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Join The Society as Communications and Membership Manager to drive our strategic objectives and elevate the profile of physiology among the public and key stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing and executing effective integrated communications plans, supporting the development of resources for the Training Hub, and leading strategic initiatives for membership recruitment and retention. Additionally, you will oversee the efficient delivery and maintenance of grants, ensuring good governance practices. 

The Physiological Society 

The Physiological Society has made significant contributions to our knowledge of biological systems and the treatment of disease. The Society promotes physiology and supports those working in the field by organising world-class scientific meetings, offering grants for research, collaboration and international travel, and by publishing the latest developments in its leading scientific journals.

The position 

In this role, you will coordinate The Society’s communications activities to ensure a coherent and impactful narrative, manage the Communications Grid, and act as a brand champion. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining networks with partner organisations and third-party suppliers, managing the communications and membership budget, and leading the establishment of key performance indicators for communications and engagement activities. You will also develop targeted narratives, oversee the production of various communications content, and monitor trends to propose innovative projects.

The Communications and Membership Manager has line management responsibility for a Senior Communications Officer, Membership and Grants Officer, and a Communities and Contents Officer.

Who are we looking for? 

The ideal candidate will have a Life-Science degree or relevant experience in Life Sciences. They should have a strong track record of developing and delivering multi-channel communications for diverse audiences, including translating complex research for lay audiences. High digital literacy is essential, encompassing digital design tools, content creation, website management, email platforms, and social media management. Experience in project management, creating accurate visual and written content for various platforms, and excellent organisational skills with a proactive problem-solving approach are required. The candidate should also have experience maintaining professional relationships, working collaboratively within a team, and line management.

What can we offer you?

We offer great benefits including 30 days holiday (including our Christmas office closure days); non-contributory pension scheme; private medical insurance; life assurance; flexible working; and, excellent training and development opportunities.

We are committed to actively promoting equality, diversity and inclusivity. To this end we would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including minoritised communities and applicants with a disability, to better reflect the community we support and help broaden our perspectives.

Please do not apply  if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter to the HR Manager via the button below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable application for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Key Details

Salary: £62,100 per annum with generous benefits including 25 days annual holiday plus public holidays, enhanced pension contribution, private medical health insurance, life assurance and flexible/hybrid working.

Hours: 35 per week over 5 days. 

Contract type: This is a full time permanent role. The role is advertised as “full-time”.

Location: Hybrid working with office in central London and options for flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to attend our central London office regularly - minimum of 2/3 days a week.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Campaigns with a dotted line to the Chief of Staff ensuring effective communications with the Executive Director’s team. This role will lead, grow and maintain Good Law Project’s relationships with a wide network of political stakeholders to support the organisation to develop its political impact and reach.

What we're looking for

• Significant experience of working in the public/government affairs environment, either through government, a political party or within a public affairs role.
• Experience of working with a range of senior stakeholders and working on high profile/politically sensitive and complex issues and campaigns.
• Experience of writing short, sharp briefs for internal (to brief internally) or external (to influence on Good Law Project priorities/issues) audiences.
• Track record of delivering real world change and measurable evidence in positively influencing change in UK Government and/or and the political landscape.

What We Do

• Good Law Project is a not-for-profit campaign organisation which uses the law to hold power to account, protect the environment and ensure no one is left behind.

• We had a primary role in overturning the prorogation of Parliament in 2019. We successfully challenged the Government’s operation of a fast track ‘VIP lane’ for awarding lucrative PPE contracts to those with political connections and our campaigning played a key role in the Met Police opening an investigation into Boris  Johnson over the Partygate scandal. In July 2023, we forced the Government to accept that its flagship Net Zero strategy is unlawful and to develop a better plan.

