A highly challenging and rewarding key management position has become available within RFEA to manage ‘CTP Assist’, a key programme within the MOD’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Resettlement provision. The role is to manage and lead a nationwide team to deliver an effective, personalised employment case-working service to HM Forces clients, including those wounded, injured and sick personnel during their transition from the Services.

The successful candidate must have a strong track record of managing a diverse team across the UK and have the ability to deliver defined employment outcomes against demanding targets. A proven ability to communicate effectively with officials and executives in the public and private sectors and manage high level stakeholder relationships is essential. The incumbent must also exhibit strong personal and professional judgement to confidently manage and mitigate risk within the programme.

The role requires travel to Andover and Aldershot, RAF Personnel Recovery Unit (PRU) in High Wycombe, Royal Navy PRU in Plymouth and various Army PRUs across the UK.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Direct line management of regionally based Specialist Employment Consultants.
• Deliver a service that ensures CTP Assist Service Leavers and Veterans within 2 years of discharge obtain appropriate vocational case-working support .
• Manage and own the CTP Assist CCMP ensuring compliance.
• Owner of CTP relationships with Commanding Officers of the PRUs, the Personnel Recovery Centres and RBLI Vocational Assessment (VA) staff.
• Ensure the delivery model maximizes the delivery of Preferred Vocational Outcomes (PVOs) at the point of discharge.
• Provide the monitoring and reporting capacity against the Service Leaver demand from single Service loading mechanisms.
• Produce appropriate data and reports on the pathway for Quality Assurance.
• CTP lead on the recovery/resettlement interface. Responsibilities include representing CTP at key Defence meetings and act as the CTP SME on recovery/resettlement policy interface.
• Define the requirement for employment related opportunities to meet vocational needs.
• Monitor and quality assure suitability of employment opportunities generated by Specialist Employment Consultants and liaise closely with Employer Engagement Manager.
• Market the purpose of CTP Assist to external organisation’s to enhance opportunities.
• Coordinate employment aspects of the CTP Assist provision with other supporting military charities and Government departments.

Personal Specification (Essential):

• Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team spread across the UK working with a complex client cohort in a complex and uncertain operating environment.
• Motivated self-starter with ability to work unsupervised leading a multi-disciplinary team.
• Proven ability to deliver outcomes in accordance with demanding performance targets.
• Empathy with and a good understanding of Armed Forces personnel and the challenges they face in finding appropriate and sustainable employment; particularly those in the Defence Recovery Capability space.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to initiate and manage high-level and influential external relationships.
• Ability to communicate confidently with managers and officials in the private and public sectors of employment.
• Clean driving licence and exclusive use of a car.

This is a permanent 'Home Based' role requiring 37 hours per week with a very competitive salary and employment benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is 23rd May 2021. Interviews will take place in June for a start in June/July.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Ministry of Defence security clearance check which requires applicants to have been resident in the UK for over 5 years. There is also a requirement for an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.

Are you a self-motivated and sharp minded individual with a passion in data that can help us make safeguarding better? This is a great assignment for anybody who wants to play a key part in designing and executing a data migration strategy for a high profile Safeguarding Project in the Church of England. In this role you will work with a dedicated team on helping migrate casework into the new National Safeguarding Casework Management System. You will analyse the current state of data, suggest the best ways of consolidating, cleansing and validating it and lead on the migration phase. This is a hands on role that will need both a strategic and operational approach: planning and making things happen. If you are a confident, trusted expert with bags of relevant experience, initiative and drive – we’d like to hear from you ASAP! Please check the job description attached for detailed information.

You will be a confident, trusted expert with bags of initiative and drive. This role will suit someone who thrives in complex environments with lots of change and challenge. You should have a proven track record of stakeholder management, supporting projects and leading / implementing change.

• Leading on the data migration needs for the new solution
• Overseeing and ensuring delivery of all aspects of data analysis, mapping and transfer
• Owning the quality of the migrated data and the validity of the migration processes and operation

This is a hands on role that will need both a strategic and operational approach: planning and making things happen.

