About the Foundation

We believe every child deserves the chance to thrive, regardless of their background. Royal National Children’s SpringBoard Foundation (“Royal SpringBoard”) is a social mobility charity working with more than 100 of the UK’s leading schools to harness the power of fully funded bursaries and access to ‘outreach’ opportunities at boarding and independent day schools. Our vision is to transform the lives of children and young people facing disadvantage or vulnerability through providing them with access to a great education.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and bright graduate to provide interim cover for 12 months as a crucial member of our Programme Team. The Project Officer’s role is to coordinate a range of projects relating to the identification and support to children/young people provided with the opportunity to attend boarding schools through the bursary programme. You will join a small, close-knit team of 10 staff all passionate about the role that independent and state boarding education can play in lifting the life chances of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable children. The role has a broad remit to support all those in the Programmes Team and so offers exciting opportunities to gain a strong understanding of all aspects of the charity’s work.

Key Responsibilities:

• coordinate and manage the applications and matching to available school placements of pupils in the partnerships programme
• assist in the development and implementation of exemplary “wrap-around” care and support for all pupils supported by Royal SpringBoard
• have full regard to Royal SpringBoard’s policies and procedures and uphold Royal SpringBoard’s reputation, aims and values

Managing the placement and support for children and young people referred through the partnerships programme

• Coordinate and manage support to Royal SpringBoard’s partner organisations and children/ young people applying for the programme; including all aspects of the admissions’ processes (including accompanying children/young people and their families/guardians on visits to prospective schools where needed)
• Providing operational support to all members of the Programmes Team with the handling of enquiries and providing advice and guidance as needed to partners and families
• Once pupils start their placements, assisting in the monitoring of their pastoral and academic progress, for example checking that reports have been received
• Reflect on information about pupil needs to continuously adapt and improve the ‘wrap-around’ care/support provided to pupils, in order to create the strongest conditions for successful placements, including for example the coordination of a ‘buddy system’ for pupils
• Work closely with the Head of the Alumni programme to find ways to support current pupils (from Year 12 upwards) to prepare for their post-18 journeys; and build their engagement early in anticipation of joining the alumni movement
• Participate in the drafting relevant reports and research to be used in fundraising and Trustee communications.
• From time to time lead or contribute to additional projects, tasks or activities in line with operating requirements

Communications

• Participate in the development, organisation and delivery of relevant training courses and information sessions for Royal SpringBoard’s community partners and schools;
• Develop, co-ordinate and maintain dialogue with current pupils and their families as required
• Identify ways to build the evidence of positive outcomes and impact, supporting the Associate Director (Impact Assessment & Evaluation) to relate trends in outcomes of relevance to a broader audience and disseminate that learning to key audiences.
• Lead data quality and assurance for the Programmes Team, ensuring that the database is used to improve efficiency and for effective internal communications

Person Specification 

Qualities, Attitudes and Values - ESSENTIAL

• Strong and demonstrable commitment to Royal SpringBoard’s vision, mission, values and policies/procedures, including safeguarding and protection of children & equal opportunities.
• Enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to take on new challenges.
• A passion for working with children and young people from diverse backgrounds and putting them at the heart of our work.
• Prepared to be flexible, adaptable, resourceful and resilient to manage changing priorities

Skills - ESSENTIAL

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb organisational, administrative and IT skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and complete work within fixed deadlines.
• Ability to show initiative and take personal responsibility for completing tasks
• Focus on the detail, whilst not losing sight of the bigger picture

Knowledge - DESIRABLE

• Of the issues and challenges facing children and young people from areas of high socio-economic deprivation, who are looked after by local authorities or facing vulnerabilities
• Of issues affecting the boarding (both state and independent) and independent day, schools' sector.
• Of effective strategies to enhance digital media presence

Experience - DESIRABLE

• Of working with children and young people
• Of managing projects to differing timescales
• Of building productive relationships with a range of stakeholders

What you can expect in return:

• You will be part of a small, friendly and committed team. Although we are based in London, we are a flexible employer with many staff working from home at certain times. Standard office hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm with an hour for lunch but the role is open to those seeking other, flexible hours.
• Annual Leave: 6 weeks (30 days) excluding public holidays. 
• Probationary period: 3 months.
• DBS:  This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.
• Pension:  If the post holder is over 21, they will be auto-enrolled into the NEST pension scheme but may request to opt out. 

Making an application

Please apply using the Royal SpringBoard application form ensuring that you demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification and reflect Royal SpringBoard’s values. Applications should be returned by 9am on Thursday 6th August 2020.

