About us

Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.

About the role

Volunteers are the bedrock of our sponsoring churches, and that means they play an important role at Christian Aid too. This is your chance to make real difference at Christian Aid by joining our newly expanded Volunteering team in one of three news roles that will deliver a volunteer experience that is rich, rewarding and impactful.

Working with colleagues across the UK, you'll lead on the recruitment and welcome of new volunteers, matching supporters to the roles that make the best use of their time, skills and interests. You'll also advise and train others on how best to work with volunteers and support decision-makers to design our volunteering programmes in line with best practice.

About you

We're looking for someone with significant experience of working with volunteers - you'll know what makes a great volunteer experience and can demonstrate how you've achieved this in other roles. You'll also have supported others to work with volunteers.

Excellent communication skills will be vital in this role, as you liaise with a range of colleagues and supporters around the UK and often via digital means, such as phone, email or video calls. Being home-based means that you'll also need to be able to work independently, prioritising tasks and managing your workload to meet tight deadlines.

And of course, you'll need a good understanding of church communities and structures, Christian Aid's key audience, so that you'll know how best to motivate and engage these potential volunteers to join us.

If this sounds like it could be you, why not share your skills with Christian Aid to recruit new volunteers, retain our current volunteers and grow our movement for change?

Further information

This role requires applicants to have the right to work in the country where this position is based.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous holiday allowance, and flexibility that will ensure you enjoy a good work/life balance.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Stacy Cannon, UK Volunteering Manager, at [email protected]

Competency questions

As part of your application you will be asked to demonstrate your suitability by giving answers to the following questions:

1.) Build partnerships: Tell us about a time when you brought organisations and/or volunteers together to deliver a project or campaign.

2.) Communicate effectively: Tell us about a time when you've been able to build and sustain effective working relationships with others despite working in different locations and different teams.

3.) Deliver results: Tell us about a time when you devised and/or delivered an effective volunteer recruitment campaign.

Creative Support have recently been working with a housing provider to secure a new cluster of 8 flats within the Loughborough area.  

This project provides support to individuals with complex mental health needs to enable them to build their daily living skills and confidence to empower them in their everyday lives.

You will manage the project in accordance with their holistic strengths-based support plans.

You will need to be flexible, have excellent communication skills, organisational skills, and have the ability to use a computer.

In this role you will also need to be a hands on manager and be positive role model.

If this describes you and you want a challenge then please complete and submit a Creative support application form which can be requested or downloaded via the listed methods.

PAC is ambitious to foster growing energy access provision and to influence energy access stakeholders for the benefit of poor, vulnerable and marginalised populations.To deliver this we need high performing consultants who are passionate about winning, managing and delivering high quality and high impact work in the energy and development sectors.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative energy consultant with experience and motivation related to energy access and international development. As a core member of the PAC International Energy Team, you will:

• lead key aspects of business development (including writing effective, quality proposals and preparing proposal budgets/financial submissions)

• play a supporting role for the project management of a wide-ranging portfolio of energy projects (e.g. aspects of work planning, team co-ordination, technical delivery, finance)

• provide high quality and timely technical inputs to build and maintain our range of energy projects in line with Practical Action’s strategic energy objectives (‘change ambitions’)

You will lead project proposal development, and contribute to project management.You will also work closely with wider PAC Energy colleagues (e.g. members of the teams running existing projects for Last Mile Distribution and Humanitarian Energy) to provide energy knowhow and technical input required by PA energy programmes and fundraising efforts.You will also develop close links with the members of other PAC International teams and Country/Regional offices.

You will work with other Energy Team members and wider PAC colleagues to build and maintain a network of associate consultants and partners/contacts in the energy and development sector. You will be encouraged to further develop your knowledge, skills and expertise regarding energy access, the energy and development sector, and the energy consultancy sector more broadly.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of PAC/PA energy access work, something we are renowned for and an area of work we have great ambitions for as part of our Strategic Intent as an organisation.

About you

You have some existing knowledge and/or experience in energy access/international development, but more importantly you have a thirst to widen your knowledge and experience in a hands-on role, winning and delivering a wide-ranging project portfolio. Ideally you will have some experience of working in a consultancy/programme management environment. You are a natural collaborator and able to work in a small team environment, turning you hand to varied tasks as required and in order to develop your skills. You are willing and able to work dynamically and flexibly across a wide range of issues and activities, according to shifting opportunities and direction. You have

To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• existing knowledge and experience in energy access and energy for development

• existing experience of working in a consultancy, or in a related environment, on business development and project delivery

• strong interest in energy access and energy for development, and a clear willingness to build personal capability and learn

• ability to work collaboratively and in a small team environment

• willingness and ability to work dynamically and flexibly across a wide range of issues and activities, according to shifting opportunities and directions

• experience of working in Africa, Asia and/or Latin America.

