Experienced (Non Manager) Jobs in Leeds
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Forces Employment Charity (FEC) is seeking a dedicated Families Employment Advisor to join our team, focused on providing holistic employment and training advice to the spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces personnel and veterans.
Role: you will provide holistic employment and training advice and guidance to a diverse caseload of spouses and partners of still serving Armed Forces and ex-service personnel (Veterans) with personal development, employability skills, and/or until they are settled in sustainable careers.
The programme provides a combination of coaching and mentoring, practical employment support, access to training, apprenticeships, and corporate mentoring to offer the best possible opportunities to upskill and gain fulfilling employment.
The role reports to the National Employment Projects Manager. This permanent Full-time position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some out-of-hours/weekend events, and pays £28,325. The successful candidate will be Home-based with occasional travel around Plymouth / Southwest.
Principal Responsibilities:
· Make a positive impact by putting our clients at the heart of everything you do.
· Assess individual client’s needs; identify any challenges and barriers.
· Build rapport, show empathy, motivate, and increase aspirations.
· Support clients to develop their CVs and prepare for the job application process and interviews, along with soft skills including basic digital upskilling if required.
· Networking and engagement: promote the benefits of FEC case worker support to spouses and partners (families) of Armed Forces and Ex-Service personnel, and stakeholders.
· Work with Marcoms officer to promote FEC Spouses & Partners support to beneficiaries, charities and other organisations working with military spouses and partners.
· Work with colleagues to support Employer Engagement to generate employment opportunities for military partners and spouses.
· Provide advice and guidance to spouses and partners of serving Armed Forces and Ex Forces personnel throughout the journey into employment or training following the FEC Case Management Guidance and Work Instructions.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Essential Competencies:
· Evidence of working in a customer facing environment and delivering excellent customer service.
· Strong collaborator and teammate.
· Excellent organisational, time management and administrative skills, and experience of using a CRM to record confidential information and track progress.
· Comfortable with working to targets, KPIs and deadlines.
· Able to demonstrate coaching/mentoring experience and influencing skills.
· Passionate about personal development and helping others achieve their goals.
· A desire to achieve through self-motivation and initiative, with an ability to exercise judgement and discretion.
· Empathy with Armed Forces personnel and an understanding of the challenges faced by them and their families in finding appropriate and sustainable employment.
· Aligned with and committed to our organisational values.
Desirable Competencies:
· Lived experience.
· A good understanding of the employment and education market, including recruitment, welfare-to-work provision, work-based learning, and vocational training.
· NVQ L4 in Advice, Information and Guidance.
Security Clearance:
· Successful candidates will also be the subject of an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (EDBS) check.
Forces Employment Charity is an equal opportunities employer and values having a diverse workforce. We actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
If you meet the criteria and are passionate about applying, please submit a Covering Letter and CV. The closing date for this position is by midnight, 17 October 2024. Please note that this job advert may close early if a suitable candidate is found. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as applications are received.
The role will work alongside another Gifts in Wills Executive and the following key accountabilities will be split between the roles, with this role taking on particular responsibility for events and stewardship. To see a full job description/apply please follow the link provided to our website.
In addition to your salary of £28,000, 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
- 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.
About the role
We are seeking a Branch Development Manager to develop the support provided for Headway volunteer-led branches across the UK including with volunteering, policies and processes and best practice to ensure a high-quality service for acquired brain injury survivors.
You will drive innovation to deliver sustainable volunteering opportunities that contribute towards the ongoing success of the Headway network, ensuring acquired brain injury survivors can access the support they need within their own communities.
About you
We’re looking for someone with experience of volunteer engagement and development.
You will ideally have:
- A good understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing community-based voluntary organisations at a UK-wide level
- Outstanding organisational and project management skills, able to operate at a strategic level
- Experience of building relationships and partnership working within the third sector
- Knowledge of the legal, financial and governance framework within which third sector organisations operate
- A passion for supporting brain injury survivors, carers and families and the charities that support them
The full role profile and person specification is available to download below.
