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HOPELINE247 Adviser (Night Service) – Birmingham
We are looking to recruit HOPELINE247 Advisers to provide individually tailored suicide prevention advice and guidance to young people and those who are concerned for them via our national multi-channel helpline HOPELINE247 and deliver suicide prevention training online and in community settings across the UK.
What you will do:
• Work as part of a team providing suicide prevention support to a range of clients via multichannel communication platforms.
• Work on a 7-day shift system
• Use professional judgement to assess the needs of the service users who present with risk to life and manage and report any matters related to safeguarding.
• Maintain accurate records and input data monitoring into the data base system.
• Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practise.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching to new recruits.
To be successful in this role you will have:
• a degree or professional qualification in Health or Social Care, Community Work or a related discipline
• previous experience of working in an advisory capacity in suicide prevention or mental health
• a proven record of working directly with vulnerable young people
• experience of providing advice and guidance via multiple communication channels
• the ability to empathise, support and build rapport with suicidal people and those who care about them, remaining non-judgemental and adhering to the remit of the service
Salary: £30,272 per annum (Scale point 24) progressing by increments to £33,594 per annum (Scale point 28), based on 33 hours per week. As a night shift worker, you will receive an additional allowance of £10 per night shift. This will be paid on a monthly basis along with the salary.
Hours: Various shift patterns available (16.5 hours, 25 hours & 33 hours per week contracts)
Working arrangements: This role will work shifts starting at 10:25pm and finishing at 7:45am. Shifts will be on a rota basis across a 7-day working week.
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership and enhanced sick pay. Please visit our website for more details.
Closing date: Midnight 30th June 2024
We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.
PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid to include Tyseley, Birmingham and home working
Hours: Full time 36.5 hours per week working Monday to Friday. Part time considered.
Contract type: Permanent
The Active Wellbeing Society (TAWS) is a community benefit society and cooperative working to develop healthy, happy communities living active and connected lives.
Our vision is for a society where people have the autonomy, capacity, resources and skills to become the architects of their own destiny; where our individual wellbeing is recognised as being bound up in our collective responsibility to and dependency on each other; and where all of us feel empowered as agents of social change to make a difference – whether at an individual level or more widely.
By working collaboratively with communities we aim to bring about sustainable change on an social, environmental and economic level; to do the social knitting required to create stronger and more resilient communities and to support communities to identify, mitigate and remove the barriers that prevent them from living active and connected lives.
We are looking for a generalist HR adviser to work with the Head of People to deliver the people strategies, working in areas including Employee Relations, Change Management, Learning and Development, HR Processes and Policies, Payroll, HR Administration, Succession Planning, Talent Planning, Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement. Depending on the successful candidates experience and preferences they be assigned a lead role for some of the above areas of responsibility.
TAWS is an organisation in which change is a constant, and the successful candidate will need to be able to prioritise and change priorities very quickly. In a small HR team you will have the opportunity to gain experience in lots of the components of the HR machine. The HR Adviser will deputise for the Head of HR with the aspiration to be their successor in due course.
This role will be part of a team which currently consists of a HR Administrator, Volunteering Administrator and Head of People. The headcount for TAWS is circa 120. We will actively consider part-time applicants and flexible working.
Main duties
- Work with our managers and leaders to deliver their people priorities. Aligning with the core TAWS values
- Support and coach Managers with ER matters, but ultimately work with managers to design systems and processes that encourage managers to take ownership of managing their teams
- Support managers and all employees to take ownership of their own performance, careers and learning using and enhancing TAWS systems.
- Produce and assist with analysis of people data and metrics
- Work with managers to identify and develop their talent and support succession and talent management processes.
- Support the Head of People in the handling of full employee lifecycle administration – including on-boarding, flexible working requests, family friendly issues, absence management, contractual issues, administration of the HRIS (currently Sage), benefits administration, occupational health, DBS checking maintenance, off-boarding and whatever else may appear.
- Work with the Head of HR and managers in respect of people related projects which may be initiated from time to time.
- Work with the Finance team with regard to payroll delivery (extent depending on experience).
- Deliver Diversity and Inclusion interventions to raise awareness, encourage open and honest conversations and allow our people to be themselves at work
- Work with people managers to support them to identify, build relationships with and attract future talent
Knowledge, skills and experience
Good general operational HR experience – CIPD level 5 (or equivalent experience). Experience in 3rd sector and/or a SME organisation would enable you to understand quickly the challenges and the opportunities. But what is more important is that you have the confidence to take responsibility and the agility to change in direction.
- A real interest in what we do
- Knowledge of payroll would be an advantage.
- Able to roll your sleeves up and get involved – but ensuring that the longer term people agenda outcomes is focussed on
- A progressive, non-bureaucratic approach to HR
- A view that too much employee relations activity is a fail for the organisation
- An ability to work in an agile way
- An appropriate balance between challenging and supporting managers to ensure help make better decisions
- Excellent relationship building and communication, with the ability to move between listening to, guiding and coaching others at all levels
- The ability to make quick, sound decisions based on knowledge and judgment
- Common sense – always spots opportunities to simplify and improve processes to drive better results
- Marketing, communication and presentation skills to facilitate projects and initiatives
Staff benefits
We offer our team members a comprehensive staff benefits offering to include:
- Annual Leave – 25 days FTE (increasing to 29 days with service) plus 5 wellbeing days.
- Nest Pension – 8% employer contribution - 3% employee contribution.
- Heath Cash Plan – giving you discounts on everyday healthcare such as dental, optical, physio, prescriptions & more.
- Employee Assistance Programme (counselling and DRs on call 24hrs a day).
