Are you committed to helping us regulate health and social care within England?

 We are looking for individuals who are caring, demonstrate integrity, work well as part of a team and always strive for excellence in everything they do. Together we can make sure health and social care services provide people with safe, effective, compassionate, high-quality care and encourage care services to improve.

Let us tell you a little bit about the role....

You’ll be part of a busy national press office, leading on high-profile proactive and reactive national stories, providing expert communications advice to senior colleagues and contributing to the development of strategic communication plans. 
Reporting to the Media Manager as part of a small team of senior media advisers, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the narrative around adult social care and be a driver for change in one of the most important issues facing our society.

What we're looking for from you... 

You will be someone with significant experience of working in a national press office, who thrives in a fast-moving environment, has strong news sense and excellent writing skills.

You must be comfortable and confident briefing and advising senior people and be unafraid to challenge and do things differently.

You will have an eye for detail and be able to identify risks while never losing sight of the bigger picture and your role in driving forward organisational aims.

Accountabilities

- Lead on the delivery of national media relations to support CQC’s regulation of adult social care, as well as providing advice to senior members of staff and contributing to other communications projects
- Build and maintain relationships across key media journalists and outlets, stakeholders and staff to support the delivery an effective media strategy for the organisation and ensure that its priorities, purpose and impact are understood
- Provide calm and measured responses to time-critical situations, understanding when to escalate to ensure their resolution
- Prepare well-written materials including press releases, statements, internal briefings, communications plans and project evaluations to agreed deadlines and specifications
- Respond flexibly and proactively to time-critical changes in priorities
- Keep up to date with the changing external context in which CQC works  and understand tis regulatory model and the impact media can have on its success
- Participate in out-of-hours rota to ensure a 24-hour media service for the organisation.
- Contribute to the media team’s social media offer
- Have the appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to actively promote diversity and equality of opportunity, treat everyone with dignity and respect and avoid unlawful discrimination

Specific Skills and Experience

- Experience of leading on projects within a press office environment and as part of team
- Educated to degree-level standard or equivalent
- Experience of planning and delivering high-profile national stories
- Experience of working on multiple projects simultaneously and responding positively to change
- Experience in crisis management
- Experience in advising senior staff on media relations tactics, opportunities and issues
- Experience of utilising media evaluation metrics
- Experience of using multimedia platforms, including social media in a professional capacity
- Excellent writing, proof-reading and editing skills
- Computer literate – including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as media management software and social media
- Excellent relationship-building and networking skills , including the ability to provide advice and guidance at all levels
- Ability to be decisive and to analyse information, including policy documents and statistics, in order to make decisions and develop key messages
- High level of organisational, self-motivation and reasoning skills

About FareShare

FareShare now operates 21 Regional Centres around the UK. The majority of these are run by local charitable organisations we call our Delivery Partners. This enables us to be a UK-wide organisation yet also think and behave with local concerns at the heart of our actions. We support 10,943 local charities and groups – our Community Food Members and Associates. Over the past year 19,519 tonnes of food were redistributed by FareShare Regional Centres and FareShare Go nationwide, our charity network serves 924,000 people every week. In 2018 our impact was felt in at least 1,960 towns, cities and villages, helping UK charities and community groups avoid costs of more than £33m and delivering over £70m value to the UK taxpayer.

About FareShare Go

FareShare and the Irish social enterprise FoodCloud have been working together since 2016 in a partnership designed to help UK retailers address the issue of edible surplus food they may have within their stores. This innovative partnership, known as FareShare Go, brings together a technology platform and FareShare’s knowledge of the UK charity food redistribution market.  Using this App we are connecting charities with edible surplus foods. Initially this scheme has been working with Tesco, with a view to roll this service out to all retailers across the UK & Ireland in the longer term. 

Since launching the scheme last year we have already connected over 7,500 charities with over 2,700 stores.

FareShare is looking for exceptional individuals, with the range of skills that will play a vital role in contributing to the success of this innovative programme.  As part of the FareShare Go team you will work with a range of inspiring individuals who care passionately about our mission, and the communities we serve.