About us

We are an international development organisation putting ingenious ideas to work so people in poverty can change their world.

We help people find solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. Challenges made worse by catastrophic climate change and persistent gender inequality. We work with communities to develop ingenious, lasting and locally owned solutions for agriculture, water and waste management, climate resilience and clean energy. And we share what works with others, so answers that start small can grow big.

We’re a global change-making group. The group consists of a UK registered charity with community projects in Africa, Asia and Latin America, an independent development publishing company and a technical consulting service. We combine these specialisms to multiply our impact and help shape a world that works better for everyone.

Additional information

 We treat all applications for employment on their merits and do not take into consideration any factors that are not relevant to the job such as disability, race, age, religion, gender, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

 Practical Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults and, as such, candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.

 Please note that, should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

 The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 12th April 2020

Provisional interview dates: Tuesday 14th April / Wednesday 15th April 2020

England Director, Midlands & East 

(Ref:  SUS2889)

Salary £56,559 per annum

37.5 hours per week – base is negotiable within the region

Sustrans is looking for a Director who can work with a range of stakeholders to enable people across the Midlands & East to make travel choices which are good for them, their neighbourhoods and the environment. This role will lead local multi-disciplinary teams delivering community centred infrastructure schemes, improving the National Cycle Network and partnering with schools, communities and workplaces to deliver behaviour change projects.

If you are passionate about sustainability, can demonstrate a strong track record of working collaboratively with stakeholders and providing outstanding leadership across multi-disciplinary teams, then please read our candidate information pack to find out more. This is an opportunity to join an amazing charity and lead a skilled and dedicated team that is proud to work for Sustrans.

Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 6 April 2020. Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 20 April 2020.

We understand it’s difficult to think about applying for jobs at the moment. We will review how we approach the interview process closer to the time and will aim to be as flexible as possible.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Senior Accountant

Are you looking for the next challenge in your career as an Accountant? Do you understand the complexities of financial and accounting regulations? Can you help managers with financial planning? This could be the role for you!

Senior Accountant Responsibilities:

- To help support the organisation to meet its goals and achieve the outcomes of our medium term financial plan.
- To build good relationships, providing support and advice across the core financial cycle of budget setting budget monitoring and closing of the accounts.

Senior Accountant Requirements:

- CCAB qualified.
- In depth knowledge of accounting and financial management regulations and practice.
- Proactive and solution focused.
- Able to explain complex information in a user friendly way to ensure managers understand their budgetary responsibilities.
- Motivated and flexible in your approach, you will play a key role in driving the finance team forward for the provision of seamless support to our customers.

What they offer in return…

Recently gaining accreditation as a CIPFA Platinum Employer, they are committed to investing and developing their team, making this a great time to join them on this journey and help shape the high quality service provided to residents, businesses and visitors to Rutland.

Work that makes a difference to people’s lives within this beautiful county, in addition to structured salary reviews, local government pension scheme, discounted access to ‘Active Rutland’ keep fit activities and Flexi-Time to name just a few!

About our client:

Acting as ‘One Council’ in all they do, with each of them working together in the most effective way to meet the needs of their customers every day – if you share this ethos then they really want to hear from you…

Our client is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Everyone at our client has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Location: Oakham, Rutland

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours per week

Salary: £39,782 to £41,675 per annum

Closing date: 14 April 2020
Interview date: week commencing 27 April 2020

You may have experience of the following: Senior Accountant, Management Accountant, CCAB, Financial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Auditing, Financial Accounting, Accountant, Reporting Accountant, Financial Controller, etc.

Ref: 92747

Love4Life is the primary programme delivered by TwentyTwenty. Love4Life is about empowering young people aged 11-19 to build confidence and make positive choices in their relationships, health and education.  
We are recruiting for a Leicester Coordinator to deliver our work in schools and other provisions across the city. Now is an exciting time to join our team as are developing our work and expanding our reach to benefit more young people.

Our two-year leadership development programme offers outstanding individuals a dynamic route into one of Britain’s most rewarding and toughest professions. In the UK alone, half a million children don’t have a safe or stable home. Great social workers can change this. That’s why Frontline recruits and develops people like you to be the difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. 

You’ll use your skills in relationship building, conflict resolution and leadership to ensure you thrive in the dynamic and challenging world of social work.  Following a five-week training programme you will spend two years working directly with children and families, based in a local authority.