The main responsibilities are:

• Meet with stakeholders to understand data migration requirements and needs
• Liaise with system owners, new system provider, data stewards, information governance and data protection and Technology team to understand data migration risks, limitations and governance requirements
• Strategize, plan, and manage an end-to-end data migration process, including moving the data and converting/transforming content as necessary, whilst considering risks and potential impacts
• Review gaps and propose a solution for data migration during the solution design phase
• Devise and get approval for the data migration strategy for the implementation
• Oversee and ensure the production of a mapping matrix for all data
• Oversee and ensure a gap analysis for any missing or archive data
• Review the system provider’s migration approach, methodology and tools and ensure this is fit for purpose or recommend changes or alternatives.
• Identify data that cannot be migrated, with recommendations for where and how this data will be stored/accessed.
• Review as is data quality and put in place plans to address any required data quality improvements
• Audit existing data systems and deployments and identify areas for improvement
• Cleanse or transform data so that it can be effectively moved between systems
• Oversee the direct migration of data, which may require minor adjustments
• Test the migration approach and methodology before and after the migration process including the production of data validation scripts and managing error reports and/or points of corruption
• Support the UAT for the new system to ensure that users can find and access the data.
• Provide documentation on the strategy, the exact migration processes, risks, testing etc.
• Develop and propose data migration best practices for this project
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and guidelines for all migrated data

The ideal candidate should 

Essential:

• Degree in IT and computer science
• At least 3 years experience of working in a complex, multi-priority organisation
• Full life cycle experience of the data migration process, from strategy and planning, through to testing, execution, go-live and aftercare
• Experience in working with data migration in major projects
• Experience of managing migration error reporting and mitigation
• Experience of using a variety of migration tools and able to recommend the best solution
• Strong attention to detail in order to evaluate data for accuracy and errors
• Understanding of data mapping and modelling
• The ability to problem-solve under pressure and in complex situations
• A methodical and logical approach to planning and organisation
• The ability to clearly communicate with team members
• Excellent time management skills and a goal-oriented personality
• A strong understanding of data protection and data governance
• A commitment to growth and an interest in professional development as the IT industry grows
• A thorough understanding of database systems and software
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience with Master Data, understanding MDM domains, data structure (hierarchy & groups), fields and the business definitions of these

Desirable criteria:

• Understanding of Data Quality best practice, an advantage.
• Previous experience in doing similar role in relation to Safeguarding and/or Casework Management System
• Experience of working in an integrated environment
• Knowledge of Dell Boomi integration and master data management

Other:

• Occasional travel required when Covid-19 related restrictions are lifted.

Location: Flexible (office based, Southwark SE1, and/or home based)

Carers Trust is the largest UK wide charity for the nation’s 7 million unpaid carers. Together with our Network Partners, we provide support, information, advice and services for children, young people and adults caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend.  The number of carers is a growing issue, with 3 in 5 of us likely to become a carer at some point in our lifetime. Carers save the UK economy over £119bn every year and act as a main support to our stretched health and social care systems.

We are currently looking for a Compliance Officer for our Working for Carers project. Working for Carers supports carers and former carers across London to find, or move closer to, employment. Support is tailored to meet individual carers’ needs but may include one-to-one support with an advisor, and access to a range of training and volunteering opportunities. The project is led by Carers Trust and delivered in partnership with four Network Partners (carers services) working across all London boroughs.

The successful candidate will have experience of preparing records for audit, ensuring that finance claims and project activity meet compliance requirements. They will have excellent attention to detail, good numeracy skills, and the ability to interpret complex data. They will also have extensive IT skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and a good understanding of data protection issues. The successful candidate will have the proven ability to prioritise and manage their time effectively, and work towards meeting tight deadlines. They will also have good communication skills, with the ability to support others with compliance and preparing for audits. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in joining a vibrant organisation and successful, cross organisational team.

