BookTrust, Battersea
Digital Content Editor
Maternity Cover (Fixed Term Contract)
Full Time
Salary: £33,649 per annum 

BookTrust is the UK's largest children's reading charity. We are dedicated to getting children reading. Each year we reach 3.4 million children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.

In this varied and exiting role, you will manage the BookTrust website and ensure that all social media channels are engaging, accurate, accessible and promote the aims of the organisation. You will also monitor the performance of the BookTrust website and social media platforms and work to extend our reach to target audiences. You will also oversee, coordinate and create regular content for promotion on our social media channels and support BookTrust activities (programmes, campaigns and prizes) by delivering new content and functionality as needed.

This role is ideal for someone with a broad range of knowledge of digital media, social media and technology content management systems (ideally Episerver), as well as someone with experience in digital administration and editing. A knowledge of the world of children’s books is desirable. The successful candidate will be highly proficient with Microsoft Office and Photoshop and ideally familiar with range of software packages including Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate will also be a good problem solver and should have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Find out more about who we are, including a job description and details of how to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: Tuesday, 26th November 2019, 16:00

BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We are pleased to be recruiting a Communications Intern, an exciting opportunity for a candidate is who is enthusiastic about a career in communications and would grasp the opportunity to work in an organisation committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.

With career mentoring to support the successful candidate in identifying and maximising future career choices and opportunities within the field, you could use the skills developed at the Health Foundation to gain employment in Communications roles in a wide range of organisations.

You will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of communications work. You will work with the Digital and Editorial team working on social media management, editing blogs and writing website copy, and internal communications; with the Marketing team supporting our e-comms, producing promotional materials and event logistics support; with the External Affairs team, including managing media clippings and the weekly roundup, and stakeholder monitoring. 

These nine-month internships will suit people looking to embark on a career in communications who are educated to a minimum of A-Level or equivalent.  You will be able to demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity and a flexible approach to your work. Our successful candidates will have experience of, or a demonstrable interest in, Communications, as well as an eagerness to learn and a desire to grasp the opportunities offered to them. 

The Health Foundation is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive workplace and we are keen to encourage and welcome applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. 

This is an exciting time for the Refugee Employment Network (REN) based at World Jewish Relief. We have received a grant from the Home Office to establish and run the Refugee Employment Network until March 2021. This role is key to supporting the UK Programme Director, who is chair of REN, in the activities, administration and reporting for this grant. The grant will establish REN as a separate legal entity to support refugee employment throughout the UK. This role is central to delivering this support, ensuring effective communication, strong administrative processes and robust financial monitoring. The primary purpose of the role is to provide an exemplary level of organisational, financial and programme administration across REN.

The post holder will join the team looking after World Jewish Relief’s Specialist Training and Employment Programme for refugees (STEP), supporting Syrian refugees who have come to Britain as part of the Home Office’s Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) and participants on the Government’s Vulnerable Children’s Resettlement Scheme (VCRS). STEP helps resettled refugees to develop the skills and identify the opportunities they need to secure sustainable employment. The REN co-ordinator will be working with the STEP team and with stakeholders in the Refugee Employment Network.

35 hours a week. This is a Fixed Term Contract until March 2021.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association exists to support and extend the evangelistic calling and ministries of Billy Graham and Franklin Graham by proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can by every effective means available to us and by equipping the Church and others to do the same.

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Position Summary:

The Logistics Coordinator for Volunteers works with the city Tour Director; Assistant Tour Director and London Office Hub Manager supporting the team in preparation for the Graham Tour in 2020.  This role serves to provide a high level of administrative assistance, must be highly organised with excellent communication skills and be a good team player. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules is essential in this position. Other skills required for this role include, being resourceful, good problem-solving skills and being self-driven with the ability to complete work in a timely manner which is key in this position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Demonstrates Christian values and behaviour that is reflective of the standards, policies and the Statement of Faith established for an employee of BGEA.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the values, vision and mission of the organisation.

• Communicates effectively with team members and when dealing with people externally.
• Provide day to day administrative support in the office for the Graham Tour.
• Co-ordinate and oversee the volunteer recruitment process for the Graham Tour, working with City Directors and the appointed Tour Associates.
• Will oversee physical logistics of:

1. Tents
2. Chairs
3. Tables
4. Signs
5. Briefing Area
6. Check in Area
7. Give-A-Way T-shirt area
8. Interface on-site with Venue staff – throughout the process and at the event
9. Position all materials such as programmes
10. Oversee clean up

• Maintains and updates information and records using Microsoft Office suite.
• Maintains accuracy and follows procedures when performing functions.
• Maintains the protection and confidentiality of records and information.
• Work with other FGT administration staff to source suppliers, printing, shirts or other merchandise.
• Respond to general enquiries and volunteer enquiries relating to FGT, including phone calls and email enquiries.

