Jobs in Europe

Join us as the Group Social Value Manager at LHCPG, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our social impact strategy. Working closely with various teams, you'll integrate social value principles into our products and services, fostering innovation and partnerships to drive positive change across Great Britain.

What You'll Be Doing: 

• Lead the integration of social value priorities into LHCPG's products and services.
• Establish LHCPG as a leading authority in social value, internally and externally.
• Build and nurture a network for innovation in social value approaches.
• Stay abreast of social value trends, best practices, and regulations.
• Align LHCPG's social value strategy with our mission, vision, and external influences.
• Support clients and suppliers to deliver their social impact priorities.
• Develop and implement social value measuring approaches and standards that enable social value data and information to be collected and recorded, across LHCPG’s operational activities. 
• Support the delivery and impact reporting of the Community Benefit Fund.
• Provide guidance and training on social value principles and practices.
• Produce annual social value reports and coordinate impact case studies.

What You Need: 

• Ideally, a relevant degree or professional qualification in CSR or social impact.
• Expertise in social value measurement frameworks used in the public sector.
• Understanding of technology's role in driving social innovation.
• Experience in managing complex projects and influencing outcomes with stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ESG frameworks and their application.
• Strong IT literacy, including proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and meet strict deadlines.
• Positive, supportive attitude with a collaborative and flexible approach.
• Previous experience in a social value role or not-for-profit organisation is desirable.

What You Get: 

• Basic salary on POC starting at £62,886 
• A non-contractual and discretionary annual bonus scheme is in place based on the achievement of personal and company targets. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit). 
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays. 
• 36-hour week. 
• Personal training and development plan. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Employee Discounts. 

If you're passionate about driving positive social change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, apply quickly to join our team at LHCPG. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. 

Salary:  up to £55,000 (dependent on experience), plus generous pension scheme, flexible working culture

Contract: Permanent, subject to a six-month probation period 

Hours: 35 per week full-time. Applications for job shares, part-time and flexible working will also be considered. 

Location: London/Hybrid. In person attendance for certain meetings is required (including all staff/team meetings and governance/committee meetings that take place in person). Travel within the UK and internationally may be required. 

About the RSS and this role

The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data, which have never been more vital. We’re looking for an exceptional, experienced business development professional who can help us increase our impact.

The main purpose of this role is to create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales. Working closely with teams within the Society to research, follow up and develop strong leads, you will participate in events and marketing activities as needed, and develop and maintain a working database of contacts within our CRM system, to enable effective logging and tracking of potential customers.

The Society offers a diverse range of products from training, sponsorship and professional accreditation and you will be expected to understand these business models and work with teams to maximise their revenue generating potential.

As this is a new role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to build the role around you, with flexibility to play to your strengths and manage your own projects independently. The work will be varied, and you’ll work with a variety of partner types, so this role is perfect if you’re looking to put your business development skills to the test.

You will be required to act as an ambassador of the charity in everything you do; we are looking for someone who is going to embody the charities ethos and who will keep the charity at the heart of all the decisions that are made.

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who really want to work for a charity or not for profit organisation. While not essential, some familiarity with developments within data science, statistics, machine learning, AI and related subject areas would be an advantage.

Our Head of Business Development will:

• Work with wider RSS staff to develop our understanding of the preferences and needs of key internal and external markets to ensure our services align with those preferences and needs.
• Monitor emerging trends in statistics/data science/AI and keep track of competitors to ensure RSS services remain relevant and current.
• Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
• Understand the range of products delivered by the Society and create business development strategies and plans to maximise their commercial value.
• Work with the Director and other colleagues as required to help to shape the Society’s marketing strategy.
• Support development of the commercial aspects of strategies and plans across the organisation. Create and manage a pipeline of customers, from initial research, through to strong leads, and ultimately sales.
• Work with teams to identify new potential revenue streams, sponsorship opportunities and customer types to contact.
• Look for and exploit opportunities to expand our current products to increase revenues.
• Understand key policy and strategy objectives of the RSS and develop, plan and where appropriate implement sales strategies to support those objectives, working closely with other colleagues as required.
• Explore and develop opportunities to extend the reach of the RSS brand and sub-brands to grow partners and sponsors.

