Teaching Jobs in Leeds
F2F Fundraising Performance Coach
Salary: £30,000 + Car Cash Allowance
Working Hours: 37 Hours Wednesday to Sunday. Weekend Working.
Location: There are 3 roles to be based in different locations. The locations are East & West Midlands, London or North West & Yorkshire & South East. Please follow the link provided to apply for the role with your desired base location.
Full UK Vaild Driving License Essential
The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.
We are currently recruiting for a F2F Fundraising Performance Coach's. The purpose of this role is to support the delivery of excellent fundraising results and fundraising compliance standards and specifically the delivery of performance improvements in our F2F fundraisers through coaching, training, and continuous development. The role will also involve direct fundraising where you will be expected to meet a personal target.
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for coaching the performance of multiple teams in the region that will consist of lone workers, pairs of fundraisers to bigger teams as the income plan increases.
- Responsible for an individual fundraising target and set of KPI’s that include inspiring people to become long-term monthly donors, generating income through contactless one-off donations and acquiring newsletter prospecting sign ups in a range of locations including residential door-to-door, town and city centres, private venues, and events and more commonly on our private land, the canal and river Towpaths.
- Acting as a hands-on fundraiser who leads by example, delivering fundraising income through signing up Friends and generating contactless income whilst demonstrating the Canal & River Trust ‘s values and behaviours.
- Generating income and being present on-site to visit fundraising teams, fundraise with them, cover sickness absence, coach performance, provide training & development of fundraisers, reinforce our culture of health & safety, embed compliance standards.
- Provide phone coaching and in-person coaching of fundraisers to support meeting their targets and KPI’s and in individual cases working with fundraisers to improve their results from their current level of performance to the required standard by equipping them with the technical and psychological training to work to their very best.
- Identify training requirements and deliver on and off field training and coaching to grow income.
- Apply the highest standards of professionalism integrity, work ethic and follow the Trust’s code of conduct consistently the core values of Excellence, Caring, Open, Local, and inclusive.
- Undertake mystery shopping, observations and internal quality control auditing of values, behaviour, and fundraising technique.
- Support and deputise for the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager by providing cover when they are on leave to support the regional strategy of inspiring new supporters and generating income through contactless giving to the F2F Fundraising programme. This includes taking responsibility for the regional fundraising targets and KPI’s.
- Working with our partner recruitment agency to arrange interviews, send out communications to candidates and sit on the interview panel with the aim of recruiting and onboarding new F2F fundraisers into the F2F programme.
- Support the delivery of performance incentives and setting up/editing teams on Evergiving and the rota.
- Provision of daily reports of observations and actions taken, areas of success, results for that day and areas of training and development identified.
- Process all sensitive and data protected information obtained by donors as confidential and in a safe and secure manner in line with the Trust’s GDPR and Security Procedures.
- Carrying out Daily Compliance training, Charity conversation, case for support and storytelling practice and Health and Safety training sessions as per directed by the Regional F2F Fundraising Manager.
- Manages feedback and complaints in a professional manner and follows the complaints process and communicates details to Regional F2F Fundraising Manager so it can be addressed in a timely and efficient manner.
Knowledge, Experience & Skills:
- Driver’s License is essential (requirement for Business insurance)
- Performance management and coaching qualifications are desirable.
- Training qualifications are desirable.
- Knowledge and experience of working within the CIOF, Fundraiser regulator code of practice.
- Significant experience of working in face-to-face fundraising industry.
- Track record of successful individual fundraising and Team leading, meeting performance targets and KPI’s.
- Experience of increasing income through performance coaching of fundraisers.
- Experience of interviewing and recruiting fundraisers.
- Experience of training and developing fundraisers.
- Experience of mystery shopping and leading on delivering performance incentives.
- Ability to work to self-managed targets.
- Ability to be adaptable and flexible to support a geographical region of the network.
- Quick and agile approach to reacting to problems or challenges.
- Confidence to approach the public, storytelling and making an ask for funding.
- Ability to use IT systems, such as an I-pad and contactless devices proficiently.
- Good writing and IT skills to support the analysis of performance management.
DBS
As this role is on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Exception Order applicants must state the details of any cautions or convictions whether spent or unspent on the self-disclosure section of the application form.
This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, a Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.
