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Baby Lifeline is a highly respected national charity whose mission is to ensure the healthiest and best outcomes possible from pregnancy and birth.

Founded over 40 years ago by Judy Ledger following the personal tragedy of losing three premature babies, we have since purchased many million pounds’ worth of equipment for maternity and neonatal units, produced nationally recognised reports and research projects, staged highly successful annual UK maternity safety conferences, and provided ongoing evidence-based, multi-professional training to reduce avoidable harm and death in maternity. Training is provided through Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. It trains around 4,000 delegates annually and is one of the main providers/developers of training for maternity professionals in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Baby Lifeline as Chief Operating Officer.

This dual role will include operational responsibility for Baby Lifeline and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd. Sharing the same building as the charity, the Training company is a not-for-profit social enterprise which operates under a service level agreement and brand licence issued by the charity.

Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for directing and controlling all organisational operations in accordance with the strategy and business plans agreed by the CEO and respective Boards of the Charity and Baby Lifeline Training Ltd to ensure that organisational values and objectives are met.  Baby Lifeline’s mission is to make care safer and better for every pregnant woman, pregnant person and newborn baby in the UK with the aim of ensuring that no family will experience the avoidable loss of their precious baby or mother.

Chief Operating Officer Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall purpose of the charity.
• Perform a leading role in driving revenue through developing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Represent the charity at external events and meetings where required.
• Financial expertise in setting and managing realistic annual income and expenditure budgets is essential.
• Lead and support management and small staff team.
• Co-ordinate and manage policy, procedure, risk management and wider charity administration.
• Work closely with the CEO and Boards to develop and implement the charity’s strategic vision and values

As Chief Operating Officer, you will have:

• A business degree/MBA or equivalent qualification is desirable.
• Extensive experience in a senior management role.
• Strong leadership, influencing and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Negotiation, conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Robust understanding of financial analysis, management principles and practices.
• Thorough understanding of the charity sector.
• Understanding of business functions i.e. HR, IT, finance etc.
• Experience in strategic business planning

 Benefits: 33 days’ holiday including public holidays, pension, enhanced sick pay

Interested? Click 'Apply Now' to access the Application Pack 

The Women and Girls Health Champions Project is a partnership initiative developed to improve access to healthcare information, reduce stigma, and connect women and girls with culturally appropriate support in their communities.

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering this project, building a network of trained volunteer Health Champions and creating a lasting impact.

Director of Corporate Services
 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Director of Corporate Services to join our Senior Management Team and provide expert leadership of our Corporate Services Directorate, specifically our facilities, finance, IT and registration teams, as well as carry responsibility for audit, risk and assurance, and support our Audit, Risk and Finance and Investment Committees. Reporting to the Chief Executive and Registrar, this is a high-profile and satisfying role requiring credible and visible leadership, demonstrable business expertise and high attention to detail, underpinned by adherence to GOC values and active promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion, enabling everyone who works for the GOC to give their best for the maintenance of public confidence in the professions we regulate and the public we serve.

You will join our senior management team (SMT) at an exciting time. For the third year in a row we have met all 18 of the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) Standards of Good Regulation, and through harnessing the ideas and talents of all our people you will help successfully realise our new strategy ‘Safe and effective eye care for all’, alongside sharing collective responsibility for the GOC’s overall management and smooth operation, where our focus is to consolidate and extend our achievements in our ambition to be a world class regulator.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can operate strategically in relation to audit, risk and finance and are skilled at leading a Council or Board and its committees to identify and manage key risks, plan mitigations and develop internal controls and associated assurance activity to ensure our finances and management of corporate and departmental risks match our strategic ambitions. You will also chair our monthly SMT risk register meetings and be adept at preparing comprehensive and well-written reports and briefing papers to help inform good decision making and accurate reporting.

