Can you help Wales to be a better place to grow older? We are recruiting for a Health and Social Care Campaigns and Policy Officer to join the Age Cymru team and support the influencing work of Age Cymru. This post will support the effective delivery of Age Cymru winter health campaigns, enabling Age Cymru to better support the health and wellbeing of older people across Wales.

Allwch chi helpu Cymru i fod yn lle gwell i heneiddio? Rydym yn recriwtio am Swyddog Polisi ac Ymgyrchoedd Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol i ymuno â'r tîm Age Cymru a chefnogi gwaith dylanwadol Age Cymru. Bydd y swydd hon yn cefnogi darpariaeth effeithiol ymgyrchoedd iechyd Age Cymru dros y gaeaf, gan alluogi Age Cymru i ddarparu gwell cefnogaeth ar gyfer iechyd a lles yr henoed ledled Cymru.

If successful you will

* Implement Age Cymru health campaign plans ensuring they are promoted widely to a diverse audience across Wales.
* Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and organisations for the effective delivery of the Age Cymru health and social care campaigns.
* Support the influencing work of Age Cymru inclusive of health and care policy development, campaign research and public affairs support.
* Develop and maintain a resource of accurate, up to date information on issues affecting older people and support the development of any campaign publications or reports.

* Gweithredu cynlluniau ymgyrch iechyd Age Cymru a sicrhau eu bod nhw'n cael eu hyrwyddo'n eang i gynulleidfa amrywiol ledled Cymru.
* Datblygu a chynnal cysylltiadau gyda phartneriaid a sefydliadau allanol ar gyfer darparu ymgyrchoedd iechyd a gofal Age Cymru'n effeithiol
* I gefnogi gwaith dylanwadol Age Cymru, yn cynnwys datblygiad polisi iechyd a gofal, cefnogi ymchwil a chymorth materion cyhoeddus.
* Datblygu a chynnal adnoddau gan ddarparu gwybodaeth gywir a chyfoes ar faterion sy'n effeithio ar bobl hyn a chefnogi datblygiad unrhyw gyhoeddiadau neu adroddiadau ymgyrchoedd.

About you

You will have experience delivering public campaigns and engaging with diverse audiences.
You will need excellent influencing skills and the ability to work in partnership with other agencies including statutory and voluntary organisations.
You should have good knowledge of the Health and Social Care agenda in Wales, coupled with knowledge of issues affecting older people.
You'll have the ability to absorb and analyse complex material and apply it practically, along with the ability to exercise your own initiative, and prioritise and manage your own workload.
The ability to speak fluent Welsh would be beneficial but is not essential.
As part of your application please include a full covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

* Bydd gennych brofiad o gyflwyno ymgyrchoedd cyhoeddus ac ymgysylltu gyda chynulleidfaoedd amrywiol.
* Byddwch angen sgiliau dylanwadu rhagorol a'r gallu i weithio mewn partneriaeth ag asiantaethau eraill gan gynnwys sefydliadau statudol a gwirfoddol.
* Dylech fod â gwybodaeth dda am yr agenda iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol bresennol yng Nghymru, ynghyd â gwybodaeth ynghylch materion sy'n effeithio ar bobl hyn.
* Bydd gennych y gallu i amsugno a dadansoddi deunydd cymhleth a'i gymhwyso'n ymarferol, ynghyd â'r gallu i ddefnyddio eich greddf eich hun, a blaenoriaethu a rheoli eich llwyth gwaith.
* Byddai'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn fanteisiol ond nid yw'n hanfodol.

Fel rhan o'ch cais cynhwyswch lythyr eglurhaol llawn yn manylu ar sut yr ydych yn bodloni'r meini prawf a amlinellir yn y fanyleb person os gwelwch yn dda

What we can offer

In return we can offer a generous holiday allowance 27 days made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward, Flexible Hours Working Scheme, Competitive Employer pension, Life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary, Healthcare cashback plan.

Yn gyfnewid, gallwn gynnig gwyliau hael o 27 diwrnod, yn cynnwys 24 diwrnod y gellir eu defnyddio at eich dibenion personol a 3 diwrnod y mae'n rhaid eu defnyddio rhwng y Nadolig a'r Flwyddyn Newydd - yn cynnwys cario gwyliau ymlaen, Cynllun Oriau Gwaith Hyblyg, Pensiwn Cyflogwr Cystadleuol, Yswiriant bywyd hyd at 4 gwaith eich cyflog blynyddol, cynllun arian yn ôl Gofal Iechyd.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here
Age UK and Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people experiencing homelessness who may have suffered compound traumas in their lives? Can you work on the frontline, helping us to provide safe, welcoming and supportive accommodation? If this sounds like you, we definately want to hear from you.