A criminal record is not necessarily a bar to employment with us. HR will advise and decisions made on a case by case basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting Education Worker opportunity based at our IntoUniversity centre in Bradford on IntoUniversity’s 2 year Graduate Scheme.
We are looking for people who will thrive in a fast paced, rewarding role helping to change the lives of young people.
We believe that our Graduate Scheme is one of the most exciting in the charity sector. We provide exceptional training and experience, and the opportunity to work with young people and colleagues who will challenge and inspire you.
IntoUniversity is an award winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live.
Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes: practical learning support, motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18.
Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. We currently have forty one centres and extension projects across England and Scotland. We have a number of new centres planned for 2023 to 2024, and ambitious plans to scale up our provision further over the coming years.
If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 15th April 2024
Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed with the candidate,
Salary: £25,500 per annum, rising to £27,400 per annum from 29th July 2024.
Working hours: Monday, Thursday from 09.30 to 18.00, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 0900 to 1730
Staff benefits:
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33 days (including bank and public holidays)
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Plus additional 2 closure days in December and 1 day in July
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Plus additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Life Assurance
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Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
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Interest free new starter loans of up to £1,000
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Summer working hours
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Corporate eyecare scheme
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Employer pension contributions of 6% from April 2024
As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are.
We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
LifeSkills Coordinator, LifeSkills
Starting at £28,315 FTE per annum to £31,073 FTE per annum
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Location: Homebased, based in the North West
The postholder will be expected to deliver face to face to face LifeSkills sessions within the North West, primarily but not exclusively in Greater Manchester. They will also be expected to travel occasionally to other areas of the country for meetings (eg team meetings).
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31 March 2025, with potential to extend
Responsible to: LifeSkills Open Project Manager
About LifeSkills
The LifeSkills programme will offer groups of families the chance to come together to a trusted venue such as a children’s centre or community setting. As well as offering opportunities for families to spend quality time together and have access to healthy food, these sessions will offer LifeSkills workshops for parents and carers to build their confidence, social networks, financial and employability skills. Examples include but are not limited to overcoming setbacks, managing debt, boosting confidence to return to work, CV writing, interview skills. The aims of the LifeSkills programme are to support participants to increase their confidence and 21st century skills, move closer to training/volunteering/employment, improve their social networks, and grow their confidence to provide low cost and nutritious meals.
The role involves delivering LifeSkills sessions to groups of families in the Greater Manchester area. The postholder will also be the main point of contact for delivery partners hosting programmes (e.g. small charities, schools) and staff and volunteers delivering sessions, and be expected to respond promptly to a wide range of queries and requests for support. Examples might include, for instance, devising LifeSkills programmes for different cohorts, presenting to potential partners, devising risk assessments, recording data, and visiting and providing guidance and support for staff and volunteers delivering sessions in venues across the country.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.
What will we offer you?
We’ll offer you flexible working hours, a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You’ll join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core. We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect. If you share these values and behaviours and have the necessary skills then we look forward to hearing from you.
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Full-time (see 'Flexible working')
Location: Flexible within the UK. Home-based, blended or fully office based (from our offices in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or London).
Closing Date: 11 April 2024
Ref: SB 1200
As our Training and Induction Development Officer, you will empower Home Energy Scotland advisors to become experts, confidently deliver world class customer experiences, and continue their development through ongoing knowledge and skills development.
Who we are
Energy Saving Trust is a leading and trusted organisation, dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as we transition to net zero.
At Energy Saving Trust we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers. For our people, being part of the effort to address the climate emergency makes working for us truly meaningful and rewarding.
Here are some of the benefits we offer:
• We offer an outstanding pension scheme including employer contributions of up to 9%, 11% or 13% (age-linked).
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Private BUPA insurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with service-linked increases as well as three goodwill days over the Christmas period.
• Staff wellbeing allowance of up to £25 per month / £300 per year.
Please see our careers page for the full list of benefits we have to offer and why Energy Saving Trust is a great place to work.
The team
Our team in Energy Saving Trust manages the national Home Energy Scotland service on behalf of the Scottish Government. Joining our team means joining an award-winning advice service that supports hundreds of thousands of households across Scotland every year to make their homes warmer, more affordable, and sustainable.
The climate emergency and the current fuel price crisis means the work of Home Energy Scotland has never been more important. Our team is making a real difference to people’s lives, and we are also growing rapidly. We need to recruit more skilled and dedicated people to join our team now.
