You will carry out a multitude of activity to plan, manage and deliver our careers, education, and employability programmes to help young people and unemployed adults – particularly those with multiple barriers - into work in hospitality, tourism and leisure. Your work will include facilitating our education programmes in schools, colleges and universities; deliver Ambassador training; as well as delivering our employability programmes. You will also help to improve the appeal of the industry through campaign activity and supporting Business Partners. You will contribute to the targets of getting people into work in the sector and work directly with employers, referral partners, education bodies, and beneficiaries. You will be responsible for data collection and report writing and have a portfolio of business partners to look after

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual to help enable our 3,000 volunteers to reach their full potential in delivering Prison Fellowship’s mission in prisons across England and Wales.

The post holder will be an outstanding leader who understands the prison environment and is aligned with our mission to show Christ's love to those in prison.

This role is currently home-based due to the ongoing pandemic. Once it is safe to do so, the post holder will be required to work flexibly between our Westminster office, home and prison group locations.

Please apply with a full CV and covering letter.

Hours worked:             2-7pm   3 days a week Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Total:                              15 hours per week during school term time only (37-38 weeks a year)

Contract:                        One year contract, with potential to extend

Start date:                  June ideally, or September

Salary:                            £23,500 pro rata, with 6% pension contribution (based on employee 2% contribution) 

Holiday allowance:        25 days pro rata, to be taken during school holidays only.

Working from:              Home based, with access to our office (based in Victoria) if needed. A work laptop will  be provided.

About Doorstep Library:

Here at Doorstep Library we believe in the power of words to take you places. We are a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to bringing the gift of books and the joy of reading into the homes of families who need our support. Our Home and Online Reading Volunteers go into homes in disadvantaged areas across London, to inspire a love of books, of stories and storytelling, and to instil a lifelong passion for reading.

Equipped with a reading stool and a supply of books, our volunteers are right on the doorstep, ready to use books to fuel children’s natural love of stories, fire their imaginations, and encourage their appreciation of reading. Our goal is to help each child develop the self-confidence and essential skills they need to access all the opportunities that will come their way in life. Whether in person, or online, we are there to support children and families who need us most.  With our long-term support not only do we spark the joy of reading for both children and their parents, but families are able to build up their self-confidence and trust in others in the community, towards professionals and the world of education.

The organisation has gone from strength to strength.  Now in our 10th year we will shortly be expanding into our fourth London borough and developing our new Online Reading Sessions – bringing our unique service to even more families.

About the roles:

We are currently looking for two part-time online Team Leaders to coordinate three online projects each. You will be truly passionate about the work that we do to support children and families in disadvantaged areas of London.You will be involved in the development and delivery of our new Online Reading Sessions three days per week. These sessions are run by our volunteers via Zoom and our internal database. You will be responsible for coordinating approximately 60 volunteers and 85 families, being ‘on call’ for any issues that may arise, and stepping in to reading sessions where needed. You will liaise with volunteers within and outside of the sessions to support any questions or advice they may need, as well as responding to needs of the families whether that’s book requests, tech help, or researching information on other support organisations.

Technology will not faze you, whether that is competency using our internal database, Zoom or other methods of communication, and you will have the ability to support others to do the same. You will be a team player willing to support the Projects Team and other colleagues when additional tasks arise relating to our services for families and wider organisational aims. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a brand new and unique online offer for families, adding your voice to its development. 

Reporting to: You will be working closely on a day-to-day basis with our Online Programme Manager, and reporting to them for HR purposes.

Role Specifications:

• To review volunteers’ weekly notes thoroughly and respond to any queries, issues or requests, and escalate concerns to the Online Programme Manager

• To coordinate and support the volunteer team on their Doorstep Library online project, and contribute to achieving targets 

• To liaise with the Volunteer Coordinator and Online Programme Manager to ensure appropriate pairings for new volunteers 

• To support individual volunteers as issues arise, reporting concerns to the Online Programme Manager

• To deliver a system of individual annual appraisals for volunteers 

• To coordinate and participate in regular support sessions with the volunteer teams, and have an ‘open door policy’ when other support is needed in between 

• To work with the volunteers to understand and review regularly the needs of each child/family

