Legal Jobs

Job Title: Assistant Shop Manager

Salary: £18,720 pro rata (FTE £23,400 per annum)

Team: Retail

Hours: 30 Hours pw

Location: Weybridge

**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative Assistant Manager to join the team running our Weybridge shop.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.

It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we have exciting plans to expand our retail team.

About the role

Your key purpose will be, in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of assisting in managing a shop including knowledge of retail and health and safety legislation and administrative/cash handling experience.

You will also have an ability to deal with customers and maintaining a high level of customer service, have good verbal, written communication skills, as well as being comfortable using IT and EPOS reporting. You will have an ability to motivate yourself and others, have excellent organisational skills and be comfortable working under pressure and dealing with changing priorities.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions
  
  Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
  
  Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
  
  Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.
 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Closing Date: 7th June

Interview Date: 14th June

Global Health 50/50 is seeking a Communications Executive to drive awareness of our work and catalyse change among our target audiences. This is an exciting role that involves working across the marcoms spectrum and encompasses digital marketing, social media, website and media management, press engagement, SEO, and reporting. 
 
You will have an opportunity to have a truly tangible impact on important social justice issues across the world through your work.

About Global Health 50/50:

Global Health 50/50 (GH5050) is an independent, evidence-based initiative dedicated to advancing action and accountability for global gender equality. GH5050’s mission is to enhance health, wellbeing, and social justice through the promotion of human rights, with a particular focus on gender equality. We achieve this by conducting rigorous research, disseminating valuable findings, and providing information, guidance, and advocacy.

We fulfil our mission by:

• Informing global discourse with the world’s most comprehensive index on gender equality across organisations active in health, law, and finance, including their respective policies.
• Inspiring a vision of a new standard for gender equality across global health, finance, and legal systems.
• Inciting a movement to demand and implement policies that promote gender equality in the workplace and in global health, financial, and legal programmes.

Role Summary:

The Communications Executive will work closely with the Head of Communications and Advocacy to implement our communications and media strategy, contributing to organisational, engagement, and brand awareness goals.

You will manage digital channel growth, content calendars, and deliver social media plans to enhance our digital presence and position as experts in global health, social justice and gender equality.

You will create engaging content and ideas for data promotion and brand awareness campaigns, and support the press office function with media engagement throughout the year. 

Skills & Experience:

Essential (1-3 years) experience:

• as a communications professional – you have a motivational, engaging style and can draw out information and ideas from others. 
• in SEO implementation: Conduct keyword research to guide content creation, optimise website and article content for search engines, and monitor, analyse, and report on website SEO performance. 
• in social media channel and content management, growing audiences, increasing visibility and engagement. 
• in email marketing: Design and execute email marketing campaigns to engage Global Health 50/50’s audience, drive traffic to the website, and promote events or publications. Segment email lists and personalise content to increase effectiveness. 
• in digital marketing, creating advertising campaigns across digital platforms. 

Desirable experience:

• Experience in the charity/not-for-profit sector with a digital communications background.

 Skills:

• Talented wordsmith – able to engage different audiences through website, publications, or social media. 
• Enthusiastic with a collaborative approach to achieving goals through knowledge-sharing and effective delegation. 
• Excellent at building rapport and developing good working relationships. 
• Multi-tasker with a focus on goal achievement.
• Innovative, practical, and creative problem-solver – big picture thinker who responds quickly to varied activities and changing conditions.
• Confident use of Content Management Systems. 

 Knowledge:

• Experience tailoring communication messages to key audiences and channels in all sections of the community, including media. 
• Understanding of the digital landscape and working knowledge of audience growth strategies on these channels
• Working knowledge of word press and social media managements tool such as Sprout or Hootsuite

How to apply & further details:

Please review the full job description for information on the application process. 

Please note: Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Applicants will be assessed against their ability to demonstrate how they meet the skills & experience criteria.

We want to know in your application…  

1. What excites you about working with GH5050?
2. What experience and knowledge would you bring and how do you meet the criteria for the role?

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 10th June. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Support Worker

Highway House is a charity that has been providing all year round shelter and support services to the homeless for the past 15 years. Our work with the homeless has evolved an adapted from 2009 to date to offer the support most needed at any given time. Highway House received the Faith Recognition Award for providing specialist services by Her Majesty’s Lieutenant at the Royal College of Medicine in November 2017. We have received the best shelter of the year award 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 by the London Prestige Awards.