Your skills and experience will include:

• A track record of success in sales or business development in the service sector.
• Experience working with different types of products, ideally including sponsorship.
• Experience developing strategies and plans to maximise commercial value
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills – ability to identify and respond to changing priorities.
• Desire to establish and develop an extensive network of external contacts in the industry.
• Able to make sound commercial decisions and identify commercially viable/profitable projects.
• Collaborative team worker – works with colleagues to achieve strategic, operational and commercial objectives.
• Happy to work on own initiative within corporate and RSS guidelines/directives.
• Experience of CRM systems.

Full job description and person specification is available to download at our website.

How to apply

Please submit your CV with a supporting statement/letter to Holly O'Brien (Governance Manager) telling us about:

·Why you should be considered for the role

·How your skills and experience align with the responsibilities and person specification

·How this role fits with your career plan 

At SNG, we're committed to creating safe, provide quality, affordable homes in happy, successful communities that leave a lasting, positive impact on our customers' lives. Our approach revolves around putting the customer first, ensuring every interaction is handled with care, respect, and inclusivity.

We're pleased to have an opportunity for a Customer Support Team Leader to join our team on a full time permanent basis.

You'll be based in our office in Newbury, with the flexibility to combine home working .

The Role

Your role will be to inspire, lead, and motivate a dedicated team of circa 8 Customer Support Advisors. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of consistent, high-quality service across all channels, embodying our commitment to 'right first time' outcomes and customer satisfaction

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the overall annual budget setting process and any devolved budget.
• Drive continuous improvements to streamline processes/ways of working
• Monitor performance in real time of your team, ensuring they both individually and collectively achieve agreed service and quality levels
• Recognise and reward great performance and values examples, as well as managing underperformance and absence
• Contribute to embedding digital channels, focussing on streamlining processes to make it easier for customers

Knowledge and skills:

• Proven experience in leading and managing dynamic Customer Support teams 
• Strong communication, active listening, and decision-making skills
• Evidence of excellent customer service achievements
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service and stakeholder management
• Ability to recruit, nurture, and develop professional teams to deliver impactful customer strategies
• Knowledge of data management processes and industry standards
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Interviews will be held week commencing the 8th July. 

What you'll get from us

We have some fantastic benefits on offer at SNG, including:

• £450 flex-pot annually, discounted shopping & cycling scheme
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Company pension scheme matched up to 12%, life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover

At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at Sovereign. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.

This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change. What we do makes a real difference to people's lives and by joining us you can share the satisfaction of doing something that really matters.

Welfare Benefits Advisor – Adults
Salary: £27k to £30k negotiable & dependent on experience
Training can be provided in key areas of the role for those with essential experience. (see person specification)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week
Place of work: Centre for Independent Living, Mo Mowlam House, Clem Atlee Court, SW6 7BF
Contract period: Permanent
Accountable to: Welfare Benefits Team Leader

The Organisation

Action on Disability (AoD), founded in 1979, is one of London’s leading Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations. As we believe in the social model of disability, our values and principles embrace inclusive and accessible ways of working both internally and in all our activities, seek the participation and contribution of our members, and encourage and respect diversity.

The organisation is a medium sized charity with a Board of Trustees (at least 75% is disabled trustees), 25 staff and a strong ad hoc staff and volunteer base including many with direct experience of disability - all of whom are passionate about removing the barriers that disabled people face.

AoD provides five key services. These are: Youth, Employment, Welfare Benefits and Independent Living.

AoD’s Welfare Benefits Service

The Welfare Benefits Service provides free independent advice and assistance to all disabled residents and their carers who live and work in Hammersmith and Fulham borough. The service is for all ages, including parents and carers of disabled children.

We provide free advice and assistance, up to and including Tribunal level, on all Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) benefits, Tax Credits, and some local authority benefits.

Welfare Benefits Advisor will

• Provide high quality Welfare Benefits advice and casework and, as appropriate, representation at the 1st Tier Tribunals for disabled individuals of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
• Write Mandatory Reconsideration requests and in a limited number of cases, write appeal submissions.
• Undertake direct welfare advice and casework.
• Maintain appropriate records of work undertaken using an appropriate electronic Welfare Benefits Recording and Information System via AoD’s Charity Log, and through the use of Excel
• Gather information to monitor and evaluate the service.
• Assist with funding applications / tender bids by providing basic factual information to Fund Raising Manager/CEO/Managers to enable them to apply for funding and also enable them to write funding/tender applications.
• Contribute to Welfare Benefits related publicity material, social media, reports for the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders and other documents as required.
• This post requires travel to different locations, e.g. for home visits.

