Jobs in Croydon
Summary
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity
- Professional safeguarding, psychology or therapeutic qualification or relevant experience preferably including experience of managing cases related to abuse.
- Experience in chairing effective multi-disciplinary meetings
- Understanding of Trauma.
- Debt management experience.
- Experience working with perpetrators and victims/survivors of abuse.
- Ability to lead a multi-disciplinary panel to ensure decisions on each application are fair and in keeping with scheme parameters.
- Ability to maintain an environment conducive with supportive and transparent discussion around survivor's grant applications and support needs.
- Ability to support productive relationships on the panel encouraging all to have a voice and the voice of the survivor to be heard.
- Ability to ensure high quality discussion and analysis of applications that may be brief or may be comprehensive and complex.
- Experience leading and steering a group to make well-founded decisions.
- Ability to recognise and manage potential conflicts of interest, or relevant issues that may arise.
- Ability to work collaboratively with the National Safeguarding Team and Trustees to escalate any significant concerns and provide a voice for the panel members when necessary.
- Understanding of the broader safeguarding field including its social and political context.
- Knowledge of the statutory framework in relation to safeguarding children and adults.
- Experience of managing conflict situations.
- Experience of working in a role requiring significant verbal and written communications with a range of stakeholders, and demonstrable ability to build relationships.
- Willingness to learn and develop safeguarding knowledge.
- A high level of personal resilience - this is a complex role, which will involve an ability to handle difficult situations.
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and work sensitively with those affected by safeguarding issues.
- Good judgement, patience and resilience.
- This role will require a Basic DBS check
- Recent experience of working with benefits claimants.
- Experience of the insurance industry, particularly related to personal injury.
- Knowledge of the impacts of institutional abuse in a Church or other setting.
- Experience of the management and assessment of needs of adults at risk.
- Build good relationships and work constructively with our ELPs, ensuring investigations are consistent, fair, proportionate, and compliant with the HCPC's policies, procedures and best practice.
- Provide instructions to our ELPs, including approving case plans and skeleton arguments, signing off consensual disposal agreements/amendments to allegations and agreeing when cases are ready to schedule.
- Provide feedback on the performance of the ELPs to HCPC management.
- Support the delivery of key development projects by proactively contributing ideas and supporting the development of processes, policy and guidance documents.
- Ensure that you adopt a compassionate approach to the regulation of our professions by adapting your communication method and frequency and using a compassionate tone when communicating with parties to a case.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Hybrid working part London Office (Islington, London) working a minimum of one day a week in the London office and part homeworking, or flexible location home working
Salary: £35,350 per annum if London-based or £32,925 per annum if home-based
Hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Tuesday 28 May 2024 at 10.00am
Interview date: week commencing 3 June 2024
This is a full time fixed-term role for 18 months.
Please note that we reserve the right to hold interviews earlier so please apply as soon as possible.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Senior Digital Officer to join our ambitious and growing type 1 diabetes charity, JDRF, as part of the digital and marketing team.
You will build our reach by ensuring our website is search engine optimised and will champion optimisation with all content providers across the organisation. You will build landing pages and microsites for fundraising campaigns across various platforms, complete user experience research to develop compelling user journeys and will evaluate the performance of our digital channels. Occasionally, you will also support JDRF’s paid media campaigns.
An experienced digital professional, you may have worked for a charity before in a similar role. You will be motivated by the latest digital trends and will be familiar with a variety of digital channels. You will be ever-curious, always seeking to improve your skills and adopt new approaches.
Experience required
You’ll have previous experience of:
- Using website content management systems and other platforms
- Working with digital agency suppliers including support developers
- Providing support to multiple teams across an organisation
- Optimising content for search and accessibility
- Using data to improve user experience
- Setting up and monitoring paid media campaigns
About JDRF
JDRF is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia.
You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at JDRF, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1.
Employee benefits
As an employer we offer:
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Flexible working and will consider compressed hours
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service
- Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment
- Season ticket and cycle loan
- Pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates
- Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development
JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK are recruiting for a Finance Business Partner for our impactful Retail division.