Our team collaborate widely with colleagues in Energy Saving Trust, staff across the Home Energy Scotland network and many other partners across Scotland. You will be working with people and organisations to help tackle fuel poverty and the climate emergency, both directly, and through a network of regional advice centres covering all of Scotland.
The role
The role will lead the development, design and management of training programmes for Home Energy Scotland (HES) advisors, including our advisor induction programme which is certified by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA).
What you’ll do
Working with the HES content and training developer, customer experience team and knowledge team, you will continuously improve advisor training methods and materials.
You will develop and oversee processes to maintain and improve the skills and knowledge for HES advisors. As well as this, you will integrate accessibility and inclusivity into all training and induction programmes to ensure that diverse learning needs are supported.
What you’ll bring
• Experience in training design and development, with an exceptional portfolio showcasing your work through traditional, digital, multimedia and eLearning channels.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, engaging, impactful learning content.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Influential feedback, negotiation and coaching skills.
• A willingness to learn about HES, fuel poverty support, and/or domestic energy efficiency advice.
To apply
Please click 'apply online' to apply via our recruitment portal. We will ask for your personal details, work history and a supporting statement. Applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered. In your supporting statement please explain how you meet the essential areas in the job description.
Applications close 23.59, 11 April 2024. Interviews are intended to be held 17-19 April 2024.
Reasonable adjustments: We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive of and accessible for, everyone.
If you think you may need additional support or reasonable adjustments made to any part of the recruitment process, please get in touch. We will do our very best to support you.
Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including working from home, compressed or part-time hours, job shares and other arrangements. There is no need to justify your preferred working pattern and we encourage our people to work in whichever way helps them to perform at their best.
We will be happy to discuss this and our blended working model at the interview stage with you.
Please note, that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this post. To apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.
Diversity and inclusion
Energy Saving Trust is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be themselves, with support to be their best.
We strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and with different identities and experiences to apply for roles with Energy Saving Trust.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and offer guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
We are looking for a high-calibre candidates to take on the role of Regional Operations Manager. We currently have vacancies for a Regional Operations Manager in our West Yorkshire cluster and our Nottingham & Peterborough cluster. Please note: These are two separate vacancies, for more details please visit our website.
We’re an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres in the heart of communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide an innovative education programme which includes practical learning support and
motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to inspire students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to broaden their horizons and achieve their full potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping thousands of young people each year. From Spring 2024 we will have have forty three centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, with
ambitious plans to scale-up our provision further over the coming years.
As a Regional Operations Manager you will line manage the Centre Leaders in your region to ensure that new centres are set up and launched and all centres are working effectively, that the high quality of programme delivery to young people is maintained across the cluster, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
As a charity with social mobility as its core objective, IntoUniversity is wholly committed to equality of opportunity. We work with children and young people from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we believe that our staff team should be similarly diverse and representative.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be, and we recognise that we have much more to do in this regard. We are committed to building a culture where students, staff and volunteers are valued for the unique people they are. We therefore encourage applications from candidates from as wide a range as possible of ethnic, cultural and social backgrounds. In particular, we actively and warmly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, male candidates and candidates with a disability as they are currently under-represented within IntoUniversity. If you believe that all young people deserve the chance to develop their talents regardless of their background and want to play a part in helping them succeed, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Location
West Yorkshire Cluster
Location: At one of IntoUniversity’s four current centres in West Yorkshire (Bradford, Leeds East, Leeds Extension and Leeds South). Regular travel to centres in the region required.
Nottingham and Peterborough Cluster
At one of IntoUniversity’s three current centres in Nottingham (Nottingham Central, Nottingham East, Nottingham West) Regular travel to centres in the region required.
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00 Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
Opportunity to work from home one day a week
Annual leave
- 33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + additional 2 closure days in December and 1 in July + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Summer working hours
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Corporate eyecare scheme
- Employer pension contributions of 6%
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales. Together we are Disability Gamechangers. We work to a society where all disabled people enjoy equality and fairness. We campaign tirelessly for everyday equality for disabled people.
Come and join our Employment Services Team, working in our Career Pathways service.
