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The National Homicide Service is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day. We currently have an opportunity for a Caseworker to join our Remote Working Team. This role is home-based working 37.5 hours per week
This is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and eyewitness to murder and manslaughter.
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:
The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no two days are the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will need to be extremely organised and able work independently and as well as being a pro-active, supportive member of a team open to developing your personal resilience.
You will work closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, you will provide a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System. You will provide support to families by phone and Zoom when their usual Homicide Caseworker is unavailable. You will complete needs assessments, and will coordinate and deliver a tailored package of support alongside our commissioned providers and other key stakeholders.
You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards. This role is part of our remote working team and so you will be home-based, however you will need to be able to travel to work meetings and to attend training as required.
You will need:
- Effective verbal & written communication skills
- Experience delivering services within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting
- Good organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively
- To work independently & as part of a team
- Ability to build relationships with both interenal & external stakeholders
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. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.
We looking 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.
Purpose of the job/About the role
Join Dementia UK as a Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager helping to champion effective compliance including finance, fundraising and clinical governance requirements. You will provide advice to colleagues on compliance matters and will ensure that we are run in a way that optimises efficiency and effectiveness.
As part of the Governance, Compliance and Risk team, you will drive the Charity’s Compliance and Quality Assurance agenda ensuring our services remain in line with our purpose, and ultimately supporting our commitment to beneficiaries, staff, and other stakeholders.
Working closely with Senior Management Team (SMT) colleagues, including the Head of Clinical Effectiveness you will attend relevant meetings, to ensure compliance and improvement at service level, supporting the implementation of quality improvement plans. You will undertake compliance checks and second line of defence audits, as part of the Charity’s Enterprise Risk Management framework. As well as conduct compliance audits on policies, processes, and procedures, overseeing the Dementia UK Complaints log, and collaborate with colleagues across the Charity to ensure effective complaint resolution.
The ideal candidate will be results-driven, analytical, and adept at problem-solving, with a passion for compliance, regulations, and quality assurance. You should have an understanding of risk management and prior experience in compliance, with a strong grasp of relevant charity requirements and regulations, including clinical, fundraising, and financial standards. A good understanding of health and social care systems, with experience in an NHS or healthcare setting, is also essential.
If this sounds like you, join us in making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.
Our Culture
In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.
Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a brilliant, organised and proactive person, a qualified accountant, to join our small and committed team working closely with the chair of Trustees to promote the smooth running of the charity, its grant-making projects and remote office (finance, bookkeeping, HR and IT systems etc). The post is for an independent worker comfortable working remotely. The anticipated hours can be arranged to meet both the charity’s and your needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home based with frequent travel to projects in Hucknall, Broxtowe-Aspley, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield and soon to be opening in Leicester in 2024.
As Regional Manager you will represent, manage and co-ordinate FoodCycle meals for your allocated regional Projects. Our Projects are spaces where volunteers are empowered to run their own community meals using surplus food. You will manage local relationships with venues, community partners, supermarkets and volunteer recruitment channels to enable this to happen. You will continually be looking to increase our impact by working towards targets of increased meals served to our guests, expanding our existing Projects and setting up new ones within East Midlands.
An excellent communicator, you will manage the volunteers at each Project ensuring they are trained, supported and on-message with FoodCycle strategy. You will have experience of recruiting and managing volunteers, as well as programme development and delivery.
This role will require some attendance at our Community Meals projects, to support with delivery as necessary, which will include evening and weekend work. A full driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this exciting role.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 working days (this includes 3.5 days for the Christmas close down) plus additional holiday for length of service, up to a maximum of 30 days (pro-rata for part-time). Our healthcare package allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply:Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website.
Deadline for your application:11.59pm on Monday 24 June 2024.
Interview process: Shortlisted candidates will need to complete a 30 minute task prior to being invited to interview (likely to be sent between 24 – 26 June)
Interviews: planned for Tuesday 2 July.
Inclusivity: FoodCycle is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim support homicide service is looking for a family homicide caseworker based in South Wales. To work 37.5hrs a week Monday to Friday
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:
You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.