• To know the families well and to visit online families, as part of the volunteer team as and when necessary

• To assist the Online Programme Manager in reaching out to new families, making links to external organisations and agencies to promote what we do and receive referrals

• To focus on getting to know “Priority” families (those that require additional support) and support volunteers allocated to them. To keep the Online Programme Manager well informed about the progress or difficulties of each of these families and provide direct support for priority families as required

• With the Online Programme Manager, to research and coordinate the implementation of the signposting programme and guide volunteers to community services, activities and local and specialist organisations relevant to specific families

• To contribute to the end of term internal reports as required

• To attend Project Team meetings to share knowledge and best practice, and to review activities and progress across projects (ideally with flexibility to attend occasional meetings outside of regular hours, paid)

• To support the Book Coordinator and Online Programme Manager to ensure e-book resources stock is adequate for online sessions, and appropriate books are sent to children’s homes

• To support the Online Programme Manager in day-to-day admin to ensure the smooth delivery of all projects

• To undertake additional duties as from time to time may be required

The job of a Save the Children's UK Community Shop Manager is busy and fun.

• Do you have a genuine interest in working with the general public?
• Are you self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills?
• Are you passionate about delivering the best level of customer service?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn't just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Regional Retail Manager, the Community Shop Manager is responsible for leading, inspiring and growing the shops volunteering team in our well-loved shop based in Stockbridges busy town centre.

The Community Shop Manager will recruit, inspire, support and empower their own team of volunteers. You will utilise the volunteers' knowledge of the local community and enthusiasm for fashion to identify the right product mix and pricing levels for the shop to maximise sales.

They will generate high quality stock and lead a program of events to engage the local community and create a ‘buzz' around the shop.

The Community Shop Manager will also take ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the shop is managed in accordance with the organisation's policies and procedures for health & safety, financial safeguards and the safeguarding of children.

The chosen candidate must enjoy the excitement of a retail environment but most importantly, love people and have the ability to lead, inspire and empower those around you. The ultimate purpose of the job is to make as much money as possible to save children's lives

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

(Note: The role holder must be flexible and able to work weekends, bank holidays and additional hours when necessary)

Main Accountabilities

The Community Shop Manager will lead by example, being hands on when necessary. Key duties include:

Operations

• Being responsible for the management of the shop. Ensuring the organisation's policies, procedures and safeguards are adhered to at all times

• Empowering volunteers to deliver and maintain exceptional retail standards (including visual merchandising, customer service, stock generation and management, range selection, edit and effective pricing) through on-going training and development

• Engaging with the local community to build the level of donations and gift aid

• Working with the volunteer team to optimise the shop opening times and ensuring that the necessary cover is maintained when the shop is open

• Ensuring that the building and shop equipment are appropriately maintained at all times. Reporting any issues to the property department

Finance

• Working with the volunteer team to reach agreed financial targets

• Actively promoting the shop. Engaging with the local community with the shop and Save the Children to bring energy and drive sales

People Management

• Leading, inspiring and developing the shop volunteering team

• Ensuring that the team feel valued, motivated, happy and supported. Ensuring they are united in a common goal to raise as much money as possible for Save the Children

Person Profile

Experience

• Experience of leading teams and achieving results from developing and supporting others

• Enthusiasm for retail and fashion

• Experience in a customer facing role

Abilities

• Ability to lead and inspire those around them

• Ability to drive sales and control costs

• Ability to communicate effectively with others

• Ability to be able to work weekends, Bank Holidays and additional hours when necessary

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A confident approach to problem-solving and decision-making approach

• A commitment to Save the Children UK's aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Secondment/Fixed term opportunity until 31 July 2022

We believe that people can and do  recover from the issues that create homelessness and we are working across Bristol delivering shifts on the streets, drop-ins at local Day Centre’s, and working with accommodation providers and the local authority, to reduce rough sleeping to as close to zero as possible.

As an Outreach Coordinator you will supervise the case management of a team of Outreach Workers and other staff; and build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders including the Local Authority, other homeless services and housing providers across the city. This exciting role will involve working on housing, health, treatment and immigration issues with some of Bristol’s most vulnerable individuals.