Summary of role

This post is responsible for ensuring that guests who attend Highway House are in the first instance made welcome. The primary role will be to engage those guests that attend the day centre and guests that are resident in the shelter’s accommodation in developing a pathway of support for them and help them move to the maximum independence they are capable of.  Providing baseline and continuing monitoring of their progress will be required, as will working closely with the project manager.

· Be responsible for receiving guests 2 days a week (7 hours each day) at the day centre

· Initial recording of guests details in database system

· Work with guests to identify their needs

· Research and engage appropriate support for guests

· Develop links with health and welfare agencies to benefit guests

· Support the physical and mental wellbeing of guests

· Visit guests placed in the shelter’s accommodation 1 day a week  (4 hours) to do support work with guests.

· Supervise and inspect state of property and run room checks on weekly visit to the shelter’s accommodation.

• Ensure effective collection of monitoring information, consultation and feedback
• Report regularly to the project manager as and when required board of trustees upon the progress of the project against stated outcomes
• Agree with Manager any actions regarding outcomes
• Ensure all safeguarding issues are dealt with effectively as detailed within our policy

· Work with, support, and build the understanding of volunteers

· Training volunteers in support work

· Agree and maintain work plans with Project Manager

· Work with project Manager to engage partners and develop new opportunities

· Contribute to review of activities so they are based upon need

· Identify and contribute to all legal requirements being met

· Ensure the information is processed in database system to provide monitoring and evaluation reports

· Any other duties deemed necessary

Summary: 

• Registered Home Manager
• St Giles View
• Up to £70,000 depending on experience
• Not for Profit Care Charity
• Nursing, Dementia, Residential, Respite and End of life Care
• 35 hours per week

Registered Home Manager

The Brendoncare Foundation are recruiting for a Home Manager to take the helm at our brand new 60 bed home in Winchester which opened in September 2023. St Giles View is set in landscaped gardens and enjoys stunning views of the South Downs. Leisure facilities include a café/restaurant, hair and beauty salon and community spaces.

Ideally you will hold a valid NMC Pin, although this is not mandatory for this role. You will be supported by two Deputy Managers who are Registered Nurses. 

 What will I be doing?

• Leading, empowering and motivating multidisciplinary teams in a people-led, compassionate way
• Prioritising the best quality care for all residents at all times
• Meeting the social, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our residents
• Supporting teams to design and deliver thorough and holistic care plans across a range of complexities
• Empowering residents and team members to take part in decision making processes
• Forming and maintaining meaningful relationships across the charity and the wider community
• Building and nurturing relationships with relatives and loved ones of residents
• Working with statutory bodies and health agencies in an open and constructive way
• Meeting and exceeding legal, statutory and regulatory standards and objectives
• Creating a culture of learning, safety and proactivity
• Agreeing and achieving tailored and strategic objectives to ensure the service thrives
• Monitoring, reporting and acting on key performance indicators
• Role modelling and embodying the Brendoncare values at all times

What do I need to have to apply? 

• Recognised professional qualification - Management of Social Care/Health/Housing (e.g. MBA, NVQ 5, ILM 5, RMA, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, RGN or RMN)
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager of complex services
• A thorough understanding of complex care of vulnerable adults including people living with Dementia
• Experience of managing financial plans and budgets
• Experience of leading, coaching and motivating large, multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge and understanding of social care and health issues
• Proven positive track record with external agencies & stakeholders (e.g. CCG, LA)

 Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive training and continuing personal development
• Free initial DBS Check
• Free meals when on duty
• Free on-site parking subject to availability
• Access to our BUPA Employee Assistance Programme
• Enrolment on to our pension scheme
• Subsidised professional membership where applicable

If this role aligns with what you are looking for in your next career move, apply today!

Praxis is a dynamic, award-winning human rights charity. We have 40 years of experience working with migrant communities in London. Our immigration advice service offers support to more than 2,000 people each year. Praxis provides a safe space and support through immigration advice and support to access services such as housing and health. We run peer support groups that build social networks and confidence. Together with people with lived experience, Praxis campaigns for a compassionate and humane immigration system where no one is discriminated against based on their immigration status, race, or class.

To support our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Trusts and Statutory Fundraising Officer to join our small yet dynamic Fundraising team to help grow our income through Charitable Trusts and Foundations and from Statutory bodies. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we look to build a future of excellent frontline services and influential lived experience led campaigning. 