Benefits
As a staff member at Headway UK, you’ll have access the following range of benefits.
Financial Security
- Pension - You will be automatically enrolled into the People’s Pension, with Headway contributing between 3–6% dependant on your contributions
- Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
- Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for
Flexible Working
- Remote working
- We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
Wellbeing
- You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
- Eye Test Vouchers
- Mental Health First Aiders
Holidays and leave
- You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service plus Bank Holidays.
Benefits
- You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.
This is an exciting time to be joining Headway and your chance to play a key role in the next chapter of our history.
If you would like to discuss the role, please feel free to contact Marie Peacock, Head of Network.
About Headway – the brain injury association
Every 90 seconds, a person is admitted to hospital in the UK with a serious brain injury. It can affect anyone at any time. When it does Headway is here to help.
Headway is the UK-wide leading charity working to improve life after brain injury. We are passionate about helping people to rebuild their lives, relearn lost skills and regain independence.
We know that with the right help, at the right time, there can be life after brain injury. In addition to providing direct services to those affected by a brain injury and campaigning to raise awareness of this often-hidden disability, Headway UK supports a network of 119 local organisations who support people with brain injuries, their families and carers, within their local communities.
The services provided by each one of these independently run Headway groups and branches vary depending on local needs. They each provide a lifeline to brain injury survivors, carers and family members they support.
Safeguarding
At Headway we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure our staff population reflects the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.
We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.
Please don’t hesitate to contact Marie Peacock, Head of Network if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.
Thank you for your interest in Headway and we look forward to getting to know you!
Next steps
- Closing date: Sunday 29th September 2024
- Shortlisting date: Week commencing 30th September 2024
- Interview: 10th and 11th October 2024
Headway is an equal opportunity employer.
Registered Charity No: 1025852
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As a charity we aim to follow the principles and practices associated with coproduction where all stakeholders are engaged in the designing, fundraising, delivering, monitoring, evaluating, and learning. In this way we are all accountable.
We are looking for a motivated, dynamic, passionate and experieinced person to join our team and take their seat at this table and take ownership of the fundraising function targeting the £10,000 plus market and by so doing, enable amazing change to happen.
Job Profile
Role Name: Trusts and Foundation Officer
Reports To: Managing Director, Livingstone Tanzania Trust
Hours 16 hours per week
Salary c£14,500 per annum (Full time c £34,000 per annum for 37.5 hrs per week)
Preferred Start date 13th January 2025
Location: Working from home, with occasional attendance in person
Summary
Livingstone Tanzania Trust (LTT) was set up in 2007. Our vision is to live in a world where every young person has access to a quality education. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities in Tanzania to address the barriers that prevent young people from accessing the quality education they need to reach their full educational potential. To achieve this, we focus on infrastructure and resource programmes, developing teachers’ competencies and addressing issues surrounding household poverty.
As a charity we aim to follow the principles and practices associated with coproduction where all stakeholders are engaged in the designing, fundraising, delivering, monitoring, evaluating, and learning. In this way we are all accountable.
In addition, as a charity, we aim to support our partners in Tanzania to reduce their dependence on us, which we achieve by building their skills to stand on their own feet. This requires us to share our knowledge and provide mentoring services as our partners grow
Working with a team of three LTT employees, as well as Trustees and supporters the key objectives of the Partnerships team is to:
- Support our ambitious vision: a quality, inclusive education for every child in Tanzania.
- Plan; manage; deliver; monitor and maintain oversight of LTT’s Trust and Foundation fundraising portfolio, activities and opportunities. Target is to raise in excess of £300,000 per annum from UK and International Trusts, Foundations, other Institutional Donors and individuals in 2025-6 and increase by £40,000 a year thereafter.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
This position will focus on sourcing and developing potential national and international funders who provide single and multi-year grants in excess of £10,000 including those who do not accept unsolicited grants.
