The Atlantic Institute was established in 2016 with the support of The Atlantic Philanthropies, and in collaboration with the Rhodes Trust, Oxford (UK). 

At the Atlantic Institute we are committed to building a lifelong community of courageous changemakers who together will accelerate the eradication of inequity and injustice resulting in fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. Our Fellows and Staff are accomplished leaders working in diverse settings and contexts, who together think, learn, incubate and implement strategies for greater impact. The diversity of our fellows is unprecedented and we are committed to the radical inclusion of these leaders as agents of change in communities most impacted by social, economic, racial and health inequities.  We provide them with the networks, architecture and resources to connect, learn and act to address the underlying systemic causes of inequity.

In the current global environment of a pandemic, the courageous work to eradicate inequities is more urgently needed than ever. To support, deepen and sustain our community’s impact at this critical juncture, we have therefore created several new permanent roles, including:

• Associate Executive Director (Community, Programming and Impact)
• Augmented and Virtual Realities Lead
• Program and Impact Lead (Innovation and Special Projects)
• Learning and Evaluation Lead
• Data Insight Analyst.

Learning and Evaluation Lead

We are seeking a Learning and Evaluation Lead, who will be responsible for implementing the Institute’s Learning and Evaluation strategy and supporting a learning culture. Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, Operations and Organisational Development, you will bring a strong knowledge of a range of evaluation, data collection and analysis methodologies and have a demonstrated flair, passion and enthusiasm for innovating new approaches to capturing, analysing and communicating learning and impact.

Core competencies

Consistent with all roles at the Atlantic Institute, it is essential that you demonstrate a critical understanding of the diverse root causes of inequities and show a commitment (in thinking and in action) to fairer, healthier and more inclusive societies. In addition, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing a range of evaluation tools to monitor the effectiveness of social change programs and to track and narrate impact and learning (including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, and innovative methodologies).
• Experience of working in collaborative, cross sector environments to facilitate conversations and innovate alongside individuals with diverse perspectives, ideally with experience in facilitating co-design methodologies.
• Exceptional analysis and sense-making skills, demonstrating flair in identifying themes, analysing information thematically and critically.
• Experience communicating conceptual and data-informed learning to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrable commitment to and experience of applying critical pedagogy and decolonizing evaluation methodologies, with evidence of having contributed to academic discourse desirable.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent is essential. The post-holder would ideally have a post-graduate qualification in a thematic area relevant to the Atlantic Fellows mission, public sector or business management.

Terms of appointment

Subject to a satisfactory probationary period of 6 months, this is a permanent role.

To find out more on the role and how to apply, please view the attached job description.

Please submit your application to us by 12:00 (BST) on Friday 24th July 2020.

The Florence Nightingale Foundation’s (FNF) principal focus is on improving health, clinical outcomes and patient experience, through building nursing and midwifery leadership capacity and capability. It does this by enabling nurses and midwives to access sophisticated and bespoke leadership development opportunities, both in the UK and overseas, tailored to the scholar’s needs. The Foundation’s mission is to pioneer change and improvements in patient and healthcare outcomes, through nursing and midwifery leadership, honouring Florence Nightingale’s legacy.

FNF requires a Learning Technologist to work within the newly formed FNF Academy. The role will focus on developing and implementing the digital learning strategy of the foundation with a particular focus on our leadership development programmes, scholarships and online events. 

Please refer to the attached job and person specification for further information. 

Marine Society and Sea Cadets are seeking to appoint a Virtual Learning Content Manager. You will join us on a permanent basis based in London (temporarily homebased). In return you will receive a competitive salary of £31,000-£34,500 Gross per annum

Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is a leading maritime charity in lifelong learning and personal development and is the governing charity of the Sea Cadet Corps (SCC), a civilian voluntary youth organisation engaging some 15,000 young people over 400 Sea Cadet Units, throughout the UK.  The SCC offers a wide range of youth opportunities with the same enduring objective – to give young people the best possible head start in life through nautical adventure and fun.