Competencies required:

• Servant Leader: Upholds Christian values with the ability to lead by example and have a heart for service.
• Communication: Strong communications skills; ability to express oneself professionally, both written and verbally when interacting with people internally and externally.
• Teamwork: Ability to work well within a team and one on one.
• Proactive: Proactively carry out administrative tasks and support the team where needed.
• Problem Solving: Ability to assess problems and seek to implement solutions.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt quickly to fit with changing conditions, tasks, responsibilities, or people.
• Thorough: Have good attention to detail, with emphasis on communication, time management and accurate record-keeping.
• Multi-task: Ability to multi-task, be well-organized and work well under pressure.

Education and Experience:

• Qualification in related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in working with a variety of Church denominations desirable, but not essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION WILL START IN JANUARY 2020

There is a requirement for the job holder to have a personal commitment to the Christian faith as functions within this role will require knowledge and personal experience of the Christian faith.

You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user involvement, how the use of skilled volunteers can really make a difference to someone’s life and of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Advisor.

We are looking for someone to join our county wide team, offering Employment Support within the city of Cambridge. We support people living with mental health problems to develop a sense of independence, purpose and fulfilment; to develop their social networks and gain the skills they need to return to work or training where this is their goal. But, we need your help. Your challenge? We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment, or unpaid voluntary work, plus we assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centered advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work. As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you will have experience of networking/liaising with local employers and the initiative to develop and promote a service.

Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are all essential to the role, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Being Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in your approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this will be considered for an interview.

This is a part-time post at 30 hours a week.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Recovery Focus is a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone

You have recent experience in the mental health field (or a related area) and a good understanding of service user involvement, how the use of skilled volunteers can really make a difference to someone’s life and of the Recovery and Personalisation agenda. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Employment Advisor.

We are looking for someone to join our county wide team, offering Employment Support within the city of Cambridge. We support people living with mental health problems to develop a sense of independence, purpose and fulfilment; to develop their social networks and gain the skills they need to return to work or training where this is their goal. But, we need your help. Your challenge? We help individuals with mental health problems to find paid employment, or unpaid voluntary work, plus we assist employers and employees to successfully resolve mental health problems in the workplace.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of our Employment Service. This will see you focus on motivating, supporting and providing person-centred advice and guidance to people receiving support to enable them to move into suitable and sustainable work. As well as a good understanding of people with mental health problems, you will have experience of networking/liaising with local employers and the initiative to develop and promote a service.

Excellent motivational, presentation and listening skills are all essential to the role, as is a willingness to travel in the local area and occasionally work outside of office hours. Being Customer focused, well organised and collaborative in your approach, you’re a great administrator too. Indeed, you pride yourself on your word processing skills and ability to keep accurate computer records/use a database. The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach to working to ensure effective service delivery.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

It is a mandatory requirement of the application process for this post that candidates submit a CV and Supporting Statement, thus only candidates that provide this will be considered for an interview.

This is a full-time post at 37.5 hours a week.

This is a rolling recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

Recovery Focus is a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Communications Officer

Tooting, London

c£30,000 per annum

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Based at our offices in Trident Business Centre, Bickersteth Road, Tooting, you will be an experienced, enthusiastic and creative Communications Officer able to take a lead role in developing and coordinating communications across WCA and its projects.  This is a new role - you will be joining WCA at an exciting time as it develops its new Voluntary Sector Coordination Project in which communications will be key, together with the equally important task of promoting our existing work with Healthwatch Wandsworth, Voicing Views, LGBT Mental Health and any other WCA projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding communicator able to work on their own initiative but within clear priorities and workplans.  The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a strong track record in communications, ideally in the voluntary and community or health and care sectors and be able to manage a diverse workload and deliver within set timescales and deadlines.  You will join an enthusiastic and committed team, keen to help you build and develop this role. 

About us:

WCA offers a range of support to the voluntary sector in Wandsworth, together with a commitment to ensuring the service user perspective is heard in the planning and designing of health and care services through Healthwatch Wandsworth and our mental health and other projects.

Salary will be c£30,000

Deadline for completed applications: Monday 25 November 2019, 9:00 am.

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 29 November 2019 

Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. 

Job description and person specification can be found by clicking the apply button below. 

To apply, you will need to download an application form by clicking the apply button below. 

