Jobs in Yorkshire And The Humber

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about the care and conservation of historic buildings who will ensure the delivery of the maintenance programme at over 100 grade I and II* listed churches in the North of England. This is a home-based role, with regular travel across the North region.

Working within the national conservation team and alongside the conservation projects manager, you will be the main point of contact for all maintenance related issues, liaising closely with contractors, local groups and volunteers, and developing volunteer training programmes in church maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning. 

You will have previous experience in the field of historic buildings maintenance, repair or property management. You will be an effective communicator, be able to plan and deliver your own workload and also work as part of a team. As you’ll be working on churches throughout the North of England it is essential you have a full driving licence. 

We would be delighted to hear from you, if you’d like to talk to us about this role before you apply please contact Craig McHugh, Conservation Projects Manager. 

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our website to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.

Please note direct applications via email cannot be accepted for this role; only applications submitted through our recruitment portal will be considered.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 15th December 2023, 12 midnight.

The interviews will take place in Manchester on Tuesday 9th January 2024.

Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically been chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

About the role:

We have been awarded a Department for Education contract to deliver high quality training to kinship carers across England, which will complement our existing progammes and services, including our national Peer-to-Peer Programme, innovative programmes commissioned by local authorities in England and Wales and our free information and advice services including Kinship Compass.

In order to reach and support more kinship carers with these programmes and services, we are building a new Marketing Team – comprising a Head of Marketing, Marketing Manager and Marketing Officer - to develop and deliver integrated, strategic and creative marketing campaigns and strategies.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, senior-level marketeer with a strong track record in overseeing the development and delivery of effective and successful multi-channel marketing strategies targeted at a range of audiences to join us as our Head of Marketing. We’re looking for someone excited to hit the ground running in developing a new team and function, and who is able to plan strategically and creatively about how to maximise engagement and acquisition with a small in-house team. You will play a crucial role in supporting Kinship’s growth including through income generation, by increasing brand awareness and developing compelling marketing offers for key audiences including kinship carers, local authorities and referral partners.

A strategic thinker and natural collaborator, you’ll be able to work across the organisation to develop integrated marketing strategies and plans across all of Kinship’s services and programmes, and ensure these align with our wider external communications, including to our Kinship Community of around 12,000 carers. You’ll also be comfortable getting involved in the operational delivery of our marketing plans, supporting your team of two and demonstrating an insight and audience-led approach to both digital and offline marketing, thriving in an environment where you’ll be responsible for overseeing the progress of various strands of marketing activity.

You will have significant experience in leading marketing teams in the charity sector, and have demonstrable experience in delivering successful, engaging marketing strategies in-house. You will have experience of operating at a senior management level – perhaps as a Senior Manager, Head of or other senior-level role, adept at working with senior level internal and external stakeholders.

We will guarantee interviews to any candidates with experience of kinship care (either of being in kinship care or of being a kinship carer) who demonstrate that they meet the essential skills and experience outlined below.

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity! 

To apply:

Please apply for this role through BeApplied. You will be asked to answer four questions and attach your CV. You will have max 250 words per answer.

1. Tell us why you’re interested in working for Kinship in this role. Please also include how your personal values align with ours - Step up, Be stronger together, Be bold and Put people first.
2. If you were offered the role, what would your priority actions be in the first three months and why? Tell us about what you’d need to find out and what would be your approach to the role?
3. How would you ensure your team are motivated, high performing and happy in their role?
4. This role will involve working with a wide range of stakeholders across the kinship care landscape, to gather views, insights and contributions. How would you go about identifying, listening to and working with stakeholders and seeking consensus? What would you do when consensus cannot be reached?

Application deadline: 9:00am on Monday 11 December 2023

1st interview date: Friday 15 December 2023 (online)

2nd interview date: Monday 18 December 2023 – in-person (Vauxhall). The interview process will be two stages online (on Zoom) and for the second interview you will be asked to create a presentation (you will hold full copyright and ownership of the presentation and contents) and there will be a timed written task.

About the role:

The first national strategy for kinship care in England is expected soon, and the focus on kinship care is growing. We have an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic and strategic network builder to join us at a time of change and opportunity.