We are seeking a Virtual Learning Content Manager - Key areas will focus on:

- Leading and managing on the creation of all digital and virtual learning content for the learning directorate

- The promotion of, and consultation on digital learning across the organisation

- Project management of long term digital learning projects

- Closely working with the Communications Team to assist in the creation of online materials

Experience and skills you’ll need as our Virtual Learning Content Manager will include:

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

- Management Systems including creating SCORM activities

- Awareness of trends in the e-learning industry

- Understanding of learning methodologies, styles and e-learning standards

- Experience of managing, creating, delivering and maintaining e-learning

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

- Experience of working collaboratively to create elearning material

- Educated to degree level in either or have the equivalent recognised training qualification/s with ability to translate the theoretical basis

- Experience in the innovative application of elearning technologies

- Demonstrable skills in the production of high quality e-learning materials using common authoring tools and technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript

- Experience in visual design, editing, filming and web video

In return as our Virtual Learning Content Manager you will receive:

- Pension Scheme

- Life Insurance

- Private Medical Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programme

- season ticket loans

- Eye Care

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2020 12pm
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you would like to join the team as our Virtual Learning Content Manager then please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. We inspire people to develop their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of physics. In 2019, we embarked on an ambitious new strategy to transform the physics landscape for the UK and Ireland and ensure a thriving physics ecosystem that will contribute to innovation, discovery, research, growth and debate in the UK, Ireland and beyond.

Consultancy Background

We are looking to recruit a long term (3-year) MEL specialist on a part-time consultancy basis. The specialist will lead on developing an evaluation framework for the campaign and will produce several evaluation reports (frequency to be agreed) throughout the campaign.

The IOP is set to launch its first public-facing influencing campaign in mid-September (the campaign strategy is available on request). The goal of our campaign is to increase the number of young people from under-represented groups in our society who do physics from age 16. We will campaign to make a generational change by removing the barriers to young people seeing physics as not for everyone, not for them, and instead show them how physics is helping to solve the challenges that are affecting their lives now and in the future.

We will do this by “influencing the influencers”: reaching out to those whom younger people listen to, and who help shape their opinions and decisions. We will campaign in the “spaces” where younger people are exposed to these different influences – in their homes and communities, their schools, and in the media and social media. In these spaces, we will counter the negative perceptions of physics and the attitudes that deter some younger people from seeing physics as relevant to them, and we will promote the relevance of physics to everyone, and the positive contribution that physics makes to solving the challenges that are affecting younger people now and in the future.

Objective and scope of Work

The primary objective of the consultancy is to evaluate the campaigning approach, and impact, of the IOP’s influencing campaign and to provide recommendations for improving the efficiency and the effectiveness of future campaigns. The work will also contribute to a greater understanding and use of MEL within the organisation.

The specialist should have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing MEL frameworks. Expertise in MEL for similar campaign approaches is desirable. The specialist will work with our Campaign Strategy team to develop an evaluation framework and to analyse and evaluate data gathered throughout the campaign, including from both on-site and remote interviews with those delivering the campaign activities. The consultancy runs from August 2020 until August 2023. Exact number of days and times can be agreed. 

For Further details please review the attached document 

Fixed Term contract for 9 months with possibility of extension

We’re looking for a hands-on individual with the confidence and intellect to challenge conventional thinking and ways of working. As Learning Adviser, you will be responsible for the design and delivery of learning products and services for both the Save the Children movement and the Humanitarian sector.

The Organisation
The Humanitarian Leadership Academy (Academy) is a global learning initiative with a mission to enable people to prepare for and respond to crises in their own countries. To achieve this, the Academy acts as a catalyst for the improved quality, accessibility and sustainability of humanitarian learning and knowledge so that the delivery of aid is more effective, immediate, and local – saving lives and safe-guarding livelihoods.

The Role
The role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering the Academy’s learning offer to those individuals and organisations working in the humanitarian space. It will enable the Humanitarian Leadership Academy to continue to reinforce and build on its understanding of the demand for learning amongst those working in response to humanitarian crises globally. The role will enable the academy to analyse this demand for learning and deliver a relevant and appropriate pipeline of quality learning, including the provision and customisation of learning solutions to meet the needs of different audiences and organisations.

The Person
To be successful, you will need to have experience in blended, user-centred learning design, be keen to share knowledge and insights with others and know what it will take to deliver quality and sustainable learning solutions that will meet the needs of individual learners or organisations. You will need a passion for learning, enjoy working in fast-paced environment, and be a collaborative member of the team. Strong communication and inter-personal skills are essential. You will need to be confident to take the initiative and think strategically and creatively to find the best learning solutions but also be hands-on to operationalise the solutions into practice. Project management experience is welcome and the ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities as well as working across teams globally.

Closing date:  15th July 2020

RedbridgeCVS is the local umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in Redbridge. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford - just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station.

Each year we support over 300 voluntary and community organisations in Redbridge, helping them to thrive and make a difference in their communities.