Can you be proactive in providing a trauma and psychologically informed hostel environment that is safe and welcoming, maximising engagement with residents and providing critical intervention support to help individuals to maintain accommodation and maximise move-on opportunities? If so, we definately want to hear from you.

Based in any UK office (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London or Manchester)

Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Campaign Manager and be responsible for designing and delivering our public campaigning initially in our mission focusing on delivering change for children in conflict.

Our Policy, Advocacy, and Campaigns department is where we drive political agendas at national and global levels. We've integrated lobbying, policy, research and campaigning into one agile, powerful engine for change. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

As Campaign Manager you will lead Save the Children UK's public campaign strategy on one of our priority areas in our SCUK organisational strategy – ensuring that as an organization we're responding to conflicts, emergencies, and child rights abuses around the world.

You will lead on developing and delivering our public campaign strategy, working with colleagues from across the organisation to help us to engage our supporters in our work – the role could see you leading reactive campaigns moments or developing strategies, tactics and approaches that will see you working across our network of shops, developing digital marketing campaigns, or working with our network of campaign volunteers and schools.

Additionally you will:

• Support the development of strong relationships with key campaigning partners and coalitions, actively maintain positive working relationships outside of your role.

• Represent the campaign internally and externally – working closely with public affairs, media, marketing and policy colleagues to deliver change for children.

• Monitor and evaluate campaign activity and contribute to organisational and team evaluations, including commissioning, interpreting and sharing campaigns insight work.

To be successful you will be an experienced campaigner with experience of leading the development and delivery of impactful campaign strategies, and a track record of success. You will have good knowledge of a range of campaigning and organising tactics, as well as significant experience of engaging public audiences to affect policy change. In addition you will:

• Significant experience working with a wide range of campaigning and organising techniques and tactics and across diverse digital platforms

• An understanding and experience of using a theory of change approach to shape campaign strategies

• Be curious about how change happens, willing to experiment with new approaches and explore new approaches,

• Knowledge of international development and / or conflict and humanitarian issues are desirable

• Experience in monitoring and evaluating campaigns and providing reports which track progress.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity and a real commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world, and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 15th November 2020

Please note - whilst this role is advertised as office based, Save The Children UK will remain a remote-working organisation until at least 30 June 2021.

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation is the official charity of Cardiff City Football Club. We use the unique appeal of Cardiff City FC to change lives.

Fixed Term Contract (12 Months - Maternity Cover)

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role is to lead and shape our fundraising activities in order to grow income across the fundraising spectrum.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

Strategy and Policy

1. To support the development, implementation andevaluation of the strategic plan.

2. To develop and manage a fundraising strategy to secure income and support the organisation’s growth.

Leadership

3. To demonstrate a commitment to our values, mission and ultimate goal.

4. To be an ambassador for the Cardiff City FC Foundation with a strong external focus.

Management
5. To report to senior management, the board of trustees and

sub-committees about the impact of the fundraising activities. 6. To ensure best use of resources.

Finance
7. To manage the fundraising budget and report on variances to the SMT.

8. To ensure that fundraising income achieves target.

Fundraising

9. To communicate the fundraising strategy throughout the organisation, ensuring everyone understands their role and the importance of fundraising.

10. To develop strategies securing income from Trusts and Foundations, Corporate and individual Giving, Legacies, Fundraising Events.

11. To identify projects and services which could be funded through Trusts and Foundations, cultivate and approach funders, develop proposals which include as many core organisational costs as acceptable to the funder.

12. Identify projects and services which could be funded through major giving, cultivate relationships, develop proposals and secure gifts from major donors.

13. To identify opportunities and manage corporate and individual giving, cultivate relationships, maximise income generation, supporter engagement and lifetime value.

14. To identify opportunities and manage fundraising events, develop a fundraising calendar, to ensure maximum return on investment and maximum supporter engagement.

15. To build a strong, diverse pipeline of future opportunities.

16. To develop engaging targeted fundraising campaigns to broaden our support base.

17. To be aware of and respond to emerging trends in fundraising.

General

18. To understand the fundraising regulatory environment and ensure compliance.

19. To meet deadlines agreed with line manager and key partners with regard to reporting of key performance indicators and other targets.