You will: 

• Work locally – roles available in your local community in the East Midlands - Leicester, Nottingham, Derbyshire (Other locations available, full list available on our website).

• Be paid a tax free £18k bursary in year one and up to £30k in year two. 

• Qualify as a social work professional through a fully funded Masters degree.

• Receive high quality supervision and training from experienced social workers, academics and professional coaches. 

• Make a real difference in your local community. For the most vulnerable, receiving support from a social worker can make a significant difference to the direction their lives take. As a social worker on the Frontline programme, that difference could be you.

Once you have completed the programme, you will join a community of outstanding leaders sharing your passion for leading social change. The skills you will learn will open doors to a wide range of social impact careers inside social work and beyond. 

Read stories from our participants who have completed the programme on our website. 

Be the difference – Apply now! Applications may close before the 30th March in some areas - early applications are encouraged.

A professional association which exists to change people's lives are recruiting for a part time Lead Accreditation Assessor for 3days a week to ensure that standards for accreditation across its accreditation schemes (individual, courses, and services) are maintained and applied.

Based from home, but with fortnightly team meetings in Leicestershire, you will manage 8 contract assessors to lead on the assessment of all accredited scheme applications, including initial accreditations, renewals, and course/service changes from individual counsellors/psychotherapists, counselling course staff and counselling services.

As someone who is a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist and who has experience in delivering therapy and/or supervising case work, you will lead on all technical aspects of the accreditation schemes, both current and those in development as well as assess accreditation applications from all schemes against identified criteria, including site visits to training providers and regular liaison with the office based team, and undertake tele-surgeries as required with members seeking clarity on deferral reports or accreditation criteria.

You will have a thorough understanding and experience of quality assurance schemes relating to individual practitioners, organisations and training courses, as well as experience of delivering training workshops and presentations, and ideally previous experience of further/higher education teaching and quality processes or equivalent. This will allow you to manage the appeal process, including liaising with external panel members; plan, organise and deliver meetings related to accreditation criteria and processing; and ensure that operational processes are applied and maintained

You will also have excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels to line manage the Accreditation Assessors, including having appraisals, assigning workloads, moderating decisions and working with the Accreditation Team Supervisor to ensure smooth running of processes.

On top of this, if you also have a good level of computer literacy skills and are able to work within a team and on your own initiative, organising and prioritising workloads then this could be the role for you.

For more details please send a copy of your CV to us quoting reference number J73585KP.

A professional association which exists to change people's lives are recruiting for a part time Lead Accreditation Moderator for 3days a week to ensure that standards for accreditation across its accreditation schemes (individual, courses, and services) are maintained and applied.

Based from home, but with monthly team meetings in Leicestershire, you will manage two contract moderators to lead on the moderation of all accredited scheme applications, including initial accreditations, renewals, and course/service changes from individual counsellors/psychotherapists, counselling course staff and counselling services.

As someone who is a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist and who has experience in delivering therapy and/or supervising case work, you will support the development of new accreditation schemes and/or CPD to ensure quality and rigour in processes as well as co-ordinate and scrutinise any responses or decision reports formulated by members of the Accreditation Team as necessary.

You will also have a thorough understanding and experience of quality assurance schemes relating to individual practitioners, organisations and training courses, as well as experience of delivering training workshops and presentations, and ideally previous experience of further/higher education teaching and quality processes or equivalent. This will allow you to plan, organise and deliver standardisation and training meetings, to include training on assessment against accreditation criteria for new assessors, and apply, maintain and review quality-assurance processes and procedures for all accreditation schemes.

Therefore if you are someone with excellent inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels, a good level of computer literacy skills and are able to work within a team and on your own initiative, organising and prioritising workloads then this could be the role for you.

For more details please send a copy of your CV to us quoting reference number J73586KP.

