we seek to increase our revenue from available spaces to hire and increase our activity in terms of marketing, communications and events, as part of our mission alongside our local community. You will join a growing and supportive team to work alongside including the Vicar, PCC members, Music Director, Financial Assistant, and others to help St Peter’s fulfil its mission to be a Church which worships, nurtures, and takes action!
Main Duties and Responsibilities & Person Specification:
The Parish Administrator & Events Co-Ordinator is a key person in the life of St Peter’s who works closely with the Vicar, Treasurer, Director of Music, Churchwardens, PCC, regular volunteers and the wider community of De Beauvoir Town. This role is both administrative and a key personal contact for the many individuals and groups in the life of St Peter’s.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential:
- Excellent organisational skills with experience of administration
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Financially confident
- Excellent IT skills with working experience of Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Working experience of digital communication systems including email marketing tools, websites, and use of social media
- IT Skills – familiarity with (or willingness and capacity to learn): InDesign software and use of cloud-based storage systems, such as Google Drive; Finance Software for Churches and Charities or similar accounting software; WordPress or Squarespace.
Desirable:
- Previous experience working in a church context
- Experience of the faculty process in the Church of England
- Project and event-planning experience
Personal Attributes:
- A welcoming, mature and sensitive manner in dealing with members of the public, and in fostering good working relationships with staff and church officers, volunteers and other regular contacts.
- A capacity to work on your own and as part of a team, confident to take the initiative
- The ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise and work to deadlines
- Ability to remain solution focussed and work efficiently
- A proactive can-do attitude
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A commitment to the values of St Peter’s as a Church in the modern catholic tradition of the Church of England
Place of Work: St Peter de Beauvoir Town, Northchurch Terrace, N1 4DA.
Salary: £12,000 p.a. for 14 hours pw. plus workplace pension
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: 12 days, plus bank holidays (and week between Christmas and New Year)
Notice Period: 1 month
Review: An annual review
Interview Date: week beginning 23rd June 2024
Paid induction days: (up to two of 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th July)
Start date: week beginning 22nd September (flexible by discussion)
This role will require an enhanced DBS check and Safeguarding Training (Basic Awareness and Foundation level) online via the Diocese of London. St Peter’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Programme Officer is responsible for supporting the development and delivery of the annual member programme and conducting research to ensure the Association of Chief Executives and the Public Chairs' Forum continue to provide a compelling and responsive offering to its members.
The Programme Officer ensures ACE and PCF remain in step with changing member needs and interests.
1. Manage delivery of a wide range of community activities
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Shapes proposals for events and sessions, based on member insight and desk research.
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Promotes activities through fortnightly member updates and a variety of communications and media tools to reach different target groups.
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Supports improvements to membership offering, based on feedback and data intelligence.
2. Secure a sustainable future for PCF and ACE
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Provides support to the development and delivery of membership engagement campaigns.
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Maintains membership programme engagement records.
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Manages resources effectively.
3. Secure the reputation of PCF and ACE as a credible voice for public bodies.
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Contributes to relationships with key stakeholders, including Cabinet Office, government departments, public bodies and Institute for Government.
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Plays an active role in contributing to research projects which stimulate debate and inform improving practice.
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Contributes ideas and content for circulation across communication channels - web, socials, trade press - to increase the profile of PCF and ACE.
4. Ensure smooth and effective operations of PCF and ACE.
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Contributes to regular reporting to the Chairs and Boards of both PCF and ACE.
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Contributes general administration and operational support as required.
If you’d like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a covering letter by Friday 7 June 2024, describing in under 500 words how you meet each of the criteria listed in the job and person specification.
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Are you an experienced contact centre professional with a passion for exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in an inclusive and innovative team environment?
If so, we invite you to join our growing contact centre team at the British Heart Foundation (BHF). As a Contact Centre Advisor, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our life-saving research.
About Us:
At the British Heart Foundation, we are dedicated to making a real difference. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Our Contact Centre team is expanding, and we are seeking enthusiastic individuals with a strong customer focus to join us!
