We offer an exciting opportunity to become part of a brand-new senior management team in Valleys Kids, led by our newly appointed Chief Executive. We are a community regeneration charity, committed to changing the lives of disadvantaged people in ex-mining communities of the South Wales Valleys. We are looking for an exceptional manager able to inspire staff, volunteers and local people to engage in positive change. You must be dynamic, resourceful with a high level of people management skills and experience of managing key relationships with a range of stakeholders and manage our Community & Family Hubs in line with our ethos and values.
It is being recruited in conjunction with a Director of Business and Finance There is a potential crossover of skills and abilities, so potential candidates may wish to be considered for either role.
A full job description for both roles can be found in the job pack below.
Job title: Director Programmes
Responsible to: Chief Executive
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Location: Penygraig, South Wales with some home working
Hours: Full-time
As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that obligations outside work are important and that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be a challenge. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Employer pension contributions of 3%
The Director of Programmes will be responsible for the strategic leadership, operational delivery and expansion of Valleys Kids Programs. You will manage the Core Program team, ensuring successful provision of services, staff development and wellbeing and collective innovation amongst the managers.
You will facilitate delivery of the overall strategy and annual plans while helping to generate a strong evidence base to underpin further development. Working with the CEO, you will also help to ensure that Valleys Kids has a strong profile for its work at local and national levels.
You will be responsible for ensuring that Programmes are sustainable, working with the Business Development and fundraising team to put in place a strong funding pipeline and undertaking future development work as needed. This role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team at Valleys Kids and contributes to overall strategic management of the organisation.
Strategy: Developing and implementing the overall programmes strategy.
Programme Oversight: Ensuring locality facilitators and core team are working together to deliver successful projects which help Valleys Kids to fulfil its mission while also meeting outputs and outcomes agreed with partner stakeholders and funders and capturing evidence of impact through appropriate evaluation.
Business Development: Ensuring that existing programmes are sustainable and developing purposefully and initiating new programmes and models of future funding.
Innovation: Leading on work to examine the potential for adopting new service delivery models and helping communities to play a full role in decision-making and setting the agenda.
Organisational Development: Working with the CEO and other members of the senior team to ensure that Valleys Kids is a well-managed and successful organisation, with a focus on continuous improvement in strategy formulation, systems and processes.
Profile raising: Developing ways in which Valleys Kids communicates and engages with stakeholders, in order to create an enabling environment for our work both nationally and regionally.
Person Specification:
Values:
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A commitment to community development, tackling structural inequality and other barriers to people achieving their potential.
Experience:
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At least 5 years experience of Senior Management
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At least 5 years experience of leading program co-design, implementation and evaluation
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Evidence of leading the delivery of multiple programme that have significant social impact
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Evidence of successful staff engagement and development practice, linking organisational values with employee behaviour
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Experience of project budgeting and financial management
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A strong track record of networking, developing and maintaining external relationships
Skills:
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Interpersonal skills and judgement, which inspire confidence and trust from staff, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations
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Resourceful, resilient and innovative, with the ability to manage different priorities, understand a wide range of activities and effectively manage a diverse team of professional, technical and commercial staff
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Committed to leading from the front and demonstrating to staff and stakeholders that community development and service delivery are the foremost priorities for the organisation
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Ability to delegate effectively and to hold people to account
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Organised, with excellent time management skills and high levels of self-motivation
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An effective communicator orally and in writing, able to articulate our work to a broad range of stakeholders and to negotiate well
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An entrepreneurial approach - able to use resources effectively and develop new ideas and gain buy-in to implement successfully
Other requirements
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Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal office hours.
Programme Coordinator – Wheels for All
About us
At Leonard Cheshire we support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability. Led by people with experience of disability, we are at the heart of local life — opening doors to opportunity, choice and support in communities around the globe. We work to support communities to be inclusive for all, where the whole community equally values all its members because of, not despite, our differences.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Community Engagement team as the Wheels for All Project Coordinator in Gloucester.
Key Components
- Partnership building with a broad range of existing and potential new partners.
- Understanding the need and demand from participants and partner organisations.
- Delivering inclusive activities needed and appropriate for the target audience.
- Sourcing appropriate adapted cycles & equipment through various fundraising or funding application opportunities.
- Inclusive Wheels for All activity training.