20. To champion the highest standards for health and safety and safeguarding.

21. To effectively manage and develop strong positive relationships with beneficiaries, key partners and stakeholders.

22. To undertake any relevant training as required by line- manager or in line with expectations of the programme funder.

23. To attend and participate in meetings with Foundation staff, funding providers and other meetings as appropriate.

24. To exhibit and promote company values & behaviours.

25. Promote and celebrate equality, diversity & inclusion.

26. To out carry any additional work and duties that meet the needs of the business.

Key Relationships
Internal: All Foundation Staff and Trustees.

External: Cardiff City FC Directors and Senior Management, Trusts and Foundations and other funders, Major Donors, Corporate and Individual Supporters, any other external stakeholders that support and benefit the work of the Foundation.

PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER (Wales)

Salary: Circa £26,000 per annum

Location: Cardiff office-based (with flexible working opportunities) – Currently home-based working during the COVID-19 pandemic with a return to office-based working after this period.

Contract type: Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week

Closing Date:  9th November 2020, 23:55pm

Interview Date: 20th November 2020

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in health policy and a strong understanding of Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru to join our hard-working Public Affairs team. You will be working closely alongside the Public Affairs Manager for Wales and acting as the primary contact in the Welsh Parliament providing full-time public affairs presence on behalf of Cancer Research UK.

Some of the key activity you can expect to be involved in is…

• Managing a full Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru engagement programme, including acting as secretariat for the Cross Party Group on Cancer

• Regularly briefing elected members, monitoring parliamentary activity and sharing intelligence

• Supporting the development of nation-specific communications and materials

• Assisting with policy development; and representing the charity at external meetings and in external coalitions

At CRUK we have a shared purpose of speeding up our progress towards eradicating cancer. The pioneering work we do around prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives, but we still have a long way to go. Its teams such as our Public Affairs team that allow us to have a significant impact on the way in which our health policy is governed across the UK, and we want to continue this work. This is a key time to be joining us in this area as we respond to current affairs and ensure cancer research remains a priority ahead of next year’s Welsh Parliamentary/Senedd Cymru Elections.

Who are we looking for? Someone with…

• Good understanding and experience of the Welsh Parliament/Senedd Cymru

• Demonstrable political interest and judgement, with a commitment to neutrality and ability to work across the political spectrum

• Ability to quickly understand, summarise and analyse complex (policy) issues and distil for a range of internal and external audiences

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to adapt style to different audiences

• Strong organisational skills and experience of managing a complex workload, with tight deadlines and often changing priorities

• Good influencing skills and confident managing challenging stakeholder relationships, including in coalition

• Adaptable self-starter with the ability to work remotely and in a self-directed way as part of a larger team

If the above sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you. Please see our candidate pack here for a full role profile and more about CRUK here: https://adobe.ly/34fFNi8

Want to help shape a Wales where LGBT young people are accepted without exception? Here’s your chance. 

For the last thirty years, Stonewall has been working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bi and trans people. As a charity we rely on the generosity of private individuals, communities and organisations. Without it, none of what we do would be possible. 

Join us as our Programmes Officer in our Programmes Team in Stonewall Cymru to help shape a Wales where everyone is accepted without exception. Reporting to the Programmes Manager, you’ll focus on helping businesses, charities, public services and educational institutions to develop inclusive cultures through membership of one our innovative Champion programmes .You will be involved in all aspects of LGBT workplace inclusion. As our Programmes Officer you will be responsible for supporting our relationships with key stakeholders and providing expert support and guidance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your skillset and step up as an ally and role model. It’s a varied role in a dynamic environment so you’ll need to be fully up to speed with the principles of LGBT inclusion, intersections of oppression and an understanding of power and privilege in the workplace.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role, however, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the importance and need to deliver a bilingual service

Programmes Officer 

Cardiff 

£28,512

At Stonewall we want you to feel involved in all aspects of our work and to have amazing opportunities during your time with us . Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. In line with Stonewall’s commitments to race equity and trans inclusion, we are particularly seeking applications from People of Colour/ BAME people and/or trans people. Stonewall has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 11 November 2020 at 9:00am

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please let us know.

