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Location: Either in one of our global offices (Bristol or London - UK, Madagascar, Belize, Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal, Timor-Leste), or home-based within countries where Blue Ventures has administrative capacity (Mozambique, Tanzania)

Closing date for applications: 31 October 2024

Contract status: Global post, full-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: 2 years fixed term (with the possibility of extension thereafter)

Remuneration: Salaries are gross per annum and will be in line with national salary grades and experience; circa £54,048 - £72,373 (UK); circa IDR 485,003,837 - IDR 717,805,679 (Indonesia); circa KES 4,852,623 - KES 7,181,882 (Kenya); circa TZS 70,126,672 - TZS 103,787,474 (Tanzania); circa MZN 3,273,650 - MZN 4,845,001 (Mozambique); circa XOF 20,296,316 - XOF 30,725,376 (Senegal); circa USD 27,768 - USD 38,846 (Timor-Leste); circa BZD 73,087 - BZD 94,560 (Belize); circa MGA 63,076,355 - MGA 91,145,332 (net per annum; only applicable in Madagascar). 

We rebuild tropical fisheries with coastal communities

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organization that puts people first. We support coastal fishers in remote and rural communities to rebuild fisheries, restore ocean life and build lasting pathways to prosperity. Our work began two decades ago in Madagascar’s remote coastal communities and is growing globally. 

Across a dozen countries, we’re partnering with traditional fishers and community organizations to design, scale, strengthen and sustain fisheries management and conservation at the community level. We bring partners together in networks to advocate for reform, and share tools and best practices to support fishing communities across the globe. 

Summary job description

Our Technical Knowledge team oversees Blue Ventures’ technical pillars (Secure Rights, Community-Based Fisheries Management, Food Security and Financial Inclusion) and supports the use of data for decision-making, providing tools, training, and guidance to partners and Blue Ventures’ staff around the world. This team integrates expertise and deep practical experience with pragmatism and a desire to enable others to deliver lasting change, by distilling global best practices and knowledge into usable tools, appropriate training, and responsive guidance and support. The team is also responsible for delivering peer learning exchanges and knowledge-sharing events both online and face-to-face across the organisation, in addition to overseeing technical publications.

We are currently recruiting for an exceptional individual to be part of this global team, leading a critical pillar of the strategy on Community-Based Fisheries Management. This individual would oversee the development, refinement, and roll out of tools and training to support partners working with communities around the world as they establish community-based fisheries management and locally managed marine areas. These types of tools and materials include:

- Accessible tools and appropriate technologies:

Intuitive to use and readily available, including software and mobile apps for data collection and interpretation, simple decision support tools for assessment, planning, and problem resolution, and community-level materials for common activities, such as meeting facilitation guides or choice architecture to help communities decide which fish and fisheries to focus management attention on.

- Educational resources:

Manuals, guides, videos, and online materials that provide concise information and serve as self-learning tools, allowing partners to access and acquire knowledge at their own pace.

- Knowledge development:

Structured learning experiences to transfer theory to practice and enhance the background knowledge and competencies such as workshops or webinars, as well as development of good practice technical case studies and publications.

- Skill development:

Specific hands-on training, mentoring, or peer learning exchange programmes to enhance technical expertise and the skills that are relevant to the context of each pillar.

As a Global Head, the position oversees regional and national colleagues to produce and iteratively improve the technical support, ensuring globally consistent guidance, while enabling context-specific differentiation among regions. The ability to work in a diverse and geographically dispersed team and to liaise and adapt techniques across different cultures will therefore be essential. As a Global Head and part of the Technical Knowledge team the position strives for Blue Ventures’ work to be at the forefront of best practice in the sector, by learning from partners and practitioners worldwide to distill learning and experience into usable practical approaches to address the common barriers to achieving coastal fisheries reform with a strong believe in placing communities at the center of decision making.

The Blue Ventures Technical Knowledge team has a unique vantage point, gained through supporting dozens of partners working with hundreds of communities across South East Asia, the Western Indian Ocean, West Africa, and the Caribbean as well as being part of international fora and members of expert panels. As such our technical team plays a key role in identifying, collating, sharing, and transferring key insights and successful approaches, updating information, training, tools, and guidance around the world, and building a community of practice around each of the pillar themes.

At the heart of Blue Ventures’ 2030 strategy is an unwavering commitment to empowering communities through participatory data collection, feedback, and use of fisheries and ecological data for adaptive management, and playing a leadership role in our sector to make this the norm. The Global Head - Community-Based Fisheries Management will have a strong understanding and technical experience of data-driven adaptive fisheries management in the small-scale fisheries sector, with proven skills in coaching and team building skills and effective management capacity in leading a multi-disciplinary team and working cross-functionally.