- Supporting the creation of sustainability models, ensuring longevity of the project.
You will be responsible for:
- The continuation of the effective inclusive cycling offer based primarily at Blackbridge Athletics Track, Gloucester.
- The delivery of good quality and well received inclusive cycling sessions for people of all abilities.
- The launch of a regular offer of activities to meet the needs and requirements of all community members.
- The creation of cross departmental partnerships bringing together transport, leisure, education, children’s services, adult social care and health.
- Bringing cycling opportunities to children, adults and the elderly regardless of their ability. Focusing on giving people with disabilities opportunities and choice to cycle anywhere across the Gloucester Region
The post holder should be available to work outside normal office hours and will be expected to respond appropriately in the event of emergencies arising at any time.
Benefits
• Substantial annual leave.
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover.
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates.
• Flexible working and lot’s more.
Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.
Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.
* No agencies please *
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About this vacancy
Vegetarian for Life is the leading authority on diet and healthy living advice for older vegans and vegetarians. We work with a diverse variety of stakeholders, including some of the UK's biggest care chains and food suppliers; government; and partner NGOs, to support and protect older vegans and vegetarians.
As we continue to expand our work, we have an opportunity to create the charity’s first Head of Research and Policy. This critical role will help to drive our lobbying, campaigning, advocacy, and research forward at a critical time for our organisation.
We are looking for an exceptional and passionate individual with proven experience of managing and developing successful integrated campaigns and campaign strategies.
The ideal candidate will drive our impact by using their skills and experience to effectively shape policy and research interventions. They will help Vegetarian for Life to make a real and tangible difference to the lives of older vegans and vegetarians across the UK – both now and in the future.
You will have experience of developing and implementing successful research and campaign proposals and activities. With a good understanding and experience of the UK legislative, regulatory, and governmental framework, you will understand how to navigate and steer stakeholders to achieve legislative change. You will understand how to drive public and media awareness to enable this.
You will be used to working with a variety of stakeholders, and will be a confident and effective communicator at any level – from the general public, through to business leaders, senior government, and regulatory bodies. Management experience is preferred.
Candidates will ideally be based in, or close to, either Greater London or Greater Manchester. The role will include regular travel to both cities and may include overnight stays. Other UK travel may be required, and you must be prepared and willing to travel for this role. The role is primarily home based, with regular attendance at the Manchester office.
In line with the charity’s core values, you should be a committed vegan or vegetarian.
Salary and benefits:
- From £35,000 p.a. (£17.95 per hour)
- In the region of 37.5 hours per week – full time
- Flexible working hours
- 6% contribution to group personal pension plan
- Generous 38 days of annual leave p.a.
- Supportive and positive working environment
Closing date: 31 May 2021
More information: For more details, including the Person Specification, please download our Job Description. Applications should be made with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4) along with a CV and details of current salary.
For more details, including the Person Specification, please download our Job Description. Applications should be made with a covering letter (no more than 2 pages of A4) along with a CV, details of current salary, and how you meet the Person Specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting new role for us as a relatively new organisation, reflecting a successful period of expansion and a future focused on sustainability and continued growth. As Head of Business Development you will lead on creating a strong income generation culture across the organisation, building a business development mindset into our central communications and policy work as well as our regional delivery plans.
Children need happy, healthy homes in order to thrive but families face more pressures than ever, with many parents finding the practical and emotional demands overwhelming. Home-Start Cymru provides vital emotional and practical support to families with young children through a volunteer-led, home-visiting (pre-covid) model of support. We combine the strengths of our network of community-based volunteers across Wales with our professional expertise in the early years. We are there for parents when they need us most, because childhood cannot wait.
With the changes in the global landscape and new challenges and opportunities emerging for the establishment and support of ventures in Christian Mission, we are looking to engage an General Secretary for Mission (GSM). The GSM will drive the strategic vision of the Mission Board and oversee its operational activities. This will include guiding the development of new Christian ventures, and supporting existing work especially in India, Nepal, East Africa, UK & Ireland.
The Moravian Church
The Moravian Church is a worldwide, welcoming, witnessing, evangelical church, with a strong heritage of ecumenical engagement. Established in 1457, the communion has pioneered education and development ventures in the twenty-four provinces in Europe, USA, Caribbean, Central Africa and Central America, as well as emerging Provinces in South American and Asia.