FareShare’s Strategy & Vision

Vision: We have the vision of a UK where "No good food goes to waste".
 
Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.

Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.

Our Values: Passion for our cause and the challenge that lies ahead

Ambition to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happen

Respect for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and

our beneficiaries

Collaboration it's only by working with others that we can be stronger

Focus on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and

achieve the most for our clients/customers.

The Role

As Community Coordinator, your role will focus on the growth and sustainability of the FareShare Go programme; through maximising relationships and adding value to create the best experience for our charity community. The successful candidate will be an exceptional communicator, with an approachable nature who will play a vital role in developing and maintaining charity and retailer relationships, plus raising awareness of FareShare Go across your local area.

The Community Coordinator will work across their designated area, with the following key outcomes

● Charity Welcoming and Engagement:  You will carry out Welcome Visits to new charities and be responsible for ensuring that coverage KPIs are reached and maintained for both new and existing retailers.  Using your analysis of charity needs, plus your knowledge of retailer and store profiles, you will use these visits to maximise the offer to charities, ensuring the service meets their requirements.  

● Community Capacity Building:  As part of the Welcome Visit and building relationships with charities, you will seek opportunities to enable and empower charities to increase their capacity and ability to take more food, more often, to ultimately increase the redistribution of surplus food to those in need.

● Sustainability and Compliance: You will work with your Regional Manager and team to identify stores where re-engagement activities are needed to improve charity coverage and charity compliance.  Liaising with the Central Team, you will work to maximise the amount of food collected by charities with lower levels of compliance, providing face to face interventions as necessary.  You will also be responsible for undertaking annual food safety checks within the agreed timeframe. 

● Retailer Engagement: You will play a key role in maintaining strong retailer relationships across your region. You will take an active role in any meet and greets with retailers, where required. Plus you will be responsible for maintaining regular contact with the relevant retail stakeholders in your region, sensitively dealing with any issues in a professional manner, as and when they arise.

● FareShare Network Engagement: We aim to become ‘one FareShare’. These roles are an integral part of our FareShare network and you will partner closely with the Regional Centre(s) in your areas. You will work on joint initiatives which improve and grow the FareShare community, ensuring that charities have access to the FareShare service which best meet their needs.

● Community Engagement: You will work with your regional team to ensure that we are continuing to build and grow the FareShare community.  You will take an active role in leading community events and networking activities, relying on the Central Team to support you in the organisation of these events.

Person Specification

Essential

● Have exceptional relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders

● Be a strong communicator who is able to engage with a variety of audiences.

● Be confident and assertive in handling difficult situations, whilst demonstrating calmness and professionalism

● Demonstrate strong problem solving skills

● Self-manage your own performance and workload.

● Have initiative and innovative thinking, in order to shape new/different ways of working

● Be organised, with a proven track record of achieving quality results.

● Have a proven ability to create links across teams to share best practices.

● Have strong IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

● Be flexible about your working arrangements as the role may involve high levels of travel to other areas of the UK.

● Have a valid driver’s licence for the UK, access to your own car and undertake extensive travel across your region.

Desirable Criteria

● Level 2/3 Food Safety training is desirable, but training will be provided.

● Have previous experience working with constituent relationship management (CRM) software. Experience using Salesforce is advantageous.

● Some experience in data analysis and project planning is advantageous

● Be degree educated or have a strong career history doing similar roles in any sector.

● Have some experience of training and managing others

Field based*
The expectations for the ‘field based roles’ are = 3 - 4 days working with your teams/retailers/regional centres/CFAs, either at customer or company sites within your region. With 1 - 2 days working from home.

Applicants must be able to drive and have access to a car and need also to submit a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and suitability relating to the job description.

Policy Officer (Health and Care) (x2 posts)
Permanent
£34,000 - £38,000

Could you play an active role in building Macmillan’s policy and influencing on health and care issues?

We are recruiting two Policy Officers with experience of working on health and care policy, who are driven to secure the best possible outcomes for everyone affected by cancer.

Reporting to a Policy Manager in our Health and Care team, the successful candidates will work on a number of projects, with one overarching objective: to secure the best support for everyone affected by cancer.

