Temporary Jobs in Greater Manchester
LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills
Starting at £28,315 FTE per annum to £31,073 FTE per annum
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Homebased, based in the North West
The postholder will be expected to deliver face to face to face LifeSkills sessions within the North West, primarily but not exclusively in Greater Manchester. They will also be expected to travel occasionally to other areas of the country for meetings (eg team meetings).
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025, with potential to extend
Responsible to: LifeSkills Open Project Manager
About LifeSkills
The LifeSkills programme will offer groups of families the chance to come together to a trusted venue such as a children’s centre or community setting. As well as offering opportunities for families to spend quality time together and have access to healthy food, these sessions will offer LifeSkills workshops for parents and carers to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. Examples include but are not limited to overcoming setbacks, managing debt, boosting confidence to return to work, CV writing, interview skills. The aims of the LifeSkills programme are to support participants to increase their confidence and 21st century skills, move closer to training/volunteering/employment, improve their social networks, and grow their confidence to provide low cost and nutritious meals.
The role involves delivering LifeSkills sessions to groups of families in the Greater Manchester area. The postholder will also be the main point of contact for delivery partners hosting programmes (e.g. small charities, schools) and staff and volunteers delivering sessions, and be expected to respond promptly to a wide range of queries and requests for support. Examples might include, for instance, devising LifeSkills programmes for different cohorts, presenting to potential partners, devising risk assessments, recording data, and visiting and providing guidance and support for staff and volunteers delivering sessions in venues across the country.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are National Energy Action (NEA) – and our vision is to end fuel poverty; our work to improve and promote energy efficiency brings social, environmental, housing and employment benefits. We believe everyone should be able to afford to keep their homes warm and safe, however, low incomes, high energy bills and poor energy efficiency currently deny this to millions of households across the UK. Never has this been more important than today.
NEA’s teams are friendly, knowledgeable and are dedicated to what we do. We are proud of our expertise and proud of the service we deliver to our clients.
We offer colleagues a friendly, rewarding workplace and the chance to build a worthwhile career with a not-for-profit organisation that is proud to make a genuine difference to people’s lives each and every day.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join us in the position of Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officer, to work on either a full or part time basis. Job Share applications are also welcome.
This role provides an exciting and rewarding opportunity to help the charity build its profile amongst regional stakeholders whilst delivering projects that seek to bring an end to fuel poverty and to the misery of cold homes that is experienced by over 6.5 million households in the UK.
NEA’s Benefits Entitlements and Claims Support Officers are empathetic, polite and have good listening skills but are also knowledgeable, assertive, and confident. The post holder will be responsible for giving comprehensive benefit entitlement advice and support to householders. The post holder will obtain relevant information about a client’s circumstances and offer accurate guidance about potential eligibility for additional benefit entitlements. This will include the completion of application forms as appropriate. Advice will be given over the phone, via online contact and in face-to-face settings where appropriate.
What you will need to succeed
You will have a good understanding of Welfare Rights, including entitlements, systems, claim processes and current legislation and practices. Demonstrable experience of providing advice via telephone and face to face.
You will need good organisational skills, excellent communication skills as well as an understanding of the needs of low income, vulnerable or disadvantaged householders.
NEA has several office locations throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and welcomes applicants from all regions. Home working and office-based locations are available. Preferences will be discussed with candidates at interview. Hybrid working is subject to necessary H&S and GDPR checks. Post holders must be resident within the UK and be able to provide their Right to Work in the UK.
We are offering:
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£26,873 - £31,915 (FTE) - Scale 5-6, Points 12-22 (plus £3,300 London Weighting if applicable)
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11½% non-contributory pension
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25 days annual leave plus 3 additional days in between Christmas New Year Period when our offices close; plus, all public holidays per annum for full time staff, pro-rata for part time staff
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Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity for Hybrid working
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Enhanced family friendly payments
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee benefits platform
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2-year Fixed Term Post
The closing date for all applications is 12:00 noon Wednesday 17 April 2024. We anticipate interviewing the two weeks commencing Monday 22 April 2024. Full details of the posts and an application form are available on our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Plants are the foundation of life and shape everything around us, but they face threats at every level. Communications and Engagement helps to underpin our on the ground delivery of our ambitious strategy, helping us connect more people with nature and inspiring everyone to enjoy and learn more about plants and fungi.There has never been a better or more urgent time to join us in our work.
What will you be doing?