Initial interviews may be held by Zoom videoconference in the week of 10th August 2020.

Final interviews will be held on Monday 17th August 2020, ideally in the office if social distancing and travel requirements permit.

Candidates will be selected on the merits of their application and through competency and values-based interviews

Royal SpringBoard is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities that we serve.

We are looking to recruit a Conference & Events Coordinator (Programmes) to join our friendly team to help strengthen FIGO’s Events team to develop an expanding portfolio of large-scale and high-profile Congresses and events, and to help develop a long term FIGO Congress and events strategy.  This involves day to day interaction with FIGO Committees and Working Groups, FIGO Member Societies, Regional Federations, Supporting Organisations (e.g. the WHO and UN) and events venues and suppliers around the world.

This is a fixed term appointment (until December 2021) subject to annual performance review.

The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO’s) vision is that women of the world achieve the highest possible standards of physical, mental, reproductive and sexual health and wellbeing throughout their lives. The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the only organisation that brings together professional societies of obstetricians and gynaecologists on a global basis. For over 60 years FIGO has collaborated with the world's top health and donor bodies. FIGO currently has Member Societies in 132 countries/territories. FIGO is dedicated to the improvement of women’s health and rights and to the reduction of disparities in healthcare available to women and new-borns, as well as to advancing the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. FIGO pursues its mission through advocacy, programmatic activities, capacity strengthening of Member Associations, education and training.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

General and professional education 

Essential

• Degree level qualification (or equivalent work experience in a related area)

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• Experience of working on conferences / events (both planning, and on-site)

• Experience of working with event organisers and other event suppliers

• Experience of working with senior academic committees / groups and high-profile individuals

• Experience of working within an internationally focused, membership led organisation

Desirable

• Direct experience of organising international conferences / events e.g. within not for profit, medical, scientific or academic sectors

• Experience of working with international contacts and flexibility with regard to working with contacts in disparate locations and time zones

• Experience in coordinating scientific programme of large events

Skills, abilities and attributes

Essential

• Proven ability to work with a diverse and cross-cultural range of stakeholders

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail

• Adept at proactive planning and forward thinking

• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks concurrently

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Excellent marketing and promotional skills

• Confident use of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Flexible and creative problem solver

Desirable

• Ability to communicate in a second language would be an advantage
• Experience in different accreditation schemes in medical field
• Knowledge of event management software, video conferencing software, virtual events platforms
• Project management skills

Any other requirements applicable

Essential

• Willing to travel internationally as required

BENEFITS (following successful completion of probation period)

•Optional  life assurance &  income protection available

•Pension - Up to 10% employer contribution available

•Season ticket loan available

• Optional dental and health insurance benefits

PLUS

•25 days annual leave (plus Bank and Statutory holidays and any working days between Christmas Day and the first working day in January) & other days e.g. Moving Day.

•Flexible working hours

•Employee assistance programme

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please review the additional documents and then send your CV and  cover letter outlining your experience via the 'Apply with Charity Job' button. Please note that applications without a cover letter may not be considered. Please note that only those candidates who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

•Closing Date for applications :12 noon on Friday 17th July 2020

•N.B. Interviews will take place on 23rd July 2020 via Zoom.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE RIGHT TO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE UK. WE WILL EXPECT RELEVANT PROOF OF SUCH IF ASKED FOR AN INTERVIEW (PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS INFORMATION WITH YOUR APPLICATION).

Society Administrator

Part-time, 5-10 hours per week, £13.00 per hour

The British Neuro-Oncology Society (BNOS) is seeking a self-motivated individual to work with our current administrator to support the work of the society. 

In summary, duties include: servicing BNOS Council, and supporting BNOS Officers, and Subcommittees; providing support for the organisation of the annual conference; managing the membership database, including dealing with enquiries; some website updating and marketing tasks; plus various other duties to support the efficient running and development of the Society.

Please click on the job description for more details.

The successful applicant would be expected to work at home but would be required to attend to support the Annual Conference.

Those wishing to apply should have substantial experience of providing high-level administrative support especially to senior level positions, and preferably gained in the higher education, NHS, or other public sector. We are seeking a self-starter, able to work with limited supervision, and with sound IT skills including all the standard packages; experience of WordPress would be an advantage.

To apply, please submit a statement of interest outlining why you are interested in the role and how you feel you meet the role requirements, plus a current CV to: Dr Omar Al-Salihi, Honorary Secretary to BNOS, by end of Sunday 9 August 2020.