You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.
As a fully trained Homicide Family Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.
You will need to be able to travel to home visits within, and occasionally outside of area, and therefore a driving license and use of a car are essential. You will be reimbursed for all travel costs.
Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application. You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
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. Please give examples where appropriate, and show your aptitude for post. Please ensure you answer each shortlisting criteria including the need to drive and have your own mode of transport.
We looking 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.
Where will I be working?
Your role will be for a renowned not-for-profit company which cares for many historical monuments, buildings and places in and around the UK. Through those places, this organisation takes the rich history of England to 10 million visitors every year.
Your new role
As the Executive Assistant, by supporting the Director of Development, you will be playing a vital role in also looking after some of the greatest places in England so that they can be enjoyed today and for generations to come. You'll find it's a workplace like no other - taking you behind the scenes of these extraordinary sites and supporting you to share your ideas, inspire others and make a difference!!! What you'll need to succeed
- Experience of office organisation and administration, in a busy office, and at an executive level.
- Experience of working for a senior executive director.
- Experience of working with external stakeholders, including trustees, Non-Executive Directors and people of influence.
- Experience of supporting a director frequently travelling and working away from the main office.
- Experience of organising large meetings and conferences with a range of important and influential stakeholders.
Skills and knowledge required - Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads
- Knowledge of and awareness of the workings of a charity
- Excellent standard of written and spoken English, editing and proofreading skills
- Good computer skills, including the ability to use the full range of Microsoft Office applications, including Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- The ability to write accurate and clear minutes
- The ability to prepare briefing materials
What you'll get in return
- Hybrid/remote working
- £19 - £21 per hour depending on experience
- Ongoing contract
- Flexible working
- Great networking and strong connections
- Immediate start
What you need to do now
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please include your notice period and anticipated salary in your cover letter.
Note: Three years experience in a charity fundraising role is required
Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Manager
Contract: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Anywhere in the UK, we are a parent-friendly, remote-first organisation
Our mission is to support and champion how parents can participate in education and have their voices heard.We are a powerful force for good in education in the UK, that strives to bring homes and schools together for the good of all children and society.We have ambitious plans to increase our impact and have established a central fundraising strategy for the first time.Therefore, we are looking for an experienced Corporate Partnerships Manager to play a key role in securing ambitious partnerships that deliver both income and added value for Parentkind.
Parentkind has been active in corporate fundraising for less than one year but has already delivered partnerships totalling multiple seven figures in value. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing fundraising team and help to develop our successful corporate partnerships department even further. We are looking for someone with experience in securing a range of partnerships (including COTY, corporate grants, sponsorship, commercial and strategic relationships) with regional and national businesses with the capacity bank income at a 5, 6 and 7-figure level. You will be tenacious in your prospect research, and comfortable to package up creative propositions and compelling proposals tailored to each organisation's objectives.
If you are excited by the opportunity to build something transformational alongside passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
You’ll have
- A minimum of 3 years experience in a business development or sales role
- Demonstrable experience in developing mutually beneficial partnerships
- A strong track record of meeting and exceeding financial targets
- A tenacious approach to research and prospecting
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality applications, proposals and presentations
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
You’ll get
- To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
- To help build a corporate partnerships fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
- Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
- 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
- A package which includes 'Online GP appointments', 'long-term income protection insurance for ill health (2 years at 75%), 'Death in Service Insurance at 4x income' and more.
How to apply
A job description is attached to this listing.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Corporate Partnerships, Georgie Stanton, at georgie dot stanton at parentkind dot org.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 9am 29th June.
Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications received after the deadline.
Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis via video conference.
Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally.We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people.The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application.It will have no bearing on your application.
Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities.Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.
More about Parentkind
Parentkind is a national federated charity that aims to advance education by encouraging the fullest cooperation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies.We are proud to be the leading membership organisation for parent teacher associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Parentkind seeks to represent all these parent groups as they strive to help every child in their school and we support our 12,500 members to raise £122m annually.