The British Province
The Moravian Church in the British Province is one of the oldest Provinces of the Moravian Unity. Its work is represented through activities in 30 local congregations, organized in 6 districts in England and Northern Ireland, schools that educate children and young people from Early Years to Year 13, an Archive and an extensive property portfolio, which include settlements at Fulneck, Gomersal, Gracehill, Ockbrook and Wellhouse, In addition, the Province oversees the work of the Moravian Church in India, Nepal, and support the Moravian Church in Western Tanzania on behalf of the world wide Moravian Unity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Groundwork is a charity working to transform lives in the UK’s most disadvantaged communities. We are passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We help people gain confidence and skills, get into training and work, protect and improve green spaces, lead more active lives and overcome significant challenges such as poverty, isolation, low skills and poor health.
Grant and Fundraising Manager
Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Operational Area: West Midlands
Location: Tipton / Birmingham offices to be agreed – with regular travel
This is a great opportunity for a Grant and Fundraising Manager to work closely with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to grow the business activities of Groundwork West Midlands.
The Grant and Fundraising Manager’s core purpose is to work with the CEO, members of the SMT and the Board to identify and develop new business and funding opportunities, to enable GWWM to meet our charitable objectives. You will provide support to the CEO in the identification of opportunities, development and submission of proposal, and managing the bid/tender processes from scoping through to implementation.
Responsibilities and Tasks include:
- Gain a full understanding of all areas of the business to enable post-holder to identify and develop new opportunities.
- To undertake a market analysis to identify opportunities for growth, and to lead on the development of appropriate business products and services as agreed with the CEO.
- Identify opportunities for service development through new funding streams, partnership, and commissioning opportunities.
- Lead on the management and preparation of all:
- Funding bids
- Tenders
- Business proposals
- Coordinate the implementation of agreed new projects with the responsible member of SMT, and help to develop monitoring plans, and co-ordinating reporting arrangements.
- Develop positive relationships with a range of stakeholders providing funding to charities, including 3rd Sector, Public Sector, and the Business Sector, to raise awareness and promote the business within the Region.
- Build relationships and partnerships and pursue funding avenues to realise new service activity in line with the company’s charitable objectives.
- Implement and facilitate the companies Funding Committee and developing the organisation’s funding strategy in partnership with the CEO and participating trustees.
What we need from you:
- Possess a proven track record (2 to 3 years or more) of leading successful applications to grant makers and charitable trusts.
- Have experience in corporate fundraising and donor stewardship.
- Have experience operating bid/proposal information systems, including commissioner portals and ability to utilise internal systems and data.
- Have experience of a broad variety of business/fundraising opportunities relevant to the charitable sector.
- Have proven experience of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key stakeholders to deliver tangible results.
- A current UK Driving Licence, with access to your own vehicle.
Salary/package: £30,000 - £34,000 depending on experience. Working Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. Core hours are from 10am – 4pm, with some flexibility of starting earlier/finishing later. 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays. We offer flexible working conditions and plenty of on-the-job training and support.
All necessary PPE will be provided by the company. Laptop, mobile phone, and mileage allowance.
Closing date: 5pm on Tuesday 18th May 2021
Please apply now to avoid disappointment!
Interested?
If you would like to find out more information about this position, please download the attached Job Brief.
Click the apply button and attach your CV and covering letter clearly stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role, it will be sent automatically to us.
No agencies please.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your skills and reasons for applying to 'Groundwork West Midlands HR Manager'.
| Contract: | 35 hours per week, fixed term contract for maternity cover |
| Salary: | Up to £29,000 dependent on experience |
| Location: | Scotland - Central belt/Stirling/Edinburgh |
| Closing: | 5pm on Wednesday 26 May 2021 |
| Interviews: | Monday 7 June 2021 |
At the Marine Conservation Society, we’re at the heart of the movement to save our seas as the UK's leading marine charity. From getting people to the beach to take part in litter picks, to campaigning for better protections for our seas and encouraging people to make sustainable seafood choices, we’re advocates for our ocean and the communities and animals which rely upon them.
Our network of volunteer Sea Champions are our local ambassadors in communities across the UK, providing vital support for us to promote our campaigns, conservation work, membership and fundraising initiatives, encouraging active participation in protecting – and enjoying – our seas, shores and wildlife.