The Content Officer will be responsible for gathering assets and content from across Plantlife’s work areas to highlight and deliver our mission to secure a world rich in plants and fungi.
This is a collaborative and interesting role researching and creating content across multiple channels including videos and social media. You will be responsible for creating and writing blogs and developing engaging stories that captivate, deepen relationships and inevitably grow our audiences. We have some amazing stories to tell, and you will play a significant role in shaping them.
You will also be managing the day-to-day content on our website, telling our rich brand story, collating captivating newsletters, and be involved in various operational content projects supporting the wider communications team.
Who are we looking for?
You will be a highly organised and collaborative team player who is experienced in delivering high-quality content for multiple channels. The role involves forming strong relationships with colleagues across Plantlife to encourage a wide range of content that drives engagement with Plantlife’s work. You will enjoy helping the team across a range of communications, engagement and fundraising disciplines and strengthening our networks and partnerships.Ideally, you will have a passion for the environment and be proactive in developing content to enable the best outcomes for nature.
This is a fixed term 12 month contract, full -time (35 hours per week). We offer home or hybrid working and we have offices in Salisbury and Retford.
If you have imagination, expertise and a can-do approach we would love to hear from you!
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Gaddum are recruiting for a Project Worker to be part of the Carers Manchester Team.
Carers Manchester is a partnership of Statutory and Voluntary Sector organisations who work together the plan, enhance and deliver advice and support services for unwaged carers in the city. Through working together, the Carers Manchester Pathway is in place, which supports carers being able to access the right advice and support at the right time in their caring journey.
Gaddum plays a key role in managing the development of the Carers Manchester Pathway, in supporting a Network of Voluntary sector organisations and ensuring that the carers voice is heard in everything that we do.
Following the recent award of a new contract to deliver these services we are looking for a Project Worker to support us in developing a Respite strategy for Manchester unpaid carers and developing and Expert by Experience Carers panel which will ensure that the carers voice is heard in everything we do. Amongst the core tasks in this role will be to:
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Support the creation of project management tools for these pieces of work and maintain them.
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Lead on consultation activities for the Respite strategy
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Support the recruitment of carers who may wish to be involved with the Expert by Experience panel
You could be the person we are looking for if you have:
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Experience of supporting organisations to manage projects.
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Experience of working in a collaborative manner with carers or other groups of people
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Ability to manage work with a range of partners in order to support delivery of projects within clear timescales.
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Ability to negotiate, influence and solve problems effectively and diplomatically.
This role is subject to a Standard DBS Check.
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work, we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer, and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As part of the Getting Help team, you will provide social and practical support to adults with common mental health problems in a range of settings across Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale (HMR). This includes assessment and support planning, and community outreach. Typically, Community Engagement Workers support people who are on the waiting list for or who are engaging in Talking Therapy. The Getting Help team works in partnership with HMR Talking Therapies delivered by the Big Life Group and Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust.
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
For any queries regarding the role, please do not hesitate to get in contact for an informal discussion.
Why work with us?
At Gaddum we are all committed to living our values; in all areas of our work we are supportive, empowering, professional, innovative and diverse. Our teams are passionate about working together to support and empower individuals and their communities. You will receive a full induction and training for your role and ongoing support from your colleagues and managers via supervisions, 1:1s and team meetings.
All employees at Gaddum have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme and an online rewards/savings platform. Our standard holiday entitlement is 25 days per annum plus bank holidays, with additional leave entitlement for your birthday and for wellbeing in the winter.
Everyone has the right to request flexible working from day one because we recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and our standard working week is only 35 hours.
Gaddum is a Living Wage Employer and we are proud to have the Investors in People Silver Award. For a full list of our awards and accreditations, please visit our website.
How to apply
Applications should be made via the attached Application Form and submitted via email. Full details can be found on our website.
Gaddum is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer; if you need any support completing your application or require alternative arrangements, please get in contact.
Gaddum is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity as a catalyst for innovation and growth and are committed to creating a workplace that thrives on varied perspectives and mutual respect.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, Gaddum undertakes anonymous shortlisting by removing identifiable information from applications forms during the shortlisting process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Key Purpose:
To work as part of a team that provide high quality services to farming people that come to RABI for support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high quality information, advice and guidance in an empathetic and professional manner.
- Conduct a holistic needs assessment for each service user according to their individual circumstances.
- Working with each service user to establish the most appropriate sources of support and agree an action/support plan with them.
- Provide a face-to-face service when there is an over-riding need to do so by visiting service users.
