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Turkish Speaking Mental Wellbeing Officer
Fixed Term: 12 Months
Hours: 7-10 hrs pw
Rate: £15ph
Closing date: 05.04.2024
Interviews: 12.04.2024 / 13.04.2024
Start date: following references and DBS check.
This exciting Project Officer role will support the delivery of mental health initiatives throughout Haringey, the role has previously been successfully delivered by an extremely committed officer who now is moving on to other opportunities within TCCA. The project has now been running for over two years and over that time has delivered 28 one-off initiatives, that have supported Turkish Speakers living in Haringey to deal with their Mental well-being, the post has now been funded for an additional year.
The Project Officer will work closely with other members of the Haringey Mental Health working group, which will consider other joint working initiatives. Within TCCA, the officer will deliver one major activity a month such as a mental Health Exhibition and Workshop on Isolation. The officer will provide weekly, mental advice, support, and signposting for those experiencing issues with Mental well-being.
How to apply
If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic charity, please complete a one-page outline as to; what skills you possess that make you an ideal match for the role. together with an up-to-date CV to tcca.. titled Mental Wellbeing Officer.
Applications will close at 10pm on Friday 05 April 2024, interviews will take place on the morning of the 12-13 April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Exempt Accommodation Support Service is a new project based at our main hub in Digbeth but providing outreach support across a number of locations in the city. We are looking for housing and substance misuse workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to people aged 18 years plus who are homeless, have a history of homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. It will primarily be supporting people living in exempt accommodation who have support needs relating to addiction and who are in active treatment or contemplating treatment.
The aims of this service are to provide additional support to improve access and sustainment of suitable accommodation for people engaging in structured drug and alcohol treatment, to reduce the scale of unmet housing need for this group of clients and to build evidence of housing-related need and effective interventions. The service will provide a range of practical support around finances, health and wellbeing, access to volunteering or training opportunities and integration into local communities as well as supporting continued engagement with treatment and tenancy sustainment.
This post is for 35 hours per week fixed term for one year initially.
This post requires to :-
Provide a person centred service to individuals taking a psychologically informed approach to advice and support ensuring that clients are given choice and control about how their support is delivered.
Assist with practical support such as travel issues, settling into accommodation and addressing any immediate accommodation issues.
Ensure individuals have access to key services, including health care, substance misuse, and wellbeing services.
Manage an active caseload of clients, keeping effective and up to date records and monitoring outcomes through our CRM database system.
To support with timely reporting information regarding visits, support plans and session notes
To work with clients in first step of their recovery pathway, to provide individualised and strengths based support to promote their ongoing engagement in treatment and sustainment of tenancies to support this.
Working alongside our Housing Transitions Team to raise any issues around the standards and quality of exempt accommodation and to work collaboratively with providers to resolve concerns.
Signpost and refer clients into appropriate support services locally or citywide, to ensure they are able to access the support they need to stay safe and to start to live a healthier, happier life.
Build effective, positive rapport with clients, maintaining professional boundaries and fostering trust.
Work alongside and in partnership with other advice hubs and Housing Options teams based at other sites across the city to process referrals quickly and efficiently and to work collaboratively with other agencies and organisations to ensure high quality service delivery.
Support the Team Lead and Service Manager to monitor the take up and impact of service and the client journey, including case studies and data capture.
Work alongside volunteers and other staff teams to provide a safe, inclusive, effective and supportive service.
To assist client in arears such as budgeting and money management, benefits claims and understanding their housing rights and responsibilities.
Ensure safeguarding issues are accurately identified and reported promptly in line with SIFA Fireside’s Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policy.
Keep up to date with relevant legislation, training and best practice and to work in alignment with the organisational values and in accordance with SIFA Fireside policies and procedures.
Any other duties as reasonably required under the responsibilities of the post and as directed by the Lead and Service Manager
Adopt a flexible approach to working within a multi-disciplinary team.
Working conditions:
There is a requirement to travel locally to accommodation providers or outreach sites. Travel expenses will be paid for any journeys undertaken
Interviews will take place week beginning 23rd April 2024
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
East Devon District Council
Interim Accountant / Finance Manager
£200 - £350 per day depending on experience
Location: Honiton, Devon / Hybrid working
About Us
East Devon is one of the eight Devon districts and in population terms is the largest in the County. Our district is set in one of the most attractive parts of the country to live in and the coastline forms part of England's first World Heritage site. There are also Areas of Outstanding Beauty within the district making it a beautiful place to live and work.