- Life Assurance – x4 your salary paid to beneficiary.
- Flexible working.
- Fantastic volunteering opportunities within The Active Wellbeing Society every month.
Application details
Please submit a Cover Letter and CV addressing the experience you have had relevant to the 'Main Duties' and the 'Knowledge & Skills' sections of the advert, but as a minimum please address how you meet the the following criteria which will be weighted highly in the first sift of shortlisting:
- Experience of acting in a HR Adviser Capacity
- Experience in dealing with Employee Relations matters up to dismissal
- Experience in Full Employee Lifecycle administration
- Dealing with Payroll (data input or full process)
- Record of dealing with recruitment whether in an administrative capacity or leading
Closing date: Monday 3rd June 2024
Interview date: W/C 10th June
Due to the high numbers of applications we received for our job vacancies, we may close application windows early, so we would encourage you to submit your application ASAP
We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.
Successful applicants will be required to be DBS checked prior to starting.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we, in recruiting for our team we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring. The Active Wellbeing Society is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. At The Active Wellbeing Society we are searching for people who share the passion for what we do with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, collectively making a difference.
If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for one of our job vacancies please let us know and we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.
Thank you for your interest in working for The Active Wellbeing Society, we look forward to receiving your application.
Community Fundraising Volunteering Officer, an excellent opportunity to join a fantastic Children’s Charity at a very exciting time of investment and growth across Mass Fundraising.
- Location: Remote working. Based anywhere in the UK. The ability to occasionally travel to H/O in Reading.
- Salary: £30,070 per annum + benefits
This Community Fundraising Volunteering Officer role is a newly created role due to the investment and growth across mass fundraising.
You will join the Community and Volunteer team, work closely with the Volunteering Manager, and will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of new and existing fundraising volunteering programmes, increasing participation and enhancing volunteer’s experiences. You will also support with the long-term planning of the volunteer fundraising programme.
As the Community Fundraising Volunteering Officer, your key responsibilities will be to:
- Coordinate the delivery and support the development of all volunteer-led fundraising and volunteering projects.
- Recruit, support, steward and develop fundraising volunteers and fundraising volunteer groups, enabling them to inspire and engage their local communities to generate income.
- Coordinate new and existing volunteer projects, enhancing the quality of the volunteer experience and meeting income targets.
- Responsible for researching and developing fundraising volunteering opportunities in communities across the UK, communicating these opportunities with the volunteers.
- Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, ensuring excellent volunteer stewardship and delivery, working with the Community Team to maximise volunteer-led income.
- Coordinate resources, tools and products for fundraising volunteers, responding to localised needs of current communities across the UK.
- Lead on the planning and promotion of fundraising volunteering programme.
- Assess and identify training and development needs of fundraising volunteers, and work with the Volunteer L&D Co-ordinator to organise training.
To be successful in this role you will have prior experience and knowledge of:
- Working within a similar volunteer stewardship and community fundraising role, with the experience of volunteer recruitment and stewardship.
- Experience of working towards financial targets and KPI’s. With a proven track record in achieving financial and non-financial targets in a community/fundraising capacity.
- Experience with stakeholder management, relationship building and communication skills, with the skills to persuade, motivate and inspire external audiences.
- Also, strong working knowledge of: Charity Law, Volunteering rights, Data Protection Law and GDPR, The Fundraising Code of Practice, Gift Aid and other fundraising standards across the UK
Deadline for applications: 14th June 17.00 pm
Salary: £30,070 per annum + benefits
Location: Based anywhere in the UK, with the ability to travel occasionally to Head Office in Reading.
Angela Mann Recruitment' is a specialist Charity & NFP Recruitment Agency, with extensive experience and knowledge of working within the sector. We match individuals to roles based on the required skills and experiences requested to fulfil a position, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Alzheimer’s Society’s Safeguarding and Quality team are looking for a Senior Quality Safeguarding Officer who will provide expert safeguarding advice, audit and quality assurance support in relation to safeguarding across Alzheimer’s Society, enabling our people to provide excellent, safe services to people affected by dementia. Working in a team of Quality Safeguarding Officers, the senior officer will take a leading role in holding and managing more complex caseload, providing support and expert advice to the team and deputising for the manager as required.
Senior Quality Safeguarding Officers will be safeguarding specialists with a strong knowledge base and competency in managing complex environments related to safeguarding in practice. They will be skilled in the development, delivery and implementation of quality assurance functions to ensure that safeguarding is of the highest quality. They will support teams delivering activities which support the Society’s understanding of the quality of the services it delivers to people affected by dementia to support in the delivery of excellence.
About you
This is an excellent opportunity to gain significant safeguarding experience, enhance safeguarding knowledge and learn new skills that can be used for career progression.
You will have:
- Experience of working within a safeguarding framework, an understanding of safeguarding and associated legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, and an ability to relate them to practice.
- Experience of designing and delivering high quality, tailored safeguarding learning products and programmes, preferably within a health, social care, or charity setting.
- Strong networking and influencing skills, interpersonal presentation, promotion and communication skills.
- Confidence working on your own initiative as well as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Encourages positivity and takes a solution-focussed, proactive and strength-based approach.
Closing date: 11th June 2024.
Interview date: To be confirmed – Virtual interview via Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Our system keeps your personal information hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
We're seeking a proactive and self-motivated Events Coordinator to join our team. As our Events Coordinator, you'll be responsible for planning, organising, and delivering a variety of events, including symposia, the biennial prizegiving ceremony, board meetings and committee meetings, as well as assisting with general administrative tasks.