For all work:

• Work in a person-centred way
• Produce agreed regular monitoring and progress reports
• Comply with AoD’s agreed policies and procedures.
• Participate in the wider development of the service and contribute to service improvement as required.
• Be computer literate and administratively self-supporting.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as identified by the line manager.

Ongoing consideration of applications up to; 12noon Tuesday 09th July 2024
Interviews; on receipt of shortlisted applications between 09th to 18th July

Please note we do not accept CVs and only review applications sent via email or post, not via social media.

Finally, Action on Disability positively welcomes applications from Disabled people.

Please identify any specific requirements you may have, or wish to bring, to ensure full access at your interview if you are shortlisted.

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.

Action on Disability prides itself on being an accessible and equal opportunity employer.

No agencies please.

Groundwork takes practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive.

Groundwork UK is the national body of the Groundwork federation, supporting, championing and representing the work of Groundwork Trusts across the country.

This includes building national relationships with funders and policymakers, securing resources to support local delivery and acting as a managing agent for programmes and contracts delivered by Groundwork Trusts and other partners.

We are recruiting for two Grant Programme Officers to focus on some exciting, fast-paced grant programmes within our national team in Birmingham.

Grant Programme Officer x2
Location: Central Birmingham – Hybrid working
Salary: £31,095 per annum
Contract: Fixed Term until March 2025

One role will be dedicated to delivering Tesco Stronger Starts which helps to fund thousands of local projects across the country. Administered by Groundwork since 2016, the scheme has supported over 65,000 community groups with more than £113 million in grants to make a positive difference in communities across UK.

The second role will be focused on delivering the VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme which offers funding and support to organisations in England to improve the efficiency of their building and save money on energy bills.

The ideal candidates will be experienced individuals, with substantial experience of working in grant management. They will work within a team of grant management professionals, alongside the manager and an experienced programme coordinator to ensure the smooth running of these high-profile programmes.

You will have a proven record of accomplishment of working in a similar role with the confidence to manage your own workload and support colleagues in a busy team. 

You will have experience of working on a variety of partnerships, contracts and grant programmes involving a range of stakeholders, project types and grant sizes. You will have excellent customer service skills, understanding the needs of Funders and those receiving funding.

You should have a good knowledge of best practice within grant making and want to continually strive for excellence within your role.

Benefits

• 29 days holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Flexi-time arrangements
• 7.5% pension contribution
• Travel loan scheme
• Health cash plan through BHSF
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work scheme

Closing date: Friday 28th June at 12 noon

Interviews will take place w/c 1st July 2024.

We expect to conduct interviews (by telephone or video call).

To Apply and for More Information:

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

We value diversity and flexibility in our workforce as we think it gives us access to a wider range of skills. We therefore strive to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the organisation and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief (these are known as ‘protected characteristics’). This is an important commitment, which all employees are expected to share.

No agencies please.

Finance Officer - Part or Full time (32 or 40 hours per week)

Are you a Finance Officer looking for your next new opportunity?

A Finance Officer opportunity has come up to work for a £7million turnover charity which is committed to improving social mobility in the UK. You will be joining a small and dynamic team working closely with the Finance Manager.

This is a permanent role and the client is open to the candidate working part time (32 hours) or full time (40 hours). You will be required to come in a minimum of two days a week. The salary offered based on experience is between £33,000 - £36,000 per annum (this salary will be pro-ratad for part time candidates).

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining the Purchase Ledger including processing supplier invoices, staff expense claims, grant and bursary payments, reconciling statements and making the relevant payments
• Maintaining the Sales Ledger including raising invoices and allocating receipts
• Cash management including checking bank transactions daily, allocating transactions on the accounting system and producing regular bank reconciliations. Paying in cheques and reconciling floats, if required
• Maintaining accurate records of both unrestricted and restricted fund transactions including receipts, grants, staff expenses, overheads and cash
• Providing timely and accurate financial support to the Programmes, Development and Research teams to assist them with forecasting, budgeting, reconciliation and (donor) reporting
• Supporting with the month end procedures such as balance sheet reconciliations, depreciation, month end adjustments, salary and overhead allocations
• Gathering monthly payroll information and reviewing monthly payroll reports
• Assisting with the administration of the pension scheme and of employee benefits
• Preparing quarterly Gift Aid claims and maintaining the relevant supporting documentation
• Assisting with the year-end statutory accounts preparation, audit and budget setting process
• Ensuring that the filing is done in a timely manner and that all paperwork is up to date
• Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