The Role
Support is needed on an interim basis for 6 months. Reporting to the Deputy s151 Officer, this role will be responsible for providing timely and accurate financial advice and information to managers to help them control and manage their own finances.
You will also support the Deputy s151 Officer in providing an efficient and effective accountancy service and to help ensure that the priorities and objectives of the Council are met.
You will also be the finance lead for various ambitious and exciting projects which the council is currently involved in.
About You
* Be a qualified accountant, have experience of working in a fast paced, challenging environment and can demonstrate considerable financial knowledge of accounting standards and codes of practice, ideally in Local Government, in the completion of annual accounts.
* Have experience of working with operational teams / stakeholders and of helping shape strategic and technical processes.
* Have experience of leading financial activities and be familiar with technical financial accounting information, budget setting and report writing.
* Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, so it is important that you can use your initiative and have a talent for communicating technical financial information into easy to understand language.
Are you an experienced Finance Officer wanting to work with an amazing organisation?
We are proud to be partnering with a great national charity that supports and advises people experiencing homelessness, helping them rebuild their lives. They are looking for a temp Finance Officer to help deliver an effective rent collection and recovery service in accordance with legislation, the organisation’s policies, set performance targets and customer satisfaction requirements on a full-time basis (37.5 hours) for 6 months in the East London office.
You will ensure that the organisation is compliant with all regulations and using robust policy and procedures. You will be responsible for managing resident rent and accommodation charge accounts and other former resident debts on a regular basis, identifying trends and patterns on individual accounts, and chasing arrears. You will work collaboratively with the Resident Services Manager, Revenue and Income Team Leader and Finance team to ensure all rent accounts are up to date and correct, checking Housing Benefit entitlements against PC rates and requesting adjustments accordingly. You will be liaising with both internal and external partners including the Resident Services, Keyworkers, Housing Benefit, the Department for Work and Pensions and residents. You will provide advice and support service to clients with regards to Housing Benefit Appeals. You will also support the transfer of all accounts from Inform to Pyramid.
Knowledge of welfare benefits, i.e. Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is desirable.
This role requires demonstrable experience of working in a supported housing environment in a similar or related role where dealing with income or revenue, and experience of working with software applications including Microsoft Office and bespoke IT Systems i.e. Inform, Pyramid or similar systems. The successful candidate will be a patient, proactive and solutions-focussed individual with a positive attitude and the ability to present information concisely and clearly, and adapt communication for a range of audiences, including the ability to influence, negotiate and persuade. They will have strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a call to brief you on the role. We are looking forward to connecting with you.
Engagement Manager
12 Month Contract
Job Ref: V495
Hours: 35 hours
Salary: 25,000
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased locally to Newport
Closing date: 1st April 2024
Interview date and Location: W/c 15th April, Microsoft Teams
Volunteering Matters
Everyone in the UK should have the opportunity to thrive. So we bring people together to overcome some of society’s most complex issues through the power of volunteering.
We partner with communities to overcome adversity, tackling social isolation and loneliness, improving health, developing skills and opportunities and making sure young people can lead change. And because we’re a national charity, we do this at scale, sharing our expertise and building partnerships to make an even bigger impact.
We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.
Skills Share Newport
Our new Skills Share Newport project aims to build community connections bringing together groups of people to share their skills through volunteering; whether that’s cooking, mending bicycles, or getting to grips with technology. The project will operate across Newport and will be led by the needs, wants and interests of the local communities – bringing together young people and older people to build skills, make meaningful connections across generations and reduce feelings of isolation that can exist regardless of age.
Key Duties
- Recruit, interview, induct, train and support volunteers.
- Work closely with communities and local stakeholders to identify areas of need, community strengths and gaps, and plan a programme of events accordingly.
- Carry out risk assessments for volunteer activity and make regular reviews, including safeguarding arrangements.
- Work productively with other project colleagues to ensure that the project has fluidity and consistency across Newport.
- Ensure monitoring evidence and impact data is collected to measure progress against agreed outcomes.
- Provide administrative support for the project where required, processing volunteer expenses and maintaining databases.
