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About Kinship:

If you’re passionate about purpose – real change for real people, then now is a good time to join us. We are Kinship.

We support grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, other family members and friends who step up to raise children when their parents can’t.

Our vision is for a society where every kinship family has the recognition, value and support they need and deserve.

What you need to know about this role:

We know kinship carers are strong, capable and fiercely determined to ensure they get what they need to support their kinship family. And we want to support them to feel confident and empowered to do that. A new training contract with the Department for Education will support this outcome.

This role is pivotal in supporting kinship carers to understand what being a kinship carer actually means, what choices are available to them and how to access the information and advice they need for their kinship families in England.

You’ll lead and facilitate our introductory training workshops for kinship carers, alongside a kinship experienced colleague.

You’ll be part of a team delivering regional roadshows across the country. You’ll help facilitate on the day, presenting to kinship carers across England. Alongside roadshows you’ll deliver introductory training at local peer support groups. You will also provide line management to our Kinship Experienced In Person Facilitator.

You’ll join a new team – Advice, Training and Information who will be resolute about creating a positive and impactful learning experience for all kinship carers in England.

A strong facilitator and communicator, you will need to be great at presenting content to kinship carers. You’ll need to calm under pressure and able to deliver exceptional in person workshops and training to small and large audiences.

Being interactive, engaging and able to read the room are essentials for this role. You’ll be curious – and always thinking about how you can improve your delivery and the experience for kinship carers. We’re building a team who is open, focussed on the needs of kinship carers and who are looking to continuously and positively improve.

As part of this new training service, you’ll receive all the training and development to support you to succeed in this role. This may include overnight stays as part of induction and training.

This is a role that will need to travel and we’re happy to discuss how this could work best if you have kinship caring responsibilities. 

In this role you will: 

Co-delivering exceptional in person introductory roadshows to kinship carers in England (16 over a 12-month period) as part of a delivery team.

Leading exceptional in person introductory workshops to peer support groups in England (individual target - 20 plus over a 12-month period).

An in-depth understanding of kinship care in England (we’ll provide training and support).

Consistent approach across training experiences, following manualisation processes.

Effectively facilitating roundtable discussions (as part of the roadshow format).

Supporting consultation events with kinship carers to support co-design of the service.

Ensuring KPIs for service delivery (including feedback and evaluation) are met including kinship carer experiences (90% service user satisfaction).

Ongoing continuous development of training resources and delivery using insight, data and participation from kinship carers.

Consitent approach across training experiences, following manualisation processes.

Ensuring training is accessible and adapted as required.

Be comfortable being a ‘face’ for the service in promotion, in person and for online resources.

Take part in creating online content, including being confident in front of the camera to produce video and verbal content to add to our online resources, advice and guidance.

Contribute to online resources as required.

Take accountability for using Salesforce effectively as our case management system to support service delivery learning, high performance and evaluation. Ensure excellent administration in your delivery, keeping to deadlines.

Work closely with Advice Service, Peer Support Service and Programmes teams to create onward referral pathways.

Work with local authority partners to create regional content for in person introductory training workshops at peer support groups.

Ensure tone of voice, language and brand are inline with Kinship guidelines. Contribute positive active learning and proactively create opportunities to understand kinship carers needs for training (using learning logs).

Contribute to case studies demonstrating impact of training service alongside ongoing insight to influence policy and campaigning development.

Actively contribute to a delivering high performance across the team. Commitment to personal development.

Live the Kinship values and behaviours daily, embedding collaboration and learning with others across the organisation as part of your role.

Management and supervision:

Line manage and supervise Kinship Experienced In Person Training Facilitator. Set clear objectives to achieve targets and outcomes.

Actively encourage personal development and learning. Increase efficiencies and impact across the team.

Ensure good team induction processes and systems are in place. Role model Kinship values.

Skills:  

Substantial experience delivering engaging in-person training and workshops for diverse audiences, or transferable skills which demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.

High quality and professional in-person facilitation skills, or transferable skills which demonstrate excellent communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrable experience of holding clear boundaries and managing unforeseen circumstances (like disruptive behaviour) within training contexts, or transferable skills which demonstrate your ability to manage boundaries and unforeseen circumstances in a professional context.

Proven experience of delivering training workshops which deliver impact and learning outcomes for participants, or transferable skills which demonstrate your ability to deliver positive outcomes in a professional context.

Experience of working with communities with different levels of digital literacy. Ability to develop in-depth subject knowledge (kinship care for example) to deliver consistent and up to date content.

Excellent written, verbal and visual communications with high attention to detail, representing Kinship and this new training service with conviction and professionalism.

Equality and Diversity

Kinship is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process and we will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, sex, gender reassignment, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

For this role we are actively seeking applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented at senior management levels in the charity.

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.   