You will take an active role in all operational requirements, from recruitment to people management, data analysis, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery and effective multi-agency partnership working.  You will be highly motivated, often working to your own initiative, and be proactive in identifying creative solutions to often complex and fluid situations. 

About you

To be successful, you will have demonstrable experience of leadership skills, engaging and assessing clients on the streets and other devolved locations and of delivering a case management approach, with homeless people and clients who are rough sleeping or vulnerably housed. A good working knowledge of the housing, health and social services legislation and services for vulnerable people is also required. As is the ability to work as part of a team and to initiate and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, the community, the police and other external agencies.

Flexibility is essential as you will be expected to work outside of your normal working hours when required, covering shifts that include early mornings, nights and weekends.

What we offer

Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

• We hold Investors in People Gold accreditation – one of just 3% of Housing Associations to achieve this. 82% of staff who took part in the survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.
• We are committed to developing all of our staff via routes such as secondments, transfers and promotion. In 2019 35% of our vacancies were filled by internal promotions.

A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

• Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.
• We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves.

Pay and Other Benefits

• For this role staff can claim an additional 20% pay premium for hours worked between 8pm and 8am Monday to Friday, and all hours worked on Saturday and Sunday. 
• St Mungo’s is proud to pay client facing staff above average for the sector. We run a cycle to work scheme and also offer season tickets loans to all staff.
• St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

How to apply

Visit our website and click the ‘Apply Now’ Button at the top of the page to start your online application form. 

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

Closing Date: 10.00am, Wednesday 16 June 2021

Remote Interview and Assessments: Friday 25 June 2021

It is a requirement for this post that the post-holder hold a DBS disclosure check at the required level. If an employee does not require a DBS for their substantive post, or their check is not at the required level, a new check will be carried out.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Global Mobility Senior Officer (Outgoing Students Co-ordinator)

Job ID: 023366
Salary: Grade 5, £32,676-£37,297 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Business unit: Students & Education
Department: Global Mobility
Strand Campus

We are the Global Mobility Office, a student and external facing professional services team supporting inbound and outbound student and staff international mobility through reciprocal and sustainable partnerships. We are part of the wider Students & Education Directorate, a collection of wide-ranging professional services in place to support King’s students and their education. As a directorate we manage the student lifecycle from application to graduation and beyond, to ensure a coherent and seamless student experience and effective administrative processes, working closely with King’s faculties to do so.

About the role

The Global Mobility Senior Officer will be a proactive and flexible team-player with excellent administration skills, and an intercultural sensibility, coordinating all outbound study abroad managed by the Global Mobility Office. Each academic year, up to 800 students participate in a summer, semester or year abroad.

The role holder will work with various professional services teams to provide guidance, support and direction to degree programmes offering a semester or year abroad, to the students participating in mobility opportunities, and to the departmental staff supporting them. The role combines programme administration with international relationship liaison work.

This is an exciting opportunity for colleagues looking to support student engagement, and who wish to utilise their skills and expertise in partnership liaison and student support.

We encourage applications from candidates who have experience from both within and outside of the Higher Education sector where they can demonstrate the skills needed to succeed in this role.

This post will be offered on an indefinite contract.

Closing date: 13-Jun-2021

To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button.

Fixed Term Contract – Ends 30 June 2022

£29,703 - 33,289 (pro rata)

This is an exciting time to join the Wandsworth and Richmond Community Drug and Alcohol Service (R&WCDAS), working for St Mungo’s alongside our partners; SLaM NHS Trust, We Are With You and CDARS.  We are recruiting a number of roles to be based within our innovative, new homeless pathway supporting service users across both boroughs.

The team will work to link clients who are homeless and in hostel, hotel, and temporary accommodation into drug and alcohol services, and will provide harm reduction advice and support. They will build rapport and engagement with new clients and link them into the treatment pathway, and provide training and support to other service providers to improve knowledge and service provision to this client group.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

  St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

  As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

  At St Mungo’s is a Disability Confident Employer, we are in the top 100 of Stonewall’s Workplace Equality Index 2020 and we are. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work.