Please note, we may need to close the vacancy early owing to a high number of applications.

We will only be able to respond to those applicants who are shortlisted for interview. 

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

The Supporter Services team sits at the heart of Crisis and is the custodian of supporter care. Our role is to ensure that everyone who contacts Crisis receives a superb quality of service. We are at a pivotal moment in our mission to end homeless for good, and this is an exciting time to be joining our team.

About the role

As Supporter Services Executive, you will ensure that our regular givers, particularly those who give by Payroll Giving, receive an excellent standard of supporter care. This role will suit you as someone who has a good eye to detail, a good understanding of supporter care and charity fundraising, and an ability to quickly learn and use a range of technologies and software. Being a people person who loves to engage with people, this role will be right up your street!

About you

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have significant experience using Raiser’s Edge or similar Databases/CRMs

• Have excellent skills in communicating with supporters in a professional manner in challenging situations demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards of supporter care

• Be able to maintain accuracy and attention to detail in a busy working environment

• Be able to work independently as well as supporting colleagues in product development and enhancing supporter care

• Have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (preferably Office 365), particularly Excel, Outlook and Word and able to quickly learn and use other digital tools such as ftp sites.

• Be aware of key Data Protection regulations and their impact on supporter care

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. Please address points 1, 2, 4 & 5 only from the Person Specification in your supporting statement. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website. 

Closing date: Wednesday 5th August (23:59)

Interviews will take place on the 13th and 14th August 2020.

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work and to see our work in action, please visit our website.

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

Head of Operations (35 hours a week)

Salary: £35k - £38k, (depending on experience), + NI + 4% pension contribution

(£40,103-£43,637 inclusive)

LRMN is a thriving organisation and one of the most established refugees and migrants’ organisations providing services in London but focusing in south and southeast London boroughs. Our services include provision of specialist legal advice and information on immigration, housing and welfare, therapeutic and practical support to women who survived gender based violence, helping our service users access employment, training and volunteering opportunities, prevention of mental health problems, and helping our clients integrate and engage in their community. We have grown over the years both in terms of staffing and range of services and to help manage our growth and support our CEO, we are recruiting for an experienced and highly skilled person to successfully manage our operations.

As Head of Operations, you will provide operational and organisational leadership as a key member of the senior management team and implement the necessary changes required to meet the needs of LRMN moving forward. You will deputise for the CEO and support her in setting the strategic direction of LRMN to create a sustainable future.  To be successful, you should be a strong people manager with solid knowledge and experience in; service management and delivery, compliance on Health and Safety and GDPR, monitoring and evaluation, service user engagement and volunteer management. Knowledge and experience of working for a legal and welfare advice organisation is desirable as well as awareness of issues and barriers faced by refugees, asylum seekers and migrants in accessing appropriate services.  You should be highly motivated, decisive about business activities that will deliver benefits, initiating action and managing resources efficiently.

We are based in Deptford, Lewisham and due to the COVID-19 crisis, we are currently working from home. But moving forward, we are keen to develop and implement a successful mixture of home and office working.

LRMN is an equal opportunity employer and committed to safeguarding and fulfilling its duty of care to people working and volunteering in the organisation and to those we come into contact with.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification. We are going to interview as applications come in, so please apply early.

If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks after the closing date, please assume that we are not taking your application any further.

Reporting to the Trustees, the Charity officers’ duties are related to business development, project management, strategy, finance, and more in a wide ranging role. It’s a role where you’re often the first point of contact for enquiries and will be involved in the day-to-day running of the charity.

Charity officers will be expected to support and lead on some of the following tasks:

• Organising fundraising events and applying for grants
• Creating fundraising initiatives and flyers.
• Developing marketing oversight on marketing activities.
  liaise with external agencies, including voluntary sector organisations, the media, local authorities, business contacts, trustees and other stakeholders or clients
• Targeting potential donors.
• Recruiting and liaising with volunteers.
• Preparing reports and general administrative work.
• Position themselves as the PR face of the charity.

Qualifications

While a degree, or internationally recognised higher education equivalent is welcome, it is by no means a necessity. Experience of real life and a working history is just as important. We welcome applications regardless of qualifications or education history.

Essential Skills

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Being able to work on different projects at the same time.
• Excellent planning skills.
• Being creative and flexible.
• Being proactive.
• Having competent written and spoken communication abilities.
• Being committed to Safe in our World’s ambitions.
• Previous experience working within the charity sector

Homeless Link is looking for a new Director of Sector Development.  Through their work they will pioneer and promote innovative practice whilst working to strengthen and enable member organisations working on the frontline of homelessness and supported housing.