We are looking for a Careers Adviser to join our Career Pathways team in Leeds. Career Pathways provides careers advice to disabled young people. It supports them in their transition from youth to adulthood.
Permanent, 35 hours per week.
Location: Working at Scope's Leeds office and working from home (hybrid)
Please go to the Scope website for further information and to view the full job description.
About the role
Career Pathways equips young disabled people with knowledge and confidence. The service enables them to fulfil their career aspirations and personal goals.
As a Careers Adviser you will be giving careers advice to young disabled people in schools across Leeds, at our office and online. We are offering a hybrid model of delivery so working from home for part of your week is available.
About you
- You will have experience of supporting young disabled people to build their confidence and work towards their goals. This could be in either an education or social care setting.
- You will have the confidence to deliver 1:1 and group sessions. These will take place in person and online.
- You will be able to produce clear and relevant action plans. These action plans will aid customers to explore and achieve their career goals
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us you can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
- Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
- Company pension
- Excellent training and career development
- Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
- Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
If you want to become a Disability Gamechanger, we'd love to hear from you.
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Please note applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may take place and an appointment be made before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise the profile, deliver policy, and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England, a programme that is rapidly growing.
IRC Education Programming UK
IRC has been delivering education programmes in the UK since May 2022. This consists of the Healing Classrooms Programme (and its various iterations) and the Healing Spaces programme. The Healing Classrooms programme delivers trauma-informed training to schools and teachers to help them better support refugee and asylum-seeking students. The Healing Spaces programme is similar but provides training to volunteers and staff that support refugee and asylum-seeking youth outside of school settings.
The Purpose of the Role
Key Working Relationships:
The position reports to the Education Manager, UK. The position supervises the Education Officer. The Senior Education Officer also works closely with and receives technical guidance from RAI education technical units and the senior integration officer, as well as the grant management team.
Key Accountabilities
Programme design and delivery
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Lead Healing Classrooms design processes that ensure programmes are aligned to IRC’s Outcomes to Evidence framework, evidence-based, and appropriate to context to maximize impact.
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Lead on the delivery of all Healing Classrooms programmes, including in-person and online.
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Take an innovative and leading role in creating resources and webpage updates.
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Continue to improve and adapt the Healing Classrooms programme to meet the needs of schools, councils, and educators in the UK.
Coordination and management
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Manage the Healing Classrooms Education Officer.
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Meet regularly with staff, and partners to assess progress toward objectives, discuss issues and assist in finding solutions to identified challenges.
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Update the education manager regularly on progress.
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Analyse data emerging from the education program and ensure that this analysis informs programming.
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Engage effectively with IRC staff (comms, procurement etc.) to ensure effective delivery and promotion of the programme.
External Relations
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Develop effective working relationships with key partners – including NGOs
and civil society, public authorities at the national and local levels and education institutions.
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Identify and develop strategic partnerships with UK partners for education programming
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Support in the development of new business opportunities to allow the portfolio to grow and develop;
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
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Progressively responsible relevant work experience, esp. in the implementation of education projects in support of asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants
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Solid understanding of the UK education system and challenges for students with immigrant backgrounds.
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Experience teaching in a UK school is preferred but not essential.
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Professional written and oral communication skills in English
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Experience crafting non-traditional, innovative programming and creating suitable
organisational structures; strong proposal writing skills.
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Proven diplomatic and networking skills: the ability to effectively handle a variety of internal and external relationships including with education sector leaders and government staff;
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Ability to respond to multiple priorities promptly, producing high-quality outcomes.
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Ability to travel occasionally to the service delivery area.
You must have the right to work in the UK. We will be closing this advertisement early if we get high turn out for this role. Salary for this role is £43,400 per annum pro rota , 6 month contract, possibility to a extension. Full time.
The application deadline for this role is 4th of April 2024.
IRC UK strives to be an equal opportunities employer. IRC-UK is committed to equality of opportunity and to non-discrimination for all job applicants and employees, and we seek to ensure diversity inour workforceregardless ofgender, race, religious beliefs, nationality, ethnic/national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.
IRC UK welcomes applications from all candidates, including underrepresented groups and refugees who have the right to work in the UK.
IRC UK will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application and/or interview process, and for essential job functions if appointed to a role. Please contact us if you may need such adjustments.
Education Programmes and Partnerships Lead
The organisation has received an exciting round of funding that is allowing it to offer training and resources for free to schools in Bradford.
