Prospectus is pleased to be partnering a homelessness charity whose mission is to build home, enable lasting change and end homelessness for people in East London. They are looking to recruit a temporary Support Worker to support a caseload of client with complex needs. This is a temporary assignment for 5 weeks.

As one of their Support Workers, you will be responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high quality, person centred support service to residents with a range of medium to high support needs. You will support a caseload of residents in a Complex Needs service and will work along side Assistant Support Workers, to promote resident engagement through the development of positive relationships and contributing toward the promotion of a fulfilling, safe and inclusive environment.

To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience and understanding of a range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug and/or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour and complex needs. You will have previous experience of working with a caseload of client in a trauma-informed way combined with the ability to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessment and building positive reports with residents, colleagues and stakeholders. Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups is essential.

To be considered, you must be available to start immediate and be in possession of a fully enhanced DBS (Adults), issued within one year or registered to the online update service. You must be willing to work Early and Late shifts across a 7day rota.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Are you an exceptional Programme Manager?

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a leading charity for girls and young women in the UK.

The Transformation Portfolio Office Manager will play a key part in supporting the Head of Transformation in reporting to the senior management team and relevant committees.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Establishing frameworks and ensuring key performance indicators for programmes and projects in relation to outcomes are monitored and reviewed regularly.
• Identifying cross-programme dependencies and ensure these are co-ordinated and managed.
• Preparing and presenting cost-benefit analyses to support business case development and the implementation of projects.
• To hold regular meetings with Leads and/or Senior Responsible Officers to monitor and review project delivery, and to provide challenge on overall project performance, agreeing any necessary remedial actions and next steps.

This role will be partially office-based, located in London Victoria. Please consider your commute and the time this will take before applying.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply, simply submit your CV. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and arrange for a call to assess your suitability and discuss the role further. Please note that the role may close earlier than the date advertised.

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a leading alliance of companies, trade unions and NGOs that promotes respect for workers' rights around the globe. Their vision is a world where all workers are free from exploitation and discrimination, and enjoy conditions of freedom, security and equity. Ethical trade means that retailers, brands and their suppliers take responsibility for improving the working conditions of the people who make the products they sell. Most of these workers are employed by supplier companies around the world, many of them based in poor countries where laws designed to protect workers' rights are inadequate or not enforced.

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with the Ethical Trading Initiative to recruit for a Head of Collective Action. The main purpose of the role is to lead the implementation of ETIs collective action with members, defining collective action within ETI and what initiatives ETI members focus on, ensuring the organisation learns from and shares the lessons learned with members and beyond. Collective action may be in response to relevant Human Rights at work abuses, disputes, or reflect a proactive need for innovation, policy change or other requirements relevant to ETI's mission and vision. As a member of the senior management team, the Head of Collective Action will play a key role in the leadership and direction of the organisation as a whole, ensuring it is able to meet established objectives.

The successful candidate will have extensive senior level and strategic experience within a relevant organisation, with a background relating to human rights or labour rights, ideally within an international context. You will have exceptional people management skills having managed teams previously. You will also be an exceptional relationships builder, with a key focus of the role on influencing and engagement with members. You will have experience leading development and delivery of stakeholder engagement programmes, and have a good understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning.

Please note: Prospectus will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis therefore we encourage applicants to apply ASAP.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

In order to apply please submit your CV along with a two page supporting statement. Following your application you may be contacted by Prospectus for an informal discussion and may be asked to provide further information to assist with the recruitment process.

Due to high volumes of interest in vacancies it may not be possible to answer all individual queries on positions prior to an application or registration.

Do you have a passion for policy? Do you want to create long lasting policy impact? Are you available immediately for 3 days per week home working?

We are looking for a talented Policy Officer to join a growing grant giving organisation. The Policy Officer will be responsible for coordinating and helping to deliver policy development across key areas through close collaboration with colleagues in other departments and engagement with external stakeholders.

Gathering, analysing, and interpreting evidence from a wide range of sources to inform and support the development of policy, you will be drafting policy documents and reports with an ability to translate complex concepts for internal audiences.

