We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and passionate individual to lead on the development and growth of PAPYRUS in Northern Ireland. In this unique role, you will start with a blank canvas and have the responsibility of introducing PAPYRUS to Northern Ireland and growing the awareness and presence of our brand. This will involve engaging with communities and working closely with partners and those with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviours. You will need to be a self-starter and able to work on your own as this role will lead on the development of suicide prevention activity and the recruitment of staff, once the demand on services increases. Initially you will work alone within our new office in Belfast whilst being supported by the Chief Executive and other members of the Senior Management Team.

This role would suit someone who is energetic and passionate about making a difference. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity where you will work to create suicide-safer communities across Northern Ireland and encourage a real change in behaviours which will save young lives. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of young suicide.

1DESIGNATION Head of PAPYRUS in Northern Ireland

2HOURS 36 hours per week

3SALARY Competitive salary + 5% pension contribution and death in service benefit

4LOCATION Belfast with travel across the UK

5RESPONSIBLE TO Chief Executive

6ACCOUNTABLE FOR Northern Ireland-based staff

7PURPOSE OF POST To own, develop and sustain our presence in Northern Ireland

8KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The post holder will lead on developing a base, a team of staff and volunteers and drive a programme of suicide prevention activity across Northern Ireland as set out in our strategic plan. This will involve engaging with all communities and in particular working closely with partners and those with lived experience of suicidal thoughts and behaviours. The post holder will be a key member of PAPYRUS Senior Management Team and will be expected to work closely with them to deliver the organisation’s strategic objectives.

9MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

9.1To develop the presence and activity of the charity in and across Northern Ireland

• Set up a base with a view to developing a team operating from it in Central Belfast
• Recruit and support a small team once business opportunities are established
• Take a lead role in the engagement of strategic partners and key stakeholders such as

-National Advisory Group (Northern Ireland) on suicide prevention and self-harm reduction (or equivalent)

-Regional Suicide Prevention Partnerships and their Chairpersons

-Other suicide prevention charities and organisations in Northern Ireland

-Young people at risk of suicide and their organisations, media and social networks

-Health and Wellbeing Boards / Clinical Commissioning Groups or their equivalent

-Schools and colleges; Universities and related infrastructure organisations

-The Media (alongside our press Media Office)

-Those who have been touched by young suicide (parents, family members, friends, colleagues)

• Identify and follow up appropriate opportunities across different sectors to prevent young suicides and to seize opportunities to help sustain and grow the charity’s business in Northern Ireland
   

9.2To support and report to the Chief Executive, working with other managers

-Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, income generation, risk management and service delivery

-Contribute to and attend PAPYRUS conferences and seminars as required

-Be an ambassador for the charity and model effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels including attending and representing the charity at national, regional and local meetings/events

-Represent the charity in print and broadcast media when required

9.3To engage a core group of families and communities who have been touched personally by suicide and to support and equip them to be active in the prevention of young suicides as an integral part of our charity

-Recruit, Support and Manage Volunteers according to PAPYRUS policy and best practice

-Engage effectively with those with lived experience of young suicidality in Northern Ireland

-Ensure the charity uses these key people effectively and appropriately in promoting, campaigning, sharing stories, influencing and engaging others in reaching our strategic goals
 

10OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

-Contribute as required to the advice and information PAPYRUS provides on its web site, its social media portals and its literature for the public and stakeholders.

-Respect confidentiality within policy and manage information as per the Data Protection legislation and General Data Protection Regulations

-Understand duties and manage any matters relating to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults within PAPYRUS policy and in line with safeguarding legislation and agreed protocols.

-Attend and contribute constructively to line management supervision and appraisal protocols.

-Attend training courses and develop agreed professional development plans within the scope of the post.

11ADDITIONAL DUTIES

It is the nature of the work of PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances, unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises and when tasks not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. These additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work and they will normally be compatible with the regular type of work. If the additional responsibility or task becomes a regular or frequent part of the job, it will be included in the job description in consultation with the member of staff.