  We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 8 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carers and Parents, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, South West, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

  We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

  St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

  What we do

  At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

  How to apply

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

  Closing date: 10am 23 June 2021

  Interview and assessments on: 2 July 2021

  It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced/standard DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

  Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

ACORN is looking for a Bristol or Leeds-based Bookkeeper to provide vital logistical support to the organisation so that we can build power and fight for social and economic change, to start work on 23rd August 2021.

ACORN is a community-based union of working-class people: tenants, workers, residents. We are a mass membership organisation fighting for a better life for our members and the communities they come from. We know that the economic and political set up in this country doesn’t work for people like us and so we established ACORN to fight for and represent our people.

Our organising is premised on two simple truths: problems affecting working class communities—from unhealthy, unaffordable and insecure housing, to cuts to public services—stem from a lack of power; and the most effective means of building power is for people to get organised. 

About the job

The Bookkeeper will work as part of a small team in the Operations Department. You will undertake bookkeeping duties in accordance with good accounting practice, keep a record of member dues paid, and support the maintenance of the member databases. You will be flexible in order to take on other administrative and logistical support as necessary. You will work a total of 35 hours weekly. There may be some start/finish flexibility between 9am and 8pm. You would ideally be based at our HQ in Bristol or our regional office in Leeds. Although you do not need extensive knowledge of higher accounting, we are looking for someone who is prepared to further their accounts knowledge. Training will be offered. 

Ultimately, the Bookkeeper will provide critical support to the maintenance of our organisation’s financial health, and will provide valuable assistance to the staff team and members, thereby facilitating our organisers’ ability to grow the organisation and build power in our communities.

Your daily work will involve:

Purchase ledger

• Processing invoices to pay and electronically file; inputting invoice details on Xero 

• Keeping records of card transactions and matching them with receipts

• Recording project expenditure and providing information to Fundraising and Development Officer 

• Processing payments as required.

Sales ledger (membership)

• Checking daily remittances from payment providers and recording payments from membership

• Maintenance of membership information on the database

• Dealing with email queries from members that relate to their subscriptions,

• Other database management as required

• Banking receipts as required.

Budgets

• Recording Branch expenditure and donations and monitoring small Branch budgets

• Assisting with national budget monitoring as required

*ACORN is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.*

Qualifications

No formal qualifications are necessary. We’re primarily looking for someone with a strong work ethic with good listening skills and the ability to motivate others. 

Experience, skills and abilities

The successful applicant will have:

• Good basic knowledge of daily accounts functions

• A good level of computer literacy: familiarity with spreadsheets, Google Drive, databases, and other office software. Experience of Xero would be an advantage

• Good knowledge of and commitment to the aims, values and activities of ACORN UK 

• A good understanding of the policies of a campaigning or charitable organisation

• An understanding of the pressures faced by a campaigning organisation of ACORN UK’s type

• An understanding of the issues faced by low-income households

• A good understanding of data protection legislation

• 2 or more years experience in an accounts setting 

• Experience of working with digital tools to manage your own work and that of others

• Experience of administrative work

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of numerical competence

• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion

• Ability to act intuitively and proactively in accordance with guidance provided by a manager

• Self-motivation and initiative, with the ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a team

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, including the ability to work flexibly and manage conflicting work priorities

• Ability to carry out research and information-gathering

• Ability to undertake routine administrative tasks with high levels of accuracy and reliability

• Excellent time management

• Ability to use digital programmes and devices 

• The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and be detail-oriented

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Willingness to expand your knowledge and take on more responsibility if your role develops

• Ability to be adaptable

In turn, ACORN is committed to investing in the continued professional development of our organising staff. Training and support will include:

• First week: ‘Introduction to ACORN’ training, technical set-up, and tool training (5 days)

• During probation: Weekly 1-to-1 management supervision; weekly group team call; on-call daily management support

• After probation: Bi-weekly 1-to-1 management supervision; weekly group team call; on-call daily management support

• Additional ongoing training opportunities where identified

Industry Liason, Industry Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Pensions Relationship Manager, Pensions

OPEN TO CANDIDATES LOOKING FOR A 2 YEAR FTC OR SECONDMENT


Your new company
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) vision is "Everyone making the most of their money and pensions". The government has tasked Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) with leading and overseeing the development and delivery of the Pensions dashboards ecosystem.