Your role will require you to be highly efficient and detail-oriented, ensuring that all event logistics are meticulously managed and events are executed flawlessly. As a self-starter, you'll work independently, taking ownership of the event planning and delivery process from start to finish. Your ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of organisation will be critical in successfully managing multiple events and tasks simultaneously.
If you thrive in an environment where you can take the initiative, demonstrate your proactive nature, and showcase your efficient approach to event coordination, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
About Rank Prize
Founded by Lord Rank in 1972, Rank Prize stimulates and celebrates research in optoelectronics and nutrition, the two fields of research at the heart of Lord Rank’s interests and businesses. We not only award substantial prizes in recognition of significant advances in the relevant fields of science, but also actively promote the extension and spread of knowledge in these areas of research. Our initiatives include organising symposia, sponsoring lectures, and awarding grants to support training and facilitate career development, with a special focus on students and early career researchers.
Rank Symposia
Our symposia provide a unique platform for scientific exchange, facilitating in-depth discussions and exchanges of knowledge among participants who have expertise in a particular subject relating to optoelectronics or nutrition. Our symposia play a crucial role in advancing scientific knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and stimulating further research in the fields.
Our symposia are intentionally kept small, ensuring a focused and engaging experience for all participants. With approximately ten internationally-recognised speakers at the forefront of their respective fields, these symposia bring together a select group of brilliant minds, eager to share their groundbreaking research and insights. Alongside these distinguished speakers, we also invite around 20 early-career researchers, recognising the importance of nurturing the next generation of scientific pioneers.
By fostering an intimate and inclusive environment, our symposia inspire intellectual growth, spark innovation, and cultivate a vibrant scientific community. We believe that these transformative gatherings have the power to ignite new ideas, drive research breakthroughs, and ultimately shape the trajectory of scientific advancement.
The Rank Prize
The Rank Prize is a prestigious award recognising significant contributions in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics. The Prize is awarded biennially at our prizegiving ceremonies. These events gather an audience of around 150 distinguished individuals including renowned professionals, academics, influential leaders and experts in the fields of nutrition and optoelectronics, who come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of the honoured recipients.
About you
Our ideal candidate for the role of Events Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional, with a passion for creating memorable and impactful events. You have a proven track record of successfully planning and executing a variety of events, demonstrating exceptional project management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills allow you to effectively collaborate with academics, team members and venues, ensuring seamless coordination and delivery of outstanding events.
With a creative mindset and a proactive approach, you anticipate challenges and implement innovative solutions. Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, coupled with your strong attention to detail, enables you to consistently deliver high-quality events that exceed expectations. Overall, you are a driven and enthusiastic individual who is committed to creating exceptional experiences for all event attendees.
Location
We all work from home, however travel and overnight stays are required as part of the role. You'll attend around three symposia a year, which usually run from Mondays to Thursdays and are currently held in the Lake District. You'll also attend up to three half-day meetings in London a year, which may require overnight stays depending on how far away from London you live. The biennial prizegiving ceremony is also held in London. It would be helpful if you had a full UK driving licence and access to your own car.
Please note that we can only consider you for this role if you reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
What we offer
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (which will be pro-rated for a 0.8 FTE position) in addition to office closure between Christmas and New Year
- A £1,200 working from home allowance
- All the necessary equipment to work from home
- 7.5% employer pension contributions
- Life Assurance, Group Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover
- A generous staff training budget
Key dates
- The deadline for applications is 23:30 Sunday 30 June
- Invitations to interview will be sent via email on or before Friday 5 July
- Interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 July via Zoom
- Start date ASAP
Regrettably we won't be able to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications and if you haven't heard from us by Friday 5 July then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please submit your application through the Quick Apply button on Charity Job. Unfortunately we're unable to accept any applications that have been sent to us directly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
SCIE
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Using your consultancy skills to improve social care for people who draw on care and support
· Enable health and social care agencies achieve their ambitions by co – producing change and creating more sustainable systems leading to better outcomes
· Working with a wide range of stakeholders across social care, practice development consultants build strong relationships, analyse information, plan for change and support the delivery of better services.
What we are looking for:
· Professionals with a passion for delivering complex improvement and consultancy projects for adults in social care
· Enjoy working collaboratively and flexibly to design and undertake consultancy and improvement projects such as including diagnostics, change management projects, organisational and practice reviews
· Understanding of the strengths-based and person-centred approach
· Experience of delivering face to face and online training
· Experience of stakeholder engagement and management
· Project and budget management skills
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
What we offer in return.
We offer excellent staff benefits including a competitive salary, homeworking allowance and flexibility when you do your work, subject to business need. We provide an employer pension contribution above the statutory minimum, an award-winning employee assistance programme, and an attractive holiday package which rises with length of service.
The full job description and person spec can be found as an attachment
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you for considering a Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner role with Redthread. We are a team of compassionate, collaborative and courageous professionals committed to empowering young people to change their lives.
Please check out our website for more information on the services we provide and learn more about us, including our commitment to safeguarding, equity, diversity and inclusion.
As a Youth Intervention Practitioner working on our Youth Violence Intervention Programme in Birmingham, you will work across two hospital sites – Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QE) and Heartlands Hospital (HH). The role is primarily based at QE day to day and will visit and take referrals from the other sites on a regular basis.
As a Youth Intervention Practitioner based in the A&E departments you will support young people who are experiencing trauma or tragedy and their families. You’ll be part of a team that is fully embedded in the hospital and that is highly valued by clinicians and community partners alike.
