About The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR)

We help charities and funders to be the best they can be – for the people and communities they exist to support. We do this by asking questions and helping our partners to answer them through action research – bringing together an organisation's data and experience with wider evidence. It’s high quality, rigorous research – with a practical application. Grounded in 20 years’ of working with organisations and partnerships across the UK.

Through our work we often produce useful ways of thinking about particular challenges. We publish these freely on our website for others to use. 

We value diversity, equality and inclusivity. Applications are actively encouraged from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and religion.

Main purpose of job

• Carry out a range of research activities to support delivery of projects in the voluntary, public and funding sectors
• Support the development and expansion of all aspects of IVAR’s activities and ways of working

Main functions

The post-holder will be expected to concentrate their efforts on the main areas set out below. However, IVAR is also committed to a degree of flexibility for all salaried posts to allow both the organisation and the individuals concerned to develop a better understanding of their strengths and development needs, in order to make best and most appropriate use of their contribution.

• Participate in research project teams on all aspects of research: fieldwork design and delivery; organisation of associates and staff; analysis and report writing; communication and dissemination
• Initiate and generate content for communication purposes
• Undertake and write-up desk-based reviews of literature and/or datasets
• Undertake fieldwork using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Draft reports and other outputs according to IVAR house style
• Support the IVAR team in initiating and developing new work
• Contribute to the dissemination of learning within the voluntary sector, funding and public sector, including attending and presenting at events, and producing materials aimed at a practitioner audience
• Contribute to discussions about IVAR’s own research practice and strategic development

Person specification

Essential

• Understanding and experience of qualitative research methods, including interviewing, focus groups and facilitation
• Experience of contributing to all stages of the research process (for example, research design; fieldwork; data analysis; dissemination)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate research findings in an accessible and engaging manner to different audiences using a range of methods
• A commitment to IVAR’s mission and ways of working
• An understanding of the context and challenges facing the UK voluntary sector – and specifically for small to medium voluntary organisations
• An understanding of research ethics and data protection
• A good team player, but also able to work alone, take initiative and manage and prioritise a diverse workload

Desirable

• Experience of using participatory methods and facilitation
• Understanding and experience of quantitative research methods, i.e. design and analysis of small-scale surveys; analysing data-sets
• Masters or post-graduate training in a relevant social sciences topic 
• A commitment to continuous learning

How to apply

You can find out more about the role and how to apply by downloading our job application pack. 

Stonewall exists to bring about equality and acceptance for LGBT people in the UK and worldwide. Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere is free to be themselves. We believe we're stronger united and we partner with organisations that help us create real change for the better. We have laid deep foundations across Britain - in some of our greatest institutions - so our communities can continue to find ways to flourish, and individuals can reach their full potential. We're here to support those who can't yet be themselves.

But our work is not finished yet. Not until everyone feels free to be who they are, wherever they are.

With a new Chief Executive and Chair, this is a very exciting time to join us as we undertake an ambitious work programme with a new vision, mission and new business priorities. Our aim is to deepen our work with different communities internationally, nationally, regionally and locally to achieve real change in the daily lives of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people.

Director of Cymru

Our Cardiff office or flexible with significant travel to Cardiff

£52,000-£65,000

Stonewall, Martha Awojobi (of #CharitySoWhite), and Prospectus are delighted to be working together to recruit Stonewall's Director of Cymru, reporting to the Chief Executive. The Director of Cymru is a crucial part of our Operational Management Group, driving directorate strategy, performance and the continual development of Stonewall's culture, values and standards of behaviour.

The Cymru team works to shape a Wales where people are free to be themselves, organisations help drive change, public attitudes improve, prejudice is challenged, and laws protect LGBT people. We facilitate sustainable improvement for LGBT people by partnering with business and community organisations, as well as role models and allies. 

We are looking for an empowering leader, fluent in Welsh language who has experience of ambassadorial work, relationship building and influencing stakeholders in Wales across government, funders and the media. You will have experience delivering programmes and influencing policy, and you are able to effectively balance a variety of internal and external facing aims.

You will be an experienced and highly inclusive leader and manager, with experience of coaching, supporting change and developing staff to reach their full potential. Crucially, you will proactively drive forward Stonewall's race equity and trans inclusion journey as we continue to embrace an intersectional approach.

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. In line with our commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from trans people and/or People of Colour/BAME people. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

Please download the appointment brief, available on the Prospectus website via the Apply button, for more information. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Linda Griffiths or Roberta Giubilini at Prospectus.