Your role
Our Volunteer & Community Engagement Managers are self-motivated individuals who recruit and develop our Sea Champion network, promoting wider public awareness of MCS and proactively supporting our conservation goals, as well as increasing our membership base and fundraising activities.
You will be able to develop resources that inspire audiences to engage with our messages both online and face-to-face at events, so a committed interest in communicating marine conservation will enthuse and motivate people to support our aims. The existing network in Scotland is active, so you will need to hit the ground running and be able to manage your time well.
What you’ll need
- Demonstrable experience of recruiting and working with volunteers
- Strong organisational skills to deliver a range of events that happen smoothly and efficiently, and fit to the budget
- The confidence to address groups in information or training sessions
- The knowledge and ability to explain marine issues and concepts to a variety of audiences in innovative ways
- A desire to inspire and educate young people and some skills or experience in delivering sessions specifically to them in a number of settings
- An Enhanced Disclosure & Barring check (we will support this)
Got what it takes?
- The role is home-based so you will be independently motivated, and have easy access to the region – confidence travelling and your own transport would be advantageous
- Excellent communication and presentation skills that inspire and engage including delivery of education sessions to young people
- Able to manage the setting up/packing down of event equipment (e.g. gazebos, boxes of leaflets)
We are looking for people who demonstrate our values, but who also contribute their own perspectives and experiences to add to our knowledge and our culture.
How to apply
Include a cover letter with your CV which tells us why you would like to work with us, and how you meet the role and person specification. We value this element of the application, so make sure you include it.
We prefer an anonymous process, so leave out any personal information in both your CV and cover letter as we prefer to shortlist without it.
We understand that interviews can be difficult for some people who have a condition or disability that they live with. We want to make it as easy as possible for every candidate to shine during their application process, so please let us know what we can do to accommodate you.
Notes
Everyone can expect to be treated with consideration and respect and MCS is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. Good working relationships release the full potential, creativity and productivity of each individual, in an atmosphere where everyone can learn and work without prejudice, discrimination, harassment or violence.
We are committed to developing a team which is reflective of our society, and which can offer insight and views that influence our work. We are particularly interested in applications from groups which are under-represented in marine, environmental and charity sectors.
Eligibility to work in the UK is required.
Registered Charity No: 1004005 (England and Wales) SC037480 (Scotland)
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: War Pensions and Compensations Advisor, London
Region: Home Based, commutable to Newcastle and across the North
Directorate: Operations
Contract: Permanent. Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,800 to £25,000.00 gross per annum
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.
If so then we would like to hear from you ….
The Role
An opportunity is available for a War Pensions & Compensations Advisor to join the National War Pension and Compensation (WP&C) Service. We are looking for advocates to provide specialist level representation at first tier tribunal to eligible individuals who are appealing decisions under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme. Full subject matter training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have experience of interpreting and applying legislation and presenting cases at first tier tribunal. The role includes providing comprehensive advice to appellants and the management of a significant caseload.
We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and a strong focus on quality customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to work and sound organisational skills.
You will be home-based, but there will be a requirement to travel for tribunal hearings, commutable across the North.
The nature of the post will require you to have a full driving licence.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.
Closing date for this role is: Monday 24th May 2021.
Interviews will be held on w/c Monday 7th June 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible.
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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.
Here’s where you come in:
*Preferred position location: United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, Romania, Albania. Other locations location to be determined by home country of successful candidate in a jurisdiction where WVI is registered to operate.
As the Philanthropy Advisor, Europe, you will support and continually build the capacity of European High Net Worth (HNW) Donor engagement teams to initiate and nurture strong, trusting relationships with HNW donors with the goal of engaging them in meaningful service with the poor. This includes supporting offices to contextualise and scale HNW donor fundraising best practices, acting as a liaison global level teams and initiatives, providing mentorship and capacity building, and facilitating ongoing, mutually supportive peer engagement across Europe region fundraising teams.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, fundraising, training, or a highly related field. (NOTE: Highly relevant professional experience may substitute for education; this will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.)
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising in a large, complex organisation.
- 5+ years of work experience in High Net Worth donor relations roles.
- 5+ years training and mentoring effective teams.
- Fluent English speaking and writing capacity.