We are seeking an experienced Training and Development Officer to lead on shaping and delivering a high quality community learning programme to meet the needs of the local sector.

This is a varied and exciting role in an ambitious organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong facilitation skills and a collaborative approach. You will be passionate about excellence in teaching and learning and empowering communities.

To apply for the role please download the job pack on our website and return the completed application form by midnight on Sunday 19th July 2020.

We expect to interview shortlisted candidates on Monday 27th July.

Learning Support Assistant 
Dartington, Totnes 
Hours: Permanent, 5 days a week (term time only) 

Salary: £13,816.84 per annum based on a 5 day week, 1,320 annualised working hours contract 

Start Date: September 2020

Lifeworks College is a small, independent, specialist further education college for students with learning disabilities. As part of our ongoing development, we are now looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our friendly team, working term time only. 

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll assist teachers to deliver high quality and engaging education and training to students with learning disabilities. 

In this key role, you’ll help to inspire and encourage students through the transition from school to college and enable them to participate in independent living and working. You’ll carry out a range of tasks to facilitate a positive, supportive learning environment and ensure that students realise their full potential. 

Interested? To be considered, you will need: 

- Experience of working with children and/or young people with learning difficulties within an educational setting 
- At a minimum, five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C or above, including Maths and English 

As a Learning Support Assistant, you’ll be a great communicator who is friendly, collaborative and flexible. Patient and empathetic, you’ll also have excellent organisation skills and a proactive approach. 

You’ll receive full training and ongoing support in your role to build on your existing experience and enable you to achieve your career ambitions. Experience of working with complex and challenging behaviour would however be beneficial to your application. 

Lifeworks College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. For this post, pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to encouraging applications from applicants who declare they have a disability, provided they meet the minimum job criteria as specified in the person specification, by offering a guaranteed interview. 

To apply for the role of Learning Support 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. 

Additional Keywords: Learning Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, TA, Tutor, Personal Tutor, Behavioural Support Assistant, Educational Assistant, Classroom Assistant, Learning Coach, Learning Support, Education.

Skills, qualifications and experience

Central London (with occasional travel post-COVID-19)

Full-time (Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week) open for flexible working requests

Youth Business International (YBI) is the global network of expert organisations in over 50 countries supporting underserved young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into successful businesses, creating jobs and strengthening communities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Development Manager (Partnerships and Programmes) to work for a dynamic, international charity and be instrumental in achieving our strategic ambitions through developing new partnerships and programmes with the following principles in mind:

a) Building/maintaining strong working relationships and balancing carefully the needs of our partnerships with the needs and capacity of our members - both sets of stakeholders will enjoy a trusted relationship and a rewarding experience of working with the Network Team.

b) Demonstrating greater impact for every partnership ‘dollar’ – attending sector meetings to develop knowledge of trends, best practice, to advocate on behalf of YBI, and to cultivate new partnership opportunities.

c) Delivering well and consistently – working with partners, YBI Network Team and members to ensure the programmes and partnerships we develop are impactful and achievable and delivered effectively.

d) Contributing to the Network Team’s continuous improvement – supporting the development of replicable and innovative partnership models based on lessons learnt; contributing insights and guidance at senior level about maximising the value of existing partnerships.

You will work across the YBI Network Team and with members on a range of projects. Maintaining our reputation as a leading global network requires a highly skilled, knowledgeable, energetic team to manage our internal business functions. As a part of this diverse and talented group of individuals, you can play a vital role in Youth Business International success.

Some of benefits of becoming our Development Manager (Partnerships and Programmes) include:

- Group Income and Life insurance

In addition to normal Bank and Public Holidays, you are entitled to 25 days paid holiday per leave year pro rata. This entitlement will increase by 1 day per annum from the anniversary of joining up to a maximum of 30 days.

We are Equal Opportunities Employer and happy to talk Flexible Working

For a full Job Description, Personal Specification and information on how to apply, please go to our websisite. 

Closing date: Monday, 27th July at 09:30am

Interviews: w/c 27th July 2020

About MapAction - MapAction is a charity existing to provide mapping, geospatial and information management services to humanitarian emergencies. A leader in its field, MapAction uses an inspirational team of highly skilled volunteers backed up by a specialised staff team to provide support and training services worldwide. The overall aim is to save lives and minimise suffering by ensuring that humanitarian aid is delivered as effectively and efficiently as possible, getting to where it is needed most, fast.