To do this well you need to be a people person; passionate about supporting young people, and excited at the prospect of working in a fast-paced and exceptionally busy environment. You’ll need a proven ability to work with high risk, vulnerable young people and an understanding of the impact intense, short-term work can have.You must be a strong communicator: as comfortable building a relationship with a young person as you are liaising with our clinical colleagues. Experience working with young people experiencing exploitation, violence, mental health, substance misuse and other areas of need, is advantageous but full training will be provided. You’ll be keen to keep learning, seizing training opportunities at Redthread and continuously reflecting upon and improving your practice.
In return, the successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, a supportive and flexible working environment, excellent staff training and development package and access to a range of employee benefits including access to enhanced employee assistance programme services, employer pension scheme contribution, enhanced annual leave and family leave entitlements and more. As this role requires an NHS honorary contract, as well as Redthread benefits, you’ll also have unique access to generous NHS discounts and blue light schemes too.
Job Description
Post Title: Youth Violence Intervention Practitioner
Location: The post will work across all Birmingham service sites but be based primarily at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. All Redthread team members must have a flexible approach to supporting other sites when needed. There will be a need for regular visits to Redthread’s main offices in London and other projects and activities that take place at various locations across London and the UK.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. The nature of Redthread’s work means that regular evening and weekend work is required. You will be required to work shifts to ensure that the team covers from 7:30am to 9pm each day between them.
Salary: £26,302.50 per annum + benefits
Contract type: 12-month fixed term, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
DBS Check Required: Enhanced with barring (Child and Adult Workforce)
Work area: Youth Violence Intervention (Hosptial Based)
Responsible to: Team Leader
Purpose of the Post
To be part of the youth work team at Redthread, with a primary focus on the Youth Violence Intervention Programme.
To assist with Redthread’s other activities as required.
How to apply:
If this sounds like the right role and organisation for you, please go to our website where you will find a downloadable job description with a person specification, including details of the terms and conditions of the post.
We encourage you to read through the job pack and the person specification carefully, as we will shortlist applications using the essential criteria.
Would you like to work with an organisation that represents the diversity of communities across the UK? Do you have experience in delivering projects and influencing with impact at all levels?
We are collaborating with a charity that supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access top institutes. We are recruiting a University Access Officer to work in London across up to three schools This role includes travel to various sites.
The Contract:
- Salary: £23,400
- Working Pattern: Full-time (work from home on Fridays)
- Contract: Permanent
- Job Location: In and around Birmingham
- Reporting to: Programme Manager
Benefits:
- Holiday: 25 days + extra days off between Christmas and New Year
- Pension: Employer pension contributions of 3%
- Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Mental Health First Aiders
- Volunteer Allowance: 3 days per year to volunteer for a cause you are passionate about
- Commute Support: Travel allowance for expenses over £10 per day
- Discounts and Offers
- Learning & Development
- Celebrations and Social Events
About the Role:
As the University Access Officer, you will work with school staff at all levels, volunteer tutors, and the rest of the organisation's team to ensure the programme is delivered effectively. Other roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Engaging with students in school and enrolling them onto the programme
- Assessing student progress towards making successful university applications
- Uploading information onto the Salesforce database (training provided)
- Building and managing relationships with volunteers to ensure they have a positive experience of the programme
- Managing students' relationships with volunteers through monitoring systems, emails, and phone calls
- Working with school staff to ensure their cooperation and timely completion of activities contributing to the smooth running of the programme
- Chairing and presenting at school meetings with senior management to report on programme progress
- Supporting the volunteering team by helping deliver volunteer training sessions and attending university site visits, which take place on occasional Saturdays and weekday evenings (paid time off provided)
About You:
- Influence with impact at all levels
- Deliver projects and manage administration accurately
- Effectively time manage with excellent skills in planning and organisation
- Lead and manage change to embed the programme in schools
- Work independently at pace
- Manage upwards and advocate for your own needs
- Resilient and adaptable
- Skilled in building and maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships, both in person and remotely
If this exciting opportunity is of interest, please get in touch now. We are reviewing CV's as they come in. Our contact is looking to hold face to face interviews on the 4th and 6th June ( There is some flexibility of another interview date )
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
1. Background:
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research Commissioning Centre (RCC) has been established to commission and manage quality, equitable research at value to inform international development priorities in the UK and globally. Led by the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie), the University of Birmingham, and a consortium of 17 UK and global research partners, the RCC aims to commission different types of high-quality research in FCDO’s key priority areas. The FCDO is expecting to deliver 20-30% of its total research budget through the RCC within a four-year time frame (total research budget was roughly £300m in 23/24).
The RCC has been operating since June 2023, working very closely with FCDO’s research teams through an early pilot phase. The key objectives of the RCC are to deliver ‘world class’ research commissioning processes and to build and manage a coherent R&D digital platform for the FCDO. These will promote equitable and streamlined access to FCDO funding and accelerate paths to research impact. This involves addressing the challenges associated with research bureaucracy, as highlighted by the Independent Review of Research Bureaucracy.
During the pilot phase the RCC has set up early processes and mechanisms ahead of the first research commissions, which launched in April 2024. Progress has been made to develop a digital platform for FCDO research and to build an R&D brand identity. We are now recruiting a full-time Director to lead the RCC through the next four years to implement the RCC’s vision, consolidate and deepen strategic connections across the consortium and wider networks within the sector, and direct and manage teams and resources towards delivery of a ‘world-class’ commissioning centre.
It is in this exciting context that 3ie seeks an outstanding candidate to serve as the Director to lead the Research Commissioning Centre. The Director will be supported by a secretariat and will report to the Executive Director of 3ie and to the Steering Committee of the RCC (this will include representatives from the FCDO, the consortium, and externals). The secretariat will include three units; an academic delivery unit, a programme management, due diligence, contracting and finance unit, and a stakeholder engagement, communication, and impact unit, and is projected to grow to 20+ positions over the course of the next 12 months. The Director will be a 3ie employee (or seconded from their existing institution) whose terms of employment are contingent upon the FCDO project financing their position.