- Collaborate with other agencies/service providers who can offer additional support options.
- Liaise with partners, ensuring that agreed actions are followed up.
- Log and communicate details of cases in a timely and accurate manner to ensure that records are up to date and the wider team has the information they need to provide support.
- Explore, assess and escalate any safeguarding concerns according to the RABI safeguarding policy.
- Contribute constructively to the development of the Service Delivery team and function, for the benefit of service users.
- Work constructively and collaboratively to solve problems with the support of colleagues.
- Be an ambassador for Service Delivery internally within RABI and with external organisations.
- Demonstrate commitment to Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety promoting a safe and inclusive environment.
Person Specification:
Essential
- Experience providing services to vulnerable service users, listening and supporting in a non-judgemental way.
- Knowledge and insight into state benefits and complementary support services (whether national/local/statutory agencies.)
- Excellent communication skills, being able to establish rapport and build trust quickly.
- The ability to build a practical plan alongside a service user and adapt approach to different circumstances and personalities.
- Knowledge of data protection principles and how to apply them.
- Knowledge or experience of safeguarding best practice.
- Excellent IT software skills and aptitude to adapt to new systems and processes.
- Flexible, resilient and solution focussed working with sensitivity and integrity.
- Collaborative, constructive, and solution-focussed.
- Ability to work flexibly, depending on the needs of the team and of service users.
Desirable
- Farming background or knowledge of the farming community environment.
- Experience providing support remotely.
- Relevant qualifications in health and social care.
Other
- Use of own car, ability to travel to support service users / attend meetings.
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at R.A.B.I.
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices secure equality of opportunity and that no prospective or current employee receives less than favourable treatment at RABI as a result of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital, or for any other reason which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our recruitment process strives to ensure that individuals are selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: HR Administrator
Contract type: On going temporary
Hours: Full time
Working pattern - Fully remote working
Pay: £19 - £22 an hour + holiday pay depending on experience
Organisation/cause: Charity
Working for this exciting not for profit organisation you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented group of people to ensure the HR team supports the charity in a timely and efficient manner.
This charity aims to restore churches with significant damage and sometimes neglected buildings back to life adding to the cultural heritage of the country. You do not need to be belong to the Christian community/faith to work for this growing charity.
In your role as HR Administrator you will work along side the HR Manager and provide generalist day to day support in all areas of HR.
Your day to day duties as HR Administrator will include;
- Assisting with all recruitment campaigns including arranging interviews
- Lead on onboarding process of new starters including raising contracts
- Update monthly staff update including starters and finishers
- Attend all HR meetings and complete note taking
- Ad hoc HR reporting
This is a very varied role and the extra support is required as a result of growth plan in the HR team. Therefore, your day to day duties will vary depending on the projects and targets of the HR functions.
The skills that you will bring to your role as HR Administrator will include;
- Similar experience in a HR team
- Prior experience of HR recruitments
- Excellent and clear communications demonstrated in prior roles including minute taking or drafting letters and emails
- Understanding of HR policies and procedures including onboarding
This is a ongoing interim role that is full time and fully remote. To apply for this exciting role through TPP Recruitment please use the link.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
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My client is a global membership organisation, supporting its delegates throughout their careers and setting international standards in transparency. With plans for considerable growth over the next 5 years, they have a real ambition for the future.
Part of this change requires a review of existing back-office functions to ensure they are fit for purpose and growth. As such they are currently looking for an interim Finance Transformation Consultant to lead on a programme of improvement across their accounting function. Key deliverables being process efficiency and a greater input and influence in the wider business.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the Finance Director in setting up the finance transformation programme, including sequencing enablers, improvement initiatives and managing any high level dependencies.
- Produce, implement and regularly report on project progress against delivery plan.
- Review and document existing finance business processes, identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks in existing finance processes and potential solutions for discussion and agreement.
- Lead initiatives to streamline and optimise problems identified, including reengineering processes, implementing quick win changes to existing systems.
- Assess finance technology and identify opportunities to leverage new systems to enhance finance operations and reporting.
- Define key performance indicators and metrics to measure the effectiveness of finance transformation initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a significant track record in delivering similar change programmes. A self starter, who can work with autonomy to get things done, you will have the right balance of detailed operational focus as well as be able to offer strategic insight.
This role has been assessed as outside of IR35 and can be offered on a fully remote basis.
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As a mental health content specialist, you will play a key role in creating new, valuable mental health-related content aimed at reducing panic and anxiety for users of our app. You will play a key role in informing the overall direction of our mental health app to ensure that we are providing evidence-based support for anxiety and panic.