We are looking for a creative and driven individual who is passionate about the power of stories to improve children’s wellbeing and has a good understanding of children’s wellbeing and literacy.
Position: Education Lead
Location: Remote (frequent travel to support schools in Bradford)
Hours: Full time (possibility to negotiate a flexible contract such as 4 day a week role or term-time working)
Salary: £33,500 - £40,000 per annum pro rata dependent on experience
Contract: Fixed Term Contract, with possibility of extension
Benefits: 5% pension contribution, 27 days holiday (rising by 1 day per year of employment) plus bank holidays.
Closing Date: 22nd April 2024
Interview Date: End of April/ Start of May
The Role
You will be joining a social enterprise that provides teachers with training and resources so they can use popular, diverse and engaging stories to teach children skills that will help improve their wellbeing whilst enhancing their literacy.
This is a small organisation, so we are looking for someone who is excited about the job description, but who is also interested in learning more about all aspects of running a social enterprise and keen to support the strategy and growth beyond their job role.
Key responsibilities include:
Story Project Training and School Partnerships
· Effectively represent and promote the organisation to school leaders, teachers and other stakeholders.
· Ensure a smooth initial launch of the Project in every school.
· Organise and conduct training for schools.
· Through regular visits to and network meetings with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed.
· Proactively monitor school’s adherence/fidelity to the organisations model, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise.
· As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and find and target new schools to join the programme
Story Project Programme Development
· Oversee the curriculum, making sure resources are up to date.
· Make changes to the curriculum and resources based on feedback from schools.
· Oversee the creation of new resources on topics that can further support children’s wellbeing.
About You
You will be passionate about all aspects of running a social enterprise and keen to support the strategy and growth beyond your own job. You will have experience of providing engaging and impactful training sessions, with a creative approach to planning resources. A highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, you will have a proven track record of leading projects in education or a related field and experience of building effective relationships and stakeholder management.
You will also have/be:
· Strength in both written and verbal communication
· Proven ability to work independently
· Self-starter and quick learner
· Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment
· Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes
You will be asked to submit your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter to (maximum 1 side of A4) which should detail:
· Your experience related to the job description.
· Your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
· Your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
· Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
As a social enterprise that values and celebrates people's diversity and champions opportunities for all young people, the organisation are keen to receive applications from people who have experienced disadvantage and from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of the Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
You may also have experience in areas such as Education Lead, Education Project Manager, Story Project Manager, Story Project Lead, School Partnerships Lead, School Partnerships Officer, Story, Story Telling, Story Project, Education Project, Education Programme, Training, Trainer, Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Primary Teacher, School Teacher, EYF, Early Years, Nursery, Nursery Nurse.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Many of our Spear trainees have faced significant barriers to finding work, including family breakdown, growing up in care, disability or mental health difficulties, having been involved in crime, or really struggling at school. We believe that being out of work can lead to isolation and proliferate these challenges, meaningful work is key in helping young people find a sense of purpose and community. We're proud that the coaching and community that the Spear Programme provides makes such a difference that 75% of those who take part find work, and are still in work a year later.
In partnership with Bridge Community Church, we are looking for coaches to work in the Spear centre to deliver the Spear Programme to 16-24 year olds, equipping and empowering them to overcome the barriers they face and turn their lives around.
Not only will you be part of bringing about powerful change in people's lives, but throughout this paid, dynamic, one-year opportunity, you'll be supported and challenged. We'll invest in you, developing expert coaching and leadership skills to set you on a great career path.
What will you do?
- Coach 16-24 year olds, bringing about powerful change in their lives
- Build great relationships with relevant professionals
- Form part of an intentional church community
What will you gain?
- Christian Leadership Skills
- Social Impact Experience
- Excellent coaching capability
- Management skills and career progression
Working requirements, salary & benefits
- Salary: from £22,000
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm. 28 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days)
- One year fixed term contract; we aim to support all Graduate coaches to progress to other roles with us after this initial year, with development towards management level within 3 years.