MaPS has established the Pensions Dashboards Industry Delivery Group (led by Principal Chris Curry) and its Implementation Executive to lead the programme of work which will be undertaken by government and industry together.

Pensions dashboards will enable individuals to access their pensions information online, securely and all in one place, thereby supporting better planning for retirement. Dashboards will provide clear and simple information about an individual's multiple pension savings, including their State Pension. They will also help them to reconnect with any lost pension pots.

Your new role
The overall job purpose of the Industry Relationships Manager is to Support the critical intermediary Programme function between:

• all relevant parties within the UK pensions delivery industry*, and
• policymakers, regulators and all elements of the PDP,

Covering all relevant pensions data, legal, technological and other aspects relating to basic information being securely found and supplied for display to individuals on their chosen initial pensions dashboard. The role will develop and evolve through the programme lifecycle, for example, through and after the procurement of the digital architecture supplier(s), and through and after onboarding of data providers.

*This includes (not an exhaustive list): pension providers, schemes, trustees, administrators, lawyers, software firms, data specialists, actuaries, benefits consultants, communication consultants and industry bodies.

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful on application, it is expected that you will possess the following skills/experience:

• Working with or in public sector programmes
• Credible pensions industry experience
• Commercial orientation
• Experience in a range of roles with external engagement
• Delivering in a high ambiguity, delivery focused environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence in delivering messages
• University level education, preferably in finance, business, communications or a related discipline

Although not essential, the below experience would be desirable:

• Pension technology implementation experience

What you'll get in return
In return you will be placed onto a 2-year fixed-term (possibility to extend this) contract paying circa £70,000 per annum. This position is also open to individuals who are looking for a secondment opportunity.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and are committed to having a team representative of the diverse characteristics and experiences of the population we're working to ensure make the most of their money and pensions now, and in future generations.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Business Improvement Lead, Departmental Review, Governance Review, National Audit Review, Business Improvement

THIS ROLE IS ALSO OPEN TO CANDIDATES LOOKING FOR A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

Your new company
Launched in January 2019, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) brings together the free services delivered by the Money Advice Service, The Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise.

We are an Arms-Length organisation, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions, with a joint commitment to ensuring that people have access and guidance to the information they need to make effective financial decisions over their lifetime. The organisation also engages with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice. Working hand-in-hand with stakeholders throughout the UK, the Money and Pensions Service will ensure that money and pensions guidance is available to those that need it, adapting to people's changing needs throughout their lives.

Your new role
MaPS is undergoing a cross-cutting Departmental Review. The Business Improvement Programme Lead will lead and drive the implementation of all recommendations from the Review across the business to quality and time standards. As part of this lead on the Place for Growth agenda . On a wider strategic basis, the role will support the Director of Planning, Performance & Governance and input to the Executive Leadership Team on wider business change needs, challenges, opportunities and planning, drawing on learning from the Review and engagement in wider business change initiatives and tasks.

Some key accountabilies of the role include:

• Successfully own, lead and champion the review recommendations within MaPS
• Work with the Director, Planning, Performance & Governance and ELT to interpret the Review recommendations into a series of meaningful business change actions.
• Work with business areas directly to ensure business change actions are fully understood, specified, implementable and owned.
• Create and lead a clear plan and process to enable implementation of Review recommendation
• Drive the delivery of multiple business change tasks and ensure implementation to strict time and quality standards; oversee monitoring and performance management; act as an advisor to business areas

What you'll need to succeed
In order to be successful on application, it is expected that you will possess the following skills/experience:

• A strong and dynamic leader with outstanding stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• A proven track record in team leadership and can demonstrate the ability to nurture, provide guidance and direction through periods of change and uncertainty.
• Significant experience of working within a large, complex and fast-moving public-sector organisation managing and delivering change to their business, using effective governance methodology to deliver change on time, within budget and in line with public service professional standards.
• A sound understanding of programme and project delivery and can exhibit knowledge of project methodologies (e.g. Agile, waterfall etc) and best practice techniques for planning, resourcing, monitoring and controlling a portfolio of programmes and projects.
• Excellent commercial focus being able to support the development of compelling business cases defining customer benefits and option analysis.
• Experience of pre-empting or solving complex problems.