- Promote the project through a range of techniques, instigating interest in volunteering and encouraging engagement.
- Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and project partners on a day-to-day level.
- Prepare reports to the Project Manager, based on agreed outputs and targets.
- Play an active role in identifying and developing new business.
- Contribute to joint working and teamwork across Volunteering Matters.
Experience/Skills and attributes:
1. Experience of working with communities.
2. Experience of managing and working with volunteers, and the ability to motivate and engage them.
3. Experience of working in partnership with other agencies.
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
5. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and work under pressure and to deadlines.
6. Ability to assess risk and carrying out risk assessments.
7. Evidence of good administrative and IT skills and the ability to maintain project monitoring, administrative and financial records.
8. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
9. Understanding of and commitment to Data Protection and confidentiality.
10. Willingness to do occasional weekend or evening work if the project requires it.
Desirables:
Ability to speak Welsh or a willingness to learn.
Qualifications:
Relevant experience and values alignment is more important for this role than specific qualifications. This role does require Enhanced DBS clearance.
Location
This role is homebased and will involve extensive travel across Newport. The postholders will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. IT equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.
Our Values & Way of Working:
In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
This job description is intended to include the broad range of responsibilities and requirements of the post. It is neither exhaustive nor exclusive but while some variations will be expected, these will be at an appropriate level for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments:
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert.
To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application or contact our HR team for more information.
We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
The Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine (FPM) is a charity and membership body for doctors who work on all aspects of medicines research and development. Our small team work closely with the Board of Trustees and our 1,600 members to deliver on our mission and our strategic objectives, to improve the health of patients around the world.
Medical revalidation is the regulatory process through which doctors who are licensed to practise in the UK demonstrate on a regular basis that they remain up to date and fit to practise. FPM’s role in this important process is that of the ‘designated body’ for a named group of almost 700 FPM members.
The FPM revalidation team provides the administrative and governance resource which underpins ensuring compliance with the exacting legislation. With 80 appraisers, three Appraisal Leads and a Responsible Officer, none of whom are based in the office, the three members of the revalidation team have a large amount of often quite complex correspondence to manage and must ensure that there is a consistent message and approach across a wide range of topics.
An opportunity has arisen to join the revalidation team in the role of Revalidation Manager for a 12-month period of maternity leave. A key focus of the role is to manage the registration of newly connecting doctors, as well as overseeing the operation of the revalidation e-portfolio system. The role involves regular contact with both appraisers and appraisees who are doctors and FPM members.
We are looking for a bright, dynamic self-starter who is a team player, organised and can communicate well. The post holder will be fully trained, well supported and work closely with the Revalidation Co-ordinator, Head of Revalidation Operations, appraisal leads and the Responsible Officer in supporting 700 appraisees and 80 appraisers.
FPM offers a fantastic benefits package, including flexible working, 29 days annual leave, Christmas closure days and cycle to work scheme. The role is offered on a full-time, temporary basis, subject to successful completion of the 3-month probation period.
FPM welcomes and actively seeks to recruit people regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
Salary: £35,000
Applications: Please submit your CV along with a covering letter of no more than 500 words explaining why you are suitable for the role and how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification, giving specific examples. CVs in isolation cannot be accepted.
Closing date: 12:00 on Monday 8 April 2024
No agencies or publications please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are recruiting for a CHIDVA who will be working closely with children and their mothers who are living in our refuges escaping domestic violence and other forms of violence and abuse, to provide personal welfare support and ensure that our clients are provided with a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.
The post holder will support the non-abusing parent and their children (ages 4 – 10 years old) who have been affected by domestic abuse. You will be supporting children from the point of crisis to ensure their short-term and long-term safety; reduce risk; enable them to access community support services and achieve their goals.
This post also requires the post holder to facilitate a coordinated multi agency response with a wide range of statutory and voluntary services and to co-locate with local children’s centers to open up pathways to the service and maximise local resources and to manage a rolling a caseload of client.
Travel is required across Warwickshire and therefore the use of a car is essential to this role.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. An enhanced DBS check will also be required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation. We are looking to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Adviser, specifically to support a programme of work relating to humanitarian innovation. The role is fixed term until March 2025 to start as soon as practical.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to play an essential role in supporting two important workstreams specifically to improve the impact of humanitarian innovation by:
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Providing further clarity of the pathways needed to support routine integration of new evidence and solutions into live responses in order to overcome one of the key barriers to scale for humanitarian innovation.
