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As Regional Development Lead for the North West & Central region, you’ll make a huge difference to the lives of those that work and use the railways in the region. You’ll support Samaritans in their life saving suicide prevention work.

As Regional Development Lead, you’ll be an expert advisory support link for the rail industries and local community partners. You’ll have experience of stakeholder engagement and partnership working. Warm, personable and friendly, you’ll be able to build and maintain relationships with many different groups of people.

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• £32,850 per annum 

• Fixed term contract until September 2024

• Full time (35 hours per week)

• Home-based but requires extensive travel 

• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences 

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What makes this role unique?

You’ll be working for Samaritans, delivering their aims, whilst also working on the frontline and supporting an industry in their efforts to reduce suicide. You’ll develop in-depth knowledge on suicide prevention in the sector, specially to the rail sector and more generally.

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Samaritans is proud of winning many awards for their partnership and campaigns within the industry. This is a unique chance to build on this success and make a real difference to people’s lives. 

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Emotional Resilience 

Please note, this role will involve being regularly exposed to detailed information on the specifics of rail fatalities which may be upsetting. We will discuss this with you at interview stage however this role does require high levels of emotional resilience. Samaritans supports employees by clinical supervisions from trauma specialists. The programme team is very close and supportive of each other. ​

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Employee Benefits:

We offer some brilliant benefits including flexible working, family-friendly policies, and training to support your development. You'll have 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and we match your pension contribution up to 5%. You can claim money back via a Health Cash Plan and wellbeing options including a free subscription to Headspace and a Perk Box account.

Application:

Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. We warmly welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to everyone and are flexible in how we receive information. If you would like to apply via a different format or let us know how we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact the People team.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and a 2 page cover letter outlining what attracted to this role, your transferable skills and experience. 

This role will close for applications at 9 am on Friday 1 December. Video interviews are scheduled for 7, 8 and 11 December. 

The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.

CLAPA is looking for a Finance Officer to join our small, friendly charity to manage the organisation's day-to-day finances. This will include keeping accurate and up-to-date records of all financial activities (income, expenditure, salaries and pension contributions), overseeing stock control and stock management and assisting with the annual audit preparations.  The right candidate will also have the opportunity to expand and grow into assisting with the production of management accounts with support from the Finance and Operations Manager.

​The ideal candidate will be qualified, competent, flexible and able to work to deadlines whilst juggling multiple priorities. They will report to the Finance and Operations Manager, and will also be a key part of the wider CLAPA staff team and will work with other teams as required.

This role is home-based within the United Kingdom, with the option to work at the CLAPA Office in London (E2 9DA). A few days per year are required at the office for all-staff meetings and stock checks, with travel expenses paid.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form linked in the Recruitment Pack. For safeguarding reasons, we are not able to accept CVs.

Applications Close: 30th November 2023

Interviews: Week commencing 4th December 2023 (via Zoom)

Start Date: ASAP

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as the Operations Manager for a new Fraud Peer Support Pilot Project to be be delivered in South London, Kent and Sussex. This vacancy is full-time, working 37.5 hours per week, home-based with travel required throughout the region.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced manager who can demonstrate the ability, passion and determination to lead all aspects of an effective and innovative service that can transform the lives of adult fraud victims. You will set up and deliver a fraud peer support pilot project across Kent, Sussex and South London.

As the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:

• the recruitment, management, supervision and development of the fraud caseworker team
• overseeing the delivery of individual, tailored support for victims of fraud
• the development and delivery of innovative online and in-person peer support work
• ensuring we provide high quality support services that meet the needs of victims of fraud
• working in close partnership with police, local authorities and other key stakeholders
• ensuring the voices and experiences of victims are heard in and beyond the criminal justice system

On occasion you may also be involved in bid writing and fund raising activity, and with print and broadcast media. The areas for delivery of the pilot are South London, Kent and Sussex and the post-holder will need to reside in one of these, and will be able to travel across the three areas

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Wednesday 29 November 2023 and interviews will be held in the week of 11 December

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

 

37.5 hours/week @ £31 - £34k pro rata (depending on skills and experience) but could also consider part-time working

Home-based with occasional meetings in Oxford and London area

This is an exciting opportunity to join Primary Care International (PCI). We are seeking an experienced project manager to co-ordinate and ensure the timely and effective implementation of PCI’s GIZ funded projects, in Libya, as well as other projects in PCI’s portfolio.

We are looking for someone to start in January 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Working flexibly from home, you will play an important role in our small, friendly team helping us to deliver successful projects in Libya and across a range of settings globally for a number of partners including some high-profile international agencies.