Unprecedented and rapid change is taking place in our sector and society.  With this comes an opportunity to re-shape the practice response and achieve a significant step towards the goal of ending homelessness. 

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader to interpret and navigate this complex new landscape – helping to inspire excellence in frontline service delivery and to enable the homelessness and supported housing sector to become more effective, impactful and resilient

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If you have a strong track record in frontline homelessness practice and you are committed to supporting the sector to be the best it can be, we want to hear from you. Visit our website to find out more about the role and how to apply..
 

Our values

Committed: we work tirelessly to drive social change to end homelessness for good
Compassionate: We believe in the value and potential of people. We champion justice, humanity and compassion for all
Credible: We speak the truth based on evidence. We listen and learn, ask questions and respond with honesty and integrity
Collaborative:  We believe in the power of partnership, working together for better results - with our members, our partners and people experiencing homelessness.

Hours: 21-37 hours per week

Salary: £30,000 - £32,293 pro rata

Terms: Permanent

Benefits: up to 5% matched contribution pension, 31 days’ holiday plus bank holidays pro rata

Location: Citizens Advice, 95 St Aldates

Reporting to: Director

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and proactive senior manager to take the lead on a range on implementing and embedding varied projects and support the operation of the wider organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for holding the overview of our various workstreams and the links between them, effectively implementing new initiatives and projects, while ensuring that existing work and compliance requirements are on track.

You will have solid organisational, influencing and communications skills, together with the ability to foster strong professional relationships and encourage close collaboration between internal and external stakeholders.

Critical thinking and first-class analytical skills will underlie your proven ability to solve complex multifaceted problems, and to provide well-presented options appraisal and solutions to a wider audience.

Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 24th August.

Job title: Membership Support Officer - Wales

Region: South West Wales

Directorate: Operations

Contract: Full Time – 35hrs per week

12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £25,469 per annum

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 in 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 Membership Support Officer (MSO) role provides support to our branches across South West Wales to the District Committee.  In addition to administrative and organisational support, the MSO works closely with the Manager for Wales and local County Chairman to ensure that Membership fulfil their role within the Area Strategy and in accordance with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies.

This post is Full Time, working 35hrs per week on a 12 month fixed term contract (Maternity Cover).  It is a varied role which covers a range of duties, from arranging meetings and minute taking to organising events and responding to membership queries. The successful candidate will ideally have a knowledge and understanding of Legion membership and will be an effective, diligent multi-tasker with excellent customer service and communication skills.

While we are all impacted via COVID-19 this role will be home based. The Royal British Legion in Wales also has a regional office in Carmarthen that acts as a base for operations across South West Wales but at the moment this is closed and all staff are working remotely.

Depending on COVID-19 guidelines travel across South West Wales and beyond may be required so access to a car and a driving license is preferable.

A provisional date for interviews has been scheduled for Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August 2020. These interviews will take place via a virtual platform, so access to a computer or similar system will be vital.

How to Apply

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Monday 03rd August 2020

Title: Line Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Hours: Full time
Salary: £27,905 - £31,371 per annum
Contract: Fixed term contract for 18 months

Purpose of the Family Safeguarding Plus (FSP) model

Oxfordshire County Council is making changes to the way we support children and families. As part of these changes, we will be providing new services to help and support parents. The services will be for:

• Parents with Mental Health needs
• Parents with Substance/Alcohol Misuse needs
• Parents involved in domestic abuse

Oxfordshire Mind, Elmore Community Services, Connection Support and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust are delivering the service for parents with mental health needs in partnership.  The Mental Health Team Manager will be employed by Oxfordshire Mind.

Purpose of the role

This role will consist of 2 projects: The FSP project and The HIU Project at Elmore Connection Services. The HIU element will consist of providing community-based care and support to clients who require more intense ongoing support while reducing some of the pressures on NHS services.

The FSP element will be delivery of the mental health component within the Oxfordshire Family Safeguarding Plus approach.

Workers will engage with parent/carers requiring time limited support with their mental health, as part of the multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding Plus team, to promote early engagement and aiming to de-escalate families in terms of social care intervention.

About the role

The Line Manager (FSP) will provide supervision and management of a team of Family Safeguarding Plus mental health workers. They will carry out client work with a team approach and assist in the development of the service and the overall organisation.