Working as part of the FP&A - Retail team, this role is focussed around producing and delivering timely and accurate financial budgeting and analysis for the retail division which consists of ~270 charity shops across England and Wales with an annual turnover of ~£40m.
The purpose of the Retail Finance Business Partner role is to support the organisation in the delivery of strong performance and achievement of its financial objectives, through provision of insightful analysis and reporting, business intelligence and assessment of financial performance and risk.
This fantastic opportunity offers hybrid and flexible working between home and a central London co-working hub.
Please see job description for a full list of responsibilities.
Must haves:
* Professional accounting qualification - CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent experience.
* Previous experience in a Business Partnering role with responsibility for the production of management information.
* Evidence of building successful working relationships externally and internally and at all levels of an organisation.
* Experience of working with staff at all levels of an organisation and with both financial and non-financial staff.
* Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
* Experience of working in a dynamic and commercially oriented organisation. Charity sector experience is not essential.
* Sound commercial judgement and confidence in challenging assumptions.
* Ability to assimilate and analyse financial data, interpreting it to support business decision making.
* Able to establish priorities and consistently deliver accurate, timely and relevant data to tight deadlines.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent attention to detail.
* Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to explain complex information to non-finance staff in a relevant and meaningful way.
Great to haves:
* Experience working with accounting packages. Saturn, Power BI, Jet and Navision an advantage but not essential.
* Experience of working in retail finance
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
All CVs will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role at Age UK. Please note that our system is unable to anonymise cover letters, and we would therefore ask that to support the work we are doing on making our recruitment selection process fairer and more unbiased, that you remove any personal information from your cover letter/supporting statement, including your name before uploading this. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us once you are invited for an interview.
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The role
We're looking for a Digital Marketing Officer to join our growing and dynamic Digital team to grow our online community, create inspiring content, and drive impactful campaigns. In this brand-new role, you will:
- Lead our interactions with supporters on social media, crafting personal responses and fostering meaningful connections.
- Grow our online community by proactively finding ways to reach new audiences and join topical conversations.
- Collaborate with teams to produce engaging content that inspires action.
- Create reports and digital insights to inform our strategic decision-making.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Proven success in social media community management
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal
- Skills in content creation, graphic design, and video editing
- Strong IT skills with proficiency in social media and analytics tools
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About Working for Us
This is a fast-paced and growing organisation that is really committed to making a difference. Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About Us
Pancreatic cancer is a tough one but we're taking it on. It is tough to diagnose, tough to treat, and tough to research. For too long this disease has been side-lined. We want to make sure that everyone affected by it gets all the help they need. Together we are taking on pancreatic cancer. Underpinning this vision are our three values:
-Courageous
-Collaborative
-Compassion
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At PCUK our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent, therefore we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
How to apply
- You can download the Job Description and Person Specification on our website for full details of the role. If you have any questions about this role or would like an informal chat before applying, please get in touch with Lauren Ash (contact details on our website's advert).
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Interviews will held on the week commencing 3 June 2024 in our office near London Bridge.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a passion for international development to join an award-winning and ambitious team and help us to grow our income to reach more children in the worst conflict affected countries. With a good understanding of institutional funding, ideally from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, you will have a pivotal role in the Trusts and Institutional Funding team, providing information management, reporting, and logistics support as well as ensuring an effective grants management system. The role must develop excellent working relationships across the organisation, as well as close links with all War Child country programmes.
War Child is sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming, and events. We want to dramatically grow income from trusts, foundations and institutional donors in the UK market and we are looking for a motivated Trusts & Institutional Funding Executive to support the new Trusts and Institutional Funding team to reach more children than ever.
