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Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: Based at our Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helen’s Rd, Swansea SA1 4DQ, with the option of hybrid working in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.
About the role
As Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer (Wales), you will play a crucial role in our work to end homelessness in Wales.
You will create and drive forward a bold communications strategy for Wales, collaborating with colleagues across multiple departments to showcase the depth and breadth of Crisis’ work in Wales with maximal impact.
You will share our passion for equity and for ensuring that the voices of those with lived experience of homelessness are at the heart of our work.
The successful candidate will have a natural interest in campaigning for positive change and will work closely with our policy team, joining the team at an exciting time as we anticipate proposals for new legislation to better support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Wales.
About you
The successful candidate will:
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Have an excellent working knowledge of the media landscape in Wales.
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A proven track record for designing and delivering impactful communication strategies or substantial experience as a journalist.
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Be experienced in working with people to share their stories in a positive and meaningful way.
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Have exceptional communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively with wide-ranging audiences and partners.
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Have a good understanding of Welsh politics and take a keen interest in campaigning for positive policy change.
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Be passionate about working as a team to help end homelessness in Wales.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
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A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
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Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
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Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
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28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
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Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
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Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 17 November 2024 23:55
Interview date: Tuesday 26 November 2024 at Crisis Skylight South Wales, 163 St Helen’s Rd, Swansea SA1 4DQ
Interview process: This will include an interview looking at competency and values-based questions with our recruitment panel as well as a discussion with some of our members with lived experience of homelessness here at Crisis. As part of the interview, candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation and to complete a short-written task.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?
We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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Hamelin exists to reimagine life for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, enabling limitless possibilities.
Our mission is to build inclusive, caring, and compassionate communities for autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. By empowering and supporting these individuals, we strive to enable them to live the lives they choose.
Job Title: Business Manager
Location: Home Based (with expected weekly travel within Essex to meet the requirements of the role)
Salary: £36,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Your New Role
Hamelin is seeking a dynamic Business Manager to lead our expanding Employability and Befriending Projects. In this diverse role, you'll play a pivotal part in ensuring our projects meet their goals and create a lasting impact in our communities.
As Business Manager, you will oversee two important initiatives:
- Employability Project: Here, you will empower adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to find and maintain meaningful paid employment. You will line manage Hamelin’s Employability Advisor, providing essential support and guidance to foster growth and success within this project.
- Befriending Project: This initiative focuses on enabling adults with learning disabilities and/or autism to engage in community activities through befriending, mentoring, and peer-led programs, all supported by our dedicated volunteers. As Business Manager, you will orchestrate the essential logistical, analytical, and administrative tasks that keep this project running smoothly.
Initially you will oversee the service delivery of the befriending project, whilst supporting the IGC team to secure additional funding to expand into other geographical areas.
On the achievement of additional areas, regional staff will be supported.
This role is crucial in making sure we deliver exceptional service, stay compliant, and run our projects efficiently— whilst ensuring our mission, vision and values are not compromised. You will also be key in developing the Charity as it seeks to evolve its services and reach.
About you
It’s essential that:
- You have at least two years’ experience managing services for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
- You possess strong business acumen, with experience in budget management and service development.
- You have a proven track record of successful team management
- You hold a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.
- You are able to work flexibly across locations in Essex to fulfil the requirements of the role.
It’s desirable that:
- You have experience working in a charity or non-profit organisation.
- You have links within employability.
- You have experience in mentorship.
- You’re familiar with the local community and relevant stakeholders.
Defining care for a better future
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Are you passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services? Are you confident about carrying out research, and telling the story of the findings in written briefings? Are you adept at writing accessible, persuasive research reports? If so, we’d love to work with you to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.
As our Senior Research Officer, you will be working on an exciting new project to improve primary care access for residents. Your flair for planning and logistics will enable you to both gather data about the experiences of Barnet residents and to collate existing evidence. You’ll also be comfortable producing accessible how-to guidance, to enable people experiencing health inequalities to access services.
In return for your commitment to the cause, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.
This role is only open to people with lived experience of disability, which could include mental health issues or a long term condition. The successful candidate will need to undertake a DBS check.
About Healthwatch
The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.
Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:
· Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public
· Make people’s views known
· Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised
· Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
· Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices
· Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion
About Inclusion Barnet
Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North-West London. We believe in the power of experience, and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed, and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers, and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely. We also work to support other organisations to do the same. Our work is very much influenced by the Social Model of Disability.