MapAction has a strong reputation for excellent service delivery and a collaborative approach. It is a technical partner of several United Nations and regional disaster management agencies, with ongoing funding from several humanitarian donor governments, trusts & foundations. With a team of creative, compassionate and committed people and a strong team spirit, we remain small enough that you will quickly come to know and respect what everyone contributes, as they will you. We pull together to do what is needed.

What will you do? - You will be the lead for all MEAL activity in MapAction, coordinating with the team internally and with multiple partners externally. You will be essential to providing a nuanced understanding of MapAction’s contribution to achieving humanitarian outcomes and the development of bespoke packages to address these needs. You will be responsible for the implementation, development and delivery of MEAL across all areas of the organisation, engaging with the 4 Directors and Chief Executive on a routine basis. Your work will be committed to supporting MapAction’s new multi-year strategy by Monitoring the organisation's activity and outputs, and Evaluating their effectiveness and success against our Accountability targets for our donors and partners. Finally, the Learning aspect of the role will see you lead on developing training activity internally whilst influencing and informing the design of our training packages externally. 

You will be required to work with multiple partners and organisations, demonstrating effective communication skills and relationship management. You will be happy using your numeracy skills and comfortable creating and working with spreadsheets. You will enjoy working closely with colleagues in the Operations, Technical, Fundraising and Finance teams to ensure that donors receive the information they require on time, in helpful formats.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on the development, implementation and management of MEAL across the whole organisation to support and improve MapAction’s capability to respond to humanitarian emergencies
• Work with multiple stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of MapAction’s activity and improve our delivery of humanitarian outcomes
• Understand and communicate user requirements of partners to inform the delivery of ever more effective products and services
• Deliver the organisation’s MEAL framework in line with the 2019 Strategy ensuring close collaboration with preparedness and capacity building activities
• Drive for greater coherence across the organisation to improve our accountability and reporting to donors 
• Work with the MapAction volunteer team to research and propose methods for improving MapAction’s performance and effectiveness 
• Actively participate and represent MapAction on internal and external MEAL and training working groups, projects, networks and events 
• Support the design and delivery of internal training events, both remotely and at training locations
• Ensure learning is collected and assessed from organisational and operational activities and incorporated into training for volunteers and in the design of training packages for partners
• Lead on the management and development of the team competencies framework to keep our skills and knowledge relevant and at the forefront of sectoral trends

• Identify new opportunities to further extend MapAction’s training offer in line with the 2019 Strategy

Key Competencies

• Substantial experience in designing and delivering MEAL for humanitarian or charitable organisations 
• Substantial training and/or education experience including experience of designing bespoke training for service users 
• Ability to facilitate and engage others to collate, analyse and report on targets 
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, build and maintain relationships 
• Experience of managing multiple projects concurrently with inputs from multiple stakeholders 
• Comfortable with a fast moving environment and managing multiple demands on your time
• Commitment to working with volunteers 
• A driven and determined character who is self-motivated and able to work both independently and in a team
• An excellent communicator who can convey complex concepts effectively across all areas of the organisation and with external partners
• Good IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office and google applications 
• Strong commitment to MapAction’s mission and values
• Must have a full driving licence and own a vehicle 

Additional Information 

• Flexibility and willingness to work outside office hours including evening and weekends. Training events will be scheduled for a weekend, once a month and this post is expected to attend these events. Reasonable time off in lieu is available by agreement.
• Must have the right to live and work in the UK. MapAction is unable to consider candidates who do not already hold appropriate permissions.
• Required to work remotely initially and then to attend the MapAction offices by negotiation.
• Note: this is an operational role in a small, highly specialised charity and an appreciation of, and affinity with the humanitarian purpose of the charity is essential, as well as a willingness to take up additional tasks outside of the normal role when needed.

About us
We are a charity dedicated to ensuring that people most impacted by injustice are leading campaigns that affect their lives, from better housing to fairer treatment of migrants to LGBTQ+ rights. Our mission is to support people to run effective campaigns that challenge injustice. We do this by running campaign training programmes that help people develop the skills, confidence and community to change things that matter to them. In our trainings, we prioritise people from communities directly impacted by injustice. In response to the urgent needs created by Covid-19 we are taking our training online and need an experienced trainer to join our internal team of trainers.