Deadline for applications: Friday 9th October 2020

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Sales and Outreach Workers are the face of The Big Issue and work with the vendors to maximise their potential.

The Job

Your main responsibilities in this role will be executing and increasing sales and creating a positive environment for vendors to work in. You will be working one-on-one with vendors, actively recruiting new vendors, managing pitches and promoting good relations with the community where our vendors work. As a member of a small team, you will need to be proactive, organised, and have a non-judgemental attitude.

In addition to create a good working environment for the vendors, you will also be responsible for marketing The Big Issue within the local area and forming strong networks within the local community.

You must be proficient in Microsoft packages with good organisational skills and the ability to juggle and prioritise demands from different directions. An understanding of the practical and emotional needs of disadvantaged people and/or people facing poverty, and a commitment to the social objectives of The Big Issue is essential.

A full driving licence is desirable for this role but not essential

For a full job description including the summary of skills, qualities and experience required for the role please download from the link below.

If you think you have the skills and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role please click on Apply. You will be asked to complete a short application form and then upload your CV and a covering letter which should explain your interest and related skills for the role. 

Salary and Benefits

We offer 

• A salary commensurate with the third sector, which can be confirmed on request
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Incremental sick pay starting at 5 days per rolling year
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a Health Cashplan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies

Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any  contract of employment.

Workplace details

This role will be based at our Bristol office although you will need to travel within the Bristol area.

Closing Date: 26th October 2020

The Big Issue is striving towards Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

The Big Issue thanks all applicants for their interest and will reply only to those invited for interview.

Salary: £35,000 (pro rata)

Location:Kingston upon Thames, Saffron Walden or Dorchester

Hours: 21 hours per week

About us

Hastoe is an award-winning rural housing association that manages over 7,500 rented, shared ownership and leasehold homes across the south of England. We hold charitable status and support communities by providing social homes that are energy efficient and environmentally sustainable.

About the role

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Policy and Research Officer to work with and support the Head of Communications, Chief Executive and the Board. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Helping to develop and maintain Hastoe’s influence and profile among politicians, civil servants, national agencies and the media.
• Researching and interpreting information to provide new insights that facilitate Hastoe’s influencing work.
• Preparing materials for presentations, articles for publication and responses to government policies and consultations.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with key national and regional partners.

For full details on this role, please see the Job Description.

About you

We’re looking for someone with experience of policy campaigning or working in a political environment as well as an understanding of parliamentary procedures. You will have excellent interpersonal skills as well as strong research and writing skills. You must be highly-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and willing to travel across the south of England with regular travel to London.

Benefits

Annual Leave (pro rata):  25 days (increasing with service) + 1.5 days complimentary leave + option to purchase additional leave.

Contributory pension scheme.

Family friendly policies and benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Discounts for local shops, restaurants and gym membership
• Cycle and Car Leasing Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (advice service)
• Health Cash Plan (a type of health insurance)

How to Apply

Please send your CV and supporting statement to the HR team by midnight on Sunday 11 October 2020. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview via Zoom w/c 19 October. Candidates successful at stage one will be invited to a further stage two interview held face to face at our Head Office in Kingston on Thames w/c 2 November.

Your supporting statement should include your:

• motivations for applying for the role
• experience of working in a research capacity
• experience of working in a political/policy campaigning environment
• experience of networking skills and stakeholder engagement
• experience of writing and presenting

Please note, CVs that are not accompanied by a supporting statement will not be considered for shortlisting. For an informal discussion about the role please contact Andrew Potter. For enquiries about the application process contact the HR Team.

This post is subject to background checks.

We need a project manager to help us transition our face to face training materials online over the next 6 months.

In the light of Covid-19, Refugee Support Network (RSN) has started delivering its refugee youth education services and associated training online. As we build back better, we’re looking for a motivated, organised and capable individual to manage our online learning transition project by overseeing the process of adapting our suite of face-to-face training and learning materials to an online and/or blended learning format and supporting other improvements to RSN’s online presence. The postholder will manage this 6 month digital transition project to time and budget, acting as a bridge between RSN’s educational specialists, our communications team and the relevant external design and technical companies.

Application process

You must have a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract to apply for this job.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV (ensuring any gaps in employment are explained) and cover letter through CharityJob by 8am on Thursday 8th October 2020. Interviews will take place online week beginning 12th October and references will be taken up prior to appointment. 

