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The Spear Centre Manager will work as part of the River Church staff team to oversee the delivery of Spear—an employability programme equipping and empowering unemployed 16-24 year-olds to overcome barriers to employment and turn their lives around by moving into sustainable work or further education.

 

The important stuff 

Salary: £25,213

Hours: Full-Time (4 days considered), Monday - Friday, 9.30am-5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations

Location: River Church Ipswich – we are an office-based organisation, situated with direct and fast links to London

Closing date: We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate.

Application pack: Download our application pack for more information. 

River Church has wheelchair access. Please feel free to contact the church for any enquiries regarding accessibility.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership liaison and relationship management

• Establish the primary local referral agencies. Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with them to ensure recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme is effective
• Maintain and develop relationships with local partners to form a strong referral network

Oversight of the Spear Programme

Spear Foundation is a 4-week initial phase, consisting of 2 group sessions and a 1:1 with each trainee per week, in which we coach young people around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education, and equip them with the skills to stay there.

• As a confident communicator, you will lead group sessions of around 10 young people, using coaching skills to transform attitudes and to raise their awareness, maximising the trainees' potential in stepping into the world of work
• Prepare and coach group and 1-1 sessions with the Spear Assistant Coach
• Ensure the programme is delivered in line with agreed targets, and report KPIs on recruitment, retention and completion of Spear Trainees to Resurgo and River Church, as well as their ongoing progress and sustainment of work or education

Line management and training

• Manage the Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development
• Be line managed by River Church staff, locally, and by Resurgo, nationally, to support with the set-up and ongoing operations of the centre and report back on KPIs

Supporting River Church’s mission and ministry

• You will be required to establish strong relationships with key people at the church to ensure the engagement and backing of church members, and help the Assistant Coach to establish a strong presence at the church to build a network of supporters for the Spear programme
• Ensuring the Spear programme is a key missional feature of the work of the church
• Work with the Head of Operations and Fundraising Assistant to prepare successful grant funding applications for Spear Ipswich, and provide timely grant reporting
• Attend and participate in the life of River Church and our social transformation work

Choices is seeking an individual to support the smooth running of all the organisation’s services and operations, as well was managing our office and general administration, while our Operations Manager is on maternity leave.

We are looking for a highly organised and creative candidate, bringing relevant experience to the role including experience with people, project and database management, to help make a real difference in the lives of mums and their partners who might be marginalised and vulnerable.

Please note that in order to safeguard Choices’ Christian culture and ethos and in keeping with the Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9 Para 3) Choices’ Trustees have applied an occupational requirement to this role whereby the post holder will be committed to upholding and modelling Choices’ Christian ethos.

If you’re interested or have any questions, please read the job description and get in touch.

Final Deadline: Friday 14th February 2025 at 12pm

Interviews: 25th and 26th February 2025 in the afternoon either online or in person in Islington

ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.

The Curriculum, Quality and Training Manager is responsible for designing engaging & inspiring session resources, recruiting & training the adults that enable our young people to develop and managing a programme of robust and ongoing quality assurance. This will include line managing our Volunteer Officers, working closely with the Programmes and Impact Manager to make evidence informed decisions and collaborating across the organisation to meet our strategic aims.

2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people across London and Manchester.

Due to the rapid expansion of Day One Trauma Support over the last three years, the charity’s infrastructure has needed to respond quickly to meet its changing demands. There is now a requirement to ensure that the Finance and Resources team has the right skill set and capacity to provide the support needed by the charity in an efficient and proactive way.

The Finance and Operations Manager role is a newly created position to reflect both the growing finance needs of the charity as the level of activity increases, and the operational support required by the Director of Finance and Resources and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to ensure the efficient and effective running of the charity. This is a key role which is instrumental in bringing the finance and operational functions together.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, this role will be part of the Extended Leadership Team (ELT), oversee the finance function and play a crucial part in supporting the Service and Fundraising and Communications teams in ‘back office’ functions.  A key aspect of the role will be to provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis and being able to communicate this effectively to non-financial stakeholders.  Building and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders throughout all levels of the organisation will be critical.

The role will also provide crucial support to the Director of Finance and Resources, to ensure the smooth operation of other areas of responsibility such as IT, contracts and office management, and co-ordinating efforts of various parties to ensure completion of key tasks and actions.

As part of an expanding and ambitious organisation, there are development opportunities for the successful candidate and the ability to help shape the infrastructure of the charity.

Please refer to the recruitment pack for the full job specification.

If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, please upload your CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role and answer a few screening questions.

If you have any questions about the role, or you would like an informal chat please refer to the recruitment pack for full contact details.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. 

