To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.

As the Senior Relationship Manager for Philanthropy, you will play a crucial role in working with colleagues and champions to grow our network of major donors. You will be responsible for identifying people who are passionate about education and should be supporting Teach First. You will work closely with the wider team to steward existing donors contributing to philanthropy income target of £1.4 million for 2019-2020.

• Do you have significant experience of fundraising relationship management and building relationships with high-level stakeholders such as philanthropists, CEOs and Chairs?
• Do you have prior prospect research experience, or similar experience conducting research on potential clients to support new business?
• Are you a fantastic communicator, compelling and engaging both in person and in your written work?
• Are you able to make complex information persuasive and easy to read?
• Do you have a proven track record of securing five and six-figure donations from individuals or transferable examples of meeting and exceeding significant targets in a fundraising or relationship management role?

Yes to the above? Then we want to hear from you. You might be our next Senior Relationship Manager.

Please note, first round interviews will be held on Monday, 11th November.

​​​​Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV and cover letter showing how you meet our essentials ready to upload.

To apply for a vacancy at Teach First you are required to complete an application on our careers website. If you are applying via an external job board you will be redirected to our careers website where you should complete your application. We will not progress any applications that have not been submitted in this way.

This post will provide effective and efficient support to ensure services are delivered to agreed targets and milestones with a particular focus on integrated wellbeing friendship face-to-face support to enable increased social connections and reduced isolation for older people.

The post-holder will work within a small regional team of staff supporting face to face friendship services and other wellbeing services.

Main Duties

• Provide support actions aligned to a range of friendship services as required including face to face and telephone befriending, and other services as required
• Co-ordinate service activity from volunteers and staff to ensure effective service delivery as required
• Assess the needs of older people needing friendship services to measure service requirements
• Work effectively with high volume numbers of volunteers and older people we support
• Support the process for recruitment, support and retention of volunteers
• Ensure all service delivery meets agreed Quality and Organisational standards including responding appropriately to safeguarding issues as required
• Support robust monitoring and evaluation including impact measures
• Enter, update and maintain data to a high level of accuracy and with good attention to detail on a CRM and Excel database
• Produce reports on progress and data as required
• Work with Wellbeing colleagues and staff across Independent Age to ensure older people are involved in service development and evaluation

Do you have experience in:

- managing remotely based volunteers

- knowledge of a range of services such as befriending that combat isolation and loneliness

- experience of working independently & proactively to meet strict deadlines and targets on a number of concurrent task

- have CRM database and Excel expertise

- experience of networking and building partnerships with relevant organisations to ensure growth/maintenance of services or initiatives within a geographical area

If so and you are interested in this role, we want to hear from you! To aply plese  click the apply button.

Closing date: 30th October

Interviews: 7th November 2019

Full-time, fixed term until 30th October 2020 (Extension subject to funding)

Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham

We have an exciting opportunity for an empathetic, caring individual to provide a Patients’ Representative Service to older patients, based at Queen’s Medical Centre.

In this position, you will represent, advocate and support patients, and their carers where appropriate, providing a holistic approach to facilitate self-expression, and promote independence and choice, enabling people to make informed decisions around a wide variety of issues during their hospital stay and discharge.

To succeed, you should have experience of working with older people, preferably in a hospital setting, working with a wide range of professionals. Experience in advocacy would be advantageous, along with a good understanding of the needs and concerns of older people. You will need strong written and verbal communication skills, coupled with excellent organisational skills, and the ability to accurately maintain appropriate computerised and paper systems. The ability to be able to work independently is a must.

As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire you will be eligible for our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules).

For further details and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 12pm on Monday, 4th November 2019.

Interview date: TBC

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire promotes equality and diversity.

Registered Charity Number: 1067881

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), an organisation dedicated to world-leading training in the dramatic arts. We are recruiting for their newest Courses and Quality Officer to support the effective delivery of their BA (Hons) in Acting Programme. This position is being offered on a fixed term contract with RADA until the 31st December 2020.