Blue Ventures recognises the key roles that women play in fisheries management and conservation as fishers, gleaners, processors, sellers and negotiators and seeks to highlight the important value of their roles in the fisheries value chain, that are often invisible, so that they also benefit. An understanding of the challenges faced particularly by women in fisheries and experience of working in communities to find some practical solutions desirable for this role. The role will work in close collaboration with the Technical Knowledge team to support these goals, which includes working with fisher associations and committees to increase the participation of women in fisheries management.

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing tropical coastal fisheries and the small-scale fishing communities that depend on them. They will have practical experience of working with coastal communities in Africa, Asia or Central America, and partnering with civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, government institutions, and other stakeholders to identify and address fishing issues, placing communities at the heart of the solution.

The successful candidate will thrive in environments that are dynamic, fast-paced, collegiate, and ambitious, will have a proven track record in distilling complexity into easily interpretable material, able to deliver high-impact written work, and in communicating effectively with diverse audiences, ranging from fishing communities, practitioners, academic institutions, governments, and other technical experts.

The role entails leading an interdisciplinary and international team, with strong cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will report to Blue Ventures’ Director of Technical Knowledge and will be based in one of our regional hubs, with regular overseas travel to work with partners and field teams around the world.

The core technical scope of the role’s portfolio will include:

- Community-based fisheries management for low-resource, data-limited fisheries including fish biology, coastal ecology, fisheries science, governance and participatory management and decision making;

- Participatory assessment, management and conservation of tropical marine habitats (integrating scientific and community-based habitat mapping and monitoring, fisheries data collection and use, marine spatial ecology and coastal resource governance)

- Following and informing best practice and policy for community based small-scale fisheries management and habitat protection.

Location: Remote/home-based, with occasional travel for client work in England.

Closing date: 8.00 on Monday 30 September.​

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 2 October to Monday 7 October.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 14 October.

About the role

We're looking for associates to join our pool of consultants and trainers on a freelance basis.

​From local and national support services to green spaces, sports clubs, museums and the arts, voluntary organisations and volunteers are a vital part of communities across the country.

As the membership community for charities and voluntary organisations, NCVO has championed volunteers and the voluntary sector for over a hundred years.

​A key part of our offer is our direct support to voluntary organisations of all sizes through our consultancy and training service. We run this service as a social business, providing cost-effective and high-quality support focusing on the areas that matter most to charities. Our work generates income and valuable insights to support NCVO in achieving our mission.

​Our business is growing. We’re looking for a small number of passionate, skilled and innovative team players to work with us on a freelance basis to help us provide expert support to charities across England.

​We’re looking for support across all our consulting and training areas. We’re particularly keen to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience.

​Consultants (with training skills is a plus)

• ​Governance
• ​Strategy and impact
• ​Leadership and organisational development
• ​Volunteering strategy and management

​Trainers

• ​Charity finance
• ​Project management
• ​HR and people management
• ​Safeguarding
• ​Funding, fundraising and income strategy

​Your experience might come from the charity sector or beyond. You don’t need to have worked as a consultant before, but we need you to be a team player who is curious, analytical, and motivated to create change for our clients.

​We want to hear from a diverse range of applicants. Whether you have experience in all the areas outlined here or experience in some with a drive to learn and grow, please consider making an application.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO is fully committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our sector.

We want this to be reflected in the diversity of the people who work with us. We welcome submissions from people from all backgrounds and identities. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups in the voluntary sector and those with diverse, lived experience.

If you tell us you’re disabled (according to the Equality Act 2010) and your application meets the minimum criteria for each specification listed in the job description, we’ll interview you for the role. We’ll make reasonable adjustments during each recruitment stage to ensure it’s inclusive and works for you.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email us.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.

​If you have any queries regarding our vacancies or experience any issues applying, please email us.

About NCVO

We are the charity for charities. For over 100 years, NCVO has stood shoulder to shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action.

Our membership is made up of around 17,000 voluntary organisations across England, from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to large, far-reaching charities.

We believe that communities are strengthened by voluntary action. We therefore want charities to thrive and be empowered to deliver for people and communities.

We focus on empowering charities and volunteers by making sure they have the knowledge, tools, and resources they need. We advocate for and with our members, giving voice to those not often heard, and harnessing the collective power of partners to ensure the voluntary sector is valued.  We bring charities together so they can learn, connect, and create greater impact.