Closing date: Monday 3 February 2025 (midday)

First round interview date (virtual): Monday 10 February 2025

Second round interview date (in-person): TBC w/c 17 February 2025

Summary

We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager to join us in Wales, to help shape and achieve our ambitious vision for fundraising. As a charity, the National Trust relies heavily on the income we generate through our various fundraising activities and channels.  You'll have a proven track record in securing funds from a range of sources including major donors and charitable trusts. 

This is a permanent role for 30hrs per week. You’ll be based at one of our regional offices in Wales and we support hybrid working. We can discuss this further at interview. 

Please include a cover letter and CV with your application. 

Internally, you will be known as Philanthropy Consultant.

Rydym yn chwilio am Reolwr Codi Arian i ymuno â ni yng Nghymru, i helpu i lunio a chyflawni ein gweledigaeth uchelgeisiol ar gyfer codi arian. Fel elusen, mae'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yn dibynnu'n helaeth ar yr incwm rydym yn ei gynhyrchu drwy ein gweithgareddau a'n sianeli codi arian amrywiol.  Bydd gennych hanes profedig o sicrhau arian o amrywiaeth o ffynonellau, gan gynnwys rhoddwyr mawr ac ymddiriedolaethau elusennol.

Mae hon yn swydd barhaol am 30 awr yr wythnos. Byddwch wedi'ch lleoli yn un o'n swyddfeydd rhanbarthol yng Nghymru ac rydym yn cefnogi gweithio hybrid. Gallwn drafod hyn ymhellach yn y cyfweliad. 

Dylech gynnwys llythyr eglurhaol a CV gyda'ch cais. 

Yn fewnol, fe'ch gelwir yn Ymgynghorydd Dyngarwch.

What it's like to work here

You’ll be part of the Trust’s internal consultancy: a flexible resource of specialist skills and expertise. As one of a multidisciplinary team of experts, including curators, fundraisers, building surveyors and project managers, you’ll be working with others to help make things happen. 

You’ll have a flair for building and strengthening special relationships with existing potential donors and have had success in working with Trusts and Foundations. Experienced in developing and delivering large fundraising appeals and campaign, you’ll have a gift for inspiring your colleagues to ‘think like fundraisers’, unlocking enthusiasm, networks and innovative opportunities. We have an ambitious fundraising vision and exciting new projects on the horizon - we want you to be part of shaping them.

Sut brofiad yw gweithio yma?

Byddwch yn rhan o ymgynghoriaeth fewnol yr Ymddiriedolaeth: adnodd hyblyg o sgiliau arbenigol. Fel un o dîm amlddisgyblaethol o arbenigwyr, gan gynnwys curaduron, codwyr arian, syrfewyr adeiladu a rheolwyr prosiect, byddwch yn gweithio gydag eraill i wneud i bethau ddigwydd. 

Byddwch yn ddawnus wrth feithrin a chryfhau cysylltiadau arbennig gyda darpar roddwyr presennol ac wedi cael llwyddiant wrth weithio gydag Ymddiriedolaethau a Sefydliadau. Yn brofiadol mewn datblygu a chyflawni ymgyrchoedd codi arian mawr, byddwch yn fedrus wrth ysbrydoli eich cydweithwyr i ‘feddwl fel codwyr arian’, gan ddatgloi brwdfrydedd, rhwydweithiau a chyfleoedd arloesol. Mae gennym weledigaeth codi arian uchelgeisiol a phrosiectau newydd cyffrous ar y gorwel - rydym am i chi fod yn rhan o’u llunio.

What you'll be doing

We’re looking for a dynamic, highly experienced fundraiser to join our Wales Growing Support Consultancy team.  As one of our fundraising experts in the region you will help some of our most inspiring properties by developing and delivering ambitious fundraising plans for major projects, growing individual giving and securing funding from charitable trusts. 

You’ll be working alongside others responsible for raising funds, a variety of consultants, colleagues who manage Trust places and their teams who work on site. You’ll be sharing your knowledge and expertise, supporting others to develop and deepen their understanding.

You'll help some of the Trust’s best-loved places to reach stretching targets through a range of fundraising initiatives. You'll be responsible for developing relationships with new trusts and foundations, and with high-value supporters, talking to them about all aspects of the Trust’s work. You’ll be embedded in project teams, working with specialists from across the Trust.

You'll expand philanthropic giving to an inspiring cause, and you’ll support and develop new fundraising initiatives.

Beth fyddwch chi’n ei wneud?