About the role
As a Contact Centre Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for our customers, supporters, and fundraisers. Your mission will be to provide an exceptional customer experience by keeping interactions Epic, Emotional, and Easy. Your daily tasks will include:
- Responding to and resolving inbound queries via telephone, email, and live chat.
- Providing information, taking donations, and resolving customer complaints or queries.
- Using our ticketing and CRM systems to update customer records with preferences and reasons for contact.
In this dynamic and customer focused role, you'll harness your active listening, empathy, and problem-solving skills to guarantee a seamless and positive customer experience.
About you:
We are looking for candidates with the ability to remain calm and patient in fast paced environment, providing consistent and engaging support, as well as the following key skills:
- Contact Centre Experience: Preferably you will have a proven track record in a contact centre or call handling environment, demonstrating your ability to handle inbound queries effectively.
- Passion for Customer Service Excellence: A genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer service, with a commitment to making every interaction a positive and memorable one.
- Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally to customers and colleagues.
- Digital Proficiency: Excellent IT skills and able to navigate multiple systems, allowing for seamless navigation and efficient customer support.
- Multitasking: You have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and manage your own time efficiently.
- Adaptability: You can remaining calm under pressure, adapt to change, able to solve problems, and maintain a positive attitude.
With these essential skills, you'll be well-equipped to excel as a Contact Centre Advisor at the British Heart Foundation.
Working arrangements
This is a 6-month fixed term contract. While initially this role is for six months, could potentially lead to permanent job opportunities.
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and our Birmingham office (B37 7YE), 9-5 Monday to Friday, totalling 35 hours per week.
At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. At the moment the team typically go in once a week, on a Wednesday. The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage
What We Offer:
Joining the British Heart Foundation means becoming part of our MyBHF Career Academy, where you'll receive support, inspiration, and opportunities to develop your career. We offer generous staff benefits, including:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Private medical insurance and dental health cover.
- Contribution towards gym membership.
- Pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%.
- Life assurance.
We prioritise the well-being of our employees through our Live Well. Work Well. Programme, which provides activities, opportunities, and guidance to help you lead a healthy and happy life, both at home and at work. We celebrate diversity and inclusion and encourage all our colleagues to be their authentic selves.
Interview Process:
Our interview process involves two stages. We will conduct the initial stage via telephone interviews, followed by an assessment centre, which will take place through in person at our Birmingham Office.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
About the role:
The Achieving Potential programme at SHP supports SHP clients with options and opportunities to build their confidence, learn new skills and try new things. We are recruiting to an exciting new post within our team, having recently secured funding to take forward our digital inclusion offer.
People experiencing homelessness are often from the most socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds and are digitally excluded. Digital access is crucial for peoples’ independence – e.g. accessing Universal Credit or GPs, but it’s also fundamental in addressing isolation and loneliness. Feeling connected to others can be the difference between someone continuing their journey out of homelessness or falling back into drug-use due to isolation/loneliness – we want to break the vicious cycle between digital and social exclusion.
As the Digital Inclusion Project Coordinator, your objectives will be to spearhead initiatives aimed at increasing digital inclusion within SHP’s diverse communities. This multifaceted role requires a blend of strategic planning, community engagement, technological proficiency, and environmental stewardship. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders from both withing SHP and externally to develop and implement sustainable solutions that bridge the digital divide and minimize the environmental impact of electronic waste.
About you:
- Demonstrated experience in community outreach, project management, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in the fields of digital inclusion, sustainability, or social justice.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage with diverse audiences and communicate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities to identify barriers, develop innovative solutions, and address complex challenges related to digital exclusion and e-waste management.
- Willingness to embrace change, navigate ambiguity, and adapt strategies in response to evolving priorities, emerging trends, and feedback from stakeholders and community members.
- Confidence to promote the benefits of the digital world and to challenge traditional silos and system barriers, as well as the ability to use different approaches and methods of communication with different stakeholder in order to achieve this
- The willingness and ability to provide flexible support, including support in the community and a variety of settings
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain productive partnerships with different agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to leverage resources
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 10,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date:Sunday 9th June at Midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 19th June
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Hounslow Young People service in Chiswick.