12CONFIDENTIALITY

It is expected that all PAPYRUS employees understand that our work is confidential and that neither details about those who use its services nor any other PAPYRUS business should be divulged to members of the public. A confidentiality agreement must be signed on taking up this post. Further details are outlined in the PAPYRUS Confidentiality Policy.

13BASIC PRINCIPLES

The post holder is expected to be familiar with and have regard to the ethos and values of PAPYRUS and work within that framework. He/she must be prepared to operate without prejudice to all who approach PAPYRUS or work with the organisation at any level.

14CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

Conditions of Service are broadly in line with those set out by the National Joint Council for Local Government Services. PAPYRUS has a probationary period of 6 months for all posts. Appointment to this post may be subject to satisfactory completion of Vetting and Barring Scheme checks.

SANE is looking for an entrepreneurial Senior Fundraising Officer with at least 2 years’ experience of developing and implementing trusts proposals and reports. In addition this role will write our two annual appeals and supporter report to indivudals. 

This is a new role within in a professional team of 6 which manages the full spectrum of fundraising, marketing, website and social media activities. The successful candidate will join a hard working and fun department which generates on average £1m per year.

The successful candidate will:

• be creative and determind with a focus on trusts and individual appeals
• be self-motivated, flexible, diplomatic, assertive, with good relationship management skills
• have the ability to work well within a team and independently, undertaking his/her own administrative tasks as required;
• have excellent written, verbal and presentation skills

**Field Based Role covering boroughs of, Bolton, Manchester, Salford, Trafford & Wigan.**

Embedded in Primary Care and Community Health Teams, you will be delivering employment support to clients in parallel to the health treatment being delivered by NHS clinicians. Working intensively with a maximum caseload of 25 clients who have a health condition which impacts on their ability to gain work, assisting them to obtain and sustain employment that is consistent with their vocational goals, following the eight principles of IPS. Meeting and exceeding performance targets for referrals, employer engagement, job starts and sustainment, in compliance with contractual guidelines and quality procedures.

Job Description Summary

• Build relationships with clinical teams to generate referrals into the programme and create a collaborative working partnerships with NHS clinicians. 
• Attend weekly meetings with clinical teams and communicate with team members to integrate vocational services into health treatment processes
• Support candidates to understand their skills, aspirations and goals through the completion of a Vocational Profile and produce an Action Plan to obtain and sustain competitive employment in line with their preferences
• Assisting clients to understand their benefits through the delivery of In Work Benefit calculations and sourcing additional financial support
• Focus on rapid job search with the client, whilst utilising local support networks to help them overcome their barriers to employment
• Source job opportunities for clients through tailored job search and regular contact with employers (you will be required to spend 20% of your time each week on employer engagement activity)
• To develop effective working relationships with a range of external agencies who might be better able to help individuals to achieve their employment goals for example, local colleges, training providers and external supported employment services
• Promote the benefits of supporting service users to access employment within Remploy and external employers, aiming to raise the profile of IPS services and raise expectations around the ability of service users to access paid employment
• Develop collaborative working relationships with employers to enable support to be provided to clients in work, and to help employers understand how to better support their staff. In particular, ensuring the service is focused on accessing the hidden labour market to unlock potential jobs that match with service user preference
• Identify appropriate employer contacts, then develop and maintain relationships as a source of employment opportunities for participants.
• Sell the benefits of GM WWSES, or a specific participant to Employers to achieve placement opportunities, work trials and vacancies.
• To assess individual support needs related to work which might typically include help with benefits, travel to work, managing health at work etc.
• To deliver employment workshops with other members of staff as required
• Provide individualised in work support using the place, train, fade model and ensuring effective support networks are in place to achieve sustainment
• To maintain a professional relationship with the clients of the programme and with other staff, with particular attention to confidentiality and maintenance of professional boundaries
• Ensure contractual compliance by accurate data entry and completion of documentation
• Allocate appropriate time working in community settings away from Primary Care and Community Care Teams in line with Fidelity requirements (such as within libraries, community centres, coffee shops)
• To work flexibly as required by the individual and employer which may require some working out of normal office hours
• To actively participate in own continuous professional development
• To work with the GM WWSES Operations Manager and Team Leader to ensure that vocational support services continue to develop effectively
• Ensure that effective referral and information structures related to this service are in place with Primary Care and Community Health Teams
• Ensure that effective monitoring and evaluation systems are adhered to, in relation to the GM WW SES Programme & Evaluation requirements and keep abreast of changing practice within vocational rehabilitation
• Ensure that all required data is entered into Remploy and NHS systems
• Work with external agencies to maximise use of both internal and external resources in the delivery of vocational support services