Working for Carers is jointly funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund as part of the Building Better Opportunities programme. This is a significant but time-limited project, focused on developing and delivering new services for unemployed and economically inactive carers across London. For this reason, this post is offered as a fixed term contract until 30 September 2022.

Closing date for applications is 12: 00 noon on 10th May 2021.  

Interviews will be held online (via Zoom) on 20th May 2021.

Carers Trust is committed to valuing diversity.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust.

Carers Trust is a Disability Confident employer. If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job, they will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.

Carers Trust has a number of measures in place to support the carers in its employment including flexible working options and carers leave.

Location: Home based - Wales - Nr Caerleon. This role may include travel and occasional overnight stays

 At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led by people with experience of disability, we are at the heart of local life — opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe.

We work to support communities to be inclusive for all, where the whole community equally values all its members because of, not despite, our differences. Where everyone within the community feels safe and has an equal voice in shaping the community and has a sense of belonging.

To support our inclusive community approach, we are currently recruiting a Community Volunteer Coordinator covering  South Wales  to deliver our volunteering programme across the different counties . Leonard Cheshire volunteers lead and support a wide range of services, including community activities, employment, confidence building and digital inclusion programmes, social care services, fundraising and campaigns, so a desire to effect positive change and the ability to link effectively with a range of people will be vital to the success of this role.

We are looking for candidates who have a good knowledge of the volunteering sector, are passionate about supporting disabled people and have the motivation to make a difference.

You will have extensive knowledge of the areas community activity and be able to demonstrate your ability to connect locally and identify volunteering opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as gaps in the local community to develop peer-led group activities.

You’ll be able to demonstrate your knowledge of disability issues, your approach to networking, understanding of the Leonard Cheshire offer, and how you would utilises volunteers to support in the promotion of Leonard Cheshire.

You’ll understand the importance of co-production and the involvement of disabled people in the design of our approach and activities. Have a proven track record in identifying volunteering opportunities within the community, and social care setting, including using corporate and overseas volunteers.

You’ll have experience in working across a geographically spread location, working with multifunctional departments and managers in social care services in identifying activities which could be supported by volunteers within person centred plans (PCPs) to ensure that volunteer activity is meeting the needs of Leonard Cheshire customers, programmes and services.

You will have;

• empathy with the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.
• experience of working with disabled people
• experience of volunteer recruitment and selection procedures
• demonstrable experience of supporting managers and staff to optimise the value of volunteers through training, coaching, motivating and developing individual and teams of volunteers as required
• demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled people, including customer self-advocacy and empowerment
• excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• good organisational skills, able to use your initiative, manage workload and to prioritise activities. Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• presentation and event / activity organisation skills
• able to keep accurate records, including use of databases
• able to use standard Microsoft packages, such as Word, Excel, Outlook
• knowledge of health and safety legislation
• able to work flexibly to meet local volunteering needs, (including occasional weekends and evenings)
• able to travel within a given area and occasional overnight stays

You will have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire and be excited by this challenge and the opportunity to make a difference to disabled people.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

* No agencies please *

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full time Casework Administrator in the South East Region at SSAFA, the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity.

About the role

You will be providing specialist administrative support, working closely with branch volunteers in order to ensure a consistent, timely, quality service is provided to SSAFA beneficiaries.  This will include supporting volunteer caseworkers, call handling, signposting and triaging initial enquiries. The post is home-based, but you will need to be able to travel around the South East once COVID restrictions are lifted. 

Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

About the team

In this new role you will initially be working closely with the volunteers who run SSAFA in the South East, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries but also facilitating their work to raise awareness of SSAFA, increase the number of volunteers and build a sustainable future for SSAFA in the South East.  Over time we anticipate that the successful candidate will increase their support to SSAFA branches and volunteers across the South East.

About you

To carry out this role successfully you will be a team player with excellent organisational, customer service, communication, and IT skills.  You will also have experience of working with volunteers and the ability to handle welfare cases with sensitivity and empathy. You must be highly motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision in a home-based environment.

