Surrey Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Surrey. We focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns and countryside ensuring that future generations living in Surrey will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers.

CF Fundraising Ltd recruits new members on behalf of Surrey Wildlife Trust and are looking to grow our team working on behalf of this inspirational charity. Working in pre-booked, high footfall venues on either a full or part time basis, this is a unique opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the work of the Surrey Wildlife Trust.

Venues are booked by our internal Private Site Coordinators and consideration is given to the time f year, weather etc and in door venues are booked where required.  We also attend a number of events throughout the year.

Key facts about the role

This is an employed & salaried role (not self-employed), starting salary £20,800 based on a 40-hour week (pro-rata for part time).  There is also an uncapped performance related bonus scheme, 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and pension scheme. Full & part time opportunities are available.  You will be working throughout Surrey in pre-booked venues.  If you are achieve 15 donors per week your OTE will be £40k (basic and commission), however the commission is uncapped!

This role really does make a difference. You will be the public face of the charity, seeking new members to support by way of regular monthly direct debit donations.

You will have excellent communication skills, be confident interacting with the public and able to work under your own initiative.

Ideally, you will:

• have worked in a customer-facing role such as Direct or Field Sales, Fundraising or Customer Service with experience of working to targets
• be an effective, persuasive, passionate and engaging communicator able to create a rapport in a face-to-face situation
• have a positive attitude, high level of self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• enjoy the variety of travelling and working in a different environment each day
• have the flexibility to work weekends
• You must have a full driving licence and your own vehicle

All uniform, equipment and point of sale materials are provided - including an electronic tablet.  Accommodation will be provided if staying away plus a contribution towards travel expenses will be paid.

What happens next:

If you’re excited about the opportunity to work on behalf of this great charity and would like to hear more then please contact us at CF Fundraising Ltd, would love to hear from you.

In the first instance, please forward your CV to Joanne Hill together with a note explaining your interest.

You will work on the IT Support Desk providing internal customers with outstanding 1st line support and customer service, as you develop your IT skills and gain experience. You'll also have an opportunity to work alongside highly skilled and knowledgeable colleagues, assisting with the implementation of support call resolutions.

This role may also provide opportunities to gain valuable experience in project implementation and delivery. The Apprentices' roles and responsibilities are the following;

• Learn how to establish a good working relationship with customers and other professionals, and help with documenting customer/employee support requests
• Assist with troubleshooting systems, network problems and diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Learn how to communicate resolutions; including learning how to prioritize and managing many open cases at one time
• Attempt to escalate requests as required
• Learn how to install and configure computer systems whilst learning about installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Assist with monitoring and maintaining computer systems and networks
• Learn how to talk users through a series of actions over the telephone or face to face, to help set resolve issues or setup systems
• Aim to provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports whilst assisting with the supporting the roll-out of new applications
• Deal with the setting up of new users' accounts and profiles and dealing with requests
• Aim to assist with diagnosing and solving hardware/software faults including the opportunity to get involved with testing and evaluating new technology
• Assist in supporting the development of solutions and services; whilst supporting the overall delivery of IT projects

Qualifications Required:

You need to have at least 5 GCSE's grade A/C or 9/4 including English & Maths.

Desired skills:

• We are looking for a bright, intelligent person who is wanting and willing to learn and develop.
• Whilst a strong interest in technology paired with the ability to grasp technical concepts quickly and easily is important, our emphasis will be more on your personality, drive, and communication skills.
• You will need to balance many demands so being able to multi-task in a fun but intensive environment where issue prioritization is a critical skill.
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to integrate within the team in addition to using your initiative are essential
• Have a good understanding of a Christian culture

Personal Qualities:

• Proven communication skills
• General IT technical knowledge gained through either school/college, work experience, voluntary employment or self-taught

Training to be provided:

The Apprenticeship scheme will enable you to gain the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours to provide first or second line support to internal and external customers and stakeholders to help them be productive when using technology. By the end of the programme, you will be able to set people up on their IT systems and provide support when needed, rectifying issues to maintain colleagues’ and the organisation’s productivity. Job roles include helpdesk technician, first or second line IT support roles or Network support roles. As a result, you will receive the following qualification: Infrastructure Technician (Standard) Level 3 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required) MTA Network Fundamentals/CompTIA A+/ CompTIA Network+ professional qualification (Choose one option)

Future Prospects:

As well as the chance to receive full on the job training throughout, by the end of the apprenticeship you’ll have gained nationally accredited qualifications.