Rydym yn chwilio am godwr arian hynod brofiadol i ymuno â’n tîm Ymgynghoriaeth Datblygu Cefnogaeth Cymru.  Fel un o’n harbenigwyr codi arian yn y rhanbarth byddwch yn helpu rhai o’n heiddo mwyaf ysbrydoledig drwy ddatblygu a chyflwyno cynlluniau codi arian uchelgeisiol ar gyfer prosiectau mawr, cynyddu rhoddion unigol a sicrhau cyllid gan ymddiriedolaethau elusennol. 

Byddwch yn gweithio ar y cyd ag eraill sy’n gyfrifol am godi arian, amrywiaeth o ymgynghorwyr, cyd-weithwyr sy’n rheoli lleoedd yr Ymddiriedolaeth a’u timau sy’n gweithio ar y safle. Byddwch yn rhannu’ch gwybodaeth a'ch arbenigedd, gan gefnogi eraill i ddatblygu a chryfhau eu dealltwriaeth.

Byddwch yn helpu rhai o leoedd mwyaf poblogaidd yr Ymddiriedolaeth i gyrraedd targedau ymestynnol trwy amrywiaeth o fentrau codi arian. Byddwch yn gyfrifol am ddatblygu cysylltiadau gydag ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau, a chefnogwyr gwerth-uchel newydd, gan drafod holl agweddau ar waith yr Ymddiriedolaeth gyda nhw. Byddwch yn rhan o brosiectau tîm, gan weithio gydag arbenigwyr o ar draws yr Ymddiriedolaeth.

Byddwch yn ehangu rhoddi dyngarol i achos sy’n ysbrydoli, a byddwch yn cefnogi ac yn datblygu mentrau codi arian newydd.

Who we're looking for

· experienced in developing complex fundraising plans, with multiple income streams, for projects with stretching targets, and can show evidence of hitting these targets

· experience of working with major donors and charitable trusts and foundations and a proven track record in building long-term relationships with supporters

· proficient in fundraising through individual giving and charitable trusts

· adept at building a compelling case for support

· able to challenge colleagues to think differently and become innovative fundraisers

· a skilled communicator, both written and verbal, who can build strong relationships within diverse teams, both internally and externally

· a flexible thinker and problem-solver, skilled at negotiating and building productive networks, and confident in using your expertise to influence decisions

· proactive and organised, with experience of working within projects and a talent for multi-tasking and getting things done, strongly focused on detail, quality, cost and time

· a leader for inclusion, who works collaboratively and finds ways to create an inclusive culture

First stage interviews will be held virtually on Wednesday 29 January 2025

Am bwy ydym yn chwilio?

· profiad o ddatblygu cynlluniau codi arian cymhleth, gyda nifer o ffrydiau incwm, ar gyfer prosiectau â thargedau ymestynnol, ac yn gallu dangos tystiolaeth o gyrraedd y targedau hynny.

· tystiolaeth o weithio gyda noddwyr mawr ac ymddiriedolaethau a sefydliadau elusennol a phrofiad amlwg o feithrin cysylltiadau tymor-hir gyda chefnogwyr

· yn fedrus wrth godi arian drwy roddi unigol ac ymddiriedolaethau elusennol

· yn fedrus wrth ddatblygu achos deniadol i sicrhau cefnogaeth

· yn gallu herio cydweithwyr i feddwl yn wahanol a dod yn godwyr arian arloesol

· yn gyfathrebwr medrus, yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar, sy’n gallu meithrin perthnasoedd cryf o fewn timau amrywiol, yn fewnol ac yn allanol

· unigolyn sy’n gallu meddwl yn hyblyg ac yn gallu datrys problemau, yn fedrus wrth drefnu a magu rhwydweithiau cynhyrchiol, ac yn hyderus yn tynnu ar eich arbenigedd i ddylanwadu ar benderfyniadau

· yn rhagweithiol ac yn drefnus, gyda phrofiad o weithio o fewn prosiectau ac yn hyfedr wrth gwblhau sawl tasg ar unwaith, ac yn rhoi sylw i fanylion, ansawdd, cost ac amser

· hyrwyddo cynhwysiant, ac sy’n gweithio ar y cyd i ddod o hyd i ffyrdd i greu diwylliant cynhwysol

Cynhelir y cyfweliadau cyntaf yn rhithiol ddydd Mercher 29 Ionawr 2025

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

· Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

· Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

· Rental deposit loan scheme

· Season ticket loan

· EV car lease scheme

· Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

· Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

· Flexible working whenever possible

· Employee assistance programme

· Free parking at most Trust places

Y pecyn

Yr arwyddair sydd wrth wraidd yr Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol yw 'I bawb, am byth'. Rydym yn gweithio'n galed i greu diwylliant cynhwysol, lle mae pawb yn teimlo eu bod yn perthyn iddo. Mae'n bwysig bod ein pobl yn adlewyrchu ac yn cynrychioli amrywiaeth y cymunedau a'r cynulleidfaoedd yr ydym yn eu gwasanaethu. Rydym yn croesawu ac yn gwerthfawrogi gwahaniaeth, felly pan ddywedwn ein bod ar gyfer pawb, rydym eisiau i bawb deimlo'n gartrefol yn ein timau hefyd.