Working as part of the Policy, Campaigns and Influence team, you will help develop policy positions and solutions that work across the UK.

You will work closely with colleagues to ensure our policy work is highly credible and grounded in the diverse everyday experiences of people affected by cancer. You will also work be responsible for producing a range of high-quality policy materials, including policy publications, consultation responses and briefings, so that Macmillan continues to play a lead role influencing key stakeholders. In addition, you will represent Macmillan externally at events and meetings.

Experience of developing policy in a complex environment is essential. Ideally, you will have experience of influencing government or similar bodies. You will have strong analytical skills and a proven ability to influence others to deliver change. You will be an excellent communicator and able to demonstrate experience of working effectively as part of a team.

Click apply to view the full role profile document on our website.

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Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date of our vacancies.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths so we seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, reflecting the diverse nature of our society. 

We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any reasonable adjustments required in accordance with the Equality Act. Please contact the Macmillan HR Team if you require support.

Leonard Cheshire is currently recruiting for a Finance and Grants Officer.

LC is one of the largest global disability organisations supporting people in the UK and internationally with programmes in education, access to employment and youth leadership. The head office is in London and globally activities are overseen by regional offices in Kenya, Zambia, India and Thailand, and delivered by partners that are part of a deeply rooted network of over 200 organisations that work across 54 countries.

This exciting opportunity will support the Finance and Grants Manager in running the day to day finance function of LC’s expanding International Directorate, ensuring robust financial controls and efficient processes are in place to support the delivery of an ambitious strategy.

This role will work with colleagues in the UK and across regional offices in Africa and Asia providing financial guidance and ensuring delivery and monitoring of large and complex budgets. You will be responsible for supporting the processing of all payments and transfers in an accurate and timely manner and ensuring financial information is recorded, funds allocated and reconciled strictly in accordance with donor requirements.

This position might be suitable for a recent graduate starting their career, or for a professional looking to move into the charity sector. You will be a part qualified Accountant with strong technical accounting skills and financial analysis. You will bring a proactive approach and be able to work with colleagues across different geographies and levels of the organisation.

Join this exciting and expanding team in an organisation that believes that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

A satisfactory disclosure check may be required for this post.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

William Morris House is a vibrant community centre in Wimbledon closely aligned with the local Labour Party and trades union movements. We need an experienced, enthusiastic individual to put us at the heart of our communities.

We are looking for a House Manager to run our office,ensure the building is kept clean and safe, and be the primary contact for groups and individuals wishing to make use of our facilities.  S/he will report to a voluntary group of Directors.

Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience of working in a customer-facing administrative or estates role, be highly organised and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The post is 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days/ 4 hours per day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 5th March 2020

Volunteering Advisor
Salary: £15,437 per annum (FTE £21,612)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part-time - 25 hours per week
Based: The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford

BBOWT’s work is made possible by both a dedicated employee team and our many volunteers. We recognise our volunteers contribute their time, skills and talents to the effective running of the Trust and as such, are committed to giving them the practical support they need to realise their full potential whilst reaping the reward of restoring nature.

The People Team are looking for a Volunteering Advisor to support the wider BBOWT team in ensuring volunteers are supported, feel valued and are an integral part of BBOWT culture. This post will undertake all the administration associated with that, and maintain and help develop the volunteer module of the Trust’s thankQ database.

The role will suit someone who is approachable, has a proven track record in administration and previous experience of working as or with volunteers. A high level of computer literacy is a must, with advanced skills in Excel and databases being an advantage.

The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust is a membership-based voluntary organisation, managing over 80 nature reserves, influencing land management and educating and encouraging all sectors of the community to care for local wildlife.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Thursday 12th March 2020.
Interviews will be held w/c 23rd March 2020 at The Lodge, Littlemore, Oxford.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the job pack and application form.

CVs will not be accepted. Please note that only successful applicants will be notified.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please.

Thanks to support from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), we are about to launch a twelve-month programme across Coventry with the aim of helping more disadvantaged people in the city to access HMRC products and services and to interact more effectively with HMRC.