You will play an integral role in delivering on generating income to pursue our strategic priorities, managing high-value Trusts and Statutory relationships, joining a dynamic and ambitious organisation with exciting opportunities for fundraisers to contribute to growth and development.

In this role you will:

· Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of £50k+ prospects, working with fundraising and operational colleagues to develop high-value, strategic and multi-year opportunities.

• Prepare and submit compelling funding applications to trusts and foundations and other grant making bodies to grow income.

· Account manages key Trusts & Statutory funders, leading on the development of impact reports, and ensuring a bespoke and memorable stewardship experience by developing plans for key funders.

We are looking for the below skills and experience:

• Excellent written communication skills, with evidence of creating bespoke written proposals and reports for Trusts and Foundations and Statutory grant making bodies.
• A strong track record of building and managing a pipeline of high-value trusts prospects, with a proactive, new-business focused outlook.

• A results-oriented mindset with a commitment to meeting and exceeding fundraising targets
• An interest and commitment to migrant and race justice and inclusion

See the Person Specification and Job Description for more detail. 

Our Attractive Benefits Package Includes 

· A 35-hour working week including flexible working hours (pro rata for part time posts)

· A hybrid work model 

· 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays) 

· Option to buy up to 3 days annual leave each year.

· 1-day additional birthday leave

· A defined contribution pension scheme 

· Our employee assistance programme offers counselling and support for you 24/7. 

· A season ticket loan to help you spread the cost of your commute. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from those with lived experience of migration, and from diverse applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy/maternity leave status. 

Please see our website to find out more about our work.

For further details, please contact Gjori Langeland Head of Fundraising and Communications.

To apply, send us your CV and cover letter demonstrating your capabilities in relation to each of the points of the person specification. Where relevant use your answers to illustrate how your competencies have helped you to achieve positive results. This will give you the best possible chance to be shortlisted. 

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions, please contact us and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.

Closing Date: 5 pm 19th June 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 1st July

Are you a Health and Safety Advisor looking to develop your experience in a complex and rewarding environment?

We are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join the St Mungo’s Safety and Quality team who are committed to maintaining high levels of H&S standards and ensuring the organisation meets its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing for all stakeholders.

As a Health and Safety Advisor you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff, clients and all relevant stakeholders who are involved with St Mungo’s operations. Other responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to the wider organisation on health and safety matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legislative, and contractual requirements.
• Conduct thorough planned and reactive audits, investigations, and reviews against health and safety standards.
• Monitor incidents and accidents, providing recommendations for improvement and escalating concerns as necessary to senior management.
• Facilitate engagement with health and safety activities across the organisation through various channels such as briefings, presentations, and training.

Our Central Office is based in Tower Hill, London which will be your office location. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations. Additionally, you will be required to travel to different sites across London and the Southwest to conduct audits and inspections. 

About you

We are looking for a detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills. If you experience of providing an effective health and safety advice service and can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply:

• A minimum qualification of a NEBOSH general certificate and a technical membership of IOSH. 
• Strong commitment to health and safety standards, possess the ability to effectively engage and train others, and exhibit sound judgment in handling complex situations.
• Ability to develop and deliver health and safety training and e-learning. 

Above all, we are looking for someone who is dedicated to supporting our mission of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders at St Mungo’s.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 10 June 2024

Interview and assessments on: 22 and 24 June 2024

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Are you passionate about driving ethical governance and risk management within a values-driven environment? A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join us at LHC Procurement Group as the Group Governance & Risk Manager and lead the charge in ensuring our organisation operates at the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the review and application of the Group’s governance requirements under the direction of the Board and Group Managing Director.
• Serve as a focal point for LHC governance, supporting the Board in discharging its duties compliantly and professionally.
• Conduct regular assessments of the effectiveness of governance committees and risk management strategies.
• Oversee the risk and quality management functions, ensuring proactive mitigation of business risks.
• Develop and manage assurance frameworks, audit arrangements, and Board induction processes.
• Coordinate submissions to regulatory bodies and ensure compliance with relevant laws and standards.

What you need:

• Experience in facilitating good governance within a regulated environment, preferably within housing, charity, or not-for-profit sectors.
• Understanding of governance models, legal requirements, and best practices in corporate governance.
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with confidential information and deliver under pressure.
• Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience; Governance qualification is desirable.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

What You'll Get:

• Basic salary on POC starting at £52,032 (inc LW). 
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Defined Benefit). 
• 34 days holiday plus bank holidays. 
• 36-hour week. 
• Personal training and development plan. 
• Cycle to work scheme. 
• Employee Discounts. 