About the job
We are seeking a Trainer who will help us design and deliver content for our exciting new distance learning programme for campaigners. This is a new area of work for us that has arisen from the social distancing requirements of the covid-19 pandemic. We are looking for an experienced trainer with strong online facilitation skills who can be active in the development of this area of work guiding what our new programme looks like going forward. The successful applicant will join our existing team of trainers providing accessible campaigning training to people most directly impacted by injustice in this country and globally, such as low-income/working-class people, people of color, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and migrants/refugees/asylum seekers.
We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering training focused on campaigns. You’ll be supporting our new and existing work which has empowered our graduates to testify before Parliament, organise national demonstrations, change laws and create successful campaigns addressing issues in their communities.

We know there is a huge demand for our work, so are working hard to grow our organisation in a sustainable way. You’ll be a key part of doing that - by helping us deliver powerful online programmes.

Job Purpose

• Contribute to the ongoing development of training programmes and resources
• Deliver remote training to participants
• Help to build a community of campaigners
• Administrative support for the training programme

Job responsibilities

Contribute to the ongoing development of training programmes and resources

• Revise and create training materials to meet our participants needs

Deliver remote training to participants

• Support external facilitators and trainers in delivery of distance learning
• Contribute to the recruitment of participants for distance learning including selection and preparation of participants as required
• Develop session plans and post-session write ups for distance learning trainings
• Lead workshops and facilitate discussions in our virtual and remote training activities

Help to build and support the community of participants and graduate campaigners

• Assist with the development and delivery of alumni programmes
• Support participants’ emotional and access needs before and during the training to enable equitable participation in campaign bootcamps activities including our alumni programmes.

Administrative support for the training programme

• Manage evaluation and monitoring of community-based trainings
• Manage participant data in our Salesforce database
• Work within agreed budget
• Provide information for grant applications and reports

General

• Develop and maintain objectives and work plans for the roles responsibilities
• Work in a sustainable manner with consideration of the natural environment.
• External customer service: answer the general Campaign Bootcamp phone via Circleloop and relevant emails via our shared 'hello' inbox
• Any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager or Leadership Team
• At all times adhere to relevant legislation including GDPR
• At all times take personal responsibility for exhibiting behaviours in line with the person specification and the values of Campaign Bootcamp.

We are happy to consider applications to undertake the role in a job share. 

Digital Learning Specialist

Location: White City, West London

Salary details: £40,000 FTE (£32,000 pro-rata) dependent on qualifications and experience + 11% pension contribution

Contract: 2 year fixed-term contract in the first instance (0.8 FTE)

Hours: 30 hours worked over 4 days (to be discussed at interview)

Closing date: 27 July 2020

Start date: September 2020

About the role:

We recently launched a new Learning Management System with the goal of transforming the way we deliver training across the organization. We are now looking for an experienced Digital Learning Specialist, who is an expert in all aspects of digital learning design and will share all their knowledge and experience with a network of Learning Champions across the organization.

The role will draw on the content expertise of multiple stakeholders across the organisation and apply digital learning best practice to produce high quality and engaging eLearning courses as well as seek ways to improve how we use our LMS and also engage and support others within the organisation to create learning solutions.

About you:

• have significant experience in instructional design theory and practice
• be proficient in using HTML and CSS within an LMS to build custom eLearning modules
• be proficient in course development/authoring software (Articulate, Vyond, Camtasia and others)
• have excellent visual design skills (Adobe Creative Cloud)
• have experience working with subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to co-create engaging learning content
• the ability to quickly understand a wide range of topics in order to structure and sequence content in a storyboard
• have experience in designing and creating blended learning journeys
• have proven strong project management skills
• have strong written communication skills including the ability to write effective copy, instructional text, audio scripts/video scripts
• be an effective team worker with the ability to also work independently under their own initiative
• be a self-starter who sets a high standard of work quality for themselves and others
• build relationships very quickly
• be able to manage tight deadlines and changing priorities

About us:

Ark is an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we are a network of 37 schools, educating around 27,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference. We also incubate start-up programmes that improve the education system.

We offer:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym

How to apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal.

Interviews:

Depending on outcomes from the first round of interviews we may wish to take selected candidates to a second round of interviews.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

Senior Business Development Officer

Location: Flexible

Job ID: 2020-2256

Type of Contract: Permanent

Contracted Hours Per Week: 37.5

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 39 to 43 (£36689.49 - £40627.73)

Overview

Change Grow Live are looking for Senior Business Development Officers to join our national Business Development Team and become an integral part of one of our regional teams (North East, North West, Midlands, London and South)

We want excellent writers who share our passion for supporting people to make positive changes in their lives.