• £23,842 FTE (Outside of London); £25,848 FTE (London) Pro-rata
• 21 hours
• Permanent  
• Farringdon (London), Bristol or home-based/hybrid 
• Closing date: 13th October 2024  
• Interviews will be held online (Teams) on 21st & 22nd October  

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

About the role

We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail, transferrable customer service skills and experience of working with complex personal data to join our Volunteering Team.

The main purpose of this role is to ensure the best possible volunteer experience and that Young Lives vs Cancer holds and maintains appropriate records and data on our volunteers in line with volunteering best practice, safer recruitment and GDPR. 

 Accurate data is critical to the safe delivery of volunteering. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining volunteer records on relevant systems including database and our Learner Management System and overseeing volunteer recruitment and on-boarding ensuring compliance with minimum standards and reporting as appropriate. 

This role interacts with stakeholders across the whole of the organisation and is often the first point of contact for volunteering process and procedures.

What will I be doing? 

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in our Role Details document. 

• Supporting the full volunteering life-cycle including recruitment, on boarding, training, reward & recognition
• Managing and responding to volunteer enquires; escalating/signposting as appropriate and ensuring records are maintained
• Maintaining and developing the Volunteer Management Guidance Hub; ensuring colleagues are able to self-serve wherever possible 
• Offering support and guidance, signposting to resources to facilitate a consistently excellent volunteer experience
• Working with key stakeholders including Income Generation, Governance & Assurance, Services and Insight to report against compliance and governance requirements
• Leading on streamlining and standardising current processes to enable sustainable and strategic growth 

What do I need?  

A great team ethic is really important in this role as you will maximise volunteer potential for Young Lives vs Cancer. This role sits within the ‘People & Culture’ directorate and we need someone with natural customer service skills and a drive for continuous improvement.  

Experience within a similar role, or within the charity sector, would be great but we know that a lot of the most important skills in this role are easily transferable from another sector. We want the right person and we will invest in training the right candidate.

The skills we are looking for in this role are:  

• Data/detail driven
• Office 365
• Great communicator 
• Team work & collaboration
• Pro-active nature  

What will I gain? 

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

• Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage
• Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Great family/caring leave entitlements
• Enhanced pension 
• Access to our employee savings scheme 

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it. 

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy on our website will tell you more.

Accessibility

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.  Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Management Accountant

Permanent Contract
Job Ref: V522
Hours/Days per week: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000  
Start date: ASAP
Location: Homebased
Closing date: 11th October 2024
Interview date and Location: W/C 14th October, online

Volunteering Matters

At Volunteering Matters we use volunteering’s unique power to bring people together and build stronger, more resilient communities across the UK.

We bring people together to resolve some of society’s most complex issues.  From social isolation and loneliness; improving health and wellbeing; building skills, confidence, and opportunity; to ensuring young people can become change makers in their community, the impact that we make is great.  And we won’t stop until everyone in the UK has the opportunity to thrive. 

People-led and impact driven, we are a national charity that is deeply embedded in local areas across the UK.  We operate in five regions: London and the South East; Wales and the West of England; East of England; the Midlands and North West England; and Scotland and North East England.  We also have an Employee Volunteering Team with over 25 years’ experience, acting as a broker to provide tailor-made solutions to employers. We turn local knowledge and energy into action and progress, building stronger communities and a better future for all.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team.  We’re changing the way we work to meet new ambitions and make sure our impact continues to grow alongside out business. 

Role Purpose

The Finance Manager is key to managing the daily operations of the finance team to ensure that all aspects of the finance function operate successfully. Responsible for the production of the monthly management accounts in a timely manner and assisting with the budgeting and reforecasting work during the year.

The Finance Manager will provide assistance to the finance team and offer support on all finance related matters within the team and to non finance colleagues.

The Finance Manager will assist the Director of Corporate Services with the preparation of the annual accounts and liaise with the external auditors during the annual audit process.

The Finance Manager will encourage their reports to foster a strong team environment, share knowledge with colleagues and collaborate on tasks. This will create and promote flexible multi-functional working practices to support and provide role cover during periods of absence and tight deadlines.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver the day to day general finance processes
• Support the Head of Finance by providing accurate and timely monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain and update the Business Central software and expenses system
• Design and establish management account reporting packs, budgets and reforecast reports
• Process and post nominal ledger journal entries and reconcile payroll journals
• Assist with the financial year end and audit process
• Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure adequate disclosure for reporting
• Provide support with funder reporting as required by delivery and core colleague

Skills Required

• Proven experience and knowledge of finance procedures required for monthly and annual reporting required
• Extremely proficient in all aspects of finance, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Proven knowledge of SORP and charity regulations required
• Methodical approach to work and required to have good attention to detail
• Working knowledge of HMRC and charity regulatory requirements
• Must have the ability to manage own work to meet deadlines
• Strong interest in finance systems and databases
• Must demonstrate commitment to own personal development and team building
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver finance information to non-finance colleagues
• Excellent approachable team member with proven skills of judgement and discretion
• Proven experience of supporting a Head of Finance role and ability to deputise at the higher level required

Experience Required

• Experience of working within finance and knowledge of finance processes
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 Business Central software

Qualifications

• Due to the technical nature of the finance functions, statutory reporting requirements and compliance with charity legislation, a recognised accountancy qualification will be required, such as CIMA, ACCA, CA or equivalent.
• Consideration will be given to part qualified with commitment to gaining final qualification.