Maintaining the integrity and accuracy of our register is paramount, as is managing registration renewals and applications for registration, including from optical professionals registered overseas. A key focus here is learning lessons from never events and engaging with PSA’s review of our performance in this area. We are also making a significant investment from our reserves to improve our digital infrastructure. This includes implementing a new MyGOC platform, with the build phase just launched. We anticipate this will deliver improvements to our digital interface with our registrants, and to our ability to provide excellent customer-service. as well as facilitate positive operational improvements. Our digital-first strategy describes our ambitions for the next five years to be a digitally enabled, cyber secure organisation, including through the appropriate use of AI, ensuring all our people are fully supported in their use of our digital environment.

We have recently moved office into temporary accommodation at One Canada Square, with a second move planned into our new office in late June 2025. Your leadership of our facilities team will be central to managing this move, identifying and managing risks and capitalising on the opportunities a new office will bring to the development of our internal culture.

In addition, your strategic leadership of our expert finance team will ensure our effective financial management, regulatory compliance and optimisation of resources, and ensuring our financial resilience, and continuously improving and managing our financial capabilities so that we are best placed to finance our functions efficiently. An important dimension of the role will be the support and advice you provide to the Chief Executive, Chair and Council, SMT, committees, panels, workers, members and employees on all matters relating to the delivery of Corporate Services in accordance with our statutory responsibilities. Your leadership and development of a high-performing multi-disciplinary team will also ensure we meet current and anticipated regulatory needs and public protection within an ever-changing landscape.

If you share our values, have the expertise and skills to take our practice to “world class” and aspire to have an impact beyond the boundaries of your role, helping to shape eye care regulation at this exciting time, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please note your application will not be accepted without a statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 indicating how you meet the ‘essential skills, experience, qualifications’ and ‘critical competencies and behaviours’ given in the Person Specification on page 13 in the Recruitment Pack, in order to demonstrate your ability to deliver the key accountabilities listed on pages 10-11 of the Recruitment Pack.

Important dates:

Closing date for applications - Wednesday 4 June 10am

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend the following:

Wednesday 18th June 2025: staff networks engagement and SMT engagement (Two sessions, about 20-30mins each, online – via MS Teams)

Friday 20th June 2025: In person competency-based interview at either our new office at One Canada Square or other London location. At interview you will be invited to make a short (3-4 min) presentation on a topic provided approx. one week in advance of the interview.

If these dates are problematic, please indicate in your covering email/ letter. Some flexibility may be offered, but this is not guaranteed.
 
PLEASE SEE RECRUITMENT PACK FOR FULL INFORMATION ON THE ROLE AND HOW TO APPLY
 
Location: Canada Square, London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 34.75 hours per week
Salary: £107,115 - £134,710
 
You may also have experience in the following: Director of Corporate Services, Head of Corporate Services, VP Corporate Services, Director of Business Operations, Director of Administrative Services, Director of Corporate Operations, Corporate Services Manager, Executive Director – Corporate Services, Chief Administrative Officer Strategic planning, Operational management, Corporate governance, Compliance & risk management, Financial oversight / budget management, Organizational development, Executive leadership, Stakeholder engagement, Cross-functional leadership, Corporate administration etc
 
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Be a part of a collective and supportive team by joining the London District.

Our Admin Assistant will be a core member of the team and will have the opportunity to engage with the many workstreams in the life of Methodism in London. We’re looking for someone who is a great organiser (of themselves and others), fab at administration, but you’ll also need some skills in IT applications. We value independent thinkers, working on your own initiative, but also those who can work collaboratively with a team, and bounce those ideas.

Why work with us?
A brilliant central office in Westminster, ability to work remotely, great (supportive) colleagues, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, pay, pensions and generous down time, committed to equality diversity and inclusion, and, did we mention the great colleagues?

Take a look at the job description. If this is for you, complete an application form, or give us a shout with any questions about the role.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: Up to £63,300 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience

Duration: Maternity cover – 7-month fixed-term contract starting 15 August 2025, including a two-week handover period

Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK or remote working options within +/-2 hours of UK Time

We are seeking a Medical Professional, with significant expertise and experience in global humanitarian and disaster responses, to provide specialist technical guidance and leadership across our humanitarian health programming.

UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

Our portfolio of emergency health programmes continues to grow at pace, with current or recent projects in countries including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Malawi, Myanmar and Turkey. Projects include outbreak response, health worker capacity building, trauma and surgical care and health systems strengthening.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of emergency response and disaster medicine, ideally including migration and conflict contexts. You will be able to apply your expertise to developing strategy at an HQ level, designing health responses and capacity building programmes as well as contributing to grant proposals. You will be willing and able to deploy overseas with our responses, providing leadership to health teams and liaising closely with Ministries of Health, WHO and other external partners.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Deputy Director of Health (Maternity Cover) - May 2025 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 5 June 2025

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

1.Duties and key responsibilities

Donor Stewardship and Reporting 

•Research, manage and develop relationships with a portfolio of donors informing, educating, and inspiring them about MAP’s work, and asking them for donations either directly in application or facilitating asks by peers. 

•Create a personal plan for each ‘qualified’ donor, taking into account the individual donor’s interest, motivations, giving patterns, any information they need to support our work. Execute that plan on a timely basis plan so that individuals are retained and upgraded. 

•Work with colleagues to secure appropriate project information, including budgets, to create effective offers, proposals and cases for support.

•Create reports that accurately reflect activity and performance for donors who have supported specific projects, to show the impact of their gift

•Ensure that all major givers in your portfolio are provided with the highest level of stewardship and take overall responsibility for your own contacts and annual workplan.

•Ensure the upkeep of a database and filing system on all existing and prospective donors.

•Provide regular reports to the Philanthropy Manager and Head of Philanthropy. 

•Develop relationships with Trustees, Patrons and other ambassadors/high net worth volunteer fundraisers of MAP, where appropriate. 

Events

•Ensure that appropriate donors/prospects/influencers are invited to cultivation and fundraising events and to attend these events in the UK.

•Support in the development of Philanthropy team events, including dinners, receptions, and donor field visits, as part of a project team

General

•Work closely with colleagues in the Philanthropy team and other colleagues, maximising all opportunities and supporting a dynamic, successful, and professional team

•Ensure that data security is maintained and that legal and regulatory requirements are fully complied with (such as Data Protection, ICO, Fundraising Regulator and, Institute of Fundraising Regulations), keeping informed of trends and developments in the UK fundraising marketplace. 

•Undertake other tasks as necessary to achieve the overall objectives of the team and the organisation.

2General Responsibilities   

•Support the mission, ethos, and values of MAP.

•Carry out other associated duties as may arise in line with the broad remit of the position.

•Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.

•Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and abilities

Essential

•Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport quickly and maintain strong relationships

•Clear and thoughtful communicator with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences, including presenting information when required

•Self-motivated and pro-active in seeking out answers to problems.

•Ability to deal with information confidentially and respond with sensitivity.

•Ability to confidentially deal with all levels of staff and key stakeholders with tact and integrity.

•Strong attention to detail

Desirable

•Understanding of overseas humanitarian and development issues.

•Knowledge, understanding, and experience of Palestine or the Palestinian cause and community.

Experience

Essential

•Driven, proactive and externally focused, able to spot and create opportunities. 

•Experience of supporting or managing externally facing events. 

•Experience of writing reports or of investigating, collating, summarising, and disseminating research.

•Experience of writing & presenting cases for support, letters, and proposals.

•Experience of using a database to support targeting and research.

•Ability to prioritise and work on numerous projects simultaneously.

Desirable

•Experience of securing support from UK-based and overseas donors, supporters or trusts.

•A good understanding of major donor fundraising.

Personal attributes and other requirements

•Commitment to MAP’s aims and values

•Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.

•Commitment to upholding the rights of people facing disadvantage and discrimination. 

•Commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation & abuse/safeguarding.