• Our close-knit team of staff work across three core areas: campaigning, legal and operations. We are nimble and reactive to external events which means Good Law Project suits people who thrive in a fast-paced, at times quite pressured environment. You must share our passion for upholding democracy, protecting the environment and ensuring no one is left behind. Our culture is one of openness and innovation which encourages all staff to pitch ideas and influence the organisation’s direction. We are brave, honest and decisive – those are Good Law Project’s values. We recognise the value of our employees, individually and collectively, and are committed to investing in their welfare and development.

• In August 2022 we established an independent SRA-regulated law firm in London, Good Law Practice, to support and develop our work. 

• See our website for more information. 

Further Information / How to Apply

To view the full job description, personal specification, interview stages, Good Law Project values, our structure chart and to apply for this role - click on "Apply via Website".

Contact

If you have any questions about this role, please click "Apply via Website" to view our contact details.

Job Opportunity: Women's Advocacy Support Worker

17.5 hours - 2/3 days per week

27k pro rata

1-2 year Fixed term contract

North London Refuge Based

Job Purpose: Seeking a compassionate Support Worker to provide high-quality support and safety planning to women and children in crisis and fleeing from domestic abuse. Responsibilities include empowering women to maintain accommodation, access benefits, legal advice, and community support.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide personal welfare support to women in crisis, ensuring a safe environment.
2. Maximise safety when providing support in the community.
3. Report safeguarding issues concerning children to authorities.
4. Assess benefit requirements and facilitate prompt uptake.
5. Inform survivors of legal protection rights and arrange legal advice.
6. Support community integration
7. Organise community-based activities and drop-in sessions.
8. Adhere to quality management system and maintain confidentiality.
9. Provide reports and seek feedback for service development.
10. Attend meetings and ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous support role experience, preferably in crisis intervention or domestic violence services.
• Understanding of domestic violence, safeguarding, and welfare benefits.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Cultural sensitivity and knowledge of local resources desirable.
• Experience of working with vulnerable people within homelessness, mental health or domestic abuse.

How to Apply: Submit your CV and cover letter demonstrating your relevant experience and passion for helping vulnerable individuals.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Financial Education Delivery Coordinator

Just Finance Foundation (JFF) seeks to create a financially resilient nation where every individual has equal opportunity to thrive. The Education Team’s focus is developing and promoting financial literacy tools for primary schools to help children and their families learn about money. We work to train teachers to be able to deliver financial education and help them build it into their curriculum.

The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator position at Just Finance Foundation (JFF) is an exciting opportunity to participate in the delivery of new resources that will ensure children can access the education they need to manage money well in the future. We have ambitious targets to see our financial education resources in over 1,000 schools over the next 3 years. Your motivation and target driven ambition will help us expand LifeSavers, our free schools programme.

What we’re looking for:

· A strong communicator who is committed to serving schools, teachers, and children well

· A strategic thinker who is energised by the challenge of reaching a big audience

· A project manager who can develop plans to achieve goals within set timelines

· A team player who thrives in a supportive environment

· A data enthusiast who understands the purpose of gathering impact data, the value of analysing it, and the importance of sharing it with funders, supporters, and stakeholders

The Financial Education team is at the forefront of Financial Education in the UK. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced and innovative education professional to make a significant contribution to the future wellbeing of our children and communities.

What the role looks like

The Financial Education Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting and onboarding schools to embed our free financial education resources into primary school classrooms. You will have an excellent understanding of the challenges and pressures that exist within a primary school environment. You will be able to generate enthusiasm for financial education, as well as develop strong relationships with schools and other project collaborators. You will achieve this by proactively researching, networking, and making connections with schools in London and the Southeast region. You will speak to stakeholders, including teachers and school leadership, to promote our programme. Once they have registered, you will then train the teachers and school staff on how to incorporate our resources flexibly into their classrooms. The Financial Education Delivery Coordinator will need to work flexibly with each school to best meet their needs, according to our policies and guidelines. Reporting the progress of the various programmes is a key part of the role and the ability to collate data, identify risks, and meet deadlines is crucial.

