Bedfordshire 

Hertfordshire

Buckinghamshire 

Greater London (Head office)

Job description

Home based in Bedford (serving mainly Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire areas) 

Plus frequent local and regional travel, occasional UK-wide travel and overnight stays. 

This is a varied, exciting and demanding role for highly organised professionals with a deeply held commitment to equality and the skills to engage 10 to 15-year-olds in a structured, creative journey of learning and empowerment.  If appointed, you will joining a dedicated team of people who are inspired by Anne Frank, passionate about young people and committed to empowering them to challenge prejudice.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Written application:

• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification below (up to 4 pages).

Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. To be outcome-focused and highly organised in planning and carrying out a varied portfolio of educational work, aimed at empowering young people (usually aged 10 to 15) with the knowledge, skills and commitment to challenge all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
2. To be pro-active, methodical and determined in booking Anne Frank Trust programmes into schools and community settings, and to maintain close working links with key schools and partner organisations.
3. To lead inspirational classes and workshops in schools, in community venues and online – teaching about Anne Frank, the Holocaust and all forms of prejudice today; challenging stereotypes; building anti-discriminatory values; and developing skills in recognising and responding to prejudice.
4. To train young people as peer educators so that they share their knowledge and values with their schools and communities, e.g. as guides to Anne Frank exhibitions or by running activities based on Anne Frank’s Diary.
5. To train small groups of peer educators as Anne Frank Ambassadors, drawing on their personal views and experiences of prejudice to produce creative responses to Anne Frank, and empowering them to disseminate their anti-prejudice messages as effectively as possible.
6. To provide mentoring to a caseload of Anne Frank Ambassadors, usually out of school hours, supporting them through a journey of learning and empowerment from induction to alumni support when they turn 16.
7. To be imaginative, collaborative and practical in organising and supporting events and projects with Anne Frank Ambassadors and their communities, including local Anne Frank exhibitions, regional multi-school training days, and an annual national conference.
8. To plan, deliver and monitor all work to meet the targets set by the Trust’s funders and operational plans, and to implement the Trust’s curriculum, quality standards, values and policies.
9. To achieve excellent practice in working with young people, notably by focusing on ambitious but realistic learning objectives, by maintaining a balance of warm engagement and clear boundaries, by identifying any safeguarding or welfare needs, and by making appropriate referrals to other agencies.
10. In all aspects of the role to give a high priority to equality and diversity, notably in the reach, content and impact of educational activities.
11. To keep thorough records of all activity on the Trust’s databases, and to be proficient in gathering data for evaluation, e.g. by encouraging young people to complete questionnaires
12. To use manual handling skills when necessary, e.g. to carry, set up and dismantle educational exhibitions made of pop-up banners.
13. To assist occasionally with fundraising, e.g. by contributing ideas to grant applications or by supporting young people to speak at donor events.
14. To undertake a continuous process of professional development and self-reflection, participating in training, and keeping up to date with best practice especially in education about prejudice and in youth empowerment.
15. To be managed through close two-way communication with line manager, including monthly one to one Support & Supervision sessions and an Annual Appraisal.
16. To be a collaborative team member with the Anne Frank Workers and other colleagues, participating in staff meetings and contributing to the development, cohesion, productivity and team fun of the organisation as a whole.
17. To undertake other tasks commensurate with Anne Frank Worker role, especially as led by the empowered Anne Frank Ambassadors.

Person Specification

All applications to the posts will be assessed on the following criteria:

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Educated to at least degree level, ideally with a relevant professional qualification, e.g. teaching or youth work.
2. Full driving licence.

EXPERIENCE

1. Substantial experience of running learning activities with groups of young people, including aged 10 to 15.
2. Experience of engaging with and meeting the needs of disadvantaged young people and/or those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
3. Experience of providing pastoral or emotional support.
4. Experience of working successfully as part of a team.
5. Experience of keeping records and writing reports.

KNOWLEDGE

1. Knowledge of best practice in teaching and/or youth empowerment.
2. Familiarity with the needs and issues experienced by young people, their families and communities.
3. Sound understanding of safeguarding.
4. Understanding and ideas about how to challenge prejudice and discrimination.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly developed organisational skills, able to meet deadlines and manage a varied workload.
• Ability to identify, initiate and sustain effective relationships with other professionals and organisations.
• Ability to use initiative and develop new projects or ways of working.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Manual handling skills, e.g. for carrying and using pop-up banners.
• Excellent presentation skills – able to present clearly and inspire an audience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that demonstrate a balance of warmth and boundaries.