•Commitment to personal learning, development, and improvement in pursuit of own objectives and those of the team and organisation 

•Strong administrative skills; computer literacy; good numeracy.

•Ability to work weekends/evenings on occasion to support events and other activities in the UK, and to travel overseas where necessary.

Key information:

• Salary: £27,810 per annum
• Full time – 37.5 hours a week, with occasional weekend and evening working
• 12 months fixed term
• Closing date: Monday 26 May 2025
• Provisional interview date: week commencing Monday 2 June 2025

Can you use your love of nature and your environmental experience to help bring our parks to life?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, nature-loving person with a strong environmental background who can work with stakeholders to deliver urban greening initiatives (such as SuDS, planters, street trees, and swift towers), share your skills with local people so they can replicate practical urban greening actions themselves, and encourage engagement and support for urban greening in our local community.

The role will involve:

• Developing a programme of activities to inspire and educate local people about urban greening initiatives
• Leading talks and workshops on topics such as local wildlife and conservation
• Attending community events to promote urban greening principles
• Alongside the Programme Manager, managing the project delivery including budget
• Collect and analyse data on the success of nature-based initiatives and programmes

We are excited to be recruiting two part-time Wellbeing Support Workers to join the Support and Connect Team, in partnership with the NHS Core Team within the North London Foundation Trust. 

About Likewise
Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community to support individuals experiencing marginalisation and social exclusion.

We exist to create compassionate, human-centred relationships and spaces where people feel valued, accepted, and connected. We support often isolated, marginalised or excluded people by building authentic relationships and community together. Through these connections and our partnerships, we nurture wellbeing and inspire systemic change toward a more human, empathetic, and inclusive health and social care system.

About Support and Connect 
The Support and Connect service is delivered in partnership with MIND in Camden, within the NHS Core Team. We provide members of our local community with short-term, holistic and person-centred support, which is meaningful and steered by them. We aim to work flexibly with, and alongside clients in the service to support their needs and wellbeing. 
Support and Connect is a short-term service, offering up to 10-12 sessions of emotional, social and/or practical support. You would be expected to meet with clients either at Likewise, in one of our partner offices across Camden or within the community spaces across the borough. 

About You

As a Wellbeing Support Worker, you must first and foremost be a learner and a leader: Learner: we need individuals who are committed to their own learning, growth and development. People who can sit with the discomfort of being outside their comfort zone, are ready to engage in the diverse experiences of our work and are prepared to tap into their vulnerability.
Leader: we need leaders who take responsibility for finding the potential in themselves and others, and who have the courage, commitment and care to develop that potential.

We’re looking for people with:

• A deep sense of commitment to your own personal and professional growth 
• A good understanding of, and openness to working within Likewise’s values 
• Clear and consistent communication, including deep and active listening skills 
• Emotional and relational intelligence – willingness to reflect on and share authentically how your emotions are impacting your work 
• Empathy, warmth and proactivity in building and navigating complex relationships
• Ability to work with challenging situations skilfully and actively seek support when needed
• Good enough professional skills – organisation, time-management, reliability, self-management and capacity for lone working
• Understanding of the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and fostering this in the work

How to apply

To find out more and apply for this role, please see the information pack on our website linked below. Applications for these roles will close on the 26th of May 2025 at 9am. 
 

At MRS Independent Living, we are committed to creating a society where everyone can live independently and with dignity. Our vision is a society where everyone has control over their lives and can stay independent, active, and connected to the world around them. Our mission is to provide practical help so that people who need support can live safely and well in their homes and communities. 

We achieve this through a range of vital services focusing on home adaptations, decluttering, exercise falls prevention, digital inclusion, reducing isolation, and providing advice and advocacy. Our values are rooted in equity, empathy, and a strengths-based approach. 

We are a social enterprise as well as a charity, which means we charge for some of our services and use any surplus to help fund our community projects. Our income comes from a variety of sources including contracts, grants and increasingly, individual donations. 