Duties include:
- Develop and manage opportunity pipelines of prospective funders, planning introductions.
- Write compelling, concise, well-presented, tailored approaches and grant applications in Word and Canva.
- Liaise with the Operations team, to gather the relevant information for grant applications (e.g. data, case studies, imagery etc).
- Ensure systems are kept up to date with all details of grant application documents, progress and outcomes and any other interactions with funders.
- Work with partners in Tanzania to offer them support and guidance
- Draft programme reports for projects for which you have raised funds.
- Contribute with other team members to the organisational budgeting process, by producing a detailed breakdown of opportunities and likelihood of success.
- Contribute to production of key external documents which may impact Trust and Foundation fundraising e.g. Annual Report & Accounts, Impact Report.
- Attend team meetings at least twice a year
- Attend relevant third-party events/training as required.
- Attend and assist with some LTT fundraising events.
- Other related duties as required.
Key Requirements
- Knowledgeable and passionate about International Development/Education
- Understanding and respectful of cultural differences.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a grant fundraising role, with a successful track record of regularly securing 4 and 5 figure grants.
- Knowledge of funding databases and other sources of potential funders.
- Ability to absorb, collate and organise large amounts of information from different sources/channels.
- Ability to select and distil programme information to develop a core message for target funders, aligned to their specific interests.
- Persuasive writing skills – weaving powerful stories with clear evidence of programme impacts.
- Strong IT literacy and adept in making funding applications online.
- Experience of developing fundraising budgets.
- Excellent organisational/planning skills.
- Networking skills.
- Willingness for occasional travel for meetings and events.
Full time (flexible working options available)
Permanent
UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote
Closing Date: 29 September 2024
Ref 6828
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Partnership Development Manager to join our corporate partnership development team. We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven individual with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for creating meaningful change with the private sector. You will have significant experience in securing and managing high-value, multi-faceted partnerships (£500k and above), and will be confident in your ability to inspire and influence others.
About Us
The Partnerships Team at Save the Children UK is proud of our sector leading partnerships with companies such as GSK, Lego, Prudential and Unilever. Alongside our corporate partners Save the Children UK works to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you
As our Senior Partnership Development Manager, you will be responsible to secure strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children's organisational goals and our 2030 vision. You will work cross-functionally with Programmes, Advocacy, and Marketing teams to craft innovative propositions that meet corporate interests while maximising the full value of their contributions – both financial and non-financial.
The team is at an exciting phase of our journey, we are building on our success to grow our amazing work for children. With such breadth to our work and partnerships focusing on anything from health, education and child protection to climate, emergencies, brand building, and innovative finance - an appetite for learning is key.
In this role, you will:
• Contribute to our team's annual target of £4 million by securing high-value corporate partnerships.
• Optimise financial and non-financial support from corporate partners, leveraging their resources for maximum impact.
• Create and implement ambitious sector strategies, delivering bespoke partnership proposals that address corporate challenges and opportunities.
• Proactively identify and engage with potential partners, expanding your network and attending external events to generate new business leads.
• Produce high-quality, tailored proposals that resonate with business interests while advancing Save the Children's mission.
• Support a thriving business development environment by mentoring peers and maintaining high standards within the team.
To be successful, it is important that you have:
• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector.
• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences.
• The ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives.
• The ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally.
• A team player approach and supportive attitude.
What we offer you:
• Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance.
• To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health and wellbeing both in and outside of work.
• We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Closing Date: 29th September 2024
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but there are likely to be times when you will be required to come to your contracted office (up to 2-4 days per month or 6-8 days per quarter). This will be agreed with your Line Manager and team and is intended to be time spent on collaborating with colleagues and relationship building.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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We are partnering with a well-established membership association to recruit a Temporary Campaigns Manager. This role will be key in delivering engaging communication plans that align with the organisation’s brand ethos.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and Execute Communication plans: Develop and implement detailed content plans that reflect the brand and engage the target audience.
