This is a brand new role to Cambridge SU, and an exciting opportunity to help shape the SU's access and widening participation work.

This role will be the lead staff member for all of our current access projects and activities, working closely with the Access, Education & Participation Officers (UG & PG) to deliver these; and work with the rest of all future access initiatives; for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The role holder will work with the Activities Team to deliver team events including the annual Freshers’ Fair and provide support to the Activities Manager in developing plans to extend support to students engaging in extra-curricular activities at the University of Cambridge.

Key projects for this role:

• Coordinate and deliver Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects for undergraduate and postgraduate students including the Shadowing Scheme.
• Work with elected Sabbatical Officers to deliver the Shadowing Scheme, Cambridge SU’s annual intercollegiate access scheme for undergraduates, including residential and online components.
• Work with elected Sabbatical Officers to develop new outreach schemes for Cambridge SU.
• Ensure that Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects are safe for participants including under-18s by implementing and delivering training on safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Work with data to select scheme participants, manage logistics of the residential scheme and evaluate projects.
• Communicate up-to-date information to external stakeholders and volunteers about widening participation initiatives at Cambridge SU.
• Promote projects include the Shadowing Scheme to contacts in schools and current school and mature students.
• Oversee recruitment and coordination of volunteers engaging in Cambridge SU’s access and widening participation projects.  
• Prepare evaluation reports and support the development of funding applications as required.

Please see the information pack and submit the following by no later than 9am on Wednesday 18th August.

You can contact the Activities Team if you'd like to arrange a time discuss to the role further via phone call.

1. CV
2. Supporting statement outlining why you're interested in this vacancy, what you'll bring to the role & outlining relevant experience (maximum two sides A4).

Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of creatures great and small.

An exciting opportunity has risen to join our Dog Care team in a full time role.

A dog carer will form part of a large team of staff and volunteers implementing a high-quality care provision and supporting a rehoming journey through assessment, behaviour modification and high-quality customer service.

The ability to work both as part of a large team and independently is essential alongside an ability to work alongside other stakeholders in our pet service teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide all dogs in care with core 'life skills' training during all interactions to improve their chance of success in a new home
• Utilise a high level of practical training skills to build a positive emotional state and subsequent behaviour pattern that improves welfare and increases the chance of success in a new home
• To introduce, translate and deliver training and behaviour plans to Pet Seekers in a user-friendly way to ensure the individual dogs requirements are understood and taken on in the new home

The successful candidate will have proven experience of being a strong team player able to have a positive outlook in what can be an emotionally demanding role and be able to perform tasks of a physical nature such as dog walking 3-4 hours a day.

A qualification in Animal management or behaviour or experience working or voluntary with dogs is desirable for this role.

Salary- £18,138 - £19,698, depending on experience

With your background in housing, social care and ‘high risk’ clients, you really understand the difference it can make when frontline staff are supported to improve practice. Well, we can put you in a position to do just that. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Senior Practitioner.

We’re part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to join Winston House, our residential care home in Cambridge. As a Senior Practitioner you’ll be focused on practice, but of course your overriding objective will be to provide high quality support to people who use our services, in line with service models and policy. Carrying a caseload of complex cases, you’ll provide strong and effective clinical leadership in formulating support plans and manage the work of Support Workers, Peer Support and other Volunteers, as well taking responsibility for their training and development. You’ll also support the management of the risk load within your service, to ensure safe working practices are in place and appropriate support available.

We expect you to have your QCF in Health and Social Care – ideally level 3 or equivalent – or to be happy to train towards it. Certainly, your substantial experience within the housing and social care sector will have given you a significant understanding of mental health issues, recovery and coproduction, and the intricacies of managing resources effectively. You should also be experienced in carrying out investigations and writing reports and recommendations. On a personal level, you’re solution focused and outcome driven, able both to lead from the front and to delegate when appropriate, and flexible enough to participate in on-call arrangements.

The salary for this post is £20,210 per annum with progression to £21,247 per annum subject to the postholder meeting the eligibility and performance criteria. This is a permanent position, requiring the postholder to work 37.5 hours per week.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this, and who meet the essential criteria within the person specification, will be considered for an interview.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

The closing date for this post is 10th August 2021 at 11:59pm, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date if sufficient applications are received prior.