• Excellent numeracy skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• Sound understanding of double entry book-keeping including month end adjustments
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• AAT qualified, holds a similar qualification or is working towards qualification
• Experience of working in a busy finance department with responsibility for similar tasks
• Experience of working in the education or not-for-profit sector
• Experience of working with QuickBooks

This role will be closing on 2nd July, 2024

Candidates shortlisted will be requested to answer three questions as part of the shortlisting process

First round interviews held over Zoom on 11th July, 2024

Second round interviews held at my client's office based in London on 17th July, 2024

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: Hybrid, Old Street, London
Salary: £38,817 per annum
Hours: 34.5 hours per week
Department: Strategic Communications and Content
Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent

Plan International UK is a global children’s charity striving for an equal world. One where every child can reach their full potential and every girl can choose her own future.

We bring people together to protect children’s rights and keep girls safe, in school and in control of their bodies – even when disaster strikes. And we won’t stop until we are all equal.

We’re looking for a talented Creative Copywriter to join our newly formed Brand and Content team and engage audiences in our story – powerfully and consistently. This is an exciting opportunity for a brilliant writer with experience of working collaboratively to deliver outstanding content.

In this role you will be our in-house copy expert, working collaboratively to elevate how we speak to our audiences and drive engagement across a variety of formats and channels. You will provide editorial, creative and copywriting expertise in line with our tone of voice, house style, brand guidelines and communications principles. You will play an active role as part of the Brand and Content team in planning and shaping the content we produce to support our marketing, fundraising, and influencing goals. And you’ll model how to execute ethical creative ideas through the power of words – and upskill others to do the same.

This role sits within the Strategic Communications and Content Unit and is part of the Influencing and External Affairs Directorate. The unit is a dynamic and integrated team that drives the organisation's mission through effective communication and compelling content creation. It also works closely with the Fundraising and Supporter Engagement Directorate.

To be our successful candidate, you will have experience of creating and editing powerful, impactful copy and content across a variety of formats and channels that resonates with audiences – online and offline. You will be passionate about words and understand their power, selecting them thoughtfully to ensure our storytelling is clear, authentic, inclusive and anti-racist.

You will be able to demonstrate you’re a true team player and willing to contribute to the operation of a small and creative content team. And you will have strong interpersonal skills that help you ace creative briefs and elevate how we communicate right across the organisation.

For further detail of this role, please see the job profile.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 30 June 2024
Interviews will take place on Monday 15 and Wednesday 17 July 2024

We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children, young people and adults in our work. We, therefore, apply rigorous recruitment and selection processes to ensure that only those who are suitable are recruited to work for us. Accordingly, appointment to all our roles is subject to a range of vetting checks and for this role this will include a Basic Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working for us; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences.

Plan International UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

REF-214895

We are recruiting for a Service Delivery Manager to lead our delivery at HMP Ranby and across the region.

Hours: Full time — 35 hours per week (the option of part time hours is available)
Salary: £33,437
Location: Primarily working in prisons in in East Midlands, including HMP Ranby, with occasional office based work in London and some opportunity for home-working

The Service Delivery Manager role is ideal for someone who thrives when building relationships with young people, is highly organised, and has the passion and drive to achieve outcomes in challenging environments. This is an exciting on-the-ground position, working mainly within prisons in East Midlands, but as part of a team working in prisons nationally, as well as in the community in partnership with other organisations. You will be responsible for engaging young people in prison and in the community to participate in Spark Inside’s life coaching workshops and one-to-one coaching. You will also manage our team of freelance coaches and play a key role in project management and smooth running of our coaching programmes.

To succeed in the role, you will need to build and maintain relationships with people at all levels in the criminal justice system including prisoners, prison staff of various levels and commissioners. You will also work in partnership with Youth Offending Services, the National Probation Service in the community, and other organisations as Spark Inside’s partnership work evolves. You will enjoy working in challenging and changeable environments. 

To find out more about the responsibilities of the role and required experience, and how to apply, please visit our website and download the full job pack!