Please submit a brief covering letter with your CV outlining how your skills match the job description and person specification, and how you will use insights from your lived experience of disability to fulfil the role.
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Community First is a registered charity based in Devizes. As a member of Action with Communities in Rural England, we support communities across Wiltshire and Swindon. Our Patron is Her Majesty The Queen.
Voice It, Hear It is a partnership programme that is committed to co-production and Service Users engagement throughout Wiltshire.
We work together to:
- Extend collaborative reach, working with VCSEs and marginalised groups lacking service access and community feedback participation
- Jointly advocate for Service Users as an Alliance, amplifying their voices in multiple arenas and forums
This post holder will foster strong partnership to deliver the User Engagement Service (Voice It, Hear It) This service aims to amplify and advocate for peoples voice to inform local strategy and develop community action to create stronger and more resilient communities.
The post holder will lead on consultations and engagements with a range of stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, ensuring a proactive and collaborative approach to partnership working.
A completed application form will need to be completed before appointment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!
Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.
Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!
You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.
We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!
Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.
Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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DOTW UK has a small, high-performing and dynamic services team dedicated to delivering high quality, person-centred healthcare in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional personal and team performance.
We are looking for an Outreach Senior Caseworker with experience of delivering effective advocacy on behalf of people from marginalised communities. This role will play a key role in the delivery of services that will support equal access to primary medical services for people seeking asylum in contingency accommodation in Northeast London. The outreach service will offer initial health and social assessments, urgent care, and will facilitate GP registration and, and support access to wider healthcare and support services within the area through direct referrals and signposting, and coordination with other local services and partners.
As part of DOTWs Services team, you will support the service by proactively promoting DOTW’s service at individual accommodation sites, providing social assessments for residents and their dependents, escalating health issues of any immediate concern, and support responses to urgent health and/or safeguarding concerns. As part of a culture of best practice, you will ensure adherence to DotW policies and will provide support resolving complex cases, deploying your demonstrative experience delivering person-centred, compassionate care and/or advice and support to people seeking asylum or from other excluded communities.
You will lead by example, demonstrating effective advocacy, coordination, and multi-tasking skills, The role requires emotional agility, and resilience, especially when dealing with complex situations such as mental health crises, trafficking, and homelessness, where you will draw on your experience to manage complex situations calmly and compassionately. You will be someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and be able to work productively and constructively within a close-knit team by demonstrating an open and responsive attitude and using your excellent communication skills.
You will have strong IT skills and ideally a driving licence to be able to support us to deliver our services in our dedicated mobile clinic vans. You will have the skills to work independently and manage your own and volunteers' health and safety, sometimes working alone.
You will be supported by an experienced team, regular line management, and clinical supervision. Skills in Basic Life Support, First Aid, safeguarding, mental health management, and trauma-informed approaches will be provided.
Those with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, homelessness, or exclusion from health services are encouraged to apply.
For more information on the role, including a person specification, please refer to the role profile.
Closing Date:
Monday 18th November at 9am.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter on the link provided with the following details:
- Why you would be interested in the role
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile. Interview dates TBC.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV & Covering Letter to the email provided with the following details:
- Why you would be interested in the role
Your CV and cover letter should be clearly tailored to the position and should reference points from the person specification section of the role profile.
Applications which do not demonstrate the essential skills, knowledge, experience, and competencies will not be shortlisted.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
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TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a non-profit organisation with a 40-year history, driven by the belief that safe, healthy and happy relationships are the bedrock of emotional well-being. We are counsellors, therapists, mediators, support workers and volunteers. Together, we deliver essential domestic abuse, therapeutic well-being and mediation services to communities nationwide. Now, we aim to extend our services to even more people and plan to launch new initiatives to reach underserved communities. Are you a passionate and resilient Services Director? Can you help us shape and implement these future plans?
Job Purpose
You’ll lead and develop the delivery of all our Therapeutic Wellbeing, Domestic Abuse and Mediation services, ensuring the high performance of services and a commitment to listening to the voice of those we serve.
Your role will be crucial in fostering a culture of continuous improvement where every team member is empowered to contribute to our growth.
You’ll be the face of TLC at meetings relating to existing service delivery, playing a crucial role as a passionate advocate for relationship support.