WCA values diversity and is an Equal Opportunities employer.

Location: Flexible (Glasgow/Edinburgh/Kinross)

CHAS is a charity on a mission. We’re determined to be there for every child in Scotland with a life-shortening condition, and their family. To do that, quite simply, we need to raise more money. The Community Fundraising Development Manager is integral to achieving this goal.

Through the implementation of our five year Joy of Giving strategy, this role will lead the community fundraising team across Scotland to achieve our ambitious targets.  Based in any CHAS office, you will work with a dynamic team of staff and volunteers to ensure CHAS fundraising is present in every community in Scotland.

Key Responsibilities

• Team management and leadership

• Team development

• Relationships management

• Working with volunteers

• Community Fundraising Strategy setting

• Budget setting and management

• Represents the Community Fundraising Team both internally and externally

• Contributes to the CHAS Joy of Giving Strategy implementation, and the wider CHAS Plan

About You

You will be a highly skilled fundraiser with experience leading teams and working with colleagues and volunteers to achieve a shared ambition. You will be an excellent relationship builder with highly developed communication skills and significant community fundraising experience. You’ll have knowledge of the processes involved in the successful delivery and follow-up of community fundraising activity, as well as a proven track record of successful fundraising growth. You will have experience in strategy and budget setting, and the monitoring and evaluation of activities. You will be driven and self-motivated, and work with a high degree of autonomy.

About CHAS

At CHAS, our ambition is to reach every family in Scotland who is living with the heart-breaking prognosis that their child is dying, and offer them our care and support to empower them to make the most of the short time they have together. As Community Fundraising Development Manager, you will be instrumental in achieving this vision.

Further Information and How to Apply

For more information regarding this post, please see the attached documents.

To be part of the future of CHAS, please follow the link to our Website and complete our online application form.

This post is subject to a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.

Are you an ambitious and organised individual who can deliver our Direct Marketing programme?

JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity. We fund research to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes. We’re committed to finding the cure for this life-changing condition. Until then we want to make living with type 1 better for everyone.

Our Individual Giving team is growing, and we're looking for a passionate and self-motivated Individual Giving Officer to join us at this exciting and busy time to deliver our established warm programme.  

You will join an ambitious and friendly team and will be responsible for planning, delivering and evaluating our Direct Marketing appeals by mail, phone, social media and email.

Working closely with colleagues across different teams you’ll manage projects from start to finish, creating compelling campaigns and content which engage our supporters and build support for research into type 1.

You’ll be responsible for preparing and delivering data for supporter journeys and will make recommendations to improve and develop the programme moving forwards. 

The role also offers the opportunity to get creative and contribute to the continued growth of the team by supporting the Individual Giving Manager to test and develop new initiatives as we seek to increase our income. Most importantly you will have the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

To succeed in this role you will already have some experience of working in an Individual Giving team on Direct Marketing campaigns. You will have experience of delivering projects on time and within budget and experience of working with databases. You’ll manage your own workload and work collaboratively across different teams. So if you’re an Individual Giving Officer, Assistant or Administrator looking for your next step up, we’d love to hear from you.

In return we offer you flexible working, generous annual leave entitlement which rises with length of employment, a season ticket or bike loan, an employee assistance programme and a childcare voucher scheme. We also offer other great benefits including our annual staff conference and an amazing work culture.

A bit more about us

We also provide information for children and adults living with the condition at all stages from diagnosis and beyond.  We give a voice to people with type 1 diabetes and campaign to make sure research moves forward and treatments are delivered as fast as possible.

We want our employees to be committed and prepared to go the extra mile in finding the cure for type 1. We are an ambitious an changing organisation. Be part of the change and help find a cure for type 1 diabetes.

To apply please go to our website.

Closing date: Monday 18 November, 10.00am
Interview dates: Wednesday 27 November

 JDRF is the type 1 diabetes charity.  We are committed to eradicating type 1 diabetes and its effects for everyone in the UK with type 1. We:

• Fund our world-class research which is approved and administered by our international research programme to cure, treat and prevent type 1 diabetes

• make sure research moves forward and treatments are delivered as fast as possible

• give support and a voice to people with type 1 and their families

We are an ambitious and changing organisation.  Be part of the change and help find a cure for type 1 diabetes.  We’d love to hear from you.

‘JDRF is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age.’ 

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising Officer to help us grow a robust pipeline of funding opportunities to support our mission to provide quality education to children in Africa.

This new role would suit an ambitious self-starter with experience in fundraising and/or research, with an interest in developing their skills in global international development. In return, the role offers the opportunity to work as a part of an ambitious, friendly and supportive team, delivering impactful work supporting children’s right to a quality education.