- Requires international and domestic Travel up to 25% of the time. (As safety and travel regulations permit.)
- Work environment is largely remote, multicultural.
Is this the job for you?
World Vision is dedicated to our team members’ development and their success. We aspire for all employees to be fulfilled through their work and their contributions to an organisation working to provide long-term sustainable solutions to the world’s most vulnerable people.
Find the full responsibilities and requirements for this position online. We will be accepting applications until we find the right candidate. Due to the number of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.
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Summary
As Volunteering and Outreach Manager for the south west you will bring a genuine passion for and substantial experience in volunteer management to inspire, motivate and support our incredible family of groups and volunteers whilst inspiring others to join us. You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy working with a broad range of individuals from different age groups, ethnicities, cultures and backgrounds and will be skilled at developing and managing such relationships to help us achieve our vision of world where diabetes can do no harm. You will have an excellent understanding of the power of both structured and informal peer support and experience in managing such programmes and activities both face-to-face and online to help us grow our offer and reach. You will enjoy and be skilful at building strategic relationships with external partners that help us to reach out to people living with diabetes and increase awareness and understanding of the diabetes.
Interviews: Friday 21 May 2021
Package
What we can offer you:
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
- A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
- Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
- Discounts on gym membership
- Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
- Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
- Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
- Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
- Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.
Main Responsibilities
As Volunteering and Outreach Manager for the south west you will play a key role in supporting the development of, and delivery of volunteering and outreach plans that support Diabetes UK's outcomes-led strategy. You will manage the Volunteer Support Officer and ensure appropriate systems and processes are in place and adhered to. You will work closely with our Local Groups, communities and volunteers in support of our strategy, supporting them to reach and connect safely and effectively with people, healthcare systems and stakeholders in their local areas. You will establish and build on external partnerships with corporates and community organisations that enable us to reach out and engage with identified key audiences in the region. You will be confident and skilled at organising and delivering talks, training and events to diverse audiences in a face-to-face and online environment, and in supporting and enabling others to do so too. You will also be responsible for developing, delivering and growing our online structured peer support offer, as well as our informal peer support offer.
Ideal Candidate
As Volunteering and Outreach Manager you will have a strong sense of team combined with an ability to stand on one's own feet. You will be passionate about facilitating and enabling the involvement of people with diabetes in our work. You will believe firmly in our vision and strategy. You will have an excellent understanding of, and respect for what motivates people to volunteer and the important role volunteering and peer support plays in enabling us to achieve our vision. You will be an excellent communicator, skilled in volunteer management; relationship building; project management; event organisation; facilitation and delivering training. You will have an ability to see the bigger picture and think strategically alongside an understanding of how to measure and evaluate the impact of our work to ensure it is making a difference.
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Job title: War Pensions and Compensations Advisor
Region: Home Based, commutable to Newcastle and across the North
Directorate: Operations
Contract: Permanent. Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £23,800 to £25,000.00 gross per annum
About The Royal British Legion
The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.
Our Values and Behaviours
Does the following describe you?
- A desire to provide a great customer service and support.
- Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others.
- Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution.
- Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop.
- An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others.
If so then we would like to hear from you ….
The Role
An opportunity is available for a War Pensions & Compensations Advisor to join the National War Pension and Compensation (WP&C) Service. We are looking for advocates to provide specialist level representation at first tier tribunal to eligible individuals who are appealing decisions under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the War Pensions Scheme. Full subject matter training will be provided.
The ideal candidate will have experience of interpreting and applying legislation and presenting cases at first tier tribunal. The role includes providing comprehensive advice to appellants and the management of a significant caseload.
We are looking for someone with excellent communications skills and a strong focus on quality customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a methodical approach to work and sound organisational skills.
You will be home based, but there will be a requirement to travel for tribunal hearings, commutable across the North.
The nature of the post will require you to have a full driving licence.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking ‘Apply online’.
Closing date for this role is: Monday 24th May 2021.
Interviews will be held on w/c Monday 7th June 2021.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible
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CoachBright is a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity. As an award-winning, fast-growing charity our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential.
We are looking for someone based in London to support the delivery of our Secondary school Programmes.
We need an outgoing self-motivated person to enhance our work in the London, making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact.
At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment and workshop delivery all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence.
Person Specification
Essential characteristics and experience
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Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
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Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.