The position covers a wide range of responsibilities including:
- Setting the strategic direction for the FCDO RCC and its role within the broader FCDO research brand to ensure the core objectives and vision are delivered
- Leading the FCDO RCC secretariat and operations within the Centre, including effective allocation of resources to implement workplans agreed with the FCDO
- Liaising closely with FCDO Senior and Programme Responsible Owners (SRO/PRO) and research team leads to identify and respond to research commissioning needs
- Oversight of all research commissions, including ensuring access to the right academic expertise and development and implementation of world leading processes for research commissioning
- Engaging and collaborating with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research commissioning community to ensure the RCC adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices
- Engaging with the wider RCC consortium to ensure synergies with and across partners are maximised and relationships within the network deepen, to build strategic partnerships and generate added value
- Regular engagement with FCDO leadership and reporting to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
2. About 3ie
The International Initiative for Impact Evaluation (3ie) promotes evidence-informed equitable, inclusive, and sustainable development. We support the generation and effective use of high-quality evidence to inform decision-making and improve the lives of people living in poverty in low- and middle-income countries. We provide guidance and support to produce, synthesise and quality assure evidence of what works, for whom, how, why and at what cost.
We do so through evidence programmes, production of public goods, professional services, and support for institutional advancement initiatives. The evidence programmes include impact evaluations, implementation research, replication studies, systematic reviews, and evidence gap maps. Our work encompasses a wide range of topics, sectors, and themes, including health systems and services, nutrition, and related social sector programmes.
3ie is registered as a non-governmental organisation in the United States. We have offices in New Delhi, London and Washington, DC.
3. Role Summary:
The Director of the RCC will be responsible for the day to day running of the RCC and implementing the vision of the FCDO RCC as a leading, responsive, equitable and efficient funder and custodian of world-class, policy-relevant, and impactful research (addressing and) informing the global challenges of our time. The individual will do so through developing and nurturing the FCDO and 3ie (and consortium) partnership and oversee the strategic planning, implementation, and delivery of the FCDO RCC programme.
The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
The position will be based in the UK/ London, on a remote work basis, but with regular in person interaction expected with the stakeholder teams.
4. Key responsibilities
4.1 Strategic Leadership and Vision:
- Define and implement strategic goals and ambition in alignment with the RCC’s vision and FCDO’s overarching research objectives
- Develop long-term strategies for scaling up research initiatives, with a focus on achieving measurable impacts on UK global development priorities
- Develop and promote culture of lessons learning and continuous improvement and innovation conducive to world class commissioning and cutting-edge research in FCDO’s key priority areas
- Report progress and strategic insights regularly to the Executive Director of 3ie and the RCC Steering Committee
4.2 Research Commissioning and Management:
- Oversee the development of the RCC operational framework, including the commissioning process
- Oversee the research commissions, from scoping and development of calls for proposals, through proposal review and selection, to due diligence and contracting
- Ensuring transparency, efficiency, and adherence to ethical standards in all the RCCs work
- Facilitate transparent and effective communication between all parties involved in the research commissioning process
- Oversight of the progress of research commissions to ensure they meet predefined objectives and quality standards
4.3 Partnership and Network Development:
- Engage and collaborate with other UK Government R&D funders and the broader research community to ensure the RCC effectively shares lessons and adopts world class, ethical, inclusive, and impactful research commissioning practices, whilst aligning and reducing burden on research where possible
- Engage with the Bureaucracy Review Reform and Implementation Network (BRRIN) led by the UK Government Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
- Strengthen relationships with existing partners in the RCC consortium through regular engagements and oversight of RCC commissions
- Engage with international research communities to exchange knowledge, best practices, and actively seek new partnerships to enhance research capacity and output
- Develop targeted strategies and approaches to capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders to respond to requests for proposals
- Advocate for and support the principles of inclusion and equitable partnerships within all research activities
4.4 Operational and Financial Oversight:
- Lead the RCC secretariat and ensure the effective administration of the Centre’s operations
- Oversight of budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure sustainability of the Centre’s activities
- Implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential challenges impacting research timelines and outputs
4.5 Capacity Building and Team Leadership:
- Develop targeted capacity-strengthening programmes to enhance the skills and knowledge of RCC stakeholders, including the RCC team itself, consortium partners, and the wider research institutions network. Special attention will be given to partners from the global south, to help ensure a levelling of the playing field
- Mentor and guide RCC staff, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct
- Lead and motivate the team to achieve high performance and meet research commissioning targets
4.6 Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Impact:
- Oversee the development and implementation of the strategic engagement and communications strategy for the RCC
- Oversee the development of RCC’s approach and systems for developing and tracking evidence use and impact of RCC commissioned research
- Ensure all RCC-commissioned research includes planning for stakeholder engagement and evidence uptake and use
- Contribute to thought leadership to amplify RCC’s work, reflect on lessons learned and showcase impacts.