As well as helping parent groups on the ground, we provide resources to support parent participation in education at school and home so that every child can thrive and reach their potential.Ultimately, we want more parents to be empowered to be involved and engaged in their child’s education.The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations.
We are working towards a future where this is considered an essential ingredient in the success of our children’s education by society, schools and parents themselves by:
·Engaging and inspiring individual parents
·Supporting our PTA and other member associations and growing the number if PTAs across the UK
·Helping schools be parent-friendly through guidance and training
·Working with partners
·Championing the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing education sector interests and policymakers.
The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Please identify your notice period and salary expectation in your cover letter.
Note: Unfortunately we cannot support applications from international candidates at this time
Job Title: Trust Fundraising Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Anywhere in the UK, we are a remote-first organisation
Our mission is to tirelessly support and champion how parents can participate in education and have their voices heard. We want to be a powerful force for good in education in the UK that strives to bring homes and schools together for the good of all children and society. We have ambitious plans to increase our impact and are establishing a central fundraising strategy for the first time. Therefore, we are looking for an experienced trust fundraiser to play a key role in delivering organisational growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fledgling Fundraising Team and develop a trust fundraising programme from the ground up. We are looking for someone with experience in raising funds from trusts and foundations, who is an excellent communicator - spoken and written – and who can undertake research to effectively identify appropriate prospects. You will help to develop our case for support and develop a suite of proposals and reports that will convey to funders what Parentkind does, what the parents and schools we work with want, and how we support them. Attention to detail is key, as is the ability to manage your time and prioritise your work.
If you are excited by the potential for helping to establish a brand-new fundraising team and the opportunity to build something transformational alongside passionate and committed colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
You’ll have
- A minimum of two years of experience in trust fundraising
- Demonstrable success in securing four and five-figure gifts
- Experience in managing funder relationships, and developing them into longer-term partnerships
- Strong research skills to help identify suitable prospects whose mission aligns with Parentkind
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Excellent communication skills - strong attention to detail and the ability to produce high-quality written applications, and proposals and deliver impactful presentations
You’ll get
- To join a fast-moving charity with an exciting future
- To help build a trust fundraising function from scratch, playing a key role in driving forward the charity’s strategy and shaping our fundraising activity
- Remote working full-time with a great online team culture
- 25 days holiday in addition to UK public holidays.
How to apply
A job description is attached to this listing.
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter through CharityJob, outlining your motivations for applying for the role and how you meet the Person Specifications.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please contact the Head of Grants, Seth Bara, at seth dot bara at parentkind dot org.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm Friday 28th June 2024
Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications received after the deadline.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via video conference.
Parentkind is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and we ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally. We would be grateful if you would complete the equal opportunities monitoring questions when applying online to help us check that we are carrying out our policy of equal opportunities for all people. The information will be kept confidential and will be separate from your application. It will have no bearing on your application.
Parentkind is committed to meeting the needs of applicants with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to your application or interview process.
More about Parentkind
Parentkind is a national federated charity that aims to advance education by encouraging the fullest cooperation between home and school, education authorities, central government and all other interested parties and bodies. We are proud to be the leading membership organisation for parent teacher associations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Parentkind seeks to represent all these parent groups as they strive to help every child in their school and we support our 12,500 members to raise £122m annually.
As well as helping parent groups on the ground, we provide resources to support parent participation in education at school and home so that every child can thrive and reach their potential. Ultimately, we want more parents to be empowered to be involved and engaged in their child’s education. The evidence is clear that parental participation in education benefits children in schools and society and increases the opportunities for social mobility for our younger generations.
We are working towards a future where this is considered an essential ingredient in the success of our children’s education by society, schools and parents themselves by:
- Engaging and inspiring individual parents
- Supporting our PTA and other member associations and growing the number if PTAs across the UK
- Helping schools be parent-friendly through guidance and training
- Working with partners
- Championing the role of those with parental responsibility in their child’s education through our research and by influencing education sector interests and policymakers.