Knowledge of the Armed Forces and ex-Forces community would be an advantage but is not essential.

An excellent understanding of MS Office 365 (particularly databases, remote applications (such as MS Teams) and MS Excel) is essential). However, we will train you in the SSAFA -specific systems you will need for the role.

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

 No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups within our organisation including people of colour and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations.

We are currently recruiting for a pivotal Administrator role to support our team and provide excellent customer service. As the Administrator, you will undertake a broad range of administrative tasks to support the consultancy team including but not limited to; loading jobs onto the database, co-ordinating internal and external interviews, being the first point of contact for the recruitment team via call and email. It is a busy role which brings together competing priorities and delivers succinct and timely administrative support across the recruitment cycle.

The successful candidate will have a track record in providing excellent and responsive administrative expertise and be comfortable managing their time. The role engages with everyone at Prospectus and our candidate and client community, as such excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are essential. Although not essential, a background in compliance administration and/or recruitment would be advantageous. To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage.

A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Are you looking for a new, exciting way to utilise your experience in the housing sector?

Sparko TV is looking for a Business Development Lead, Housing Sector, to help us expand our work in the housing sector. 

Created to enable older people to stay independent in their homes, Sparko provides an easy-to-use tech-based solution which connects people with their local community whilst improving their overall wellbeing. We work closely with a range of age sector charity organisations, veterans, local councils and are looking to expand our reach in the housing market. We are a small, dynamic team of people committed to providing excellent service for older people and the organisations we work with.

You will be responsible for identifying and acting on opportunities for growth within the Housing sector. This will involve strategic planning, building relationships with stakeholders, pitching Sparko to potential new clients, creating and running campaigns and negotiating with customers. 

Ideally you will have experience in the housing sector in a wellbeing or digital capacity. You will be enthusiastic and motivated, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be community-orientated with an openness to technological solutions. 

Key responsibilities:

• To increase the presence of Sparko in the housing sector
• To plan and execute sales campaigns within the housing sector
• To develop relationships with key stakeholders / potential clients
• Pitching and managing negotiations with customers
• You will be responsible to the CEO, working closely with them and the management team 

What we would like from you:

• Understanding of and experience of the housing sector, including social housing, care homes, sheltered housing, and more.
• Experience working within the area of wellbeing, community connections, digital inclusion
• Experience in sales
• Commitment to providing high quality service for individuals and organisations
• Commitment to older people’s wellbeing
• Highly organised, motivated, enthusiastic. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. 
• Understanding and open minded towards digital solutions
• Flexible approach to work, willingness to engage with the wider team

Location:Flexible (mainly from home)

Salary:Remuneration will be based on a fixed basis and success-based commission.

About Sparko

Sparko is a visionary and innovative easy to use tech-based solution designed for older people. Sparko is about living and benefiting from the advantages of a wider community and about improving wellbeing. The Sparko service and technology solution was created with a view of enabling older individuals to maintain their independence and stay vital, active and connected. We do this by connecting people to an interactive channel on their TVs, in combination with a dedicated service team.

Sparko TV kits can be purchased or leased at competitive prices. 

For more information about Sparko TV, visit our website www.sparko.tv 

Doctors of the World UK is part of the global Médecins du Monde network, which delivers over 300 projects in more than 70 countries through 3,000 volunteers.

In the UK we provide acute medical care and advocacy from a drop-in clinic in east London, supporting some of society’s most vulnerable and marginalised people to access mainstream health services. Over the coming years, we plan to develop and expand our services to meet growing demand.

We believe that every person has the right to primary healthcare, and will advocate tirelessly on behalf of those facing barriers, whether they are vulnerable migrants, sex workers or people with no fixed address.

Doctors of the World UK is looking for an organised and motivated individual to support and coordinate the work of the Senior Management Team, having responsibility for organisational and administrative support. Some regular duties include:

Provide administrative, coordination and support services to the members of the Senior Management Team, including correspondence, diary management, and travel arrangements.

Collate calendar of meetings and significant events.