This wide-ranging role will be responsible for the day to day administration of RADA's undergraduate acting programme, along with providing support in academic governance and quality assurance. Acting as a point of contact, you will respond to or redirect queries from students, staff, visiting tutors and directors, as well as maintain noticeboards for relevant courses and communication with students. Working closely with the Director of Actor Training, you will schedule tutorials on their behalf and assist in the distribution of weekly timetables. As the organisation's Courses and Quality Officer, you will also act as a secretary to the BA Acting course committee, taking minutes or notes when required and preparing meeting agendas.

To be considered for this role, you will have knowledge of drama or theatre through study, work or voluntary experience coupled with proven experience in an administrative role. You will have exceptional customer service skills with the confidence to deal with a wide variety of people and prioritise competing deadlines, together with great organisational and IT skills, including data entry, word processing, spreadsheet packages and database use.

If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest and submit your CV by clicking 'apply now' below.

Start date:  ASAP
End date: 1 August 2020 (with the potential to extend)
Job Type: Fixed Contract (with the potential to extend)

Application Deadline:  5pm 11th November

First interviews: 14th November

Final Interviews: TBC

Overview of Speakers Trust 

Too many young people lack the confidence, skills and opportunity to share their ideas.  More than 40% of the young people we meet say they don’t have the confidence to speak in front of a group of peers.  Our mission is to change this.

Speakers Trust amplifies young voices, by managing programmes which develop young people’s confidence & communication skills and provide opportunities to share their ideas and perspectives.  We do this by delivering workshops that develop young people’s confidence and their communication skills. We then provide opportunities for young people to share their ideas and perspectives, firstly at school and then to a wider audience.

Over the last 12 months we delivered training to almost 30 thousand young people and worked directly in over 1 in every 5 state secondary schools in England. 

The impact of our work improves young people’s prospects.  The valuable ‘soft skills’ we develop positively contribute to self-confidence and mental well-being, help young people achieve in education, thrive in the workplace and have a greater voice in shaping the communities in which they live. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities

We are at an exciting point in Speakers Trust’s development; we have achieved a record breaking year in our flagship programme Speak Out Challenge and expanded it across the country.  We are now looking to welcome a new member to the team to help us deliver to even more young people.

The role will be an integral part of our Programmes team and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to liaise with schools and other third sector organisations across the country to coordinate communication skills workshops, and to support the organisation and delivery of events where we give young people the opportunity to share their ideas and perspectives on issues they feel are important – think TED Talks for teenagers. 

We are a small team, supporting over 30,000 young people, and so all play our role in ensuring that the office runs smoothly, the website is up to date and you will be expected to do the same. 

Coordination of Programmes and Events

You will be expected to:

• Promote our programmes and build connections with key stakeholders through impactful communications across all channels (including social media)
• Make contact and recruit state schools across London, Essex, Hampshire, Dorset and the Midlands to participate in “Speak Out” Challenge!
• Maintain and build school and teacher relationships;
• Liaise with schools and charities before workshop delivery;
• Liaise with trainers to match availability to workshop dates;
• Coordinate the day-to-day trainer delivery of the training programmes with support and leadership from the Programme Manager and Programme Director;
• Support the engagement of volunteers and VIPs before, during and after events.
• Follow up with schools and clients after workshop delivery;

• Assist in the assessment, monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the programme;
• Support local and Head Office staff in ensuring delivery of regional events such as competitions, launches, promotional and networking events;
• Help implement quality assessment protocols as agreed with funders;
• Attend and quality check a number of regional events throughout the year.

Administration and Logistics of Programmes and Events  

You will be expected to:

• Be the first port of call for workshop delivery-related enquiries;
• Work with our IT Systems to manage the workshops and events (SalesForce experience valuable but an ability to learn quickly more important)
• Collate and aggregate data and feedback, ensuring all are current;
• Ensure our trainers comply with child safeguarding procedures (with support of the full team);
• Work with the Director and the Finance Manager to take responsibility for day-to-day financial checks, invoice processes and outstanding invoices.

Office Management

We are a small team and you will be expected to play your role in supporting the running of the organisation:  

• Fulfil general office duties (answering the phone, taking messages, greeting new clients, etc);
• Provide support at office training events;
• Organise staff general meetings and events;
• Order and monitor office supplies and stationery;
• Monitor the printing and allocation of training manuals and publicity materials for workshops.