The role will entail taking on responsibility for the content of our app, Mind Ease. This includes:
- Creating a plan for how we better support users around panic and anxiety through our app, based on evidence-based techniques and informed by the needs of our users
- Communicating best practice around treating anxiety and panic to our small team of non-clinicians
- Writing snappy and engaging psychoeducational activities to add to our library of in-app content. Adapting these activities based on feedback from users and the team.
- Conducting research to inform the app direction, including brief literature reviews, interviews/surveys with app users, and referencing data on how users engage with the app
- If needed, writing blog articles or social media posts around anxiety and panic to be published on our website
Mandatory requirements for this role:
- Well-read and knowledgeable about best practices in mental health generally, with deep understanding of panic and anxiety specifically
- An excellent writer, with a friendly and clear style
- Able to translate complicated ideas into easily-accessible language
- Comfortable working autonomously, with little direct supervision
- Experience working clinically with people experiencing anxiety or panic
- A clinical qualification in mental health (DClinPsy, Masters with therapeutic qualification, IAPT practitioner, etc)
We’re an open-minded, resourceful group who are learning-focused and growth-oriented. While we think that the skills and experiences below may help you to hit the ground running, please consider applying even if you don’t meet all of the criteria outlined below.
We think you’ll excel in this role if you:
- Have a strong clinical or academic background around providing support for anxiety, panic or other common mental health problems. Ideally you will have experience working with people to overcome panic.
- Are a clear and concise communicator, who is comfortable translating complex topics for a lay audience, occasionally injecting humour or fun into your work
- Understand the role of research in developing user-focused support for anxiety, including an understanding of when to reference academic literature and when to gather direct feedback from users
- Are able to flexibly adapt your clinical thinking to suit a mobile app context. This includes thinking about how to deliver content in a fun way, while balancing the needs of app users, business priorities and best practice.
- Are a true team player - collaborative, pragmatic and solution-focused
- Thrive in creative, scrappy, ambiguous environments, where you’ll work closely with a small team of engineers, marketers and the CEO to achieve short-term and long-term goals
- You have past experience working for a start-up or in a digital health field
The pay for this role is £25 per hour. We estimate there would be 10-20 hours of work per week, but the exact number of hours and working times are flexible to suit the right candidate. We’re open to remote work but have a strong preference for someone who is open to collaborative working in-person in London, at least some of the time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Supportability we are a charity providing opportunities and support for disabled adults and children to enable them to lead the life they want. We focus on valuing people, teamwork, being competent and responsive and these values underpin everything we do to make life better for the people we support.
‘Celebrating Supportability at 70’ is a Heritage Fund funded, fixed term project that investigates, describes and explains the heritage of Supportability to the people we support and the wider community.
Do you have what we are looking for?
The role will include working with volunteers, people we support and their families and the wider community in order to examine, preserve and interpret significant documents that relate to the charity’s 70-year history. It will also include researching further into other local archives and recording memories and experiences of both past and present stake holders. This will then be pulled together into an exhibition detailing the full history of Supportability, which will take place at a local library. Learning and historical materials from the project will also inform a digital timeline (web design/development will be externally commissioned) hosted on our website.
To ensure the project is accessible to the people we support the role will also involve organising (alongside our service managers) inclusive heritage themed events.
We aim to give people in the local community and beyond a greater knowledge of the history of disability support in Stockport and the part Supportability has played in that journey. Ultimately the project will be evaluated to ensure the outcomes and terms of the Heritage Lottery grant are met.
In return you can expect the following from us:
– 30 days holiday rising to 40 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time staff)
– Induction and Training Programme
– Pension
– Occupational Sick Pay
– Healthcare Cash Plan
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, including a DBS check and satisfactory references.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter evidencing how you meet the person specification.
The Closing Date for applications is 5pm on Friday 12th April 2024
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter evidencing how you meet the person specification.
Harris Hill is searching for an Alumni and Development Executive for around 3 months to cover a leaver.
This role will need to start around the 22nd April for a handover with the current postholder. The post can be 3, 4 or 5 days per week but on the understanding that this be hybrid based with the need to attend their numerous sites, depending on alumni events.
This role has sites in London and Surrey, so you may need to attend either for specific events. This could be a couple times a month to a few times a week during holiday periods. These essentially correlate to alumi tours of the schools. You would know about these a couple weeks in advance and you would have some power to book these in dates and times that work. This does mean that a driver would be essential so you can get to the location. It is also noted that you could potenitally do the tour and go back and work from home.