£32,922.28 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Benefits include 25 days Annual Leave, pension schemes, staff discounts, healthcare and career progression.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated services, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service as well as compliance with OFSTED standards.
This is a fixed-term contract, ending January 2025 with the potential for extension.
The working hours for this role will be 09:00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday, based in Chiswick.
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting and communication
Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans
Ensure that Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) required as part of the Contract are met and recorded correctly
Develop key business relationships with all appropriate relevant customers/external parties to ensure service delivery excellence and maximise new business opportunities in own patch
Participate in and monitor the initial and continuous assessment of needs and ensure that support planning is carried out in line with assessed needs of the customer
Carry out other administrative tasks as relevant to the service and directed by the Contract/Heads of Operations
Deliver an out of hours on-call service for region, where required
Ensure that all safeguarding cases are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Service Manager/Head of Services, as appropriate
Ensure Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all times and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Adhere to all the policies and procedures of Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing plus those specific to the project including any statutory requirements
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, networks in local business community
Approachable and open behaviour
Prefers working as part of a group or team
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is passionate and enthusiastic about his/her career and job experiences
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Essential:
Experience of working in a young persons supported housing scheme or similar service.
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 120 services, providing support to around 6000 customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness, young people and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Men's Minds Matter brings psychological clinical expertise and lived experience to suicide prevention and intervention. In 2021, we launched the MMM model of psychological entrapment and suicidal crises (PESC-M), which now underpins everything we do. This is the first model of its kind, and we believe it has the potential to save many lives.
Our model underpins everything we do from training workshops, research, campaigning, and intervention development across multiple platforms. We are looking for someone as dedicated as we are to oversee our business development and help grow our future financial sustainability.
You will be working alongside our directors to secure funding to these projects whilst co-ordinating our business activities and business development.
Position: Fundraising and business development lead
Responsible to: MMM Directors
Location: Sheffield – hybrid working
Hours – 37.5 hours per week. PT and flexible hours considered.
Salary – 31-39K per annum depending on experience
Leave and benefits.
· Annual leave
· 30 days annual leave not including bank holidays
· Company pension
How to apply.
Click on the apply button below. You will be asked to submit a CV and answer some brief questions.
We will be actively reviewing applications and interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The ad may close early if a successful candidate is found.
What are the key responsibilities?
· You will work with the directors to develop a three-year strategy for Men’s Minds Matter ensuring it is ambitious, relevant and impactful, in line with the overall direction and integrity of Men’s Minds Matter.
· You will manage complex programmes of work for Men’s Minds Matter, including app development, fundraising and partnership working, research and service evaluation, strategic direction. Ensuring high quality work that meets our strategic aims and linking together projects across the work-plan.
· You will work with leading institutions and/or individuals to develop and secure key partnerships and collaborations which achieve Men’s Minds Matter strategic aims as required.
· You will champion the importance, value, and impact of lived experience involvement to Men's Minds Matter membership and wider suicide prevention sector.
· You will line manage new staff as required.
Skills and Experience:
Essential
· Substantial experience of working collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders in the public and voluntary sectors including participation in external forums.
· Experience of fundraising, building partnerships and generating sustainable funding streams.
· Experience of partnership working or initiative with demonstrable ability to engage and galvanise people to participate in it.
· Strong knowledge of the mental health sector and/or suicide prevention.
· Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills, facilitation skills, and a demonstrable ability to network effectively.
· Track record of devising and delivering strategic programmes of work
· Experience of leading by example and motivating and supporting others effectively.
· Ability to produce high quality communications, including practical guidance for non-specialist audiences.
· A demonstrable ability to problem solve in a creative and positive way.
· Commitment to the purposes of the Men's Minds Matter and to suicide prevention.
· Good IT skills, specifically the competent use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams.
· Experience of managing budgets and securing funding.