The charity's impact is significant, and our work ensures that parent and carer voices are heard at a local, regional, and national level.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
The coordinator roles are vital components of this project. We want to attract candidates from the North West of England with sound local knowledge and willing/able to travel in the region - these will be important parts of this job.
Purpose of the roles:
- To be responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of Neighbourhood Watch’s partner project involving Neighbourhood Watch volunteers within the North West.
- Delivering training to volunteers so they can deliver information sessions to community groups.
- Organising community events where information sessions are delivered by volunteers.
- Ensuring information sessions are delivered to the highest and consistent standards, and that feedback requests are acted upon swiftly.
Hours of employment are:
0.8FTE (28 hours per week)
12 month fixed term contract. Core hours are 10am-12pm and 2-4pm with an unpaid lunch break.
Neighbourhood Watch is looking for someone who can develop a strong volunteering base and support them. The ideal candidate will be a good self-starter and have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and recruit excellent volunteers and mentors who can contribute to the work.
The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Neighbourhood Watch does and the positive effect it has on the community. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. The successful applicant will need access to transport. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Neighbourhood Watch’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, and personable.
They will be passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community.
Who you are:
You will be passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community, a proactive team member who is enthusiastic about volunteering and can motivate and inspire a team of volunteers.
You’ll be good at:
- communicating vision and values to individuals and large groups
- recruiting and inspiring volunteers
- managing your own time and workload
- working in a geographically dispersed team
You’ll be:
- passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community
- very approachable, responsible, reliable and personable
You’ll have:
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to the aims and values of Neighbourhood Watch.
- A clear understanding and demonstrable commitment to promotion of equality and diversity
- A full, clean UK driving license and use of a car
You’ll have experience of:
- Coordinating volunteers
Benefits of working for Neighbourhood Watch include:
- Flexible working hours
- Stakeholder Pension
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
Our mission is to support and enable individuals and communities to be connected, active and safe, which increases wellbeing and minimises crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
The Volunteer Coordinator roles are vital components of this project. We want to attract candidates from the East of England with sound local knowledge (who are able to travel around the area) both of which will be important parts of this job.
Purpose of the role:
- To be responsible for the development, coordination, and delivery of Neighbourhood Watch’s partner project involving Neighbourhood Watch volunteers within one of the regional areas.
- Delivering training to volunteers so they can deliver information sessions to community groups.
- Organising community events where information sessions are delivered by volunteers.
- Ensuring information sessions are delivered to the highest and consistent standards, and that feedback requests are acted upon swiftly.
Hours of employment are:
East of England 0.8FTE (28 hours per week)
12 month fixed term contract. Core hours are 10am-12pm and 2-4pm with an unpaid lunch break.
Neighbourhood Watch is looking for someone who can develop a strong volunteering base and support them. The ideal candidate will be a good self-starter and have exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and recruit excellent volunteers and mentors who can contribute to the work.
The successful applicant will be motivated and passionate about the work that Neighbourhood Watch does and the positive effect it has on the community. They will be very approachable and enjoy working as part of a wider team but also able to manage their own time and workload. The successful applicant will need access to transport. The successful applicant will have a personal style that is in line with Neighbourhood Watch’s vision and values. Someone who is supportive, approachable, responsible, reliable, and personable.
They will be passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community.
Who you are:
You will be passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community, a proactive team member who is enthusiastic about volunteering and can motivate and inspire a team of volunteers.
You’ll be good at:
- communicating vision and values to individuals and large groups
- recruiting and inspiring volunteers
- managing your own time and workload
- working in a geographically dispersed team
You’ll be:
- passionate about the role of volunteers within the crime prevention community
- very approachable, responsible, reliable and personable
You’ll have
- A strong and demonstrable commitment to the aims and values of Neighbourhood Watch.