As a part of the broader Programmes and Innovation department, this role is a creative opportunity to develop new ideas and ways of delivering financial literacy to primary schools. We encourage thinking outside the box that respects the demands placed on teachers and school staff. Crucial to the role is a willingness to be part of a wider project team, an ability to adapt and respond to change, and a belief in the impact that we can make to young people.

To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages no later than 9am, 8th of July 2024.  

Potential Applicants: If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience, we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all the criteria listed.

JFF is an inclusive organisation and we welcome all applications. We want our workforce to be truly representative of the communities we serve. Diversity is an asset to our organisation and helps us create an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.

While the role will work solely for the Just Finance Foundation, please note that the Church Urban Fund, as the parent charity, will be the legal employer.

We currently have an opportunity for an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate to join the Children & Young People Team based at Workington, Cumbria. This is a hybrid role working 30 hours per week.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• £500 bonus paid on successful completion of probationary period
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts - Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is based in our Workington office with flexibility of hybrid working.

The CYP ISVA will provide a high quality and victim/survivor focused service to children and young people (aged 5 - 18) who have been subjected to sexual abuse, this can be recent or historical. To help them to deal with the aftermath and consequences of violence and abuse.

To develop, deliver, and monitor safety and support plans for those affected by crime, who accept ongoing support. Support will include providing resources, interventions, and information to all service users. In order to:

• support those affected by crime in understanding and asserting their rights
• and entitlements
• in understanding their journey through the criminal justice and legal systems including the Victims Code of Practice
• facilitating access additional services
• establish healthy coping mechanisms
• provide practical support and information

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

• An opportunity to join one of the UKs largest housing associations
• Orbit Group are looking for a Director of Governance

About Our Client

Orbit was established in 1967 by two people on a park bench contemplating how to tackle homelessness. The passion they felt about the inequality in the access, scale and quality of available housing was channelled into positive action, and Orbit was created.

The purpose today is every bit as important as it was when Orbit was founded. They now manage around 47,000 affordable homes in the Midlands, East and South-East of England, and build around 1,000 new affordable homes every year.

They are proud to be a socially driven, commercially focused organisation with a strong social purpose, reinvesting their surplus to improve the quality of their homes, services, communities and the provision of much more needed affordable housing.

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Director of Corporate Services you are responsible for the operational delivery of the work of your functional teams ensuring the business remains compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as contributing more widely to the strategic direction of the organisation.

• Ensuring the organisation is up to date with good practice and all changes and requirements in relation to Governance, Data Protection and Regulatory Standards.
• Be the lead officer supporting the Group Director for regulatory reviews and engagement with the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH).
• Provide expert, up-to-date subject matter, and best practice advice across the key strands of governance, legal, regulatory and data protection
• Manage the relationship with Board, Committee members and Company Directors including recruitment, development and succession.
• Lead and develop the Governance, Legal Services and Data Protection teams
• As a Leadership Team member, support the Executive and the organisation in enhancing performance and growing the culture of Orbit Group.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have operated at a senior level within a governance role previously. Relationship building is crucial in this position, a key part will be working closely with internal and external stakeholders. You will have led a small team within a highly regulated environment before, exposure to the social housing sector is beneficial.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly established team, where you can make a real difference working with a strong Executive and Board.

What's on Offer

Salary £110,000 to £120,000 plus benefits

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Page Executive.

Key responsibilities  

It is a hugely exciting time to be working in the online safety field. New regulation created by the Online Safety Act is set to significantly increase companies’ duties to keep users safe, especially children. At the same time, the online issues which families are contending with continue to evolve at pace: from mis- and dis-information in the age of generative AI, to increasing volumes of misogynistic online abuse, and data and privacy risks to name just a few.

There is cross-party consensus on the importance of tackling these issues, and a real appetite for practical, evidence-led solutions.