In the covering letter (maximum 2 pages of A4) please explain how your experience addresses all the competencies in section 5 (person specification) below. 

In your covering letter please clearly state the earliest date you would be available to start should you be appointed. The funding for this role must be spent within a 6 month period and so we are not able to accommodate long notice periods.

As with all roles at RSN, we particularly welcome applications from people with refugee backgrounds.

About RSN

At Refugee Support Network we are working towards a world where all young people displaced by conflict or crisis are able to build more hopeful futures. Led by our ethos and values, we do this by supporting young refugees and asylum seekers to access, remain and progress in education. 

Currently over 500 young people each year benefit from our core programmes: educational mentoring, access to higher education, specialist education and wellbeing support and our new values-based leadership course. Alongside our direct work with young people, we undertake research and consultancy and provide training, ensuring that the voices of young refugees and asylum seekers are heard by those whose decisions affect their lives. Click here to read our latest impact report to find out more. 

Job mission and outcomes

This role exists to successfully deliver RSN’s digital transition project which will increase the reach and impact of our work in the post-Coronavirus context. To this end, the Online Learning Transition Project Manager will deliver the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: RSN has a portfolio of blended and online learning training materials 

Key tasks include:

• Overseeing the adaptation of RSN’s existing suite of materials to an online/blended learning format, including training materials for volunteer educational mentors and education professionals and our leadership course for young refugees and asylum seekers;

• Acting as the primary focal point and liaison between RSN’s education technical experts (i.e. those who have developed and deliver the existing face-to-face training packages) and our online and blended learning instructional design partners (Centreity);

• Working alongside our instructional design partners to make necessary adaptations to the face to face materials.

• Creating and sourcing of additional supplementary materials necessary to successfully transition these resources online

Outcome 2: The digital transition project is well-managed to time and to budget, in line with RSN’s ethos and values

Key tasks include:

• Developing and delivering a project plan ;

• Maintaining close oversight of the project’s time frame and budget to ensure successful delivery;

• Collaborating closely with other team members, including the CEO, our Fundraising and Communications Officer, RSN’s educational technical experts and their wider teams to ensure that the products being developed meet the users’ needs;

• Communicating clearly and regularly with our instructional design partners and other external agencies involved in the project’s delivery.

Outcome 3: RSN has an improved digital presence which better serves the organisation and end users

Key tasks include:

• Working with the CEO, Head of Programmes and Fundraising and Communications Officer to establish key goals and additional time-bound micro-projects

• Working with RSN team members and external agencies as required to improve and update our online presence and activities

Person Specification

In order to achieve this role’s mission and deliver the above outcomes, we would like candidates to demonstrate the following competencies:

Technical knowledge, skills and experience

Development of online and/or blended learning materials:

• A full understanding of, and experience in, using e-learning creation tools and Learning Management Systems

• Awareness of good-practice and innovation in the e-learning industry, particularly in light of Covid-19

• Understanding of online and blended learning pedagogies, methodologies, styles and standards

• Knowledge of best practice in accessibility and the creation of user-centred resources

• Experience of working collaboratively with partners to create online and blended learning materials

• Experience of managing, creating, delivering e-learning (desirable)

• Relevant recognised training qualification/s with ability to translate the theoretical basis into action (desirable)

• Experience of developing youth-centred training (desirable)

• Experience of developing training materials for learners with English as a second language (desirable)

• Good understanding of key issues in refugee education (desirable)

Project management

• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects on time and to budget

• Sufficient IT knowledge to work effectively on the RSN team, eg is able to use, or quickly pick up,  Google Drive, Whatsapp, Google Hangouts

Working style, skills and ethos

• We value the way in which a person works just as much as the actual work they do. To this end, we are seeking candidates with the following attributes:

• Communication: Communicates clearly, appropriately, promptly and warmly

• Attention to detail: Thoroughly accomplishes a task by showing attention for all the areas involved, no matter how small

• Motivation: Maintains stable performance when under heavy pressure and/or juggling multiple work streams, demonstrating strong willingness and internal motivation to work hard and get the job done

• Team working: Understands, values and speaks affirmingly of the work of others, being helpful, kind and sensitive to their needs.