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or have equivalent experience), a good team player and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Responsibilities will include researching and developing a pipeline of funding opportunities, pro-active stewardship of existing and recurring donors, developing new fundraising activities and campaigns, and managing a fundraising database.

To apply, please download the full job description and application pack from our website. Please submit a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to us by 10am on 22nd November.

Team Leader - Leeds Service (full-time at 35 hours, Office Based, UK)

£28,000 - £33,000

GamCare is the leading national provider of information, advice and support for the treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling. In September 2019 we were delighted to open a brand-new service, the Leeds Community Gambling Service, with our regional Partner NECA. This service is integrated with the new NHS gambling provision for the North of England.

The Leeds Community Gambling Service is seeking a full time Team Leader to manage the treatment provision within the service.  As the Team Leader you will directly line manage the treatment practitioners to ensure the model of care is delivered safely and effectively.

You will be a self-starter, flexible, with a passion for delivering innovative, quality services, and a collaborative style. You will have experience of working in the addictions field and managing staff. We also expect an assertive approach to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults. Applicants will need to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to best safeguarding practice.

A full job description and application form is available on the GamCare website.

This role will require an enhanced DBS check

To apply, please complete the following application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey, please go onto our website for further information.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy>

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation.

Previous applicants need not apply

For further information please contact Charlie Plücker, please go onto our website for further information.

This recruitment is on an ongoing rolling basis, applications will be reviewed regularly until the post is filled.

If you are passionate about the needs and rights of SEND families in Surrey, then come and work for us. Family Voice Surrey is a family-friendly employer, offering flexible working and generous annual leave

This post will:

• Support the operational systems, processes and policies to underpin and support Family Voice’s team and core work: in particular membership services, finance, events and communications
• Support the Business Support Manager in implementing the systems and policies that underpin the work of the organisation
• This is a multi-faceted, hands–on role

See attached job description and person specification for full details.

Are you passionate about dogs and cats? Our people and animals make Battersea a great place to work. Your expertise will help increase our impact for dogs and cats everywhere.

We are looking for a HR Co-Ordinator to coordinate the HR administrative function, including the provision of the payroll and recruitment services, as well as providing support to managers and staff across Battersea to ensure that HR policies and procedures and standards are adhered to.

About us

Battersea is here for every dog and cat and has been since 1860. We are a leading animal welfare charity and over the last 150 years we’ve grown from one home in London to three rescuing and rehoming centres across the South East. With c500 staff and 1000 volunteers, we have cared for over three million vulnerable animals We also campaign tirelessly to make things better for dogs and cats; sharing our expertise and educating the public and policymakers about responsible pet ownership. Join us and make a difference for every dog and cat.

Our Human Resources Team

Battersea’s Human Resources department provides expert advice, guidance and support through partnership working with managers, teams and people across the organisation. Battersea is way ahead of the sector when it comes to Employee Engagement – and our department works hard to keep us there. Our work involves everything from pay and benefits to providing learning and development solutions that support other departments to achieve their strategic objectives. We do this to attract, retain and develop our people to be the best they can be, so we can be here for more dogs and cats.

What we can offer you

Our dedicated people mean that we can be here for every dog and cat. Whether you are sharing an office with our dogs or directly caring for our cats, our animals show their appreciation every day. There is no better reward than seeing the difference you make to the lives of our dogs and cats first-hand; although we also provide a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year

• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution

• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental (£120), optical (£120), physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture (£300) every year

• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes

• Life insurance

So, if you are passionate about dogs, cats and about our work, then we’d like to hear from you.

For full details, including our job applicant privacy notice, please download our recruitment pack. You can apply by visiting our website. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised.

To provide personal and administrative support to the Directors of Policy & Research, Marketing & Communications and Membership as well as providing committee support to the organisation.

Client Details

A small firendly organisation with modern offices located in Central London

Description

• Diary and email management

• Organise travel and accommodation and provide appropriate itineraries

• Organise meetings and speaking engagements
  
  
• Liaising with stakeholders

• Deal with incoming correspondence and calls, and prepare outgoing correspondence

Profile

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of committee support
• Experience as a PA to a senior manager

• Experience of using a database for contract management

• Hardworking, proactive approach and able to work on own initiative

• Very well organised and able to prioritise a busy job.

• Flexible and adaptable.

• Excellent secretarial and administrative skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

Job Offer

- The opportunity to work for a great organisation that aims to help people

- £15-18ph