Against this backdrop, and ahead of a new government, Internet Matters is recruiting a Policy Manager to help ensure that our voice is heard in these conversations, advocating for the interests of children and families to be put first. This wide-ranging role will include:

• Delivering policy projects on particular issues or themes (e.g. reports, briefings, roundtable events) – and supporting projects from other teams which have policy components. The successful candidate will author external-facing outputs, with support from the wider team.

• Stakeholder engagement, public affairs and influencing – maintaining and developing a network of contacts across Government, Parliament, regulators, the third sector and industry. Identifying opportunities to push forward our agenda with key decision-makers, including through active participation in meetings and events.

• Reactive policy work – e.g. monitoring the policy landscape, writing blogs, producing briefings, responding to consultations. 

• Supporting the successful running of our Expert Advisory Panel and Vulnerable Users Working Group, e.g. though producing minutes of discussions, diarising meetings, sourcing speakers, compiling agendas, etc. 

• Contributing your ideas to team discussions about the overarching strategy for our policy and research work.

About you 

The successful candidate will have professional experience of working in policy, public affairs, or a closely related field. Knowledge of online safety/tech policy would be beneficial, but is not a requirement.

You may have worked for another charity/not-for-profit, a trade association, in government or in Parliament. You are excited by the opportunities of working in a small organisation, where everyone lends a hand to deliver key priorities, and where you can contribute very actively to our wider thinking and strategy.

Sometimes your work may focus on one or two of the key responsibilities listed above more than the others, in line with organisational need and external developments. We are therefore looking for someone who is comfortable with embracing all aspects of the job, with support, even though you may well have a preference for (or greater experience in) certain aspects of it. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience of public affairs and influencing work, given that external outreach is likely to be a significant focus for us in the year ahead, but please do still apply if your experience lies more elsewhere (e.g. writing reports).

Skills, knowledge and experience  

Essential 

• Professional experience of working in policy, public affairs, or a closely related field. 

• Knowledge of the policymaking process and how it can be influenced, e.g. through Parliament.

• Excellent analytical skills – ability to read and dissect complex information. 

• Experience of producing high quality written outputs at speed, including reports, briefings and blogs.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Project management experience. 

• A flexible and proactive outlook. 

Desirable 

• Experience of working in online safety and/or technology policy. 

• Experience presenting and sharing policy and research in a range of settings, including at external meetings and events, tailoring messages to different audiences. 

Please note that the postholder may be required to attend occasional evening events or meetings.

All applicants must have legal authorisation to work in the UK.

What else you should know 

We offer all employees: 

• 28 days holiday per annum plus all UK Bank Holidays. 

• Extra holiday with length of service up to a maximum of 31 days. 

• Hybrid working – split between our office in Central London and home working 

• Option to take two volunteering days each year. 

• Quarterly team events. 

• Season ticket loan scheme. 

The deadline for applications is 23.59 on Tuesday 9 July. 

Line Manager and Budgetary Responsibilities:

• up to four staff members comprising of Business Development Executives

and/or Business Development Assistants

Job Purpose:

To contribute directly to growth in Children’s Services (CS) through the

management of proposals, tenders and grant applications, following standard

processes for developing business case, contract terms approval and risk

assessment.

Key Responsibilities:

To act as a lead within the BDU on the following key functions:

• Project lead/management support for tenders, develop and quality assure

submission of bids/proposals

• Market intelligence, pipeline development and knowledge management

supporting CS growth

• Work with Children’s Services Assistant Director to develop new services in

Barnardo's priority growth areas and support implementation and roll out

of successful bids

Key Activities:

• Lead/Project Manage the implementation and delivery of bid strategies

leading to successful bids

• Manage tenders using agreed Business Development tools and processes,

including Business Case Evaluation, pipeline reporting, project planning, and

risk assessment following sign off procedures

• Maintain internal relationships with key internal stakeholders, including

Regional/National Director, Head Office Children’s Services and Business

Development Unit, Business Development colleagues based in other Regions

and Nations, Assistant Director Children’s Services, Assistant Director Finance

and Resources, Assistant Director People, Assistant Director Property and

Facilities Management, Regional Office teams, working with these colleagues

in operations and support services to create the ‘bid team’ that ensures bid

success and appropriate risk management

Business Development Manager Grade: B

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• Provide direct project management of tenders and bid writing support,

managing own projects and providing line management and supervision to

more junior staff members

• Lead on high value, high risk, high priority tenders for both new and existing

services/projects; manage the quality control on tender submissions,

proposals, bids, presentations, ensuring bid deadlines are met and feedback

sought on successful/unsuccessful proposals, implementing feedback to

improve future strategy

• Responsible for the safe custody of personal information that may be received

through tender documents (i.e. TUPE) and supervision of how this information

is used within Barnardo's. Also responsible for custody of information that is

sensitive to the commercial interests of Barnardo's

• Represent Barnardo's at internal and external meetings/events, including bid

presentations, negotiations and competitive dialogue.

• Use and embed updated project management methodologies and assist with

the roll out of new processes and project management tools

• Identify risks to project plans and implement actions in partnership with

internal stakeholders to mitigate risks and overcome challenges

• Maintain good relationships with existing clients/commissioners and develop

relationships with new clients and key stakeholders up to senior management

level in order to generate business opportunities and market Barnardo's

products and services

• Support negotiations with external clients and partners at middle and senior

management level and ensure that appropriate legal agreements are in place

• Capture and maintain knowledge and understanding of current markets

developments, policy changes and competitor activity in Children’s Services;

look for ways to use this knowledge to innovate in service delivery and

provide challenge to existing ways of working

• Assist in the process of promoting Barnardo's as the top provide and market

leader in Children’s Services

Such other duties as may be required to fulfil the objectives of the role

This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as

they exist at this time and may be subject to changed based on the needs of the

Department Programme. The post-holder may be required to undertake other

duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post

from time to time as required

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for an Assistant Park Manager to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.

The Benefits

• Salary of £41,553- £48,944 per annum plus an on-call allowance £3,464 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years’ service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is an unmissable opportunity for a park operations professional to join our prestigious organisation.

In this engaging and unique role, you’ll play a pivotal part in overseeing the smooth running of exciting projects!

What’s more, you’ll ensure that our parks, rich in culture and history, can be enjoyed for generations to come.

So, if you want to work in the heart of London, surrounded by breath-taking views of lush landscapes and historic landmarks, then apply today!

The Role

As a Flexible Assistant Park Manager, you will facilitate projects and programmes in one or more of our parks.

Reporting to the Head of Park Operations, you will undertake a wide range of park projects including service, policy and contract development initiatives. 

Supporting park-related programmes, you will assist with the development and implementation initiatives which improve quality, biodiversity, sustainability, as well as supporting our Apprenticeship Scheme.

You will manage, monitor, and develop service contracts; for example, landscape, security or cleaning contracts.

Additionally, you will:

• Work with parks, procurement and legal colleagues
• Keep contract information and maps updated
• Represent Parks Services and all Park Teams at meetings
• Liaise with the Metropolitan Police Royal Parks Operational Command Unit and third parties
• Attend seminars and exhibitions to keep abreast of current developments
• Provide support on planning and licence matters

About You

To be considered as an Assistant Park Manager, you will need:

• Experience with landscape, amenity horticulture, countryside or park operations and management
• Experience of report writing and proof-reading to a good standard
• Experience in resolving enquiries from the public and other stakeholders
• A degree or equivalent qualification in relevant subject, such as BSc Horticulture, Land Management, Environmental Science, Ecology or Conservation, or equivalent relevant industry experience

Other organisations may call this role Assistant Park Services Manager, Assistant Operations Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Assistant Manager, Assistant General Manager, or Operations Assistant.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as an Assistant Park Manager, please apply via the button shown.