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Finance Officer to join our small, friendly team for 1 day per week (0.2 FTE) on a permanent basis. This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of home and occasional office-based working from our base in Hackney. 

Reporting to the Director, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and accurate management of our finances. You will be responsible for bookkeeping, financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your finance skills within a supportive environment where your contribution will have a direct impact. 

We’re looking for an experienced finance administrator or officer with a strong understanding of bookkeeping and financial reporting, ideally within a charity, social enterprise or small business. You’ll possess exceptional numerical skills, a keen eye for detail, and excellent organisational and time management abilities. You’ll also be a proactive problem-solver with a warm and friendly communication style and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

If you are looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity where you can contribute your finance expertise to a meaningful cause, we would love to hear from you.

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Natalie Pink, Director.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.

It's an exciting time our growing organisation as the delivery partner for UCL’s new Student Life Strategy. In 2023 we received a multi-million-pound investment to enhance student life at UCL. The financial backing from our parent university is recognition of the transformative effect that extra and co-curricular experiences have on students at UCL – helping them develop skills, build networks, reduce loneliness and isolation, grow in confidence, and enjoy their time here.  

Do you have a passion for volunteering and event management? Can you create and deliver impactful, large-scale events that foster community engagement? Are you ready to play a key role in shaping student life at UCL? 

If so, we want you to join our team as a Volunteering Events Coordinator! 

At UCL, we believe in empowering students to become global citizens through extra-curricular activities with a strong social purpose. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to lead the planning and execution of student volunteering events that make a real difference. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to UCL’s Student Life Strategy and be part of a dynamic team during our Bicentennial year. 

A little about us

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Finance Team of a dynamic and growing children’s charity as Finance Assistant. 

Our mission is to bring hope and positive change to children and families.  To achieve this we deliver a range of services.  The Catholic Children’s Society (CCS) is one of the largest providers of mental health services to schools in London.  Currently we have over 50 counsellors/therapists working on-site in approximately 70 schools (both Catholic non-Catholic).  We also provide high quality early years education and family support, including offering emergency assistance for families in crisis. 

Our values

We work with children and families of all faiths and none; our sole aim is to help those in greatest need so they can overcome the challenges they face, achieve their potential and have better chances in life.  Our work is underpinned by our core values of integrity, compassion, inclusion and partnership.

What we are looking for

The post will suit someone who is highly numerate, organised and keen to develop and learn new skills (lots of training and development opportunities will be available).  Excellent attention to detail will be essential. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference, working within a small team to support our finance function and – ultimately – ensure our organisation can achieve its goals and help many more children and families in need. 

What you get in return

The successful candidate will receive an excellent package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days p.a. (plus bank holidays).
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid working options (once established in the role).
• Access to a staff Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme 
• The opportunity to wake up each morning and feel you are making a positive difference!

Salary

£30,000 - £32,000
Hours: 35 hours per week

Location

This role will be based at our lovely and leafy Head Office in North Kensington (W10). 

Application process

Please go to 'quick apply'. Please ensure you include a cover letter with your CV. The letter should be no more than two pages and set out why you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in this role (referencing the job description). Please also explain what motivated you to apply. 

Location: Weymouth

Salary: Grade 4 - £34,085 per annum pro rata

Hours: Part time – 30 per week - working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 28th May 2025 at 11.30 pm

Do you have experience of coordinating services and working in collaboration with multiple support agencies? If you are looking for a new opportunity then join Shelter as Reach Out Coordinator and you could soon be making a difference to people affected by housing issues and substance use.

About The Role

Your role will be to oversee the delivery of the service, making sure the programme meets its aim, including being the first point of contact for the multi - agency Reach Out team and line managing the Complex Lives Navigator. Responsible for reporting in collaboration with the Data Officer, you will provide reports to the quarterly Board and Governance meetings.

Identifying opportunities for systems change will also be a key part of the role, including building relationships with agencies and people with lived experience to understand issues and barriers to accessing treatment, using data and feeding back insight where needed and making sure lessons learnt inform future service delivery.