As the voluntary sector and volunteering adapt to new challenges and a changing context, so must NCVO. We are therefore prioritising work to evolve as an organisation to ensure we live our values of ambition, inclusion, openness and collaboration in everything we do internally and externally.

We have around 80 staff and income of more than £7m per year. With our members at the heart of everything we do, our mission is to unite to champion the remarkable role of charities and volunteers. Because stronger charities make for stronger communities.

NCVO is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Charity No. 225922.

Do you want to help improve people’s mental wellbeing?
At Mental Health Resource we are passionate about improving mental wellbeing in our community by providing people with information and wellbeing tools, enabling people to feel supported, and providing opportunities for social connections. We deliver high quality and effective services across West Kent providing safe spaces and person-centred mental health support.
We are a well-established, independent charity based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent and this is an exciting part-time opportunity for you to join our small and friendly team. 

The role
We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Mental Health Trainer to deliver short courses to groups of people in our community to improve their mental wellbeing. You will also deliver mental health awareness workshops to corporates and other organisations in and around the Tunbridge Wells area, and help to facilitate internal workshops with staff and volunteers. The main duties and responsibilities are:

1. Course Development:

• Design and develop short courses for specific groups of people in our community, with information and tools to enable people to manage their mental wellbeing, ensuring content is evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and relevant to diverse audiences.
• Develop workshops for corporates and other organisations on mental health and steps they can take to promote mental wellbeing in their workplace or organisation.

2. Course Delivery:

• Facilitate engaging and interactive short courses and workshops on mental health, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide practical tools and strategies for managing mental health and promoting mental wellbeing.

3. Participant Engagement:

• Foster a participatory and non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages open discussion and sharing among participants.
• Respond to participant questions and concerns with empathy and expertise.

5. Promotion:

• Work with the Marketing Manager to develop and disseminate marketing and promotional materials and activities for the short courses.
• Attend events and meetings, and deliver talks, to promote the courses, training and the work of the wider charity.

6. Evaluation and Feedback:

• Collect and analyse feedback from participants to continually improve course content and delivery, and share feedback with colleagues.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the courses and workshops and make adjustments as needed.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

You will have experience of supporting people with complex mental health issues, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong networking and presentation skills and a passion for raising awareness about mental wellbeing. As a Mental Health Trainer, you will play a crucial role in representing the charity and enhancing the mental wellbeing of our community through the delivery of engaging and informative short courses and workshops.

You will be a great team player, and someone who is friendly, collaborative and who wants to contribute to a positive charity culture.

The role is office-based, with days and hours to suit where possible, and scope for flexibility and some working from home. 

We offer an attractive benefits package including: 

• a competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave entitlement per year pro rata (plus bank holidays), which rises to 30 days after 10 years’ service 
• An additional day of leave on your birthday 
• A fully supportive working environment with regular supervision
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Ongoing training relevant to your role, and access to a range of training courses 
• Up to 4% matched pension contributions

Mental Health Resource is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with the role description and person specifications, please apply anyway, we would still love to hear from you.

If you have access needs or require reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Please note that this role is based at our Old Windsor centre.

Our expert team of canine behaviourists provide behavioural support and advice to teams within Battersea, members of the public, and the rescue organisations we work with around the world. The team design and help implement behaviour modification and training plans for dogs whilst coaching members of the canine care groups through the practical day-to-day steps. They also assist with behavioural and welfare assessments of animals who come into our centres and are on hand to help manage and provide further support with dogs with more complex behavioural needs. The team provide support to dogs during their stay at Battersea, and are also available for continued advice after rehoming.

We are now looking to recruit a Canine Behaviour and Training Advisor for our team in Old Windsor. Within this role, you will work with our operational teams in the assessment and welfare of the dogs in our care and in the provision of behavioural training and advice for staff, volunteers, customers and external organisations. You will be working as part of a care group to create behaviour modification plans, support with handling difficult dogs and make recommendations, along with the individual care group, for individual dog outcomes.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Working with our dogs and cats:
We are here for every dog and cat. Within our operational roles, this means providing the highest level of care and husbandry to our animals. Every day will be different and will sometimes involve emotionally challenging situations. Battersea has created an ethos of open conversations and carefully curated wellbeing initiatives to support our employees handling these scenarios. It is also important to note that the role is very physical and does involve a lot of manual tasks which are required to provide the exceptional standards of care to our animals. We ask you consider these aspects of the role carefully before applying.

