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The main responsibilities of the of Diocesan Housing Surveyor are:
- Inspect Clergy houses and assess repairs and improvements necessary in compliance with Coventry Diocese Clergy Housing Standards.
- Implement the recommendations of the property reports.
- Arrange property inspections and implement the required works with the agreement of the Property Manager.
- Address reactive repairs and ensure works are undertaken and completed in accordance with the Housing Standards.
- Prepare schedules of work and cost budgets, agree these with the Property Manager before tendering to approved contractors.
What we are looking for in a Diocesan Housing Surveyor:
· Driving Licence with access to own car
· Previous experience of managing small works contracts
· Working knowledge of residential building defects and their resolution
· Proven awareness of health and safety with regard to building management and works contracts.
· Being responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of properties whilst remaining within budgetary and time constraints
· Degree Level or relevant experience commensurate to the role
· Evidence for continuing professional development.
· Familiarity using a modern Property Management software package
This post reports to the Property Manager and is based in the Diocesan Offices in Coventry.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
In the Diocesan offices we are committed to work with determination towards a fuller representation of the social, cultural and ethnic diversity which accurately reflects the people we serve in the Diocese of Coventry. We expect all employees to promote and model equity, diversity and inclusion in their working practices and relationships and to uphold principles of equality of opportunity in accordance with our legal and theological obligations as written in Galatians 3:28 which says, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus”.
If you have a disability, long-term illness or are neurodiverse, and you feel this prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss the adjustments we can make for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we particularly welcome applications from United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage (UKME/GMH) candidates who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. All appointments will be made on merit of skill and experience relative to the role.
All employees undertake mandatory Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training during their employment with us.
To see more details about this role and how to apply, please click on the "apply" link and it will take you to our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The RSCM is on a mission to enable the flourishing of church music, and in particular to get children singing.
Working across the whole charity, you will work to sell existing products, courses and events, as well as membership subscriptions. With a passion for the power of singing and music, you will persuade musicians, teachers and members of church communities of the value of RSCM’s offerings. You will build and leverage a network of advocates to help spread the word, accelerating take-up and growing the RSCM’s reach in churches and schools.
The post holder will be expected to work to actively drive sales of RSCM products such as ‘Hymnpact!’ (a singing resource aimed at encouraging singing in primary schools), sales of events such as singing courses, and membership subscriptions; and in some instances voluntary giving. Some of the work will be in support of RSCM Enterprises, RSCM’s wholly owned trading subsidiary.
The sales plan will be delivered with some assistance of external contractors (e.g. social media), and with input from individuals across the organisation.
The post holder is responsible for selling to individuals, corporate customers (such as school federations) and organisations (e.g. choral societies) including through appropriate organisational networks. The holder will play an active part in suggesting, agreeing and delivering agreed KPIs and sales targets, monitoring and adjusting activities as necessary to improve results. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the long-term financial viability of the charity and whilst we have a comprehensive product offer, we welcome innovation. The post holder will be expected to make suggestions and recommendations for NPD (new product development) and changes to our strategy that could make the products more attractive to parallel markets.
Sounds exciting? See the full job description and person specification
Location: remote or working out of our Salisbury office.
Closing date: 17th May 2024
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Contract Type
Permanent - St Giles Shops
Location
Mere Green
Hours
22.5 hours (working 3 out of 7 days to include Sundays plus 2 other days)
8:55am - 5:05pm trading over 7 days
Annual Salary
£13,548.60
Review Date
02/05/2024
As an Assistant Community Shop Manager (ACSM) for St Giles Hospice you will support in leading a team of volunteers. You’ll be empowered to make decisions locally whilst working within a supportive framework. You’ll work within and for your local community ensuring that engagement and support is understood and promoted.
You’ll have good customer service skills and want to be part of a successful team. Ideally, you’ll have previous retail experience with the ability to manage and lead the store in the absence of the Community Shop Manager (CSM).