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Identifying the barriers that inhibit the integration of innovations into live responses for rapid onset or acute crises, and also to explore and address the identified conceptual, practical and ethical challenges to approaching Value for Money in this context
Your application will need to demonstrate:
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Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) at project and/or organisational levels, ideally in a humanitarian context.
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Strong familiarity with key MEAL concepts and approaches.
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Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and accessible manner.
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A passion for innovative and ‘out of the box’ thinking, devising and testing new solutions and ways of working.
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Proven capacity to work independently and take the initiative, and work as part of a team.
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Experience in research and/or innovation would be an advantage.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
Note for applicants:
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close advertising earlier than stated.
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Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
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When applying you will be taken through the Save the Children UK recruitment system. Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
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Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements, and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you.
Closing Date: 14 April 2024
Interview Dates: w/c 22nd April 2024 (online)
About Social Change Lab
Social Change Lab is a nonprofit conducting and disseminating social movement research to help solve the world’s most pressing problems. Historically, social movements conducting disruptive campaigns seem to have been crucial in driving significant political, social and economic change. Despite this, there has been little research systematically analysing the effectiveness of social movements and the strategies or tactics that most influence the success of these campaigns. Our research addresses this neglected knowledge gap and provides actionable advice to advocates and philanthropists working on a variety of important issues, with a focus on animal advocacy and climate change. We support activist groups in choosing effective campaigning strategies and tactics (e.g. via delivering training and workshops) as well as supporting funders with their philanthropic giving. Our work has been covered in respected outlets such as The Guardian, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Deutsche Welle, the New York Times, and more.
About the role
As the Director of Social Change Lab, you would have a high level of responsibility and high impact. You would lead our small team in delivering cutting-edge research on the outcomes and strategies of social movements and ensuring widespread communication of this work to key stakeholders. You would play a significant role in shaping our strategy and the programmes we want to deliver, such as research, capacity building, training or philanthropic advising.
The responsibilities of this role
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Lead the organisation, and take ultimate responsibility for the outcomes and impact in pursuit of our mission.
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Manage the day-to-day work of the organisation, including overseeing and coordinating various functions (e.g. research, communications, training and workshops, human resources, fundraising).
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Lead Social Change Lab’s team, including line-managing and mentoring direct reports, developing talent, and taking ultimate responsibility for the performance, support and culture of the team.
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Provide strategic leadership, including working with the team on strategic planning, prioritisation and evaluation of work, generating and deciding on new ideas and opportunities, and ensuring all staff are engaged in tasks that are aligned with the organisation’s goals.
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Take ultimate responsibility for the financial health of the organisation by
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Fundraising, through applying for grants and liaising with major donors
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Devising and managing the delivery of budgets and financial plans
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Overseeing spending and making individual budgetary decisions when required
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Ensuring timely delivery of all required financial reports
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Contributing to our various research projects, based on your skills and interest.
About you
This role requires a diverse skill set, which would benefit from those who have some experience with social science research, leading teams or organisations (e.g. managing a team, fundraising, hiring, etc.) as well as familiarity with grassroots movements. However, we understand that this may not be easy to find and we encourage people to apply even if they do not meet all the criteria. Please see the attached job pack for the person specification.
What we offer
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A job with the potential for huge impact – potentially informing philanthropists and advocates on the best strategies to solve the world’s most pressing problems.
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The ability to shape the direction and success of the organisation.
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Experience leading an early-stage nonprofit start-up.
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Flexible working schedule.
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28 days of paid leave, excluding public holidays.
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High level of intellectual challenge.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We're looking for a temporary Revenue & Income Officer to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
About the role
Based within the Resident Services team, the Revenue Officer will play a critical role to help deliver an effective and high performing rent collection and recovery service in accordance with legislation, the organisation’s policies, set performance targets and customer satisfaction requirements.
In collaboration with the RSM and RI Team Leader and Finance Team to ensure that Your Place are compliant with all regulations and using robust policy and procedures. Support with the set up of the new Pyramid system and ensuring the right systems are in place to effectively manage the Revenue and Income stream and arrears of the organisation.