With a strategic and commercial eye on the future of all our services, you’ll play a key role in developing a growth mindset throughout the team, influencing our strategic direction.
Our ideal candidate
- Passionate about the need for high quality, impactful services
- Committed to our values of safe, authentic and person-centred support
- An inspiring leader with charity experience
- A generous collaborator
- An excellent communicator
- Keen to develop professionally and personally
TLC: Talk Listen Change is committed to creating a diverse leadership team and positively encourages applications from people who are a from a global majority ethnicity and from all genders.
What’s in it for you
- The opportunity to bring positive change to the lives of adults, children and families.
- An exciting, pivotal and influential role.
- The opportunity to be a key member of TLC Executive Leadership Team and internal lead for Board Services Committee.
- The opportunity to lead all our charitable services including domestic abuse, therapeutic wellbeing and mediation plus others in the future.
- The chance to play a pivotal role in developing our UK-wide service reach.
- Flexible working arrangements, working in whichever way helps you to perform at your best.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year.
- Day off for Birthday, after completion of probation, Wellbeing Day and Volunteering Day.
We believe in fostering a work environment that supports flexibility and productivity. We understand that everyone has unique needs and responsibilities, and we are committed to accommodating flexible working arrangements to help our team members perform at their best. Whether you need to adjust your hours, work remotely, or explore other flexible options, we are open to discussing and accommodating your requests. Join us and experience a workplace that values your individual work style and well-being.
Please note this post is subject to a DBS check.
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Campaigns & Partnership Manager Location: St Albans & District Foodbank
Salary: £40,000 FTE (£32,000 Pro Rata)
Hours: 30 hours per week, with occasional Saturdays (10am-12pm)
Flexible Working | Reports to: CEO
About Us
St Albans & District Foodbank (SADFB) is a dedicated charity and part of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network. We are committed to relieving poverty in the local area and supporting people through challenging times. With the help of 130+ active volunteers, we provide vital food and support to those in need. Now, we are seeking a passionate and dynamic Campaigns & Partnership Manager to help lead local efforts and build partnerships that will make a lasting impact.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about social justice, community engagement, and driving change. As our Campaigns & Partnership Manager, you will work closely with our CEO and volunteer teams to lead local campaigns that highlight the root causes of food poverty. You’ll also help raise awareness, build community partnerships, and support our work in reducing food insecurity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead local campaigning efforts, building a movement to end the need for food banks in our community.
- Manage a team of volunteers to support campaigns and partnership-building activities.
- Engage with local businesses, schools, charities, and churches to foster long-term partnerships and increase food and financial donations.
- Use social media and other platforms to raise awareness of our work and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Conduct research and data analysis to support campaign strategies and inform the CEO’s decision-making.
- Represent SADFB at local forums, bringing the voices of those facing food poverty to the forefront.
- Identify opportunities for new community engagement and partnerships, and nurture these relationships.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience in community campaigning, volunteer management, and partnership-building. You’ll be a confident communicator with the ability to bring people together, manage projects, and inspire others to join the cause. Experience in research and data analysis, as well as strong project management skills, will also be important.
Person Specification
- Experience in leading campaigns or community organising.
- Strong volunteer management and community outreach experience.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Passionate about tackling food poverty and supporting vulnerable communities.
- Ability to work with data, research findings, and use them to shape stories and strategies.
Why Join Us?
At SADFB, we offer flexible working and the chance to make a real difference in your local community. You’ll be part of a dedicated, compassionate team committed to creating long-term solutions for food poverty. If you’re looking for a meaningful role with impact, this could be the job for you.
Apply by submitting your CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification.
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About Reprieve
Reprieve works with the most disenfranchised people in society. Our aim is simple: to consign the death penalty and abuses carried out in the name of “counter-terrorism” or “national security” to history, drawing public and political attention to past harms with a view to preventing them from occurring again.
In our view, you can best judge a society by how it treats prisoners, criminal defendants, and the far-flung targets of an ever-changing counter-terror policy. To us, the rule of law means little if we selectively apply it to people we agree with. It is for all of us. Liberty is always eroded at the margins.
Reprieve’s staff is made up of courageous and committed human rights defenders. Founded in 1999, we provide free legal and investigative support to people facing the death penalty and those victimised by states’ abusive counter-terror policies – rendition, torture, arbitrary detention and extrajudicial killing.