Knowledge and experience

We value applicants with experience or knowledge of:  

• The education system;
• Experience of Sales
• Experience of building relationships with teachers;
• Teaching experience.
• Administration

Qualifications and Functional Competencies

You will have:

• An outstanding level of literacy and numeracy;
• Good written and verbal communication skills (including an excellent telephone manner and the ability to engage with people at all levels and the ability to write concise, coherent and accurate reports and emails;)
• Excellent attention to detail and thorough record keeping (we deploy trainers to over 1000 workshops annually and need to ensure that we get the right person to the right place with the right materials every time);

• A high degree of personal effectiveness (Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise and work with a high level of productivity and the ability to adhere closely to deadlines and grant requirements);

• Knowledge of a range of computer software packages, including MS Office, Excel spreadsheets, (ideally SalesForce) or show the desire and ability to learn;

Other requirements are:

• An enhanced DBS check (or be willing to undergo a full check) as Speakers Trust is committed to the protection and safety of the young people we work with;
• Attended safeguarding training (or be willing to attend) as Speakers Trust is committed to the protection and safety of the young people we work with;

Personal / Behavioural Competencies

You will be able to:

• To have a high degree of personal organisation and to be attentive to detail
• Manage multiple roles concurrently, effectively;
• Take a practical approach to problem solving;
• Work effectively under pressure;
• Be open and honest in relationships with others;
• Use initiative and be a self-starter;
• Collaborative– plays to strengths and is resourceful to achieve results. 
• Highly motivated to learn and achieve
• Values led with a strong interest in our mission.
• Ability to work in a changing and flexible organisation and being adaptable to learn new systems and processes. 
• Ability to relate to young people and a genuine interest in their perspectives and progress. 
• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends

Speakers Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the sector.

Please submit a CV and a Cover Letter of no more than two pages.

My charity client based in South West London with good transports links is currently seeking a Senior OD Advisor to join their award winning charity. The role is initially being offered on a 12 month FTC basis.

The role has been newly created to meet the needs of the charity, primarily working with managers and supervisors to drive new performance management initiatives that have been derived from the new organisational strategy.

These performance management initiatives are being embraced by the whole organisation which has led them to having a lovely family feel culture within the organisation.

Based in impressive buildings this organisation do so much for their employees, benefits such as subsidised lunches, free on-site gym and free car parking.

The role itself is varied and will suit someone with the following skillset:
- a strong understand and desire to implement OD initiatives
- e-learning
- excellent relationship building skills
- demonstrable change management and employee relations experience
- worked in a regulated environment such as CQC or Ofsted

This organisation are really keen to bring someone in who has a hands on approach and is prepared to work with the managers to drive performance and enhanced learning within the charity.

About MHFA England

MHFA England is a social enterprise and the leading provider of mental health skills and awareness training courses in England. Our vision is to improve the mental health of the nation, through normalising society’s attitudes and behaviours around mental health, by developing the skills we need to look after our own and others’ wellbeing.

Learn about our social mission and our history by reading 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 maternity cover contract, will lead an in-house team and manage external agencies to deliver multi-channel marcomms campaigns. It has oversight of several key workstreams including brand, digital marketing, public relations, public affairs and internal communications.

Great project and line management is key to success in this role. You will be collaborative, consultative and have the ability manage multiple projects and activities. This role will also be part of MHFA England’s Leadership Team, you will need to be work closely with colleagues to ensure a new five-year strategic vision for this growing social enterprise is achieved.

Reporting into the Director of Marketing and Communications, you and your team will be responsible for implementing the marketing and communications strategy in line with organisational objectives, ensuring that the agreed activity is planned and delivered in a timely manner and demonstrates a good return on investment.

You will have a track record of delivering comprehensive marketing and communications strategies. You will help increase brand profile and awareness amongst key audiences and generate engagement with new audiences ultimately helping drive business. 

What can we offer you? 

You’ll enjoy 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, along with a winter and summer office closure in addition to your annual leave. 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 November. Interviews will be held week commencing 18th November.

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.

By applying for this job you are confirming that you have read the MHFA England Privacy Notice and accept the conditions under which your details will be processed.