The company also aim to offer the apprentice a permanent role at the end of the training (subject to successfully completing course and objectives)

There is a requirement for the job holder to be a practicing Christian as functions within this role will require knowledge and personal experience of the Christian faith.

We are currently recruiting for an Events Fundraising Assistant to join our Challenge Events team. With our bold new ambitions, inspiring cause and strong brand, this a great time to join us as we scale up to ensure we can deliver our vision.

We are the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We are determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

The Events Assistant will join a growing and dynamic team based in our London office in Kennington and will play a key role in delivering exceptional supporter care and stewardship to all of our fantastic events fundraisers. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with key fundraisers and support the team to deliver an exciting and varied events programme, all whilst raising vital income for the charity. You will also make sure that the team is kept up to date with the latest trends in the industry to help inform decision-making.

You will already have solid and demonstrable experience within supporter or customer care with a real interest in runs, treks and challenges. You will also have excellent administrative skills including experience of using a database and you must be proactive, resilient and capable of managing a busy workload.

You’ll be a team player with excellent people skills and the confidence to represent the charity in your day to day work and at events. Most importantly, you’ll have the desire to succeed and make a difference to the lives of people affected by bowel cancer.

Download the full job description and person specification (PDF) 

Closing date: Wednesday 30 October 2019

To apply send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification for the role (no more than two A4 pages).

This address can also be used for any queries or questions relating to the role or the organisation.

Do you think it is a national disgrace that in England and Wales, two women a week are killed by their partner or ex-partner? Or that one woman in every four will experience domestic violence at some point during her life?

Do you want to work for an organisation that provides a voice for abused women, and plays a vital role in ensuring that life-saving services are in place to support them? If so, then the role of Refuge Worker may be perfect for you.

As Refuge Worker, you will be responsible for providing high quality practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic violence and their children living in our refuges.

This is an exciting and challenging role as you will provide a high quality professional support service to women and children affected by domestic violence who needs to maintain either current or alternative safe accommodation.

You will ensure the smooth running of the refuge, including the admission of survivors of domestic violence to the refuge.

You will also assess and advise on their entitlement to welfare and housing benefits.

You will develop support plans for each resident and aid them to obtain permanent accommodation.

The successful candidate will have evidence of strong casework management skills, good written and verbal communication and an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional boundaries. Knowledge and direct experience of providing support to women is essential as is a current understanding of legislation relating to domestic violence including civil/criminal legislation and welfare rights.

The ability to work as part of an on-call rota is also essential.

All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the feminist values of empowerment and equality, which underpin all of our work. Successful applicants will be expected to work within Refuge’s Values and Behaviour Framework and demonstrate these in their everyday work.

Refuge is proud to be a leader in its field and an employer of choice with leading edge systems for supervision, quality management and development. We offer the first Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) accredited qualification for our profession. As an ever expanding charity we are also able to provide career development opportunities including advancements into management roles across our range of services.

We have vacancies as follows in each of our 3 West London Services;

-   Refuge Worker,  Hillingdon , Permanent, 7.5 shift rota between 8am-8pm, Mon to Fri

-   Refuge Worker,  Hounslow, Permanent,  Mon to Fri, 9am to 5.30pm

-   Refuge Worker, Richmond, Permanent, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5.30pm

You may state your location preference within your personal statement on the application form.

Salary: £22,828 - £26,390 per annum

Closing date: 3rd November 2019     

Interview date: 12th November 2019

An enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate will be required for this role.

Refuge is committed to quality, equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This post is however restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

No agencies please - as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down.

Cause: Membership

Role: Events Administrator

Location: Spitalfields

Employment Type: Temporary

Salary/rate: £11 per hour

Working hours: 3 days per week

Ref: NF/J72001

CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 15th October 2pm

My client, a membership network for communication professionals are looking to recruit a temporary Events Administrator to support with some of there upcoming events.

The role will mainly be office based, however you may need to attend some Events.