You’ll seize opportunities to influence positive change, leading on the design and delivery of targeted strategies to develop and co-ordinate strong and collaborative relationships with local authorities and other services supporting kinship families in England. You’ll lead on mapping local and national services, developing effective partnerships and connecting the ecosystem of support for kinship families so they can more easily find the support they need.

You’ll have a particular focus on developing relationships with local authorities to support the successful delivery of our new national Kinship Carer Training and Support Service, funded by the Department for Education (from October 2023 for 18 months with potential extensions up until March 2027), as well as generating opportunities for our growing peer support network and Kinship’s wider portfolio of services.

You’ll combine strategic planning with an ability to model a new way of working that is centred on partnerships, collaboration and excellent use of our Salesforce CRM. Leading a new team of two regional Network Development Managers, each of you will be responsible for delivery of your plan in one region in England (North, Midlands and South). You’ll also work closely with colleagues in Wales to support a co-ordinated approach.

This is an evolving role in our growing and impact driven charity. Importantly, you’ll be committed to our mission to improve recognition and support for kinship families, and you’ll be ready to seize and shape opportunities to build connections and partnerships as we work hard to design a system that works for kinship families so they are more able to find the support they need, when they need it.

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity! 

To apply:

Please apply for this role through BeApplied. You will be asked to answer five questions and attach your CV. You will have max 250 words per answer.

1. Describe how your experience and values are a good fit for this role
2. If you were offered the role, what would you prioritise in the first three months and why? Tell us about what you’d need to find out and what would be your approach to the role.
3. Describe how you have used and managed data to inform successful network building and relationship management within a regional or national context.
4. How would you go about building a new team that is motivated, high performing and happy in their role.
5. What excites you about this role?

Application deadline: 4:00pm on Monday 11 December 2023

Interview date: Monday 18 December 2023 – in-person (Vauxhall). The interview process will be one stage in-person and you will be asked to create a presentation as part of the interview (you will hold full copyright and ownership of the presentation and contents).

If you have 3 years experience of working with ethnically diverse, hard to reach communities in Leeds, Bradford and/or Dewsbury and would like to offer a holistic Support Service to Babies and Children with Congenital Heart Disease and their families we would like to hear from you.

CHSF support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit and it's patients. This role is to provide targeted support to hard to reach families affected by congenital heart disease, which may be marginalised by poor English language skills or due to cultural or religious barriers etc. Support will focus on Leeds and Bradford first but expand out to Dewsbury and other relevant areas.

We want this post-holder to provide wrap-around, culturally sensitive support for the whole family unit from diagnosis of the baby or child's congenital heart disease, during hospital stays, through discharge and beyond. This may involve 1-1 support, offering a holistic package of support which may vary from light touch to significant interventions, coordinated with a range of other agencies, depending on the complexity of the needs of the family. It may also involve creating peer support groups and organising family events.

Children with congenital heart disease often have long hospital stays and multiple surgical interventions and their condition needs to be well managed for life to maintain their wellbeing and minimise emergency admissions. High child poverty blights Yorkshire with most areas at 32-34% but some as high as 38% of children in poverty. Asian communities experience higher poverty.  The purpose of this role is to engage with the communities which are hardest to reach who also are affected by congenital heart disease to offer a holistic, tailored and culturally sensitive service.

You will require an excellent understanding of all the religions and cultures across our ethnically diverse populations in Leeds, Bradford and Dewsbury with a focus on South Asian Communities, having done comparative support work within one or all of these communities.  You will need to have a relevant childcare, education, social care or health qualification to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent or substantial enough experience to negate this. It would be desirable if you were a profiicient speaker of Urdu and Punjabi and had at least 3 years experience of working with ethnically diverse communities in a comparative role..

Please see the attached Job Description for full information 

Marketing Manager 

Reports to:Head of Media, Brand and Relationships 
Location:Remote (UK based) / Bristol / London  
Salary: £42,750 per year  
Length of contract: 37 Hours per week, permanent

Closing date:  9am Wednesday 13th December 
Interviews: Stage 1: 10th-11th January 2024  
Stage 2: 17th-18th January 2024 

Please note that we do not invite enquiries from recruitment agencies. 