Reporting into the CSM and working closely with the Retail Regional Manager you will aid in supporting your store to run efficiently and deliver a positive financial contribution to the Hospice. You’ll also have the support of a Retail Regional Supervisor, available to provide store encouragement and development of best practice.
Knowledge and experience
Essential:
·Good standard of education in English and Maths
·Genuine interest in charity retailing/fashion
·Previous retail/charity retail experience
Desirable:
·Local community knowledge
Values
·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours
Skills
Essential:
·Proven customer service skills.
·Flexible and be able to adapt to change on a daily basis
·Able to complete physically demanding work in the form of standing for long periods and moving stock
Desirable:
·IT and numeracy – Office365/Share point
Personal Attributes
·Strong communicator
·Good interpersonal skills.
·Goodtime keeping & strong work ethic
·Conducts themselves’ in a professional manner
·Good organisational skills
·Inclusive and diverse in their approach
·Empathetic
·Team Player
·Able to work under pressure
·Collaborative
·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice
Other requirements
·Valid driving licence
·Eligibility to work in the UK
·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests
Just so you know:
This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.
If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Exchange is seeking an experienced, talented and driven Venue Hire Manager to maximise venue hire income for The Exchange with responsibility for all aspects of hire events.
Situated in the Thames-side town of Erith, The Exchange is dedicated to creating opportunities for people to come together and celebrate life, craft, and community. Ideally located on the border of London and Kent, The Exchange is a perfect venue to attract guests, offering them something unique and memorable in intimate and unique surroundings. This includes the newly renovated “Exchange Town Square” and the beautiful garden designed by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price.
Our aspiration is to develop a craft focused venue hire programme, where every detail has been carefully thought through, leading to unique and inspirational experiences – this will be the role of the new Venue Hire Manager.
Principle Duties:
- Venue Hire Management: Lead for all hire enquiries and bookings from initial conversations through to event delivery and after-care.
- Sales and Business Development: Proactively drive venue hire sales, convert enquiries, and reach budgeted targets, working to develop opportunities with current, returning, and prospective clients. To be conversant with the wider sector, benchmarking against competitor spaces, engaged with external networks and leading on venue hire promotion and marketing opportunities.
- Administration: lead and maintain all enquiries and bookings, communication with internal colleagues to optimise event delivery before, during and after, and develop and maintain accurate monitoring and evaluation reporting.
- Customer Service: provide exceptional service to all event hirers and suppliers with a professional, efficient, and welcoming attitude.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively research and reach-out to new business hire opportunities, exploring new creative opportunities to optimise use of the building and garden, regularly benchmarking The Exchange pricing and proposition.
- Promoting the location through a variety of marketing channels such as social media.
- Responsibility for all venue hires from enquiry to bookings to on-the-day and after care. This includes supervision and scheduling of duty managers, tending to any incidents or queries, liaising with catering services and supervising their requirements and logistics, building security.
- Negotiate and agree venue hire events including final contracts, invoicing, and scheduling.
- Ensure excellent communication with all colleagues to ensure smooth event procedures and positive client outcomes, including cleaning and organising the venue and facilities pre and post event.
- Develop and maintain systems for monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of hire events in context of budget targets and for improving customer service and repeat business.
- Establish best practice procedures and protocol for wide range of clients e.g. private, corporate, charity.
- Develop excellent supplier relationships e.g. event planners, caterers, local companies – to build and promote opportunities to hire spaces and develop a beneficial ‘approved suppliers’ list.
- Operating within rigorous H&S and security frameworks, including taking responsibility for opening and locking up, final building checks.
Personal specification:
Essential:
- Experience of developing pro-active sales leads, and up-selling additional opportunities utilising knowledge of marketing channels and techniques.
- Evidence of excellent customer service and experience of dealing with challenging and complex events.
- Motivated with an eye for detail and a desire to achieve high standards.
- Sound knowledge of security and safety measures and risk management strategies.
- Confident, calm approach to working within a high-pressured, busy environment balancing multiple demands.
- Excellent communication, listening, diplomacy and problem-solving skills.