Diversity and inclusion:
At Battersea, we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive culture in all aspects of our organisation. We aim to ensure that this pledge, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together.

By hearing from and valuing different experiences, perspectives, and contributions, we know we can provide the best expert care for every dog and cat who needs us. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from diverse ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 17th October 2024
Interview date(s): 24th & 28th October 2024

For full details, please download our recruitment pack.

All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and delivery of a 3-year train the trainer pilot programme in the chosen pilot locations in England or Scotland.

The pilot will train and equip local health care professionals, health promotion workers and local community workers with the knowledge and resources to promote breast awareness, breast screening and risk reduction messages in their own communities.

Supported by a public health development officer, train the trainer (1 based in England and 1 based in Scotland), who you’ll also line manage, you’ll lead on the development and delivery of the in-person programme, including marketing materials, resource packs and ongoing support for trainees. You’ll also identify opportunities, agree timescales and associated logistics for training delivery within the pilot areas.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is experienced in leading on the development and delivery of insightful and engaging workshops or public health focused projects, to a range of audiences from health or community-based organisations. The right candidate will have a good understanding of health inequalities, the challenges they present to health behaviours and outcomes, and be passionate about addressing these challenges. You’ll have strong communication and engagement skills and enjoy working independently and innovatively to develop successful partnerships with a range of organisations, communities and stakeholders.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

These roles involve significant travel across England (Westminster and Leicester) or Scotland (Glasgow and Lanarkshire).

Therefore, these posts can either be home based or office based at our London, or Glasgow offices (if within reasonable commuting distance).

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. In your supporting application please clearly state if you are applying for the England role or Scotland role. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact The Breast Cancer Now Recruitment Team. 

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date: 9.00am on 30 September 2024

Interview date: W/C 21 October 2024 (Ibex House, London for England Role and via MS Teams for Scotland role)

The Role 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Training Manager to join an established and well-regarded Gloucestershire disability charity to lead on the delivery of peer led Abuse Awareness, Self-Advocacy and Enablement Training for adults in Gloucestershire with learning disabilities.

Training is delivered through both individual and group training sessions across the county. 

By enabling and empowering Individuals to make decisions and act, the training will support people with a learning disability to develop the skills they need to ensure they are able to safeguard themselves from harm, contribute towards more independent living, and maintain and/or improve their health and wellbeing. 

About You 

You will be a highly motivated and engaging professional, with knowledge and experience in delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of training sessions, as well as guaranteeing the quality of delivery by the wider training team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has an interest in, knowledge and understanding of the daily challenges faced by adults with a learning disability.

The successful candidate will have a background in training or delivering in an academic environment. Direct experience of working with people with a learning disability is strongly preferred.

To be successful, you will have strong facilitation and communication skills, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. A proven ability to work collaboratively, flexibly, and virtually, is essential. 

Experience delivering programmes related to diversity and inclusion would be beneficial, in addition to a thorough understanding of safeguarding. 

The post is currently funded by Gloucestershire County Council.  

What you will be doing: 

• Leading a team to deliver our full range of bespoke training to adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire.

• Delivering the Building Circles Training to professionals and peers.

• Providing direction and prioritisation of course content in line with the Service Specification to meet the needs of those referred to the service.

• Working with the trainers and training administrator to recruit and train a team of co-trainers. 

• Ensuring all training is outcome driven and measured against key performance indicators. 

• Ensuring impact is measured and reported on to our Service Contract Managers, CEO and Board of Trustees 

• Closely collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and service providers to ensure timely intervention and support for referred individuals and groups

Duties include: 

Delivery of training to individuals and groups with a learning disability across Gloucestershire. 

Delivery of training to professionals/social workers/teaching staff across Gloucestershire

Staff training to colleagues as required

Building relationships with providers to sustain training year on year 

Recruit and line manage a team of Experts by Experience, providing them with appropriate CPD and ongoing support. 

Ensuring information shared online, social media and on our website is accurate and up to date. 

Delivery of presentations to stakeholders to raise awareness of training. 

Keeping up to date with changes in the law which are communicated via our training.

Collecting, collating, and analysing feedback from sessions in line with the Service Specification. 

Ensuring all feedback and impact data is up to date for reports to Service Contract Managers, Trustees, CEO

Management, including regular supervision sessions, for trainers and co-trainers

Responsible for accurate documentation of all disclosures and safeguarding concerns

Assist CEO with bid writing for training projects

Other duties  

Attendance at Building Circles events

Assisting with other responsibilities and workshops when required 

Key essential criteria 

Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and intellectual impairment. 