Relevant experience and values alignment is just as important for this role along with the specific qualifications.

Other

The post is home based. The postholder will require good internet access to enable remote working, and a suitable home office space. I.T. equipment and infrastructure will be supplied.

There may be the requirement to travel to in person team meetings when required.

PVG/DBS

This role does not require full DBS/ PVG clearance.

Our Values & Way of Working:

In all that we do, we embrace a philosophy of ‘Freedom within a Framework’ and are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups. 

Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments: 

We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the “Experience/Skills” section of this advert.

To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your application.

We have also committed to the following pledges which positively encompass our recruitment and selection processes and methodology: The Promise, Show The Salary, Salary History. 

GDPR Statement 

If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to 6 months.  We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.   

Philanthropic Partnerships Assistant, Global Greengrants Fund

Application Closing Date: 7 October 2024

Location: Remote or hybrid working within the UK; individuals will be required to attend episodic in-person office days in London as needed and prescribed by the organisation. This role requires applicants to be able to show that they have the right to work in the UK.

Term: full time - 35 hours a week

Organisation: Global Greengrants Fund UK

Salary: Salaries at Global Greengrants Fund UK (GGF UK) are dependent on applicable salary scales, internal pay policies including equity considerations and budget. Due to the ways in which salary negotiations perpetuate existing structural inequities, GGF UK has moved away from salary negotiation processes for any candidate. Our best offer for this position is £35,000 per annum

Benefits: We have improved our benefits package and we now offer 10% employer’s pension contribution, remote and flexible remote working, generous family and sick leave, employee assistance programme, health and life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund:

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations around the world working to address environmental and social justice in over 160 countries.  GGF applies a participatory and decentralised model in making grants to grassroots groups through regional and thematic boards of advisors, global partner networks and independent funds, to support grassroots environmental and social justice action.

Global Greengrants Fund comprises two organisations located in the USA, Global Greengrants Fund Inc (established in 1993), and Global Greengrants Fund UK (established in 2012). The two organisations work closely together with a shared grantmaking programme and strategic collaboration at the senior leadership level. GGF UK consists of thirteen staff members working on fundraising and influencing philanthropy; finance; communications; and operations, with all of these functions operating autonomously but in close collaboration with their US counterpart functions.

In 2024, Global Greengrants Fund is amid a strategic journey in which we collectively centre our values, including diversity, equity and inclusion, and organisational care in our work, and to rediscover our identity and potential after 30 years of work. We have experienced tremendous growth over the past two years and we are thoughtfully, yet rapidly, growing our annual grantmaking, our philanthropic advocacy, and our global partnerships and collaborations to new levels. This includes creating a globally networked learning organisation and transforming our organisational culture to be more collaborative and self-steering – we call this our transformational journey. The Programme Funding Manager needs to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with these transformations and can remain flexible, steady, and adaptable.

The Role

The Philanthropic Partnerships Assistant plays an important role in supporting the financial sustainability objectives of GGF UK. The postholder is responsible for managing a portfolio of trust and foundations partnerships giving up to $200,000 per year, and will also be responsible for stewarding our portfolio of individual giving supporters donating up to £10,000 per year. The role also contributes to GGF UK’s communications activity in collaboration with our global Communications function, as well as contributing to ensuring that the organisation’s fundraising activity is supported with robust infrastructure and processes.

The position reports to the Head of Philanthropic Partnerships, and works closely with colleagues across Global Greengrants Fund UK and Global Greengrants Fund Inc.

The candidate profile.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in fundraising from trusts, foundations, and/or individual donors, ideally within environmental, international, or rights-based organisations. They will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and time management skills, effectively prioritising tasks to deliver excellent results within a complex, varied, and time-sensitive workload.

With excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, the candidate will have a proven ability to create compelling proposals, presentations, reports, and other materials. They will possess strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Google Apps, and collaboration tools like Trello and Slack, along with experience using Salesforce or other CRM systems. The candidate will have a strong understanding of and commitment to environmental and social justice, with some knowledge of the issues addressed by Global Greengrants Fund. Additionally, they will have experience working with diverse global communities in a virtual environment.

The ideal candidate will be committed to shifting power in philanthropy, promoting trust-based and power-shifting approaches to philanthropy and grantmaking. The candidate will have a strong understanding of and commitment to environmental and social justice, aligning with the issues Global Greengrants Fund addresses. Additionally, they will excel in building strong alliances with diverse constituencies and managing complex relationships, having experience working with diverse communities worldwide, particularly in a virtual setting.