- Regularly engage with the FCDO, academic institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders to align research activities with broader policy goals
- Represent RCC in national and international forums to promote the RCC, lessons, impacts and innovations from the RCC
- Through regular engagements with key stakeholders in FCDO and the UK government, advocate for the use of evidence to inform decision-making
- Oversee the development and management of the upcoming Digital Platform for commissions, results, and impacts
4.7 Innovation, Evaluation and Learning:
- Encourage the use of advanced and innovative technologies and methodologies in research commissioning and management
- Ensure that innovation and lesson learning is embedded in the RCCs ways of working, through for example lessons learnt log and after-action reviews
- Oversee the development and implementation of evaluation and learning frameworks to assess the effectiveness and continuously improve the relevance of commissioned research
5.Qualifications and skills
5.1 Education and Work Experience
- Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in research management in international development or a related field
- Partnerships and Networks: Track record of building strategic engagement with research funders and relationships across the research network; and building and managing partnerships across geographies and disciplines
- Research Commissioning: Track record of successful research commissioning and management, including adopting and testing innovative approaches and solutions to increase effectiveness and inclusion
- Research Expertise: Experience in managing large-scale research projects and working with international development agencies is highly desirable
- Research-Policy interface: A deep understanding of the research to policy interface, including a track record of either conducting of managing research with policy impact
- Familiarity with FCDO or Similar Entities: Knowledge of FCDO’s operational framework and objectives, or experience working with similar international development organisations
- Publications and Thought Leadership: A record of publications or contributions to influential reports or thought leadership in relevant fields
- Financial Acumen: Experience in financial management, including budgeting, resource allocation, and fiscal reporting.
5.2 Skills
- Leadership and Strategic Thinking: Strong leadership skills with the ability to set clear priorities, delegate, and guide investment in people and systems
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to think critically and analytically, with a proven record of solving complex problems and making decisions that are data driven
- Stakeholder Management: Excellent skills in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including government officials, researchers, NGO partners, and donors
- Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional communication skills, capable of effectively presenting and discussing both the technical and critical impacts of research findings with a variety of audiences. Excellent cross-cultural skills and diplomacy
- Adaptability and Innovation: Capacity to adapt to changing situations and to approach challenges with creativity and innovation
- Project Management: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, with the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
- Ethical Integrity and Cultural Sensitivity: High ethical standards and sensitivity to cultural differences, with the ability to navigate complex global issues
- Inclusive Leadership: Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment in line with equitable partnership principles.
5.3 Desirable Additional Competencies:
- Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with digital tools and platforms for research management and communication
- Language Skills: Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus, especially those relevant to FCDO’s key geographic areas of operation.
6. Eligibility
3ie will recruit one individual for this full-time position, with a preference for candidates who have authorisation to work in the United Kingdom. The candidate will be based in the UK and will be expected to be physically present for meetings with FCDO staff on a regular basis. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about leveraging research for global development impact.
3ie is also willing to consider a secondment from an existing job. The initial term is for four years.
3ie is an equal-opportunity employer committed to equality and diversity. We do not discriminate based on sex, age, religion, ethnicity, caste, sexual orientation or for being differently abled. We particularly encourage ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
7. Terms of employment
Candidates should be available to start work at the earliest after accepting an offer. The salary range for this position will be internationally competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults from abuse. We follow a zero-tolerance policy for any form of bullying or harassment in the workplace.
8. How to Apply
Your application package must include the following*:
- A cover letter, highlighting your experience relevant to the terms of reference. Please include information about the country you are based in and your work authorisation for the UK
- Curriculum vitae along with names and contact information for at least three professional references
*Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, with the initial review starting 10th June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
At the National Memorial Arboretum, we believe in building on potential. As a Sous Chef your ability to ensure the prompt service and provision of all meals and services at the required times in line with the Food Services Strategy could have a real impact on people’s lives.
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion.
At its heart, RBL is a people organisation. People who want to do the very best for others, while at the same time making the most of the opportunities and experiences we offer them.
We are the country’s largest Armed Forces charity, with 210,000 members, 50,000 volunteers and a network of partners and charities; helping us give support wherever and whenever it’s needed.
As a Sous Chef you will be responsible for operating within one of two full-production kitchens within two separate buildings (Remembrance and Aspects) to supply catering across multiple outlets including self-serve 380 cover restaurant, table waited functions room up to 500, coffee shop, ‘pop up Foodservice outlets within the grounds of the Arboretum and hospitality. We are open daily from 10:00 till 17:00 7 days a week, we do some bespoke evening events in our Aspects building throughout the year.
If successful, the main duties of your role will be:
- To support the Executive Head Chef in the delivery of the Food Services Strategy.
- Consistently maintain high standards of food service and provision to meet the expectations of Staff, Volunteers, visitors and clients.
- To ensure that the methods of preparation and presentation comply with current recognised catering standards and those implemented by the Food Services Manager and Executive Head Chef.
- To take operational control, including supervision of all kitchen staff, of any of the kitchens, food production, food service and pot-wash areas as required by the Executive Head Chef.
- To assist the Executive Head Chef with menu planning, rota changes, staff training and stock control..
- To report any customer complaints and compliments and to quickly resolve any complaints to ensure satisfaction at the point of delivery wherever possible.
- To help ensure that all members of staff adhere to both statutory regulations and NMA’s policies on food safety and health and safety within all catering areas.
- Work with the Executive Head Chef to ensure that effective induction, supervision and appraisals of catering staff are carried out and that training needs are identified and met.
Please note that this role will be based onsite at the National Memorial Arboretum - Burton-on-Trent DE13 7AR.
The post will be working 40 hours per week on 5 days out of 7 basis.
About the National Memorial Arboretum
The Arboretum is the UK’s year-round centre of Remembrance and part of the Royal British Legion. Home to over 350 memorials, including the nationally-important Armed Forces Memorial, it remembers the service and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. The 150-acre site features around 30,000 maturing trees and an abundance of wildlife. Each year the Arboretum welcomes around 300,000 visitors, many of whom attend one of the 200+ events which take place across the site.
In March 2017, the National Memorial Arboretum formally opened its new award-winning Remembrance Centre.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide great customer service
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others
- Passionate about supporting the ongoing development of the Arboretum
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others
If so, then we would like you hear from you….