Parliamentary Assistant
Reference: JUL20214178
Location: Flexible
Salary: £22,986.00 - £25,500.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 1 year

Are you passionate about ensuring that politicians take action to tackle the nature and climate crises? Do you love nature and want to make sure we protect and restore it for future generations? This is a critical year for nature, with two major UN summits at the end of the year and legislation proposed or currently being considered across all four UK legislatures, that could transform the way we protect and restore our natural environment. We are recruiting new roles into our External Affairs team to ensure that nature gets the voice it needs.

What’s the role about

You will work to raise the profile of the RSPB and our work across Westminster and Whitehall more broadly, working closely with our events and communications colleagues to increase engagement of Parliamentarians with our events including Big Garden Birdwatch, International Dawn Chorus Day and Endangered Species Day. More broadly, you will manage communication with MPs through regular MP newsletters and explore innovative options to engage parliamentarians with the work of the RSPB including at a local level. You will also engage with advocates across the four countries of the UK to share ideas and knowledge to develop best practices.

You will also provide support for the Species Champions project. This project pairs MPs up with threatened and endangered species, from Atlantic salmon and the ruderal bumblebee to the curlew and sandeel. These MPs work to raise the profile of their species, including speaking up in debates, tabling amendments to legislation, asking questions and writing to Government Ministers. You will work closely with the nine other NGO partners and the Senior Parliamentary Officer to support the project, the Species Champions and to explore options to promote and extend the project.

Working with events and external affairs colleagues you will help support for internal and external events and provide broader advocacy support to the policy and advocacy department. This is a fast-paced and varied role, where you’ll gain experience of political lobbying in a crucial year for nature.

What we need from you

You will be a talented communicator with the ability to form effective and influential partnerships. You will bring innovation and creativity to the parliamentary team, with an ability to work closely with our communications and events colleagues to maximise parliamentarian’s engagement with our natural world, the work of the RSPB and our events.

You will have an understanding of politics, decision making and a passion for our natural world.

Essential qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject or work experience providing the same level of ability.

Essential skills

• A creative and effective communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Able to prioritise effectively
• Able to manage projects effectively
• Competent use of Microsoft Office

Desirable qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience:

An understanding of the role of public facing communications/campaigns in supporting policy advocacy

• Experience in working in or organising events
• An interest in environmental or conservation policy.
• A working understanding of the Westminster parliament and devolved politics across the UK.

Closing date: 23:59, 25 August 2021

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength-to-strength. More people than ever before are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing. There are substantial opportunities to grow our fundraising programme, through optimising our existing direct marketing channel mix and developing new areas, namely mid-level donor acquisition.

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Manager seeking an exciting challenge, a challenge that will see them play an instrumental role in helping FFI reach its ambitious donor targets, and realise the huge fundraising potential ahead.

This role will be tasked with attracting new supporters to support FFI financially for the first time and win back those that have lapsed. They will work across a variety of direct marketing channels to deliver campaigns and develop new propositions. The role also encompasses a new area for FFI, the development of a mid-value programme, aimed at growing the number of supporters who donate between £500 and £9,999.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has experience working in direct marketing acquisition and who has proven experience in acquiring new donors or customers. In this role you will be able to develop your management skills, fundraising skills, strategic thinking and work as part of an ambitious and collegiate supporter marketing team.

You will be joining a passionate team; with a love and aspiration to bring alive FFI’s conservation programme through inspirational fundraising.

The role also offers an opportunity to learn and to develop your career in an exciting and rewarding environment. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength-to-strength. More people than ever before are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing.

As a result, FFI are changing the way we approach donor stewardship, and we now want to instil a culture of excellence when it comes to communicating with our donors.

As Supporter Experience Manager, you will drive this step change, leading a new team that will shape and drive supporter facing interactions, communications and products across the organisation. You will identify gaps and opportunities within FFI’s audiences and portfolio of products and campaigns, working closely with colleagues in the Supporter Marketing team to ensure FFI delivers an exceptional supporter experience across all points of contact.