Specifically, you will join a small programmes team made up of a Digital Project Manager, Project Manager (this role) and a Head of Programmes (line manager of this role) who sit within a wider management / operational team.

 About Primary Care International (PCI)

PCI was launched as a social enterprise in 2014. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the quality healthcare needed to live fulfilling lives. We work to strengthen primary healthcare globally with a focus on quality, resilience and equity. We do this by partnering with others to co-create, learn, innovate, catalyse change and advocate.

PCI seeks to find sustainable solutions for delivering quality and cost-effective front-line healthcare worldwide. To date we have worked with clinicians in more than 34 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Mexico in a diverse range of settings.  PCI seeks specifically to grow the capability of the health workforce to learn and develop, raising clinical care standards, addressing related health systems issues, and ultimately delivering improved health outcomes.

Job Description

Project Management

· Responsible for day-to-day management of projects in your portfolio

· Working alongside PCI’s Clinical Director and clinical teams and Head of Programmes, act as the main team contact point with partners, for projects in your portfolio

· Ensure project plans and timelines are in place and work with the relevant parties to review and revise them as needed

· Co-ordinate PCI teams and external contractors to ensure they realise agreed deliverables in a timely manner

· Prepare for and participate in meetings with donors and partners

· Responsible for any administrative tasks associated with project implementation

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting

· Ensure monitoring plans and indicators are in place to track progress of projects

· Draft reports and ensure that they are submitted to donors/partners on time  

· Create other reports for internal, external, and key stakeholder use

· Participate in lesson learning sessions with project teams, document lessons and ensure that relevant ones are considered and integrated into new projects

· Collate, format and proof-read any training materials or project-related materials

 Procurement and Selection process of consultants and external companies

· Draft Terms of Reference or requests for quotations for specific pieces of work

· Co-ordinate the tender and selection process to identify and select consultants, PCI’s Clinical Associates or specialist companies

· Ensure compliance with PCI and donor procurement procedures

· Ensure the tender process and final decisions are documented clearly

Financial Monitoring and Management

· Undertake project-related financial management tasks such as monitoring income and expenditure and support the internal quarterly reforecasting process

· Prepare cash requests or invoice requests  

· Prepare financial reports for projects

· Support preparation of documentation for project-level audits

Logistical support for travel

· Organise any international travel or related logistics and ensure that organisational processes around travel security and risk assessment are followed  

Business Development

· Working with the Head of Programmes, support the drafting of proposals and budgets for new projects

Person Specification

Your application will need to demonstrate the following:

Essential

1. Experience within an NGO, social enterprise or non-profit organisation working with international development partners

2. Excellent project management skills and ability to implement robust project management systems to manage and monitor implementation of projects to the required standard and within tight timelines (often under pressure) 

3. Proven experience of managing grants from institutional donors (eg GiZ) and good understanding of donor compliance (eg reporting, procurement etc)

4. Solid financial management experience (budgeting, monitoring, reporting, reforecasting)

5. Fluent spoken and written English

6. Ability to manage complex and evolving projects, including international travel and provide remote support to project related activities

7. Excellent IT skills and aptitude for digital solutions

8. Strong communicator with good relationship building skills and an ability to maintain effective working relationships, through remote means, with diverse stakeholders

9. Resourceful, proactive, flexible, ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities

Preferred

1. Experience of working on health-related projects in resource-limited settings

2. Basic proficiency in written and spoken Arabic preferred

3. Able to travel internationally, if required, to provide logistical support to training workshops

4. Experience of leading internal meetings and managing stakeholder expectations.

Please note that this is a UK based role and applicants must not only have the right to live and work in the UK, but also be currently resident here. We cannot accept applications from anyone who does not meet this requirement, nor do we have the capacity to manage any complex residential or immigration arrangements.

What We Offer

- Home-based working

- Flexibility and autonomy around hours worked

- 25 days annual leave plus TOIL

- 5% pension contributions

- Membership of an employee perks scheme (Rewards Gateway)

We have an exciting opportunity for 3 x Caseworkers to join a new and innovative Fraud Peer Support Pilot Project. This project will be delivered by a Caseworker team based in South London, Kent and Sussex. We are looking for four enthusiastic and motivated people who can demonstrate the ability, passion and determination to deliver an effective and innovative service that can transform the lives of adult fraud victims.