Undertake assigned complex administrative projects and tasks that require cross-organisational inputs to achieve agreed objectives.

Coordinate and control the recording of all SMT meetings, correspondence and maintain an efficient, effective filing system of both hard and soft copy documents and ensure that confidential records are stored securely.

Prepare reports and presentations for the members of the SMT.

Collate an annual calendar of meetings of the Board of Trustees, its committees and other important meetings and events

With the relevant member of the SMT prepare and collate Board and committee agendas and relevant papers for specific meetings

Assist members of the SMT and direct reports in the planning and coordination of special events.

Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.

Location
London

How to Apply

To apply, please review job on the website whereby there is a role description for your perusal. For the application process itself a CV, covering letter and a completed additional information form must be sent to the HR admin email provided.

Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Applications that do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience and competencies will not be shortlisted.

Please mark the subject of your email as ‘Administration Executive – application”.

Deadline for Applications
16th May 2021

Position: Environment, Conservation and Human Rights Leadership Internship

Based:  EJF office in London

Contract: Full-time, 6-month internship

Salary:  £24,000

Background

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) works to Protect People and Planet.

We believe environmental security is a human right.

EJF investigates and campaigns to protect our natural world, and with it, the communities most dependent upon it. We work at the grassroots, with environmental and human rights activists who are working to expose threats to the local environment and to build sustainable futures. Our investigations and the evidence we gather are presented to the very highest levels of decision taking, amongst policy makers in governments and private industry and to opinion formers including international media and the wider public. EJF works to end illegal fishing and the use of slavery in fisheries, protect our global climate and defend climate refugees, and eradicate the use of hazardous chemical pesticides.

Registered charity no. 1088128

Internship overview

This internship is specifically and exclusively designed for BAME individuals in the UK, with the intention of giving future leaders a step up and into the environment, conservation and human-rights professional community. 

We are doing this in recognition that within this sector - and particularly across conservation and environment - there is a significant underrepresentation of the BAME community in leadership positions. This is neither acceptable nor wise, the sector's ability to leverage change is diminished by this absence and is tarnished by its failure to act on it. 

EJF is therefore initiating a pilot project to recruit and mentor a member of the BAME community, early in their career (within three years of graduating with a first or second degree) within this paid internship "Environment, Conservation and Human Rights Leadership". 

The internship will be for six months and be paid at a rate of £24,000 pro rata.

The internship will deliberately focus on leadership development to support the intern on the path to sit at the top of organisations - this will build and accelerate positive change. 

A live programme of work has been developed for the intern to deliver specific outputs, geared toward outcomes where they can learn "real-world" marketable skills and experience that will help them work their way into senior positions in the sector, being able to demonstrate that they have worked with highly experienced, senior figures in a leading international environmental and human rights organisation. 

Plan

Section 1 (months 1 - 3)

1.Communications

2.Research

3.Policy

Section 2 (months 3-6)

4.Finance and budgeting

5.Investigations and film

6.   Strategic and tactical decision taking

S/he will be guided through two, three-month sessions, running concurrently in two blocks over the six months, in the order listed above. S/he will report to the senior management lead on each subject and report to the CEO monthly on activities, progress, learning and obstacles. 

Closing date for applications:  21 May 2021 at 5pm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

EJF is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.

The organisation:

A major social justice and welfare charity

The role:

To lead a team to maximise awareness of social justice campaigns through print, digital and broadcast media

To line manage 2 members of staff and oversee the work of 6 regional media officers.

To lead campaigning in the media and also react to opportunities and handle crisis communications.

The candidate:

Experienced team and project management in a media or communications context

Significant press, media or journalism experience.

Proven and repeated success in gaining national and regional media coverage.