Eisiau helpu i lunio Cymru lle derbynnir pobl ifanc LGBT yn ddieithriad? Dyma'ch cyfle. 

Dros y deng mlynedd ar hugain diwethaf, mae Stonewall wedi bod yn gweithio i sicrhau cydraddoldeb i bobl lesbiaidd, hoyw, deurywiol a thraws. Fel elusen rydym yn dibynnu ar haelioni unigolion, cymunedau a sefydliadau preifat. Hebddo, ni fyddai'n bosibl gwneud dim o'r hyn a wnawn.

Ymunwch â ni fel ein Swyddog Rhaglenni yn ein Tîm Rhaglenni yn Stonewall Cymru i helpu i lunio Cymru lle derbynnir pawb yn ddieithriad. Gan adrodd i'r Rheolwr Rhaglenni, byddwch yn canolbwyntio ar helpu busnesau, elusennau, gwasanaethau cyhoeddus a sefydliadau addysgol i ddatblygu diwylliannau cynhwysol drwy fod yn aelod o un o'n rhaglenni Hyrwyddwyr arloesol. Byddwch yn ymwneud â phob agwedd ar gynnwys gweithle LHDT. Fel ein Swyddog Rhaglenni, byddwch yn gyfrifol am gefnogi ein perthynas â rhanddeiliaid allweddol a darparu cymorth ac arweiniad arbenigol. Mae'r rôl hon yn gyfle gwych i ddatblygu eich sgiliau a chamu i fyny fel cynghreiriad a model rôl. Mae'n rôl amrywiol mewn amgylchedd deinamig felly bydd angen i chi fod yn gwbl gyflym gydag egwyddorion cynhwysiant LHDT, rhyngadrannau gormesol a dealltwriaeth o bŵer a braint yn y gweithle.

Mae'r gallu i siarad Cymraeg yn ddymunol ar gyfer y rôl hon, fodd bynnag, dylai'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus allu dangos dealltwriaeth gref o bwysigrwydd a'r angen i ddarparu gwasanaeth dwyieithog. 

Swyddog Rhaglenni

Caerdydd

£28,512

Yn Stonewall rydym eisiau chi i deimlo eich bod yn cymryd rhan ym mhob agwedd o ein gwaith a chael cyfleoedd anhygoel yn ystod eich amser gyda ni. Derbynnir pawb am bwy ydyn nhw, beth bynnag eu hoedran, anabledd, hunaniaeth rhyw, statws priodasol, hil, ffydd neu gred, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, cefndir economaidd-gymdeithasol, ac os ydych chi'n feichiog neu ar absenoldeb teuluol. Yn unol ag ymrwymiadau Stonewall i degwch hil a chynhwysiant traws, rydym yn chwilio'n benodol am geisiadau gan bobl croenliw / BAME a / neu bobl draws. Mae gan Stonewall nifer o grwpiau rhwydwaith staff sy'n darparu cefnogaeth cymheiriaid a lleoedd diogel i staff sy'n dal y hunaniaethau hyn a hunaniaethau eraill.

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer Ceisiadau: Dydd Mercher 11 Tachwedd 2020 am 9:00 yb

Os oes gennych anabledd ac y byddai'n well gennych wneud cais mewn fformat gwahanol neu os hoffech inni wneud addasiadau rhesymol i'ch galluogi i wneud cais neu fynychu unrhyw gyfweliad, rhowch wybod i ni.

Debt Free South West (previously known as Money Advice West) is the South West’s leading independent free debt advice partnership.  Our skilled advisers help over 6,000 people facing debt and poverty issues each year since 2006. 

The roles are employed by Talking Money, the lead organisation within the partnership. Talking Money is a Bristol-based money advice charity providing free, independent, specialist debt and benefits advice, and general money guidance, information, and support to local citizens.  We have a strong track record of providing training and consultancy to local voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we anticipate a large increase in demand for debt advice, so we are recruiting 2 new FTE Technical Supervisors to support our partnership across the South West of England.  This is a great opportunity for you to progress your career in an industry where you can make a real and positive difference to people’s lives.

The role would start on 4 January 2021 and for an initial fixed term to 30 November 2021.

These new and challenging roles are home based, working with advisers, clients and multiple agencies within our partnership with some travel to agencies in Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil to advise and support clients on how to resolve all of their debt issues. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years current or recent experience of providing debt advice.