- Occasional evening working required (for events such as termly Spear Celebration evenings)
- There is a requirement to become part of Bridge Community Church congregation, and you will be expected to participate in church team events as well as wider Resurgo team events, including weekly staff prayer meetings and annual staff conferences in summer and winter (one residential)
- We offer an Employee Assistance Programme (a confidential support service for staff) as well as the option to take advantage of Give as you Earn (GAYE)
- A DBS check will be requested in the event of a job offer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Early Years Content Manager
Do you want to play your part in the future of the childcare sector? Are you passionate about early year’s education with experience of producing high-quality content?
We are looking for an Early Years Content Manager for the newly created Institute of Early Years Education due to be officially launched in August 2024. This is a pivotal role in an exciting new venture and a career-making opportunity.
The role involves crafting high-quality content aligned with the Institute's mission to elevate and promote standards in early education and care.
Our children matter. Join the team and help champion their futures and support the campaign for fair funding for the early years sector.
Position: Content Manager
Location: Homebased (hybrid working in Huddersfield also available)
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week (flexible to allow occasional evening and weekend work)
Salary: £36,000-£38,000 per annum pro rata
Duration: Permanent
Closing Date: 10th April 2024
Interview Date: Week commencing 15th April 2024
The Role
You will provide leadership and direction for a team of early year’s content writers and work collaboratively across teams to support the development and delivery of products and services.
Main duties include
- Support the Interim Director – Institute of Early Years Education with the development of a content strategy that meets the needs of its members
- Provide support to the early years content writer(s) in the development and delivery of products and services for the early years sector in the UK
- Lead and manage the early years content writer(s) to develop, review and deliver digital products and services
- Ensure the content of services is suitable for practitioners at all levels
- Audit existing resources for brand voice, relevance, and SEO optimisation
- Consult with members practitioners to pilot and test the proposed new products
- Evaluate and act on service delivery and impact on customer achievement
- Promote a consistent brand identity through content development
- Create and manage a short-term and long-term content publishing calendar
About You
You will be an experienced early years leader with significant knowledge of effective practice in all areas of EYFS for supporting all children including those with SEND.
You will have experience of:
- Teaching and leading in early years settings
- Leading and managing teams
- Operating at a strategic level, influencing development and review of services
- Analysis of data from service delivery to effect change
- Achieving tangible outcomes in results driven environment
- Design and development of online training
- Product development and review from entry to graduate level
You will bring significant experience around early education and care workforce development, health and wellbeing, and leadership and will have a key responsibility for the development of services surrounding these specialist areas.
About the Organisation
Join an award-winning charity and membership association that supports nurseries, early year’s settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children.
A charity that believes in quality and sustainability and puts members’ businesses at the very heart of what it does. This innovative thinking gives members the edge and an advantage that makes your nursery the best it can be.
Benefits include:
- 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holidays.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Awards Scheme
- Head office based staff enjoy free car parking at a pleasant out-of-town offices and free tea, coffee and fruit
You may have experience in areas such as Marketing Manager, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Marketing and Communications Manager, Marketing and Communications Officer, Communications Manager, Communications Officer, Marketing, Communications, Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing Manager, Brand, Corporate Partnerships, Events, Event, Events Marketing.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Digital Membership Manager
Are you looking for a role where you can make your mark? Do you have experience in membership recruitment and retention activity?
We are looking for a Digital Membership Manager to be responsible for building membership for our newly created Institute of Early Years Education due to be officially launched in August 2024. This is a pivotal role in an exciting new venture, and a career-making opportunity.
Position: Digital Membership Manager
Location: Homebased (hybrid working in Huddersfield also available)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £35,000-£37,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent
Interview Date: Week commencing 15th April 2024
The Role
As Digital Membership Manager, you will coordinate and drive membership growth for the Institute of Early Years Education (IoEYE) by leading recruitment and retention activities and working with the core team to reach new audiences and continuously attract new members. You will increase the diversity of overall membership in terms of job roles within the early years sector.
In due time, the Digital Membership Manager will also lead on the Institute’s partnership strategy and ensure contracts with corporate partners, commercial activity and delivery of projects protect the IoEYE, meet our legal obligations and maximise financial and non-financial return.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving uptake of membership numbers
- Achieving annual income generation targets through presenting a broad range of multichannel marketing opportunities to commercial suppliers
- Supporting the Interim Director of the Institute of Early Years Education to develop management information and analysis to track and monitor progress,
- Building relationships with external partners and stakeholders
- Planning and executing member communications
- Managing and overseeing the Institute’s online forum
- Tracking and analysing feedback and posts on other practitioner forums.