Your position in this organisation will be to support the alumni programme. This will include alumni engagement, fundraising, events and other general support. This will include:
Being first point of contact for families of Alumni.
Networking Alumni and families
Overseeing tours of the schools.
Monitor Alumni inbox.
Maintaining database
Events support - tickets and registrations.
Social media- write posts and work with marketing events.
More details can be provided but the above is the main focus for the interim period.
This role also has the opportunity of going permanent,
If you would like to find our more about this opportunity, please get in touch.
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Hybrid (London) or Remote
12 months’ fixed term contract
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst who can help guide the RCSLT’s development, analysis and communication of data about the speech and language therapy profession. This is a new role and your expertise, and skills will have an immediate and lasting impact.
Who we are
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists in the United Kingdom (UK). We support and represent over 22,000 members while operating nationally across our offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists (SLTs) and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.
The role
As our new Data Analyst, you will be a key partner for different RCSLT teams working on a wide range of projects, from analysing data about the speech and language therapy workforce, about students and help us understand the impact that SLTs make in their work.
You will help build the data capabilities of the whole organisation using tools that bring data to our members while using critical evaluation to bring depth of understanding about the profession.
We offer flexible working locations, either hybrid working (working a minimum of two days per week from our London Bridge office) or home-based with travel to our London office once or twice per month.
What we are looking for
You will have proven technical skills in statistics, analysis and data visualisation. Just as importantly, you will be a great communicator with the ability to clarify and contextualise data stories for all kinds of audiences.
You will be in your element using real-world data to answer real-world questions. You will be able to see the impact of your work, both within the RCSLT, and for the people and the profession that we serve.
Our ideal candidate
You will have knowledge and experience to bring to the role that enables you to:
- Take the lead in advising on the opportunities for the developing data function;
- Be responsible for using a variety data analysis, techniques, software or tools appropriate for different data sets, to produce reports, develop surveys, make recommendations;
- Play a key role in undertaking strategic analysis, interpretation and presentation of complex data for a variety of non-technical audiences and to help drive our campaigns.
What we can offer you
- A competitive starting salary
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Excellent staff training and development opportunities
- Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
- Generous Pension scheme
- Life insurance cover
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Eye care voucher scheme
- Family friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and more!
How to apply
For more details about the role and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing date: 9:00am on Tuesday, 2nd April 2024.
Interview date (including task): Wednesday, 10th April 2024 (at the RCSLT London Bridge office).
Please note: we would like this role to start as soon as possible. If we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
The RCSLT is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to diversity and actively seeking applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.
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Role Summary
Are you passionate about a plant-based lifestyle? Do you have proven expertise and experience in blogging, copywriting, and general content creation for social media?
Would you like to use those skills to spread the plant-based message and make a real difference for animals, our health, society, and the planet?
Does the prospect of joining and contributing to a global plant-based organisation excite you? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Content Creator / Writer (Part Time) in the ProVeg International communications team.
Job details
Reports to: International Senior Digital Communications Manager
Department: International Communications
Location: Remote (UK or Europe based)
Language: English
Hours: 24 hours per week
Responsibilities
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Creating compelling written content about plant-based food; precision fermentation; cultivated meat, dairy and fish; and the plant-based food industry - across ProVeg B2C and B2B media channels (articles, blog posts, social media, video, info material, website etc.) as well as for third party platforms.
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Devising themes and ideas for content creation including building on the wide variety of ProVeg programmes across 12 countries, using effective storytelling and impact articles.
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Working with colleagues on graphic and video content.
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Maximizing our reach by optimizing content according to current SEO best practice.
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Assuring quality control in close cooperation with the International Senior Digital Communications Manager, as well as ProVeg Editor-in-Chief and our research department.
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Supporting PR function as back-up writer.
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Working together with other content creators, communications managers, or external service providers to successfully engage with our target audience.
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Repurposing content for different mediums, including social media and video.
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Using ProVeg's own research insights and other references to inform our communications approach to, and adapt framing for, different target audiences.
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Contributing to measuring outputs and outcomes to ensure our communications are impactful.
Qualifications
Required:
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Relevant degree in communications, journalism, PR, marketing, English studies or other relevant fields.
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At least three years professional experience (in an agency or larger organization) in writing online copy such as blog articles and social media posts.
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Experience in SEO writing/editing.