· Cynllun pensiwn sylweddol hyd at 10% o gyflog sylfaenol

· Mynediad am ddim i eiddo'r Ymddiriedolaeth Genedlaethol, i chi, gwestai a'ch plant (dan 18 oed)

· Cynllun benthyciad blaendal rhent

· Benthyciad tocyn tymor

· Gostyngiadau buddion y gweithle, h.y. aelodaeth gampfa, codau gostyngiad siopa, gostyngiadau ar gyfer y sinema

· Lwfans gwyliau hyd at 32 diwrnod mewn perthynas â hyd y gwasanaeth, yn ogystal â chynllun prynu gwyliau, yn amodol ar fodloni meini prawf gofynnol.

· Oriau gweithio hyblyg lle bynnag y bo'n bosibl

· Rhaglen cynorthwyo cyflogai

· Parcio am ddim yn y rhan fwyaf o leoliadau

An exciting opportunity exists to support a growing fundraising programme at one of London’s strongest independent schools. Reporting to the Director of Development & Alumni Relations, this Development Manager will expand upon our efforts in regular giving, legacy giving and stewardship. This includes managing our fundraising appeals, piloting new fundraising efforts, and producing events and communications for current and future donors. All of this will advance our priority of growing the Colfe’s Charitable Trust’s endowment to support even more 100% bursaries for our Sixth Form pupils.

The last few years have been our office’s most exciting: donations have helped grow the endowment to £2.7M, and many of our bequest intenders have revealed the total value of their legacies will be nearly £2M. Further, our Governors have just appointed Dan Gabriele, Deputy Principal of Caterham School, as the new Head of Colfe’s. He will take up this post in September, and our office will be key in advancing his vision. An essential part of this small but busy team, this is the perfect job for someone already in fundraising and looking to advance their career. The successful candidate will be highly organized and adaptable, have a strong attention to detail and be willing to pitch in as needed. A background in Development and experience with Raiser’s Edge will be necessary. Given our office’s success, opportunities may arise to work alongside new hires to help ease workload.

The School

Colfe’s is one of London’s oldest schools, taking its name from Reverend Abraham Colfe, Vicar of Lewisham, who founded the school in 1652. In his will, he entrusted the School to the Leathersellers’ Livery Company, which governs the school today. A former grammar school, Colfe’s has been a fully co-educational day school for 20 years with nearly 1300 pupils in all from ages 3 to 18. Colfe’s is not a stuffy school, but a happy place with a deep feeling of community among its students, parents, staff and alumni. This provides a terrific platform for this position to thrive upon.

Fundraising Priority

Every year, up to 12 pupils from non-privileged backgrounds at local state schools are awarded 100% bursaries to join our Sixth Form. Named our Leatherseller Scholars, these pupils are academically bright but often qualify for free school meals, and many have no access to a sixth form in their current schools. The Leathersellers’ Company launched this programme in 2009, and today, their grants are combined with donations to the Colfe’s Charitable Trust. However, awarding even more bursaries is urgent and essential. Applications for these awards are extremely high, and this demand now outpaces what we can provide in support. We must expand our fundraising efforts so that Colfe’s can support even more deserving pupils.

Skills and Attributes:

• 3-5 years’ working in Development. Experience working in a charity or educational setting necessary.
• Proficient in using Raiser’s Edge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised, entrepreneurial and creative with natural problem solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task, self-prioritise, and manage multiple projects at once.
• Team player with flexibility to adapt to the changing dynamics of the division.
• Highly collaborative and emotionally intelligent with the ability to develop new relationships with ease. Relates well to a diverse audience of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and friends.

Conferences & Housekeeping Managerop

We are looking for a proactive and friendly person to be our new Conferences and Housekeeping Manager. The successful applicant will take responsibility for delivering high standards of hospitality and service for all guests, students and residents, for promoting our conference facilities with potential and existing users and for the smooth and effective functioning of our Conferences and Housekeeping department.

The appropriate person for the role should have strong communication skills, be a good team player and have the ability to work in a changing environment, as well as having a vision to promote and develop Conferences as part of the mission of the College.

All Nations Christian College is an intercultural Bible and Mission College whose purpose is to cultivate biblically rooted, hope-filled and culturally relevant engagement with God’s mission by training and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ in partnership with the global church.