Digital Content Editor
We are on the lookout for 2 digital content editors

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLE
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ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife. The Trust aims to engage and inspire people about woods and trees to help us meet our vision of creating, restoring and protecting woodland. THE ROLE
Woodland Trust Legal Services is an in-house legal office of solicitors and legal executives that form part of the Woodland Trust’s Corporate Services team. We provide advice on a broad and diverse range of legal matters to a wide range of organisation stakeholders including our trustees, directors and officers of the Trust.
Our work is interesting and rewarding offering experience in a broad range of legal areas and involvement in key and significant projects. We have a large estate which coves England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. We have the support of significant corporate sponsors.
The Commercial Solicitor will manage a mixed caseload, providing strong legal support for the Trust and advising on matters relating to contractual, regulatory and commercial issues. This will include drafting, negotiating and advising on contractual documentation in relation to our funded projects and corporate sponsorship..THE CANDIDATE
You’ll have experience gained in house or in private practice, ideally with experience of the charity sector. With an understanding of the aims of the Woodland Trust, you’ll want to support us in achieving them through your role. With exceptional communication skills you’ll be pragmatic and in your approach to problem solving and be able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You’ll thrive when working as part of a team and be a strong committed team player.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Whatever you do here you will be supporting our work to protect and enhance woods and trees. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with contributory pension, life assurance and good holiday entitlement.
The successful candidate will be given the opportunity for homebased work up to two days per week after successful completion of probation

The MND Association have an exciting opportunity for a Conference and Events Administrator to join the Conference and Events Team.

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Salary: c.£18,500 per annum plus benefits

Location: Northampton

Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

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About the role

The key purpose of this role is to provide full administration support on all events and conferences across the Association and support the delivery of a busy, flexible work programme.

You will offer a high-quality customer service experience to our internal and external stakeholders, supporting colleagues across the association, aswell as external clients providing a 'front desk' service and supporting the team pre-event and onsite.

You will also help drive forward improvements in our processes and systems to make the delivery of our events a success.

What are we looking for?

You will be a customer orientated person who can deliver a high level of customer service, with a clear understanding of priorities when organising meetings, conference and events.

On a practical level you will need exceptional self-management skills with the ability to use your own judgement to manage the workload with minimal supervision.

A full manual driving license is essential for this role. There is a requirement for some evening and weekend work as part of the job as well as travel and nights away.

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How to apply?

We would love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, apply online now.

About Us

The MND Association is going through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and a recent move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

Events Assistant – Established Cancer Charity
The Sidings, Leicester (with some travel to visit suppliers)

Are you an organised administrator with great relationship-building skills?

Want to develop your experience in events while supporting the success of a fantastic charity?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

We are Mesothelioma UK, a charity that supports people affected by the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Established in 2009, we offer free access to specialist information, support and education and campaign for improved care and treatment.

We fund a variety of services, projects and research to raise awareness of this disease and help the UK to lead the way in making mesothelioma history through world-class audit, research and clinical trials.

We’re currently looking for an Events Assistant to join our dedicated team and provide a high level of support to our Events Officer.

The Benefits

- Salary of £19,831 per annum
- Pension with 10% employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Programme to promote and support wellbeing
- Free parking
- Develop your career with a forward-thinking charity

Many have never heard of mesothelioma, even though it is a disease that can affect anyone who has been exposed to asbestos. With over 2,700 cases a year, the UK has the highest incidence of the disease in the world.

In this varied role, you will have the chance to support the success of events that raise awareness of our cause, connect people who have been affected by this type of cancer and generate funds to combat this disease.

What’s more, you will be working closely with our Events Officer, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn, develop your skills and gain a strong understanding of how a successful event is created, planned and delivered.

The Role

As an Events Assistant, you will help our Events Officer to deliver a range of meet ups, fundraisers and support activities for our organisation.

Specifically, you will:

- Collate detailed quotes from suppliers
- Assist with the logistics of events, including entertainment plans and table layouts
- Help to source event funding
- Liaise with suppliers
- Act as a primary point of contact for our smaller events
- Attend events and assist with set-up and breakdown processes
- Help to complete reporting

About You

To join us as an Events Assistant, you will need:

- At least one year’s administration experience gained in a support role
- A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- To be highly organised and able to think on your feet
- Great interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to build strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders

Previous events experience would be beneficial, but this is not essential. Experience of using a CRM would also be an advantage.

We would like to hear from you if you’ve worked as an Administrator, Support Administrator, Customer Support Administrator, or Office Administrator.

Other organisations may call this role Charity Events Assistant, Junior Events Officer, Trainee Events Co-ordinator, or Events Administrator.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week, flexibility between the hours of 8:00 – 17:00. We will also consider this position on a part-time basis if the successful candidate can commit to 22.5 hours per week. 

We are an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you’re looking to take on an exciting, new challenge as an Events Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Northampton - £26,000 to £27,500

Taunton - £24,000

Providing guidance, options and choice for people in various locations across the country.

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers the face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. As of summer 2018, the service has helped over 250,000 people understand their pension options and has a 98% satisfaction rating.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions technical role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and appreciation of wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend a 3-week induction programme, 6 days of which will be held in central London, Birmingham or Bristol, exact dates TBC.

How to apply

To apply please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role.