- Evidence of positive and effective working with inter-departmental teams to achieve shared objectives.
- High level of written and verbal English communication skills.
- Strong negotiation skills both financial and verbal.
- Highly organised with initiative and strong time management efficiency.
- Ability to work flexible hours dependent on events bookings and the needs of the operation.
- The right to live and work in the United Kingdom.
Desirable:
- Working in an arts and culture / community / heritage venue environment.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 05 May
Interviews scheduled for: Wednesday 08 May
Our mission is to reinvigorate the Old Library in Erith as a community-built space and create a centre for craft, opportunity and local growth.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a People Policy & Engagement Partner to join the National Theatre People Team.
The purpose of the role
The People Team provide advice, guidance and support to all National Theatre staff, line managers and senior leaders on people policies; terms and conditions of employment; recruitment and selection; performance management; staff engagement; diversity and inclusion; trade union and employee relations; discipline, grievance, and capability processes; and training and career development. We pride ourselves on providing a customer-focused, flexible, and agile service and aim to support and facilitate an open and inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.
The successful applicant for this role will lead on the development and review of employment policies, undertaking benchmarking and researching best practice to ensure the NT has a full range of accessible and inclusive policies. They will analyse and interpret business intelligence and workforce data to inform policy development and decision making whilst working with colleagues to develop guidance and training for managers and act as the department’s central advisory expertise. They will also lead on work related to the NT’s pay framework and policy and manage engagement surveys, developing routine reporting and analysis.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience across a range of People functions that demonstrates an ability to work autonomously across a range of functions, including generalist, policy development, reward and interpreting terms and conditions.
- Experience of analysing and presenting information both written and verbally in informal and formal settings.
- Experience of working with information, databases and ability to interrogate and analyse data.
- Experience of working in a flexible and pragmatic way to problem-solving. Able to seek and exploit opportunities to advance objectives.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively orally, digitally and in writing adapting the message for a diverse audience in an inclusive and accessible way.
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders, with the ability to build strong collaborative working relationships.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you...
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Complimentary staff tickets for shows, subject to availability and policy.
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Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
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Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
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Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
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Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
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Generous sick pay
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Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
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Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
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Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
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On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
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Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
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On-site staff canteen and bar
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Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
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The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Tuesday 7th May 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
People Department 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS MANAGER
WAKEFIELD – OFFICE BASED
30 HOURS PER WEEK£22,000 - £25,600 PER ANNUM Full Time Equivalent £26,000 – £32,000 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated team based in Wakefield. Playing a key role as Business Operations Manager you will be a crucial member of the Management team, leading the back-office and supporting the Chief Executive Officer.
You will be part of the newly created Management Team, providing Business Operations Support for the Organisation as a whole. This is a challenging but exciting opportunity to design and embed efficient business processes and assist colleagues to improve business practices to maximise efficiency and to help take this established Membership Services Organisation to the next level.
Reporting to the CEO and Board you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our Business, including the financial and operational management of business support functions. The job holder will be key in ensuring highly effective operational support to the Management Team and colleagues.
Young Lives Consortium is a membership organisation supporting VCSE organisations and groups who work with children, young people and families across the Wakefield District. By working together, we achieve more, progress faster and deliver better services. Our current services include consultancy, training, support, project management, information, guidance and best practice support, our vision is to ensure those working with Children, Young People and Families achieve their goals through incorporating best practice.
We are looking for a talented, hands-on business professional, who is versatile, highly organised, process-driven, positive and motivated. You should have a proven track record in financial and project management and/or business administration processes, possess strong organisational, communication and leadership skills. Ideally you will have experience of the third sector and good governance, you will be values driven and committed to supporting children and young people.
In return we offer, a new job for you to grow and develop, opportunity for training and development within the role, a competitive salary, an amazing environment to work in, within a fun, committed and hard-working team. With people who enjoy going to work every day!!