About You

You have experience of developing relationships and building trust with both individuals and partner organisations and excellent skills in communication and problem-solving.  With demonstrable experience of performance reporting, chairing and facilitating meetings and workshops, you are able to establish joint working protocols and referral pathways with partner organisations.

Experience of analysing data and developing insights to monitor and evaluate the service, along with experience of safeguarding frameworks, line management and experience and understanding of drug and alcohol services.

Benefits

In return we offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

About The Team

The Reach Out Service supports people who have substance use issues, taking the support to them either in their accommodation or where they are rough sleeping. The service supports people with their current goals, which can include areas such as starting prescription medication, group work, continued substance use and abstinence.

You will be part of the Dorset Hub which has offices in Bournemouth and Weymouth and will link in with other Shelter teams, including the community advice and legal teams. We offer specialist housing advice and legal representation as well as housing workshops and lived experience activities in the community.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and responses to the four ‘About You’ points from the job description listed below. Each response should be no more than 350 words each.

• Have experience of developing excellent relationships and building trust with partner organisations and individuals to understand their needs and issues, getting to the route of the problem and learning from this to inform future service delivery
• Be able to analyse and reflect on data and insight to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the service, providing regular reports to Partnership Board
• Have demonstrable experience and understanding of drug and alcohol services to identify the barriers to current services and collaborate with partners to propose effective solutions
• Use experience of line management to support and develop the Complex Lives Navigator

Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered. 

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Recruitment Agencies

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Location: South Coast (You will work from home but with frequent visits and activity in Southampton & Portsmouth)

Interviews: 04/06 

For more information or to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

Are you ready to join The King's Trust and step into a vibrant role where you'll build meaningful connections and nurture relationships with our extraordinary external delivery partners and volunteers, all in the pursuit of connecting with the young hearts and minds we're devoted to supporting? If the answer is yes, read on!

Take the lead in welcoming, training, and expertly managing a group of delivery partners and volunteers. Your mission will be to ensure that our young people have an exceptional experience and achieve those positive outcomes that change lives. You will also be kept engaged as you’ll be required to travel within your local area to support the delivery of programmes as well as programme visits.

Assist and support our delivery partners and volunteers in bringing The Trust's programmes to life. They'll rely on you for access to training, resources, qualifications, and guidance in adhering to our top-notch quality standards. You’ll also be our compliance hero, ensuring that our delivery partners and volunteers are up to speed with all the necessary policies that keep things running smoothly. You'll be our go-to person, ready to tackle any minor concerns or issues that come our way.

Your knack for precision will shine through as you meticulously record information and data on young people, volunteers, or partners. It's all about ensuring that each step of their journey is accurately documented in our systems and aligns perfectly with the requirements of our funding contracts and is at the forefront of championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. Your sheer enthusiasm and commitment will ignite some transformative action, sparking real change as we put those local plans into play and excel in achieving our EDI goals!

Do you have the creativity to facilitate best practice sharing, energise networking sessions, and throw sensational end-of-programme parties? Are you ready to step up and lead sessions with young people when the moment calls? Having a background in education or an understanding of the education system could be an advantage when joining some of our teams, it's like having an ace up your sleeve, whether you're familiar with the intricacies of the school year or you've walked in the shoes of a teacher.

If you are a strong communicator with sharp problem-solving skills and can transform ordinary moments into unforgettable events, you could be just the person we are looking for.

Expect the unexpected and embrace it. Come and be a part of our mission!

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Youth Development Leads? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home. 
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).

Safeguarding 

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Req ID: 3462 

We are looking for a Food Enterprise Coordinator/ Lead- someone who will work collaboratively with existing partners and forge new relationships with local food businesses and enterprises to drive change in the food sector, embedding good food principles and practices throughout the supply chain and helping shape how people in Liverpool access food.