Starting the 21st October ongoing assignment until the end of November.

Fixed term contract, initially for 18 months, 29.6 hours per week

Grade F - £22,021 - £23,836 (pro-rata)

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum, affectionately known as RAMM, is a much loved museum and art gallery which has been at the heart of Exeter and Devon’s cultural life since opening in 1868.  Through exceptional collections of world cultures, natural history, antiquities, art, and a rich programme of exhibitions and events, RAMM seeks to enhance people’s quality of life.  It is a place of discovery which encourages curiosity, where local and global stories inspire and connect people to the world. 

With the support of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, RAMM is now in a position to transform its fundraising aspirations.  You will play a crucial role in developing RAMMs fundraising potential through creating and/or supporting our Members, Friends and Patrons offers.  This will include creating monthly and quarterly communications, and nurturing a closer relationship between these groups and RAMM.

We are looking for someone with experience of creating and managing supporter’s packages and communications. 

You will need to be an enthusiastic team player, be highly organised, have excellent interpersonal skills and a can do attitude.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your application.

Be part of something special. 

Special Events Officer

Women for Women International was founded in 1993 to help women survivors of war rebuild their lives, their families and communities. The UK office was established in 2006 and has grown a strong and effective supporter base. At the heart of our fundraising has always been our Special Events portfolio, which continues to grow from strength to strength each year, generating our largest source of unrestricted funding and cultivating a hub of creative, inspirational supporters, both new and existing who add value across our organisation individually and through their networks.

The Special Events Officer works closely with the Special Events Team Lead developing, implementing, and reviewing an events strategy and working closely with a group of major donors and VIP supporters through committees to maximise them for the organisation. Our Special Events portfolio has an ambitious 6-figure target from direct activity as well as identifying and delivering corporate sponsorship and gifts-in-kind to support the events portfolio. As well as supporting their line manager with our flagship events, the Special Events Officer will be responsible for delivering other events through the year supporting the wider team to achieve a range of objectives.

Our portfolio currently includes a Car Boot Sale, Luncheon, Dance and a variety of other niche special events. This opportunity will suit someone who wants to make their mark in Special Events fundraising, who is ambitious, highly organised, target focused and has excellent interpersonal skills.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a ‘can do’ attitude, the ability to communicate passionately the work that we do and enthuse and inspire a senior volunteer committee. We are looking for someone with a track record of working in a fast-paced events delivery environment from within the not-for-profit sector or from an arts or fashion background. You will be an excellent multi-tasker and project manager, with exceptional organisational skills, used to working to tight deadlines and within small budgets.

You will have a track record of delivering events that deliver against objectives, particularly financial objectives. You will be a skilled negotiator and understand the value of our brand and the calibre of our events portfolio. You will be an excellent communicator, particularly face to face and over the telephone. Your relationship building will be second to none, instilling confidence in those around you to deliver objectives. An ability to communicate your passion and inspire others is a must.

The Special Events Officer would be expected to work within the framework of Women for Women International’s core values.

Women for Women International are an equal opportunities employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their religious beliefs or political opinions, sex, marital or family statuses, races, sexual orientations, ages or whether they are disabled. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Women for Women International – UK is a registered charity (charity number: 1115109) and a company limited by guarantee (company no: 05650155), registered in England and Wales.

Reports to: Special Events Team Lead

Line Management: None, supervision of volunteers

Proposed Start Date: ASAP

Location:49-51 East Road, London N1 6AH

Interviews: TBC

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary Level:Dependant on experience

Deadline:  Midnight 28th October 2019

Job Description

This is a key role within the Special Events team, delivering a range of events and meeting targets, objectives and KPIs. Woking closely with the Special Events Team Lead on all aspects of Special Event Management and in particular:

Relationship Development

• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships for committees and #SheInspiresMe events such as #SheInspiresMe Dance, #SheInspiresMe Lunch and #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale

• Work closely with the Philanthropy Team to work on a series of cultivation events supporting the stewardship of new and existing Major Donors

• Coordination of timely and accurate follow-up plan and process involving the Special Events Manager, other colleagues and senior stakeholders as appropriate