- Developing and implementing a strategy for competitor analysis.
- Leading on sourcing and engaging new corporate partners and advertisers
About You
You will have experience in membership recruitment and retention activity and of working in a professional organisation.
You will also have experience of:
- Working in a B2C sales environment
- Delivering against targets
- Building strong relationships
- Retaining and growing existing customer accounts
- All aspects of membership sales
About the Organisation
Join an award-winning charity and membership association that supports nurseries, early year’s settings and their workforce to deliver the best possible early education and care to our youngest children.
A charity that believes in quality and sustainability and puts members’ businesses at the very heart of what it does. This innovative thinking gives members the edge and an advantage that makes their nursery the best it can be.
Benefits include:
- 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holidays.
- Salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Awards Scheme
- Head office based staff enjoy free car parking at a pleasant out-of-town offices and free tea, coffee and fruit
You may have experience in areas such as Membership, Digital Membership, Membership Manager, Digital Membership Manager, Member Engagement, Membership Engagement.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Youth Liaison Officer – Dorset
Salary: £14,147.69 pro-rata including holiday pay, based on a working pattern of 25hrs/week and 39 weeks/year. £24,200 FTE
Hours: 25hrs a week, working term time only (39 weeks/year).
Contract: Permanent
Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Join our team and make a real difference!
Our charity, the Jon Egging Trust, is looking for a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in Dorset. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, Dorset.
The successful candidate will be based from home with a requirement to travel to partner schools and business sites in and around Dorset. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 30,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
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Flexible working
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Enhanced annual leave
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Homeworking allowance
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Occupational pension scheme
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Occupational sickness scheme
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Special paid leave provision
Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
The closing date is Sunday 14th April 2024 at 23:59.
Interviews to be held in person at one of our partner schools in Dorset the week after closing date for applications,location to be confirmed.
Questions?
Please find our contact details on the JET website: Contact | Jon Egging Trust
Please note: In order to become an employee at JET you must be able to produce evidence of your Right to Work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children’s barred – is required for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Quality Coordinator
We are looking for a professional and passionate individual that can put the quality of life for the people we support at the heart of everything they do.
· Could you help our teams develop their practice and compliance?
· Could you offer support and assurance to colleagues whilst undertaking audits and supporting with improvements?
· Do you like making sure that our processes work well?
· Could you coach people to find better ways of working?
If you could, then we need you to join Mencap’s Quality team where you can build on the great work we are already doing.
We are currently looking for two Quality Coordinators to join our national team on a full time fixed term contract for 12 months initially. (We are also recruiting for a 6 month FTC - Please apply for this separately if you would also like to be considered)
The Quality Coordinator will work together collaboratively with the Personal Support operational team to provide guidance and coaching so we can provide safe, reliable and stable services, and use Person Centred Practices that deliver Improved Experiences and Outcomes for people.
Working with a focus on audit and improvement, Health and Safety and Practice your work plan will include undertaking agreed independent reviews and audits against the ‘What Matters Most’* standards and regulatory compliance. You will support the development of the quality and practice skills of managers and support workers using coaching and positive role modelling.
It is a challenging role working across the Quality Directorate and you must be willing to travel nationally and to stay away from home on a regular basis (weekly). You will get support with all areas of the work and an in-depth induction.
If you’re ready to make a difference, please get in touch today by providing an up-to-date bespoke CV that demonstrates all your relevant skills and experience.
At Mencap, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we intentionally plan for the success of our colleagues in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone, so come as you are and join us. Together we are Mencap!
This role will close on 2nd April with interviews taking place on 11th/12th April via Microsoft Teams. If successful at first stage, you will be invited back for a second stage with our inclusion panel the following week.
*What Matters Most is our internal quality framework*
Benefits
As well as knowing that what we do is making a positive difference to people’s lives, you will receive fair pay and have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits as one of our employees.
· 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with long service plus the ability to buy up to another 10 days via our HolidayPlus scheme
· Service related sick pay when 6 month probation is completed
· Eligibility to join Mencap Pension Plan where Mencap matches contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis meaning NI savings. If you don’t join the Plan you start, you will be auto-enrolled after three months with us.