If you're ready to make a difference and drive excellence in governance and risk management, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in our mission to deliver better buildings and homes that enhance local communities.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this job posting before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, don’t miss out on this chance. Apply today! 

UPSU is a not-for-profit, value led organisation which exists to represent the interests of the students studying with the University of Plymouth and support their wider student experience through extracurricular activity.

Key responsibilities will be to develop and deliver outstanding Finance Services in line with UPSU’s strategy and to be accountable for the strategic management of the Union’s financial resources and services and successfully manage the day-to-day operations within the Finance Team.

The successful candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with a breadth of experience from a range of finance environments in senior roles, demonstrating strategic financial management.

Areas of responsibility:

• Provide strategic and financial guidance to ensure that the Students’ Union’s financial commitments are met.
• Ensure UPSU has strong financial management.
• Responsibility for strategic risk management.
• Company secretary for the University of Plymouth Students’ Union trading subsidiary.
• Develop, implement, and monitor annual business operating plan for the Finance Team and services provided.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Oversee the year end statutory accounts preparation and audit.
• Lead the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts and present finance papers to the Board of Trustees and relevant committees.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial accounting, production of monthly management accounts and the processing of returns to HMRC.
• Ensure a strong internal control framework and effective financial policies and procedures are in place.
• Responsibility for the SU’s payroll system and ensuring that PAYE regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that insurance cover is adequate for all areas of the SU, whilst maintaining value for money.
• To ensure that the Union’s cash assets are regularly reconciled, effectively managed to optimise cash flow and invested in a manner that will maximise the interest earned.
• Manage relationships with University finance staff, auditors, tax advisors, insurance brokers and banks.

People Management

• Provide leadership and direction for the Finance Team.
• Provide leadership, direct and coaching for direct reports.
• Co-ordinate the work and monitor the workloads of direct reports, undertaking performance reviews for Finance staff as appropriate.
• Identify individual training and development needs for direct reports and the Finance Team and assist in their development.

Service Delivery Management

• Create a culture of excellent customer service, ensuring that staff treat colleagues, students and stakeholders in a friendly manner and do everything in their power to exceed their expectations.
• Be responsible for the development and maintenance of relevant regulations and policies.
• To lead the development of finance IT systems to simplify and streamline approaches whilst maximising efficiencies.

Compliance Management

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of UPSU’s Risk Register.
• To update and maintain the Union’s asset register and other records of the Union’s financial and physical resources.
• Lead responsibility for any IT Service Level Agreement with the University.
• Ensure the department’s operations are compliant with national and local legal requirements including Health & Safety and the Students’ Union’s internal procedures.
• Overall responsibility for all health and safety matters within the department, ensuring that the Health and Safety Policy and appropriate legislation is adhered to, ensuring the health and safety of customers, suppliers, and visitors to the Students’ Union.
• To produce timely and accurate financial reports to the University as required under the 1994 Education Act.

General

• Understand and uphold the Vision, Mission and Values of the organisation and ensure that these guide and inform the work and conduct of the post holder. UPSU has a democratic decision-making process and the post holder must always respect this when carrying out their duties.
• To cover any Duty Manager responsibilities as and when required.
• Keep UPSU’s strategic plan in mind at all times, aligning all work efforts with the plan
• Be knowledgeable of the UPSU Constitution and Bye-Laws, as they apply to this post, including any legal requirements.
• Work in accordance with all UPSU policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Staffing Protocols, Financial Procedures and the UPSU Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Work in accordance with UPSU’s Environmental Policy.
• Undertake duties from time to time as requested by the Chief Executive that may be reasonably considered within the scope of the post.
• Attend from time to time, as required, meetings as necessary to meet the requirements of the post.
• Attend all Staff Development Days and training as required. Flexibility in working hours may be required to accommodate this.
• Contribute to the positive image of the Union with students, the University, stakeholders and the local community.
• Be flexible and adaptable in a changing environment, the role holder may be assigned to other areas of the Students’ Union to meet the needs of the service. This will in turn provide development opportunities in which to broaden experience.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5th June

Interviews expected to be: Wednesday 12th June

Role information:

Permanent full-time role, (1665 hours per year, with hybrid option)

Pay Scale: Grade 6, starting salary £39,359 per annum

Timescale:

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 5th June 2024

Shortlisting: Thursday 6th June2024

Interview: Wednesday 12th June 2024

Start date: w/c Monday 8th July 2024

To apply for this position:

Please download and complete the Application Form, Personal Details Form and Equality Monitoring form from our website 

We are looking for a Member Engagement Officer to assist a lively and talented team with all areas of Remember a Charity’s membership administration, in addition to supporting the marketing and partnerships workstreams.