Although not essential, the below experience would be desirable:

• Experience of project management on estates and office move changes.

What you'll get in return
In return you will be placed into a FTC until March 2022 role paying circa £80,000 per annum.

We actively encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and are committed to having a team representative of the diverse characteristics and experiences of the population we're working to ensure make the most of their money and pensions now, and in future generations.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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We are delighted to be working with a fantastic professional body to recruit a Policy and Project Manager, the role is a fixed term contract until October 2021. The role will suit someone who has a background in policy making and who has excellent project management skills.

Main duties for the Project and Policy Manager:
Build relationships with senior stakeholders within policy and scientific fields
Identifying funding opportunities
Monitor, evaluate and provide analysis
Project management and development of new project pipeline
 

You will have:
Experience within policy making is desirable
Project management skills
Ability to provide financial and management reporting
Strong communication and writing skills
Experience of digital apps
 

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Chloe on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We are embarking on an exciting period of rapid growth, and we are looking for an economist to work on an ambitious project exploring the impacts of technological disruption on people and communities across the country. This job also provides a unique opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team shaping national policy. The project is for three years, supported by the Nuffield Foundation’s Strategic Fund and supervised by a Nobel Laureate, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides.

The Institute for the Future of Work is shaping a fairer future through better work. We are an independent research and development institute that explores the changing world of work and builds practical solutions to help people thrive.

Role Overview:

The Future of Work and Wellbeing: The Pissarides Review
Automation technologies are profoundly transforming work, society and the economy in the UK and there is evidence that the adoption of these technologies has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially bringing more benefits but also compounding many of the most direct negative effects of the pandemic on vulnerable workers. The economist will be pivotal to a multi-disciplinary team exploring how automation technologies are transforming work, society, and the economy in the UK in terms of access to work; working conditions; worker health and well-being; and inequalities between different groups in the population according to age, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic group and geographical location.

The economist will work to significantly deepen the understanding of technological transformation by analysing the history and trajectories of technological transformation in the UK; the impacts of technological transformation on work and wellbeing; the comparative work and wellbeing outcomes for groups living in labour markets characterised by different levels of disruption and automation risk; and the factors that influence the nature and pace of the adoption of automation technologies.

Working closely with the multi-partner team, the economist will analyse how the consequent impacts for health and wellbeing are distributed between socio-demographic groups and spatial communities and whether they are exacerbating existing inequalities in the UK.

We are seeking an economist with expertise in labour economics and inequality analyses.

We are looking for an economist with a PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field. You will be conversant with advanced econometric techniques and possess other quantitative skills, such as working with survey data and analysing large data sets. Ability to communicate your econometric approach and findings to a non-technical audience would be an advantage.

You will be capable of working within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate directly with Nobel Laureate Investigator Professor Christopher Pissarides of the London School of Economics and Professor Jolene Skordis of University College London. The labour market and macroeconomic expertise of the principal investigator will be augmented by the team’s expertise in health and development economics, strategic HR management, biomathematics, urban policy and research translation.

You will be part of a dedicated team generating ground-breaking research into one of the most pressing issues of our time and should be able to demonstrate academic excellence, combined with the ability to work effectively in teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertaking evidence reviews, programme evaluation and meta-analyses related to disruption.
• Working with data related to disruption at occupational, regional and skill level, including primary survey data and published data from a variety of sources.
• Critically evaluating the relevant UK and international literature and different approaches to disruption that have been proposed by economists.
• Ability to present the data in a clear and effective way to support an argument related to the critical evaluation of the literature and policy implications.
• Familiarity with the literature on inequality, its implications for wellbeing and the solutions suggested in leading publications.
• Ability to quantify the extent of disruption and estimate econometrically its impact on people and regions.
• Ability to quantify the impact of policies on inequality.
• Writing and editing research papers and non-technical reports.
• Taking on opportunities to present the Institute’s work at events and meetings.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow established research ethics practices and procedures for data collection and use.
• To support any other appropriate activities that will help achieve the objectives of the programme and Institute.

Person Specification / Essential Skills and Experience:

• PhD or top-level research in a relevant field.
• Interest in and commitment to research into the future of work.
• Experience with relevant econometric research techniques.
• Excellent writing and communicating skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to research and thinking, and a good team player.