VALUES AND PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. Enthusiasm for Anne Frank and the work of the Trust, including a commitment to the Trust’s strategic direction to greater youth empowerment and creativity.
2. A deeply held belief in equality and diversity.
3. Passionate commitment to the wellbeing and empowerment of young people.
4. Creativity, energy, a can-do attitude to solving problems, with a willingness to learn.
5. Willingness to travel regionally and across the UK, and to work evenings and weekends when required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Access to a car
• Enhanced DBS check on appointment
• If working from home, an appropriate working space

EQUALITIES COMMITMENT

At the Anne Frank Trust UK we are strongly committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment and employment. We aim for a diverse workforce and inclusive work practices. As an anti-prejudice education charity, we positively value the insights of staff who have lived experience of prejudice or discrimination.

If you would need adjustments or specific support to carry out any of the tasks or responsibilities in the job description – e.g. because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this during the recruitment process. We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will respond.

If you believe that you may be unfairly disadvantaged in meeting any of the points of the person specification or if you need any specific help during the recruitment process – e.g., again, because of disability or a characteristic protected under the Equality Act 2010 – you are welcome to state this in your application.  We will see this as a positive request and can then let you know how we will take it into account or what support we can offer.

Application Instructions

Written application:
• Factual CV (1 or 2 pages).
• Supporting statement saying why you would like the job and how you meet each of the points on the person specification (up to 4 pages).
• Closing date: Monday 14th February 2022 at 5pm

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £43,462 - £48,266 per annum

Locations: Based at Barns Road, Oxford with frequent travel across Oxon, Bucks and Milton Keynes

At Connection Support our team of staff members and volunteers work alongside people to overcome life’s challenges, with the goals of solving homelessness and achieving independence. We do this through our values of empowerment, collaboration, compassion and taking a personalised approach in all aspects of our work.

This is a new and exciting opportunity to join Connection Support at a time when work is underway on our ambitious 2-year strategy for 2021-2023, where we plan to focus on building our infrastructure so we can continue to grow in a sustainable way.

You will be a member of our Senior Leadership Team and your key focus will be on building and strengthening our Business Services functions (HR, Admin, Communications and Marketing, Housing Management & Facilities and Business Systems) and progressing our business systems transformation plans, to align with the considerable growth we have achieved in recent years.

To succeed in this role, you will need:-

• Extensive experience of managing people effectively within a customer focused, service delivery organisation.
• A proven track record of service improvement and leading change.
• To be influential and inspirational, with a collaborative leadership style and the ability to develop teams to their full potential.
• To have a strong can-do attitude, combining practical hands-on skills with a strategic mindset, and the ability to manage change and achieve positive outcomes.

Connection Support is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all our services and workplaces.

The full Job Description and Person specification is available on our website.

Chief Executive

The Captain Tom Foundation (TCTF) is starting a revolution that will allow our growing older generation to feel seen, heard and most importantly, valued by society. TCTF will support, celebrate and empower them. It will give them a voice to share their wisdom and ensure they live a purposeful life. TCTF will demonstrate the power of connecting the generations.

Chief Executive

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Closing date: 23rd January 2022

Having established the new strategic direction, the organisation is looking to appoint their first Chief Executive to work closely with the Founder and Board to bring this vision to life. This will include overall responsibility for embedding and delivering the strategic plan in a ‘start up’ environment, ensuring all functions in the organisation are established in an inclusive way and follow best practice all areas of operation.

You will thrive leading an organisation in an agile and fast paced environment and have the leadership skills, vision and ambition to support TCTF to fulfil its potential and build a lasting legacy. Importantly, you will be comfortable promoting the charity at every opportunity acting as a true ambassador for our mission.

To apply 

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

HR ADVISOR 

Fixed Term Contract for one year 

£28,000 pa + benefits

Based Milton Keynes / hybrid working

My client, World Vision UK, an international development/NGO, faith-based children's charity is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide a professional, effective HR Operations service to the organisation, ensuring that tasks are carried out in line with Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and an excellent quality of service provision to all stakeholders.

Key activities to include:

• Recruitment, Employee Relations, Project and Process Improvement work and HR Information System actions.

You will be joining a friendly HR team where your main responsibilities will involve:

• Facilitating the effective recruitment and onboarding of staff in your assigned business area, working closely with other HR Ops team members and HRBP’s and reviewing effectiveness of recruitment campaigns.