This is a unique opportunity not only to help grow charitable giving, but to also work closely with those member charities (close to 200) who rely on gifts in Wills to continue their vital work.

Key Accountabilities

• To maintain and update records on Remember A Charity’s CRM database and E-Comms mailing lists for charities, legal supporters and partner organisations. To run CRM reports as required.
• To assist with the onboarding of new joiner charities and legal sector supporters.
• To use the website content management system (CMS) to build member charity and legal sector supporter online profiles; and to make any amends to these profiles and other website pages as required.
• To manage the central Inbox and respond to all enquiries or signpost to the relevant team member.
• To co-ordinate the programme of rolling annual membership renewal and new-joiner invoicing, including credit control of all invoices.
• To prepare monthly engagement report  collating key activity metrics for members and legal sector supporters.
• To assist with online and in person member, prospect, and legal sector supporter events, including creating registration links, managing attendee information on the CRM, and other events preparation and follow-up required.
• Representing Remember A Charity at key charity and legal sector exhibitions when required.
• To capture minutes from all key meetings.
• Diary management when required.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Experience & Skills

• Computer Literacy, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and databases;
• Knowledge of charities or membership organisations;
• Experience working in a customer-facing environment or dealing with a wide range of stakeholders.

Attributes

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, including an ability to work with a minimum of supervision and prioritise workload;
• Attention to detail;
• Ability to identify and implement improvements in processes;
• Positive outlook and tenacity;
• Ability to keep calm under pressure and manage stress effectively by prioritising and working efficiently.
• Willingness to support and engage in ensuring the CIOF is a safe and inclusive place to work.

If you would like to discuss access requirements or have any questions about the role please contact us directly.

Reflecting our Values

• Honesty, transparency, and accountability: we will be straightforward and clear about the decisions we make and their impact, explaining our rationale and objectives, seeking feedback and views from you.
• Putting our members first: our work and priorities will be guided through consultation and engagement with our members to embed it in their needs and priorities, and ensure it has their interests and values at heart.
• Fair, and inclusive: we will proactively engage you to ensure our work supports all staff and is delivered in an inclusive way for all.
• Respectful: of your views and listen to what you tell us. Not everyone has the same priorities, but all are deserving of respect and consideration.
• Proud and ambitious of you, your work, and the difference you make.

Circumstances

Able to work outside office hours on occasions to attend events. The Remember a Charity team meets weekly in person at our London office.

The Chartered Institute and Remember a Charity are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We particularly welcome applications from those who are significantly underrepresented in our sector, such as disabled people and individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

Position Title: Positive Pathways Navigator 

Contract: Permanent, 4 days a week

Salary:  £26-28,000 FTE depending on experience

Location: Hybrid - Doncaster Complex Lives Team offices, in the community and home working

Following 5 successful years (2018-2023) of running Positive Pathways in Yorkshire and Middlesbrough, Church Urban Fund have partnered with Doncaster City Complex Lives Team – an alliance of  agencies working to deliver a highly integrated approach to support people who have become locked in a cycle of homelessness, rough sleeping, addiction, offending behaviour, poor physical and mental health - to continue our work to support people that have experienced Homelessness in the local area.

In this role, you'll provide vital housing support for those exiting homelessness, ensuring they maintain their tenancies. Collaborating closely with colleagues and services, you'll offer tailored assistance to help clients secure and sustain their tenancies. Responsibilities include facilitating engagement with services, maintaining support plans, and addressing barriers to progress. You will also contribute to exit plans and engage with clients on personal growth and community integration.

Our ideal candidate is someone who can:

1. Manage a case load of clients with varying levels of complexity.
2. Have the resilience to deal with complex and challenging situations whilst keeping a level head.
3. Approachable and supportive demeanour.
4. Demonstrate empathy and understanding towards all clients.
5. Can be assertive in challenging situations.
6. An understanding of how different aspects can affect someone’s journey – such as drug and alcohol misuse or mental illness.
7. Flexible and organised.
8. Passionate about supporting people that have experienced Homelessness.
9. Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity towards clients of diverse backgrounds, including ethnicities, genders, and cultures, to effectively engage with a wide range of clients

For more information please see full role description and person specification.