- A clear understanding and demonstrable commitment to promotion of equality and diversity
- A full, clean UK driving license and use of a car
You’ll have experience of:
- Coordinating volunteers
Benefits of working for Neighbourhood Watch include:
- Flexible working hours
- Stakeholder Pension
- Cyclescheme
- Techscheme
Our mission is to support and enable individuals and communities to be connected, active and safe, which increases wellbeing and minimises crime.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing date for applications: 14 July 2024, 23:59 (BST)
Organisation: Scriptoria Sustainable Development Solutions
Contract: Full time, permanent
Location: Flexible (UK only): Remote and/or London office, plus possible business travel
Salary: £35,000–£38,000 (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Are you ready to leverage your communications skills and strategic thinking in an exciting role? Join our dynamic and friendly team at Scriptoria as a Communications Strategist and Writer! You'll create impactful content for top-tier international development and research organisations around the world, working with leading experts in diverse fields such as agriculture, water resources, climate change and health. Your ability to navigate and engage with a variety of subjects will be key to this role, making every project an engaging and rewarding experience.
Who we are
Scriptoria is a values-driven, ethically focused company that has a strong international reputation for excellence. We specialise in helping clients around the world to tackle sustainable development, poverty reduction, health, and climate and environmental issues. Our Communications, Consulting, Data and Training teams focus on knowledge management, data management and communications to help research, international development, government and other organisations better manage information and communicate their findings.
Who we’re looking for
We are seeking a talented and experienced communications strategist and writer, with a background in sustainable development, science or health communications, to join our Communications Services team. You will be educated to degree level – if you have a postgraduate qualification in a subject area relevant to our work, even better. We are looking for someone with a passion for making a difference through communications, with a friendly, outgoing personality. You’ll be interested in engaging strategically with international development and research projects to showcase results and enhance the impact of their work. You will also be encouraged to contribute to company-wide strategy and business development.
Your role will include:
- Developing and implementing communications, campaign and event strategies: you will develop and drive forward strategies and implementation plans to help organisations define their communications objectives and translate them into achievable outcomes.
- Writing and advising clients: you will write (and edit) copy for a wide range of materials and subject areas, and provide clients with advice on communications materials and approaches to best meet their needs.
- Generating new projects and business: you’ll have the opportunity to define your own role by supporting the team in generating strategic business opportunities – meeting clients and helping them to fully understand the benefits that working with Scriptoria brings.
Working at Scriptoria
The role offers the opportunity to get involved in a variety of projects, gain experience in different areas and contribute to the diverse range of services that Scriptoria provides.
Our staff have the flexibility to work wholly or partly from home or from our office in Tooting, South-West London, during regular operational hours (08:30–17:30). If working from home, staff must have a working environment suitable for holding video-call meetings with clients. Wherever you work, you will interact regularly with other team members to share skills and exchange ideas.
You will have 25 days of annual leave per year, plus public holidays.
Key skills and experience
- A degree in a subject area relevant to our work. A postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.
- A minimum of five years’ experience, together with a track record in developing communications, campaign and event strategies, and advising clients on their implementation.
- Experience in presenting to groups and facilitating workshops. Enthusiasm to travel would be a big advantage.
- Extensive experience as a writer in the areas of sustainable development, science or health, with a demonstrated flair for writing compelling, engaging text that effectively communicates key messages.
- A proven ability to develop and work to a brief, analyse and synthesise source materials and convey complex and technical information to non-specialist audiences.
- Excellent attention to detail, and the ability to copyedit and proofread documents.
- Strong project management skills and the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and cope flexibly with a range of jobs to meet (and exceed) client expectations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation was set up by late rugby legend, Doddie Weir, who was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) in 2017. A devastating disease with no effective treatments and no cure, each of us have a lifetime risk of developing MND of 1:300. The condition takes the life of one third within a year of diagnosis and half within two years.
The Foundation has a single, clear vision: a world free of MND. Funding research lies at the heart of everything we do; it’s what allows world-leading experts to investigate potential drugs, expedite new treatments and, fundamentally, work towards finding a cure for this disease. In April 2023, we launched our ambitious new research strategy “Catalysing a Cure” which outlines our continued commitment to our vision and to all the people affected by MND.