The right candidate will understand Global Greengrants Fund’s core values and be committed to the guiding principles and mission of Global Greengrants Fund and ensure they uphold them in the way they take up the responsibilities of the role. They will value transparency and accountability, demonstrating strong critical thinking, strategic risk management, and the ability to influence and resolve differences across boundaries. With a high degree of self-awareness and insight, the candidate will excel in building strong interpersonal relationships, both within and outside the organisation, and possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills.

How to apply:

Applications need to be submitted through GGF UK’s job platform by 7 October 2024 at 23:00 GMT. You will be required to complete a set of screening questions and upload a current CV. You will need to submit these in English. If you’re intrigued by this position but feel like you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply. 

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our team is critical to our success. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Family Support Coordinator

£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Company car for front line care posts

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

About Us

Founded in 2007, KHULA Education is an award-winning South African NGO working in partnership with rural schools and underserved communities in deep rural South Africa to ensure children and youth can access a quality education and economic opportunity.

Over the past 17 years, KHULA has transformed schools that were previously failing into schools that compete at the national level; supported hundreds of young people to access tertiary education opportunities; and helped hundreds more on the path to employment. Each year, we support over 6,500 children, youth and more than 300 teachers. 

About the Role

We are seeking to recruit a creative and ambitious Fundraising and Communications Officer.

As our reach and impact has increased significantly in recent years, so has our income, and this new role has been created in response to that demand.  This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser who wants to widen, or consolidate, their knowledge and experience of fundraising, in an international context, as well as gain communications experience.

We are a very small team so the role will cover a breadth of funding streams, with a particular focus on Trusts and Foundations, High Value Donors, and Events, both special and community.  It is therefore important that you have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and solid experience of crafting successful funding applications.  You will also need excellent planning and organisational skills.

The role can, to some extent, be shaped by the skills and experience of the successful candidate, but it is likely to include the following responsibilities.

 Key Responsibilities

• Steward, retain and grow the support of our existing donor portfolio: KHULA has an existing portfolio of donors including trusts, foundations, corporates, major donors, individual and regular givers, the majority of whom are based in the UK or South Africa. Alongside the Director of Fundraising and Communications, the post holder will be responsible for managing these relationships, including bespoke reporting for trusts and major donors and taking responsibility for their own portfolio of donors.
• Donor prospecting and new business: researching and generating new donor leads as well as acting on opportunities provided by our Board and others, converting prospects into supporters of our programmes.
• ​​External communications: working alongside the Director of Fundraising and Communications, assisting in the creation of our quarterly e-newsletter and the Annual Report, managing our social media channels, in addition to other ad hoc external communications.
• Events: supporting our community and events fundraisers and assisting with the organisation of occasional special events, alongside Board members.
• Fundraising innovation: assisting in the development of creative campaigns to increase donations/recruit lapsed donors, developing products and offerings.
• Financial management and admin: maintaining our donor database and contributing to fundraising budgets and forecasts. 

Person Specification

Experience of working in a smaller charity and team is beneficial as this is a very hands-on role, covering a wide range of responsibilities.

We are particularly interested to hear from candidates who demonstrate most/all of the following attributes:

• A proven, demonstrable track record of submitting successful funding applications.
• Experience in successfully fundraising from one or more of trusts, foundations, high value donors and corporates.
• Experience of community and events fundraising, including promoting events and supporting participants.
• Excellent communication writing skills.
• Personal or professional experience of a range of social media channels.
• Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office, Mailchimp, CRM systems (we use Donorfy))
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with a largely virtual team 

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS HOME BASED BUT REQUIRES THE POST HOLDER TO ATTEND REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS IN PERSON, IN LONDON. 

The role will involve developing and nurturing relationships with those who own, manage, design or have an interest in green infrastructure by proactively facilitating our networks and supporter activities to engender more effective and collaborative working, knowledge sharing, and connection.

This is a great role for someone who is excited by working with senior stakeholders across London who play an active role in maintaining and enhancing London’s green spaces.

The successful candidate will be a confident ambassador for the charity, and capable of building long term partnerships. The post holder will need to use their initiative, creativity and proven partnership building skills to enable the charity to expand and maximise the impact of its existing networks, support internal and external development, and plan and coordinate supporter-focused activities.