Reporting to: Principal Investigator Sir Professor Pissarides and Professor Jolene Skordis

IFOW is embarking on an exciting period of rapid growth, and we are looking for a social scientist with an interest in qualitative methods to work on an ambitious project exploring the impacts of technological disruption on people and communities across the country.  This job also provides a unique opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team shaping national policy. The project is for three years, supported by the Nuffield Foundation’s Strategic Fund and supervised by a Nobel Laureate, Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides.

The Institute for the Future of Work is shaping a fairer future through better work. We are an independent research and development institute that explores the changing world of work and builds practical solutions to help people thrive.

Role Overview:
The Future of Work and Wellbeing: The Pissarides Review
Automation technologies are profoundly transforming work, society and the economy in the UK and there is evidence that the adoption of these technologies has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially compounding many of the most direct negative effects of the pandemic on vulnerable workers. The social scientist will explore how automation technologies are transforming work, society, and the economy in the UK in terms of access to work; working conditions; worker health and well-being; and inequalities between different groups in the population according to age, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic group, and geographical location.

The researcher will work to significantly deepen the understanding of technological transformation by analysing the history and trajectories of technological transformation in the UK; the impacts of technological transformation on work and wellbeing; the comparative work and wellbeing outcomes for groups living in labour markets characterised by different levels of disruption and automation risk; and the factors that influence the nature and pace of the adoption of automation technologies. In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, the social scientist will analyse how the consequent impacts for health and wellbeing are distributed between socio-demographic groups and spatial communities and whether they are exacerbating existing inequalities in the UK.

We are seeking a social scientist with an interest in qualitative methods.

You will have experience in designing qualitative data methods, conducting qualitative data collection, analysing data, and writing reports or papers.  You will enjoy working on mixed methods studies and collaborating with a wide range of disciplines. You will be familiar with capabilities theory and approach.

You will be pivotal to the multi-partner team, which combines expertise in social science, health economics, strategic HR management, biomathematics, urban policy, and research translation.

You will be part of a team generating ground-breaking research into one of the most pressing issues of our time and should be able to demonstrate academic excellence at PhD level or above, combined with the ability to work effectively in teams. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct desk research and literature reviews.
• Design and conduct primary research (qualitative).
• Writing and editing research papers and non-technical reports.
• Contribute to the planning and organisation of meetings and workshops.
• Draft and produce presentations and other media pieces.
• Following established research ethics practices and procedures for data collection.
• Attend external meetings on behalf of the Institute, for the purpose of keeping up to date with developments relating to potential, current and previous work, and wider issues in the field.
• Develop working relationships with organisations and individuals relevant to the work of the Institute.
• Assist with organisation and effective delivery of communications and engagement activities.
• To support any other appropriate activities that will help achieve the objectives of the programme and institute.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Person Specification / Essential Skills and Experience:

• PhD or equivalent research in a relevant field.
• Interest in and commitment to research into the future of work.
• Experience with relevant qualitative research techniques.
• Excellent writing and communicating skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Knowledge of public policy issues, especially in the area of work and wellbeing.
• Ability to work with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• A collaborative approach to research and thinking, and a good team player.

We are seeking an experienced, qualified and ambitious accountant to take on the vital role of Finance Director with TDC - a dynamic, growing and impactful charity, with a 20-year track record of delivering community-led solutions to tackling inequality in Brighton and Hove.

TDC works with 6,000 local people and 250 groups each year to build community, increase resilience and improve wellbeing - by delivering community development, equalities and youth work across the city.

You will be utilising your extensive experience as a finance professional, qualified by examination, to ensure that TDC manages its finances in a way that best serves the mission and values of the organisation, with high levels of accountability and efficiency.

You will relish the chance to develop a new financial strategy that supports the ongoing sustainability of the organisation and to oversee an effective finance function that can ultimately make a difference for communities.

The ideal candidate will share TDC’s community development values and be excited by the opportunity to contribute to the Senior Leadership Team of a charity that is making a real impact.

To apply: please download the full Job Pack, Application form and Equal Opportunities form below and send the completed forms to the email provided in the pack.