*Please note Barnardo's now have a work-from-anywhere policy in place*

We are working with Barnardo’s to recruit a Digital Marketing Manager. Barnardo’s are one of the UK’s top charity brands and run over 1000 projects that transform the lives of children, young people, parents and carers. Their work supports children living in poverty, children that have been sexually exploited, children living with a disability, children living with domestic violence and young carers. The fundraising team raise circa £43 million annually to provide this crucial support. This Digital Marketing Manager will manage the creation, commissioning, publishing and distribution of marketing content across the Barnardo’s paid and owned media channels in order to meet business objectives. As a key part of the Business services team, this role has line manager and budgetary responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:
- To create compelling stories about Barnardo’s products and services, maintaining an authentic and consistent tone of voice across all channels.
- Manage share-of-voice for key messages across Barnardo’s primary media channels to deliver marketing objectives on time, on budget and to brief.
- Engage with the user community in an authentic and consistent tone of voice to stimulate interest and conversation around Barnardo’s products and services.
- Test and optimise content publishing to increase target audience reach and engagement.

Key Activities include:

• Develop and deliver content to maintain a consistent tone of voice in all marketing communications and identify opportunities for capitalising on high search traffic volumes by publishing timely and relevant contributions.
• Develop rich content hubs to attract dynamic, growing communities around Barnardo’s strategic priorities: EHW, Family Support, CSE, Family Placement and Leaving Care.
• Conduct regular reviews of the external environment to benchmark Barnardo’s approaches to community engagement and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Engage with audiences on paid social media channels to get first-hand experience of customer needs and applying Barnardo’s tone of voice guidelines and monitor audience interaction across paid social media channels and interaction with digital content.
• Test and optimise content publishing and report of effectiveness of content marketing campaigns using Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Data Studio, Facebook Ad Manager and other relevant reporting systems
• Develop, implement and track all paid acquisition campaigns (PPC, working with external agencies and internal colleagues to ensure work is being delivered to brief, on time and within budget.

For further details and/or 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 practices 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.

Fixed term Maternity cover
Engagement Manager – Full-Time Volunteering Programme
Ref: V309
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract length: 12 Month contract
Hours/Days per week: 35 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 and ILW if applicable
Location: Home based or London office based
Closing date: 16 May 2021 – 5pm
Interview date and Location:  Online interviews between 20th and 25th May TBA

Volunteering Matters

Volunteering Matters use the unique power of volunteering to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK. 

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues. From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence and opportunity and ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.

And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive.

People-led and impact driven, we’re a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK. We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England. 

We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team. We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside our business.

Role Overview

Volunteering Matters is looking for a dynamic and proactive Engagement Manager to join our Full-Time Volunteering Team.

Full-Time Volunteering (FTV) is an incredible opportunity for people aged 18 - 35 to undertake a life-changing challenge and immerse themselves in long-term volunteering placements across the UK.  Most Full-Time Volunteers are recruited in collaboration with key partners in Europe, Asia and Central & South America, as well as young people here in the UK, spending up to 12 months away from home to develop their skills and have a positive impact upon communities.  The volunteering placements range from supporting older people, people experiencing homelessness, disabled people, befriending and mentoring.

The Engagement Manager will work across all aspects of volunteer management, including recruiting, interviewing, training and pastoral support for young people from diverse backgrounds and experiences.  The role will include essential monitoring and record keeping requirements in accordance with UKVI and wider organisational compliance.  As restrictions ease, some International travel may be necessary for networking, partnership development and volunteer recruitment.  The applicant will have strong organisational skills and be adaptable to change with a solution-focused and person-centred approach.

Benefits package: Pension, unlimited annual leave, fully flexible working, cycle to work & season ticket loan.

To apply please visit our website.

 Your supporting statement is of equal importance to us as your CV and is a key part of our shortlisting process. It is an opportunity for you to outline your experience and credentials directly to the details of the post.

Volunteering Matters is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds. To assist in the monitoring of our performance in relation to equal opportunities you are requested to complete the enclosed monitoring form. The questionnaire is for statistical purposes only. Upon receipt it will be separated from your CV and cover letter and will not form part of the selection process.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we receive if we have not contacted you by the interview date it means that on this occasion, we are unable to take your application further.