Event Management and Delivery

• Supported by your line manager, take a lead on the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of #SheInspiresMe Lunch, #SheInspiresMe Car Boot Sale, #SheInspiresMe Dance  to agreed targets, objectives and KPIs.
• Work with Sponsorship team to support a series of ‘In Conversation With’ events and other smaller events identified in the portfolio
• Identify, secure and manage 3rd parties to ensure successful delivery of events including securing pro bono/gift in kind support
• Support the Special Events Lead overseeing the on-site management at events, directing and managing 3rd parties, colleagues and volunteers

• Maintain accurate up to date records of income and expenditure to provide status reports and updates to the Special Events Manager, and others as and when required

• Deliver timely Risk Assessment and Analysis for each event

Guest Management, including but not exclusively

• Drafting communications to key participants such as host, performers, honourees etc. both pre and post event

• Manage RSVPs, including ticket and table sales, raise and send invoices, chase for payment

• Ensure that up to date records of supporters are recorded for all activity and kept in line with data protection guidelines, laws and in accordance with sector best practice

• Produce networking and briefing notes for key attendees

Design, Print and Online including but not exclusively

• Be the main point of contact in the management of all event materials including the design, copy and production through to delivery and deadline, on budget and to brief for all pre, during and post event materials, in print and online.
• Work with the Digital Marketing Officer to develop and deliver web and social activity to support the achievement of event objectives and meet guest expectations

Volunteer Management

• Recruit, brief and manage teams of volunteers (up to 80) on site; ensure all health and safety, insurance and policies have been adhered to, so to safeguard volunteers and Women for Women International

Other

• Work closely with colleagues in the Finance and Operations team to ensure all financial procedures are adhered to.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as may be required
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To apply, please send your CV, and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining how your previous experience, knowledge and skills equip you to meet the requirements of the person specification. 

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a global research and learning organisation for equitable and sustainable change, based in Brighton.

The Humanitarian Learning Centre (HLC) at IDS brings together accessible, operational learning with academic insights to enable more effective humanitarian response. We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Officer to undertake desk and field-based research, data collection and analysis, contribute to publications and other communication methods, and work effectively with project and cluster colleagues.

Applicants will have good knowledge and understanding of current issues and debates in Francophone African politics and society and have a post graduate degree related to this subject area. The successful applicant will have experience of undertaking research in a developing country and willingness to undertake extensive travel within the UK and internationally, sometimes in fragile contexts and areas of active armed conflict. The candidate will need to be fluent in both French and English as most of the research is in Francophone countries (Ivory Coast and Democratic Republic of Congo). Excellent French and English writing analytical synthesis and editing skills including the ability to tailor material for different formats (web, email, etc) and communicate specialist knowledge in non-technical language are also essential. 

Job title: Regional Outreach Officer

Region: South East Midlands

Directorate: Operations

Contract: 9 month FTC, 14 hours per week

Salary: FTE £25,469 per annum pro rata

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

If so then we would like to hear from you ….

The Role

The Royal British Legion’s Outreach Service supports vulnerable clients and their families, who are dealing with multiple complex needs, to find practical and sustainable ways to make positive changes, achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives.

You will have a passion for engaging and supporting clients who may be struggling with offending behaviour, homelessness, domestic violence, substance use or mental health issues. Providing much needed advice, advocacy and on-going support, you will have knowledge and experience of statutory and non-statutory service provision. 

We are seeking to recruit an individual who has a creative, flexible and reliable approach to their work, someone who can work autonomously as well as being a strong team player.  You must have excellent communication and administration skills and be able to manage a diverse and challenging workload.

In addition, you will have the ability to work using your own initiative, combined with experience of dealing effectively with complex situations. You will have experience of managing a caseload and of prioritising tasks on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to foster and maintain strong relationships to ensure effective work with the people we support, colleagues and other stakeholders.

The post is home-based and requires significant travel across the Legion’s South East Midlands Region, with a caseload prominence in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire. This role includes travelling and use of your own car is essential. Travel costs are covered.