The Director of Research is a key position in the organisation that leads our research activities, managing a small team as we invest in a prioritised and focused research portfolio. Working alongside the CEO and senior leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing our research strategy, programmes and initiatives. Knowledge of the research grants system is essential; we’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running. Strong communication skills are also central to this role; influencing and relationship building will come naturally to you.
Key responsibilities will include:
Research strategy and vision
- Monitoring progress against the Foundation’s research strategy.
- Driving strategic excellence across our research portfolio.
- Drafting and implementing an annual research action plan in line with the research strategy, business requirements, opportunities and challenges.
- Evaluating the impact of the research we fund.
- Ensuring the Foundation has the expertise it needs to support its research programme.
- Ensuring the Foundation is at the forefront of new research approaches, methodologies and funding models.
- Exploiting the Foundation’s commercial opportunities, where appropriate to do so.
Overseeing our research investment portfolio, programmes and initiatives
- Oversight and implementation of our competitive funding schemes, networks and collaborations
- Oversight and accountability for legal, contracts, IP, commercial, processes, peer review, reporting, metrics and impact.
- Ensuring all funded projects continue to meet our goals and financial requirements.
- Developing an excellent understanding of the MND field and using scientific expertise and knowledge to guide decisions regarding research investments.
Research advocacy and policy
- Understanding policy and its impact on MND research and influencing the design, implementation and monitoring of relevant policy and related initiatives as appropriate.
- Providing thought leadership, insight, content for Foundation materials, etc. to demonstrate our expertise and position in the MND community and to increase awareness and understanding of MND.
- Reviewing relevant published research and outlining the impact for the Foundation and the MND community.
Research communications
- Overseeing a research communications strategy to ensure we engage our supporters with the research we fund as well as wider developments in the research landscape.
- Communicating research developments, insights, and critical milestones, both internally to the Foundation and external audiences.
Strategic partnerships and external relations
- Identifying and establishing strategic partnerships and relationships with organisations and critical decision-makers etc. implicated directly or indirectly in MND research and specifically our research plans.
- Representing the organisation at national and international research meetings as required. This will include the 35th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Vancouver from 6-9 December 2024.
- Participation in speaking engagements and steering groups and committees etc.
- Acting as spokesperson for the Foundation on all research matters.
Team management and cross-functional activities
- Ensuring an appropriate team structure with the skills and drive to deliver on our ambitions research plans, providing ongoing coaching, feedback and support to build their capacity to further the mission of the organisation.
- Serve as part of the organisation’s leadership team and contribute to the development and execution of strategic decisions.
- Providing clear direction and leadership to the team, acting as a coach and mentor, to ensure they are highly motivated, with performance and personal development plans in place.
- Developing team capacity and competency through training, on-the-job-development, effective performance management and external training where cost-effective.
- Work with the senior leadership team providing input on decision-making regarding operational activities that support the Foundation’s aims linked to the research strategy.
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to develop and implement a philanthropy strategy.
- Ensuring that our research objectives are inextricably linked to communications and marketing, and income generation plans.
- Working with other team members in the Foundation to ensure their research requirements feed into the research programme.
Research budget
- Ensuring our expanding programme of Foundation-funded research delivers maximum impact and uses our funds in the most effective way.
- Managing the research budget and overseeing the financial aspects of all funded research projects.
- For more information on the role and person specification, please view the linked job pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of research, farming and policy working as part of the GFM team to support the development of the GFM framework and its application on farm, in the food supply chain, for education and learning, policy and finance.
Reporting to the Head of Research of the SFT, you will join the GFM team responsible for a wide range of trials, in the UK and internationally. These include Defra Elms pilots, farm cluster groups, supply chain trials, and international trials delivered as partners of Regen10. Our trials test the application of the framework and the use of the GFM by other stakeholders.
You will work collaboratively with the trials team managers supporting the design, evaluation and timely delivery of trials. You will lead the quantitative and qualitative analysis of results and the design and reporting of feedback from participants, working with project partners, our trials team, and the wider SFT team to achieve and communicate outcomes. You will provide technical support to the team for the current GFM assessment and work with them and other project partners on the continuing development of sustainability assessments and data collection methodologies for application nationally and internationally.