As part of a small charity, the successful candidate will need to be a team player, ready and willing to respond and adapt to opportunities and challenges, working closely with the rest of the Parks for London team and trustees.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver and enhance our network and engagement programme to support green space owners and managers
• Support and coordinate the administration and delivery of a range of virtual and in-person network meetings and events
• Identify and develop relationships with potential new supporters 
• Support the identification, and engagement of new audiences who could benefit from our work
• Identify and develop relationships with potential collaborators with whom we can work in partnership with, to maximise our capacity and expand our reach
• Support the sustainability of the charity by driving and maximising existing income streams as well as identifying and delivering new opportunities for income generation
• Represent Parks for London at events and wider engagement opportunities, and promote the interests of the charity, our services, and our supporters
• Keep abreast of local, regional, national and international funding opportunities to identify opportunities for both the charity and those in our networks
• Contribute to the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Parks for London and our services
• Play an active role in strategic reviews, business planning, and contribute to the wider thinking and planning of the charity
• Carry out other duties and activities as agreed with the Executive Director

Applicants should be based in or near London to attend regular meetings and events commensurate with the role.

We thank all applicants for applying and their interest in the role. Those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted by the week closing 11th October, if you do not hear from us by then please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Details about how to apply can be found on our website, please use the link provided.

We have an exciting opportunity for an established and highly motivated Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team, and who will be responsible for providing financial leadership, control and planning for the organisation.

Victim Support is the leading charity in England and Wales that supports people affected by crime and traumatic incidents. We provide personalised support to help people manage after crime and feel safer through a combination of dedicated specialist services as well as on-line support. We also ensure victims know their rights and we campaign to make them stronger.

Each year we offer information and support to almost 800,000 people and 153,000 received tailored support from our dedicated, skilled support workers and volunteers, Independent Domestic Abuse advisors and Independent Sexual Violence advisors. We are a truly independent organisation that delivers our services both through local teams embedded in the communities in which they live and work, as well as nationally through services such as the National Homicide Service, our 24/7 Support line, our live chat service and our on-line self-help platform, My Support Space.

This year we celebrate our 50th anniversary. As we look ahead to the future, we will continue to deliver the highest quality services to those that need them. We will give victims a voice and a platform to create change and reform in a deeply broken criminal justice system. We will listen, adapt and improve, giving victims options and flexibility in how they access our support, reflecting the changing ways we all live our lives.

In order to achieve our vision we need a highly capable Director of Finance to build and improve on our high-performing finance function and to drive forward operational excellence.

Reporting directly into the CEO, you will be responsible for developing and implementing our financial strategy, long-term financial planning, and developing commercial strategies to maximise income and operating contribution. You will also have responsibility of cash management, risk management and governance. You will be the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) for the organisation and will lead on Property and Procurement.

This is a varied and exciting role which will provide you with the opportunity of leading a well-established team of professionals, reporting on the financial performance of the organisation together with providing analysis, advice and support to facilitate decision making to deliver sound financial management.

You will be a qualified accountant, and will need to demonstrate:

· Proven experience in a leadership role;

· Experience at Board level and ability to work in collaboration with Trustees and colleagues;

· Understanding and experience of strategic risk management, finance audit and internal controls

You will be a confident, energetic and engaging individual with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of sustainable growth and excellent service delivery. You will have excellent communication skills and confidence to operate at the highest levels. A commitment to Victim Support’s purpose, vision, values and ethos is essential. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference. 

If you believe you have the skills and qualities to provide the exceptional leadership we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

We are strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our organisation and welcome applications from all sectors and backgrounds.

Recruitment timetable:

Application deadline: Sunday  13th October

Shortlisting: approx. Wednesday 16th October

First stage interviews:                    w/c 21st October

Second stage interviews:               2/c 4th November

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement via the link by Sunday 13th October

 For an informal conversation about the role please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Rosemary Pini of Allen Lane via the agency website.

Job title: Programme Officer

Reports to: UK Programme Manager

Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week); 12-months, fixed term contract (possibility for extension, subject to funding)

Location: Remote, UK-based (with possibility of occasional travel within the UK)

Salary: £25,000

Benefits:

● 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with additional office closure between Christmas and New Year

● Pension scheme

● Training and development opportunities

 Introduction

THINK EQUAL is a global education initiative with a mission to ensure that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) becomes a mandatory subject for all children in early years settings globally. SEL is the process through which knowledge, attitudes, values and skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, self-awareness, self-regulation, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making are developed.

SEL helps young people to:

•  build and maintain psychological resources;

•  know themselves and their emotions and to engage in positive relationships;

•  make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly;

•  learn self-regulation and avoid negative behaviours;

•  undo gender stereotypes and be gender equal;

•  have self-worth, confidence and the right to voice and agency; and

•  transition into ambitious and empowered young adults.

To support educators and governments to achieve this mission, THINK EQUAL has developed a global SEL Programme for 3-6 years-olds. The Programme is constructed around narrative children’s books, lesson plans and teaching resources which provide the concrete tools educators need to teach SEL in a low-cost and adaptable format.

The THINK EQUAL Programme has a global presence across six continents and has undergone three RCT trials in contexts as varied as Colombia, Botswana and Australia. There is a growing demand from other countries for the THINK EQUAL Programme and the organisation is now strengthening its team to be able to respond to this demand.