The Line Manager (FSP) will provide high-quality support service to clients who have children who are subject to, or at risk of being subject to child protection processes. Some of the main duties will include:

• Lead, manage and develop caseworkers and students under your supervision.
• Improve and develop the service, including in line with commitments made to funders; the post holder will be able to draw on their own ideas and creativity.
• Ensure that all aspects of the work of the team are carried out to a high standard in an appropriate, safe and effective manner in line with legislation, policy and practice.
• Provide casework cover as required for your team.
• Develop and direct the work of the team to ensure that it is consistent with service specifications and contractual requirements.
• Work in partnership with the wider FSP team and other agencies as appropriate and represent the organisation in partnership meetings.
• Take on responsibility for projects and specific areas of work as requested. These roles are shared out amongst managers according to capacity and interest. Examples include being the lead for referrals, service user involvement, training, and quality.
• Induct and recruit staff.
• Assist with reviewing and updating organisation policy, procedure, and practice.

About you

Experience required:

• At least 3 years’ experience of providing support/care/treatment to help people change their lives in at least two of the following areas: mental health, complex needs, sexual exploitation, substance misuse, homelessness, offending or anti-social behaviour, domestic violence.
• Experience of working in partnership with other agencies and liaising with statutory and voluntary sector care providers.
• Supervision experience (of staff, volunteers, or students).

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our partner’s website where you can view the Job Description and download the application pack. Please note, you are not applying at this stage.

Applications will be managed by Elmore in partnership with Oxfordshire Mind and Connections.

Applicants should structure their application by responding to each of the points listed in the Person Specification / Selection Criteria. The short-listing panel make their decisions based on this information and no assumptions about your skills or experience will be made. CV’s will not be accepted.

No agencies please.

PLUS is delighted to be able to offer an exciting opportunity for experienced staff to progress their career and assist the managers in meeting a wide variety of challenges. 

About us: 
We at PLUS Services are proud of the support we provide to adults with learning disabilities.  We are looking for a Deputy Manager and our main priority is to find the right individual with the right values and understanding of these – Access to information, Choice, Community involvement, Excellence, Rights and Safety.

About You:
We are seeking three, well-motivated, creativity, flexible, individuals who have a real passion in support people with learning. You will support the manager with the day to day service provision to meet service user’s aspirations:

Liverpool Grove – is a supported living service based in South East London, the service supports five people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

Gaywood Street – is a residential service based in South East London, the service supports five people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

Bell Green Lane – is a supported living service based in South East London, the service supports four people with varied support needs above their learning disabilities.

You will guide and assist support staff and be responsible for the day to day provision of the service as directed by the service manager. This is an excellent opportunity to take the first steps on a career path for those staff who aspire to be future managers. 

You would be required to ensure the smooth running of the services within the legal requirements of CQC and any commissioner requirements. You will also attend care/support planning and review meetings and liaise with health and social care professionals involved in service users’ care as well as supporting service users in the same way as other support staff across the full range of duties.

This is a full time post, so applicants must be prepared to work the full range of shifts including weekends. As you may need to be transferred to other services should the need arise you must also be able to fulfill sleep-in or waking night requirements. You must be physically capable of pushing wheelchairs and supporting service users who may be physically dependent. You will need a minimum of 2 years appropriate experience and a hold a Diploma in Health & Social Care at level 3 or above or be willing to work towards one. 

Working for us: 
Full time Assistant Manager (38 Hrs per week)
Salary: £24,270.00 per Annum 
Holidays: 33 days holiday leave

Our benefits package includes:
• Pension contribution scheme
• Cycle to work vouchers
• Company employee assistance programme service

How to apply: 
For an Application Form please apply online. Please check your email and follow instructions accordingly.

The offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Charity ref number: 1031595
Closing date: Monday 29th June 2020
Interview Date: Thursday 16th July 2020

Simplified Recruitment is a Job Advertising Agency working on behalf of PLUS. By applying for this position you are giving us permission to pass your CV and covering letter to a third party in relation to recruitment. A full copy of our privacy policy can be viewed on our website.

 Ref: SR507012

Owing to an internal restructure, Citizens Advice Gosport is looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Operations Manager to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will assist in the management of the Citizens Advice service by ensuring a comprehensive advice and support network to people in the area within the aims, policies and principles of the Citizens Advice service. To deputise for the Chief Officer in their absence.

Be responsible for and work closely with Advice Session Supervisors, Training Officer and administration team to ensure good working practices and joined up thinking where appropriate. Account to the Chief Officer for carrying out the activities listed below.