• Self awareness: Works well independently, is able to ask appropriate questions to elicit information to make informed decisions, is confident to make such decisions on their own whilst recognising when it is appropriate to discuss with their line manager or the wider team

• Character: Has integrity, earns trust and maintains confidences, and speaks plainly and truthfully

• Mission-led: Is engaged by RSN’s vision of enabling young refugees to build more hopeful futures through education

• Ethos and values: Is motivated by personal core beliefs (whether Christian or not) and values being part of an organisation which is founded on, and seeking to outwork, the Christian faith

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and will apply objective criteria to assess potential suitability for roles within the organisation. We actively seek to recruit with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, promoting equality for all, and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those from refugee backgrounds. We select all candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, experience and commitment to the values and purposes of the organisation. We aim to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, sex or sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other protected characteristic (under the Equalities Act 2010).

If you feel you would require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at RSN due to a disability, caring responsibilities or any other reason, please give details in your cover letter or get in touch to arrange a chat.

At Stonewall, our vision is for a world where everyone, everywhere can be themselves. We work to ensure acceptance without exception, so that lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) people around the world can participate fully in society and enjoy lives free from discrimination. We work to do this in a way that is aligned to our values. 

Getting strong, positive media coverage for LGBT issues is vital if we are to create a society where everyone is accepted without exception. This role works closely with Stonewall’s Media Manager to create media opportunities and to respond effectively to press enquiries. The post holder sits within the wider Communications and Campaigns Team, supporting the day-to-day work of the busy media office, including providing monitoring and media administration.

The Media Officer is responsible for drafting comments, briefings, opinion pieces and press releases and media lists, with the support of the media manager.

They will also provide support for Stonewall’s leading campaigns and thought leadership output.

To apply please visit our website via the link 

Key responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all media enquiries, both phone and email, providing speedy responses, under the
direction of the Media Manager.

• Draft media releases, proactive and reactive media comments, as well as media briefings, under the guidance of
the Media Manager.

• Assist Media Manager in organising and executing media training for spokespeople across the organisation.

• Monitor the national media and social media for opportunities and risks to the charity’s objectives.

• Work with digital team to flag stories for social media response, and on occasion draft content.

• Provide out-of-hours cover for Stonewall’s media phone, as part of a rota shared with the wider media team.

• Work with individuals from Stonewall’s networks to share their stories in the media.

• Work with teams across the organisation on proactive media plans to help influence change in their area and to
achieve maximum impact through our campaigns.

• Create Stonewall’s daily media briefing, as well as horizon scan for breaking stories relevant to the charity’s
business objectives and to the LGBT community.

• Create and circulate media updates to trustees and senior management team on a regular basis

• Maintain the media office’s systems and process, ensuring required data capture is undertaken accurately, and
co-ordinating on-call rota.

• Review Stonewall’s media coverage to evaluate key message success, brand perception and how Stonewall is
serving its priority audiences.

• Compile data reports of media coverage to reflect monthly progress on key message rates and overall earned
media.

• Keep media web pages updated as and when necessary

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us . Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

In line with our commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from trans people and/or People of Colour/ BAME people. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

We are recruiting for a new Communications Officer role to suit a skilled and ambitious professional who would relish the chance to develop and implement a fresh new communications strategy and oversee all aspects of our external communications.

We work with over 6,000 people each year to tackle inequality in Brighton and Hove, delivering community development, equalities and youth work to create community-led solutions.

We are at an exciting time of organisational growth as we lead a new citywide partnership overseeing both community development and engagement work across the city and expand our youth work delivery.  However, many communities that we support are experiencing serious challenges as a result of Coronavirus, and it is vital that we adapt our delivery to meet growing need.

We are looking for someone who brings experience of developing and implementing communications strategies, of managing content across various platforms and working on multiple projects across various teams at one time.

For the right candidate, this role will be an opportunity  to collaborate on and create strong values led communications and lead the way in telling the story of TDC and the amazing communities and inspiring individuals we support - in order to help bring about positive social change

As part of our response to the national emergency around COVID-19, we have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Development & Inclusion Officer to join our team.

We are looking for a confident, creative and proactive individual, with the right skills and experience, to help us to stay connected and keep supporting Carers living in Southend-on-Sea.

Hours: 18½ hours each week
Contract: Fixed-term.  6 month contract

Salary: £26,000 pro rata per annum/FTE
Work location:  Working from home/Southend Carers Office

In response to Covid pandemic, the “Carers’ Crisis Development Initiative” will create new ways to deliver our carer support programmes remotely and integrate them with our regular methods as the crisis eases and ‘lockdown’ ends

This innovative project will also create digitally inclusive support framework for all Carers living in Southend-on-Sea and beyond.