• Lead HR Operations team project work to continuously improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support the HR Business Partner for your assigned business area in managing changes to terms and conditions of staff, employee lifecycle events and employee relations casework including:

· Coaching and advising managers on the interpretation and application of HR policy & procedure

· Flexible working requests, maternity leave, shared parental leave, occupational health provision, investigations, discipline, grievance and exit interviews.

• Review changes in employment law and draft policy amendments for approval by HR Operations Lead

• Be part of the HR Operations team rota to ensure the HR Helpdesk is covered at all times (during working hours). Act as the first point of escalation from HR Helpdesk, ensuring all queries from internal and external customers are either answered or fielded to the appropriate person within the People & Culture team.

• Assist the HR Operations Lead in the preparation of HR People Data as required (e.g. starters, leavers, weekly recruitment data, equality and diversity monitoring, headcount data, attrition and sickness absence rates etc.)

•  Support staff in your business area in complying with WVUK’s International Travel policy when they are planning to travel.

• Keep up to date on the current UK Visa and Immigration Agency regulations and support the HR Operations Lead in producing visa applications and certificates on behalf of WVUK’s authorising officer (Director of P&C).

• Ensure GDPR compliance of all HR data e.g. employee files, job applicants at all times.

• Experience with access requests and processes.

It would be ideal if you are educated to degree level or with equivalent level of critical thinking gained by relevant experience. Ideally CIPD qualified or part-qualified with equivalent level of knowledge gained through experience, you will need strong knowledge of HR policies and an up-to-date, working knowledge of Employment Law. 

This role carries an Occupational Requirement for the successful candidate to be an active Christian and for more details about this position please view the Job Description attached. 

World Vision is keen to hire quickly for this role so if you believe you have the skills, knowledge and experience they are looking for, please contact me, Sue Sowerby, World Vision's Managing Consultant, via the link provided and I will respond back to you immediately. 

Job title: Peer Support Services Manager
Post no: 419
Working base: Flitwick
Area covered: Central Bedfordshire, Bedford
Reports to: Project Development Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37.0 hrs
Working days: Monday – Friday
Working hours: 7.4 hrs per day
Flexibility required: Occasional evenings and/or weekends to attend events/meetings
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references

This role offers the opportunity to join and manage our Bedfordshire Peer Support Service which offers group led sessions and mentoring in Bedford, Ampthill, Dunstable, Biggleswade and Leighton Buzzard.  The post holder will have lived mental health experience and will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the service to ensure that our service users are able to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys.  Along with the line management of our Peer Service support staff and volunteers, the role will involve the processing of referrals into the Peer Support service and also leading and supporting on more complex cases that may require intervention for suitability. 

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer (previously “Two Ticks”) and has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

No agencies please.

Job title: Luton Wellbeing Service Manager
Post no: 420
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre
Area covered: Luton
Reports to: Project Support Manager
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 per annum
Contracted hours: 37.0 hrs
Working days: Monday – Friday
Working hours: 37 hours per week over 5 days to cover core service times, including 1 evening per week
Flexibility required: Occasional evenings and/or weekends to attend events/meetings
Checks needed: Enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references

Job Purpose

This role offers the opportunity to coordinate the daily operations of our Luton mental health recovery service based at our Luton Wellbeing Centre in Dumfries Street, Luton, where we offer activities and groups throughout the week enabling service users to manage their mental health and move through their recovery journeys.  The role involves coordinating referrals into the service and leading on more complex referrals to assess suitability. The role also leads on the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community, in line with our values, the promotion of our services to local communities and building strong links to other local services. This role will be responsible for the line management of the staff and volunteer team delivering our services and also for the Luton Wellbeing Centre facilities.

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Mind BLMK has been annually assessed and approved as a Disability Confident Employer (previously “Two Ticks”) and has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter since 2008.

No agencies please.

We are seeking compassionate and creative team members to join our Partnership teams. If you would like to release churches to house the homeless in Hertfordshire & the surrounding regions, this is the role for you! 

We are an exciting and growing organisation, committed to our mission to ending homelessness and making the UK known for compassion. Check out our Life at Green Pastures document below to get a glimpse of what working for us will look like.

THE TEAM 

Our Partnership Managers are a team of self-starters who are driven to connect and build a growing network of like-minded Christians seeking to end homelessness in their area. They are compassionate and creative with solutions, delivering training to their Partners as they set up new projects and providing long-term support to established Partners as they continually develop environments where residents thrive.