To improve the advancement in life of Children, Young People and families in need, by promoting the effectiveness and efficiency of VCSE organisations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Health and Safety Officer (Property and Transport)
Contract: 18 months fixed term contract
Hours: Part-time (3 days/or 21 hours a week – (must be able to work Fridays)
Location: Office-based in London, N4 with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £24,756 - £26,241 per annum (FTE £41,260 - £43,735) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band F2
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
Please note this is a part-time role 3 days/or 21 hours per week (Fridays must be worked but the other 2 days per week are flexible). The role is initially for an 18 months fixed term contract.
As a key member of our Services and Support team, you’ll be working with MS Society volunteer groups that provide transport services to their members and/or own property. You’ll also be supporting members of the Customer Services team to help them fulfill their health and safety responsibilities within each of the MS Society’s offices. This role includes travel across the UK to provide support and/ or training as required.
You’ll be working with our external auditors to manage the audit process, monitor and record compliance with the ‘MS Society Health and Safety risk management framework’ on property and transport and ensure materials in the framework are consistently and effectively used.
We’re looking for the successful candidate to have:
- A NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Trained Display Screen Assessment Assessor
- Be a Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
- Experience of working with in house Health and Safety systems that cover risk areas associated with a volunteer group network.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- An in-depth up-to-date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practices, particularly as these relate to the voluntary sector.
- Experience of transport for people of all abilities run by the voluntary sector with a working knowledge of the related legislation.
- A working knowledge of the management of properties run by the voluntary sector.
- A working knowledge of DSE requirements and how to assess and apply them in a practical way.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, inspection and auditing procedures.
We recognise the significant and excellent contributions; experience; and skills our employees bring to the MS Society.
Working with external pay and reward consultants, we’re taking active steps this year to review our employees’ pay and benefits package. Ensuring we’re aligned with the most accurate and up-to-date benchmarks for the UK charity sector.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 6 May 2024
PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Right to work in the UK
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.
The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make.
Equal Opportunities
We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.
We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.
No agencies please.
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our profile page
Travel: As necessary to other offices for team meetings or setting up training workshops, possibly once a month
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
At Versus Arthritis, one of our key strategic goals is to ensure that we are a great place to work and volunteer, and that our people have the skills and resources they need to do the best in their roles. In the Organisational Development team, we have just launched our learning and development framework to align to this goal and create a learning culture for staff and volunteers which is inclusive, flexible and data driven.
Following a learning needs analysis last year, we are excited to be launching several new learning initiatives this year to support our people to do the best in their roles, including diversity and inclusion programmes, mental health awareness and leadership and management skills. The Training Administrator plays a vital part in helping to deliver our goals, ensuring that we have an effective and sustainable learning and development programme.
About the role
The role will be central to coordinating our learning and development journey for staff and volunteers. You will be passionate about creating a learning culture and be the first point of contact for learners, organise online and in-person training workshops, and manage our Learning Management System. You will work closely with the People and Culture teams to build an efficient learning and development service and ensure that learners have access to what they need to engage in our learning and development offer. You will also collate evaluation data and create quarterly reports on our training programmes to share our learnings and successes.
About you
If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:
- Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, succinct reports and data.
- Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and with excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
- Experience of supporting learning and development programmes and managing Learner Management Systems such as Moodle.
- Confidence in using Microsoft Excel at a basic or intermediate level
- Able to work effectively within a team, supporting multiple stakeholders including staff, volunteers and managers
- A flexible, solutions-focused and creative approach.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Benefits
Your excellent benefits include:
- Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
- Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
- Simplyhealth cash plan.
- Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
- Learning and personal development opportunities.
- Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
- Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
- Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interview
Interviews expected on Friday 17 May 2024 through Microsoft Teams
As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you have charity finance experience? Would you like to join a rapidly growing charity at our Head Office in Peterborough?