We fight our clients’ cases in courts around the world; investigate their mistreatment; and advocate on their behalf, encouraging public and political debate of human rights issues.
About this role
We are pleased to advertise for a Head of Death Penalty Projects- US to oversee our work against the death penalty in the United States of America.
Reprieve has worked against the death penalty since our founding. In recent years we have built a particular specialism in issues relating to lethal injection, the most popular execution method in the US. Lethal injection has been touted as more humane than other methods – a modern, clean, clinical way to execute. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Lethal injection executions go wrong more often than any other execution method, often resulting in prolonged and torturous executions, commonly known as “botched” executions. Through our work we aim to dispel the myth of the humane execution, working with allies across medicine, business and other sectors to end the misuse of medicines and medical technology in executions.
The existing portfolio of work includes litigation, investigation and analysis, corporate engagement, a wide range of public and private advocacy, and developing and maintaining world-leading expertise on execution methods, particularly the jurisprudence and science relevant to lethal injection.
Contract, location and salary
The role is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £59,226 per annum less any required deductions for tax and national insurance.Reprieve operates a hybrid working model and we require staff to work a minimum of 40% from the London office and the rest of the week from home. There is the opportunity for international travel in the role.
Reprieve is proud to have an open and transparent pay structure, governed by a 2:1 pay ratio between the highest-paid member of staff and the lowest-paid member of staff. We are a flexible employer and offer a range of non-financial benefits to employees. We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds. You can learn more about Reprieve’s salary structure and ethos on our website.
Full details and how to apply
Please see the job description for full details including a person description. Applicants should complete and submit an application form, and the deadline for applications is 17 November 2024. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About us
The Runnymede Trust is the UK’s leading race equality think tank. We generate research to challenge racial inequality in Britain.
For more than 50 years, we have worked tirelessly to build a Britain in which we all belong. Proudly independent, we speak truth to power on race and racism without fear or favour. We are not swayed by political agenda, profit or popular opinion. We are authentic, led by an ethnically diverse team we draw from our lived experience and that of our wide and inclusive community and partnership networks.
Job purpose
As a Senior Policy Officer, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the policy influencing work of Runnymede across a wide range of areas. Your responsibilities will involve researching and developing evidence-based policy positions, drafting briefings in priority areas and supporting with policy reports, while working closely with other members of the team to contribute to organisational initiatives. A key part of this role will involve supporting the Policy Manager and Head of Policy in managing the Runnymede’s Parliamentary engagement, which includes monitoring ongoing legislation, organising Parliamentary events and managing the Secretariat for the All Party Parliamentary Group on Race and Community.
This is a challenging position that requires strong organisational skills, an ability to navigate high-stakes environments, and a keen understanding of policy nuance within the shifting landscape of race and social justice. You will be integral to shaping and advancing Runnymede’s anti-racist agenda and will thrive on collaboration and learning in a responsive and dynamic environment.
This is a key role in one of the UK’s leading think tanks on race and social justice, and has the potential to make an important and long term impact delivering genuine progress towards racial equality in Britain.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and an opportunity to work alongside an inspiring team of thought-leaders and changemakers, we offer the following benefits:
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33 days annual leave (including flexibility to take bank holidays when best suits you)
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Extra annual leave for volunteering and/or study
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Flexible working and hybrid/home working
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Enhanced parenthood policies
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Contributory pension
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Investment and support with training, professional growth and development
How to apply
To apply please click the apply button below.
This will take you to our online recruitment platform, BeApplied, which is a platform that aims to facilitate an unbiased and inclusive hiring process.
On BeApplied you will be asked to upload your CV and answer some skill-based application questions instead of a traditional covering letter.
Runnymede Trust is committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We acknowledge that people from certain backgrounds are under-represented in research and policy making and we’re committed to doing what we can to correct this. We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic people; people with disabilities; people who identify as being LGTBQIA; people who have a mental health condition; and people who identify as working class now or in the past.
We are also aware that many highly capable prospective candidates nonetheless rule themselves out of work in think tanks because they underestimate their own ability to do the role. With this in mind, we strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job and would like to stress that past experience of working in think tanks is not required.
Interview Schedule
Candidates will hear back about their application status on 18th of November, and interviews for shortlisted candidates will be conducted on 25th and 26th of November.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About us
Providence Row believes that no one should have to sleep rough and that everyone should have access to the support they need to find a safe place to call home.