Main Purpose of Post 

This role manages organisational marketing and supports income generation.  The main purpose of the post is to create marketing strategies and marketing communications to promote Women’s Aid’s products and services to its target audiences. The Marketing Manager will create and implement a new marketing strategy, crucial to the ongoing development of WA profile. Understanding the needs of the charity, you will be responsible in identifying marketing plans and initiatives which will enable WA to meet both the long and short- term needs. You will lead in the planning and implementation of creative marketing activities and will work closely with Head of Media, Brand and Relationships to deliver the success of the strategy.

Line manages: Communications Officer for Training and Education team; Communications Officer for Fundraising team (both part-time posts) 

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Will lead on marketing planning and activities for the organisation, under the direction of the Head of Media, Brand and Relationships and working alongside business development colleagues.

• To be accountable for increasing demand for products and services and increasing leads and opportunities for the charity. 

• To understand the motivations of why people, engage with our services and products, and to codify this to create journeys for those who engage with us.

• To line manage the Communications Officer for the National Training Centre and Communications Officer for the training team. 

• To oversee market research to understand our positioning within the market and to keep up to date with market trends, working closely with the Business Development Managers to collate relevant data. 

• To create an omni channel organisational marketing strategy, targeted towards our multiple audiences and meeting their needs, using a range of channels including online and social media. 

• To work in collaboration with other colleagues and organisations to ensure that marketing is informed by charitable objectives and income targets. 

• To be able to work with budgets and create realistic targets and KPIs for direct reports. 

• Represent Women’s Aid at events as required. 

General Responsibilities  

• To maintain clear and adequate records of work completed; and to produce reports on work programmes and activities as required by management. 

• To contribute to team meetings and organisational priorities, to prepare and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings as required. 

• To take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager, this may vary from time to time.

• To assist in the organisation of meetings, conferences or events organised by Women’s Aid, if required. 

• To provide support and assistance to the Media, Brand and Relationships Team and Women’s Aid’s CEO as necessary. 

• To abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.

• To be flexible within the broad remit of the post. 

Other  

• This job may involve occasional unsocial hours and travel throughout England.

Person Specification 

EXPERIENCE Essential: 

• Significant experience of working in marketing, minimum of three years. 

• Experience of line management. 

• Experience of working effectively with a range of stakeholders, building relationships at a high level and work collaboratively. 

• Experience of maintaining systems for information storage and retrieval.

• Experience of online communications/websites/social media, including Content Management Systems. 

• Budget management experience 

• Proven track record of successful results from marketing initiatives 

• Have experience in delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns 

Desirable: 

• Experience marketing in a charity environment. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES Essential: 

• Ability to market products and packages, while keeping organisational values at heart of approach. 

• Effective communications skills both written and verbal,

• Good influencing skills 

• Ability to produce high quality written material, for copy writing, copy editing and marketing materials. 

• Ability to carry out a range of research and information-gathering activities. 

• Ability to provide effective customer services to a wide range of individuals and organisations and to maintain and develop positive relationships. 

• IT skills, including accurate data inputting skills, ability to use Microsoft programmes, understanding of Content Management Systems and troubleshooting simple website problems,  and willingness to learn new packages and IT skills as required. 

• Ability to communicate sensitively with survivors of domestic abuse to discuss case studies.

• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and respond to urgent unplanned demands. 

Desirable 

• Experience of Adobe Creative Suite or similar desktop publishing programmes used to create documents and web banners. 

KNOWLEDGE Essential: 

• An understanding of the requirement to maintain confidentiality in relevant areas of work. 

• A basic understanding of, and sensitivity to, the issues relating to domestic abuse, including the nature of domestic abuse and its impact on women and children.

• An understanding of the principles and practices of marketing. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING 

We welcome applications from candidates who hold a marketing or communications qualification however no formal qualification is required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and sensitivity of the aims and objectives of Women’s Aid; 

• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities; 

• Willingness to work occasional unsocial hours as required. 

Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment 

Terms of appointment: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a probationary period.  This will normally be of six months (less for short term contracts).  During this time an employee will be expected to establish their suitability for the post. During the probationary period employment may be terminated in writing, giving one week's notice by either party (this may be waived by mutual agreement). Only any statutory dismissal procedure will apply during the probationary period. There is no probationary period for contracts of under 3 months. 
All posts are subject to a DBS check, two suitable references and right to work checks. 
Salary:  £42,750 pro rata + benefits. Salary is paid in arrears through bank credit by the 25th of each month.  Part time staff receive pro-rata payment based on hours worked.  
Working hours:  The standard working hours for this post are 37hours per week, based in London/Bristol/Remote UK based; benefits include a generous bank holidays and annual leave package and contributory pension scheme.  All posts, including remote posts must be based in the UK. 
Support and supervision:  Women’s Aid has a commitment to providing regular supervision and support to staff with annual appraisals forming a key part of staff development.  We have a training policy in place and encourage staff to take an active role in their career development plan. 
Pension:  Women’s Aid is enrolled with the People’s Pension scheme. Women’s Aid normally contributes 7% of salary and the employee contributes 3% towards the group pension scheme. Eligible staff will be automatically enrolled on the scheme when they have successfully completed the 3-month interim probationary review.  
Annual Leave:  Women’s Aid offers an annual leave entitlement of 28 days per year rising by one day per year until 30 days annual leave per year is reached.  In addition, we offer 8 days public holidays plus 2 additional days in March and August. Plus, three days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year to allow colleagues to rest and recharge during this unique quiet time. All leave entitlement is calculated pro-rata for part time employees 
Other leave:  Employees have contractual rights to time off for reasons of sickness, maternity and other circumstances. 
Period of notice: 2 months after your probationary period has been completed. 
Union:  You have a right to membership of a trade union. Women’s Aid recognises Unison.  
Asylum and Immigration Act 1996:  To confirm your right to work in the UK, Women’s Aid will need to see the original of at least one document from a specified list (available on the UK Government website). Most commonly this is a British Passport. 
Additional information is available on request. 

Support Time Recovery Worker

Liaison and Diversion

Humberside

CL 5-7 £22,222 - £23,040 per annum pro rata

Part Time 34 hours

Fixed Term to 31 March 2025

Ref: INS959022

Want to use your lived experience to help others? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Support Time Recover Worker within our Liaison and Diversion team. Our service identifies people who have mental health, learning disability, substance misuse or other vulnerabilities, supporting them through the early stages of the criminal system pathway. Using your own experience to guide others, we want you to motivate and engage clients to navigate them through their release from the criminal justice system.

So, do you have:

Good interpersonal skills including providing sound advice and support
Strong emotional resilience towards challenging behaviours
A full UK driver’s license and access to a car for work

Then we think this role would be great for you!

What’s in it for you?

You’ll make a difference to people’s lives from the moment you start. You will benefit from:

Commitment to flexible working
Hybrid Working
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training

Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services
Employer contributory pension scheme
Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
Care workers discounts
Incremental pay progression
Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour & LGBTQ+
Health and wellbeing opportunities
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

Bereavement Support Worker

£22,436.40

37.5 hours per week (fixed term post until December 2025)

About us:

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we care for children and young adults with life-shortening and life-threatening conditions. We are support around 300 families both in our hospice and in family homes.

Our support services are wide ranging and bespoke to each family including end of life treatment and care, respite short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and much much more. It costs more than £5m to keep our doors open for families across South Yorkshire and beyond. We receive around 15% of our funding from government sources.

The role:

Due to the expansion of our bereavement services, we are seeking a new Bereavement Support Worker to join our Family Support Team. This role will support families who have experienced the loss of a child and involves providing holistic support from the point of referral for as long as needed. Working under the mentorship of our experienced Senior Bereavement Support Worker, you will be the first point of contact following bereavement and be able to offer practical and emotional support, signposting to colleagues as needed.

From 1st April 2022 all direct care provision and/or close contact roles at Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice require full COVID vaccination as a Condition of Deployment. The role of Bereavement Support Worker falls into this category.

The requirements:

To fulfil the role effectively you will be an emotionally resilient person and able to work flexibly and collaboratively across the care services.

You will ideally have experience of working with children and families who have complex needs, offering support packages that meet their individual requirements.

In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:

· 33 days’ annual leave with the option to buy and sell

· Sick pay

· Health Care Cash Back Scheme

· Free counselling sessions

· Enhanced maternity pay

· Enhanced paternity pay

· Enhanced parental bereavement leave

· Compassionate leave

· Salary sacrifice scheme

· Training & Development

· Investment in your wellbeing

· Volunteering & shadowing days

· Free parking on main site

· Free drinks and subsidised meals

· Time off in lieu

· Uniform

· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card

· Eligible for The Company Shop

At Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice we value everyone who works with us, embrace individual differences and recognise that great things happen when we work together.