• Proven policy development skills including the ability to co-create policy solutions through an evidence-based approach and working with internal departments and external stakeholders
• To support the Manager in the development of formal internal policies and procedures for the smooth running of the organisation and in line with organisation vision and mission as well as strategic objectives.
• To review existing policies and procedures ensuring that the organisation is meeting its statutory obligations. 

This is a high impact short term, home based temporary role for approximately 3 months.

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity then please apply with a Word copy of your CV.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting the Vision Foundation in the search for a new Director of Fundraising and Communications.

The Vision Foundation believes passionately that people living with sight loss should have the same opportunities as anyone else. They strive to ensure London is a city that works for everyone and that avoidable sight loss is prevented. The Vision Foundation is a sector leader in London standing up for the rights and freedoms of people living with sight loss. The charity funds organisations providing front-line projects and services across the capital, and works collaboratively through researching, building capacity, funding and advocacy.

As the new Director of Fundraising and Communications you will join a successful and growing fundraising team to lead the next phase of growth, providing strategic leadership, superlative relationship management, creativity and ambition to the fundraising and communications function. You will work closely with the Chief Executive to grow income across all fundraising streams and deliver on their engagement objectives through a targeted communications strategy.

To be successful, you will need to demonstrate experience as an exceptional senior leader, empowering a talented team to deliver income targets across a variety of income streams. You will need to have a track record of personally securing significant gifts or partnerships from major donors (individuals), trusts and/or corporates. You will also need to have a strong understanding of effective communications campaigns and how to manage a high quality communications function that delivers on brand, digital, production, PR and campaigns.

The office is located in Central London (Lambeth North). This organisation is happy to consider flexible working including part time hours, compressed hours and partial home/office working. We would be happy to discuss these options with you.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. This organisation particularly welcomes candidates with lived experience of sight loss to apply. Please let us know if we can support you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus are proud to be exclusively supporting St George's Hospital Charity in their search for a new Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager.

St George's Hospital Charity is an NHS charity that works across south west London supporting tens of thousands of patients, staff, and communities. As the star of “24 Hours in A&E,” the St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the best-known hospital trusts in Britain. St George's Hospital is also one of the country's largest teaching hospitals, with an international reputation for quality care and innovative treatment.

As the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager you will lead on building strong relationships with major donors and corporate partners to maximise income for the charity. Understanding high value fundraising, you will secure income through excellent donor stewardship and creating mutually beneficial partnerships. You will support the Director of Fundraising toward the overall target of £2.9m this financial year and the long-term plan to double income, kickstarted through the launch of a major Appeal.

To be successful as the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager you will have proven experience of building relationships with high-level supporters, generating new business, and securing donations of over £5,000. You will ideally also have some knowledge and experience of planning and managing special events for HNWI's and corporate partnerships.

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

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

This role will be full-time on a permanent basis with a salary up to £40,000. The role will be London based with some homeworking.

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

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering Bank Workers Charity, an occupational benevolent organisation that supports individuals and their families who are working or retired and are in real need. The charity provides independent advice, guidance, case management and grant giving for people encountering a wide range of concerns including financial, health, housing and wellbeing issues. They are currently recruiting a Services and Grants Manager to lead their client advice team. This position is offered on a one year, fixed term contract.

As their Services and Grants Manager, you will lead and manage their services and grants delivery team, to ensure that services (helpline, live chat, partner referrals, and grants) are delivered professionally, timely, and in an efficient manner. Reporting to the Head of Services and Grants, you will be accountable for all activities and KPIs agreed to be delivered as part of their services offering, this includes managing providers, partners, statutory health & social care services and leading and coordinating all monitoring and evaluation responsibilities.