If you have the following qualities, we'd love to hear from you:
- Committed to War Child’s mission, vision and values
- Experienced in Trusts & Foundations fundraising and Institutional funding (particularly FCDO)
- Able to demonstrate research skills used in a role
- Organised with the ability to plan, design systems, prioritise workload, manage your own time and meet deadlines under pressure
- An excellent verbal communicator, confident in dealing with people at all levels, externally and internally, with the ability to influence and negotiate
- An excellent written communicator able to write and produce compelling fundraising proposals and reports
- Interested and knowledgeable in current developments and trends in the international aid sector
- Pro-active, self-motivated and able to work independently
- A team player who enjoys building relationships and working with a wide range of stakeholders internationally
- Competent in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experienced in or able to use a Client Record Management system
- Able to speak French, Arabic or Spanish (not required but desirable)
More information about the responsibilities and expectations for the role can be found by selecting "Apply via Website". We look forward to receiving your application.
We recognise the considerable benefits that flexible working can bring and are happy to discuss any possible flexible working options with our employees from hiring. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, occasional working from home and compressed hours.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
We are driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In addition to your salary of £43,000 you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.
- 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
- Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility.
- Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc.
- Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters.
- Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme.
- 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.
At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.
All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.
When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.
Domestic Homicide Review (DHR) Coordinator
Location: Home or London office based, with travel to London and nationally when required
Job Type: Permanent, Part Time
Salary range per annum: £27,744 to £30,192 (based on experience)
Closing date: 09:00 am on 03/06/2024
Potential interview date: w/c 13/06/2024
The opportunity
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated candidate to join our DHR team at Standing Together. If you are someone who shares our passion to improve the lives of some of the most vulnerable groups then we would love to hear from you.
As a key person in a busy team you will offer coordination and administrative support to Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) commissioned to Standing Together ensuring effective and efficient delivery in line with statutory guidance. For a full list of the personal specification, please view the job description.
The DHR team is committed to providing professional and valuable DHR service. Our experience of partnership working and its understanding of the resource constraints facing statutory and voluntary agencies has been crucial in ensuring that each DHR can deliver change in an area where change is needed. We achieve change in how domestic violence incidents are dealt with and maintain a safe, consistent response from partner agencies.
About us
Standing Together was founded 25 years ago with the ambition to eradicate domestic abuse by transforming the way organisations and individuals think about, prevent, and respond to it.
We are a national charity bringing communities together to end domestic abuse. Standing Together pioneered the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) approach in the UK, a multi-agency partnership model for keeping survivors safe and holding abusers to account. The Housing Team at STADA, focuses on responding to the housing and homelessness needs of victims/survivors of domestic abuse, through influencing national and local policy and practice, across all relevant agencies, but with a particular focus on the role of the housing and homelessness sector as a part of a Coordinated Community Response to domestic abuse.
Benefits:
- 25 annual leave days Holiday plus all English bank holidays
- 1 day's leave for religious / cultural observation
- Generous Pension scheme
- Private Healthcare Scheme (post probation)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Training and development opportunities
Applicants must have the existing Right to Work in the UK.
Applicants must also undergo a Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (paid for by Standing Together), or provide their update service details so their status can be checked, in-line with Charity Commission guidance.
Here at STADA, we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, national origin, marital status, medical history, parental status or genetic information. STADA is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
For more information
Please also look at the job description and personal specification, which you can download from this page (on the righthand corner).
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Alzheimer’s Society’s Safeguarding and Quality team are looking for a Senior Quality Safeguarding Officer who will provide expert safeguarding advice, audit and quality assurance support in relation to safeguarding across Alzheimer’s Society, enabling our people to provide excellent, safe services to people affected by dementia. Working in a team of Quality Safeguarding Officers, the senior officer will take a leading role in holding and managing more complex caseload, providing support and expert advice to the team and deputising for the manager as required.
Senior Quality Safeguarding Officers will be safeguarding specialists with a strong knowledge base and competency in managing complex environments related to safeguarding in practice. They will be skilled in the development, delivery and implementation of quality assurance functions to ensure that safeguarding is of the highest quality. They will support teams delivering activities which support the Society’s understanding of the quality of the services it delivers to people affected by dementia to support in the delivery of excellence.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity to gain significant safeguarding experience, enhance safeguarding knowledge and learn new skills that can be used for career progression.