We work with those affected by homelessness and those vulnerably housed in Tower Hamlets, offering an integrated service of housing advice & support, access to substance use, physical & mental health services, as well as, training & progression programmes. We ensure that people often excluded from mainstream services gain the support and opportunities they need to create a safe, healthy and sustainable life.
About the role
- Navigating the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, working with people who have a higher complexity in substance use and need additional support from multiple services.
- To work in a trauma informed and person centred way, empowering the client to make informed choices around their care and support
- Conducting street outreach with partner agencies to identify and locate people on your caseloads, who are sleeping rough.
- Attending local hostels with the aim of supporting those who are at risk of eviction and where substance and/or alcohol use maybe a contributing factor.
- Managing a caseload of clients
- Attending partner agency meetings relating to rough sleeping & hotspots in the borough.
- Providing targeted harm reduction advice and information to individuals around the risks associated with drug or alcohol use and supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Signposting individuals to other support services inclusive of substance use, based on individual need.
- Removing the stigma of homelessness and for those who use substances and/or alcohol
- Breaking the barriers of which people experiencing homelessness face, when trying to access needed services
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension – 5% employer, 3% employee
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Monthly reflective practice
- Wide range of learning & development opportunities
To apply: Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a part-time position offering flexible hours (21 hours per week) to attract the best candidate. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to our dedicated team. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Deliver our Strategic plan: Collaborate with the Board and staff to implement our compelling strategic vision for the project, ensuring alignment with our vision, mission and operational objectives.
- Financial Sustainability: Spearhead fundraising initiatives, secure diverse funding streams, and manage budgets effectively to ensure the charity’s long-term financial health. This will include a strong focus on grants, bid writing and cultivating relationships with funding partners.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee the effective delivery of all programmes and projects, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with relevant statutory requirements, policies and procedures.
- Team Leadership: Foster a positive and supportive work environment that empowers staff, promotes professional development, and encourages creativity and innovation.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, community partners, parents, families, funders, and the public, effectively communicating the charity’s impact.
About You:
The ideal candidate will possess a unique blend of leadership skills, experience, and a genuine commitment to our mission. Essential criteria include:
- Proven Leadership: Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior leadership role, ideally within the charity sector, demonstrating successful organisational management, strategic planning, board and team leadership.
- Financial Acumen: Extensive experience in financial planning, budgeting, bid writing and securing funding for charitable organisations, with a proven track record in results and diversifying income streams.
- Collaborative Approach: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, inspire teams, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Passion for Impact: A deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and families, coupled with a genuine desire to make a tangible difference in their lives.
Relevant Qualification: A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in a business/management related subject or a relevant professional qualification
To engage vulnerable and isolated young people and their families helping them build their confidence, identify new skills and build resilience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We seek a passionate and experienced General Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Working 3 days per week, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our organisation, overseeing staff well-being, and projects and promoting our charitable work.
Afrocats aims to promote social inclusion. We support children and young people from poorer backgrounds to have better access to supplementary education and related activities that will build their confidence, skill set and sense of belonging. We empower economically disadvantaged families and individuals to develop their skills and social networks, broadening their horizons through access to workshops and volunteering opportunities to gain vital employment skills. We engage with the wider public to challenge stereotypes around culture and immigration in a supportive and safe environment to help create a more positive narrative
Responsibilities
Team Management:
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Provide leadership and direction to our staff team
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Leading on evaluation and collating reports
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Manage regular team meetings online as well as Face-to-Face
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Problem-solving within the team and on projects
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Conduct one-on-ones and appraisals, pastoral care management and development opportunities for team members.
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Foster a positive and supportive work environment, promoting staff well-being initiatives.
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Ensure staff has appropriate training and understanding of all policies and procedures
Risk Management:
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Oversee the organisation's risk register, identifying and mitigating potential risks. Identify and implement appropriate software
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and service users.
Human Resources:
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Manage all aspects of the HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations.
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Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation.
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Address staff concerns and ensure a fair and supportive work environment.
Financial Management:
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Oversee the petty cash and ensure proper record-keeping and financial controls
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Manage Annual Leave and Toil.
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Work collaboratively with the board or finance team on budgeting and resource allocation.
Promoting the Charity:
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Develop and implement strategies to raise awareness of our work with refugees and asylum seekers.
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Build relationships as required with key stakeholders, including donors, funders, and partner organisations.