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Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
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Independence: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
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Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
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Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation/working with young people.
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Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends
Desirable knowledge/experience
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Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting.
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Experience recruiting volunteers.
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Experience measuring and evaluating impact
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Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or tutoring/coaching.
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Knowledge of UK schools
Benefits:
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An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting social enterprise with scope to input widely and take on new roles.
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Starting Salary: £21-£23k per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)
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Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata
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Office space: Based from our London Office (currently central Camden) and partner schools.
Key Information:
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Length: fixed term contract until end of July 2022
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Hours: Full-Time, Mon-Fri
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Reporting to: Head of Region
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Responsible for: individual programmes
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Start Date: W/B 2nd August 2021
We are a social mobility movement. We are working towards a day where no young person’s background determines their future.
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CoachBright is a social mobility movement committed to ensuring that every young person experiences educational equity. As an award-winning, fast-growing charity, our mission is to support young people from disadvantaged communities to identify and fulfil their potential.
We are looking for someone based in the South West to support the delivery of our Secondary school Programmes.
We need an outgoing self-motivated person to enhance our work in the South West, making it a vibrant and exciting hub that delivers real social impact.
At the forefront of the organisation, you will be responsible for maintaining partnerships, supporting tutors/coaches and delivering our programmes from volunteer recruitment and workshop delivery all the way through to evaluation. This is an “in-at-the-deep-end” role and you will flourish in a small dynamic team with real influence.
Person Specification
Essential characteristics and experience
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Passion for social mobility: we have big aims and are looking for those who share our desire to make education fairer in the UK so a person’s background does not determine their future.
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Relationship building and facilitating: this a public-facing role so you will love delivering workshops to groups as well as communicating our mission to a wide range of stakeholders (businesses, senior members of MATs, universities etc.
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Organisation: working in a fast paced young organisation you’ll be able to work between different programmes and workstreams.
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Independence: this role requires you to work independently/alone from time to time in the office and/or from home
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Resourcefulness: we’re a small, dedicated team - you must be a self-starter prepared for practical roles with lots of responsibility. A willingness to stay solution-focused with last minute challenges is a must!
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Young People: experience in a school or youth organisation/working with young people.
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Flexibility: the role will occasionally involve working evenings & weekends
Desirable knowledge/experience
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Experience working with young people in a school or youth work setting.
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Experience recruiting volunteers.
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Experience measuring and evaluating impact
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Knowledge of programme design, pedagogy or tutoring/coaching.
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Knowledge of UK schools
Benefits:
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An opportunity to contribute to a young, exciting social enterprise with scope to input widely and take on new roles.
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Starting Salary: £21-£23k per annum pro rata (dependent on experience)
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Annual Leave: 28 days pro rata
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Office space: Our South West Office (University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus)
Key Information:
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Length: fixed term contract until end of July
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Hours: Full time (Mon-Fri)
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Reporting to: Head of Region
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Responsible for: individual programmes
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Start Date: W/B 2nd August 2021
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Sierra Leone / Liberia Country Representative
Location: Freetown, with travel to Liberia as required (estimated 20%)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum depending on experience
Street Child UK are searching for an impressive, resourceful professional to play a key leadership role in developing our partners and their growing portfolios in Sierra Leone, and also Liberia - two high-priority countries for the charity.
1.The role
Street Child UK is a global, child-focussed INGO operating in fifteen countries in Africa and South Asia. In Sierra Leone and Liberia, the very first countries the charity began working in, we principally deliver change through long-standing partnerships with our two 'federal partners' - Street Child of Sierra Leone (SCoSL) and Street Child of Liberia (SCoL). Our high-impact projects chase gains in education access and outcomes for the most marginalised children - through signature integrated education, child protection and livelihoods initiatives.
The crux of this role is the provision of excellent delivery and representative support to these two key national partners, SCoSL and SCoL - including resource-mobilisation and organisational capacity development.
Specifically, and importantly, this role-holder will be directly accountable for the strong management and delivery of all Street Child UK-contracted projects in Sierra Leone and Liberia (presently c.$3.5m p/annum; growing) - reporting to Street Child Senior Leadership and/or donors directly.
The role is based in, and is expected to primarily focus on, Sierra Leone - with travel to Liberia as required (estimated 20%).