Technical Supervisors will:

• Ensure delivery partners meet the service and delivery requirements as set out by the funder (MaPS)
• Provide day-to-day support to advisers and trainees as they provide debt advice to over-indebted clients that is accurate, effective and tailored to the client’s individual circumstances, in accordance with FCA regulations and guidance.
• Support and regularly audit delivery partner organisations, ensuring they are prepared for external reviews of their service in line with the quality requirements of the funder (MaPS)
• Undertake debt advice file reviews, interview observations and provide regular 1:1 supervision for feedback and training
• Support line managers in the development of advisers and the debt advice service
• Work with the Quality Manager and funder to monitor and improve the quality of debt advice within the partnership

Technical Supervisors will be expected to contribute to the team by:

• Working to an agreed work-plan
• Manage your own caseload whilst supporting advisers to manage theirs
• Being an active member of the partnership
• Complying with policies and procedures of Talking Money

CVs and covering letters are not accepted so please contact us for an application pack.

Closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 8th November 2020.

Interviews are planned for the week beginning 16th November 2020 and applicants should be available for a start date of 4th January 2021.

Be an integral part of our team and support the delivery of the Huggards Needle Syringe Programme ensuring that people experiencing homelessness who are living with a substance misuse issue receive a trauma informed and effective Harm Reduction service.

About us: We are the leading organisation in Wales, promoting equality for and fostering good relations towards asylum seekers and refugees. With over 30 years’ experience we are proud of what we stand for, and we look forward to working with you.

Background of the post: With Welsh Government funding, a consortium of organisations led by the Welsh Refugee Council are working together to deliver an Asylum Rights Programme which will improve access to support services and advice for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants across Wales.

Purpose of the post

• This specific post is funded by the National Emergencies Trust (NET) and will assist in delivering the WRC provision under the Asylum Rights Programme funded by Welsh Government. This is done by providing effective advice and support to WRC clients and, as appropriate and within the remit of their professional qualification, to advocate on their behalf
• To support the work of the casework team to provide advice, guidance and signposting to people seeking asylum and people with refugee status on a daily drop-in basis
• To work across the casework team to provide a high level of admin and practical support
• To provide support to a caseload of people seeking asylum on a one-to-one basis
• To work alongside the caseworkers and partner agencies to improve access to mainstream services and improve integration outcomes
• To support and contribute towards the development of the WRC’s advice service as a whole.

Major duties and responsibilities

Client responsibilities

• To ensure that, always, clients are aware of what options are available to them and that they are empowered to pursue their chosen options, and provided with the necessary assistance to access resources
• To help clients with the completion of forms

Caseworker support

To support the caseworkers by:

• Negotiating with agencies, government departments, local authorities, immigration services, solicitors, and other bodies to secure client’s entitlements and/or access to services
• Arranging interpretation as necessary (either directly or by arranging

interpretation through others who are competent and able to meet agreed standards)

• To support the caseworkers to work in partnership with service providers and key stakeholders to provide a holistic approach to meet clients’ needs
• Undertaking administrative tasks in relation to the above ensuring the capture of all client information and statistics
• The management of basic office systems, e.g. client database,
• Recording all activities and contribute to qualitative and quantitative reports on a regular basis and as required for monitoring and evaluation

Development

• To participate in staff training, development, and appraisal, as agreed with the line manager
• To prepare for and actively engage in the support/supervision and appraisal process provided by the Programme and Partnership Manager
• To attend external and internal meetings relevant to the service, as agreed with the Programme and Partnership Manager (these meetings will usually be in the locale, but may be held in other parts of Wales or the UK)

Good governance

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the principles of the WRC’s Confidentiality Policy and within agreed norms of impartiality and boundaries
• To abide by and to work to WRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times

Flexibility

To deliver the service, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Therefore, the post holder is required to be flexible and co-operative in carrying out other reasonable duties and responsibilities. This job specification will be subject to periodic review with the post holder to ensure that it accurately reflects the duties of the job.

Equal opportunities

WRC is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment, the workplace and service delivery. The post holder is expected to follow WRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please view Job Description attached to view and refer to Person Specification when applying for this role.

CV's alone will not be accepted.

Due to the number of applications, we will unfortunately be unable to get back to unsuccessful applicants.

Do you want to work in a restraunt quality kitchen providing food within our Intervention Centre that helps people to end their experience of homelessness? Do you have catering and food hygiene experience? Do you want to make a positive difference to peoples lives? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you.