Closing date:  5pm, Wednesday 30th September 2020

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview on Thursday 8th October 2020.

No late applications or CVs will be accepted. 

At Southend Carers, we value diversity and recognise that different people bring different perspectives, ideas, knowledge and culture, and that this difference brings great strength.

Applications from candidates with protected characteristics are welcomed.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Executive to support in the acquisition of regular givers through face to face direct marketing and the retention of these donors through a variety of media; helping to explore, research and develop new methods of regular giving donor acquisition and retention keeping pace with, or ahead of, our competitors in the marketplace

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £12m in 2017, and we aim to reach a net income of £18m by 2020 to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Public Fundraising

Public Fundraising is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing, challenge events and community fundraising activities.

Direct Marketing team

Within Public Fundraising, sits the Direct Marketing team. We recruit and develop supporters through direct marketing activities including: face-to-face fundraising, legacy promotion, direct mail appeals, raffles and DRTV. 

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

There is an opportunity for two dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join a team committed to improving the outcomes for adoptive and birth families, adopted adults and relatives and Special Guardians. The post based in the locality of Essex / Suffolk / Thurrock will be particularly focused on work with birth parents, while the post based in London Head Office will have a particular focus on work with birth parents and Special Guardians.

Our ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated Adoption Support Agency delivers services to adults affected by adoption and permanence, particularly special guardianship. This includes adopted adults, birth parents, adoptive parents, prospective adopters and Special Guardians.

If you have the skills to deliver advice, support and counselling to all of these service user groups by phone/video call and face to face we would love to hear from you.

The successful post holders will have strong verbal and written communications skills and be able to deliver the service to a high standard. You will need to have experience and knowledge of adoption/SGO law and practice and be able to deliver therapeutic, as well as information services.

Our Values:
People focus, Mutual Respect, Excellence-in-all-we do and a Can-Do attitude.
If you can relate to these and have the necessary skills and attitude we can offer you:

• A competitive salary, leave entitlement and pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• A full induction and ongoing quality training
• The opportunity to become part of Family Action initiatives
• Flexible working hours
• Managed workloads with regular supportive and reflective supervision

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience

1. A professional qualification in a relevant field e.g. Social Work; Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mediation.
    
2. Registration with a relevant professional body i.e. HCPC, BACP, UKCP, UKRCP, BPS.
    
3. Minimum two years’ relevant post-qualifying experience in adoption/SG work is essential. Evidence of a sound understanding of how adoption and permanency can affect everyone involved, whether they are birth relatives, adopted children and adoptive parents, or adults who were adopted as children.
    
4. Experience of counselling/professional work with those affected by loss, early trauma and attachment difficulties.
    
5. A particular interest and understanding of the issues facing birth parents.
    
6. A particular interest and understanding of the issues facing Special Guardians.
    
7. Willingness to travel and provide support services at one of PAC-UK’s outreach service bases in London and outlying areas if required.
    
8. Be able and have experience of delivering services remotely by Teams/Zoom or telephone.

Abilities & Skills

1. Professional up to date knowledge of adoption/SG law and practice.
    
2. Knowledge and experience of supporting parents and permanency carers with children who have challenging behaviour.
    
3. Knowledge and experience of Schedule 2, access to birth records, access to adoption records and Intermediary advice & counselling.
    
4. Knowledge and experience of telephone counselling.
    
5. Knowledge and experience of running groups for adoption/permanence related issues.
    
6. Experience of mediation between parties impacted by adoption and SG.
    
7. Experience of delivering training in adoption related issues.
    
8. Active interest and experience of working with people of different racial, ethnic, cultural backgrounds.
    
9. Experience of working sensitively with confidential material.
    
10. Ability to respond sensitively to highly distressed clients.
     
11. Able to work independently as well as in a team setting.
     
12. Good organisational and time management skills, ability to prioritise a busy workload.
     
13. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
     
14. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Outlook) - ability and willingness to input sensitive data electronically.
     
15. Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate to internal and external contacts at all levels, and to represent Family Action by telephone and in person.
     
16. Outreach Counsellor: Willingness to travel in London and surrounding region.
     
17. Advice Line Counsellor: Ability to provide a broad spectrum of advice on adoption issues to professionals and members of the public alike.
     
18. A commitment to working within Family Action’s Equality & Diversity and Safeguarding Policies including Child Protection.  
     