How to Apply

By clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 3rd November 2019

Interviews will be held: Week commencing 11th November in the Aylesbury Office 19-21 High Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1SH

Reports to:

Director of Community Welfare & Development

Location:

Hounslow, TW5 0TE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

11.00am – 2.30pm (3.5 hours) & 5.00pm – 8.30pm (3.5 hours)

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £22,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

1-Years’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and a supporting Covering Letter addressing the competencies required for the post, by e-mail by no later than 30th October 2019

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 4th November 2019

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date.
• Previous applicants CAN RE-APPLY

The Role:

Oversee the day to day management of The Muslim Hands Open Kitchen in Hounslow. Ensuring the effective running of the kitchen and the centre. The role will also ensure that all reporting (financial and non-financial) are adequately recorded and disseminated. The role will also be supported through our volunteer scheme and the role will involve managing and overseeing Muslim Hands Volunteers (MH-V’s).

Main Responsibilities:

Project Coordination

• Ensure the all management processes are followed, including but not restricted to MH Complaints Procedure, MH IT, MH Safeguarding, MH Project Reporting and MH Attendance and Timekeeping.
• Supervise the seating area and ensure that it is presentable and completely set-up during operating hours.
  • Tables, chairs, plates, cutlery and utensils are clean and available.
  • Assist limited ability project users are supported to gain access to and from the Open Kitchen.
  • Maintain professionalism and ensure a suitable sign-posting service is provided to help and assist project users that are identified as requiring additional needs for support.

• Manage the MH-V’s and ensure that the suitable duties are allocated and carried out in an effective manner.
• Ensure the safety of MH-V’s, Project Users and Catering Staff at all times.
• In coordination with centre staff, ensure suitable quality of food is prepared, provided and maintained for the project users.

• Coordinate delivery and ordering of the food by liaising with the Catering staff.
• In coordination with centre staff and the MH Delivery Partner, ensure all food safety regulations are adhered to
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Centre Reporting

Maintain frequent contact with the Line Manager to ensure:

• Weekly planning for the centre, i.e. Meals/Menu
  • Day to day programmatic reporting is maintained
  • Expenses / budgets / supporting documentation are suitably shared with relevant departments
  • Serious incidences are appropriately communicated and escalated
  • Work closely with Fundraising departments to ensure success stories / case studies are collected and disseminated

Donations

• Ensure all donations (in-kind and monetary) are received established procedures and processes (donation manual).
• Ensure all donations are prepared to be banked correctly and receipts are obtained and provided to show trail of revenue.
• Be well versed with current Muslim Hands’ activities so that evert interaction with prospective donors is current and informative.

Partnerships

• Forge working relationships with Local Council and other service providers to ensure access to project users, promoting the open kitchen, its services and outreach programmes within the locality of the centre.

Essential: Ideal Candidate will:

• Be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
• Possess an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Certificate for a similar role

NB: - Muslim Hands can support with obtaining DBS Checks for the successful candidate, should this be required.

• Possess good writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Possess a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skills
• Be well versed in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of other partners/stakeholders in the area

Desirable:

• Relevant NGO/Charity experience
• Previous work experience within a similar role.
• This role would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced environment and who enjoys facing challenges; often working to tight deadlines and using their own initiative.

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this role is for you, please send your CV with a cover letter explaining how you are suited for this role quoting the above reference number.

Deadline for applications is 30th October 2019 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Muslim Hand in an Equal Opportunities employer; should you have any specific needs for support, please feel free to ask.

This is a really exciting time to join Children’s Hospices Across Scotland – better known as CHAS – Scotland’s national children’s hospice service.

Following internal promotions and the expansion of our services, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Challenge Events Assistant to join the Events team.

Key Responsibilities

Working within the culture, ethos and philosophy of CHAS, you will assist the Challenge Events Manager with the management, attendance and evaluation of challenge events and the recruitment and stewardship of supporters. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the management of challenge events, including liaising with third party event organisers, suppliers and attendance on the day

• Producing copy to promote events for website, social media, press and email

• Assisting with the recruitment and stewardship of supporters for events in the challenge event calendar, and taking responsibility for fulfilling actions under the guidance of the Challenge Events Manager

• Assisting with event research

• Administration

About You

In order to help CHAS achieve our goal of reaching every family in Scotland that needs us, you will have:

• HNC level qualification or equivalent in either Public Relations, Marketing, Media, Communications, Event Management, Fundraising or related discipline

• Demonstrable working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar packages

• Demonstrable experience of keyboard skills and maintaining information databases

• Good communication skills to deal with staff, volunteers and general public in an appropriate and effective manner

• High level of accuracy and numeracy skills, as this role requires cash handling

• Demonstrable attention to detail

• Planning and organising skills for effective management of event calendar

• Experience in an office and customer services environment

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As a Challenge Events Assistant, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

For more information regarding this post, please see the attached documents.