This position will join a small team of a dynamic start-up charity based in Central London. The role offers a great opportunity for exposure to the whole operations of the charity and also flexible working. We are looking for someone to be available for 2 or 3 days per week depending on availability and our need.

The Young Westminster Foundation is a local charity established to support young people growing up in Westminster to have healthy, safe and bright futures. The foundation is a cross-sector partnership, working with youth clubs, charities, schools, businesses and Westminster City Council. Together we shape opportunities and create the best services for children and young people in Westminster through supporting and sustaining the children and young people’s sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain skills and experience in the youth sector in Westminster, to network with and learn from a range of stakeholders, whilst positively impacting the lives of young people within the borough.

You will support our small team and assist with the smooth running of our offices. This role will suit someone who is keen to develop their skills and knowledge within a friendly and supportive start-up environment or someone who is more experienced and looking for flexible working.

A varied role, you will be based in our office in Soho. There are flexible working options as well as the opportunity for growth and experience working at various levels in a new charity with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Support with events admin, booking venues, catering.
• Finance Administration- supporting our Finance Manager with the day to day bookkeeping of the Charity. Including uploading receipts to Quickbooks, managing Petty Cash and processing purchase invoices where possible.
• Administration to support our Grants Programme
• Updating and maintaining the Charity’s website
• Updating and maintaining our database
• Updating and maintaining member/newsletter distribution lists
• Support our corporate engagement programme – send letters, invites, etc
• Day to Day Office management including coordinating phone, info inbox, stationery, office supplier contracts.
• Booking meetings and maintaining the Charity’s central calendar.
• Support venue bank development
• Follow and when appropriate improve processes and procedures
• HR support (i.e. record of holidays taken, contracts etc.)
• Taking accurate and appropriate minutes at meetings when needed.
• Support with Board / Grants Panel meeting preparation
• Supports CEO in ensuring good governance, incl. health and safety, safeguarding policy, rates, insurance etc.
• Support the CEO with Diary Management, expense processing and travel booking as needed.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Reliable team player able to demonstrate initiative and collaboration
• Previous Admin and/or finance experience (desirable)
• Previous experience with Finance Software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage (desirable)

You have experience of working within mental health services or transferable skills from a related environment, plus a real commitment to service user development. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Community Link Worker.

We need someone like you to join the team at our community service in Margate, Kent.

As well as having an understanding of mental illness, we’ll be looking for the ability to prioritise a busy workload and work well within a team. You‘ll also need the communication skills it takes to and motivate and inspire others and liaise effectively with a wide range of organisations and individuals. Proficient using office IT and willing to work some weekends and evenings would also be an advantage. And, if you have experience of running workshop sessions, even better, although this is not essential, as training will be provided.

We need someone like you to join the team at our Mental Health Community Service in Thanet where we support people with mental health problems using a pathway model providing one to one coaching, recovery workshops, and community and peer support. Your challenge will be to promote social inclusion and increase the independence and self-esteem of people using our services by helping them identify and achieve their goals. This will involve providing community based groups/sessions and promoting access to a range of activities within the wider community. It will also involve working with a Team Manager to develop and support a range of enjoyable, interesting and relevant social activities. Running or supervising workshops or activities will be important too, as will managing your own caseload and providing each individual with their own needs assessment and risk management plan.

This is a part time post at 18 hours per week.  

Due to the popularity of some positions, we reserve the right to close the vacancies early on receipt of sufficient applicants.

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.

We're looking for an energetic Senior Partnerships Manager to lead the implementation of our new corporate strategy for a 13 month contract.

The Charity An incredible mental health charity.

The Role
To deliver a new bsuiness strategy and secure long term support and manage existing partnerships.

To capitalise on the expertise and networks of the senior volunteers, including working closely with trustees and managing our Corporate Development Network of senior business leaders.

Deliver first class stewardship to existing partners to increase engagement, value and longevity of support, including utilising the senior stakeholders and volunteers as appropriate.

Manage the corporate partnerships budget line. You'll be responsible for meeting income objectives and other KPIs set for year, careful expenditure planning and accurate reporting on progress against budget throughout the year.

Develop compelling philanthropic and commercial partnership propositions, manage leads and complete formal application processes for high value partnership opportunities, including written proposals, formal presentations and pitches to prospective partners.