The Person (essential)

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning styles
• High level of optimism, initiative and effective interpersonal skills in order to engage effectively with service users, clinical teams and employers
• Influencing skills that promote commitment and action
• Customer focused with a strong commitment to client care
• Disability Capability with demonstrable experience of supporting clients with mental ill health and other health conditions and disabilities
• Strong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleagues
• Creative problem solving skills and a positive approach to challenging and overcoming limiting beliefs
• Ability to plan and organise workload to meet required targets and deadlines
• Experience of people development on a one to one basis
• Experience of meeting and exceeding programme outcomes and targets
• Accurate identification of candidate support needs both pre and post-employment, with appropriate interventions delivered by self, or sourced through additional support networks
• Creating and delivering candidate Action Plans
• Experience working with employers to develop job opportunities for clients, and to support them whilst in work
• Attention to detail and ability to work to a defined delivery structure
• Able to work flexible hours and travel through prior arrangement as the needs of the job dictate

(Desired - compulsory to be attained once in role)

• Holds Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector qualification
• Holds Mental Health First Aid Qualification
• Trained in the IPS approach

** All candidates must drive with own vehicle ** 

EEO Statement

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Where reasonable, Remploy will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.

Corporate Partnerships Officer

5 days per week (Monday- Friday)
Salary £28,500 per annum

Permanent position
Location: 175 St John Street, London, EC1V 4LW

Your new employer:

Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert training to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff. We provide emotional and therapeutic services in over 600 primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales, reaching a school population of approximately 350,000 children.

Place2Be also provides training on mental health and wellbeing for teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build “mentally healthy” schools and communities where all children can thrive and grow up with prospects, not problems.

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us.  It’s sensitive and demanding work – but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

We want you to join us in providing this ground-breaking service in London!

Overall Purpose:

We are looking to recruit an exceptional Corporate Partnerships Officer to grow our corporate fundraising portfolio.  You will be joining a small but dynamic team consisting of a Head of Corporate Partnerships, two Corporate Partnerships Managers and another Corporate Partnerships Officer. We have achieved significant growth in the past few years, securing a number of high-value partnerships such as Citibank and Swiss Re. The team has a 19/20 target of £2.2 million.

What exactly will I be doing in this ground-breaking new role:

This is an existing role within the corporate partnerships team and is needed to support the growth of the team. The role will be split between new business – researching, prospecting and developing new opportunities - and account management; you will have your own portfolio of partnerships and will support the team to deliver larger partnerships. You will manage engagement activity with our corporate partners including events with schools and mental health lunch and learn seminars.

Proactive, results-driven and commercially aware, you will enjoy collaborating with others for the good of a business. Good administrative, organisational skills and strong written skills are essential.

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience of working in a corporate partnerships or fundraising role, or relevant experience/ transferable skills
• IT skills including Word, Power Point, Excel and Access and knowledge of databases.
• Effective interpersonal skills – able to engage effectively with a range of audiences
• Proven track record of effective administrative work

In return we offer you a range of fantastic benefits including:

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlemen
• Robust Learning and Development Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle purchase and season ticket loan schemes
• Extended maternity/paternity pay

A supportive organisation we offer strong and clear leadership as well as a fantastic working environment to ensure your early success.

Closing Date:  Tuesday 18th February 2020 at 11.59pm

1st Interview: Monday 24th February 2020
2nd Interview: Monday 2nd March 2020
Start Date: March/April 2020

If you share our core values of perseverance, integrity, compassion and creativity, we would love you to join us. It’s sensitive and demanding work - but hugely rewarding and fulfilling - you will be helping give young people brighter futures.

Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are keen to reflect the diversity of the partner schools we work in and are particularly interested in attracting applications from male candidates, as well as candidates from Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds

We are looking for an experienced Coordinator to be based in our London office to help support our London City Hub Volunteers.

This will role will ensure that Volunteers have the right resources in place to carry out their roles safely and effectively. As City Hub Coordinator you will work closely with Samaritans staff and volunteers in the administration of the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers so that both current and new volunteers have an enjoyable, fulfilling and rewarding experience with Samaritans.

A little about the role...

This is a varied role where no two days are the same! You'll need to be able to think on your feet as you coordinate the day to day running of our busy new City Hub. In addition to this, you'll need strong verbal and written communications as a key part of this role will be supporting staff and volunteers with their recruiment needs, responding to queries from a number of different stakeholders as well as building and maintaining relationships with staff and volunteers.

This is a really exciting time to be joining the City Hub team as they launch a new and innovative service and this role will be crucial to its success.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the attached job description as set out below.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

You’ll be based at our friendly head office on a beautiful millpond in Ewell, Surrey. Just a 30-minute train journey from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, 3 well being days, flexible working, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To Apply

Details on how to apply are set out in the attached job description.  Closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 19th February 2020.

Generalist Adviser: supporting clients with mental health issues

Salary: circa £20,000 FTE (depending on relevant experience) + 5% pension contribution

Hours: 15 – 22 hours (negotiable)

Fixed term contract: 12 months from start date

Days: Negotiable

Having proved the effectiveness of social welfare advice for people with mental health issues, Citizens Advice Maidenhead & Windsor has secured funding for a new service. We therefore have an opportunity for a Generalist Adviser to join our team to provide and to develop a proactive, mental health focused advice service. Initially for 12 months, we would hope to secure further funding to extend the service and post.

You will give advice to clients with mental health issues across the Royal Borough. You will be based at our main office at 4 Marlow Road but may also be asked to provide advice sessions in mental health agency premises and other community locations.

You will help us to build relationships with the key mental health organisations in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead and to develop the most appropriate referral systems. You will champion the service internally and externally. This will include attending liaison meetings with mental health agencies.

We’re looking for someone with generalist advice experience and ability, with particular knowledge of welfare benefits and debt, and the desire to work with people affected by mental health difficulties and make a difference to their lives.

For application details, click Apply

Applications by email by 9.00 am on Wednesday 19 February 2020

Interview dates: 3 and 4 March 2020

No agencies please

You’ve got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker.

Right now, our 24 hour Supported Housing service in Tameside is looking for someone like you to support the people who use our services to maintain their tenancy and independence in the community. Not only are we committed to putting them at the heart of everything we do, we recognise they should be involved in decisions that affect their future too. That’s why we need you to inspire and support them to lead their own recovery. So, whether it’s helping to come up with a personal support plan that will see them achieve their goals and aspirations, developing domestic and finance management skills or accessing work, leisure or educational opportunities, your empathy, enthusiasm and compassion will have every chance to shine. Entering accurate case notes onto our IT system will be important too. And, when it comes to regularly liaising with GP surgeries, the local council, charities etc. or promoting the service within the community, again, we'll count on you.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you’re caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. Oh and you’re happy working independently or, as a valued member of our team, being part of a weekly rota system and available for on call duties.

Please note that the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of one sleep-in shift per week.

Closing date: 11th February 2020

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

NJC Scale 30-34 (£36,420 - £40,418 p.a. incl of ILW)

28 hours per week – Pro rata salary (£29,136 to £32,334 p.a. incl of ILW)

Tuesday – Friday (some evening work is required  for which TOIL is given)

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham is a charity based in East London delivering a wide range of services for people living with mental health issues in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Havering and Redbridge.

The organisation has grown considerably over the past few years and we now employ 65 staff. It is likely that this may grow to between 70 - 75 staff over the next few years.