In delivering an excellent supporter experience you will be responsible for driving up supporters’ lifetime value, because as supporter satisfaction increases, donors will choose to support us more frequently and for longer.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience within either the charity or commercial sectors. You will be used to driving change, leading teams through key strategic projects, building excellent working relationships and influencing a wide range of stakeholders.

The role represents an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to work in a fast moving and dynamic environment. As the role will involve working across many teams, you will have a great opportunity to develop excellent cross team relationships and experience the breadth of work undertaken by FFI.

The role also offers an opportunity to learn and to develop your career in an exciting and rewarding environment. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Job Title: Development Officer - Institutions

Report To:          Head of Trusts and Foundations

Hours: Monday – Friday 09:00 until 17:30 (37.5hrs per week), with flexibility 

Start Date:          ASAP

Location: Cambridge, UK 

Who are we?

CAMFED (Campaign for Female Education) is an international non-profit organisation tackling poverty and inequality by supporting marginalised girls to go to school and succeed, and empowering young women to step up as leaders of change. Over the next five years we have set the audacious goal of supporting five million girls in rural sub-Saharan Africa to learn and thrive in school, and to create the future they imagine - for themselves, for their communities, and for Africa.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a passionate and dedicated fundraising team at the outset of an ambitious five-year strategy that campaigns for social justice, economic development and climate action. You will work alongside colleagues globally who like to mix laughs and learning with hard-work and results.

Last month alone, CAMFED was cited by The Guardian as one of the most important aid agencies of the moment and also received the 2021 Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation, which counts Nelson Mandela among its esteemed past laureates.

What’s the role?

This role will work closely with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations to develop robust and high-quality funding proposals. You will also provide support to the wider Development Fundraising team to increase income through prospect research, proposal support and effective data management. You can expect the following responsibilities:

Proposal support and development

• Support the development of 12-20 compelling and professionally-presented funding proposals, concept notes or reports per year, each tailored to specific Trust, Foundation, and Corporate audiences.
• Develop a strong knowledge of CAMFED’s current programmes and work with other teams to clearly communicate complex information in writing that persuades and motivates Trusts, Foundations and Corporates to support.
• Research country and programme specific statistics, contextual and organisational  information and write summary notes to support proposal development. 
• Maintain accurate salesforce records in accordance with internal fundraising processes and structures.

Research and administration

• Complete research and due diligence profiles for prospective Trusts, Foundations and Corporates partners.

• Work with the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations to create emails updates, thank you letters and acknowledgements for Institutional donors, according to the Global Fundraising Structure and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate data records in Salesforce, CAMFED’s CRM.
• Uphold GDPR regulations at all times and manage complaints within best practice guidelines.

 Coordination of Institutional programmes

• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in the development and delivery of the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards and data in Salesforce to inform the Trusts and Foundations and Corporate programmes/future pipelines.
• Support the Head of Trusts and Foundations and the Manager of Corporate Relations in effective stewardship of existing donors through outreach, fundraising materials and informal update reports.
• Proactively identify and research potential prospects to add to the Institutional pipeline of opportunities.
• Any other duties as required.

Skills and qualities for the role:

• Commitment to education, social justice and gender equity.
• Demonstrable skills in developing complex and compelling written proposals, collating information from a variety of sources.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to develop content for a variety of audiences.
• Proactive, with a proven ability to progress multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks and work to tight deadlines at the same time.
• Ability to research, analyse and collate information
• Ability to take initiative and develop solutions to challenges as they arise.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and effective working in a team environment.
• Impeccable attention to detail and the ability to manage your time effectively.
• Commitment to own learning and professional development.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

CAMFED is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Board members. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

Application Details

Please send your CV together with a covering letter explaining the reasons why you have applied for the role, including your salary expectations, and reference ‘Development Officer - Institutions’ by 9am on Wednesday 18th August 2021.

Please note, only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

This is a truly exciting time to be joining FFI’s Fundraising Team. Over the past couple of years, we have established a fundraising programme that is going from strength to strength. More people than ever are choosing to support FFI’s work, and as a result our donor base is rapidly growing. The focus on nurturing relationships with these donors and providing an excellent experience is a strategic priority.