Team management skills, ideally with a background in learning and development. 

Current knowledge of effective learning and optimal environments for learning. 

Excellent written communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences. 

Excellent people skills and the ability to build constructive relationships with a wide range of people. 

A compassionate, flexible and values led individual. 

A full clean driving licence with own means of transportation. 

Why you should work for Building Circles: 

Building Circles (Registered Charity No 117838) was established in 2006 with the overarching aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in adults with learning disabilities in Gloucestershire.

The guiding focus of our work is: 

• Connecting people with learning disabilities to volunteers with shared interest to expand their friendship circles and to enjoy mainstream cultural activities. 

• Training and upskilling people with learning disabilities to understand how to stay safe in their community and online, how to have a voice and advocate for themselves and be more in control of their own health and wellbeing. 

• Supporting people with learning disabilities to access areas of personal interest to them with people other than family members and paid staff 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training and Engagement Officer to join the Norfolk and Suffolk Victim Care team and based in the Norfolk office, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

• This role is based in our Norwich office. As a Training and Engagement Officer you will:
• Develop and coordinate a range of engagement and promotion activities aligned to the priorities of the local service
• Develop referral routeways with local organisations.
• Increase community engagement and fundraising support where appropriate.
• Develop and deliver a variety of training packages to relevant community partners promoting the work of Victim Support services to increase referrals.
• Develop and expand awareness to partner agencies and community groups of the support available locally to anyone affected by crime.
• Uphold and promote the values of Victims Support and treat colleagues and service users in a fair and non-discriminatory way.
• You will need:

• Experience of presenting to, training, and developing people.
• Experience of partnership working, engaging with organisations and building relationships.
• The ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and build and sustain relationships.
• Ability to be able to work flexibly to accommodate the requirements of the role.
• Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting professionally with a range of agencies and individuals
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all data protection requirements.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Trainer

Location: Worcester based. Travel across West Mercia will be required. Hybrid working available
Contract type Fixed Term Contract
Hours 37.5
Salary £29,439 - £32,020

West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is partnering with the NHS on a pilot project to provide a range of support services for adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs

The Organisation

Purple Leaf is a trading name of West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre WMRSASC. WMRSASC has been supporting survivors of all types of sexual abuse and sexual violence for over 35 years and provides a range of services including advocacy, therapy, online and a helpline service

- Purple Leaf is an organisation dedicated to working to eradicate sexual violence through:
- Empowering individuals and organisations
- Enabling positive change through assessment, intervention and support
- Transforming working cultures and lives

The Person

We are looking for a skilled trainer who has experience of working in the sexual violence sector or an aligned field and has knowledge and understanding of sexual violence and its impact’ to join us in this critical work in preventing ongoing sexual harm. In return we can offer you specialist training, support, supervision and the opportunity of working as part of a talented team.

The Role

This exciting new role will be part of a multidisciplinary team that brings together a range of knowledge and skills to support adult survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs.

Summary of Position:

This role will be required to develop and deliver sexual violence practitioner training and support the delivery of groups for survivors of sexual violence with trauma related mental health needs.

Primary Responsibilities

- To research, develop and deliver a programme of sexual violence practitioner training for delivery in single and multiagency settings through a range of blended learning formats.
- To support the development and delivery of a programme of psychosocial education groups for survivors of sexual violence.
- To support the team is completing assessments for clients accessing the service.
- Collaborate with a range of multiagency partners to ensure the most appropriate pathway of support for the individual survivor.
- Advocate on behalf of survivors of sexual violence to ensure they can have access to a range of services based on need.
- Ensure all risk and safeguarding processes and procedures are followed.
- To promote awareness of training and group offerings for survivors with a range of multiagency partners
- To undertake evaluation and outcome meetings and data reporting to ensure continuous development of training products delivered.
- To manage booking process and associated administration for training delivery
- Represent and promote WMRSASC in meetings and events

This role is based in Worcester. The role holder will be expected to travel across West Mercia as and when there is a need.

Hybrid and flexible working is available and encouraged as part of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours/negotiable
Salary: £29,439 - £32,020 per annum pro rata

We reserve the right to close applications for this post early should enough appropriate applications be submitted.

This role is available to start from 1st September 2024 and will be fixed term until November 2025

REF-216 518

What You'll Do:

- Leadership and Prevention: Lead, inspire, and effectively deliver training including in house and open courses and the delivery of bespoke workshops in the local community.

- Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing training and promoting training courses for S&G Mind. Empowering people to build confidence, understanding and resilience whilst supporting themselves or others with mental health needs

- Quality and Leadership: As a S&G Mind Mental Health Trainer, you will lead on collecting data and evaluation forms in relation to training delivery.

Why Join Us:

• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact. Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for people in Swindon and Gloucestershire. Your leadership can make all the difference.

Are you looking for a role where you can inspire and train fundraisers to be their best? Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) is hiring for a Fundraising Training Executive to join our Fundraising Compliance Team to help ensure that our fundraisers are complying with fundraising regulations and best practices. With a focus on face to face fundraising, this is the ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic fundraising training to join our growing compliance team. 

Salary
The salary for this position is £30,619 per annum. 

As Fundraising Training Executive, you will:

• Get to travel extensively across the UK, in helping support the delivery of fundraising training and quality control activities for our face-to-face fundraisers, 
• Be working closely with our Supporter Relations team and prominent agencies managing complaints and positive feedback to ensure a good supporter experience.
• Use your ‘detective skills’ in mystery shopping our face-to-face fundraisers to ensure they are adhering to necessary fundraising regulations.
• Be part of a team who are passionate about fundraising compliance and training.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• You have knowledge of the Fundraising Code of Practice and how it applies to face-to-face fundraising 
• Some experience of training techniques which will work across different training needs and styles of learning  
• Good interpersonal and communications skills to enable effective working with third party agencies, and internal stakeholders   
• Strong attention to detail  

Please refer to the full job description below for more information. 

How to apply

Please click on the apply button where you will be taken to a short application form to complete. 

Closing Date: 7th October 2024

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)  
• A flexible approach to working arrangements.  
• Access to our enhanced pension scheme  
• Life assurance 
• Access to various health and wellbeing schemes, including the employee assistance programme. 

About The Charity 

Every day brings new challenges at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). Every day, over 750 seriously ill children from across the UK arrive for life-changing treatments. Every day, young lives hang in the balance as patients, families and staff battle the most complex illnesses. And every day, the brightest minds come together to achieve pioneering medical breakthroughs that change the lives of thousands of children – and change the world. This extraordinary hospital has always depended on charitable support to give seriously ill children the best chance to fulfil their potential. Without donations, Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity can’t help fund ground-breaking research, advanced equipment, child and family support services, and the rebuilding and refurbishment of wards and medical facilities. Our staff help to raise these vital funds for the hospital. A better future for seriously ill children starts with you.

Along with being awarded the ‘Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023’, we were delighted to be recently awarded the Charity Times Fundraising Team of the Year 2023.   
 

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 

A more diverse workforce will enable us to deliver even more impact and we particularly encourage applications from communities which are under-represented in the charity. This includes people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, disabled people or those with long-term conditions, LGBTQ+ communities, and those from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. Further information on our EDI strategy can be found here. 
 

As a Level 2 Disability Confident Committed Employer we are more than happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible throughout the recruitment process. For more information on this please contact us directly. 

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis and we reserve the right to close the role prior to the closing date, should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, you are encouraged to apply right away, to avoid disappointment.

BACKGROUND

Sundial delivers high quality education and training on harmful practices, such as female genital mutilation (FGM), “honour”-based abuse (HBA) and harmful body alterations. We offer safeguarding training for teams of professionals such as teachers, police and social workers. We also deliver lessons in schools, as well as workshops for community groups. We ensure people from FGM- and HBA- affected communities and young people are at the forefront of our work. Our training and education work is sensitive, on point and age appropriate. All of our training is delivered in pairs, with at least one facilitator being from a community affected by the harmful practice discussed in the session.

Harmful practices / topics covered in our training and lessons (not extensive list):

• FGM/C
• Forced marriage
• Spiritual abuse
• Intersectionality and domestic abuse

Healthy relationships and body image, including:

• Body image and smart phones
• The influence of pornography on young people
• The female genitalia (including learning on FGM/C and female cosmetic genital surgeries)

Job Description

You will deliver workshops on harmful practices and abuse issues to a high professional standard, together with a co-facilitator, and carry out administrative tasks as required for the effective delivery of our education programme.

Person Specification

You will ideally be from a community affected by a harmful practice such as FGM/C or “honour”-based abuse and forced marriage. This does not necessarily mean you personally have been affected, but you have a deep understanding of the issues from living in your community.