Diversity Statement
We believe that the compassion, understanding, and service we show each and every individual should be reflected in the way we all support, respect, and include every individual who works with us. We want everyone involved in our work or receiving our services, to feel proud to contribute to or be part of a diverse and inclusive organisation.
We recognise that we still have a long way to go to ensure that we make the RBL a truly great and inclusive organisation to work for and be part of so we have set out our commitments to provide a clear path to deliver this ambition. We will keep listening, learning, and sharing our progress and impact.
How to Apply
Please log into ESS and click ‘web recruitment job search’
Closing date for this role is: 23rd June 2024
Purpose of the job:
This key role in our fundraising team will be integral in helping the team meet our ambitious targets. Working predominantly on Trusts and Foundations applications, leading the development and submission of high-quality proposals, with opportunities to work across additional income streams. The postholder will be responsible for securing grants, developing relationships, providing excellent stewardship to funders, and working collaboratively with colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
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Identify and maximise opportunities to raise funds – focusing on charitable trusts and foundations.
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Research and maintain a pipeline of prospects.
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Contribute to the achievement of ambitious team income targets.
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Create compelling, accurate and bespoke funding proposals, to a high quality and submitted on time.
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Build effective relationships with existing and potential funders to secure long-term funding and support for Kinship’s work.
Essential requirements include:
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Experience of successfully securing five figure grants from charitable trusts, foundations, and/or major donors.
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Excellent writing and presentation skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex information.
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Excellent attention to detail and methodical approach.
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Experience of developing and maintaining internal and external relationships.
Key dates:
- Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 13 June 2024
- Interview date: Thursday 20 June 2024 - in-person, Vauxhall
To apply: We will ask you for your CV and to respond to the following four questions via the Applied platform. Please note that all answers will be viewed anonymously by reviewers and CVs will not be viewed until after this sift has happened. This is the first opportunity to demonstrate your experience and to stand out in the recruitment process. Reviewers will not see all your answers together and will be marking on the strength of the response to each question. Once this is complete, both will be reviewed together. You will have 250 words per answer.
- When have you developed and maintained relationships in a fundraising/income-generating role? What are the key skills you used when establishing these relationships?
- If you were offered the role, what would you prioritise in the first three months and why? Tell us about what you would need to find out and how you would approach the role.
- Describe how you have achieved and exceeded income targets in a similar role.
- Describe how your experience and values are a good fit for this role.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Download the full briefing document from our website to learn more about the brief and how to submit a proposal outlining your experience, approach, and budget.
Purpose
We are seeking an organisation and/or two individuals to deliver clinical supervision to Redthread youth workers and managers (in separate clinical groups) who are based in London and Birmingham in the context of trauma-informed practice so that they can undertake their roles safely and effectively.
About Redthread
Redthread is a multi award-winning charity with over 20 years experience of delivering pioneering youth work in hospitals and other health settings. We work across hospitals in London and Birmingham with 11-25 year olds who are affected by grooming, sexual and criminal exploitation, violence, emotional and physical harm, mental health issues, domestic violence and modern slavery. We also support children and young people in the online space to reduce the impacts of violence, and with those experiencing a range of health conditions, who are vulnerable and in need.
Our model is pioneering, and we train NHS staff so they are able to identify and better support children and young people affected by violence in health settings. We amplify the voices of children and young people and use our evidence and insights from working with them to adapt and innovate our work, support service improvement, and influence regional and national government.
About our team
We are a diverse organisation and it is critical that our staff have access to the right clinical supervisor to feel safe, reflect on their practice, and manage any work-related vicarious trauma.
1 Our team includes Youth Workers and Senior Youth Workers (20), Young Women’s Workers (3), Team Leaders (7), Managers and a VAWG Lead (5), and our Head Office staff. You will be responsible for providing clinical supervision to our hospital based staff and managers and may need to (on an ad hoc basis) support Head Office staff as and when required/upon request.
The Redthread model of Clinical Supervision
● Redthread acknowledges that its practitioners regularly encounter exposure to trauma/distress in their work with young people which has the potential for an increased risk of them experiencing compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma.
● The Redthread model of supervision acknowledges the emotional impact of our work on our practitioners/managers and provides time and tools to process feelings, build resilience, and practice self-care.
● Redthread supervision is trauma-informed and acts as reflective practice.
● Redthread provides fortnightly face-to-face group supervision and, upon request, 121 clinical supervision (either face to face or online) that takes place in a safe and consistent location and that enables a pause in practice.
● Clinical supervision is non-managerial support and is not case management.
Deliverables
● Create a safe space where open and transparent conversations can take place.
● Bring a supportive challenge to practitioners to enable them to think differently about their work and consider alternative perspectives.
● Be empathetic and consistent.
● Facilitate growth in practitioners and development of their practice.
● To provide 121 clinical supervision to staff (upon request).
● To provide fortnightly group clinical supervision to staff for up to 90 mins.
● Bi-monthly workshops on trending topics/themes.
2 ● To feedback on key themes and issues.
● To critically review if Redthread is embedding a Trauma Informed response within the organisation.
● Ad-hoc debrief and support to teams between supervision.
● Provide an immediate report of any significant wellbeing or safeguarding concerns for team members or young people to Redthread.
● Hold a bi-monthly catch up meeting with the Director to ensure lines of communication are open and dialogue is constant.
● Provide reasonable notice of any occasions when they will not be available on their regular day due to annual leave, other commitments, excluding emergencies.
● Report any concerns regarding Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Data Protection and Equal Opportunities to the Director.