This is a varied and challenging role working with a large team of paid staff and volunteers. The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to manage people including the ability to recruit, develop and motivate staff; be approachable with a friendly yet professional manner; have excellent time management and people skills; a proven ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best; a proven ability to lead and contribute to a team, including the ability to prioritise own workload and the work of others and take decisions in the day to day running of a busy service area; a proven ability to manage and plan projects.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 31st July 2020. Applications may close earlier should a suitable applicant be found.

The successful applicant will start as soon as possible, working primarily from our offices at Martin Snape House, Gosport. Our offices are easily accessible and situated in the Town Centre within walking distance of Portsmouth Harbour and the Bus Station.

Closing Date: Friday 31st July 2020 or sooner if a suitable applicant is found.

Closing Time: 12 noon

Interview Date: TBA w/c 3rd August 2020.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity. Different application procedures are adopted by individual local Citizens Advice. Contact the relevant one as outlined in the information about this role. You should not send an application form to national Citizens Advice.

Senior Urban Designer

(Ref:  SUS2942)

£27,255 per annum 

37.5 hours per week (option for part time hours) - based in Glasgow

This is an exciting role if you have a relevant qualification in Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or an alternative, relevant and demonstrable specialism along with experience of working on design projects with a significant level of community engagement.

Collaborating with colleagues and partners across a wide range of disciplines, you will deliver high quality innovative and technically competent design solutions that encourage walking and cycling, creating more pleasant places for people through infrastructure design and encourage community engagement through outreach and events.  In doing this you will be defining and implementing best practice in urban design and place-making as well as the retrofit of streets and neighbourhoods. You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 3 August 2020. Interviews will take place via Teams / Zoom on Monday 17 August 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

School Impact Officer 

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join an innovative organisation, building and maintaining strong relationships with school partners.

City Year UK is a youth social action charity which challenges 18 to 25-year-olds to tackle educational inequality through a year of full-time social action. As mentors, tutors and role models in schools, they support pupils growing up in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the UK.

Position: School Impact Officer 

Location: Either Walsall WS1 or Wednesbury WV10 (Monday to Thursday) with Edgbaston based training sessions most Fridays

Start Date: 17 August 2020 - two weeks, full-time, in-house training before starting in school. Some flexibility may be possible but cannot be guaranteed.

Salary: Full-time equivalent starting salary of £22,000 per annum. Part-time pro-rata salary will be £13,200

Duration: Permanent

Hours: Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)

Part-time - three days per week - Usual working hours 8:00-4:30. Term-time working (with the exception of the second half of August)

Benefits: Potential for flexible working from the beginning of employment. Up to 5% pension employer contribution, Interest-free loan for season ticket or bicycle. 2 volunteer days per year. 

Closing Date: 23rd July – rolling interviews taking place weekly.

The Role

The School Impact Officer is based predominantly in schools (Monday to Thursday) and is the primary link between our partner school and City Year UK (CYUK).  The Impact Officer is the custodian of the CYUK programme delivery. This is achieved by managing a team of Volunteer Mentors, who support school activities. Impact Officer’s coordinate, manage and evaluate the activities that CYUK provide. The Volunteer Mentors also complete a Leadership and Development programme (delivered most Fridays during term-time) over their year of service. Impact Officer’s work with them on a professional development plan to chart their continuous professional development.

The School Impact Officer plays a key role in the engagement, training and retention of Volunteer Mentors.  They have pastoral oversight for the team and their relationships with those they come into contact with (children, parents, education professionals, funders, members of parliament and other stakeholders).

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to be passionate about social change and serving a great cause. As the School Impact Officer you will strive for excellence and support the core vision and values of City Year UK.

You will:

· Have experience of working with children and young people.

· Have a degree in Education, Social Work, Youth Work or similar. Or, other relevant professional qualification or equivalent work experience.

· Have excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.

· Have strong people skills, be able to connect and communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.

· Sound understanding of school priorities.

· Flexibility in your approach to meet volunteers and pupil’s developmental needs.

· A proven ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines delegate appropriately and apply problem-solving skills effectively.

· Have a proactive attitude, with the ability to use initiative, and a professional manner and approach.

This post is subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and receipt of satisfactory references.

Other areas of experience may include; School coordinator, School Partnerships, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment, Teacher, Education, School Engagement, School Leadership, Volunteer Management, Volunteer, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteering, Impact, Teaching, Volunteer Engagement, Schools, Charity, Not for Profit, Education.