Maximising the organisation’s Revenue and Income by liaising with both internal and external partners including the Resident Services, Keyworkers, HB, DWP and directly with residents., and effectively managing the arrears.
This role will also manage the impact of welfare reform provisions, ensuring an effective advice and support service to residents to manage risk on revenue and income levels.
Contract: Temporary Contract (until September 2024)
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London
Other responsibilities include
- Investigating and support clients with Housing Benefit Appeals
- To support our project to transfer all accounts from Inform to Pyramid
- Investigate and support to manage Overpayment Claims from Housing Benefit
- Ensure rent accounts are up to date and correct. Checking HB entitlements against PC rates and requesting adjustments accordingly.
- Chasing ex resident arrears
- To manage resident rent and accommodation charge accounts and other former resident debts, on a regular basis identifying trends and patterns on individual accounts and then liaise with Support Workers or residents to rectify income issues and address arrears in line with policies and procedures
- To contribute towards the continuous improvement of performance in line with the organisation’s service plan targets
- To work collaboratively and closely with the Finance officer and Revenue and Income Team Leader to ensure all rent accounts tally.
About you
- Demonstrable experience of working in a supported housing environment in a similar or related role for at least 5 years
- GSCE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Experience of working with software applications including Microsoft office and bespoke IT Systems.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and priorities workloads.
- Able to take ownership and deliver excellent customer service in a professional and confident manner
- Demonstrate a positive, flexible approach to team working.
- Ability to communicate with residents and colleagues effectively.
- Ability to provide customer focused and responsive services.
- Willingness to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the service
- Patient and pro-active
- Commitment to the Your Place values including diversity and inclusion
- Housing or a related qualification - desirable but not essential
About applying
When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £47,472 - £52,746 plus benefits
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: 07/04/2024
Overview
Are you interested in contributing to the chemical sciences community's efforts to improve the world for everyone?
We are looking for a Programme Manager, Inclusion and Diversity to join the Global Inclusion team on a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026.
You will be an in-house expert on key issues for the chemical sciences, familiar with relevant data, reports and strategic policy areas. You will develop and support the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)’s diversity policies, procedures and activities to ensure that we deliver our strategy and will work closely with RSC members and other stakeholders who have expertise in this field.
You will lead new and ongoing projects and work with other teams throughout the organisation, including membership, policy and evidence, outreach and industry to ensure that diversity is embedded in all our work. You will work with the Inclusion and Diversity team and with the Global Inclusion team to deliver the highest impact to our community.
The role will involve the responsibility to oversee the agreed budget for specific projects.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge or London office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.
In this role, it is expected that you will attend the office one day per week, with the addition that you may need to attend more regularly for in-person events and meetings. This role will involve UK travel. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
What we are looking for:
• PhD or degree in science or science-related area and an interest in chemistry (or equivalent gained, for example, through working in science or science-related management, publishing or community engagement).
• Passion for and commitment to increase I&D in the chemical sciences and initiative to develop new ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge of the factors currently influencing the I&D environment, as well as the needs and concerns of underrepresented people in the chemical sciences.
• Experience in working in a team within a scientific organisation, industry, university or government setting to develop and deliver successful programmes and projects.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with a variety of stakeholders and audiences, using a range of written and oral communication channels and in a range of sectors.
• Experience working on complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, able to balance and prioritise across multiple projects, tasks and deadlines and organise meetings and events.
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.
First-stage interviews are scheduled from the 18th to the 22nd of April and will be held remotely.
Second-stage interviews will be held in person from either our Cambridge or our London office on the 30th of April.
About the RSC
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation with a thriving international community of around 55,000 members in over 100 countries, an internationally renowned publisher of high-quality chemical science knowledge and the professional body for chemists in the UK, with a reputation as an influential champion for the chemical sciences.
Our purpose is ‘to help the chemical sciences community make the world a better place’. We believe that people thrive in institutions and organisations where they feel they belong, and diversity of thought, perspective and experience is essential for individuals and organisations to be successful. Through our long-term commitment to inclusion and diversity, we have developed multiple interventions, demonstrating a thought-leadership position to drive change in the culture of chemistry. Our Inclusion and Diversity strategy pushes us harder and further than ever before. We aim to increase the diversity of people choosing the chemical sciences and fulfil their potential for a truly inclusive community.