You will have:
- Experience of working within a safeguarding framework, an understanding of safeguarding and associated legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and an ability to relate them to practice.
- Experience of designing and delivering high quality, tailored safeguarding learning products and programmes, preferably within a health, social care, or charity setting.
- Strong networking and influencing skills, interpersonal presentation, promotion and communication skills.
- Confidence working on your own initiative as well as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Encourages positivity and takes a solution-focussed, proactive and strength-based approach.
Closing date: 11th June 2024.
Interview date: To be confirmed – Virtual interview via Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
We are looking for a Devon Fundraising Manager to build relationships with key community groups, running third-party events and corporates for a small social welfare charity.
This is home based role with travel across the Devon region, you will need a car.
The Charity
A warm and collaborative social welfare charity, dedicated to providing hope for the future and giving people the opportunity and skills to flourish in.
You will be joining a small, collaborative charity with a supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits, including 28 days holiday + bank holidays, training and career progression opportunities, as well as much more!
The Role
Manage and grow the income for the charity through fundraising (corporate, community and some events.)
A key focus will be building on the burgeoning corporate relationships in Exeter and Devon, including managing the key partnership alongside smaller corporate partners, as well as looking ahead to next year's COY partnerships.
Research, plan and implement new fundraising initiatives guided by the fundraising strategy and your own experience.
Recruit fundraisers and identify and manage all events in Devon, nicluding a Christmas Carol concert.
Build new relationships and maintain existing relationships with the wider Devon community.
The Candidate
Experience of achieving financial and non-financial targets.
Demonstrable strong written and verbal communication skills; to be able to write reports, deliver presentations, and to communicate with and influence stakeholders.
Willingness to travel across Devon, and when needed, connect with regional service teams.
Full driving licence and access to a roadworthy vehicle.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
A. Role:
Be the first point of contact for DPG and perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks.
B. Duties and Responsibilities:
Together with our Practice Manager and Admin Assistants, you will ensure the smooth running of the office. Your duties will include:
· answering phone calls, putting callers through, taking telephone messages, returning calls;
· receiving visitors, collecting them from Main Reception, and liaising with fee-earners about them;
· opening incoming post, scanning post, and the dispatch of outgoing post;
· Maintaining office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via reception;
· assisting with certain aspects of Health & Safety within the office;
· arranging couriers and taxis as required;
· using the firm’s internal email system to send and receive messages;
· using the firm’s case management system (SOS Connect) to look up and input client details on the database;
· running messages and delivering/collecting documents;
· keeping the office and meeting rooms tidy;
· making sure that the photocopiers and fax machine are supplied with paper:
· ordering stationery and other office supplies;
· assisting with the archiving process;
· assisting the Practice Manager with projects and tasks;
· proactively trying to improve the office operation under the supervision of the Practice Manager;
· complying with agreed office procedures as described in the Office Manual;
· working with the partners and support staff to ensure that the office is run smoothly and efficiently, covering the work of others where required;
· attending staff meetings;
· dealing appropriately with the money of the firm, its clients and the Legal Aid Fund.
· complying with the firm’s equal opportunities policy;
Person specification:
- An interest in our ethos and the firm’s commitment to defending civil liberties, anti-racism, equality and social justice.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; on the phone and in-person.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Superb attention to detail.
- Great IT skills – ability to type, computer literacy, and the ability to learn our various systems, including Office365.
- An ability to prioritise tasks.
- An ability to write clearly in plain English.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your skills in bid writing and coordination can drive growth and support our mission? If so, we want to hear from you!
As a Bid Writer at Mencap, you'll be an integral part of our national team, playing a key role in writing and coordinating high-quality submissions to support our growth targets. This will include:
- Crafting compelling bids that resonate with our stakeholders and address their unique needs.
- Building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive growth.
- Managing multiple tender submissions simultaneously with finesse.
- Acting as a quality control check on tender submissions, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Collaborating with operational colleagues to ensure accuracy and timeliness of bids.