We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Finance and operations, this role will ensure that appropriate financial processes and systems are followed and developed to support our charity’s sustainable growth and safeguard our financial health. The Finance & Payroll Officer will ensure that financial tasks and transactions are undertaken in an efficient, effective and timely manner and, importantly, that relevant financial information is provided to keep the Senior Leadership Team informed to make the best decisions for the charity. The role will also cover responsibility for all payroll operations, ensuring that all payments are accurate and on time and that appropriate and accurate information is provided to the Director of Finance & Operations, HMRC, pension providers and other external bodies. We are looking for a confident and experienced individual to join our supportive team. Previous charity finance knowledge and Xero is helpful but not essential, above all we want an individual to be tenacious, curious, diligent and show strong initiative.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
Part Time 21 hours per week
£21,000 per annum (£12,600 pro rata) + benefits (company car, 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)
Greater Manchester Team covering North Cumbria
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver high-quality family support services as part of our Greater Manchester Care Team.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social, and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.
Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss, and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
Location:
This role covers North Cumbria.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
· We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life
· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
· Company car for front line care posts
· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus
· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth
We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website via the link and apply online.
Closing date: 22 May 2024
Interviews will take place either on Teams or at our Lancaster office, with the dates to be confirmed.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 (Pro-rata) + AET Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme + Additional AET Benefits
Hours of work: Variable (18.5 hours per week)
Start Date: As soon as possible
The post will be operated nationally
Academies Enterprise Trust, a trusted and approved Apprenticeship Training provider, has been successfully delivering apprenticeships since 2014. We have recently expanded our reach, delivering apprenticeships to schools and academies outside of the Trust. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our ‘Good’ rating across all areas by Ofsted.
You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and developing our functional skills curriculum (Maths and English) for our apprentices progressing them from their initial assessment level to at least level two as part of their apprenticeship programmes.
The key responsibilities will be:
- Prepare lessons efficiently to conduct them competently.
- Create material to enable interactive and engaging delivery.
- Create schemes of work and lesson plans according to the qualification specifications.
- Set and mark learners' work daily, ensuring feedback is provided promptly
- Keep track of and maintain records of participants’ attendance, participation, and progress
- Complete course and contract-related administrative tasks to specified standards to enable funding to be claimed for each apprentice.
- Supporting the wider Apprenticeships function
- You will have a proven track record of delivering English and maths Functional Skills across Levels 1 and 2 remotely using online technology and delivering face-to-face.
- You will hold a teaching qualification and Level 3 in Maths and English.
The positions are required as soon as possible.
Interviews are available immediately, so we welcome early applications, which will be reviewed continuously.
Closing Date: Friday 17th May 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before applying.
In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept cvs. Apply today.
Academies Enterprise Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair, and consistent recruitment process that is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Academies Enterprise Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.
As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.
Hours: 28 hours per week (Including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)
We invite applications from people who are:
- Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision.
- Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation.
- Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities.
- Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation.
- Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 20 May 2024.
Interview date: Tuesday 4 June 2024.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from all sections of society. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of our organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and expects all of its staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment.
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An exciting opportunity to help lead The Maypole Project into our next exciting phase of growth and development; an opportunity not only to help shape the future of the charity, but in turn transform the lives of hundreds of children and young people with complex medical needs.
The Maypole Project has, for over 20 years, been supporting families through the toughest and most stressful periods of their lives following a child’s diagnosis with complex medical needs. The diagnosis of a complex need in childhood can affect people from all walks of life, can impact all aspects of their lives, and brings with it a lifetime rollercoaster of events and emotions. The Maypole Project promises to be alongside every family member, every step of their way to help them live their lives to the fullest.
To fulfil our five-year strategic development plan, we are seeking key skills in our new CEO which will be increasing our ability to reach out to as many people in need of The Maypole Project expertise in psychological and social support by creating new partnerships, new support networks and reaching into new geographical areas,
Reporting directly to the Chair of the Board of Trustees and with the support of Head of Developments, the CEO will lead the management of the organisation, drive its strategic development and, together with the Board, secure the future success of the organisation.
The post holder will promote The Maypole Project, its ambitions, values and objectives through every aspect of their work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) is looking for a Public Affairs Officer to help drive forward our campaigning to end violence against women in all its forms.