Benefits
At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:
• 26 days paid holiday per annum
• 35-hour working week with flexible options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
• Life assurance at four times basic annual salary
Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, our equal opportunities statement and our inclusive culture pledge.
At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who have a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information.
You may have experience in the following: Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Equity Program Manager, Diversity Initiatives Manager, Inclusion Strategy Manager, Diversity Programs Coordinator, Diversity and Belonging Manager.
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Who we are:
For over 25 years Oasis Project has been delivering services for women, children and families affected by substance use. We are an award-winning, trauma-informed organisation, aiming to empower those affected by substance use to make choices that lead to change. We have an incredible team of staff working across three premises in Brighton and Hastings. To find out more see our website.
We are looking for:
Oasis Project is recruiting a Head of Fundraising and Development. As Head of Fundraising and Development, you will work with our board of trustees, senior leadership team and staff. You will manage and develop the fundraising, communications, and marketing functions, to promote the implementation of Oasis Project’s new strategy for 2024-27. You will lead and deliver on income generation targets which support the mid and long-term sustainability of Oasis Project. You will be an experienced fundraising manager, with sound bid-writing experience who is looking to move into a senior leadership role. You will be part of an award-winning charity, with an incredible team of staff across three premises in Brighton and Hastings.
You will have:
· Fundraising experience (with trusts and foundations) working in a management level role within a voluntary sector organisation, wanting to or having progressed into senior leadership.
· Experience in financial management, budgeting skills, with a high degree of IT literacy.
· Experience in thinking strategically and developing operational business plans.
· Demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising and development role with a focus on income generation and fundraising strategy development.
· Strong leadership skills and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams of people to deliver results.
· Ability to write clear and persuasive documents including bids, marketing materials and board reports.
· Commitment to mirroring Oasis Project values in day-to-day work – collaboration, care creativity and learning.
· Proven track record of securing funding in a tough financial climate, including through trust and foundations and government contracts.
We offer:
· 28 days holiday plus bank holidays.
· Well-being support, including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with GP access.
· Paid well-being hour once a month.
· Funded monthly clinical supervision and learning and development opportunities.
· Relaxed dress code and flexible working opportunities.
Please note:
· Oasis Project is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or people from the global majority, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.
· Oasis Project is committed to lived experience being central to its service development. We welcome applications from people with relevant personal/professional experience.
How to apply:
· To find out more about the role, please visit our website or alternatively you can email us. If you would like to chat to someone about this role, please contact us via the recruitment email.
· Please email your CV and covering letter, which clearly sets out your knowledge, skills and abilities in relation to the key responsibilities outlined in the job description along with your Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring form.
· If you are having any difficulties in applying or require any of this information in a different format, please contact us and ask for Charis Bull (Admin Manager)
· The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th April 2024.
Thank you for your interest in working for the Oasis Project. We look forward to hearing from you.
Please either apply direct through Charity Job or send your CV and covering letter to our recruitment e-mail address.
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Assistant Management Accountant (part-qualified)
Circa £35,000 + benefits
6 months fixed term contract
35 hours per week (with flexible and hybrid working)
Wimbledon
The role
You will be supporting the Finance Team for CIPD and a key player tasked with producing accurate financial data to enable effective decision-making across the business.
What you’ll be doing
- Using accounting system to process and manage financial transactions related to CIPD UK and CIPD Enterprises and potentially other entities within the group. Posting transactions and month end journals in NetSuite including prepayments, accruals and revenue deferrals.
- Day to day accounting activities include managing transactions in the ledger, ensuring coding is accurate and adjusting miscoding before the month end to minimise time it takes to close the month.
- Working with others in the finance team and in teams across the business to ensure month end reporting is accurate, on time and all appropriate journals are supported.
- Completing revenue reconciliations between Netsuite and other source systems to ensure deferred and accrued income is accurate. Working with the systems accountant and financial accountant where necessary to complete this.
- Reconciliation of the Purchase Order System and goods receiving. Working with areas around the business to ensure accurate transaction recording.
- Production of the management accounts.
- Preparing supporting documentation for the year-end audit and liaising with external auditors.
- Providing support to Finance Business Partners within operational finance and operational queries from wider commercial business.
- Supporting Finance Business Partners in the budgeting and forecasting process.