You will be reporting to the Bid Manager, collaborating closely with operational colleagues throughout the bid process. You will be expected to guide colleagues through a comprehensive due diligence process. You will work closely with the Business Development Team, Service Managers, the Operations Team, Finance Team and the Legal Team.
We are looking for someone with:
- Established writing skills to produce tailored responses to bids.
- Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with operational colleagues effectively.
- The ability to evaluate and filter opportunities in alignment with our strategic plans.
- A solid understanding of social care procurement practices and social value.
You'll require:
- Demonstrable bid writing experience.
- Knowledge of social care procurement practices.
We will offer:
- Flexible working conditions.
- Flexible hours and location of work.
If you're ready to make a difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, please apply withan up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experiences for this position.
At Mencap, your skills and passion will directly contribute to our mission of supporting individuals with learning disabilities. Apply now and be a part of something meaningful!
Benefits
Why join Mencap?
- 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays + a variety of benefits including pension and holiday buying options.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued.
Join us at Mencap and be part of a team that believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals with learning disabilities and empower them to break down any barriers they may face.
Mencap vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with learning disabilities. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career that truly makes a difference, apply now!
About Mencap
At Mencap we work in partnership with people with a learning disability. We do this by providing high quality, flexible services that support people, including young adults, to live as independently as possible in their own homes and in the community.
Everyone wants a purposeful job - to do something meaningful. At Mencap, we can give you that. You will have opportunities to develop as a person, colleague, leader and activist.
You’ll make new friends and feel inspired to reach your potential. We will ask a lot of you - but you’ll get back so much more. With us, it is never ‘just a job’.
In return for your hard work and passion, we can give you real meaning and purpose in your work.
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About WeSwim:
WeSwim is a pioneering charity dedicated to promoting inclusivity in swimming and enabling people with disabilities to be active. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, should have access to the mental and physical benefits of the water. Through our community-driven approach, we provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to engage in swimming activities, fostering confidence, well-being, and social connection.
Role Overview:
As the Operations Manager at WeSwim, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our programs and services. Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our regional WeSwim program, managing a team of dedicated staff and volunteers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance our impact and sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Program Management: Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of WeSwim's swimming sessions and events, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
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Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a diverse team of staff and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
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Strategic Planning: Work closely with the Director to develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to achieve WeSwim's goals and objectives.
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Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including pool facilities, community partners, and funders, to support the expansion and sustainability of WeSwim's programs.
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Financial Management: Contribute to budget planning and management, ensuring efficient use of resources and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
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Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish performance metrics and monitoring systems to track the impact and effectiveness of WeSwim's programs, and provide regular reports and updates to the board of trustees and other stakeholders.
Skills and Experience:
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Proven experience in operations management, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
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Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
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Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement.
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Sound financial management skills, with the ability to develop and manage budgets effectively.
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Passion for social inclusion and a commitment to promoting diversity and accessibility in swimming.
Location: Remote, with some travel in London, including oaccasional evenings
Inclusivity: We actively encourage people with disabilities to apply
Join Our Team:
If you are a dynamic and passionate individual looking to make a positive impact in the community, we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to promote inclusivity and empower individuals with disabilities through the transformative power of swimming.
We look forward to welcoming you to the WeSwim team!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Assistant to join our team, based in London. You will be working on a full-time permanent basis (37.5 hours per week). In return, will receive a competitive salary of £27,959.36 per annum
About us:
St Luke’s is an established and award-winning charity providing services, community events and projects in the vibrant Old Street area of south Islington. At the heart of what we do is a large modern community centre that welcomes thousands of visits each year.
The Facilities Assistant role:
As our Facilities Assistant, you will be responsible for the presentation of the premises and the day-to-day compliance with health and safety related to this role. You will assist the Facilities Team with keeping the building and facilities maintained effectively and co-ordinate casual staff and volunteers in the absence of Facilities Co-ordinator.
Hours: Monday to Sunday contract. Full-time 37.5 hours per week, regular evening and weekend work will be required to cover business needs.