How to apply

For an informal conversation about this role and for more information, please contact us. 

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience, relating to the listed responsibilities and person specification

Closing date: 9am, Monday 10th June 2024

Whilst you will predominately work with and through the City of Doncaster Complex Lives Team, the Church Urban Fund will be the legal employer and will be overseeing your employment.

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you have at least 6 months’ experience giving advice on a broad range of subjects such as money, benefits and housing? Are you an excellent communicator and willing to take the lead? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! 

North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre is an independent charity providing free, confidential and impartial information and advice on a range of issues. We have 8 offices throughout North Yorkshire and help over 25,000 people every year. We are seeking an Advice Session Supervisor who will be responsible for providing support and supervision to staff and volunteers in our Harrogate and Skipton offices, as well as team members working remotely or at outreach settings. The successful candidate will be willing and able to work within and travel between both offices. 

The role involves managing the practicalities of advice sessions and supporting staff and volunteers to ensure we are consistently providing high quality advice. We are seeking someone who works well within a team and who has the ability to adapt the level of support to each individual whilst giving appropriate encouragement and challenging constructively when necessary.

Applications closing date: 10 June 2024 (9.00am)
Reserved interview dates: 13 – 17 June 2024

Chief Executive – full-time, permanent, London (flexible/hybrid)

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) is seeking a new Chief Executive to lead the organisation through the next phase of its growth and development. This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a highly experienced and energetic senior player to lead a small executive team, along with many highly dedicated and capable Institute members, as we embark on a number of key development projects which will continue to grow our charitable activities and influence in the food sector. The role is a key point of contact and ambassador for the Institute with many senior and influential stakeholders within the food sector and governments.

We are looking for a strong strategic and conceptual thinker, experienced in business and financial management, who can communicate with and influence people at all levels. The role leads a small team and will have significant hands-on involvement in day to day operational matters.

The individual will have attained a BSc or equivalent level, and have demonstrable experience in leadership and people management. They will have a broad understanding of the food (or associated) sector (and preferably experience working in the sector). Ideally, the individual will already have experience managing or running a charity, and so will have a practical understanding of charity governance best practice. 

With multiple activities from publishing through to professional recognition and from scientific and technical events and communication through to supporting the next generation of talent, the Institute is looking for a leader who can work creatively and yet in a focussed way to ensure all these activities are progressed.

Ideally, they will have previously worked for a professional membership body and are likely to have experience in the food sector.

About the role:

• Full-time, permanent. London-based (Hammersmith) with flexible working – the individual will be required to attend regular physical meetings, often in London, but with some other meetings in the UK. This role may also include some international travel. Salary: On application. No agencies.

About the Institute

IFST is the leading professional body for those involved in all aspects of food science and technology.

As a charity and independent professional body, IFST is in a prime position to provide impartial, science-based information. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed papers, guides, periodicals and reports, we host events, webinars, lectures and conferences throughout the year.

We also aim to be a source of professionalism in our field that reflects the dynamic and innovative nature of food science and technology. We provide independent professional recognition of knowledge and skills. Our professional registers and accreditation schemes are widely recognised and valued throughout the sector as the benchmark for skills and expertise for food technical professionals.

IFST is guided in its decision-making and activities by its five values and through a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Values:

• Evidence-based - All that we do and deliver is based on evidence. This fundamental principle lies at the very core of IFST’s consciousness. We provide scientific evidence that the public, policymakers and our members can trust and use.
• Professional - We aim to be a repository of professionalism in our field of food science and technology and to ensure our profession serves the public. We demand and expect professionalism from our members whether drawn from academia, industry or the public sector.
• Innovative - Food science and technology is, by nature dynamic and innovative. Whilst a serious subject and with serious implications, it is exciting and fun. We will seek to reflect this dynamism in the way we work and communicate with others. We will therefore be responsive to the constantly changing environment in which we work and to the needs of our members and stakeholders. 
• Independent - Our independent position and voice is critical and is what we are valued and respected for. We will ensure our governance, agendas and outputs are based on the best and most complete evidence available and, in gathering this evidence, we will not be unduly influenced by any single views or commercial pressures. We will build trust by being open about all our decision-making processes.
• Food Science Community - We value our members as a community of food scientists and technologists. We respect and value the diversity of our membership and all that this diversity brings. We seek to learn from each other and always encourage a friendly, approachable, inclusive and supportive spirit from all who work for and with us.