Your knowledge of the topic: You will need a strong understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG), ideally having experience working in the VAWG sector. You will have a strong understanding of some or all of the topics that we deliver, in order to deliver workshops with a high level of expertise and answer any questions during the session. A good understanding of safeguarding pathways would be desirable. Please note we are confident that someone with experience in the VAWG sector would be able to upskill themselves, with our help, if there is a topic they are not familiar with, e.g. spiritual abuse.

High level of organisation:

You will need to communicate with our Schools Coordinator to understand the details of the session, including who the session is for, any special requirements of the group and who you will be working with. You will need to link with your co-facilitator ahead of the session to have a planning meeting, including discussing the content of the session, who will deliver which parts, and any specific needs of the group. You will need to plan your own travel (reimbursed) - this can be anywhere in the Thames Valley, Birmingham or occasionally London. You may also need to link with your co-facilitator on their travel arrangements.

Administration skills:

Whilst the bookings will be made by our Schools Coordinator, you will still be expected to do some administration, such as completing records after the session.

Time management:

You will need to have excellent time management skills, including arriving at the venue in time to set up and deal with any last minute unforeseen issues which may arise (e.g. a school's firewall blocking our film materials). You will also need to deliver the content allowing enough time for each section of the training. This will require being able to effectively work with your co-facilitator. Each session should be well paced with time for questions at the end.

You as a facilitator:

It is important that you are a confident facilitator, including being comfortable to speak in front of a large group and able to project your voice. You will also need to be dynamic and engaging, facilitating activities / discussion and using high impact teaching methods to keep the group engaged. You will also need to be confident managing lots of questions or someone ‘over speaking’. You need to be thoughtful and sensitive to everyone in the room, including trying to ‘see’ everyone, and being encouraging and non-judgemental. You need to be comfortable working with adults, children and young people.

You as a leader:

You will need to be comfortable taking the lead alongside your co-facilitator. This will include directing them if there are particular sections for them to deliver, and being clear on timings. You will need to feel comfortable giving peer feedback, including on language used during the session and timings. You will need to be motivational and encouraging as a lead, keeping things positive whilst also professional.

You as a representative of Sundial:

You will need to maintain a high level of professionalism as a trainer, showing interest in the client (e.g. the school safeguarding lead who has booked the sessions) and helping to build the relationship between them and Sundial. For example, you may be asked to join the client for lunch and this can be a great opportunity to discuss the needs of the school and possibly suggest other training sessions. You will need to help the client feel confident that the session will run smoothly and that the content will be appropriate for the audience.

HOW TO APPLY

• Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in the issues the charity addresses and your relevant experience. Please also ensure your CV includes details of two referees. We will not contact your referees prior to interview.
• We strongly encourage applications from people from communities affected by harmful practices. · Applicants called to interview will be invited to deliver a presentation and complete a written task.
• The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.

Training Workshops Manager

We are looking for a Training/Workshops Manager with a deep understanding of how working with families and the principles of Positive Behaviour Support can transform the lives of people with learning disabilities whose behaviours challenge. 

Join a small and friendly UK-based charity dedicated to improving quality of life for children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour is described as challenging, and their families.

This is a hybrid-working role offering flexible working hours.

Position: Training/Workshops Manager

Location: Chatham, Kent/hybrid or remote

Hours: Part Time - 25 hours per week (days/times to be agreed)

Salary: £33 - £35K depending on experience pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date:  9am 14th October 2024. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

The Role

Join a small team who have a big impact.  The voice of family carers is at the centre of what the team does, and they are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of the children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities by:

• Championing their rights
• Providing timely information and support
• Raising awareness and understanding
• Promoting and sharing best practice

There are a bank of five workshops, each developed through co-production with families and co-delivered by a qualified practitioner and a family carer. The workshops are pivotal to sharing best practice about support for people with severe learning disabilities whose behaviours challenge with both professionals and family carers.

You will:

• Ensure that all workshops and training sessions are co-designed, co-developed, and co-delivered by both qualified practitioners and family carers with lived experience, ensuring that the content is relevant, practical, and grounded in real-world experiences.
• Oversee the delivery of these workshops, ensuring they are of high quality, engaging, and accessible to diverse audiences.
• Promote and secure bookings for workshops, leading to income generation.

About You

You will be an experienced trainer, with the skills to manage and develop a programme of five workshops, co-delivered by a bank of trainers. You will have experience of co-production with families and the skills to establish and develop relationships with a range of external stakeholders and you will be comfortable with autonomy, with the initiative to drive forward the programme of workshops.

You will have:

• Knowledge/experience of issues affecting children and/or adults with learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging
• Experience working in co-production
• Experience in workshop design

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K.