These roles are home-based in South London, Kent or Sussex and will require travel across these areas. The roles are full-time working 37.5 hours per week but applications for part-time hours will also be considered.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

As part of the Fraud Peer Support Caseworker team you will be responsible for:

• contacting fraud victims to assess the risks they are facing and to discuss their support needs
• providing individual, tailored support for victims of fraud, particularly those affected by relationship/romance fraud
• setting up and delivering online and in-person group peer support work
• working in close partnership with police, local authorities and other key stakeholders to ensure fraud victims can access our services
• supporting victims to ensure their voices are heard in and beyond the criminal justice system

The areas for delivery of the pilot are South London, Kent and Sussex and the post-holders will need to reside in one of these, and will be able to travel across the three areas

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

Please indicate which county you want to work in, and whether you want full or part-time hours.

The closing date for this role is midnight on Wednesday 06 December 2023 and interviews will be held in the week of 18 December.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We are looking for someone who is ready for a challenge and enjoys working with people to join us as a Stalking Initial Response Officer working 37.5 hours a week from our Ashford office. You will join our established specialist team who are focused on providing support for people who have experienced stalking and work in partnership with other agencies to keep people safe. This post is maternity cover and is fixed term however there is scope for advancement to other roles in Victim Support either locally or nationally.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your Birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution - Enhanced sick pay allowances & maternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

As a Stalking Initial Response Officer, you will play a vital role in directly supporting all service users who may be affected by all types of crime. You will ensure the provision of individual structured, tailored resources and information to all service users ensuring they receive the required support to complete their journey through the criminal justice and legal systems to cope and recover from the impact of crime, helping people to move beyond the crime and access additional support services.

You will need:

You will have the skills to carry out risk assessments, safety planning, assessment of needs and individual support planning. You should have demonstrable experience of working in a similar setting or position. An ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload is essential.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer to join the team. This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off your Birthday
• £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.

About the Role:

The purpose of this role is to draft tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational information and data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements.

To succeed in this role you will have excellent communication skills, with a high level of professional writing skills. You will also be able to interpret complex documentation, identify key requirements and prepare written responses that meet criteria. You will be flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Please note, we welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience in a similar role but do have transferable experience or skills.

This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: Monday 11 December 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 19 December 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Regional Fundraiser

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Fundraiser to join the Regional Fundraising Team in North East and Yorkshire. 

Position: CE211 Relationship Fundraiser

Location: Home-based, North East and Yorkshire however Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £29,000 per annum

Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 27 December 2023

Interview Date: 10 January 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

Reporting to the Relationship Manager - North the Relationship Fundraiser – North East and Yorkshire will proactively acquire new donor and volunteer support to agreed targets and also deliver excellent stewardship of the overall experience leading to increased income.

Through effective, key performance reporting and strategic stewardship interventions you will establish potential and maximise income from the Regional Fundraising core income streams of Supporter Led, Regional Corporate and Community Groups.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To be an inspiring and motivating team player focussed on delivering income
• Pro-actively seeking out new ways to provide excellent supporter stewardship that leads to delivery of income
• Have a drive for high standards; both having them, and expecting them from others with the key objective being to deliver income

About You

You will have:

• Experience of undertaking and initiating fundraising activities and events
• Ability to work flexibly with regards to working patterns and duties
• Ability to work with attention to detail and on occasion unsupervised
• Ability to proficiently use industry standard IT systems

This role requires frequent travel across a large geographical locality to meet with potential and existing supporters and to attend team meetings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Corporate, Regional, Community, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraiser, Regional Fundraiser, Community Fundraiser, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Fundraising Officer, Relationship, Relationship Fundraiser, Relationship Fundraising.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Patient Engagement Coordinator

We’re looking for a motivated individual to lead the implementation of strategies and plans to improve the involvement and impact of patients and the public in and across the Greater Manchester Neurorehabilitation and Integrated Stroke Delivery Network (GMNISDN).

Position: S1100 Involvement Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Greater Manchester. Travel around Greater Manchester will be required as part of this role

Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week (Flexible hours considered between 21 and 25 hours per week)

Salary: Circa £23,550 per annum (FTE £32,970)

Contract: This is a 12-month fixed term role from start date. This contract is funded, we currently have funding for 12 months.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 3 December 2023

Interview Date: 14 December 2023. Interviews will be held in person in Manchester. Location to be confirmed. 

The Role

This role is for a Patient and Carer Involvement Coordinator, hosted by the Stroke Association on behalf of the GMINSDN. 

Reporting to the Stroke Association Engagement Lead, and working closely with the GMNISDN managers, key responsibilities will include:

· Developing and enhancing the existing PPI initiatives including the patient and carer groups and strengthening their impact.

· Improving engagement with the clinical stakeholders and voluntary sector to develop more holistic, patient centred pathways of care.

· Increasing the opportunities for participation of underrepresented groups to help reduce health inequalities in stroke and neurorehabilitation services.