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Advocate for the needs of refugees and asylum seekers.
Wellbeing and Health Activities:
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Champion staff and service user well-being by identifying and implementing initiatives that promote mental and physical health.
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Coordinate with relevant organisations to offer support services.
Reporting
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Oversee the assimilation of quarterly and year-end Annual reports and Financial report
Qualifications:
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Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role within the charity sector or a related field.
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Experience of managing projects and what happens on a day to day basis
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Proven experience in team leadership, staff development, and HR management.
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Strong understanding of risk management principles and best practices.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
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Passion for social justice and a commitment to supporting refugees and asylum seekers.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Other
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Manage and oversee our new database system
We're an award winning charity that supports people who face social exclusion in Greater Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Our passionate Regional Casework Coordinators are SSAFA’s front line of support for members of the armed forces community in need. They are the first point of contact for all beneficiaries into the Regional Office, assessing needs and allocating the case to one of our volunteer caseworkers.
You will sometimes handle complex problems from individuals who may be distressed, identifying the presenting and potential underlying needs to determine the best way to support the beneficiary. You will have ownership of cases from beginning to end, coordinating the casework process in a timely manner and ensure that the beneficiary journey is at the centre of the Service. You will have the opportunity to shape processes and procedures within the office which will lead to improvements in the service offered to clients.
To help you establish yourself in this new post you will receive excellent training and induction to SSAFA.
Whilst the post is homebased, to be eligible for this role you are required to live in the South West region in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Somerset. There will be occasional travel around the South West Region, and you will be required to travel for quarterly face to face team meetings.
About the team
The team work remotely and pride themselves in maintaining a close working bond which ensures the smooth operation of the office. You will work closely with volunteers from the eight SSAFA branches in the South West, supporting them to administer casework for SSAFA beneficiaries. The successful candidate will work as part of a larger team of 10, which includes two Regional Casework Managers and a Regional Operations Manager.
About you
To carry out this role successfully you will have a track record of providing welfare advice in key areas such as housing benefits, debt, disability, mobility or immigration issues. You will have knowledge of safeguarding and GDPR and experience in dealing with sensitive information and people in vulnerable situations. You will be able to provide excellent customer service by telephone, e-mail and face to face. You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of the way of life for today’s Armed Forces, veterans and their families and if you have experience of recruiting and supporting volunteers. An understanding of the voluntary sector and preferably the military charity sector landscape across the South West would be valuable
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2023 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
Further information about the role
For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Alex Swinard, Regional Casework Manager for an informal discussion.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
If you've applied for this role previously within the last six months, we encourage you not to reapply as we already have your details saved on our system and will contact you if a suitable position becomes available.
If you need any adjustments to support you with the application process, please contact us.
Closing date: Midnight on 10 November 2024. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: 15 and 19 November 2024
As part of the selection process, you will be required to complete an IT assessment.
Over the past few years, Families in Grief (FiG) has grown significantly to meet the needs of our North Devon and Torridge community. We have just completed a piece of work to expand our reach, enhance our accessibility to healthcare professionals and schools, and broaden our range of services to better support children, young people and families who have been bereaved. We are now looking for an experienced leader with a passion for making a difference to continue this work.
Our aims:
- To provide a credible and high-quality bereavement support service to all grieving families children, young people and families in need of our help.
- To better educate and support professionals who come into contact with bereaved children and young people.
- To improve family relationships after a member of the family dies, to reduce bereaved families' feelings of social isolation, to improve a child or young person’s engagement with school and the wider community for families to learn further about the impact of grief.
- To ensure all families and professionals working with families in North Devon and the Torridge area are aware of FiG’s services.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Continue to shape the vision: leading FiG with clarity and purpose, ensuring the charity remains responsive to the needs of bereaved families in Northern Devon.
- Drive strategy: collaborating with the Board to develop and implement a rolling 3-year strategic plan that aligns with FiG’s goals and adapts to changing needs. Champion innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring the charity thrives in a dynamic environment.
- Inspire teams: providing inspirational leadership to employees and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence.
- Impact focus: regularly evaluating and refining FiG’s strategy to maximize its impact, delivering meaningful, sustainable support to the community.
- Operational and Financial Management: ensure smooth day-to-day office logistics, manage budgets, oversee financial processes and health and safety in order to ensure compliance with all charity requirements
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.