Hours:                        Full time of part time (30 - 37.5 hours negotiable)

Line Manager: Head of Operations

Responsible for: Housekeeping & Duty Officer, (Conferences & Housekeeping Assistants and Casual staff in absence of Housekeeper & Duty Officer)

Team: Operations

Location: Easneye site, Ware (accommodation is available on site if required)

Salary: £24,600 pro rata per annum

Start:                          January 2025 or as soon as possible

 

Working Conditions

Hours of work: This role will be full time or part time (30 - 37.5 hours per week negotiable). Working hours at college are 8.40am - 5.10pm. However, a degree of flexibility is required in case of emergencies and to fit in with the arrival of guests and new students. Occasional weekends and evenings required.

Holiday: 30 days per annum (pro rata) plus 6 of the 8 bank holidays when they fall on a normal working day.

Benefits

 §  Employer pension contributions of 8%. A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available.
 

§  Life Assurance of three times salary  
 

§  Employee Assistance Programme

§  30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year.

§  Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days.
 

Other information

Due to the nature of the role, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.

All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment and staff will be required to be checked with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Our shops generate valuable income to support our services, create opportunities for homeless people to learn new skills and contribute to Crisis’ work in the community. They have a unique contemporary visual identity and are dynamic and creative places to work. 

Location: 267 Portobello Road, London, W11 1LR

Hours: 40, five days over a seven-day rota

About the role

We are recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to join a busy and creative team in Portobello Road. Portobello Road is one of our newest shops to open and will have an amazing range of high street and streetwear donations; processing, pricing and displaying a large volume of stock will be a big part of this role. The team will also develop a vibrant events programme, of craft workshops, art exhibitions, fashion collabs and more! We also work closely with local artists and universities. We’d love you to bring your own ideas, along with your experience of fashion, retail, and current trends, to this role. You will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development – many of our shop managers were promoted internally.

You will join an exciting team and collaborate to build a group of volunteers from all walks of life, raising money to fund Crisis’ work ending homelessness. We are bold with a culture of continuous review and improvement, where we try new things, take risks, and sometimes fail. There will be numerous opportunities to improve our team’s effectiveness. Your voice will count!

We also work closely with local artists and universities. We’d love you to bring your own ideas, along with your experience of fashion, retail and current trends, to this role. You will have opportunities to build your own skills and career progression through training and development – many of our shop managers were promoted internally. Ensuring our recruitment practices are as equitable as possible is our number one priority so we are looking for someone who advocates for others and challenges injustice.

You will be primarily based in the Portobello Road shop, but you may be required to travel to other shops within London 1 & 2 on a short-term basis.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have retail experience at a supervisory level alongside a genuine interest in charity retail. You will be keen to build your people management skills including working with Crisis members. We are particularly interested in meeting candidates with an interest or background in visual merchandising, although this is not essential. You will be committed to Crisis’s values and mission to end homelessness. 

You may have experience in: assistant shop manager, assistant store manager, shop supervisor, store supervisor, charity shop manager, retail manager, charity retail 

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.  

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy. 
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave. 
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm 
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 2 February 2025 at 23:59

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success.  We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

Accessibility  

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.  

 
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094  

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Weybridge

Salary: £23,400 FTE, £18,720 pro-rata

Team: Retail

Hours: 30 hours

Location: Weybridge Shop

About Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Manager, Weybridge Shop to join our team at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices provides specialist care and support to families who have a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we support families across Surrey, north-west London and south-west London from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.

At the heart of what we do are our dedicated staff; their exceptional commitment and professionalism means every family has the opportunity to make every moment count.                                         It’s a great time to join Shooting Star Children’s Hospices as we are looking to expand our retail portfolio over the next few years.

About the role

Your key purpose will be in the absence of and alongside the Shop Manager, to manage a team of volunteers to maximise sales, deliver excellent customer service and ensure that the shop premises and assets are maintained to a high standard, according to legal requirements and Shooting Star Children’s Hospices (SSCH) policies and procedures

About you

This role requires experience of working in retail and preferably of managing a team.  You will have excellent customer service skills and be sales focussed and target driven. You will have cash handling and excellent administrative skills.  You will also be willing and able to work flexibly across 7 days.

Please see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.

What we offer

In return you will receive a competitive salary along with a range of benefits, which include:

Pension scheme

• NHS Pension Scheme (for eligible employees) or our stakeholder pension scheme, with up to 7% employer contributions

Annual leave

• 27 days plus Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service

Contractual benefits

• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card

Health and wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free for employees) and free fruit at our Hampton site

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Employment is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.

We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.

Please apply online or send a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.