Responsibilities of our Facilities Assistant:
- With the team, deliver the daily, weekly, monthly facilities duties, including cleaning and to make sure that St Luke’s is well presented for visitors
- Support the Facilities Co-ordinator with overseeing the cleaning contracts and make sure that the contractors fulfil their obligations
- To cover the reception service as needed or in absence of the Reception team and to provided outstanding customer service at all times
- To help source and oversee facilities’ contractors to provide general maintenance and make repairs when this cannot be undertaken by you and/or your team
- Support the Facilities Team, to ensure that St Luke’s is compliant with all fire regulations, and in particular carry out regular fire risk assessments
- To ensure that St Luke’s complies with health and safety requirements, general health and safety for all users and staff in the Centre
- With the Facilities Team, to be responsible for the security of the building and its contents
- With the Reception and Facilities Team, be the point of contact for all visitors, staff and tenants
- With the Reception team, help to coordinate all room users’ requirements for St Luke’s activities and events
- Assist with maintaining St Luke’s garden areas and Edible Yard
- To attend meetings and training as required
- As part of the Facilities Team, to ensure all cleaning tasks are completed in a timely and effective manner
- To comply with the Charity’s policies – including Diversity and Equal Opportunities, Fire, Health and Safety, Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
- To carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of St Luke’s, as requested by the Facilities and Reception Manager. This would include, covering the reception during lunch breaks or as needed
Essential Skills, Experience & Abilities we are looking for in our ideal Facilities Assistant:
- A background in or experience of overseeing or working in a Facilities Team or an operational environment
- Understanding of overseeing building maintenance contractors
- An understanding of overseeing minor repairs and maintenance, controlling heating, ventilation and other mechanical systems, with a willingness and ability to learn on the job
- An understanding of building related health and safety, and willing to learn and do training in this area
- Experience of providing excellent customer service
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to communicate confidently and effectively
- A hands-on individual and flexible with regard to tasks including cleaning, light maintenance and room presentation
- IT literate
- Able to work independently and demonstrate initiatives in improving facilities’ systems
- Prioritisation and planning skills
- A flexible approach to working days and hours when necessary
Closing Date: 21st June 2024
If you feel you have the skills and experience to join us as our Facilities Assistant, then please click apply today! We’d love to hear from you.
We reserve the right to close this advert before the closing deadline if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Are you a sales professional in the gaming or streaming world looking to take your career in a different direction? Do you also want a job that has an impact on people’s lives?
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSH) is hiring for a Senior Gaming Manager to take a central role in our new Stream Team. This is a unique opportunity to work with an ambitious charity that is innovating in the streaming and gaming fundraising space.
You will have the opportunity to create, develop, deploy, and manage a set of strategic initiatives in a growth sector that shows no signs of slowing down.
This job is known internally as Senior Manager
This is a business development focused role, and you will be responsible for:
- Developing a partnership pipeline and a range of fundraising opportunities in the gaming and streaming world.
- Supporting the development of our online and in person communities, including attending conferences and events such as TwitchCon.
- Collaborating with the Deputy Director of Relationship Fundraising to build plans to ensure we meet our strategic objectives and outcomes.
- Leveraging and building networks in the gaming industries to secure new partnerships for GOSH Charity.
- Line managing a Partnerships Manager and Senior Executive.
We are dedicated to the growth of the Stream Team and we’re looking for an ambitious, innovative, and creative individual to support us on this journey.
What skills do you need?
- Previous experience winning partnerships and developing new business opportunities in the gaming or streaming industry.
- Experience working with content creators, influencers, agents, and agencies.
- Innovative and creative thinker.
- A passion for the gaming industry and a strong network of contacts.
- Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Line management experience.
If you love the gaming and streaming world but want to take your career in a different direction. Get in touch with us. You have the opportunity to have real impact on young people’s lives.
If you want to talk about the role before hitting apply, please reach out to us via email.
How to apply
Please click on the apply button in the top right-hand corner where you will be taken to a short application form to complete.
Closing Date: 20th June 2024
About the charity
Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill
children starts with you.
Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found here.
As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact via email.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.
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