Purpose of the Role

Working at the forefront of Think Equal’s mission to bring the ‘missing subject’ to the hearts and minds of children in the UK, the role of the UK Programmes Officer would be to ensure the successful delivery of the Think Equal programme across early years classrooms in the UK and support the Business Development team regarding potential expansion of the programme into new areas. Working within the dynamic Global Programmes team alongside dedicated UK-focused colleagues, this role is highly motivating, and requires great organisation and communication skills as well as an enthusiastic, solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

Programme support

Support and coordinate the delivery of the Think Equal programme across  UK projects. This includes:

○ Planning and delivering information sessions, launch events and other events engaging Think Equal practitioners in both online and in-person.

○ Enrolling new practitioners into the Think Equal training platform as they sign-up to the Think Equal programme.

○ Supporting in organising and the implementation of the Think Equal programmes in the UK.

○ Supporting and communicating with the TE classrooms teachers to ensure fidelity and high quality of implementation.

○ Building relationships with key stakeholders including nursery workers, primary teachers, primary heads, local authorities.

○ Effectively and efficiently updating, reporting, and analysing relevant data relating to projects.

○ Planning and leading Focus Groups with participating practitioners.

○ Arranging and attending occasional on-site visits to participating schools, reviewing fidelity to the Think Equal model, and programme impact.

○ Collecting and managing feedback from participating schools/settings with a view to contributing to Think Equal marketing, adhering to Data Sharing laws.

Other duties

● Liaising with the Business Development team regarding potential expansion of Think Equal in the UK.

● Supporting the UK Manager with the relationships with Local Authorities to further expand the Think Equal programme either within the area or beyond.

● Undertake research-based tasks relating to UK programme growth, funding opportunities or project development.

● Undertake any other reasonable initiative and or activity as required to support other members of the team.

● Participate in occasional in-person UK team meetings.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential:

● Experience of planning and/delivering workshops or presentations

● Experience working to deadlines, establishing priorities in a multi-layered workload

● Experience in administration and data management

Desirable:

● Experience in a business development or fundraising role

● Experience working in a small to medium sized charity

● Experience working in or with the UK education sector, ideally early years’ classrooms

● Experience working for a Local Authority

● Experience of Project/Programme coordination

Qualifications and skills

● Undergraduate degree or equivalent

● Proficient technology skills, including a strong ability to use Microsoft (including Excel, PowerPoint and Word), as well as Google suite

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills - able to interact with different audiences and all levels of people

● Excellent verbal and written communication skills

● Ability to establish and maintain constructive professional relationships and perform effectively as a member of a team

● Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise work and meet tight deadlines

Knowledge and understanding

● An understanding of the UK education sector, including systems and frameworks in place to support staff and ensure effective learning outcomes

● Exhibit passion and excitement about the mission of the work and have a can-do attitude

● Works with independent flair, using strong initiative alongside honouring the core values of the organisation

● Working collaboratively within a growing organisation

● Understanding and practice of the values of inclusivity, equality and diversity

Other

● Eligible to work in the UK

● Willingness to work flexibly to accommodate occasional duties outside of working hours (time can be reclaimed in lieu)

● In possession of, or able to secure, an enhanced DBS check

● Support the vision, values and objectives of the organisation

● Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post

Deadline to Apply – Sunday 13 October 2024 23:59 

Join Addiction Family Support

Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

The Role: Bereavement Support Worker

As a Bereavement Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals affected by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.

This role offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely or in person, depending on the needs of the service and your own availability. Bereavement Support Workers operate within a flexible rota system to ensure those in need of support receive timely and consistent care.

Responsibilities:

• Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction.
• Provide information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
• Respond to inquiries and offer structured emotional support through helplines or support groups, following guidelines and safeguarding practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.

Ongoing Support

As a Bereavement Support Worker, you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide.

Join Our Team of Change-Makers

Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.

Be Part of Something Special

Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.

Join an Award-Winning Journey

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.

The deadline for submitting applications is 4.00pm Friday 11 October 2024.

Interviews will be held Tuesday 15 October 2024.

Volunteer Network Lead - South

Location: Home based
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000
Hours: 35 hours
Department: Business support
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy and numeracy levels amongst people in prison?

Our three year strategy is proving to be effective, with improvements and expansions to our delivery model and a renewed vision and mission. We want to continue to develop and grow. To support this, we are recruiting for a Volunteer Network Lead to join our Volunteer Hub team. This is an exciting time to join Shannon Trust and we are seeking a proactive, committed, and enthusiastic individual to join our team and help us continue our journey.

Reporting directly to the National Volunteering Manager, you will champion volunteering throughout the organisation, managing our volunteer network across our South region.  You will have experience of volunteer engagement and management underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include being passionate about volunteerism, a comprehensive understanding of best practices in volunteer engagement, determination and an innovative problem-solving approach. We want to hear from applicants who can lead, drive performance and who are as committed to the cause as we are.

This is a home-based role but does require occasional travel around the UK including overnight stays.

Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.

We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. 

Closing date: 27 October. Please note, the role will close early if we find a suitable applicant.
Interviews to be held on a rolling schedule – successful applicants will be sent interview questions in advance with notice to prepare.

REF-217114

Metro has been improving the quality of life for blind and partially sighted people for 50 years through sport and social activities. We recently won The Kings Award for Voluntary Services, the equivalent of an MBE for charities and the highest recognition a charity can receive. We are looking for a self motivated Fundraiser with good communication skills to join our charity, working closely with the CEO to develop and update the fundraising strategy in order to sustain good income generation. Some travel may be required to attend meetings or sporting activities.

Location: Remote

Hours: 0.6 FTE / 3 days per week, flexible working available however Wednesday afternoons is a core time for BE wide meetings.

Pay: “Head of” band £42,394 FTE, pro rata £25,436.40 

Contract type: Fixed term, maternity cover starting December 2024, running until November 2025, with a possibility of month by month extensions thereafter

Reports to: Managing Director

About Beyond Equality

Beyond Equality works with men and boys towards gender equality, inclusive communities, healthier relationships and better mental wellbeing. We have a range of activities, centering on a range of interactive group workshops that have reached 100,000 people in schools, universities, sports teams, workplaces and community organisations, as well as research and expert advice, external communications and professional development training. 

Our Values

Beyond Equality takes a positive and compassionate approach to working with men and boys, helping each person improve their wellbeing as well as finding their role in building a safer and more equitable future for others. We are an intersectional feminist organisation. We realise change can require direct challenge to some engrained power structures and biases. We know that this challenge can be sensitive and destabilising, and is best handled with compassion and care. We take the same approach to our internal team dynamics, placing a high priority on mutual respect and support. We are evidence based, drawing upon best practice, collaborating with leading researchers from several fields, and always working to ensure our practices are as impactful as possible. 

Our Ideal Candidate

This role is responsible for the implementation and oversight of all internal operations appropriate for a small charity.

Our ideal candidate will be process-driven and work in a methodical manner. They will be able to ensure that the organisation’s internal development projects are well mapped out, delegated and progress in line with timelines. As part of the senior management team, they will bring structure & organisation to the team, learning how to implement and adapt processes to work with the different requirements of our projects. They will be a strong communicator, and capable of teaching various stakeholders how to work within new organisational frameworks. They will be able to use reporting structures and feedback mechanisms to ensure effective operations. However, they will be able to tailor these appropriately to the time resource available to our team. They will be an effective communicator in team meetings.

Responsibilities

• Internal Operations management

  • Decision making, insight & management of all activities using Trello

  • Delegation & collaboration with Executive Assistant on Internal Operations related work (Internal Comms, Policy administration, IT Support)

  • Ensuring smooth running of the following areas;

    • Internal Communications

    • Reporting

    • CRM (Salesforce)

    • IT Support

    • Policy

    • Procedure

      • GDPR

      • Health & Safety

      • Safeguarding

      • Staff Wellbeing

• Reporting

  • Preparing departmental reporting dashboards (google sheets)

  • Supporting department managers to set up data collection for feeding in to reporting dashboards

  • Attendance at monthly Finance meetings

  • Updating monthly dashboards with finance data

  • Monthly meetings with Department Managers/Heads of departments (x6) focused upon KPIs across finance, reach and quality.

• CRM (Salesforce)

  • General Salesforce administration

  • Collaborating with all departments to ensure user needs are met

  • Modifying salesforce system to meet user needs

  • Setting up reports

  • Setting up dashboards

  • Training & ongoing support of salesforce users

  • Monthly housekeeping & support meetings with each department

• Policy

  • Creation and maintenance of Policy creation & update process

  • Monthly policy work planning with executive assistant

  • Management of controlled documents

  • Creation of new policies

  • Update of existing policies

  • Training staff on policies

• Procedure

  • Creation and maintenance of procedures based on policy requirements

  • Training staff on procedures

  • Delegation & accountability of staff holding actions

  • Domestic Abuse Procedure

    • Monitoring of the Support Request form

  • Additional responsibilities as required.

    • Improving procedures & ensuring all policies have adequate procedures to support them is a key area of improvement within Internal Operations, and additional procedure responsibilities will arise as policies move through the update process.

• Meetings & general staff responsibilities

  • Attendance at weekly casual social drop-ins (optional)

  • Attendance at All Staff meetings (monthly)

  • Attendance at Senior Staff meeting (monthly/quarterly)

  • Attendance at Trustee meeting as requested by Managing Director

  • Impact, Quality & Learning

    • Contribution to resources as requested

    • Engagement with internal learning resources

  • Policies

    • Follow all BE policies

Skills

• Highly organised

• Attention to detail

• Strong time management skills

• Strong administration skills

• Strong communication skills

• Personable, able to balance compassion and accountability

• Responsible

• Proactive

• Able to manage your own and others workload

• Able to deliver work in a timely manner

• Able to delegate and hold team accountable

• Consistent/good experience with;

  • Salesforce administration

  • Trello

  • Google sheets

• Previous experience in relevant areas;

  • Charity sector

  • Operations

  • Salesforce administration

Application Process

To apply for this role please send your CV and a cover letter.