What you’ll need to be successful
- Accounting experience in a similar role, with a focus on ERPs such as Oracle (NetSuite), SAP, Microsoft
- Part-qualified accountant preferred (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel (sumifs, pivot tables, vlookups) and experience of working with accounts systems
- Demonstrate integrity, a strong work ethic and a sense of urgency in executing and completing tasks
- Well organised with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote teams
- Confident communicator with high level of attention to detail
About us
We’ve been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years. We help organisations thrive by focusing on their people, supporting our economies and societies. We’re the professional body for HR, L&D, OD and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. With over 160,000 members globally – and a growing community using our research, insights and learning – we give trusted advice and offer independent thought leadership. And we are a leading voice in the call for good work that creates value for everyone.
There has never been a more interesting or important time to join us. We offer an inclusive and stimulating culture and a wide range of professional development opportunities, as well as excellent benefits such as 28 days’ holiday with an option to buy and sell days, £125 personal development allowance, access to an award winning pension scheme and a commitment to wellbeing including a cashback health scheme.
If this role describes you and your career aspirations, then click APPLY.
CIPD: valuing everyone as an individual! The CIPD define diversity as the differences in colour, ethnicity, abilities, age, gender, beliefs, interests, socioeconomic status(class), marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, geographic, academic/professional backgrounds, opinions, backgrounds, thinking, experiences, and many other personal characteristics. There is a growing body of research that shows that diverse workforce can be beneficial for decision making, innovation and problem solving as people bring a diverse range of skills and lived experiences with them. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everybody feels valued, where their talents are fully utilised and organisational and personal goals are met.
We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion and equality of outcomes in employment through recognising of how differences of age, disability, gender, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, ethnicity, colour, religion, or belief and other protected (by equalities law) and personal characteristics can advantage or disadvantage a person.
Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we would urge you to submit an application as soon as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months with likely extension, full time, 37.5 hours a week. 0.8 FTE will be considered. We are happy to explore secondment or hosting arrangements with likeminded organisations, in the UK or internationally.
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 depending on skills and experience, plus 5% employer pension contribution to INTRAC’s company pension scheme.
Location: Remote, with occasional together days and team meetings in person.
Application deadline: Midnight (UK time) Monday 15th April
About INTRAC
INTRAC exists to promote positive social change. We do this by strengthening the wider ecosystems of civil society support and also by supporting civil society organisations themselves. Through our collaborations we intend that these organisations can develop, engage with others, and do what they want to do, better. We have a global network of consultants delivering ethical and values-driven consultancy in areas such as organisational change and MEL. We also have a well-regarded training service offering open and in-house training.
About the role
As Network Development Coordinator you will play an essential part in building INTRAC’s network. This involves a range of duties to enable our network offer, focused on four broad areas:
· Coordinating a range of learning activity, exchange and community building
· Gathering insight, evidence, collective analysis for marketing and influencing
· Coordinating professional development support
· Brokering relationships and supporting consultancy opportunities
We are looking for a versatile and dynamic individual, passionate about connecting, working with and learning from people across different contexts, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. You will have experience working with or as part of networks and can demonstrate experience in building relationships, bringing people together to share perspectives and learn online. You should enjoy gathering and analysing information and telling impactful stories. You should have an interest in supporting civil society, social justice, and have energy and an eye for detail.
In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the opportunity to work with an ethical and values-based non-for-profit organisation focused on positive social change.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could your communications skills help graduates feel close to their university? Do you believe in helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get to university, and want to get people interested in life-changing research into healthcare, environmental protection and more?
The Development and Alumni Relations Office exists to support our academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.
An excellent communications professional with experience developing social media campaigns and writing for print, web and social media, the Communications Officer (Digital) will work as part of the Development and Alumni Relations (DARO) Communications Team to deliver our overall strategy, and to champion our digital activity. You will be expected to follow a brief and produce high quality impact-driven copy, video, email newsletters and digital content, appropriate for target audiences, for print and online publication, email newsletters and individual communication and will creatively and effectively use social media platforms and the DARO web presence. In addition to the core alumni audience, you will be responsible for the student and young alumni audiences. Experience in producing content for young people and international audiences, and in fundraising communications would be highly desirable.
We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.
Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme. We also have three high quality subsidised day nurseries.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.