We currently have an opportunity for a Caseworker to join the team in Cumbria working 37.5 hours a week. This role is home-based with extensive travel throughout the region. The role is to cover maternity leave up to May 2025.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

This role is home-based and requires regular travel within the Cumberland area, due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. As a caseworker, you will:

Effectively manage a caseload of self-referrals or referred service users, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims.

Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions

Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures, working with safeguarding leads and other agencies to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns.

Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice this could include criminal, legal and if relevant, civil remedies to service users.

You will need:

• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and/or families
• Understanding and knowledge of an active commitment to promoting equal opportunities, inclusion and diversity
• Ability to work without direct supervision, prioritise work and deal with competing or conflicting demands/ needs and interests in an organised and methodical manner
• Understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices, in accordance with safeguarding and data protection legislation
• Ability to needs assess, risk assess and empathise with the victim
• Good IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• High resilience and the ability to work under pressure

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Finance for this Arts Charity based in London (Hybrid)

• Salary: to £60,000pa
• Line management: Finance Manager, Finance Assistant
• Contract: Full time, permanent
• Location: London
• Hybrid: A minimum of 3 days a week is required at their offices in Central London

About this role

• The Head of Finance is a newly created post, following a period of review within Finance and operations.
• You will manage Finance whilst delivering effective IT systems and HR, with the support of external specialists.

Main responsibilities:

• To oversee all areas of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting to ensure optimal use of resources and achievement of key strategic and financial objectives.
• To provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and mitigate risks.
• To collaborate with other departments to guide financial operations, evaluate investments, manage HR, and comply with legal and statutory regulation and compliance.
• To deliver an effective IT infrastructure, working with consultants.

Financial management:

• Lead strategic and business planning initiatives, including the annual budget programme, and assist in funding applications with input across the management teams.
• Be responsible for all business, financial and governance aspects, including tax and audit, risk management and legal, with the aid of external professional support where required.
• Act as Company Secretary for the Charity and its commercial businesses.
• Manage the internal and external audit process.

Financial procedures, oversight, and reporting:

• ? Manage financial operations in line with charity accounting procedures and SORP regulations.
• ? Maintain a 3-5-year business plan.

Ideal experience:

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Ability to contribute to strategic planning and align financial objectives with organisational goals.

The Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will be pivotal in the Strategic Management Department, which is a supportive and hard-working team playing a critical role in the organisation. This role involves leading strategic and project management efforts, along with reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, to ensure a unified approach to strategic and operational changes. The individual will conduct research to identify, propose, and lead specific projects that enhance the organisation’s development and operations. Additionally, they will spearhead the execution of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy as agreed upon.

Purpose of the role

The Head of Strategic Projects and Management (Maternity Cover) will play a key role in the Strategic Management Department. The postholder will lead strategic and project management and reporting for the Foundation and Academy Trust, ensuring that there is a coordinated approach to strategic and operational change. The postholder will lead research, identifying, proposing and leading specific projects which will enhance the organisation’s development, operations and reach. The postholder will also lead the delivery of the Academy Trust’s growth strategy in its agreed form.

Responsibilities

Strategic Development

• Identify, propose and lead strategic development opportunities for the organisation. Conduct sector research to ensure that the Foundation’s strategy is data and environment-informed. Keep abreast of political developments in relation to MAT growth and development and investigate emerging opportunities in the field. Produce feasibility studies for prospective longer-term growth and development options in line with the overall Foundation Strategy.

• Develop and maintain an organisational analysis, including undertaking and presenting research on potential joiner schools and strategic partners, such as for joint ventures and new initiatives. Champion the Foundation Office’s adoption of Microsoft Viva Goals and the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework across various leadership groups, leveraging the platform as a tool for collaboration and strategic planning. This includes the delivery of training workshops and either leading or overseeing regular check-ins. Monitor and track major projects across the Foundation, supporting colleagues where required with project management oversight, visibility of key activity and effective resource allocation. Roll out and then embed the new major projects approval process across Academy Trust schools, ensuring consistent usage of the documentation and a commitment to continuous improvements. Maintain an engagement plan designed to attract and secure new joiner schools and strategic partners. Review and refine joiner school and strategic partner criteria on an ongoing basis in response to internal and external drivers. In collaboration with the External Relations Department, develop marketing and communications collateral linked to both the departmental and growth strategy.