After 14 years our HR and Governance manager is leaving and we now wish to recruit to the post

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced HR professional with Level 5 CIPD with a proven track record of advising management on all HR related matters, including development of HR strategies, systems and policies and procedures
   
• Have an excellent knowledge of employment law
   
• Have knowledge of best practice in specific HR areas, including recruitment and selection, absence management, disciplinary and grievance, capability etc
   
• Have experience of managing an HR absence management tool
   
• Be approachable with the ability to manage staff, trustees and other stakeholders and embrace the Mindful Employer requirements
   
• Ability to manage a range of tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining attention to detail
   
• With excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent organisational skills you will prioritise and plan your workload and working to appropriate timescales

There are opportunities for training and our benefits include: a good company pension; 30 days annual leave, a comprehensive E-Learning programme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.  CVs will not be accepted

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and proof of right to work in the UK

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 17th February 2020

Interview date: Monday 24th February 2020

You've got a good understanding of mental health issues and really enjoy supporting others to achieve independence and lead their own recovery. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Recovery Worker. 

Right now, our Crisis service in Lincolnshire is looking for someone like you to work with us, supporting individuals through their recovery journey, providing innovative recovery and crisis service interventions. Day-to-day, you will work with individuals to support the development and delivery of ‘client led’ recovery and safety planning, helping others to regain sustainable control over their challenges and maximise independence.  And, when it comes to liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies to give people access to a full range of services, again, we’ll rely on your expertise.

The chances are, you already work in the mental health field. What is for certain is that you're caring, consistent, flexible and creative, work well under pressure, know how to connect with people at all levels and, like us, are keen to break down the stigma of mental health. 

This is a part-time post offered at 22.5 hours per week. It is a four month fixed term role ending 31st May 2020.

Interview date: 4th February 2020

Closing date: 24th January 2020

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits, including a smartphone? Apply now via our website.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: St Paul’s, Bristol

The Green House is a local Bristol-based charity dedicated to providing free, specialist counselling for people affected by sexual abuse and rape. Based at our purpose-built therapy centre in St Paul’s, we have been pioneering therapeutic provision in our sector for over 30 years. Each year our teams work with over 300 adults, children and young people and we witness daily how the impact of therapy can be truly life changing.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our dedicated team, helping to champion The Green House and our vital work. We have exciting plans to grow our impact and fundraising and this varied role will play a crucial part in bringing them to life. Working across all areas of our voluntary income, you will primarily be responsible for developing The Green House’s individual giving and community fundraising, as well as inputting into our grant funding, social media and wider communications.

Passionate about building relationships, the right candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to inspire donors and supporters. You will be proactive and able to think creatively, as well as organised and confident working with detail.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a successful track record who is keen to develop their skills and work in a friendly and supportive organisation. For more information please download the full Application Pack from our website.

The closing date for applications is 9am Tuesday 25th February 2020.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 5th March 2020.

First interview: Thursday 5th March 2020

Second interview: Wednesday 11th March 2020

About Wilderness Foundation UK

Established in South Africa in 1956, the Wilderness Foundation has taken 40,000 people into the wild. Based at Chatham Green in Essex, the Wilderness Foundation reaches in the region of over 5000 children, young people and adults per year.

The purpose of the Foundation is to prepare and educate for the future. We believe that nature and wild spaces are of incalculable value not just to maintain biodiversity and wildlife but for human wellbeing. All our projects and programmes have the same basis – to connect people to nature for wellbeing benefits, mental, spiritual and physical – and to teach people in turn to care for nature into the future by teaching Leave no Trace Ethics, respect and understanding of our impact on a web of life.

Registered Charity No: 1118493 (England and Wales) SC041697 (Scotland)

Role Profile:

• Fundraising – Grant and bid application, report and follow up; corporate networking; donor/public management and engagement; organise fundraising events etc.
• Marketing – Promote the Charity and its projects via different marketing tools; update social media and website; create newsletter and design promotional materials; SEO report and analysis; organise marketing events, etc.

The successful candidate will be:

• Believe in the same ethos as the Charity’s
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fundraising bid writing, research and donor management
• Creative and with minimum 2 years of experience in marketing
• Self-motivated, target driven and can work under tight schedule to meet deadlines
• Able to demonstrate strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills

You will be required to work some weekends and evenings and we will have a flexible approach together towards working hours. 