- Voice Agenda Support: Assist in shaping the organisation's voice to ensure it aligns with brand identity, thought leadership, and customer lifecycle, while integrating products and services.
- Collaborate and Develop Creative Briefs: Work closely with channel owners and marketing colleagues to create effective activity plans, timelines, and creative briefs.
- Champion Collaboration Tools: Promote and model the consistent use of planning and collaboration tools to drive team efficiency.
- Evaluate and Optimise Campaign Performance: Analyse performance reports and dashboards, recommending strategies to enhance content reach, engagement, and return on investment (ROI).
- Lead Seamless Campaign Execution: Oversee the implementation of communication plans across owned and supported channels, ensuring consistent and effective messaging.
Person Specification:
- Experienced Communicator: Strong background in external communications, campaign management, multi-channel marketing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven Success: Demonstrable track record in running successful campaigns with measurable outcomes.
- Data-Driven: Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess campaign performance and recommend improvements.
- Strong Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communicator, presenter, and relationship-builder.
- Hands-on Approach: Ability to get into the details and ensure smooth delivery of marketing initiatives.
What’s on Offer:
- 6-8 Week Temporary Role: This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from home.
- Competitive Pay: A day rate of £150-£200 PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay).
If you're an experienced campaigns manager looking for a short-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.
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Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in the Durham area.
This is an exciting home based opportunity working with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.
Position: S11214 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased South of Tyne & Wear. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)
Salary: Circa £26,700 per annum
Contract: This is a fixed term maternity cover for 9 months. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2027.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 20 October 2024. 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.
Interview Date: 6 November 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
· Ability to use basic Microsoft systems
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
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information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
Stroke Association
Finding strength through support
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors that we can provide vital support.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our people. We know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for all those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke, and those from under-represented communities.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone.
The Family Services Coordinator is responsible for providing families (parents/carers and children up to ten years) affected by cleft with opportunities to access accurate information, connect with each other and form supportive communities. They will champion CLAPA volunteers and will lead on the development and effective delivery of our volunteering strategy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) is a charity that represents the voice of people living with dyslexia and dyscalculia. We aim to influence government and other institutions to promote a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic and dyscalculic people of all ages to reach their full potential.
This is a key role within the organisation and will take on tutoring responsibilities for a caseload of students undertaking the BDA’s professional level 5/7 training. Being part of a team of tutors, you will be expected to input into the development and moderation of our current level 5/7 training programmes. You will also be expected to engage directly with students and be able to build an encouraging relationship that supports them through their training programme much of which is delivered via e-learning. You will assess work completed by students in a timely manner providing constructive and supportive feedback.
Key Responsibilities:
· Supporting the Course Leader in implementing the vision and strategy to achieve the objectives of the organisation.
· To participate in activities associated with the BDA’s Professional level 5/7 training services.
· To tutor a caseload of level 5/7 students and support them with the achievement of their professional training.
· To assess students’ work and participate in standardisation processes and internal moderation procedures.
· To complete documentation associated with logging student progress.
· To actively participate in activities that enable course development, across all accreditation levels.
For full details of the role, together with the skills, qualifications and experience required, please view the attached job description.
We look forward to receiving your application.
To change society by removing barriers so that everyone with dyslexia can reach their full potential in education, in employment and in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hybrid working - 4 roles available; located in North, Midlands, East and South of England regions.
We are recruiting four Workforce Leads to support hands-on recruitment, attraction and the onboarding and training of IPS Employment Specialists and Team Leaders across the country. These will be dedicated, regional roles where you will support the scale up of the IPS workforce in your designated region.
IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. The programme is led by Social Finance in partnership with the Centre for Mental Health. It is funded by NHS England and Improvement (NHSE/I), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).