Project Management and Reporting

• Have oversight of and manage the methodology, quality assurance and compliance of major organisational projects, ensuring that these projects are well-planned and well-executed, with appropriate approval, resourcing and evaluation. With the support of others, embed effective reporting processes across the organisation so that the Foundation Executive Committee and governance Groups, Committees and Boards benefit from a comprehensive schedule of reported information.

Growth Projects

• Conduct growth research with a focus on the current educational and political climate, looking to the Department of Education and West Midlands Regional Directorate for changes and updates to relevant policy. In the event of an academy conversion, transfer, or merger, the postholder would also undertake the following duties:   Convene and manage a project group comprised of representatives from the school, the Academy Trust and Birmingham City Council if appropriate. Manage all project documentation (including a comprehensive and regularly updated project plan, a register of risks and issues, an action tracker, project meeting notes, and reports to Trustees). Lead a thorough due diligence process. Support the incoming school to run a consultation process. Liaise with the Academy Trust’s legal advisers, Birmingham City Council, the DfE and other parties to bring about the completion of necessary land transfers, funding agreements, commercial transfer agreements and any required supplementary agreements. Manage the school’s integration into the Academy Trust’s operating model, ensuring that operational leads from relevant departments are kept informed of the project’s progress and issues and deliver any integration requirements. Act as a point of contact and support for operational leads, presenting issues and information arising from the due diligence process advising where actions are required. Develop and manage conversion budgets in collaboration with the Finance Department. Report to the appropriate board on project progress and risk mitigation.

2026 Foundation Strategy

• Prepare for the next iteration of the Foundation Strategy, supporting the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Strategic Management to research, write, communicate, refine, and then implement the strategy.

Leadership and Management

• Deputise for the Director of Strategic Management. Be accountable for the achievement of relevant objectives and associated key performance indicators set from the Foundation Strategy. As appropriate, represent the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s interests in relevant internal and external fora. Play a full part in the life of the Foundation’s and Academy Trust’s communities and support its ethos. Be responsible for ensuring that relevant Foundation and Academy Trust policies are effectively implemented. Produce papers and report to appropriate Boards, Committees and Advisory Groups. Any other tasks which may be agreed from time to time with the post holder.

The post holder will be required to attend meetings (including evenings) and to travel off-site. 

This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.

General responsibilities and duties

• To support the wider department which is comprised of Governance and Risk and Compliance in addition to Strategic Projects and Management, providing ongoing advice and guidance to schools within the Foundation and growing the reputation of the department.
• To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission, and strategic aims and to actively support these.
• To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
• To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
• To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
• To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
• To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in a project management environment within a complex organisational setting
• Knowledge of and experience in successfully applying recognised project management methodologies
• Experience of producing comprehensive research papers
• Experience of driving change and an ability to work on short and long term projects simultaneously to deliver against organisational objectives 

Desirable

• Experience of working in an education environment
• Proven experience of delivering an academy conversion or transfer project to the desired outcome, on time and to budget
• Proven experience in the interpretation and application of legal advice
• Understanding of the educational landscape within Birmingham

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level with significant post qualification experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience

Evidence of continuing relevant professional and personal development

Competencies

Leader

• High expectations for all
• Collaborative spirit
• Vision
• Integrity
• Openness to learn  

Leading

• Shaping the future
• Unlocking potential
• Ensuring impact
• Creating collective efficacy
• Contributing to Birmingham and beyond  