How to apply:

For more information and to download an application form, please visit our website

Please note that only Bluebell Wood application forms will be accepted for this post.

Closing date: 10 December 2023

Interviews: 21 December 2023

Housing Services Officer

Leeds

FN 12-17 £25,231 - £27,650 per annum pro rata

Part-time 20 hours

Permanent

Ref: INS959147

Join the inspiring and impactful Somewhere Safe to Live Team as a Housing Services Officer!

As a Housing Services Officer, you will play a key role in managing dispersed accommodation, ensuring it is safe, habitable, and adheres to industry standards. You will handle individual tenancy case management and build positive relationships with private sector landlords to secure quality accommodation for those in need

If you are:

· Experienced in housing management and tenancy support.

· Knowledgeable of relevant legislation and industry standards.

· Excellent at communicating and problem-solving.

· Able to display empathy and a passion for helping vulnerable individuals.

Then we think this role would be great for you!

What’s in it for you?

Here at Foundation, we pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues, as we know our people are the driving force behind our success. You will benefit from:

· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days

· Many learning and career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training

· Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling and GP services

· Employer contributory pension scheme

· Good maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits

· Incremental pay 

· Care workers discounts

· Access to our Employee Networks including People of Colour and LGBTQ+

· Health and wellbeing opportunities

· Cycle to Work Scheme

· Access to Corporate Health Plan

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve, and are also proudly and actively anti-racist as such you are expected to drive the agenda forward.

As an organisation we believe people can only be at their best and thrive when they can be their authentic self!

We encourage you to apply early as your application will be reviewed as soon as it is received, and we reserve the right to close this job advert sooner subject to finding a suitable candidate.

Good Luck!

Job Title: Executive Assistant. 

Hours: Flexible working. Estimated 10-24 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Location: Remote, very occasional attendance at in-person events. 

Contract Term: Start January 2024. Fixed term contract 

Contract Value: Up to £25,000 per annum, pro rata 

First Interview Date: 04/12/23 online, date subject to change. 

Job Purpose: We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support our teams of dedicated volunteers in the delivery of our projects, and manage day-to-day administrative tasks that enable us to serve our community and colleagues. 

The British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the health and wellbeing of Muslim communities in the UK. Our mission is to unite our members in service of our patients and profession. We are committed to advancing the understanding of Islamic principles in healthcare and fostering collaboration among Muslim healthcare professionals to engage with our health system. 

We are led by an executive team of passionate health professionals who oversee 250 volunteer team members and a network of over 6,000 Muslim colleagues. Our governing council has highly experienced leadership who are strongly connected to within the NHS and public health, as well as to our mosques, scholars and Muslim community institutions. 

We have recently secured resources to help develop our core offer in Muslim public health and community outreach. Our work to date has involved working with government, major health charities, universities, and key Muslim institutions in addressing issues facing our community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide administrative support to the BIMA team, including scheduling and coordinating meetings, calls, and events. 

• Manage and maintain BIMA's membership and contacts database, ensuring that all relevant information is up-to-date and easily accessible. 

• Assist with the planning, organisation, and execution of BIMA events, workshops, and conferences. 

• Prepare and distribute agendas, minutes, and other materials for internal and external meetings.

• Help maintain BIMA's online presence, including monitoring and responding to inquiries on emails and social media platforms 

• Help prepare and maintain basic financial records, including managing invoices, receipts, and expense reports 

• Work closely with BIMA's volunteer team to ensure the smooth running of projects and initiatives 

•  Assist with the recruitment, training, and management of volunteers as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned by the BIMA leadership team 

Person Specification: 

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field. 

• Awareness of the cultural and religious sensitivities of Muslim communities in the UK. 

• Prior experience in an administrative or executive support role, preferably within a not-for-profit organisation or society. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• Proficiency in Google Suite and familiarity with major social media platforms.

•  A keen interest in the mission and values of BIMA, with a strong commitment to supporting the needs of Muslim healthcare professionals and communities. 

• Experience working with volunteers or in a volunteer-led organisation is an asset

• Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on new tasks and responsibilities as needed. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information. 