Closing Date: Friday, 24th January

Interview Date: Wednesday, 29th January or Friday, 31 January

**To apply please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how your experience meets the criteria set out in the person specification.**

" Package Description:

Have you ever wanted to be involved in the setup of a new Children’s Residential home as an Assistant Manager?  

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them, and we work together for change. 

Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People?  Our children’s home in Heaton Moor provides residential Care for Children and Young People with who Emotional Behavioural difficulties.

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

You will be working in a caring home environment, nurturing, and supporting the young people we work with helping them to overcome the issues they are facing. You will work with the team and the Registered Manager to give the support that these Children and Young People deserve to help make life better for them.

We have a rewarding opportunity for an Assistant Manager to join and set up a new residential children’s home in North Manchester, this home is being opened in partnership with Manchester City Council.

You will help to create a caring home for 5 young people who have various Emotional Behaviour Difficulties. You will lead the team and mentor them in giving the support that these young people deserve to help make life better for them.  

Location – Lower Broughton, North Manchester

Hours - 2 Vacancies

Salary - £30,986

Salary Enhancements - £96 for sleep-in shifts and a 25% uplift on the hourly rate for weekend shifts. 

We also offer….

• Annual Leave 27-day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service 
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home 

We also provide a caring, supportive environment for all our employees, with a strong emphasis on a good work / life balance, and this something you can’t put a value on

About the position…. 

• You will support the development of a style of leadership and organisational culture to ensure open and participatory management and practice, promoting the well-being of individuals and a positive image of residential care.
• Participate to establish an enabling culture, and effectively manage a home which enables children and young people to achieve optimal outcomes in a safe and secure environment
• To actively assist with the selection, recruitment and retention of staff to ensure a safe, nurturing and positive environment.
• Have responsibility for development and motivation of teams, individuals and self to enhance performance.
• Contribute to the management and monitoring of budgets to achieve efficient and effective use of resources and delivery of a high-quality home.
• You will work flexibly to undertake the full range of duties in a well-planned way that respects and values the Children and Young People as individuals. 

What can you bring to the team….? 

• An essential for this role is a QCF level 3 Health & Social Care (Children & young people) or equivalent.
• Significant residential care experience and supervisory experience.
• Ability to organise and manage the planning and implementation of new developments within time constraints.
• Knowledge of the National Care Standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll be expected to liaise with other staff, parents/carers, and professionals.
• An ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team, taking the lead when required, maintaining & encouraging open and honest communication.
• A good standard of written English and IT skills would be essential, you will be writing reports and keep record of the Children and Young Peoples progress.
• Transporting children / young people to an activity or school is a requirement. A driving licence that has been held for 12 months would be desirable. 

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust take a look at our Job Description. 

This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service. 

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. 

We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. 

Apply now!

In order for the Trust to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, it is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant must be able to evidence that (1) they have the right to work in the UK without additional approval for more than 20 hours each week throughout the year and (2) they have an eligible residency status for the purposes of the apprenticeship funding rules. In most cases this will mean that the individual needs to show that they have been ''ordinarily resident'' in particular countries (including the UK) at least 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.

We welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.

We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.

Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.

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Permanent

Part time 28 hours per week over 7 days to include Sundays

£23,436.25 FTE - £17,735.54 pro rata with annual progression up to £23,696.84 FTE - £17,932.74 pro rata

*Location - Herne Bay (new shop opening)*

We offer many enhanced benefits including; 28 days holiday a year pro rata - plus Bank Holidays and stakeholder pension scheme with matching contributions up to 8%. Full details about our benefits can be found on our website.

We are looking for an Assistant Shop Manager to work alongside the Shop Manager in our new Herne Bay shop.

Are you self motivated with strong interpersonal skills and thrive on challenges and opportunities that come with assisting in the running of a shop? Can you assist the Shop Manager in driving sales and profits and able to work closely with staff and Volunteers to ensure we deliver the best level of customer service, come and join us from the beginning in opening our new Herne bay shop!

We are looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to lead in the absence of the Shop Manager, inspire and empower people around them. We are looking for someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and can instill an energy to those around them. Have you got a creative ability that you can bring to the role?

You will make a real difference to young people in England by helping to raise vital funds needed to support our frontline work.

It is important that you have good communication skills both inside and outside the shop, reaching out to the local community to help build support for the shop.

If you have what it takes to work hard but have some fun along the way, and support your Shop Manager to be the best, then this is the place for you!

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 10th February 2025. If, after 14 days, we have received enough applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy on Monday 27th January.

Interviews will be held on a date to be confirmed.

The Children's Society is committed to Safer Recruitment and as such a range of pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with recommendations made by the Bichard Enquiry, and current best practice. To include a basic DBS check, these will be required before employment can commence.