Change Grow Live is one of the UK’s largest charities. We provide a range of services including community and prison substance misuse, criminal justice, children and young people’s and housing/homelessness.

Joining us means being part of a well-established and successful team. This gives you the chance to develop your skills, knowledge and experience whilst working with great people from across our organisation.

Last year we won tenders with an annual value of almost £50 million but what this really means to us is that we can provide more support to more people across the UK. 

Responsibilities

Working as part of Change Grow Live’s Business Development Team you will play a lead role in the development and writing of tenders and proposals for a variety of health and social care services.

You will engage with people and teams across our organisation, from Consultant Psychiatrists and Nurses to Data Analysts and Web Developers, to produce high quality written tenders and proposals that clearly demonstrate the positive impact that our services have on people’s lives.

As part of a regional team, you will support our successful and growing Business Development Team to improve the quality of work and develop our team culture, by thinking creatively, sharing your own knowledge and experiences, and challenging existing ways of working.

Ultimately you will contribute to the design, development and delivery of our services and help us to deliver on our organisational aims, strategy and values.

This role offers a great opportunity to learn and develop while using your established skills, and you’ll be encouraged to take on more responsibility as you progress.

Check out the job description for more information, and you can call Niki Blenkins to discuss this role further.

About you

You’ll be a self-motivated and keen individual who is passionate about our values and mission.

You’ll be a confident and highly competent communicator with excellent writing, editing and proof-reading skills and an exceptional eye for detail.

You’ll have proven experience of writing tenders, proposals or grant applications, or writing in other professional or academic environments, for instance journalism, research or marketing.

You’ll have good IT and research skills and be able to analyse data and interpret evidence.

You’ll be proactive and creative.

You’ll be happy to give and receive challenging feedback.

Above all, you’ll want to use your skills and experience to develop and write winning tenders for services that help people to make positive changes in their lives.

Why work for Change Grow Live

We’ll support you to develop and grow. You’ll be joining a diverse team which welcomes new ideas and ways of working, and you’ll receive structured support, training and coaching to help you to progress in your career. 

Joining Change Grow Live’s Business Development Team means you’ll benefit from a positive, supportive and flexible working environment which includes:

• Regional offices across the UK, including London, Brighton, Manchester, Sheffield and Leeds (London Weighting is applicable depending on location);
• The option to work from home;
• Flexible hours and working patterns including compressed hours and job share options.

We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive workplace and this is evidenced through our 2019 Stonewall Top 100 Employers Award and Investors in People Silver Award.

Closing Date: 26/7/2020

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible

Operations Director - Learning Disabilities

Are you an innovative and effective Senior Operational Leader in the Health or Social Care Sector with a proven record of making a positive contribution to the lives of people with a learning disability and/or autism? If so we want to hear from you!

Operations Director Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of effective and efficient personalised services for people with a learning disability or autism.
• Involve the people we support and their families in developing and shaping new and existing services using the principles of co-production.
• Ensure that people we support and their families are treated with respect, dignity and equality.
• Act as the appointing officer up to and including Head of Operations level.
• Be responsible for Disciplinary and Appeal hearings for staff up to and including Director and Head of Operations level.

Operations Director Requirements:

• Demonstrate strong and visible leadership to ensure their day-to-day delivery reflects the common value base of the organisation
• Effectively manage and develop Heads of Operations and Area Managers, ensuring all quality and compliance standards are met
• Drive forward commercial plans for growth and development
• Develop productive relationships with all stakeholders including people supported by their organisation and their families
• Have substantial operations and commercial acumen
• Have regulatory sector knowledge and experience within Social Care for England and Wales
• Develop opportunities for collaborative and partnership working and in particular with other providers including housing providers
• Understand the changing commissioning landscape and make recommendations for their role to the Trustees

About the company 

Our client was established in 1966 by the parents of a child with a learning disability. Their values and DNA are as important today as they were to their founders.

For further information please download the recruitment pack attached to this advertisement on their website.

Location: North with national travel, including to their Central Head Office in Milton Keynes

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Closing date: Monday 20 July 2020 at 12 noon

First stage interview dates will take place week commencing 27 July 2020 (based on current Government advice this may be by Zoom)

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore they work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining.

NO AGENCIES, THANK YOU. Our client is not responsible for any introduction fees related to unsolicited CVs.

You may have experience of the following: Operations Director, Operations Manager, Adult Services, Social Worker, Social Work, Social Care, Care Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Social Care, Customer Service, Healthcare, Social Care Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.

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