To apply please submit an application on the job listing site(s), or email your CV and a short covering letter (maximum 250 words) detailing why you would be suitable for the role to our info email. 

Rolling interviews will be conducted until a suitable candidate is appointed.

Overview 

IIRR is one of the world’s leading development NGOs, focusing exclusively on improving the lives of the rural poor. With a staff of more than 300 across Africa, Asia, and North America, the organization’s programs empower rural people and communities by improving their health, education, environment, food systems, and economic opportunities. For over 60 years, IIRR has delivered sustainable and scalable solutions to build resilient communities and promote socioeconomic equity through community-led action. To date, IIRR has impacted more than 44 million rural lives across 49 countries.

We are seeking an experienced and creative Communications & Advocacy Consultant (CAC) to lead marketing and storytelling activities for two current rural development projects. The initial engagement will be on a part-time, short-term basis with the potential for the right candidate to transition to a long-term engagement in the role of Advocacy Lead.

The Role

• The CAC role is an ideal position for a creative marketing and communications expert who inspires collaboration, thinks like an organizer, and is skillful at narrative strategy and storytelling from a relational approach. 

• The CAC will conceptualize, plan, and implement outputs and collateral for two current rural development projects.

• The CAC should have a solid knowledge of IIRR’s legacy on rural development across Asia and around the world. 

• The CAC will be curious and a fast learner, able to quickly understand the key components of current projects in order to develop an effective marketing and advocacy strategy.

• The ideal candidate has experience working with value-driven organizations, and a passion for environmental and other social issues.

• The CAC will report directly to the Global Operations Manager. 

Job Activities

• Outline a detailed marketing strategy, including goals and outputs, that will most effectively communicate the story of one small-scale and one large-scale rural development project.

• Develop visually appealing and engaging marketing content (including print, digital, and video formats) to showcase the impact and success of select rural development projects.

• Generates compelling and persuasive content that highlights project goals, achievements, impacts, and success stories.

• Ensure that all collateral produced aligns with IIRR’s brand guidelines and messaging strategy, maintaining a consistent and professional brand image.

• Work closely with the project teams to gather information and insights, ensuring accurate representation of project activities and outcomes in materials produced.

• Perform research and analysis using a variety of resources to craft appropriate media messages and materials. 

• Identify media opportunities and implement communications in print, broadcast, and digital, with an emphasis on non-traditional media.

• Work closely with unit directors and project staff to provide strategic guidance to reaching and engaging key audiences.

• Manage and monitor the dissemination of communications materials to appropriate platforms and outlets. 

• Manage the development and/or update of printed or digital materials, such as brochures and fact sheets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven experience in creating and leading a communications and/or advocacy strategy with clearly defined objectives and outcomes

• Demonstrated understanding of global economic and social disparities. Experience working on development issues is preferable (but not required).

• Experienced manager who can skillfully delegate and provide meaningful feedback, holding teams accountable and providing support for professional growth.

• Creativity and impeccable writing skills.

• 10+ years of experience in communications or marketing; preferably working with environmental and/or other international development issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred (but not required).

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge and experience working in the rapidly changing world of media, including trends, best practices, and new media platforms and technologies.

• Ability to work well under pressure in a complex organization, juggle competing demands and maintain good working relations with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

• Able to work effectively as a team player, including flexibility to work across multiple time zones.

You will be responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective running of our three respite homes providing our wrap-round services:

• Stress busting Residential Respite Breaks, giving young carers the opportunity to make happy memories.
• Three- week SEAL education booster program including a four-day residential stay at Honeypot, to help young carers who struggle to progress in school due to poor confidence and self- belief that they can learn, to find the confidence that they can succeed in education.
• Wellbeing grants, for essential items no child should lack, such as a clean bed, or new school clothes.
• Face to face outreach including memory making days out at the beach, countryside, or fun park for young carers who never get this experience.
• Pastoral Care promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their needs are being met.
• Healthy Eating and Nutrition, for children who receive free school meals during term time but resort to sugary drinks and snacks during school holidays. Honeypot helps children to perfect a healthy signature dish and provides funds for the ingredients.
• Urgent Pastoral Care, for young carers and their families, who are struggling to cope.