The postholder will also have the opportunity to contribute to related work on the conceptual development and application of the framework in different contexts.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the team of trials managers responsible for a wide range of GFM trials, in the UK and internationally.
- Lead on the quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpretation of results and the design and reporting of feedbacfrom participants.
- Support the reporting and communication of results, leading the writing of key reports for stakeholders as needed.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments used for the trials nationally and internationally - providing technical support including around data management, cleaning and extraction.
- Support the design and facilitation of workshops for trial farmers and farm advisors.
- Support the team to deliver their trials and meet trial deadlines, whilst sharing best practice and learnings across the team to build on the skills and strengths of the team across all trials.
- Contribute to GFM framework development and its application beyond the trials.
- Support the development of learning resources to explain farm sustainability and sustainability assessments to farmers using the GFM framework.
- Contribute to peer reviewed journal article(s) on the value of framework for building farm advisor / farmer knowledge and support for farm sustainability, and on adding a state-of-the-system approach to certification assessments.
- Work with project partners, our trials team, and the wider Global Farm Metric team to achieve and communicate our GFM mission and outcomes.
Relationships:
- Contribute to discussion and review of metrics and GFM team outputs and planning.
- Attend internal meetings on-line and in-person to share and discuss progress.
- Engage with external organisations as required to support and promote the GFM and the trials.
- Attend external meetings and events to present work as required (mainly in the UK, potentially EU)
- Work with the wider GFM and SFT team to support related work when needed.
- Engage with our externals partners and consultants to identify potential for collaboration and avoid duplication in related areas of work.
- Engage with the Regen10 Frameworks Hub team and contribute to discussions, planning and reports.
Specifically, we are looking for candidates who have experience with and can demonstrate the following:
- Masters level qualification (or degree level with 2-3 years relevant workplace experience) in a subject area related to food and farming
- Good knowledge and practical experience of UK farming and farm sustainability.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills.
- Experience in developing, delivering, or researching farm sustainability assessments including knowledge of LCA and similar impact assessment approaches.
- Competence in the use of Excel and other packages to collect, manage, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
- Ability to create simple coding for data management, analysis and display an advantage
- Experience of delivering high quality, robust reports and written materials for different audiences
- Experience of engagement with farmers and/or farm advisors (desirable).
- Experience of contributing to peer reviewed publication (desirable).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced project delivery setting.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently, planning and managing workloads and meeting deadlines
- Ability and willingness to work within teams collaboratively to deliver outputs.
- Personal commitment to driving the transition towards more resilient and sustainable farming systems, with and an understanding of the needs and concerns of the farming community.
Location: Remote/home working in the UK, but some travel within the UK (office Bristol, London) and potentially the EU for meetings and events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Our partner is a nonprofit organization providing accessible & effective mental health interventions for youths. They are seeking a part-time CFO to add expertise and oversight of their finance function to ensure financial sustainability. This role is a really interesting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to shape the finance function of a young, but growing organisation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
- Qualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on.
- Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit.
- Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable.
- Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making.
- Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff.
- Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days/week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.
Would you like the opportunity to work in our fast growing energy team? Do you have experience of giving advice on energy related matters or other enquiry areas such as debt and welfare benefits?
Being a member of the energy team involves giving advice via telephone and email to reduce fuel poverty. This can include advising on energy efficiency measures and dealing with fuel debt as well as providing advice on income maximisation and checking welfare benefit entitlement.
We are looking for individuals with a strong sense of commitment and who can work flexibly for our many different energy contracts. The successful candidate will have excellent listening and questioning skills as well as the ability to use IT in the provision of advice. If you could contribute to the ongoing success of the energy team and if you want to learn from the very best, then this could be the perfect role for you!
The role can be fully remote, from anywhere in the UK, for the right candidate or based in any one of the following offices across North Yorkshire: Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate or Skipton.
For more details please view the job pack and application guidance notes on our website via the Apply button.
Applications closing date: 1 July 2024 (9.00am)
Reserved interview dates: 8 – 9 July 2024