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for an experience, people focussed individual to join our Senior Leadership Team. As the Finance Manager you will play a pivotal role in the organisations financial and legal operations, producing key financial information and utilising your experience to develop individuals around you.

As a non-profit charity, the Union is not only a great place to work, but one where you can see the impact your work has to student lives on a daily basis. 

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE PART-TIME FINANCE MANAGER

Purpose of Role

To provide professional advice, information and reports to Trustees and the CEO on all aspects of the Union’s financial and operational performance to enable sustainability and future growth for the organisation. As a member of the Union’s management team, the post holder will provide finance and management reports and ensure all accounting and financial controls are performed in line with good accountancy practice.

Financial Management:

· To be responsible for the management of the Union’s financial affairs ensuring internal and external statutory and

regulatory obligations are met.

· To provide information, advice and guidance to the CEO and Trustees reporting on the ongoing financial viability of the Union and its activities as and when required including the compilation and coordination of budgets and forecasts.

· To ensure appropriate cash flow and investments for the organisation at all times, advising the CEO.

· To coordinate the management of the Unions finances, overseeing the accounting for income, expenditure, and assets, making recommendations for efficiencies and savings in order to obtain value for money.

· To safeguard all the assets of the Union by ensuring that control processes are in place to accurately record asset details in line with the Union’s financial procedures.

· To lead on the budget preparation process to compile, analyse and draft the organisation’s budget each year.

· To manage and develop robust financial systems to suit the organisation’s growing and changing needs under direction of the CEO.

· To ensure that all Union staff and Officers comply with the correct financial systems, procedures and controls and ensure that all statutory requirements are in place.

· To ensure effective processes are in place for assessing and managing business risk, including financial controls and insurance cover.

· To liaise with the University Finance department to submit regular management accounts, variance reports and invoices to access grant funding.

Financial Operations:

· To prepare and produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts.

· To plan and manage the Union’s tax liabilities under existing legislation and reconcile payroll and VAT payments.

· Responsibility for maintaining the Union’s Bank Mandate, ensuring that it is reviewed and amended annually.

· To oversee the processing of all journals.

· To provide support for Commercial Services areas calculating and analysing the cost of sales monthly, and trend analysis as and when required.

· Prepare for annual external audit by completing year end file with all reports required.

· To develop and implement action plans from external audit.

· To oversee accruals, prepayments, stock and depreciation monthly and post journals.

· To prepare for and attend management account meetings with the CEO and the Trustee Board Finance and Audit and Risk sub-committee meetings when requested.

· To produce reports on balance sheet reviews, and twice-yearly reforecast reports.

· Responsible for maintaining the Fixed Asset register, and review of capital investment.

· Manage the Union’s Cash Flow and prepare Cash flow forecasts as necessary.

· Monitor Balance Sheet control accounts ensuring reconciled.

· Overseeing good standards of credit control to ensure that the organisation is distributing monthly statements and debt chasing letters and where necessary instigating legal action for the recovery of funds.

· To analyse VAT transactions and produce the VAT return quarterly

· To submit the annual report and approved accounts to the Charity Commission and other bodies as appropriate and within deadline.

· To ensure the accurate accounting and authorisation of the Clubs and Societies monies and ensure that all expenditure is spent according to Union guidelines.

Staff Management:

· To ensure the smooth running of the Finance Office by overseeing the line management of the finance team.

· To ensure that the finance team produce all data accurately, on time and in the appropriate format adhering to the strict deadlines for both internal & external set tasks.

· To promote a positive working environment and a motivated finance team.

· To provide leadership, direction and coaching for finance team and to set an example of being results focused and aiming for excellence.

· To complete Personal Development Reviews with each member of the finance team.

· To manage, develop and train the finance team in accordance with the Union HR procedures, to ensure that they are meeting or exceeding agreed targets relating to performance, quality of service and standards and taking appropriate action if these targets are not met.

General Notes:

All Union employees are expected to work within the ethos of the Union and strive to achieve the following:

1. To work at all times within relevant legislation as well as structures, policies, and procedures.

2. To work co-operatively with other Union staff and officers, as well as relevant external organisations.

3. To adhere to the highest standards, especially of customer service and safety.

4. To seek to continually develop and improve Union facilities and services.

5. To keep up to date with sector developments, local competition, and students’ views/needs, where necessary undertaking market research to generate such information.