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If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Make-A-Wish UK in their search for a Corporate and New Business Development Lead, 12-month maternity cover. Make-A-Wish UK are a truly inspiring organisation, granting life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

As the Corporate and New Business Development Lead, you will join a well-established team of four, taking the lead in supporting existing partnerships and developing new business with high value corporate partners. Working towards a team target £2.5m, you will develop engaging proposals and plans for new partners that have a mutual benefit. This could be Charity of The Year partnerships, Gift-in-Kind, or strategic brand partnerships, and ideally in a multi-year capacity. You will also work closely with the Director of Income and Engagement to develop and implement a major appeal strategy, that will engage a range of high value donors including corporate partners and major donors.

To be successful in this Corporate and New Business Development Lead opportunity, you will have proven experience in securing new high value partnerships and working towards a new business target of £250k-£500k. You will have previous line management experience and be able to advocate for the team within the wider organisation. Ideally this person will have also worked on delivering wider fundraising appeals, with the view to engage new high value relationships across both corporate and major gifts.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

This role is flexible in location, but there will be occasional travel to their Head Office in Reading. This organisation offers flexible working and we would be happy to discuss these options with you.

If you are interested in applying to this Corporate and New Business Development Lead position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

RFEA are looking for a highly motivated self-starter with knowledge of the Armed Forces and Ex-Services charity network and the ability to understand the challenges more vulnerable veterans must overcome, particularly those who have entered the Criminal Justice System. This person will be home based (ideally Derby) travelling extensively around the Derbyshire region to provide face to face support to veterans within their home locations and partner organisations premises.

Project Nova is a support programme for Veterans primarily identified in Police Custody but also with referrals from core police and partner organisations from within the community, it is focussed on early intervention, support and diversion at point of contact with the Police or partner organisation in order to prevent re-offending and a potential prison sentence. Project Nova is jointly delivered by RFEA and WWTW and working in partnership with the NHS Liaison and Diversion Teams, Police custody suites, Police response officers, HMPPS and partners within the community.

The successful applicant for this role will be highly motivated, have a track record of delivering high quality results, with a strong beneficiary focus and be capable of working remotely to targets and deadlines. Strong communication, IT and organisational skills are essential along with mentoring and coaching skills. Experience & knowledge of the criminal justice system, local government agencies and the ability to develop a network of contacts are also required. Will have a strong commitment to working with each veteran equitably and without prejudice, including those who are arrested for violent or sexual offences. Must have a clean driving licence.

NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance or training will be provided for the right applicant along with a good understanding of the employment market and vocational training are highly desirable.

Specific Responsibilities

Engagement

• Support the National Nova Manager to create and maintain strong working relationships with referring organisations in the Derbyshire Area, including the Police and NHS Liaison and Diversion.
• Receive details of referrals from the Nova Client Advisors, or directly. If referrals are received directly share information with the Nova Client Advisors.
• Engage with veterans face-to-face for the initial visit and as necessary throughout their engagement with Project Nova, following the Case Management Guidance, RFEA Policies and the Project Nova Procedures.
• Register each Nova Veteran’s details on the CRM and obtain consent to share their data with organisations in the support network and any further information required by the Project Nova registration.
• Undertake a comprehensive needs assessment with each Nova Veteran.

Case Management

• Provide emotional support to veterans through regular contact whilst they are engaged with Project Nova.
• Establish a care coordination plan with each Nova Veteran.
• Work with families, statutory services and support networks to ensure effective participation in the Criminal Justice System.
• Keep clear records for each case on the CRM.
• Record the veterans journey on Outcome Star
• Ensure confidentiality.
• Develop Veteran employability and suitable opportunities for employment.

This role is 'Home Based' around the Derbyshire area and is offered initially on a one year fixed term contract, 35 hours per week with a starting salary of £26,000 rising to £27,500 after six months plus additional employee benefits.

To apply please submit a covering letter and applicable CV. The closing date is 16th May 2021. Interviews will take place in late May for a start date in June 2021.

Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhance DBS Disclosure and Police Vetting.