About the Organisation

The charity was set up in 1997 by Vivien Cooper OBE, the parent of a child with severe learning disabilities who displayed a range of challenging behaviours. At the time, there was no support for families like Viv’s and no adequate provision to support her son – other than almost three hundred miles away!

Crucially, families remain at the heart of the organisations work. It is their experiences that shape everything; from the direct support provided through to the family support service, to the training delivered for families and professionals, through to the rich evidence base the team bring from working with families to challenge the system and to “speak truth to power”. 

As an equal opportunity employer, the organisation would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as they are currently underrepresented in the workforce.

This role requires a Basic Disclosure Check. We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales

You may also have experience in areas such as Trainer, Facilitator, Workshop, Workshop Trainer, Education, Education Lead, Training Lead, Training Coordinator, Challenging Behaviour, Challenging Behaviour Trainer, Social Care Training, Learning Disability, Disability, Programme, Programme Facilitator, SEN, SEN Trainer, SEN Training Manager.

Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.

Part Time (25 hours) – Office based
Monday to Friday 5 hours a day 
9.00am - 2.00pm

We rely on a diverse pool of skilled and engaged volunteers to support us in delivering our service. Our volunteers are central to what we do and the volunteer coordinator has the responsibility for recruiting and supporting our volunteers, while leading on how we develop and improve volunteer’s experience and impact now and in the future. So, if you’re a good communicator with great organisational skills, we’d love to have you on board.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

Essential Requirements

• Intermediate understanding of Google/Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel
• Experience of managing staff and/or volunteers
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
• A self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively
• Creative flair and an ability to work imaginatively
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks
• Ability to deal with information in a confidential manner and respond with sensitivity to the opinions of others
• Experience of working in a voluntary sector setting
• Ability to work on own initiative, to organise work and meet deadlines
• Excellent listening skills and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to manage a range of objectives
• Experience of delivering training or public communication
• Flexible and non-judgemental approach to people and work.
• Awareness of and commitment to all aspects of anti-discriminatory practice.

Please click 'apply' to download the full job spec.

Closing date: Sunday 15th Sepember 2024 at midnight 

Women’s Aid in Luton is a dedicated charity committed to supporting women and children exposed to gender-based violence and exploitation. Our mission is to ensure they are safe and have access to the necessary intervention, support, and advice to live free from fear and harm.

Our core values are diversity and inclusion, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation. Our team members embody these values daily, striving to practice in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner and fostering professional cultures that recognise and challenge oppression in all forms.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for an Education & Training/Volunteer Coordinator to join our team.

Where: Luton

Hours:  15 hrs per week

Salary:  £11,700 per annum dependent on experience

About the role:

• Oversee the day-to-day administration and supervision of volunteers.
• Coordinate the educational and training programme offered by Women’s Aid in Luton.

About You

• You are deeply committed to supporting women and children affected by gender-based violence and exploitation.
•  You have previous experience in volunteer coordination, education, or training roles, preferably within the charity sector.
• ·Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• ·Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging and motivating volunteers and stakeholders.
• You work well in a collaborative environment and are able to build positive relationships with team members and volunteers
• You have a proactive approach to problem-solving and can handle challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.
• You are dedicated to practicing in an anti-racist and anti-discriminatory manner, recognizing and challenging oppression in all forms.

What we will give to you:

Women’s Aid in Luton is a workplace where you are respected, and your wellbeing comes first.

Below are some of the benefits that we offer as an employer.

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide access to a wide range of health services including dental, optical, and practitioner services such as physiotherapy, chiropractic, and more. We also provide free health coverage for employees' children under 18, making sure the whole family is supported.
• 24/7 GP Support: Our employees have around-the-clock access to GP advice lines and virtual doctor services.
• Free Counselling: We prioritise mental health by providing a 24/7 counselling hotline and up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and access to clinical supervision
• Prescription Reimbursements: Employees can get reimbursements for NHS prescriptions, reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
• Personal Accident Cover: Our employees are safeguarded against permanent disability, accidental death, and dental trauma with our personal accident cover.
• Exclusive Discounts: Working with us gives access to an array of exclusive discounts on food shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, dining out, tech, travel, and more.
• Life Event Support: We offer financial support during significant life events with our Birth & Adoption Grant.
• A friendly and supportive team
• A monthly paid wellbeing hour
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please read attached Job Description and Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities 

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to schedule 9 part 1)

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Women’s Aid in Luton, then we’d love to talk to you.