We have a vacancy for a HMRC Caseworker/Support Lead to deliver this exciting new programme. This is a 12-month fixed term post, working 22 hours per week. The role will involve:

• Providing direct advice and support for HMRC customers who need extra help and cannot afford to pay for it.
• Assisting customers who are digitally excluded, to build their confidence and capability to use online HMRC services for themselves.

Clients will include self-employed people who may have difficulty getting online, people for whom English may not be their first language and people who may otherwise have difficulty finding out about or accessing HMRC products and services. The postholder will help people to get online, to overcome problems and help resolve disputes.

Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of how to support people to become more digitally included, as well as an understanding of HMRC products and services. You will be expected to offer basic guidance on issues such as income tax, taxable income, Child Benefit, ‘legacy’ tax credits, tax refunds and dealing with basic tax problems. You will know when to escalate problems to more specialist providers.

The postholder will work closely with partner agencies, including Family Hubs, libraries and community centres, to generate referrals and provide support through a blend of 1-1, group sessions and remote support. This will support the projects further aims of improving access for digitally excluded people and to improve digital inclusion knowledge among partner organisations’ frontline staff.

The role is peripatetic and involves travel to sites across Coventry.

Coventry Independent Advice Service offers community advice across Coventry and holds the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) for casework in welfare benefits and debt. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates who meet the person specification regardless of age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or race.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join us as Team Coordinator, effectively supporting the Northern Ireland Team within UK Programmes, by providing proactive and comprehensive administration and financial support.

This role is a fixed term contract for a period of 6 months.

Our UK and Global Programmes Department delivers humanitarian and development programmes, builds partnerships with institutional donors – including governments, multi-laterals and trusts – and drives lasting change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As NI Team Coordinator you will have direct responsibility in the effective and smooth functioning of the team including PA support to the NI Management Team, and additional team wide support.

To be successful you will have proven experience of providing administrative support to a busy team, be flexible with excellent time management skills and you will be able to make judgement as to when to take the initiative. In addition, you will have:

Essential Technical Skills:

• Excellent skills in work planning and managing a diverse set of priorities to meet deadlines to a consistently high standard.
• Excellent skills in setting up and maintaining administrative processes and office systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial data and provide accurate information to team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to identify key points from complex material or information.
• Highly computer literate and confident with Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Personal Skills:

• Ability to work with a wide range of people, in particular presenting a professional image on behalf of Save the Children.
• Commitment to learning and development, and to look for ways in which to make improvements.
• Ability to be calm under pressure and help build a collaborative team culture.
• Ability to communicate assertively, but sensitively with a wide range of people both written and verbally.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to make judgement as to when to take the initiative.
• Discretion in dealing with confidential information.

Education/Professional Skills:

• Previous experience providing administration support to senior management.
• Experience of initiating, planning and developing areas of work.
• A demonstrated commitment and interest in the aims of Save the Children

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 8th March 2020

Do you wish to use your Nursing skills to really help animals in need, Mayhew is a charity that is making changes here in London and overseas.  We have a fabulous, modern and fully equipped Veterinary Clinic within a rehoming facility.

We offer preventative care to owned animals in the community, as well as treating a wide variety of surgical and medical cases for the animals in our care, whilst they await their new homes.

We currently have a vacancy for a Registered Veterinary Nurse. You will be joining a team of like-minded, passionate individuals with a genuine interest in animal welfare. There is ample opportunity to be involved in all aspects of nursing; from surgical and medical care to running Nurse Clinics and everything in between.

We have a dedicated Night team in addition to dedicated receptionists, meaning you can focus on nursing tasks.

This position is 35 hours a week with shifts as follows:

7.45 am – 3.45 pm

8.30 am – 4.30 pm

9 am – 5 pm

11.45 am – 7.45 pm

The shift pattern swaps monthly between working Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday.

Part-Time hours can also be discussed for the right candidate, please state this and provide how many hours per week you would prefer.

Communications is at the heart of everything that we do and this role is key to our success.

We are The Lucy Faithfull Foundation - the only UK-wide charity dedicated solely to preventing child sexual abuse.  Our vision is a world in which children's right to leave free from abuse and exploitation becomes a reality.