Desirable
· Experience of working with people with lived experience of suicidal behaviour or mental health issues.
· Experience in developing member or audience engagement strategy.
· Some knowledge of content management systems or website management.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. We are growing our counselling service, and we will be offering more generalised counselling as well as our Self Harmony service which specialises in self-harm and self-injury reduction.
What You'll Do:
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Collaborative Leadership: Lead, inspire, and effectively manage a team of professionals to deliver exceptional mental health support and interventions.
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Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
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Effective Partnerships: Ensure effective and appropriate communication with all individuals, staff, community agencies and partner organisations.
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Co-production and Engagement Lead
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a senior management role improving the lives of people with severe learning disabilities and their families, within a small national charity with a reputation for excellence.
The Co-production and Engagement Lead will be leading and delivering a 3-year National Lottery funded project through co-production with a range of stakeholders and be responsible for creating local networks and sharing best practice
Position: Co-production & Engagement Lead
Location: Kent (hybrid or remote working considered)
Hours: Part Time 30 hours per week
Salary: £35k pro rata (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term to 31st March 2027
Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days plus public holidays, Pension matched 5%
Closing Date: Monday 24th June at 9am. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
First interviews: Wednesday 10th July
The Role
The foundation is a registered charity which exists to improve the quality of life of people (children, young people and adults) with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges and the families who support them.
We are currently looking for a Co-production & Engagement Lead to deliver a 3-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Working closely with a small friendly staff team, and 3 regional family carers (specifically employed for this project), you will be responsible for developing 3 regional networks across England, sharing best practice locally and nationally, linking with the Challenging Behaviour – National Strategy Group, and ensuring co-production and family carer engagement is promoted and embedded as best practice.
About You
You will have up to date and relevant knowledge and/or experience of children’s and/or adult policy and practices (learning disabilities) across health, education and social care and be fully committed to working in co-production and supporting family carers to fully engage as partners in the process to achieve the best outcomes.
A proven project manager, who thinks strategically and has the ability to work with a range of stakeholders across multiple sites, You will need to be highly organised, skilled at project management, knowledgeable about current policy and practices, and a confident communicator adept at influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K.
About the Organisation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation was set up in 1997 by Vivien Cooper OBE, the parent of a child with severe learning disabilities who displayed a range of challenging behaviours. At the time, there was no support for families like Viv’s and no adequate provision to support her son – other than almost three hundred miles away!
Crucially, families remain at the heart of our work. It is their experiences that shape everything we do; from the direct support we provide through our family advice service, to the training we deliver for commissioners and providers, through to the rich evidence base we bring from working with families to challenge the system and to “speak truth to power”.
As an equal opportunity employer, the organisation would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as they are currently underrepresented in the workforce.
This role requires a Basic Disclosure Check.
We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales
You may also have experience in areas such as Co-Production, Engagement, Co-Production and Engagement, Co-Production Lead, Engagement Lead, Co-Production and Engagement Lead, Engagement Manager, Engagement Officer, Policy, Education, Social Care, Project Manager, Family Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Lead.
Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.
Location; Home based within the UK. Occasional travel to key events across the UK.
The purpose of this role is to provide administrative, project and event planning support to the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation. This will involve working with the Director and other colleagues to build a strong structure for the directorate as they work towards fulfilling their strategic goals.
Role responsibilities
·Diary and Email Management- Review incoming correspondence for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and take action as appropriate; drafting emails and documents, collecting and analysing information, initiating communication with key stakeholders and supporting the Director’s work as part of the Senior Leadership team.
·Event and Meeting Logistics - Organise regular meetings and events on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation, liaising with external partners and key stakeholders.
·Project Planning – Provide administrative and logistical support to develop and deliver a range of projects on behalf of the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and the Operations leadership team.
·Working with stakeholders - Work closely with people across the network and externally to ensure that the Network Programmes & Innovation directorate are engaged and represented as needed to maximise collaborative working.
·Travel and logistics – Booking travel, hotel rooms and meeting rooms for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Clear understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality.