The Workforce Lead will provide specialist support to services embarking on recruitment campaigns, monitor their effectiveness and share learning. They will also provide hands-on support for recruitment efforts and training. This will vary according to the service need, but could include headhunting, sifting CVs, preparing for interviews, shortlisting and training.
The opportunity
The Workforce Leads will play a crucial role in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of the IPS Workforce within their designated regions. They will support the scale up of the IPS workforce by ensuring high-quality recruitment processes, comprehensive training programs, and effective onboarding practices. The Workforce Leads will work closely with IPS Grow Regional Managers, local and national stakeholders, including NHS services, to recruit the IPS workforce needed to achieve high levels of employment outcomes for IPS clients.
Responsibilities
The key requirements of the role are:
Recruitment and Onboarding:
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Lead the recruitment process for IPS Employment Specialists and Team Leaders in assigned regions.
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Collaborate with local services to identify staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies.
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Support services by conducting interviews, shortlisting, and making hiring recommendations.
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Identify where IPS services can coordinate, combine recruitment efforts and facilitate links to ensure a joined-up approach.
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Coordinate and facilitate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring they are well-prepared to deliver high-fidelity IPS services.
Training and Development:
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Deliver comprehensive training programs for new IPS Employment Specialists.
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Provide ongoing support and mentorship to new hires during their first year.
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Identify and address training needs, offering additional resources and workshops as necessary.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements based on feedback.
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Enrol IPS workforce members in e-learning training programmes and the accredited qualification.
Relationship Management:
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Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national stakeholders, including IPS services, ICBs leads and NHS Regional Leads.
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Support with workforce planning with services.
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Attend and contribute to regional meetings, sharing insights and updates on workforce development initiatives.
Quality Assurance and Reporting:
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Ensure that recruitment, onboarding, and training processes align with IPS Grow's quality assurance standards.
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Collect and analyse data related to workforce development activities, providing regular reports to the Workforce Manager.
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Identify challenges and propose solutions to improve recruitment and training outcomes.
Communication and Collaboration:
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Work closely with the Regional Managers and Regional Leads to ensure joined up and timely support for services in the region.
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Work closely with the Workforce Manager and other Workforce Leads to share best practices and coordinate efforts across regions.
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Contribute to internal and external communications, including newsletters, reports, and presentations.
About you
·Recruitment Expertise. Proven experience of recruitment within the healthcare system or substantial involvement in healthcare-related recruitment is essential. This includes interviewing, evaluating candidates and making hiring recommendations.
·Training and Development Expertise. Experience in delivering training programs and workshops, with a focus on adult learning principles and effective onboarding practices.
·Bility to influence others. You will work directly with IPS services to support their recruitment of IPS workers, therefore strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills are essential. You will need the ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
·Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, create project plans, and meet deadlines.
·Problem-Solving Abilities: Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand challenges and develop effective solutions.
·Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing project needs and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
·Shared values. We have a passionate belief that helping people to achieve appropriate employment can transform their lives. We hope you will share this, as well as our other core values.
·A thirst for learning and self-development and sharing that learning with services and stakeholders. This will include capturing and sharing learning – in written form, developing tools/guides and training.
·Teamwork. You will be able to work effectively in a remote large, cross-functional team.
·Strategic planning and organisational skills. You will be able to manage your own workload, and able to deal with multiple and competing priorities using analytical skills to prioritise and meet deadlines (internal and external).
·Creativity and the ability to self-manage. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to deliver results working with limited supervision, ideally in a remote working / virtual team environment. You will have strong communication skills and an ability to use a range of standard tools (such as Microsoft SharePoint, Zoom) to support virtual team working.
·Motivated to have impact / self-starter. You will be able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and personal leadership. You will be committed to your own development, including getting up to speed with and leadership practice. You will be continually curious and open to learning.
·Evidencing your work. You can provide timely reports and case studies to evidence your work and impact.