We are seeking an individual with excellent supporter care skills who can help us to build excellent relationships with our supporters and has a real affinity with the work that we do. Your role will involve responding to supporter requests, questions and queries from a range of communication channels, including email and phone, helping to deliver a first-class supporter experience. This frontline role is contributing to the development of the fundraising team to reach unrestricted income targets.

You will report directly to the Supporter Experience Manager, working closely with the Fundraising Officer and Database Manager on a range of activities.

You will be self-driven and well organised with meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a friendly and lively team that is part of a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation at the forefront of global conservation. In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

FFI is seeking a Finance Assistant who will be responsible for the management of FFI’s donation processing function, ensuring it runs smoothly and efficiently.

You will have excellent numeracy skills and a strong attention to detail. A diligent and rigorous approach to work is essential. Your strong interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a busy environment, with the ability to balance competing demands.  With a proactive approach to your work, you will seek to add value and have opportunity to contribute your skills and expertise to FFI’s growth and development.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please visit the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 22 August 2021.

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

The Director Sustainable Agriculture & Enterprise is a new role within FFI, leading a team of five full-time specialists to influence and deliver this area of work across FFI’s global conservation programme, collaborating closely with the other cross-cutting teams and with our four regional programmes to deliver conservation projects in more than forty countries. 

You are a highly motivated, skilled and experienced individual ready to lead FFI’s efforts to build nature-positive agriculture and enterprise opportunities in our global conservation programme.  You have extensive experience of designing and managing nature-positive and collaborative businesses, strengthening sustainable agriculture in conservation programmes, motivating teams to deliver impact on biodiversity objectives, influencing senior policy and corporate decision-makers, and delivering triple bottom line impact in developing countries. 

You have excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and team management skills, enabling your team to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues across our global conservation programme.  You are comfortable working in an international NGO and managing in a matrix-like structure.  Your network of agri-business, finance sector and investor contacts will help connect the potential conservation and livelihoods impacts of FFI’s global conservation programme with the investment partners and financial sustainability required at landscape level. Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and proficiency in a second language relevant to FFI would be an advantage.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance. Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants. 

For further details and to apply please click here

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 31 August 2021.

Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of pets.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dog Care Team Leader to support the delivery of a high quality Care provision for dogs.

Our Care provisions forms part of a suite of agile services that provide a tailored journey for the pet towards finding their new owner. Working with up to 65 dogs onsite and supporting a further 40 dogs within our foster provision, the Dog Care Team deliver care, training and behavioural modification, along with supporting dogs placed in foster care and when first in their forever homes.

The Dog Care Team Leader is part of a team of 4 responsible for assisting the Section Manager with the delivery of a proactive, efficient and effective section helping vulnerable dogs in need. This role in particular focuses on overseeing the dogs in our Foster Home Care and Owner Home Care; co-ordinating offsite support for dogs; ensuring all assessment are complete and identifying dogs suitable for Owner Home Care.

Line managing and developing a team of Care Specialists, Carers and volunteers is also a key responsibility and large part of this role, along with being a key decision making related to a dogs welfare.

This includes:

• Upholding excellent standards of care, husbandry and best practice handling methods
• Maintaining a high level of species specialist knowledge
• Forming part of medical and behavioural reviews for pets. Utilising current / up to date knowledge and experience to support this and offer guidance on what can be supplied through Care
• Coaching and mentoring the professional development of direct reports
• Working collaboratively with the Pet Care Volunteer Manager to provide a consistent and engaged approach to volunteering
• Ensure volunteers meet the needs of the department, identify new roles to maximise onsite volunteer involvement
• Have advanced knowledge to deal effectively with more complex questions and concerns raised by the public and members of your team
• Use initiative to deal with the complex situations, actively seeking solutions to challenges within the team
• Assist the Section Manager in the review and implementation of all policies and procedures relevant to the department

• With a passion for dog welfare, this must equalled with a passion for developing people to achieve their potential
• With cross-department working across multiple teams to ensure success in supporting high numbers of pets, experience working collaboratively to achieve a common goal is essential, along with strong, tactful, communication and negotiation skills even under pressure.
• The successful candidate must have strong emotional resilience in what can often be a challenging role and environment, with the ability to see the bigger picture

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week working at our Godmanchester site and includes working a 1 in 4 weekend rota pattern.