· Experience planning and supporting projects, events and meetings with multiple stakeholders;
· Proven ability to operate with diplomacy, tact and empathy at all levels.
· Strong written and oral communication and administrative skills and ability to adapt communication style as appropriate.
· Highly organised and experience providing support for a Director and senior colleagues and developing strong working relationships with key partners at all levels of seniority.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a commitment to the values of the Trussell Trust
· Demonstrates a good understanding or capability to learn the principles underlying GDPR, other applicable legislation and best practice.
· Effectively plans and organises tasks and activities which involve multiple partners
· Spots opportunities and barriers for the Director of Network Programmes & Innovation and takes initiative to develop appropriate responses
· Manages relationships with colleagues and participants with confidentiality, warmth, professionalism and sensitivity
· Role models inclusive behaviours and values
Key Stakeholders
· Network Programmes & Innovation Directorate
· EA/PA Group
· External partners
· Key Funders
· SLG
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join a team with a bold mission – at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Autism Practitioner will work with people across Swindon with Autism and mild to moderate mental health concerns at pre/post assessment stage. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach.
What You'll Do:
Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with other local agencies/organisations to effectively deliver a wide variety of wellbeing support for people with Autism.
Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.
We have 3 contracts available 2 x 30 hours and 1 x 17.5 hours per week
We provide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Finance Analyst
£65,000
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Full-time or 4-day part time option
Remote working
A Charitable organisation that provides support to social enterprises is recruiting a Finance Analyst to take on a key role and drive the organisation forward and support the organisations new strategy and focus. As the Finance Analyst you will be responsible for the following duties:
- To work closely with the Head of Internal Operations on the required grant drawdowns requests including attending quarterly meetings with government bodies.
- To do a cash reconciliation of grant funds on a weekly basis to the bank & on a monthly basis between the bank and salesforce.
- To liaise directly with government bodies on quarterly claims.
- To prepare periodic updated annual re-forecast on management fees working with CEO/Directors.
- To complete quarterly reconciliations and ensure accurate repayment is transacted from Grant Funding.
- To produce monthly management reporting
- To work closely with the leadership Team to support any contract extension work or benefit realisation work allocated
- Previous experience working with government funding bodies will be highly beneficial
- Previous experience of using Xero will be beneficial
This opportunity provides an excellent platform for a qualified accountant to build on their financial analytical skills, technical accounting skills and business partnering skills whilst playing a key role in organisation’s growth journey
This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA) with previous experience in year end accounting and strong financial analytical skills. You will have robust technical skills and be highly organised. We are looking for someone who has strong analytical skills, excellent communication, financial modelling, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will possess the ability to influence and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation.
Marketing Executive
Based: WWT Slimbridge GL2, Hybrid + Travel
Salary: £31,680.00
Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Hours: Full-Time
Directorate: Marketing, Communications and Campaigns.
About The Role
Be part of something extraordinary as a Marketing Executive at WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife. Join our passionate team on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Your marketing skills will contribute to making a real difference as we increase awareness of, and engagement with, our exciting new brand.
Showcase your talent for creating compelling marketing communications and campaigns that really resonate across digital and print platforms.
You’ll need great marketing experience, time spent hands on developing compelling communications and impeccable project management skills. You’ll know your way around digital and print, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work independently.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of maternity leave. The role is suitable for hybrid working, however, the post holder will be required to be on site 2 days a week.
About You
We're looking for an experienced marketer with a versatile skill set. The ideal candidate should have expertise in creative agency and project management, editorial planning, digital marketing, copy editing, and proofreading. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is necessary, alongside excellent communication skills. We're seeking a creative thinker who can evaluate and generate innovative ideas.
Experience with various marketing mediums and the ability to work well under pressure are preferred. If you're organized, creative, and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team.
About Us
We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.
Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.
Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?
Why you’ll love working at WWT
- Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
- Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
- 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
- Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
- Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
- Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
- Cycle to work scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
- Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from Care first
Closing Date: Friday, 14 June 2024
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.
No agencies please.