IN2

Main duties and responsibilities

To support the Associate Director for Community Wealth Building in the refining of the design and delivery of the Agbero 2100 national programme with a focus on London which aims to support Black and racially minoritised communities in Haringey, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, and throughout England. This will be done through strengthening existing community resources, by developing a replicable model, shared learning using community wealth building approaches. The national focus for this work will support the development of a full multi-year Agbero 2100 strategic intervention.

Programme Management

 To work with our partners Wolves Lane Centre, OrganicLea, Black Rootz and Kinaraa CIC and other key stakeholders and funders in defining, planning, and delivering the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To have overall responsibility for all the projects within the portfolio, working with our partners and Programme Coordinator. As Programme Manager you will have to control the programme budget, secure resources, monitor and track the progress of the programme.

 You will also manage the performance of the programme team, including a Learning Partner and consultants, delivering programme deliverable and benefits on time, identifying, and agreeing the programme data requirements with our Business Analyst.

Resource Management

 To develop programme budgets in conjunction with the Director for Community Wealth Building and to manage the budget for the programme ensuring the resource allocation and spend enables delivery against agreed objectives.

 To be alert to funding and investment opportunities contributing to securing funding that will support the strategic aim of the programme and to work with the Director and other partners, stakeholders, and communities to develop proposals for funding. Risk Management

 To work within the team and other stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities across the Agbero 2100 London programme to produce, populate and update a risk register and produce reports.

 To solve any issues that interfere with the progress of the programme by maintaining an Issue Log.

 To track any changes to the programme securing stakeholder approval.

Communications & Engagement

 To liaise and communicate with key national strategic partners as week as regional and local partners and other stakeholders involved in the Agbero 2100 programme.

 To identify and engage with new organisations linking them into emerging regional and national structures and plans.

 To support all marketing and communications activity relating to the work of the Agbero 2100 programme and develop case studies for use for communications activities. Inclusivity, Health & Safety, and Compliance

 Promote a workplace culture of respect, dignity, and fairness, challenging all forms of discrimination and prejudice.

 Comply with the organisations safeguarding policy and practice at all times and undertake trainings on safeguarding as required.

 Maintain awareness of health and safety, complying with Ubele’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.

 Ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act/General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), maintaining confidentiality in all programme-related information.

General

 To attend and participate in internal and external meetings including staff meetings and meetings with key stakeholders.

 To attend relevant training to fulfil the requirements of the job.

 To undertake other duties which may from time to time be required and which are appropriate to the responsibilities of the post.

 Ensure that The Ubele initiative internal policies and procedures are followed through in all areas of work. They will also treat with confidentiality any information that could be deemed as personal, private, or sensitive and comply with the organisations GDPR and Safeguarding requirements.

As Programme Manager, you will play a key role in driving programme effectiveness to support ClientEarth’s work to use the power of law to bring about systemic change that protects the earth for – and with – its inhabitants. You will help establish consistent and effective working practices across two programme areas, Environmental Rights & Rule of Law Systems and  Financial & Economic Systems, with a primary geographic scope in Europe. The portfolio is varied and will involve overseeing programmatic initiatives focused on litigation and advocacy, as well as fostering collaboration with a wide range of partners, including NGOs, law firms, scientific, technical and industry experts and individuals.

Meet your Manager

In this role, you will be managed by Ailsa Griffith. Ailsa joined ClientEarth in 2020 and is based in London. 

Main Duties

• Programme management and implementation oversight- Maintain oversight of a mixed funding portfolio from trusts, foundations and institutional donors
• Budget management - Facilitate effective budget management (six-seven figure) across their programmatic portfolio
• Monitoring, Reporting & Learning - Work with colleagues across programmes, PMG and the Impact and Learning team, to ensure that MEL processes are well integrated into the programme and embed a culture of continuous learning; 
• Partnerships engagement - Strengthen ClientEarth’s relationships with diverse partners
• Staff Management - Support the professional development of line-report through ongoing supervision, influencing them to take positive action and to be accountable for their work and contribution to the smooth-running of the organisation

Role requirements

• Experience of programme management for large complex programmes in the NGO/not-for-profit sector, with substantial budgets (six-seven figure) and diverse stakeholders inside and outside an organisation
• Experience of applying a range of project and financial management techniques in planning, staff resource management, implementing and monitoring within a fast-moving environment
• Experience of day-to-day line management of a small team, including remotely and providing guidance and development opportunities to team members
• Experience of leading or facilitating monitoring, evaluation and learning for large and complex projects in the NGO/not-for-profit sector 

Note to candidates: We know that long lists of criteria can be daunting and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

Further Information

Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.