Work closely with the Challenge and Community Officer, the Head of Philanthropic Partnership and the Database Officer to deliver and track the added value of corporate partners e.g. through challenge event fundraising, donating auction prize items and buying tables at special events.

The Candidate
Experience of developing and delivering corporate fundraising and commercial partnerships.

Understanding of corporate fundraising and the corporate marketplace.
Proactive attitude and evidence of experience in developing new business opportunities.

Evidence of ability to communicate effectively and confidently, able to tailor messages to supporters, produce a persuasive case for support, lead meetings with senior leaders and deliver compelling presentations and pitches to a range of audiences.

Evidence of strong written skills for charity of the year applications, impact reporting and broader partnership applications.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The client is interviewing on a rolling basis so this role may close early, please apply ASAP for more information.

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 and your details will not be held further 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.

Are you an experienced Head of Service looking for your next opportunity?Badenoch & Clark is currently recruiting for a Head of Service on behalf of a large London based Care & Support provider. As Head of Service you will be responsible for the successful operation of YP and Homelessness contracts across East London and Essex. This opportunity will be a full time, 12 month fixed contract. Principle duties will include: * Working with direct reports, driving business planning activities and service improvement plans specialist services * Demonstrating excellent financial acumen at all times, ensuring that direct reports construct and manage budgets effectively to maintain their financial viability and contribute to organisational overheads as required * Successfully leading and motivating your direct reports to ensure the championing and maintenance of a positive local culture across your patch * Ensuring that direct reports are delivering effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff as required * Developing key strategic and business relationships with all relevant customers/external parties The successful candidate for this role will ideally hold previous senior management experience operationally leading contracts supporting YP and Homelessness clients.Badenoch + ClarkBadenoch + Clark specialise in senior to exec level recruitment across corporate services, asset management & housing development, sales & marketing and care and support roles. With decades recruiting into our sectors we are best placed to provide you with a comprehensive service. We work to ensure suitable candidates have the greatest chance of success in securing their next career move and are proudly proactive about diversity and inclusion. We encourage all applicants to contact us for more detail on an opportunity, particularly if you require assistance or special measures, so we can support you in your application. If this opportunity does not directly interest you but you have experience in this field we would still like to hear from you.We are initially looking for an up to date CV demonstrating your relevant experience. We will then contact you to discuss the role in full detail and explain the application process.Please apply to this role with your CV to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you. Badenoch + Clark acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Badenoch + Clark UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Badenoch + Clark. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser: https://www.badenochandclark.com/en-gb/candidate-privacy

Take our mission of acceptance without exception to the organisations lesbian, gay, bi and trans people work for and the services they use.

For thirty years, Stonewall has been campaigning to improve the lives of lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people. Join our team as Database Officer or Senior Database Officer (depending on experience) and contribute to providing user support, CRM administration and valuable timely data for marketing and messaging to make a real difference to the lives of LGBT people.

As part of our Data team, you will be responsible for delivering BAU systems management to range of stakeholders, maintaining our main CRM (thankQ), providing business critical user support and supporting the Head of Data and Insights to maintain best practise data compliance and data governance.

This is initially a fixed-term six-month role, providing an excellent opportunity for you to not only make an impact on the lives of LGBT people, but also to develop your skillset by getting involved in a range data selections for varied appeals, campaigns and activities.

The successful candidate must have strong hands-on management experience of a CRM database, solid excel skills and be an adept problem solver. You’ll have experience manipulating data in excel, creating selections and segmenting in CRM as well as learning processes quickly. You’ll have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information in an appropriate manner and format.

If you have the right mix of skills and experience and a passion for LGBT equality, we want to hear from you. Please complete and return the application and recruitment analysis form by 9.30am on Wednesday 13th November 2019. Interviews will be held on W/C 18th November 2019.  Depending on the outcome of 1st stage interviews we may or may not conduct a round of second stage interviews as well.

Ratings Officer - Good Fish Guide

Contract: 3 year fixed term contract
Salary range: £23,500 – £27,800 per annum
Location: Ross-on-Wye with flexibility for some home working
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 3rd Nov 2019
Provisional interview: 21st & 22nd November or 2 & 3 December 2019

Our seas face a wide range of threats and 90% of global fish stocks are already fished at or above their maximum capacity and our demand for seafood is set to increase. Aquaculture is rapidly expanding to meet this demand, but if this is done badly it can also damage the environment and exacerbate these other problems. The good news is that we have the ability to influence the sustainability of our seafood. 