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Experience with social media posting and scheduling tools.
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Strong understanding of target groups and strong communication skills, with a strong feeling for the language.
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Creative mind, with the ability to conceive interesting ideas for new content.
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Good knowledge of topics related to plant-based nutrition and lifestyles.
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Proactive, result-oriented, and structured approach to work.
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Comfortable with working with tight deadlines.
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Professional attitude, minimal supervision required, and a comfortable problem-solver
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English (native speaker).
Preferred:
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Background in the plant-based-nutrition or food-system sector.
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Experience in writing press releases.
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Experience in digital content marketing.
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Experience in building social media audiences through compelling content.
When?
Application deadline: Open until filled
Start: As soon as possible (please indicate your availability)
Benefits of working with us
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A strong organizational focus on personal development, with a designated training budget.
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Provision of a work laptop.
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Flexible, trust-based working arrangements and home-office arrangements.
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Career-development support.
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Mindfulness programme - free Headspace account.
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We are a workplace that encourages everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are an inclusive workplace for our diverse employees around the world.
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Domestic Abuse Worker (Refuge)
Salford
Temporary - ongoing
Full time hours
To start as soon as possible
Morgan Hunt is working with a leading, national domestic abuse charity to recruit a Domestic Abuse Worker for their services in Salford. This is a full time, temporary role whilst permanent recruitment takes place and will involve working across two refuges supporting those fleeing domestic violence.
As a Domestic Abuse Worker, you will be responsible for;
- Managing an allocated caseload of women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
- Completing safety plans and risk assessments for those living within the refugee.
- Completing support plans personalised to the needs of those living within the refuge.
- Providing advice and guidance to those fleeing domestic abuse, whilst signposting to appropriate external organisations where necessary.
- Ensuring accurate, up to date case notes for each resident.
- Liaising with external agencies and professionals around the needs of each resident within the refuge.
- Ensuring the refuge is a clean, safe environment for those living within the refuge.
- Supporting residents with benefit applications and housing applications for long term accommodation.
The candidate - Domestic Abuse Worker
- Experience of supporting those fleeing domestic abuse.
- An understanding of the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness and or other vulnerabilities i.e. severe and enduring mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse.
- The ability to manage challenging behaviours.
- An understanding of safeguarding and how to respond to safeguarding concerns appropriately.
As the role involves covering two refuges, the candidate will be required to driver. A current Enhanced DBS is also essential for this role.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
Neighbourhood Officer
Temporary contract
South Manchester
To start ASAP
Our client
Morgan Hunt is working with a large, Northwest based Housing Association who are looking to recruit a Neighbourhood Officer for their patch in South Manchester. Working hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and this is initially for a period of 4 weeks, with the potential for extension depending on how the recruitment process goes.
As a Neighbourhood Officer you will be required to;
- Be present in the neighbourhoods, undertaking regular estate inspections and monitoring of neighbourhood service contracts, addressing property and estate management issues, and taking steps to address any contract under performance.
- Handling tenancy-related queries in accordance with contractual requirements, policies, and frameworks.
- Providing direct tenancy support in the organisations capacity as a landlord to ensure tenancy sustainment.
- Ensure an effective response to anti-social behaviour and other tenancy breaches in accordance with policies and framework, by undertaking timely fact-finding investigations and appropriate action to ensure the protection of the organisations customers and the wider community.
- Working collaboratively with other agencies to deliver interventions where necessary in case management or for the prevention of anti-social behaviour.
- Ensure the effective marketing of vacant homes in accordance with the organisations policies and property allocations that meet the needs of the customer and the business.
- Undertake the full rent account management process focusing on balancing the needs of the customer with those of the business, and including having proactive discussions to devise payment plans, coaching customers to identify solutions to account issues, supporting budgeting and taking court action as a last resort.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are dealt with promptly and in line with legal requirements and guidelines and appropriate action is taken.
The successful candidate
- Either have or be working towards a housing qualification.
- Experience of working in the housing sector and in a similar role.
- Good working understanding of effective estate and tenancy management. Experience of delivering a range of tenancy management related services and being able to offer a proactive approach in the identification of tenancy issues and resolution.
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service tailored to an individual's needs.
- Proven relationship builder with experience of effective collaborative working with external partners.
- Ability to coach customers to help them problem solve.
- Adaptable to use a range of Customer relationship management software systems.
- Proficient in the use of the full range of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Due to the nature of this role, a driving license is required as well as a current basic DBS check.
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.