As Operations Director you will be an integral part of the Senior Leadership Team with the responsibility of developing and embedding the new 3-year plan and the Charity’s values, ensuring service delivery supports the overall business strategy and plans of Honeypot, whilst meeting budget guidelines.

Please see the JD for full details.

The Furniture History Society (the “Society”) is seeking a Finance & Membership Officer (the “Finance Officer”) to manage its finances and membership. The workload is split approximately 50/50 between finance and membership. The post is part-time, paid and you will work from home.

Background
The Society is a membership organisation having approximately 1,000 members divided as to two-thirds in the UK and Ireland and one-third in the rest of the World.  It is constituted as an unincorporated charity governed by a Council (i.e., the charity trustees).  The Society is administered on a day-to-day basis by the Treasurer and three unpaid honorary officers.  They are supported by a small group of self-employed contractors each with responsibility for a specific area of activity (e.g., Website Officer, Events Secretary, Finance Officer).

The Society was founded over 50 years ago to study furniture of all periods, places, and kinds, to increase the public’s knowledge and appreciation of it, and to assist in the preservation of furniture and its records.  It fulfils these objects by: publication (including a widely respected journal Furniture History, and a quarterly Newsletter); organising a programme of events and tours; educational programmes; and the maintenance of an on-line resource, British & Irish Furniture-Makers On-line.

Your duties and responsibilities
The main elements of the Finance Officer’s role are to:

• Maintain the accounts of The Society
• Prepare quarterly management accounts for Council
• Prepare an annual budget in conjunction with the Treasurer
• Complete VAT and Gift Aid returns for HMRC
• Liaise with independent examiners the completion of the annual financial statements
• Complete the Charity Commission’s annual return
• Maintain membership database and collect subscriptions (about one-half are paid by Direct Debit)
• Raise institutional invoices and deal with subscription agents
• Deal with membership queries
• In conjunction with the Website Officer and the external web designer, manage the website with particular reference to the membership area
• Advise The Society’s printers of the distribution of publications
• Attend meetings (approx. 8 per annum) of the Operations Group consisting of the officers and committee administrators and chaired by the Hon. Treasurer
• Attend meetings of the trustees (four per annum) and its committees (as necessary).  Meetings are usually held by Zoom but Council and the Operations Group each meets once or twice a year in person in central London
• Monitor stock of publications and Society’s archives in an external storage unit.

Terms and Conditions
The Finance Officer is a self-employed contractor retained on a Contract for Services.
Time commitment:  Three days per week averaged over the year.  Commitments necessarily vary from week to week and peak workload is in July.  
Remuneration:  Appropriate to experience and qualifications but in the region of £1350 per month.  Paid 14 days in arrears against monthly invoices.  
Notice: One month during the Trial Period and three months thereafter.
Trial period: Three months.
Expenses: Necessary out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed against vouchers and receipts in accordance with the terms of the Society’s Guidelines for the reimbursement of expenses.
Place of work:  The Finance & Membership Officer will be based at his/her home and is expected to provide all the necessary office facilities such as PC, printer; broadband access, &c. without charge.  
Mobile telephone & laptop computer:  A mobile telephone and an entry level laptop will be provided for use only in connection with the Society’s activities.  The mobile telephone rental and all business calls will be paid for by the Society.

About You
To be successful in this role you will ideally need:
1.  An accounting and/or finance qualification
2.  Proven experience of working within a membership organisation
3.  Experience in financial analysis and forecasting coupled with attention to detail
4.  Experience in the production and interpretation of financial reports
5.  Good communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships
6.  The ability to work independently, accurately, and efficiently with minimal supervision

Application Process

Short preliminary interviews will be held by Zoom on week commencing 1st January 2024.  Final interviews will take place in person in central London during the week commencing 8th January 2024.  The successful candidate is expected to take up the post within one month of appointment.  There will be a hand-over with the present incumbent.

Job title: Senior Business Development Lead

Salary: £38,521 - £41,464

About Voice 21 

Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform young people’s learning and life chances through talk. We are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools by 2025. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.

In July 2023, the Labour party announced its commitment to prioritise oracy and speaking lessons as part of its future mission for education. As a result, oracy’s impact is becoming recognised, with the topic and Voice 21 appearing on the front pages of the national newspapers. 