About You

You will have a proven record of:

· Embedding patient and public involvement practices into health services including designing and delivering inclusive activities.

· Building collaborative relationships using diplomacy and tact.

This Stroke Association based role will be putting people affected by stroke and neurological conditions at the heart of the GMINSDN, partnering with them to shape our work wherever their insight and expertise can add value.

You will:

· Be curious, with the ability to think differently and creatively.

· Share our commitment to enhance patient involvement.

· Have excellent knowledge of patient and public involvement best practice, with practical experience and the ability to ensure that everything we do is inclusive.

· Have strong strategic thinking ability.

· Have excellent project management and communication skills.

· Have a good understanding of the impact of health inequalities and how to ensure these are identified and addressed.

This role is based at home and will require regular travel across the Greater Manchester locality.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role you must reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV AND a supporting statement, of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Impact, Impact and Engagement, Engagement, Impact and Involvement, Patient Impact, Patient Involvement, Impact Officer, Impact and Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Engagement Lead

We’re looking for a motivated, driven individual to lead our Engagement team in London. You will be passionate about empowering people affected by stroke and working with NHS colleagues to improving stroke care.

Position: S1104 Engagement Lead

Location: Home-based, London. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings).

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible working available)

Salary: Circa £41,800 per annum (inner London weighting £3,299 per annum or outer London weighting £1,755 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 5th January 2024

Interview Date: 19th January 2024

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The Engagement Lead will report to the Associate Director for London and is responsible for leading our Engagement Team and function in London. You will play a key role in our London Senior Leadership team alongside a service delivery colleague.  You will drive our engagement with colleagues in the London Health and Social Care system and with people affected by stroke.

Key responsibilities will include supporting the London team to:

· Develop and deliver our London Locality plan alongside the rest of our London senior leadership team.

· Lead our relationship mapping and stakeholder engagement approach, supporting the team to act as a system leader.

· Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

· Lead on the development of the London Involvement Network to support stroke survivors in having a voice in local stroke policy to improve our ability to influence for impactful and tangible improvements. 

· Build our community engagement function by supporting staff and volunteers to develop the Stroke Group network.

· Develop a London community volunteering approach.

· Scope and lead on engagement projects to achieve outcomes in our London Locality plan.

About You

As Engagement Lead, you will have experience of:

· Leading, managing and developing people

· Working in partnership with other organisations

· Working with groups and networks, including on co-production

· Setting and managing budgets

· Systems leadership and influencing principles and knowledge of health and social care systems

To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Engagement Officer, Engagement Lead, Relationship Coordinator, Community Engagement, Community Engagement Coordinator, Community Engagement Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Lead to lead the Anti-Social Behaviour Service team in Devon and Cornwall, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you....

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Sick pay allowances, maternity and paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression.

About the role:

The role is home-based with regular travel across Devon and Cornwall. As a Project Lead for the ASB team you will be:

• Managing a small team of ASB caseworkers, allocating cases & analysing data
• Working with the Operations Manager to ensure delivery of the business plan
• Responsible for capturing data & information to ensure the team is outcome based & evidenced
• The subject matter expert for ASB within the service
• Working with key partners to develop mechanisms for identifying & referring those affected by ongoing and persistent ASB
• Completing DSO training to prioritise the safety of service users and ensure compliance with safeguarding policy
• Leading on delivery of training to local agencies
• Attending meetings with funders/commissioners & providing reports
• Playing a lead role in developing VS's ASB work at both local and national levels
• Holding a small caseload when required

You will need:

• As this role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement
• Experience of managing a team
• An understanding of confidentiality and safe working practice in accordance with safeguarding legislation, General Data Protection Regulation and other legal requirements
• Experience of effective delivery of services in the voluntary or statutory sector including complex case management and maintaining case management records
• The ability to build effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders and work directly with in statutory, voluntary or multi agency settings
• High personal resilience to manage demands of working with ASB
• Competent IT and administrative skills including the use of Microsoft Office packages
• The ability to engage with vulnerable service users.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Support Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke. We are looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in East Berkshire.

Position: S1102 Stroke Association Support Coordinator

Location: Home based, East Berkshire, however, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (May include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week (flexible working considered)

Salary: Circa £21,933 per annum (FTE circa £25,500 per annum)

Contract: Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 31 December 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes. A key part of the role will be to support service users and the delivery of the service.

Reporting to the Stroke Association Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes
• Be accountable for volunteers, so experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers would be an advantage.
• You will have excellent IT skills and demonstrate a flexible approach to your role.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running virtual groups.

This role is home based, but extensive travel is required across the local area and occasionally further afield to visit people at home and in community settings.  Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.