IFST’s EDI Statement:

The Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) recognises that diversity is not only a moral imperative but also a catalyst for innovation and excellence in scientific endeavours. We recognise the importance and benefits of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusion and eliminating discrimination in every aspect of our work. By embracing diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents, IFST aims to drive positive change and advance the field of food science for the benefit of society.

We aim to ensure that no individual or group is treated more or less favourably than others on grounds of sex, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, race, ethnic origin, nationality, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or religion.

We work to comply with all the legislation related to equal opportunities to ensure that the culture, philosophy and processes within IFST are free from bias of any kind.

We actively encourage applications from individuals who may be underrepresented in our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women.

To apply:

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience/skills and what attracts you to this role .Please note that any CVs received without an accompanying cover letter will not be considered.

All applications must be submitted via Charity Job no later than 5:00pm on 14th June 2024.

We have ambitious plans to make our much-loved centre more modern, accessible and inclusive, and to help promote a more sustainable future.

The Hill End Charitable Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and organised person to be our new project coordinator – working with our Centre Director on a wide variety of tasks to create and deliver the projects we need to transform our site and buildings.

The Hill End Outdoor Education Centre has been providing unique outdoor learning experiences to children and adults since the 1920s. Our mission is to provide exciting and meaningful day and residential learning experiences that inspire children, and every visitor, to enjoy and value nature and the outdoors. Managed for decades by local authorities, Hill End is now an independent charitable trust seeking to create a more sustainable future. 

The Role

We are seeking a Project Coordinator on a part-time basis to help us create and deliver our vision to develop our site and buildings for the future. This includes modernising our existing facilities, improving access and becoming more environmentally sustainable.

These are ambitious plans and we are not expecting to achieve everything at once. We are looking to create a series of distinct, prioritised projects so we can move forward and need more people capacity in our small team to do so.

The Project Coordinator is a new role, and will undertake the essential administrative, communication, planning and reporting needed to help make our plans a reality. In the first instance, this will be to assist with key building renovations and improvements such as creation of disabled facilities.

The Project Coordinator will not necessarily have formal project management experience, but must be able to pull together a wide-ranging set of requirements, create and improve processes and practices that will allow us to better manage our site development in future.

This role might suit someone wishing to work either three full days or part of each working day. We are happy to discuss flexible working hours.

Principal Duties

These will include:

Gathering and analysing management data

• Using customer bookings and finance systems to extract key information.
• Defining and reporting on key metrics to evaluate the progress and success of projects.
• Collating and using data as required to help with other key strategic tasks such as cost-benefit analysis and business cases.
•  Providing data as required to support business planning, funding bids, marketing and communication.

Project communication

• Identifying and engaging with a wide range of key stakeholders, such as partners, customers, contractors, consultants and planners.
• Putting in place systems for better project communication, internally and externally.
• Assisting with scheduling of tasks and meetings.
• Reporting as necessary to the Centre Director and Trustees.

Project coordination

• Helping to define project aims, needs and budgets in line with our strategic priorities.
• Obtaining quotations, costings and development options for Hill End to review and approve.
• Assisting with legal and contractual considerations.
• Putting in place new and robust systems to record project progress and next steps.
• Defining and improving existing management systems.
• Helping to create a new project management model for future development.

Knowledge, experience, skills and personal attributes required

The Centre has a small, dedicated staff who are all committed to the aims of the charity. The successful applicant will share the values and enthusiasm of the team. Hill End is outdoor-focussed and they should be prepared to embrace this outlook in their work and join in wholeheartedly with making the Centre a success.

The successful applicant must have:

· Excellent organisational skills, able to pull together complex tasks.

· The ability to prioritise and work to deadlines.

· Good communication and collaboration skills.

· A capacity to learn new systems quickly and thoroughly.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficiency in standard office software packages (e.g. Microsoft Word and Excel).

· Self-motivation and able to work without close supervision.

· Awareness of their responsibility to protect the safety and promote the welfare of young people visiting the Centre.

· A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

It would be an advantage to an applicant to have:

· A good overall standard of education.

· Project management experience.

· Previous experience with the construction industry or planning.

· Enthusiasm for education and outdoor learning.

Application Procedure

To satisfy the requirements for safer recruitment, we need to ask for a full employment record. Details of any gaps between jobs or between finishing education and employment must be provided.