·Commitment to travel. The role will likely involve significant travel to build relationships and provide hands-on support as well as meeting with IPS Grow team members from across England.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. We are an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.
Regionally-based post from Autumn 2024
28 hours per week – including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally
Based from home and locations within the geographical area covered by this role
We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.
As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.
We invite applications from people who are:
- Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
- Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
- Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
- Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
- Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work.
Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.
For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 14 October 2024.
Interviews: Tuesday 22 October 2024.
Quakers have a faith commitment to equality, and encourage and welcome applications for posts from people of all identities and backgrounds. As a result of our recruitment practices, individuals will be selected only based on their relevant skills, experience, qualifications and abilities. A candidate’s sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, disability, marital status or class will not be a barrier to working for Quakers in Britain.
We aim to operate an equitable and user-friendly application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact our People Team. You do not have to be a Quaker to apply for this post, but we expect you to uphold the values of the organisation.
Quakers in Britain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and uphold this commitment. Our recruitment and selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding, and the suitability of all candidates will be assessed during recruitment in-line with our Safer Recruitment guidelines. Successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with these guidelines.
Are you looking for a rewarding home-based role within a supportive team, working for a small and friendly charity? If you’ve got at least two year’s administration experience and good office IT skills then we’d love to hear from you as we recruit for the following new roles:
- Member Support Assistant
- Events and Office Assistant
Both roles are:
- £11.89 per hour plus benefits
- 7 hours per week, worked over 2 days
- One of the days to be a Thursday (for overlap with other staff)
- Hours to be worked between 09:00 and 17:00
To apply you will need to complete our short application form (CVs will not be accepted) available through our website. The deadline for submitting your application is 9am on Monday the 14th of October 2024. Further information is available in the attachments to this advert and on our website under 'About Us' and then 'Our Team'. Successful candidates will be invited to take part in a written test w/c the 21st of October. Interviews will then take place w/c the 28th of October 2024. Please note we are looking for two separate people for these roles, You can apply for both roles but will be offered only one.
About the charity: Cavernomas look like raspberries and are found in the brain and spinal cord. They're formed of abnormal blood vessels with thin leaky walls, which can bleed at any age without warning. 1 in 625 people are thought to have a cavernoma, and whilst most people won't experience symptoms 1 in 2,700 do. Symptoms can include haemorrhages, seizures and other neurological problems. Treatment involves 'wait and see', neurosurgery or stereotactic radiosurgery; with no medications currently available.
Cavernoma Alliance UK (CAUK) is a member-led organisation, run by and for those impacted by cavernoma with more information available on our website. We work from a model of empowerment, recognising the value of our members’ lived experience to provide mutual support, improve standards of care and drive research into finding a cure.
Since the charity was founded in 2005 it has grown from a volunteer-led organisation based in Dorchester to a UK wide registered charity that now has 2 part-time permanent staff, looking to increase to 4 Part-time staff (all home-based), 50+ volunteers, and 4,000+ members. Our support services include a helpline, buddying, counselling, online support groups, meet-ups, webinars, lectures, newsletter, leaflets, website and social media.
About the roles: The Member Support Assistant is responsible for assisting our Volunteer Manager with administration relating to the support of the charity’s 4,000 members and volunteers. This includes offering a professional service to members of CAUK, typically via phone, email, online, chat, or on occasion in person. The role involves supporting the membership and volunteering processes, ensuring all admin is accurate and up to date. Over time the post-holder will be expected to build a good working knowledge of members and volunteers. They will also be expected to develop strong communication skills, including active listening, alongside the ability to multitask, manage time and prioritise.