About the Organisation

Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.

When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.

We’re working to improve the diversity of our team.  Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.

We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities. 

Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.

In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Introduction to us

Salary: £50,000- £55,000 + benefits 

Location: This is a working from home role, with an expectation of travel to Birmingham, London and travel to other locations for site visits and meetings.

The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.

The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Senior Partnerships Manager (Corporate) is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will help the Canal and River Trust to deliver significant growth in income. We are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who will personally identify, cultivate and manage a portfolio of national corporate partners, aligning on key CSR and commercial activity. The Senior Partnerships Manager (Corporate) will manage a small team and will work with the Head of P&P, to develop a new, national approach to corporate fundraising and partnerships for the Trust.

About the role and you

Experience & Knowledge

• Successful track record of securing strategic corporate partnerships.
• Significant experience of identifying strategic partnership opportunities and building a robust new business pipeline.
• Strong understanding of the UK corporate fundraising landscape, including trends.
• Experience of cross-organisational collaboration and implementing new ways of working in a large, complex charity.
• Demonstrable experience of developing funding pipelines and strategies.
• Experience of working with high level volunteer fundraisers and senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from companies.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
• Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable.

Skills & Personal qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust and by your professionalism to achieve outstanding results.
• Resilience and a proactive approach, with the ability to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, combined with an eye for detail.
• Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling proposals and pitches.
• Solutions-focused and target-oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confident and persuasive.
• Highly numerate.
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the Trust and as an internal champion of fundraising.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we offer

In addition to your salary of £50,000- £55,000 you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc. 
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. 
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. 
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.

Introduction to us

Salary: £50,000- £55,000 + benefits 

Location: This is a working from home role, with an expectation of travel to Birmingham, London and travel to other locations for site visits and meetings.

The Canal & River Trust is a charity entrusted with the care of over 2000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs in England and Wales. These historic, natural and cultural assets form part of the nation’s strategic and local blue-green infrastructure network, linking urban and rural communities as well as habitats. Our waterways contribute to the health and well-being of local communities and economies, creating attractive and connected places to live, work, volunteer and spend leisure time. They also play an important role in mitigating the impact of climate change and provide valuable habitats and much-needed biodiverse corridors for wildlife.

The Canal and River Trust is committed to growing its fundraised income and has developed ambitious targets for fundraising over the coming years. Senior Philanthropy Manager is an exciting role within the Philanthropy & Partnerships team which will develop a new major giving programme and help the Canal and River Trust to deliver significant growth in philanthropic income. We are looking for a proactive and experienced fundraiser who will personally identify, cultivate and manage major donor and family foundation prospects. The Senior Philanthropy Manager will manage a small philanthropy team and work with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to develop a high performing fundraising culture.

About the role and you

Experience & Knowledge

• Successful track record of securing high-value philanthropic gifts, at the 6-figure level or more.
• Significant experience of identifying and cultivating cold prospects.
• Experience of deepening donor relationships and growing philanthropic giving year on year.
• Experience of working with high level volunteer fundraisers both in committees and as individuals.
• Thorough knowledge of legal, financial and ethical considerations related to fundraising from Major Donors.
• Experience of developing and managing successful major donor events.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of effectively using a CRM system for fundraising.
• Experience of fundraising in the Heritage or Environment sector is desirable.

Skills & Personal qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written, with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Motivated by the cause of the Canal & River Trust and by your professionalism to achieve outstanding results.
• Resilience and a proactive approach, with the ability to be innovative and creative.
• Ability to think and plan strategically, combined with an eye for detail.
• Ability to understand, interpret and craft complex information into compelling cases for support.
• Solutions-focused and target-oriented, with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Confident and persuasive.
• Highly numerate.
• Ability to act as a spokesperson for the Trust and as an internal champion of fundraising.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we offer

In addition to your salary of £50,000- £55,000 you will benefit from a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits.

• 25 days paid holiday, plus paid Bank Holidays, increasing to 27 days plus Bank Holidays after 3 years
• Home working status with ‘hub’ facilities available if a need to work outside of home – flexibility.
• Annual £200 personal learning & growth award to spend on any learning related activity – hobbies; aspirations etc. 
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues – health; financial; lifestyle; well-being; domestic & neighbourly matters. 
• Access to a range of employee benefits including – store discounts; boating holiday discounts; holiday purchase scheme. 
• 2 days paid volunteering leave, volunteering for local community project work.

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.

All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

When you join the Canal & River Trust you become a member of an engaged team working to preserve our heritage for future generations. Come and share your passion and knowledge with a team that makes a difference to millions of people every day.