19. Willingness to work outside of normal working hours.

To download an applicaiton form and the documents to apply, and for further information, including the benefits we offer, please visit our current vacancies page. 

Closing date: 19th October 2020 at 9am

12 month FTC

Within the Involvement,?Influencing?and?Support Directorate, our policy, public affairs, engagement and campaigning work is focused on creating lasting change. We identify creative policy solutions in response to the challenges people with arthritis face. We influence decision-makers across the UK by developing evidence and through stakeholder engagement, public affairs activity and by campaigning alongside people with arthritis.

The purpose of this role is to drive policy development, focusing initially on our work on pain. This will include the development of a 'pain manifesto' including a set of co-developed 'I statements', policy research to set out the rights that people with arthritis have, and the development of a pain influencing plan.

Key requirements

If you have

• Understanding of current policy issues relevant to people with long-term conditions or disability, including healthcare policy
• Recent experience of influencing policy gained from work within a policy team

• An ability to think creatively and communicate effectively, together with
• An enthusiastic, adaptive and flexible approach.

we'd love to hear from you.

How to apply

Please submit: A concise, up-to-date CV

E-mail your CV by 12pm on Monday 12th October 2020 to , indicating where you've seen this role advertised, and including the ref:JDVA169

We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer- Acquisition to deliver our donor acquisition programme, keeping pace with or ahead of our competitors in the marketplace and ensure the delivery of high volumes of regular givers, and maintaining strong relationships with agencies and teams across Battersea to ensure the success of the campaigns.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Fundraising Team

Battersea’s multiple award-winning Fundraising department raises around 60% of the Charity’s total income. Working with colleagues across the organisation, we provide members of the public and organisations with opportunities to engage with Battersea and to support our work. Through continued investment, net fundraising income has risen from just £100,000 in 2010 to £12m in 2017, and we aim to reach a net income of £18m by 2020 to make sure Battersea can be here for every cat and dog now and in the future.

Public Fundraising

Public Fundraising is responsible for generating income from new and existing supporters through direct marketing, challenge events and community fundraising activities.

Direct Marketing team

Within Public Fundraising, sits the Direct Marketing team. We recruit and develop supporters through direct marketing activities including: face-to-face fundraising, legacy promotion, direct mail appeals, raffles and DRTV. 

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. We aim to ensure that this commitment, reinforced by our values, is embedded in our day-to-day working practices and our work together. We would particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented at Battersea.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

We believe everyone should be able to choose who they spend time with - and do what matters to them. We want to reduce loneliness and help make our communities more connected. We offer guidance, best practice, a community of people sharing their lives, legal advice and insurance.

This is an exciting short term role (six months fixed term contract) to coordinate a new programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic which aims to rapidly expand the Shared Lives sector by developing a new system to recruit and assess Shared Lives carers via an online platform, and to support two partner Shared Lives schemes to scale up their offer using these new tools. This will create a platform and new ways of working which will subsequently be made available to every local Shared Lives scheme in the UK.

You will need to be confident, positive and innovative with proven experience of project development and coordination in the public or voluntary sector. You will be a great communicator including having clear and concise presentation skills aswell as have the ability to work flexibly and creatively using own initiative to resolve issues. Overall an energetic and genuine friendly team member who is willing to help and support others, enjoys meeting new people and building long lasting relationships.

JD attached.

Closing date: 6 Oct 20 1pm

Pre-interviews to be held via zoom on 8 Oct 20

Full Interviews to be held via zoom on 16 Oct 20

The Trust is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic leader and Manager who is committed to the development of the Wiltshire & Swindon Biological Records Centre (WSBRC). The post holder will be someone who is able to use their ecological knowledge and their understanding of the major issues facing the natural environment to interpret and engage with key policies and strategies and work with diverse stakeholder groups to support nature’s recovery.

We are looking for a candidate who is organised and motivated, with an entrepreneurial outlook. They will be an excellent networker, able to build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.

The role will oversee all aspects of WSBRC’s work programme and budgets, setting the strategic direction and developing products and services. They will have line management responsibility for a team of staff and office volunteers. 

For the past 35 years the WSBRC has catalogued and stored biodiversity information.  The WSBRC promotes and supports biological recording and monitoring and is part of a national network of Local Environmental Records Centres.  It gathers, manages, interprets and disseminates a wide range of biological and geological information and produces Wiltshire’s State of the Environment Report. It also works with a range of partners to deliver recording, monitoring and citizen science projects within Wiltshire.