To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

If you are passionate about the needs and rights of SEND families in Surrey, then come and work for us. Family Voice Surrey is a family-friendly employer, offering flexible working and generous annual leave

This post will:

• Support the operational systems, processes and policies to underpin and support Family Voice’s team and core work: in particular membership services, finance, events and communications
• Support the Business Support Manager in implementing the systems and policies that underpin the work of the organisation
• This is a multi-faceted, hands–on role

See attached job description and person specification for full details.

Do you want a job where you can help transform lives, change attitudes and influence government policy?

Working Chance is a groundbreaking, award-winning charity supporting women with criminal convictions into employment. We work in prisons and in the community to help women develop their employability and we support them to find jobs that are a good match with their skills and aspirations. We aim to give them financial independence, purpose and hope.

Now we have an exciting vacancy for a talented policy professional to help us make the case for changes to national policy and legislation, and to the practices and attitudes of employers, that will aid rehabilitation and reduce the barriers people with convictions face to employment and social inclusion.

The person we’re looking for will have experience of working in a policy role in the voluntary or public sector, with a passion for building strong, influential relationships with parliamentarians, civil servants and think tanks. You’ll have a thorough understanding of political parties and parliamentary processes and the credibility to influence people at all levels.

Your analytical skills will enable you to interpret research about female offending and rehabilitation, as well as our own data about the lives and challenges of the women we work with and the impact of our work.  This needs to be translated into clear, persuasive briefings, papers and presentations, so your written and verbal communication skills must be first class. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to refine their skills and expertise in the policy and research sphere, in a charity creating significant social and economic value.

We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy individual to support the operations of our Corby Night Shelter project, working closely with the manager and move on coordinator to support the residents and volunteers. The aim of the Night Shelter and move on accommodation is to reduce rough sleeping and to move individuals on into more permanent accommodation.

This role will be integral to the smooth running of the project and to coordinate all elements of the project. This may be booking repair works, supporting with events, arranging training and managing the rota. The role will work proactively with other organisations to signpost and access other support, to ensure they are provided with advice and support that will move them on successfully.

There will also be a large amount of liaison with the residents, supporting them in setting up their benefits, helping with housing applications, arranging healthcare appointments and supporting their pathway plans.

This role may also require working outside of regular working hours / unsocialable hours, providing cover for volunteers in an emergency and travel across the county.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the project manager and move on coordinator in the day to day running of the night shelter and move on accommodation.
• Ensure the premises is well managed and all health and safety requirements are met
• Support in the recruitment, training and management of volunteers
• Support the move on coordinator in their work with the clients, ensuring they have a pathway plan, supporting clients with paperwork and liaising with other organisations such as housing associations
• Manage the night shelter rota of volunteers
• Be responsible for organising the supply of resources and services required, such as refreshments, bedding and cleaners
• Support the implementation of night shelter rules and policies with other staff, volunteers and clients
• Work collaboratively with the other night shelter staff, outreach worker and local authority, and other partners to identify and provide services to those in need
• Be part of the team in carrying out support with those in the move on accommodation
• Maintain the database in liaison with the other staff for all clients, including those who are not directly using the services provided
• Support with events and engaging other potential supporters and partners
• Provide day to day support to residents as required, such as arranging healthcare appointments
• To support the project manager with collating data and providing reports to management and stakeholders
• To work within all ENCS policies, carry out relevant risk assessments and procedure to comply with health and safety
• To ensure that all residents and clients are treated with respect and supported to enable them to move into permanent accommodation
• To comply with and complete health and safety assessments
• To attend meetings and training as required
• To work closely with other night shelter staff and across other projects for best practice
• Such other duties as the management may require from time to time
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Job descriptions will be subject to review and possible change on an annual basis subject to project and charity priorities.

To find out more information and see the persona specification, please download the job description below. 

To find out more about East Northants Community Services, please visit our website.