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role.

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure check and reference check.

We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

We are looking for high-quality administrative support across the Training & Services team’s portfolio of programmes and  projects.

We believe:

• In the power of listening and feeling heard.
• That everyone has value: something to offer.
• That everyone deserves to be supported in their mental health needs and we have a part to play.

We are working with a wide range of local employers, individuals and groups to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues through the delivery of a wide range of training. We know that anyone may be affected by poor mental health, so reaching diverse organisations and networks across the city (Public/Private/Third Sector) is an important aspect of our work.

We approach our work in a way that is shaped and guided by our core values of:

• Openness
• Belonging
• Strength
• Collaboration

We are seeking an administrative assistant who would support this work:

Job Title: Training Administrator

Salary: £19,945 pro rata (actual £9,972) (Maternity cover 10 months)

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week

The skills and knowledge that are important to us are:

• Working collaboratively with staff, volunteers and customers
• Excellent IT experience and knowledge
• Excellent administrative skills
• Ability to work flexibly

This role is to support our Training Co-ordinator and trainers who deliver a range of different training courses. The Admin role is a vital part of this busy team.

If you are interested in this role, please download the application documents accompanying this listing, or from the Vacancies page of the Manchester Mind website. The deadline for application submissions is 12noon, Monday 10th February 2020.

Manchester Mind is striving to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Manchester Mind sees it as a positive advantage if you have experience of mental health issues and/or have used mental health services or had experience of volunteering.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise with a vision to improve the mental health of the nation, through our mission to train one in ten people in mental health awareness and skills, and normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health.  As the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England, we give people tools to support themselves and each other, so everyone can talk about mental health and seek help when needed.  We want mentally health workplaces for all and aspire to be recognised as the experts in workplace mental health. We campaign for equality between mental and physical health in the workplace and advocate a whole organisation approach and lead by example. As a social enterprise, we start in the workplace and reinvest in supporting the next generation. Together we will create a society where everyone’s mental health matters. Learn about our social mission and our history by read our 'what we do section' on our website.

We are a friendly, dynamic, fast-paced organisation and we strive to be an exemplary health and wellbeing employer. We are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and if you are looking for the next step in your career, this a great time for you to join us.

What are we looking for?

This newly created role will be focused on bringing in new clients to the organisation and building up a sales pipeline, to increase the number of workplaces we partner with to transform their organisational culture around mental health. In line with our purpose, our primary focus is on expanding the number of minds we reach and people we train in mental health awareness & skills; in addition, the revenues we raise from our corporate & public sector workplace clients are critical to our social reinvestment programmes.  We are looking for an experienced Client Development Managers who is an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with all clients quickly at all levels. You will be confident at exploring & understanding the organisational culture outcomes that clients want to achieve, diagnosing their needs and recommending mental health awareness, skills & support product & service solutions to meet them, including developing pitch proposals to clients and offering expert advisory services to those looking to improve their organisation. 

You will have a passion for mental health, wellbeing and best practice within organisations and be keen to make a real impact. You will have experience with a variety of organisations and a proven history of partnering with clients to deliver shared outcomes and achieving KPIs and targets.  You will also have strong client relationship skills & experience, as well as commercial awareness and good business acumen.

The post holder will be collaborative, passionate, organised, detail-oriented, and able to inspire and engage others.

As MHFA England is a Community Interest Company profits and revenue from the business are reinvested back into training for communities that need them the most. Accordingly, there is no commission structure for this role. 

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, along with a paid whole-organisation week’s break in both the winter and the summer in addition to your annual leave, plus bank holidays. We provide a pension contribution for you which is matched up to 5%. We’ll support your development and growth and help you develop your experience and skills to achieve your personal and the businesses goals.

Interested? How to apply

For the full job description and person specification please see the attached documents. / Go to our website for further information.

To apply please submit a covering letter and CV demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February. Phone Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and full interviews will be held beginning of February.

Mental Health First Aid England is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or those who are pregnant or on maternity leave. We are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented within the organisation, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and those from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background.

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