6. To undertake necessary training and to attend all meetings as requested.

7. To promote a positive and professional image of the Union to its members, customers, stakeholders, and other external people.

8. To positively contribute to the organisations ethical and environmental ethos.

9. To perform any other additional reasonable duties as deemed appropriate.

The principle roles and responsibilities will change from time to time and the post holder is required to undertake any additional duties as deemed appropriate.

Staff are required to have a Personal Development plan and to participate in training, meetings or conference considered relevant to their job. Staff must carry out their duties with full regard to the rules policies and procedures and conditions of service contained in the staff information guide.

A condition of the employment is that all staff are expected to assist in key events throughout the year. Staff are expected to portray a positive image both internally and externally of the Union by displaying standards of service integrity, punctuality, politeness, and professionalism.

The Union envisages that this post will develop through time and that the post-holder is expected to be proactive in pursuing these changes. Environmental consideration and environmental best practice are the responsibility of all Union staff. This list is not exhaustive and is a general indication - the role holder will be expected to complete any reasonable task requested of them.

The Talent Set are delighted to be partnering with a leading International Development charity to recruit a Social Media Manager. 

This is a part time, permanent role (28 hours per week).The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working into their London office.

This is a strategic Social Media Manager position, ideal for someone who can evidence a background in growing online presence, engage with the charity community and drive awareness, fundraising and influencing goals 

Key responsibilities

• Develop and oversee community management strategies 
• Execute comprehensive social media strategies tailored to a target audience 
• Create space for opportunities for innovation and experimentation in social media, exploring new formats, features and platforms to stay ahead of the curve and drive engagement 
• Lead of risk management across social media 
• Deliver integrated fundraising appeals 
• Develop and maintain crisis communications protocols for handling sensitive or contentions issues on social media 

Person specification 

• Experience of developing and implementing social media strategies in charities 
• Line management experience 
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Expert knowledge of social listening and tools such as Sprout Social to gain insight to test
• Proven experience of driving direct response and action on social media as well as managing online communities and setting community engagement strategies

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process. 

Are you seeking your next Head of Residential Care opportunity? Do you have previous experience in overseeing a large professional team and multi services that specialises in supporting and protecting people living with complex epilepsy and healthcare needs?

We are delighted to be working with The Meath, to recruit an experienced Head of Care for an initial period of 6 months.

The Meath is proud to offer a world of possibilities for the people that they support as well as opportunity, learning and progression to their teams. The Meath’s beautiful manor house, together with their high-needs facility, Bradbury House, and the Meath Skills and Enterprise Centre, are all set in landscaped grounds. A few minutes’ walk from the centre of Godalming and a stone’s throw from Godalming railway station. They are in a superb location, affording easy access to local amenities, whilst also offering peace and tranquillity.

Your role would be to oversee the care services, providing line management, guidance and advice in all areas of standards, legislation, CQC requirements, safeguarding and KLOEs. Support the Registered Service Managers.

Your duties as the Head of Care, will include, but not be limited to:

• Act as The Nominated Individual for The Meath and the point of contact for the CQC.
• Operate as a member of the SMT in the implementation of senior management decisions, sharing KPIs, business goals and The Meath Values.
• Ensure The Managers maintain current knowledge of CQC compliance and cascade required information to all staff.
• Support the implementation of “I” and “we statements”.
• Report to and take a proactive part in the Health and Social Care Sub-committee of board of Trustees and support delivery of recovery plans.
• Keep CEO informed of all safeguarding incidents.
• Monitor staff numbers and rotas to ensure that The Managers are maintaining safe numbers of support and that 1:1 additional hours are provided.
• To supervise and manage the registered Managers and lead the Managers’ team meetings and briefings.
• Monitor and guide the Managers to maintain paperwork required under legislation, e.g. CQC framework assessment requirements, MCA, DOLs and Safeguarding.
• Regularly attend all services, to monitor standards and provide feedback to the Managers as appropriate.
• Encourage communication and best practice by promoting an open environment for discussion providing the opportunity for constructive feedback.
• Be available in emergency situations to assist and support The Managers.
• To be conversant with and implement the Meath policies and procedures, taking an active role in their review and ensure they are adhered to.
• In collaboration with the Head of Risk and Compliance, oversee the annual KLOE audit process and ensure actions are completed effectively.