General

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with substantial experience of writing succinct papers and documents and presenting information to senior stakeholders  
• Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse complex data
• Numeracy and analytical skills sufficient to be able to manage budgets effectively
• Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to harness collective strengths and work cross functionally to deliver success
• An excellent communicator, influential, credible, calm under pressure and able to deal effectively with a diverse range of issues
• Authoritative but diplomatic, willing to challenge constructively with strong influencing, persuading and negotiating skills
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and suppliers displaying confidence and gaining trust
• Politically astute and sensitive to the priorities and dynamics of a large educational organisation
• Self-motivated and able to use initiative to plan work effectively and prioritise tasks, staff and resources and work methodically under pressure
• A pragmatist with a positive and can-do attitude, willing to be hands on and understand the details where necessary
• Highly competent in using Microsoft Office applications
• Holding and articulating e a clear set of values and strong moral purpose that aligns with the Foundation’s mission An outstanding ambassador for the Foundation, displaying the Nolan principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
• Committed to safeguarding student safety
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• A customer focus, understanding a range of needs and delivering on those needs within the wider organisational priorities
• Ability to deliver at pace
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The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham is an educational charity supporting twelve schools and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

CHARITY NUMBER: 529051

The Role

In 2025 we will celebrate our 200^th Anniversary. We want to use that milestone to drive up engagement with our 200,000 members working across the Legal Sector and deliver a new strategy to create more flexible ways for members to inform, influence, and support the work of the Law Society.

What we're looking for

You'll be able to demonstrate a strong track record of successful management of volunteering projects or programmes in a busy environment, including supporting colleagues to engage volunteers to deliver tasks or objectives.

You'll excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills and use your initiative to apply a proactive approach to resolving workplace challenges. You are delivery focused, with a constructive, pragmatic, and flexible working style, able to work comfortably and effectively at pace, with minimal supervision, in a complex organisation that is ever changing.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

This role is at the heart of the charity, managing delivery of existing services while developing new and innovative activities to help people with a cancer diagnosis back to independence with a renewed sense of self-esteem - "Living your best life-despite cancer".

We need our Service Delivery Manager to:

• manage our existing portfolio of programmes and activities, ensuring that all activities are delivered        according to scope, schedule, budget, safety and quality standards
• supervise and motivate the contractors who act as activity leaders
• engage with and motivate the volunteers who support activity leaders
• ensure compliance with all relevant processes, legal requirements and standards
• manage the locations across Huntingdonshire that we use and grow additional hubs
• ensure the charity continues to respond to the needs of the people we support
• act with integrity and respect - be confident, proactive, seek out and listen to what people are doing and want to do    
• be creative – respond positively to what you hear, be innovative as you develop and test ideas for new services and activities
• be resourceful, think outside the box and gaing support – people and money – to deliver locally to meet agreed outcomes in the areas of emotional wellbeing, physical activity, nutrition and 1:1 support
• develp your budget, aware of essential financial constraints to ensure sustainability
• know and care about people with cancer and the issues that affect them

This role is hybrid. The successful applicant will be required to work at our Bradbury House location on 2 Fridays each month when we run our drop-in and hold operational meetings. The address is Mayfield Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1UL. In addition, the post holder will be required to attend in person on other days as needed, for example, our Men’s Group in Huntingdon on Wednesday mornings, our Women’s Group on Wednesday evenings, and new activities on other days and locations around Huntingdonshire, together with occasional evening and weekend working in the Huntingdon area. 

The time commitment is 15 hours per week at the rate of £20 per hour. Our preference is for the post-holder to be a self employed contractor.

At HCCN we commit to:

• Listening first - to fully understand the wants and needs of our clients and volunteers
• Maintaining confidentiality, at all times
• Remaining alert to the latest tried and tested ways to help people diagnosed with cancer
• Collaborating with reputable partner organisations – to achieve win, win, win solutions
• Ensuring we demonstrate legal and financial compliance – good governance
• Focus our passion on doing the things that will improve the quality of life of our clients