2. Key relationships
Impact and influence will be primarily driven through excellent peer-to-peer collaboration with the SCoSL & SCoL's Country Directors, senior staff and programmes teams. Excellent, trusting, supportive relationships with these figures will be essential.
The role is supported by a small 3-strong Street Child UK team reporting directly in to it, with two SC-UK Programme Managers in Sierra Leone and one in Liberia.
This role will have matrix reporting lines into, and significant support from, Street Child UK's Head of Africa Programmes; Head of Global Education & Technical; and Global Programme Co-ordinator. Other key internal relationships will be with Street Child colleagues in finance (especially), other global programmes teams, fundraisers and communications.
The role-holder is expected to be highly active in external representation and engagement - with Ministries, UN agencies, FCDO, partners, donors and other relevant parties.
3. Skills
We need someone with the experience and skills to add real value. Ideally but, not essentially, you will have a strong background in education (and/or protection and livelihoods) – either way you must be passionate about creating impact in these fields and will interact positively with Street Child's Global Head of Education and Technical. ‘Teaching at the right level’ is a key feature of much of our present programming - prior experience with this method would be hugely beneficial; or a willingness to learn, fast.
Above all we need someone with the inter-personal skills, and patience, to drive outcomes through respectful, patient, purposive peer-to-peer interaction with SCoSL and SCoL Country Directors and Senior Teams, including experience in supporting partners to develop and grow.
We also need someone with the operational and management qualities to ensure excellent programme delivery, in particular of Street Child-UK contracted programmes. Monitoring, data management, reporting and evaluation are key components of the role - evidence of strong capabilities in these areas is vital. Strong writing abilities, and willingness, to deliver excellent reports and proposals, are also essential -including to tight deadline as required.
4.Opportunity
This is not an easy job! But for the right person, it's a really great job. There will be considerable freedom to develop the role, as the senior representative of Street Child UK in-country; and equally, considerable support from Street Child UK global leadership, most of whom have extensive experience of these two contexts.
Moreover, our work in Sierra Leone and Liberia sits right at the heart of the charity. These are flag-ship programmes for the charity. Sierra Leone in particular remains among the very best supported programmes by Street Child's core donor base, many of whom have visited the country (including over 1000 for the Sierra Leone Marathon, which the charity has staged every year, apart from 2020 sadly - COVID-19).
In recent years Street Child's work in Sierra Leone and Liberia has won considerable recognition. In 2019 the charity received an award at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) in Qatar for our 'Family Business for Education' work in both countries. Street Child Liberia also emerged from the December 2019 RCT evaluation of the high-profile PSL/LEAP programme with massive credit - delivering the best value outcomes of all eight operators, by a clear distance. The opportunity in this role is to carry forwards this momentum and play a key role in driving the next phase of Street Child's journey in these two critical contexts.
We anticipate paying a salary in the region of £38-48k for the successful candidate, depending on prior experience.
To learn more about Street Child and our work in Sierra Leone and Liberia please visit our website.
Benefits
Attractive benefits are included – details available on request. Please note that this role is unaccompanied and not suitable for candidates looking for a family posting.
How to apply
Please visit our website to find details on how to submit your CV and short cover letter for this role. We will review applications as they are received. Pre-employment checks will be required as part of our recruitment process in line with our Safeguarding Policy. Street Child welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Orchid Project has a vision of a world free from female genital cutting (FGC) – something we believe is entirely possible. Orchid Project is a team of 11 full time staff. Last year our income was just over £1M, largely from major donors and trusts/foundations. In addition to our London-based staff, Orchid Project has an active supporter association in Denmark, and we partner with a number of grassroots organisations in Africa and Asia to accelerate an end to FGC.
The Policy and Advocacy Officer will play a vital role in supporting all of Orchid Project’s policy and advocacy objectives, reporting to the Head of Policy and Advocacy, and working closely with the entire Orchid team to implement the policy and advocacy strategy.
You will have an understanding of diverse forms of policy and advocacy and how organisations can effectively influence global and national actors and frameworks. You will be working closely with our grassroots partners and civil society organisations globally to support them in developing their advocacy, movement–building, and policy influencing skills.
You will support the Communications Manager to develop and evolve a communications activity plan that supports the advocacy strategy. You will share information and write briefings for the Policy and Advocacy team’s contribution to communications outputs.
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