To be considered, you'll possess demonstrable experience of service delivery and grants at management level in a role that provides solutions to clients who may be vulnerable or at crisis point, combined with previous experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Due to the nature of this role, you'll have the ability to lead and develop the frontline team, and you'll need experience of previously managing multiple relationships with external agencies and stakeholders. Finally, working knowledge of the charity and social care sector and previous operational experience of the state benefits system is essential.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting BelEve in the search for a new Fundraising and Communications Associate. This is a new position with a growing organisation. If you are passionate about girls' rights, equality and equipping young women with the tools to succeed then this could be your next opportunity!

As the Fundraising and Communications Associate you will work with the small but impactful team, and with the Fundraising Trustee, to help BelEve sustain and grow their income so they can continue to support and empower the girls and young women they support. You will deliver the fundraising strategy, which will involve a mix of fundraising streams. You will represent BelEve externally and build strong relationships with supporters.

To be successful, you will be passionate about BelEve's mission as well as having an understanding and some experience in a fundraising position, including building strong relationships with existing and new supporters. You will be interested in joining a small team where you are welcome to bring your own ideas and proactively take ownership in your role to help take the charity to the next level.

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

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

The office is located in Lewisham, however the organisation is open to offering home-working and some office attendance. We would be happy to discuss what this might look like for you. This position is 28 hours per week, the reflected salary is £25,000 p.a..

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement (max. 500 words). Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Prospectus is excited to be supporting our client, a leading London University to recruit a Data Protection professional. This role will be to support a dynamic, fast paced team who fundraise for the University and their Partners.

If you have Data Protection knowledge and practical experience of applying it, then this is an exciting opportunity for you to use your expertise to lead and maintain a data compliance across the University's Fundraising and their Charity Partners. The activities span fundraising from major gifts to individuals, corporate and community and challenge events as well as engaging the University's alumni community.

As part of this role, you will provide guidance and advice to fundraising colleagues on the application of Data Protection regulations to their work, ensure third-party suppliers adhere to data processes and policies and ensure that there are sufficient controls and processes in place to remain compliant across all areas of fundraising. You will also produce and deliver training and supporting documents to upskill staff and to ensure consistency across the team, as well as identifying areas for improvement and development.

In order to be considered for this role you will have extensive knowledge of Data Protection, specifically GDPR and PECR with experience working in a compliance or similar function. You will have the ability to understand and interpret complex legislation, regulations and guidance as well as experience in reviewing contracts and non-disclosure agreements. You will be required to have good presentation and project management skills. Please note that this is a six month temporary role, with the opportunity to go permanent. You will therefore need to be available immediately or with short notice in order to apply.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit a Word Document version of your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Are you an ambitious account executive, keen to work with leading businesses such as Barclays, Virgin Media and Sodexo to create social impact? We are seeking a driven, tenacious individual with experience in a client facing role to help us drive maximum value from our business partnerships and contribute to our wider business development goals.

About Pilotlight:

Pilotlight is a dynamic, award-winning social enterprise which transforms the lives of disadvantaged people in the UK. We do this by offering charities and social enterprises access to the strategic business support they need to become more efficient, effective and sustainable.

In partnership with businesses and members (Pilotlighters) our services offer charities and social enterprises access to pro bono organisational development and the strategic support they need to become more efficient and effective. The charities and social enterprises we work with develop their strategic knowhow, strengthen their organisations and, ultimately, increase their impact

In 2021 we will support over 150 charities and social enterprises – working on a diverse range of social issues such as homelessness, domestic violence, mental health, education and youth work and support services for the elderly - using the skills of over 500 Pilotlighters.

About the role:

As Partnerships Executive you will work within the Partnerships team and assist with the first-class account management of our portfolio of partner businesses. As a skilled administrator, you will provide ongoing support to encourage the growth and retention of these relationships as well as playing an active role in the achievement of new business targets. You will be a confident communicator, able to engage effectively with a range of stakeholders and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pilotlight is committed to an equal opportunities policy. Please complete a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion form as part of your application. This will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application.

Please note we can only respond to shortlisted candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment agency with a difference. Working exclusively in the not for profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not for profit organisations. At an exciting time of expansion, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Frontline Team.