The last few years have seen a huge increase in awareness of violence against women and girls, and support for our work. With this crucial human rights issue on the public and political agenda like never before, now is the time to disrupt the status quo and lay the foundations for a different world.
ABOUT THE ROLE
EVAW’s public affairs officer will help persuade policy makers and stakeholders to prioritise tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) and develop policy and practice that is effective, inclusive and rooted in equalities and human rights.
Typical tasks for this job might include reviewing and synthesising political speeches and debates, drafting briefings for MPs and other stakeholders and supporting with the organisation of stakeholder events such as parliamentary and party conference meetings.
Candidates are likely to have some experience in public affairs or policy work on VAWG or a related field connected to social justice, human rights and equalities. and will be seeking an opportunity to work in a highly impactful, agile and dynamic feminist organisation.
A background in VAWG will of course be an asset, but regardless you’ll need to show us you can keep abreast of key political developments, identify challenges and opportunities to pursue an organisation’s aims, and work to influence key decision-makers in a given field. The applications which stand out in this process will be from those who deeply believe in what we do.
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We guarantee an invitation to interview for disabled applicants who demonstrate, within their application, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.
Please note we are only able to consider applicants who are able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.
EVAW aims to be an anti-racist, values-centring employer. We are seeking out individuals with dedication, aptitude and the ability to deliver meaningful campaigning work. If you have strong knowledge and experience related to any of the significant parts of this job but are not sure that your profile fits in a ‘traditional’ way, please do consider making an application, or get in touch to discuss your background and we will try to give you a steer on the job and what's involved. If you would like to discuss this, please contact us.
TIMELINE
Applications must be received by 11.59 PM on Wednesday, 8th May 2024.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by w/c 20th May 2024, with interviews will take place in London between 5th and 7th June 2024.
Please note that we cannot provide feedback on all applications, and will only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.
We’re a group of feminist organisations and experts from across the UK, working to end violence against women and girls in all its forms.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Partner Engagement Manager to promote and develop the work of Family Fund, and contribute to our profile within the disability sector in Wales.
Are you looking for a role where your skills can directly benefit families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people?
The role
As Partner Engagement Manager you will promote and develop the work of Family Fund in its reach to families. You’ll also contribute to its profile within the disability sector in Wales and with key Government/political stakeholders.
You will proactively work with a wide range of public, private and third sector organisations. Your goal will be to ensure Family Fund’s strategy is understood, and that mutually beneficial relationships are formed. In addition, you will seek out opportunities which allow Family Fund to achieve its key priorities, deliver added value for funders, and secure positive outcomes for our beneficiaries.
You will be acknowledged as a senior Family Fund representative across the disability sector, deputising for the Group CEO, or Directors on committees and at events as required.
Finally, you will build effective partnerships and proactively develop activities with key organisations across public, private and third sectors.
If you join us, you’ll be:
- Ensuring that Family Fund’s profile remains high amongst key organisations.
- Promoting the support offered by Family Fund to support demand generation, including targeted work in relation to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives.
- Being Family Fund’s key point of contact for all partners and stakeholders in Wales.
- Engage in sector working groups and consortia to help secure improved support for families raising disabled children.
About you
For this role you will need to have experience of presenting to external stakeholders and representing an organisation in a professional capacity. You’ll also need experience of managing budgets and delivering projects.
To be successful in this role you will need to be self-motivated and be able to engage positively with different teams. You must be flexible, adaptable and resilient to work demands and change. This post is home based with regular travel.
About us
Family Fund is a great place to work for great people. We provide a challenging and rewarding working environment where every staff member can make their mark.
We are a values based organisation and we aim to show our values in all that we do. Read our staff stories here, and see how our staff display our values every day.
We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Employer. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.
How to apply
When you’re ready to apply, complete the online application and submit a CV and a covering letter. Your letter will need to explain what skills and qualities you would bring to the team.
For more information, please read and download the job description available on our website.
The successful candidate must complete pre-employment checks that meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. This includes a requirement to undergo a right to work check and employment history verification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.