We are looking for an aspiring communicator who is seeking great experience in a busy communications team.  We need someone who is keen to learn all about the full range of communications activity, from creating engaging digital and offline materials to ensuring our messages reach the people who need us.  We need someone who is confident managing a varied workload supporting diverse and demanding projects, proactive and a team player.  We need someone who has high standards and who strives to raise quality wherever possible.

At RBMind we place a huge value on our volunteers and greatly appreciate the dedication and enthusiasm that they bring to our organisation. Our services benefit from around 150 volunteers a year, collectively providing thousands of volunteering hours, and significantly increasing the outreach and support that we are able to offer.  We also provide invaluable opportunities for individuals with lived experience of mental health conditions to gain skills supporting others, which often forms a huge part of their own recovery journeys.

This is your opportunity to lead these services for RBMind, and to continue to develop and expand our volunteering and peer led opportunities to support our clients, our volunteers and our organisation. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting volunteers, and will encourage individuals to develop their confidence, skills, and personal development. You will need to be skilled in motivating and coaching individuals with mental health issues, and have an understanding of how the recovery approach can support individuals on their recovery journey through volunteering. 

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and a good role model for our volunteers and members.  You will be experienced in delivering volunteer led services, and able to guide our teams in delivering effective volunteer led support.  You will also need to have clear project management skills to support our range of peer led interventions moving forwards.

Richmond Borough Mind values diversity and difference.  We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, particularly individuals with lived experience of mental health problems.

Salary: £28,000 per annum (pro rata), 30 hours per week  

The closing date for applications is 9am Mon 27th January 2020. 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place on Thurs 6th February 2020.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is recruiting for a full time Senior Engagement Manager on a permanent contract based in London, in particular the current Areas of Focus – Brent, Enfield, Newham. 

The primary purpose of this post is to work as part of the Engagement Team to manage and deliver engagement and inclusion activity across the Area including stimulating and supporting the flow of good quality applications; working in Areas of Focus as required; and planning and implementing outreach strategies targeted at Strategic Funding Framework (SFF) priorities. The role will contribute to the wider work of the London and South Area team.

To be competitive in the role, you will need to demonstrate high level knowledge, skills and experience against our selection criteria.

To review the job description and to apply, please complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the Person Specification, which can be found on our website.

The closing date for applications is midnight 16 March 2020. Interviews are expected to take place 1 and 2 April 2020.

If you have not heard from the recruiting officer two weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been successful.

Thank you for your interest in this role and our organisation.

To improve the quality of life of local, older people by coordinating developing the Local and Vocal Project enabling older people to have a voice and be heard and influence the way in which services are planned and delivered.

The Local and Vocal project Coordinator will be responsible for planning and organizing the Hammersmith and Fulham Consultative Forum and will also be responsible for organizing events/activities and all post-event reporting and networking.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Last year, we helped 2.7 million people face to face, over the phone, by email and webchat. No one else sees so many people with so many different kinds of problems, and that gives us a unique insight into the challenges people are facing today. Using this evidence, we can show government, regulators and businesses how they can make things better for people.

We’re looking for an Officer to join our Campaigns and Public Affairs team. Sitting at the heart of the organisation, the team works to achieve meaningful policy change, deliver public awareness campaigns, and help secure our position as the leading provider of advice in England and Wales.

This role will support the team across a variety of campaigns. For example, at the moment we’re aiming to get a fairer deal for consumers in essential markets like insurance and broadband, ensure the benefits system delivers for those who need it, and make sure people are at the heart of plans to reach net zero. We also run consumer education campaigns, raising awareness of issues like scams and how to save money on energy bills.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working or volunteering on public affairs or campaign projects, be able to deliver a range of communications to suit different audiences and have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously. The candidate doesn't need a degree to apply; we're looking for someone with an interest in politics who shares a commitment to the values of Citizens Advice. 

To apply, please complete the application form. You will need to provide short examples of how you meet the six essential criteria in the person specification. These can come from a variety of experiences, professional or otherwise - we're looking for transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We are happy to consider flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.