Your cover letter needs to be a structured letter addressing your core strengths and experience for the role, and each of the key areas of responsibility (max 150 words per area);

• Charity operations management

• Reporting

• CRM management

• Policies

• Procedures

Please also demonstrate your values alignment with Beyond Equality (max 150 words)

Deadline: Please send applications by end of day 16th of October

Provisional timeline: Applications will be reviewed by the end of October, with interviews held wc 11th November.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview. There will be two rounds of interview, round 1) focusing on competency for the role, and 2) focusing on values alignment.

Equal Opportunities Statement 

Beyond Equality strives to be an inclusive employer. We want to provide a working environment, and a recruitment and hiring process, that is welcoming, accessible and supportive for everybody - including and especially those who are marginalised in society. With this in mind, we’ve worked to create an application and recruitment process that is as straightforward and transparent as possible. 

We welcome applicants with non-traditional educational backgrounds, and only ask for degree-level qualifications where this is absolutely necessary for a role. We appreciate the value of varied experience and fresh perspectives - if you are not sure whether you are qualified or experienced enough for a role, but you think you meet the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway. 

We particularly welcome applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people, women, new or expectant parents/carers and disabled people. 

We aim to share most interview questions and tasks five working days in advance of the interview to give applicants time to prepare, with extra time available for disabled applicants upon request. If there is anything else we can do to make the application and/or interview process more accessible for you, we want to hear about it, and will do our best to meet your requirements - please reach out via the contact email address in the job pack for the role you are applying for and tell us what you need.

We are a diverse organisation and we appreciate the value of lived experience. When our team members want to draw on their own lived experience to inform aspects of their work, we do our best to support them - but we’ll never expect or require you to draw on your own experiences if you don’t want to, or to do extra work on the basis of any aspect of your identity. 

We are delighted to be launching the Social Impact Fast Track, a two-year career and leadership development programme which will enable you to develop as a future leader within consulting and evaluation in the education sector.

About ImpactEd Group

ImpactEd Group supports education and purpose-driven organisations to maximise their potential. We do this by helping our partners to be consistently impactful and operationally sustainable. ImpactEd Group is made up of ImpactEd Consulting and its specialist practices, ImpactEd Evaluation, ImpactEd Philanthropy and our most recent practice ImpactEd Data and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on our domain expertise and technical skills in these areas, ImpactEd Group aims to be the first port of call for leaders across the education ecosystem. Since being founded in 2017, ImpactEd Group has worked with thousands of schools and hundreds of organisations, serving more than a quarter of a million pupils annually. Our strategy commits to systemic impact by helping our partners to make better decisions. We also empower our team to make decisions on behalf of the organisation as part of our aspirations for employee ownership.

About the programme

As well as a commitment to the organisations we work with, we have a commitment to our people and developing the next generation of leaders within the social impact, consultancy and evaluation sectors. We are excited to launch our two-year career and leadership development programme which will provide an opportunity to work within, and rotate between, our organisational practices.

We are delighted that you are interested in joining the Social Impact Fast Track. In the first year of your programme you will join the team as an Analyst and, subject to successful completion of year one, in year two you will progress to Senior Analyst. During your two-year programme you will work within at least two of our organisational practices. You will work directly with our partners, understanding their needs and supporting them to maximise their impact. During the programme you will also lead pro-bono projects for our corporate social responsibility partners.

In addition to gaining experience with our partners and within our teams, you will undertake a structured learning and development programme which includes mentoring from one of our Group Directors, and regular learning and development sessions including a dedicated professional development budget. Between years one and two you will receive a two-week paid break and a budget of up to £1500 to complete a research project on ‘Impact and Sustainability’ and report your findings back to representatives of our Group Board. You will also have the opportunity to have a two-week placement in one of our partner organisations, to help you develop your professional skill set. At the end of the programme we expect a number of participants to apply for and progress into our Officer and Manager roles, or look to secure positions with our partners or other like minded social purpose organisations.

This programme is an opportunity to work within a growing education-focused social enterprise and contribute to directly supporting our social purpose organisations. This programme is open to applicants from a range of backgrounds, whether you are a recent graduate, returning to work or looking for a career change.

We are excited to launch this programme and we look forward to receiving your application.

You can view the full information pack for this opportunity here. The information pack includes:

• A breakdown of the two-year programme

• Learning and development opportunities

• The role and person specification

• Details of the application process

• Details of the pay and benefits associated with this opportunity

We have a rolling application process and our next application review point will be on 21st October. Please submit your application by 23:00 Sunday 20th October.