Our Frontline team specialise in providing full recruitment solutions to organisations that offer vital support and information services to beneficiaries, including some of society's most vulnerable client groups. Working collaboratively with the team and across the organisation, you will be responsible for building, and delivering an efficient and effective 360-degree recruitment desk to clients and candidates across the social care, healthcare and associated sectors.

To be considered, you will be an experienced recruitment professional, with a proven track record and knowledge of recruiting across the social care/healthcare sectors or a similar, relatable sector in a recruitment agency setting. A large part of the role will be developing new business and managing existing clients and candidates, and therefore you will have the ability to engage with people across all levels, and have a real desire to learn and grow. For the team, recruitment is all about relationship building and this post will play a pivotal role in generating new business. Ultimately, this is a great opportunity to join a busy and established team that provides professional recruitment consultancy that supports the impact our relied upon social care sector has on those experiencing difficulty and hardship.

Our consultants do not work on individual commission; we are driven by outcomes and impact. We offer an attractive salary and an annual company bonus scheme. Our benefits include flexible working, a matched pension contribution, subsidised gym membership, wellbeing support and 6 days off a year to volunteer.

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV; cover letters are not required at this stage. A full job description will be provided to candidates short-listed by Prospectus.

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups within our organisation including people of colour and people with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role. We are only asking for CVs at this stage but if you would like to inform us of a disability please either do so on your CV or by attaching a separate document to your application. We are happy to discuss flexible working.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering a homelessness charity whose mission is to build home, enable lasting change and end homelessness for people in East London. At an exciting time of expansion, they are currently looking to recruit a Project Implementation Manager to manage the implementation and delivery of a new project as part of a new partnership. This is an on-going temporary position.

As their Project Implementation Manager, you will focus on the project management and delivery of new services across East London. Reporting to the Director of Frontline, and working collaboratively with their partner provider, you will lead on the operational work streams of the project transfer and development of the services, implementing change management which will support the residents, employee and stakeholder experience. This is a critical role for the charity; you'll work alongside the Strategic Management Team to ensure that the vision of the contract is mobilised in a timely manner.

To be successful, you will be a strong project/programme manager with previous experience of mobilisation of new services ideally in the supported housing and/or homelessness sector as well as developing accommodation based services in the community. You will have the ability to effectively lead on all aspects of a service contract including developing opportunities for joint working and formulating relationships with other agencies and key stakeholders & Partners. Due to the nature of this role, knowledge and experience of the issues vulnerable people with complex needs face is essential, as is the ability to support and contribute towards an organisation's overall strategic development.

To be considered, you must be available to start immediately.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

We are looking for an experienced governance professional to play a pivotal role in providing high-quality governance and secretariat support and advice and assurance activities. This is a unique opportunity to work in a small friendly team which supports the Director of Kew and Kew’s boards and committees.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Kew has ambitious plans, and it is an exciting time to join the team. The job is located at our beautiful Kew Gardens site in South West London, although currently staff are working flexibly. 

We are looking for a governance professional who can provide high-quality secretariat for key corporate meetings, manage policies, track internal audit activity and bring together the narrative of the Annual Report and Accounts. Our successful candidate will have excellent writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, be highly organised, adept at managing a varied workload and comfortable working with senior stakeholders. 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 08/08/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to play a pivotal role in the Director’s Office and who will provide front-line administrative support to our Director, Board of Trustees, committees and Executive Board.

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.

We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.

Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi. 

Kew has ambitious plans, and it is an exciting time to join the small friendly team that supports the Director. The job is located at our beautiful Kew Gardens site in South West London, although currently staff are working flexibly. 

Our ideal candidate will be a motivated team-player who thrives on working at pace and to a varied set of tasks, including providing secretariat for the Executive Board, drafting high-quality content for the Director and managing the logistics of Kew’s board and committee meetings.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent interpersonal and writing skills, a good eye for detail, a flexible approach and excellent IT skills. You will also need to have an excellent track record in providing quality administrative support, be highly organised, flexible, have the confidence to work with senior stakeholders and act calmly under pressure.

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 08/08/2021

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.