Consumer awareness regarding the sustainability of seafood has been increasing in recent years, and it was this demand for knowledge that led to MCS publishing the Good Fish Guide in 2002. Since then, we have gone on to help thousands of consumers and businesses understand more about the pressures on our wild fisheries resources and environmental issues associated with the production of farmed seafood, and the important role they can play in turning this around. We have developed a number of tools to help businesses and consumers make the most sustainable fish purchases, including our in-depth online Good Fish Guide, associated app and handy pocket-sized guide for making decisions on the go. Survey results indicate that businesses that refer to our ratings provide over 20% of the seafood consumed in the UK, yet we want to increase our reach and impact in the coming years and we are growing our team to support these plans. 

We are now looking for a Ratings Officer to join our Fisheries & Aquaculture team so that our research, assessments and ratings database can be maintained and increased. 

With your knowledge of the sustainable seafood movement, as well as fisheries and aquaculture management and production, you will be rigorous and detail-focused in researching new information and updating our existing knowledge on the sustainability of seafood that is most commonly consumed in the UK. You will use our methodologies to produce assessments and ratings for our Good Fish Guide.

Key Skills

- Good understanding of different aquaculture production and/or commercial fishing methods (ideally both), and associated ecological risks and management issues
- Excellent analytical and critical evaluation skills, in particular of technical scientific fishing and/or aquaculture reports and policy content
- Proven ability to summarise and communicate complex scientific information in a clear and simple way to a range of audiences, both orally and written
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail for working in databases and achieving deadlines
- Strong team working and communication skills
- Ability to remain motivated with focused work

How to apply and further information

Download the information pack for the full job description and more about what we would like to see in your application (this will be made available when the apply button is selected).

Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification. We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.

To apply, select the button shown and send your CV and cover letter. Please make sure it’s in an editable format – so no PDF or Pages formats.

Notes

MCS is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)

Other organisations may call this role Research Officer, Commercial Fishing Researcher, Sustainable Seafood Research Officer, Sustainable Seafood Officer, Fisheries and Aquaculture Officer, Sustainable Seafood Researcher, or Fishing Sustainability Officer. 

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Volunteer Coordinator

Have you got what it takes to support prisoners and their families?

Our client is a highly respected independent charity, which together with its subsidiary, works across England and Wales to develop and deliver a range of innovative services, providing practical and emotional support to prisoners’ children and families, to prisoners, and to ex-offenders.
Position: Volunteer Coordinator
Location: HMP Berwyn LL13 9QE & North Wales
Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement and other benefits

Closing date for applications: 31st October, 2019

About the role:

Working to support the team in HMP Berwyn / Courts, to lead the recruitment and management of volunteers and student placements to support our client's services. To be the key contact for volunteer opportunities, guiding site managers in best practice with regards to recruitment, training, record keeping and supervision of volunteers. To work closely with service staff to ensure that there are a supply of volunteers across a number of roles in order to support service delivery.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will offer a friendly and welcoming point of entry to volunteers looking to work with our client across the region and ensure that volunteer roles are clearly defined and advertised in appropriate, accessible places. In addition, you will assist site managers with the interviewing and appropriate placing of volunteers into a range of services, which include play, catering, helpline, be-friending, court services, family casework and visits support and assist with local recruitment of volunteers. Furthermore, to act as a point of contact for both structured and responsive volunteer comments, concerns and feedback, and to use this to continually improve volunteers’ experience as well as supporting the team with the organisation and facilitation of volunteer events and initiatives.

What Our Client Offers:

Our client offers a range of employee benefits including free confidential advice and counselling, generous holiday entitlement, cycle to work scheme, free eye care vouchers and pension. You will undergo a thorough induction and training programme and be supported by a friendly, enthusiastic and committed team.

You may have experience of the following: Volunteer Coordinator, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Trainer, Volunteering, Recruitment Officer, Volunteering Coordinator, Voluntary Sector etc.

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