The Events and Office Assistant is responsible for assisting the Charity Manager with the administration of events alongside some general office activities for the charity. This includes assisting with the organisation of the virtual Annual Conference, virtual Monthly Information Webinars, in-person Annual Snowdon Climb for Cavernoma, online Cavernoma Awareness Month activities, in-person Autumn Lecture, virtual Secret Santa, attendance by volunteers at external conferences, and any other events organised by CAUK. As and when time permits in between events the post-holder will also assist with some general office activities, including posting t-shirts/fundraising packs to fundraisers and arranging Zoom meetings.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Funding and Grants Manager you’ll secure, manage and develop relationships with our funders and partners. Your remit will include every aspect of the grant, funding and partnership lifecycle from developing new opportunities to reporting on live delivery and evaluating completed work.
Working within a passionate and effective team, you’ll manage a portfolio of our funders, with a focus on corporates, ensuring key milestones and requirements are captured for each funder, reporting is timely and accurate, and our processes and systems are compliant.
You’ll play a key role in securing new partnerships and grants with a focus on private sector bids (corporate CSR, trusts and foundations) and with contributions to public sector bids (Department for Education, Combined Authorities).
You’ll manage the department’s events programme of 3-5 events per year, working closely with corporate partners to deliver highly successful events to engage current and potential funders deeply with our work.
You’ll work closely with our Head of Grant Management and Funding, as part of the Growth, Data and Operations team. This is an exciting team focusing on innovation and growth, including fundraising, new programmes, partnerships, data processes and research.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Habitat for Humanity Great Britian
Habitat for Humanity is the leading international organization providing housing solutions for the most vulnerable populations around the world. Habitat for Humanity GB is an independent UK charity and part of the international Habitat network, working in over 60 countries worldwide to tackle housing poverty for the 1.8 billion people living in inadequate housing. We do this by building and improving homes, making them healthier and safer; by responding to shelter needs in disaster, and supporting preparation and rebuild efforts; and by making housing systems and policies work better for more people. We are also drawing on our housing expertise to develop our work here in Great Britain to meet the growing housing need which has been exacerbated by the pandemic and now the cost-of-living crisis.
You can find out more about our work on our website.
About the role
Corporate Partnerships are a vital income stream for Habitat for Humanity GB, and with the guidance of our Head of Corporate, the Corporate Partnership Manager will work to maximize fundraising opportunities and strengthen relationships with our current partners.
What the role involves
The Partnerships Manager will help to retain long term support and drive growth within in our portfolio for Habitat for Humanity GB. With an understanding of corporate partnerships and a passion for the charity sector and international humanitarian work, you will work as part of a team to ensure long-term relationships are fostered. Principle activities will include:
· Develop creative and innovative fundraising strategies for corporate partnerships, including writing proposals and pitches.
· Foster long-term relationships with partners through personalized and proactive engagement.
· Collaborate across the network to implement global partnership activations locally.
· Produce regular reports on progress, financial targets, and key learnings from fundraising efforts.
· Work with the Head of Corporate Fundraising to streamline the transition from new business prospects to account management.
· Collaborate with the Global Volunteering Executive to maximize fundraising and grow the Global Volunteering program.
· Partner with the New Business executive to develop marketing materials and co-deliver presentations.
· Manage partnership activations, such as Gingerbread House Day and World Habitat Day.
· Support partners' employee participation in challenge events.
· Assist with corporate partner communications during humanitarian emergencies.
· Provide day-to-day support to further corporate team goals, with flexibility to assist other teams.
· Represent Habitat for Humanity GB at external events.
· Lead and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Head of Corporate Fundraising.
The skills we are looking for:
Experience
· Previous experience of raising funds from Corporate Partners for development programs across the world and in the UK.
· Great eye for opportunity and ability to proactively identify unique areas of crossover from which to leverage partnerships.
· A keen interest in the opportunity to deliver powerful global impact through the lens of corporate fundraising.
· Strong research and analysis tools and ability to conduct desk based research to understand strategic synergies between organisations.
• Working in an International context, for an NGO or another organisation.
Skills / Knowledge
• Ability to think and plan strategically, both creatively and laterally.
• Exceptional writing skills, able to produce information and compelling -proposals, and reports.
· Effective communication skills, ability to deliver presentations on behalf of Habitat.