● Maintain registration and accreditation with the appropriate professional regulator (British Psychological Society, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
● Confirmation of appropriate professional insurance for the role (copy of insurance policy to be provided)
● Maintain independent clinical supervision arrangements external to Redthread.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Fylde Coast area. This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11175 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Fylde Coast, however, regular travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Salary: Circa £16,043 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 16 June 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: 28 June and 1 July 2024
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
A key part of the role will be to recruit, train and manage a team of volunteers, to support service users and the delivery of the service.
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
· Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running support groups.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Location: Home-based
Salary: £26,330 – £29,256
Hours: 37.5
Department: Behaviour Change and Development (Scotland)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
There’s never been a better time to join the team! Our client have an ambitious new strategy that they’re launching in April 2024 – and they want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
The role
Our client believes that cycling enriches people’s lives and is an essential ingredient in happier, healthier communities. Their mission is to enable millions more people to cycle, and our development projects across Scotland are a vital part of achieving that mission.
This project will bring the learning from all of their place-based projects in Scotland to deliver activities and opportunities to enable people to walk, wheel and cycle, for local journeys, leisure, and adventure. Their development officer team are embedded in local communities, working closely with community organisations, local business, and public sector agencies to:
- Bring organisations together to coordinate their activities and offers, to add value to what already exists and identify what additional activities are needed.
- Deliver a range of walking, wheeling, and cycling activities, from pre-school and family cycling activities to health and heritage walks, adaptive cycling sessions for disabled people, confidence building sessions and learn to ride lessons for every age and ability level.
- Provide access to a range of cycles for people to try on short or long-term loan, supporting individuals to find a cycle and support that works for them and signposting them to partners that can provide funding for purchases.
- Work with local organisations to upskill and build the capacity of volunteers to deliver activities in the community.
Tell them, why you are the person to drive impact in this capacity. Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening.
Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
They are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. They strongly believe that diversity strengthens their work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of them are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most.
If you think that this describes you and you are excited by the prospect of joining their team, please do get in touch to find out more.
Applications will close at 9.00am.
Interviews will include a practical assessment at the local delivery location.
Benefits: 27 days holiday + bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
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Head of Business Development
Role: Head of Business Development
Salary: £54,600 per annum
Location: Wherever you are in the UK! We are more interested in your passion than your postcode!
Hours: Full-time, 37 Hours
Report to: Director of Engagement
Closing date: 12th June 2024
Interview date: 21st June 2024
Benefits: The employer will work alongside you during your career with them to maximise your full potential with training and development to help you become the best you!
Join their learning pathway with BSL, they offer paid training and development to further your BSL knowledge.
Being a permanent employee, you will also receive the following:
- 25 days holiday per holiday year plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
- 2 wellbeing days (pro-rata)
- After 3 months auto-enrolled in the NOW pension scheme at prevailing rates
- After successful completion of the probation period (normally 6 months) eligible to join Scottish widows pension employee contributes 5%, employer 6%
- Eye care vouchers
- 5 days paid study leave per year (CPD) (pro-rata)
- Expenses policy which allows payments for items when working away from home
- 2x salary life assurance scheme (death in service)
- Fully funded BSL training
- Generous sick pay policy
- Perkbox (including 25 flexible points every month)
- Refer a friend £200 voucher for both the referee and referrer.
About the Role:
Do you have an interest in social care, mental health or domestic abuse? Do you have strong partnership skills? Do you have experience in leading successful tender bids and proposals?
This is a really exciting time for the organisation as we launch our new Three Year Plan and we are looking for a Head of Business Development to help deliver this. You will have a leading role in the growth of our services. You will engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure high-value income opportunities. You will project manage business projects that are aligned with our Three Year Plan. You will also be developing a pipeline of potential business opportunities.
Come and make a difference in our deaf led, BSL proud organisation!
A high proportion of your work will be performed from home. Our team is spread out across the UK, so we welcome your application – wherever you are based. You will be required to attend meetings and events outside of your home as required.
Whilst our team is remote, we find ways to connect and collaborate through virtual meetings and co-working. You can expect weekly check-in meetings with colleagues, regular in-person team meetings and lots of opportunities to connect with other members of the team through your day-to-day work.
About you:
If you have the passion to make a difference, have the experience outlined below, and are interested in working for this amazing charity then they would be delighted to hear from you:
They are looking for people with:
- Track record in securing six-figure income from government and statutory bodies
- Significant experience in excellent relationship management
- Experience in leading successful proposals and tender bids or grant applications
- Experience in developing and supporting the execution of new ideas for income generation
- Experience in stakeholder engagement – ideally within NHS/Local Authority commissioning and procurement frameworks
- Experience in partnership and collaborative working to develop bids, contracts or proposals
- Effective leader and team player able to work collaboratively to drive results
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands
- Ability to demonstrate analytical skills for gaining insight into market development and opportunities for innovation
- Ability to produce accurate high-quality written work within often challenging word count limits and bid deadline
They will offer full BSL training.
Well-being is at the heart of everything this charity does! It's not just about their clients, it's about you too! Let’s get you onboard to start your journey!
The Charity positively encourages applications from deaf people, disabled people, people of colour, and people from the LGBTIQA+ community. We will support all applicants along the journey of our recruitment process.
Offers of work are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, Right to Work checks, Satisfactory references, and Medical Health clearance.
Other roles you may have experienced could include Business Development, Head of Business Development, Director of Business Development, Business Development Director, Strategic Business Development, Strategy and Business Development, Head of Sales, Head of Income, Head of Income Generation, Partnerships Manager, Head of Partnership, Director of Partnerships, Income Generation Manager, Income Generation.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.