THE ROLE

As a PM in Hertfordshire & the surrounding regions you will take on Partner Enquiries and walk them through the journey to becoming a Green Pastures Partner. This will involve advising on setting up an organisation, how to find passionate volunteers, building a good relationship with Housing Benefit, and much more. You'll also care for a number of our current Partners in the region, providing spiritual, emotional and practical support to them as they work on the frontlines of ending homelessness. 

YOUR RESPONSIBLITIES WILL BE:

1. Caring for existing partners and equipping them to grow more projects
2. Commencing new partnerships with Churches and Christian charities to provide properties to house the homeless
3. Monitoring the new partner’s performance and the impact they are having on their residents
4. Encouraging new partners in their ministry and assisting them with the challenges they face
5. Liaising with the rest of the team to provide the most effective service

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

We are looking for someone who:

1. Shows passion for the role
2. Takes the initiative and has a keen eye for detail
3. Has sales experience
4. Utilises strong interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrates a track record of starting new projects
6. Is able to problem solve without supervision
7. Has achieved 3 A Levels at grade C; or equivalent qualifications/ significant experience
8. Can manage multiple relationships & contacts efficiently
9. Is a confident public speaker
10. Has experience in lone-working environments
11. Evidences knowledge & experience of the housing sector and homelessness
12. Has business experience (desirable)
13. Has experience growing a ministry (desirable)
14. Is a practicing Christian and will participate & contribute to the spirituality of GP. The nature of the role makes this an occupational requirement (The Equalities Act, 2010)

WHO ARE GREEN PASTURES?

We are a Social Enterprise that exists to equip and release the Church to end homelessness in the UK. To find out more visit the About page on our website.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to enable the Church to end homelessness, and see resident's lives transformed as they come to faith in Jesus.

We're aiming: 

1. To house 2,000 people by 2024
2. To see strengthened and continued growth of our Partners
3. To witness continued growth and transformation of our residents, through Christ
4. To provide opportunities for increased meaningful activity of residents
5. To facilitate our Partners working as one body - sharing expertise and resources as one family

SENIOR HUMANITARIAN MANAGER

Salary: £41,346 - £44,500 per annum, depending on experience + good range of benefits

Contract: Permanent – 36.5 hours per week

Based: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

World Vision works with the most vulnerable children, so they’re empowered to overcome poverty and injustice, and experience fullness of life. Inspired by our Christian faith, we serve alongside children – of all faiths and none – through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

With over 70 years of experience, our work with communities, donors, partners, and governments transforms lives and creates opportunities for better futures for vulnerable children – even in the toughest places.

Work for World Vision UK (WVUK) and you will be part of a truly global Partnership, building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

Job Purpose

If you believe your purpose in life is to use your skills and experience in humanitarianism to make a mark on the lives of the most vulnerable in the world – take a closer look at this role:

The Senior Humanitarian Manager offers suitably qualified candidates the opportunity to impact the lives of the most vulnerable in fragile states and across the globe, through effective coordination of rapid response initiatives with the WV Partnership, cross-organisationally within WVUK and with key humanitarian alliances, peer organisations and external networks.

We are keen to find a candidate with the following qualities, experience and education:

· Significant experience in the humanitarian industry, mirroring a keen understanding of humanitarian & development theory processes and practice, and SPHERE, ICRC Code of Conduct, among others;

· Experience working with, developing and/or managing consortium partners;

· Strong relational and leadership skills, and experience managing staff;

· Strong financial management, assessment and design experience;

The role will require you to:

· Work in alignment with WVUK’s Disaster Management Approach, managing the cross-organisational coordination of WVUK’s emergency response, incorporating work with the DEC, private appeals and emergency grant funding;

· Closely monitor the competitive humanitarian institutional donor landscape and emerging crises, whilst keeping your finger on the pulse of the dynamic humanitarian context;

· Develop and expand partnerships with other UK-based humanitarian NGOs, institutional donors and the private sector;

· You will work in collaboration with the Senior Humanitarian & Conflict Policy Advisor and members of the wider internal Humanitarian Emergencies Operations Committee;

· Other areas as outlined in the Job Description.

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

In addition to the salary indicated, we offer good benefits including pension, generous holiday entitlement and free parking (MK only).

Please click the link provided to view the full job description

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description.

**Please note that you MUST hold the Right to Work in the UK documentation**

Closing Date for applications: 11 February 2022

Interview Dates: TBC

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family.  As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice available on our website.

No agencies please.