Are you passionate about animal welfare? We are Wood Green, The Animals Charity and a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of pets and their people. If you're a driven, proactive and passionate individual, we have an exciting opportunity in our Corporate Fundraising team as a Corporate Fundraising Manager.

Are you interested in working on the whole spectrum of fundraising from charity of the year arrangements, commission partnership and payroll giving to commercial partnerships? You'll be identifying new funding streams, developing new propositions and activities through to managing and maintaining partnership relationships. You will contribute to and develop the corporate fundraising strategy, develop a robust pipeline of corporate prospects to approach and engage, create engaging content to secure corporate support, and pitch to a varied portfolio of business.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing stewardship journeys for all corporate supporters to maximise income, develop cross selling opportunities and encourage long term support for the charity.

If you are a creative and adaptable person with existing corporate fundraising experience, this role will suit you. You will have experience of delivering pitches and engaging propositions to win new business, and demonstrable success of securing multiyear support.

To be successful in this role you will have a proven ability to gain new support, develop and maintain positive relationships with external organisations and identify new opportunities with internal stakeholders. You will be customer-focussed, with a desire to give our supporters the best possible experience to cultivate loyal corporate supporters for Wood Green.

This role is based at our headquarters in Godmanchester, with regular travel. Flexibility to partly work remotely is available and with great benefits. Access to your own vehicle and willingness to travel is essential.

Breaking Barriers Cambridgeshire

Part-time, permanent position; 28 hours per week

Based in Cambridgeshire

The Breaking Barriers project works to minimise the impact of imprisonment on children who have a close family member in prison. Our services support family relationships to continue developing throughout the sentence, which plays a critical role in helping to reduce reoffending rates.

Breaking Barriers supports children and young people who have a close family member in prison – helping them to understand their situation and to manage their own feelings.

We are seeking a Senior Practitioner to support children and young people in Cambridgeshire, and to build the capacity of schools and other professionals to recognise and support these children.

An excellent team player with high level communication skills. You will have a passion for supporting children, young people and families and provide them with an excellent client service.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 18th August 2021

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

This is a full-time, permanent position – 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Salary: £70,000 per year

Friends Therapeutic Community Trust, known more widely as Glebe House specialises in helping boys, aged 15- 18, who have displayed harmful sexual behaviours and may have other complex behavioural issues. It provides a year-round children’s home together with individualised treatment programmes of therapy and education, delivered on-site at our Independent Special School and carried out within a therapeutic community setting.

We are now seeking a Managing Director to be responsible to the Trustee Board and to lead the Trust in delivering the strategic vision and sustain the values, ethos and service quality to which it is committed. This includes responsibility for financial planning and sustainability, providing inspirational leadership and management, and giving leadership to planning future developments and the shaping of services; income generation, fundraising and partnership working.

Your ability to work with Boards and Trustees is vital, as Governance and Accountability will be required as you will provide timely, coherent and relevant information to the Trustees on progress against objectives.

You need to have excellent people skills and proven management and business acumen, along with a dynamic and inspirational way of thinking and vision that will help lead the Trust through a new and exciting period. You should also be fully conversant with, committed to and enthusiastic about the values and objectives of the Trust.

Reference ID: MD

Application deadline: 3 Sep 2021

Shortlisting dates: 6 and 7 Sep 2021

Warner Interview (Zoom): 9 and 10 Sep 2021

Informal interviews with SMT and Residents (including Site Tour): 13 and 14 Sep 2021

Formal interviews and assessments (on Site): 21 and 22 Sep 2021

Contract begins: Jan 2022

Benefits:

• Sick pay
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Free parking, free food
• Working on a rural site in Cambridgeshire, set in 3.5 acres
• 5-weeks holiday, plus Bank Holidays

If you are interested in this post, please contact Georgie Wark to arrange a call to discuss this post further with the Clerk to Trustees and receive a Candidate Information Pack.

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

As part of our safer recruitment practices all posts will be subject to checks including an enhanced DBS and Warner Interviews processes.

A full employment history will need to be provided with an explanation of any employment gaps.