This is a new role at Feeding Liverpool. Therefore, we are open to hearing from candidates with diverse experiences about their ideas detailing how they would take this work forward. We would like candidates to think specifically about the following goals, set out in the Good Food Plan: 

• Goal 3- Enabling Food Citizenship

• Goal 4- Shifting Policy & Practice

• Goal 5- Connecting the Community 

The role will enable the food alliance in Liverpool to embrace new voices and the perspectives of Liverpool’s social enterprises and local food businesses- an essential step in creating a more equitable food system for everybody in the city. 

This is an exciting time to join our movement. The organisation is in excellent health, with secure, stable funding and fresh leadership from our Director, Keenan Humble. We have a creative and dynamic staff team, a strong Trustee board and a fantastically committed group of partners and member organisations. 

Liverpool is full of inspirational people who are active in building a city where everybody has access to good food. Our work is led by their voices; therefore it is essential that the successful candidate is able to work collaboratively within our city-wide partnership. It is equally important that the post-holder is able to develop relationships within national networks, seeking inspiration and guidance from other parts of the country, to support Feeding Liverpool’s role in leading the Good Food Plan, and to act as a conduit for resources and inform work in Liverpool. 

We have developed a detailed job description and person specification, which outlines the character and competencies needed for the role. We would refer potential candidates to our website for stories, reports and strategies that outline our approach. 

The Food Enterprise Coordinator/Lead will need to be hands-on and active within our communities. Feeding Liverpool aims to work flexibly with employees, and there will be the opportunity to work from home. However, given the nature of the role it is important that you will be able to commute to the office in Liverpool City Centre, and meetings across the city, on a regular basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Food Enterprise Coordinator/ Lead

Main Purpose of the Job:

• To support the development of a network of food businesses with the aim of establishing and embedding healthy and sustainable practices and values.

• Develop relationships with stakeholders within the food system to support the creation of shorter and more value based supply chains. 

• Develop initiatives, campaigns and strategies to promote good food businesses to the public.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a network of food businesses with the aim of establishing and embedding healthy and sustainable practices and values.

• Be the food alliance’s main point of contact for Liverpool’s social, small and medium enterprises in the food sector. 

• Arrange and facilitate regular meetings to understand the challenges and priorities of the sector and how the food alliance can support them. 

• Work with existing partners to develop a Good Food Business Charter, and support other local food enterprises to become network members and adopt the principles set out in the charter. 

Develop relationships with stakeholders within the food system to support the creation of shorter and more value based supply chains. 

• Alongside key stakeholders, develop a shared definition of what ‘local food’ is, taking into account the capacity of the local supply chain and the needs of procurers.

• Work alongside local food system ‘actors’ to establish connections between procurers and the local supply chain, and identify barriers that require mitigation. 

• Support innovative ways to support local, value based supply chains taking effect. 

• Provide support for both established and newly developed local food access initiatives — including markets, food hubs, and community retail schemes — that enhance community access to healthy and sustainable food. 

Develop initiatives and campaigns to promote good food businesses to the public. 

• Explore existing activities that promote good food enterprises to the public in Liverpool, and align them to the Good Food Plan and Sustainable Food Place Silver Award application. 

• Promote Liverpool’s good food enterprises to the public through well-aligned campaigns, events, and communications.

General Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with Feeding Liverpool’s team, trustees, and external partners to achieve strategic objectives.

• Promote the ethos of the Good Food Plan in all activities.

• Maintain confidentiality and align all actions with Feeding Liverpool’s values.

Reporting to: Feeding Liverpool Director
Hours of Work: 30- 37.5 hours per week, subject to negotiation (some evening/weekend work may be required).
Notice Period: Three months
Salary: £27,500 - £37,000 per year, dependent on experience (pro rata).
Location: Liverpool region. Hybrid working at home, in communities and in Feeding Liverpool’s office (L1 area).

How to apply: Submit a short cover letter & C.V. via the instructions on our vacancies page.

We encourage interested candidates to apply even if you don't meet all the listed requirements; we value diverse experiences and perspectives that can bring fresh ideas to our team