Please apply by submitting the following:

• A cover letter explaining your previous experience relevant to the position.

· A CV including employment history and full contact details of at least two referees.

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 31 May 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 4 June 2024

Hill End is committed to safeguarding children and young people.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

You can read more about Hill End on our website, and access key documents such as our Safeguarding Policy and our Equalities and Diversity Policy and Commitment.

This post is kindly funded by the Oxfordshire Community Foundation Step Change Fund – focusing on capacity building and strengthening of Oxfordshire’s charitable sector.

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF)

Operations Consultant – Commissioning and Procurement

Reports to: COO/Head of Grant Operations

Open to: Individual consultants or consulting firms with significant experience supporting organisations receiving and distributing public funding to strengthen processes and use of best practice.

Period: Start immediately, with aim to complete audit work by no later than August 2024.

Budget: YEF anticipates a budget of approximately £10,000 and typical day rates for consultants working for the charity range between £500-£650, depending on experience.

About the Youth Endowment Fund

The Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) is a charity with a £200m endowment and a mission that matters. We exist to prevent children and young people from becoming involved in violence. We do this by funding great initiatives, finding out what works and building a movement to put this knowledge into practice.

To make this possible, YEF funds a wide range of organisations aiming to prevent young people from becoming involved in violence. This ranges from delivery organisations providing front line services to young people who need it most, evaluators working with those organisations to understand what’s working, research organisations focused on helping us deeply understand the context and problem, organisations supporting us to put this knowledge into practice, and a variety of organisations supporting our team to execute in the most effective way possible. We have several departments commissioning this work to external organisations and a variety of different processes and mechanisms to do so.

As the volume of work we commission increases across our various departments, we’re looking for an experienced individual or team to support ensuring consistency, compliance with our policies and procedures, and training across a number of different teams on best practice.

Key activities  

· Conduct a thorough desk review on YEF policies and guidance, regarding our commissioning and grant management practices across our programmes, evaluation, research and change departments. Interview a subset of individuals to get a sense of their understanding and comfort with the policies. Produce a written report on how this is going, highlighting any areas where we could improve in consistency or best practice.

· Advise the delivery operations team on how they can best support teams to commission effectively, including helping to clarify roles and responsibilities and ongoing training or support needs for teams.

· If needed, suggest revisions to YEF policies, guidance or agreement templates to support greater efficiency, compliance or best practice.

· Conduct a series of trainings across our different departments to ensure staff responsible for commissioning understand YEF’s policies and best practices for distributing and managing the use of public funding.

· Create a set of public facing materials to help external organisations understand YEF policies and processes for applying for funding, as needed.

Deliverables

· Provide a written report on how YEF is doing adhering to its own policies, ensuring consistency in practice across different teams and adhering to best practice.

· Conduct 3-4 training workshops to different YEF teams, taking into account their own commissioning and grant management requirements.

· Conduct regular, informal advising sessions for a subset of individuals responsible for overseeing commissioning across the organisation.

· Produce a set of public facing guidance on YEF commissioning practice relevant for organisations navigating applications for funding.

· As needed, produce revisions to policy, internal guidance, or agreement templates.

Key requirements

· Must have significant experience of commissioning and procurement within an organisation of comparable size, preferably with organisations receiving and distributing public funding.  

· Experience and proven track record working to improve policies, processes and practices within an organisation.

· Experience of charitable grant-making or research work in the UK, either as a grantee, a grant-maker, or a grant evaluator or researcher.

· A strong understanding of UK government guidelines and legal terms and conditions related to grants and contracts for services. This does not mean you need a law degree, but you must be very comfortable understanding and working with a variety of different agreement mechanisms.

· The ability to understand, collate and synthesise complex sets of information and use them to make informed recommendations.

· Ability to work independently, seeking input from relevant team stakeholders throughout.

Desired experience

· Prior experience working with a What Works Centre or other evidence-focused organisation.

To apply

Final applications will be due by Friday, June 7th 2024.

Your proposal should contain:

· CV and day rate of consultant(s) for the work

· A maximum 3-page cover letter containing:

o A description of how you would approach and deliver the work, including time scales

o Relevant experience of similar work

o Day rate(s) and total anticipated cost for the work

o Two references

Referees will only be approached with your express permission.

First round interviews will take place in the week commencing 17th of June with an appointment anticipated that same week.

It is important to us that the people we hire do not discriminate. We believe in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background.