Essential:

• Must hold an appropriate Health & Social Care qualification, QCF Level 5.
• Understanding of the fundamental standards and KLOEs
• Knowledge of the safeguarding regulations and required notifications to CQC
• To be able to ‘hit the ground running’.
• To be able to communicate with the general public, trustees, professional bodies, and all other parties both written and verbal.
• Knowledge and experience using Microsoft programmes and Outlook calendars.
• Experience in managing a number of services and multi-disciplinary staff teams.
• Experience with MCA and DOLs and be able to guide and mentor managers through the process.
• To be able to present KPI’s and adjust information sharing alongside trends and changes.
• Experience of inspection process with CQC.

Desirable:

• Experience in developing multiple teams to a high standard and achievement level, instilling a culture of performance and teamwork
• Experience in employee relations issues
• Previous experience in change management within the care sector.
• 3 years in a senior management post in the care sector.

What’s on offer:

You will be entitled to an excellent benefits package and enjoy a great working environment and practices:

• Excellent salary - up to £65,000 per annum.
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous pension Scheme – employer 7% contribution / employee 5% contribution.
• Health policy (cash back policy for optical, dental, therapy treatments & consultations).
• Free on-Site Gym
• Godalming station less than 5 mins walk away / free car parking on-site.
• DBS free of charge.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Employee referral programme

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a passion for our cause.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the UK face today.

Job Title: Habilitation Specialist

Reports to: Services Director

FTE: 1FTE. Full time, permanent. 37 hours per week.

Location: Hybrid with the possibility of a remote base, but regular attendance at the London Office and within London would be required.

Salary: £42,000 p.a.

 

RSBC are seeking an experienced Habilitation Specialist to join our Services Directorate. In this varied role you’ll have the opportunity to work with children, young people and families directly, as well as developing and delivering training. You’ll be our organisational expert in all things Habilitation and be part of a wider team seeking to ensure blind and partially sighted children and young people can live their life without limits.

Who are we looking for?

Someone with a nationally recognised qualification in habilitation training for children and young people with a visual impairment. You will have significant experience of working with children and young people with vision impairment and additional needs, excellent written and oral skills, and good IT skills. There will be the occasional weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu will be given

In return we offer a competitive range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance of 28 days (rising to 29 days after 3 years’ service) + bank holidays, an option to buy an additional 2 days of annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, Perkbox, flexible working opportunities, 3% contribution towards pension, access to 24/7 GP, mental health care and dental advice via apps if member of pension scheme, season ticket loan. We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workforce and are a Disability Confident Employer. We also hold the Investors in People Silver Award.

For further details on the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply by emailing your CV and a supporting statement which details how you meet the requirements of the role and person spec

Closing date: Monday 8 July, 9am

Interview: Thursday 18 July

 

To apply you will need to have the right to work in the UK. We do not provide any sponsorship.

 

The Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory professional references. Registered Charity No.307892

Hours: Full time

Pay: Up to £41 000 GBP (depending on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid working available)

The Learning Design Specialist to design and coordinate development of learning solutions for humanitarian emergency preparedness.

The Learning Design Specialist at UK-Med is pivotal in enhancing the preparedness and competence of healthcare professionals for humanitarian emergency response initiatives.

The Learning Design Specialist focuses on efficiently designing and coordinating development of targeted training programs for both internal organisational audiences and external partners. The goal is to ensure that our Core Staff and a Register of approximately 1200 healthcare professionals worldwide are thoroughly equipped to provide exceptional care, leading to positive outcomes for the patients and communities we serve.

The Learning Design Specialist willinnovate and refine UK-Med's training content, ensuring it meets the specific needs of a diverse, global workforce. Expand the learning portfolio, incorporating digital, in-person, and simulation-based training tailored to strategic priorities. Establish and nurture partnerships to enhance our bespoke learning offerings, ensuring they meet the dynamic needs of our partners and maintain industry-leading standards.

The Learning Design Specialist will provide expert advice and support on designing effective learning solutions for external partners and conduct engaging and effective training sessions, both online and face-to-face, catering to the varied learning preferences and needs of the participants.

You will have a positive and flexible problem-solving approach and be willing, able, and ready to deploy to support all UK-Med programmes and projects.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read theCandidate Information Pack - Learning Design Specialistbefore applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification.

Applications must be submitted through our online jobs portalno later than Friday 5th July, 2024.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.