• A good understanding of fundraising principles.
Working Style
· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse global teams, across different time zones.
· Enthusiastic and positive, with a can-do attitude.
· Strong self-motivation and personal prioritisation skills and able to remain focussed working from home
Commitment
· Support for Habitat’s values and mission
· Demonstrable interest in our work, and commitment to continued learning and development.
· Committed to contributing to the inclusive, people-positive culture we are fostering at Habitat.
What we offer
Employee well-being is pivotal to organisational success and HFHGB is committed to supporting its people’s well-being. Our existing offer includes flexible working arrangements, a sabbatical policy, virtual GP services, and “Habitat Day” – an extra day of leave for the whole team. In the next year, we plan to expand our offer further, establishing Mental Health First Aider training, a buddy system for new team members, and burnout training. We want to foster a resilient and well-supported team, and encourage all employees to actively participate in continuous improvement in this endeavour.
A flexible approach
HFHGB is seeking to rapidly scale up its activities and impact to fight poverty across the world. This means that the organisation must be adaptable and flexible and have an ambitious, and dynamic team. While this is a home-based role, there is an expectation that the post holder will be flexible, and able to travel to Greater London and elsewhere on a regular basis.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Start your Habitat journey
We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to share your skills and experience, and to find out more about Habitat. You are welcome to get in touch anarrange an informal chat with a member of the team before submitting an application. To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a cover letter telling us about yourself and your motivation for applying – we don’t expect this to be more than two sides of A4.
Interviews will take place online.
We’d prefer to hear directly from applicants – we won’t be working with third party recruiters on this role.
This post profile is not set in stone It gives insight into the main purpose of the role, and expected responsibilities, but it might be reviewed in the future to meet the changing requirements of Habitat for Humanity GB – any changes will be made in discussion with the post-holder.
Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct.
At Habitat for Humanity GB, we aim to build, develop and retain a talented workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills and experiences. We welcome and actively encourage applications from anyone who feels they’d be a good fit for our organisation, regardless of race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristic
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Gas Energy Trust (BGET) helps families and individuals in England, Scotland and Wales experiencing hardship and who are struggling with energy debts.
You will be joining us at a time where many have been negatively impacted by the cost-of-living crisis and require financial support with their energy bills. You will be joining a collaborative and friendly organisation that is committed to helping individuals facing fuel poverty.
We have an exciting opportunity for a experienced and highly organised Governance Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team. This pivotal role involves ensuring the effective administration of the Board's activities, maintaining robust governance practices, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies.
The Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Officer will play the lead role in ensuring the Trust’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
1. Develop and Maintain Frameworks: The GRC Officer develops, maintains, and implements governance, risk management, and assurance frameworks. These frameworks guide security functions and activities within the company.
2. Internal Control Management: They manage the internal control environment by analysing data, mitigating risks, and maintaining corporate compliance procedures.
3. Support Internal Audits: The GRC Officer coordinates internal audits, collaborates with auditors, and ensures compliance with industry standards.
4. Legal Point of Contact: As the first legal point of contact, they advise staff on corporate compliance matters, including security assessments and risk control investigations.
5. Regulatory Compliance: The Officer reviews the company’s compliance with existing and new regulations, identifies deficiencies, and provides necessary mitigations.
In summary, the GRC Officer will ensure that the Trust operates within legal and regulatory boundaries while managing risks effectively.
The role will work closely with the Human Resources Manager and other Central support team members and sits within the Finance, Risk and Administrative Team.
The ideal candidate will have a robust, current understanding of risk management practices, compliance protocols, and governance structures, with recent relevant experience in a similar role.
The person will work closely with various departments to foster a culture of integrity and accountability, possess exceptional organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the risk and compliance culture of a dynamic organisation.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development opportunities.
Please review the attached advert and Key Responsibilities, as you will need to address these in your cover letter to allow us to shortlist you for this opportunity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.