Flexible working:  We are proud to be a Flexa accredited Employer. Visit our Flexa Employer page for more information on our approach to flexible working. Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home/another location in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based  See our Benefits page for more.

ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK or Belgium.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.

It’s hard to believe that today 771 million people do not have clean water and 1.7 billion do not have a decent toilet – around 1 in 5 of the world’s population. Every two minutes a child under five dies from diarrheal diseases caused by poor water and sanitation. 

Join WaterAid as our Programme Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

• Contract type: Fixed Term
• Employment type: Full-time
• Working hours week:39.5
• Location: Tamale/Bongo

The Programme Manager, Universal Access and Sustainable WASH, plays a critical role in driving WaterAid’s strategic ambition to achieve universal access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). This position leads the design, implementation, and oversight of WASH programs, ensuring their growth, effectiveness, and sustainability. The role is responsible for providing technical leadership, managing program performance, and overseeing the overall program budget to ensure resources are utilized effectively and deliver maximum impact.

With a focus on program growth, the Programme Manager identifies opportunities for scaling up interventions and integrating system-strengthening approaches. They ensure efficient program operations by aligning activities with WaterAid’s strategic priorities and national development goals. Additionally, the role drives sector support activities such as influencing policy, building capacity, and documenting lessons learned to enhance sector impact.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and have the right skills and attributes, click on apply to download the full Job Description and send your application, consisting of a letter of interest using the link supplied in the JD.

Deadline 22 January 2024

Please note: to apply for this role you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in Ghana.

Only candidates shortlisted for interviewing will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date for applications. 

Responsibilities:

Strategic Oversight and Policy Alignment:

• Lead the design and implementation of Universal WASH programs and projects, ensuring the delivery of sustainable, inclusive, and scalable WASH services.
• Provide technical leadership on WASH system strengthening, including sector assessments, planning, financing, and policy alignment.
• Contribute strategic insights to the development and review of the Country Strategy to align WASH programming with national priorities and WaterAid’s vision.

Program and Project Management:

• Manage the full lifecycle of Sub-National Universal Access programs and projects, ensuring compliance with WaterAid’s standards, values, and donor requirements.
• Ensure projects achieve high technical quality by adhering to national best practices and WaterAid’s Program Quality Standards.
• Embed cross-cutting themes such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Gender Equality, and Social Inclusion in all phases of projects and team operations.
• Strengthen and maintain systems for project and program performance monitoring, ensuring continuous improvement and timely reporting.

Team Leadership and Talent Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and support team members to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of direct reports and staff under Aim 1.
• Build team capacity to ensure they are equipped to deliver high-quality WASH programming.

To be successful, you’ll need to have: 

Essential Skills 

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field such as Development Planning, Public Administration, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Water Resources Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of professional experience in WASH programming, or development roles within international development organizations or government agencies, with a focus on designing and managing impactful programs.
• Advanced knowledge across all WASH sub-disciplines and a proven ability to lead and manage complex, multi-year rural and urban water, sanitation, and hygiene programs using systems-strengthening approaches.
• Extensive experience in designing and managing large-scale development programs, particularly those funded by major donors (e.g., USAID, FCDO, GAC), ensuring compliance with technical and financial requirements.
• Strong ability to translate strategic visions into actionable work plans, ensuring the delivery of sustainable and scalable program outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, negotiate, and build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including governments, donors, NGOs, and communities, to drive program objectives.
• Proven capacity to inspire, mentor, and lead diverse, cross-functional teams in achieving high performance, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Creative and forward-thinking approach to tackling challenges and identifying innovative solutions that improve program impact and efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic and challenging environments, with a focus on flexibility, perseverance, and proactive decision-making.
• Proficiency in MS Office, web conferencing tools, and information management systems, with the ability to leverage ICT tools like GIS, mWater, and Power BI for project tracking and reporting.

Click on ‘Apply’ to download the job description.

We’re looking for people who share a commitment to our vision. We’re looking for people with an appreciation and respect for different people and ideas, and the energy and expertise to help tackle the most important challenges.

In return, you can expect to get inspiration from the change you help make happen, a sense of belonging and the feeling of being part of a global community. You will also experience stimulation and fulfilment, the chance to grow, and space to be yourself at your best. This is our pledge to you.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for abuse (of power, privilege or trust), inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, harassment, bullying or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of the communities in which we work, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. 

We celebrate the diversity of our staff, partners and everyone with whom we work to create a culture where everyone feels respected, included and can be their best. 

WaterAid is an equal opportunity and is committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, inclusion and fairness. We welcome applications from all. Should you have a disability or special needs and require additional assistance with your application, please contact us.

If a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the role, they will be guaranteed an interview. 

No recruitment agencies please.