· Membership of Mencap Pension Plan to include up to 3 times salary death in service live cover AND Income Protection of 50% salary to be triggered at 26 weeks of long term sickness
· Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers and phones when you have been with us for 6 months
· Interest free season ticket loans
· Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops including major super markets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Mencap Extras
· Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc.
· Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
· Quarterly award scheme and recognition at every 5 years through our YouRock program
· Access to award winning training and development
*T&C's apply based on contract
About Mencap
We work in partnership with people with a learning disability, and all our services support people to live life as they choose. 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. We want to make you feel inspired to reach your potential.
Our work includes:
· Providing high-quality, flexible services that allow people to live as independently as possible in a place they choose
· Providing advice through our help lines and websites
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Ygam is seeking a proactive, adaptable, creative, resilient individual, who has the ability to work remotely, autonomously and as part of a team. They must have outstanding communication skills, be highly organised, and an excellent team player.
The post holder will be an active member of our programmes team and will work across our portfolio of programmes, particularly focusing on our Parental Engagement Programme.
They will be responsible for regional stakeholder engagement, developing relationships and promoting Ygam training across the UK. They will recruit suitable delegates to workshops, working closely with a range of organisations and families.
They will provide training both face to face and online and will be responsible for the delivery of our assured workshops and promoting the work of Ygam at conferences and events.
They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this work by working with organisations to collate case studies and evidence to support the programmes achievements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver live training workshops as part of our Safer Gambling Training and Worksafe programmes. It will also involve the live facilitation of Lived Experience sessions with our Experts by Experience.
This role gives the postholder the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of those affected by gambling harms, by educating gambling operator staff and workplace colleagues to be able to better spot the early markers of harm, and to interact in a more effective manner.
A strong facilitator and communicator, you will be able to demonstrate a proven track record. You will confidently learn new content and skills as required and able to deliver exceptional in-person or virtual training to diverse audiences. Being interactive, engaging and able to read the room are essentials for this role. You’ll be curious, and always thinking about how you can improve your delivery and the experience of our customers.
As a self-employed Associate Trainer, acceptance of work offered will be dependent on availability and other commitments. We currently offer between 1-4 days contracted work per month, although we anticipate this will increase.
The postholder will be responsible for assessing and paying their own tax. Payment will be made within 30 days on production of a valid invoice.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and interactive training workshops to a range of organisations (including gambling operators) both in-person and online.
- Facilitate our lived experience sessions with our EbE’s (Experts by Experience) to a range of organisations, both in-person and online.
- Support our EbE’s with wellbeing ‘check-ins’ and follow-up support when required, as part of our training workshop process.
- Maintain our high standards, reputation and relationships associated with each programme.
- Travel to allow for the timely and effective delivery of our in-person training workshops.
- Support learners with the training programme.
- Ensure you are aware of the learners’ needs before delivery and tailor your training style accordingly or inform your line manager.
- Capture any learner data that has not been recorded prior to the training and inform the line manager or co-deliverer about the learners’ attendance.
- Ensure all records are maintained in accordance with GDPR/data protection legislation.
- Communicate with Betknowmore, our partners and customers professionally, timely and courteously.
General
- Adhere to Betknowmore UK’s policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusivity and equal opportunity in working with colleagues and stakeholders with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Be a good team worker, demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to the organisation, our team and our partners.
- Attend all training as required as part of induction and any ongoing CPD.
Qualifications or Relevant Experience
- Qualification in teaching or training, or extensive relevant experience.
Essential Experience
- Experience of delivering training workshops both online and face-to-face.
- Experience of delivering alone and as a co-facilitator.
- Experience of delivering role-play-based activities in a training workshop environment.
- Experience of delivering skills-based training programmes both online and in-person.
- Experience of delivering externally assured or accredited training programmes (desirable).
Essential Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to present information clearly in an engaging manner.
- Ability to read the room and adjust accordingly.
- Strong administration skills.
- Outstanding understanding of IT applications (MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint especially).
Essential Aptitude
- Supports and champions the vision, mission and values of Betknowmore Global.
- Ability to work flexibly, according to role and service requirements.
- Strong initiative with a practical approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to remain calm and composed, even under pressure.
- Ability to travel where necessary (with occasional evening/weekend travel).
To apply for this role please send your CV along with a maximum 2 page supporting letter outlining why you are the
right person for this role, referring to the job description. You will be required to demonstrate competency at interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.