About the role

Voice 21 is an agent for change, a thought leader in oracy education, and a continual professional development partner to schools. We’re really clear on how we impact students, especially those experiencing economic disadvantage, and we have an established reputation for whole school improvement. 

This role will oversee and own the sales plan, deliver sales targets and shape new processes and sales journeys. Working very closely with lead generation you will nurture and sign schools, trusts and groups, with opportunity ranging from £2,650 - £70,000. This means you’ll have experience of selling to schools scalably and managing enterprise accounts.

What you’ll achieve in your first six months

• Oversee and deliver 1M in new revenue in Voice 21’s Growth team

• Plan and develop targeted territory campaigns with our Marketing Lead

• Hone and continually develop tailored sales journeys for different market segments and buyer profiles

• Manage additional sales support during peak periods

• With Head of Growth, build an automated and scalable buyer journey

• Position Voice 21 to schools for long term impact and bring accounts on board for multi-year packages

About you

• Experience of B2B sales in education sector

• Proven track record of selling to the education market, including schools, multi-academy trusts and local authorities

• You’ve planned and delivered business development plans that meet termly and annual targets

• Commercially-minded, creative and comfortable with using marketing and sales tools that nurture accounts at scale

• Highly organised and systematic, you’re able to create clear and repeatable sales journeys

• Strong sales skills, including teach, tailor and control sales methodologies

• An adventurer - you’re happy treading a new path, you’ll creatively solve problems and aren’t afraid of experimentation, failure or changing direction

• A founder’s spirit - you bring a deep sense of ownership to what you do and can see things through

• You’re passionate about, and recognise the value of, continuing Voice 21’s mission to improve life chances for young people through talk.

Your team

You’ll report into the Head of Growth and work alongside our immediate team in Events and Marketing. 

Interview process

Apply online and submit a cover letter

Phone call: 20 minute call with Head of Growth, Rachael Forster 

1st interview: CV based interview, competency and scenario-based questions

2nd and final interview: values and technical interview

Where you’ll work: Remote, with travel to our London office (Stratford) and elsewhere for meetings. Occasional overnight stays may be required depending on where you are based.

Contract: Permanent, subject to successful probation review after 3 months.

Application details 

To apply: Cover letter essential and recent CV

Closing date: Friday 8th December

Interview date: Monday 11th December - Friday 15th December

Start date: can start immediately

Questions: contact Rachael Forster if you have any questions

Valuing every voice

Why work for us?

We hope that we have given you a good sense of what life at Voice 21 is like and what the role entails - please see below for some more reasons to apply!

Holiday:  25 days annual leave plus additional Christmas closure period. Holiday entitlement increases are linked to length of service.

Benefits: Employer contribution to pension (5%), interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans and work from home allowance. 

Wellbeing: We provide an Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured which provides all Voice 21 employees 24/7/365 support if needed.

The way we work: We have an agile and flexible approach – our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively. You will also have regular opportunities to get together as a whole staff and in your team, including away days, social events and other development events.

Development opportunities: We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work. If you want to volunteer as a school governor, trustee or in some other capacity for a mission-aligned organisation we’ll support you without you needing to take annual leave.

We are looking for a Community Fundraiser (South East) for up to 12 months fixed term contract, for an inspiring health charity to identify and secure new community fundraising supporters to support ambitious plans for income growth.

This is a Home-based role, working regionally.

The Charity
A dedicated charity focused on funding world-leading research, sharing the latest information and campaigning for peoples rights, with an ultimate goal of finding treatments for everyone. They have a wonderful, collaborative and supportive working culture with a staff of around 270 people, securing c29m last year.

They offer some fantastic benefits including, 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), generous sick pay entitlement
Personalised development plans and options for interest-free emergency loans, as well as much more.

The Role
Develop a pipeline of new fundraising prospects and schedule approaches to maximise income.

Assist the Senior Community Fundraiser to develop, implement & monitor regional fundraising plan & budgets.

Support, inspire and encourage the high value community fundraising supporters, implementing the supporter journeys.

Recruit and manage volunteers to deliver key fundraising projects.

The Candidate
Proven record of successful income generation from either the voluntary sector or able to demonstrate transferable skills from the commercial sector

A record of identifying, establishing and retaining new fundraising partners, supporters and fundraising groups/committees

Leading and managing projects

Training and developing volunteers

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.