Brief Advert

Chief Officer

37.5 hours per week

PO4 £39,880 to PO5 £44,863

.BTM is a Bradford based well established charity and company limited by guarantee.  Over 30 years it has gained a national reputation for providing accessible information in a wide range of formats; working closely with disadvantaged and disabled people, supporting their challenge,  inclusion, choice and skills development through our workgroups.

To be successful in this role, you should be thoughtful, values driven leader and a confident decision-maker, supporting our teams to develop and enhance their skills and be productive. You will have business experience and be able to evidence your work in building a business through social enterprise. You will ensure our charity stays buoyant and play a key role in developing its programmes of work in line with our values.

CHIEF OFFICER: BTM

BTM is a Bradford based well established charity and company limited by guarantee. Over the last 30 years it has gained a national reputation for providing accessible information in a wide range of formats for many disadvantaged communities, working closely with members of those communities. Our long standing and well respected CO, Sue Crowe, is retiring in the summer 2022 and the Management Committee wishes to appoint a successor to start in the spring/summer of 2022.

Responsibilities will include:

As the face of the charity seeking out developing and maintaining effective working arrangements with local and national organisations in line with strategy and goals for growth developed with the Management Committee.

Managing the organisation and staff team day to day to fulfil all these contracts and social enterprise work, ensuring the charity complies with all legal requirements and promotes our values which are rooted in the social model of disability.

Reporting regularly to the Management Committee on operations and financial performance

• Being the face of the charity and its principal ambassador
• Promoting our values which are rooted in the social model of disability
• Work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure the smooth running of all our contracts and social enterprise work
• Supporting the Management Committee and acting as Company Secretary
• In consultation with the Management Committee designing strategy and setting goals for growth
• Controlling budgets and optimizing expenditure
• Liaising with the Finance Officer for reporting and banking
• Facilitating the implementation of our strategic objectives
• Seeking out, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with local and national organisations and individuals to promote the work of our charity
• Ensuring legal compliance in all aspects of the charities work
• Leading by example, instilling a culture of professionalism and inclusion, supported by coaching, training and development
• Ensuring employees are supported and efficient.

Job brief:

We are looking for a Chief Officer to oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the charity and company limited by guarantee BTM.

The CO’s responsibilities include working with the Management Committee and members to formulate overall strategy, managing people and implementing policies. To be successful in this role, you should be a thoughtful, values driven leader and a confident decision-maker, helping our people develop, enhance their skills and be productive, while ensuring our charity stays buoyant and develops its programmes of work in line with our values.

Ultimately, you’ll actively support our charity and company to grow and thrive. You will maintain a comprehensive network of contacts and seek to work with the wider sector across our district both on disability and the wider accessible information needs market.

Further Responsibilities:

• Seek out and implement opportunities for innovation and ensure that BTM remains at the forefront of positive change in the delivery of accessible information and opportunities for disabled people
• Oversee day-to-day operations
• Design strategy and set goals for growth
• Maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• Set policies (with the Management Committee) and develop processes to ensure their implementation
• Ensure employees work efficiently,  and develop professionally
• Oversee recruitment, support and training of new employees
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of the charity’s agreed business plan
• Evaluate and improve operations and financial performance
• Direct the employee assessment process
• Prepare regular reports for the voluntary Management Committee
• Ensure staff work in line with health and safety regulations and we are compliant with DBS and safeguarding
• Provide solutions to issues (e.g.  Conflicts, margin decline, competition.)

Essential Requirements:

Proven and demonstrable skills as a CO or similar executive role

Proven and demonstrable skills in planning and budgeting

Good understanding of local networks and relationships between statutory and voluntary sector.

Proven and demonstrable skills in business process and functions (finance, HR, procurement, operations etc.)

Knowledge of charity compliance and working with the VCS

Strong analytical ability

Excellent communication skills

Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

Problem-solving aptitude

That candidates chosen for interview visit BTM (or meet via zoom or equivalent) and talk with the current Chief Officer; Sue Crowe

Desirable Requirements:

BSc/BA or equivalent in business other relevant field.

MSC/MA

Good working knowledge of the Social Model of Disability

We are excited to be recruiting for two Coordinator positions to join our Tutor Engagement and Student Success and Academic Development and School Partnerships teams. In our ‘Join The Club’ strategy we have set out our ambition for university access, focusing on the two goals: working with more pupils than ever before and extending our support across the student journey; this will only be successfully delivered by working together with our key stakeholders. Ensuring that we continually deliver high quality programmes and projects is key to this strategy. 
 
The Coordinator roles will support the Teaching and Learning across The Scholars Programme and Brilliant Tutoring Programme and support Student Success and Academic Development and School Partnerships teams, helping to ensure all strategic priorities are effectively delivered. These roles will lead on several administrative processes to ensure the development and effective tracking of the stakeholder relationships – with schools, universities and other partners – that are key to running our programmes.
 
We require driven and dynamic team players, with excellent organisation skills. The successful candidates will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues and partners. 
 
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club team, as we become the UK’s largest university access movement. We are looking forward to meeting great candidates who are excited to join us as we help more young people progress to university and thrive when they get there.
 
We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at The Brilliant Club and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Person Specification 

Time and Resource Management

• Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Ability to identify opportunities to save time/resource
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities

External Stakeholder Knowledge and Management

• Comfortable handling external and internal enquiries, including connecting them with the right person 
• Understand the main stakeholders at The Brilliant Club, particularly the PhD researcher community

Communication

• Writes and speaks clearly, coherently and accurately
• Adheres to rules and policies for confidentiality, data protection and information security
• Confidently adapts content, tone and delivery of written communication to the needs of the recipients 

Initiative and Problem Solving

• Proactively identifies problems in processes, and identifies and enacts possible solutions 
• Effectively uses systems and structures to solve problems in a timely manner
• Ability to spot inefficiencies in systems, implement improvements and evaluate processes
• Responds quickly to solve problems, seeking advice and input from relevant stakeholders as required
• Actively looks for ways to help others, seeking advice as required

Developing Self and Others

• Self-reflective and committed to own professional development

Role Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Essential – Ability to deal with sensitive issues and to demonstrate strict confidentiality
• Essential – Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Desirable – Good working knowledge of ICT systems, including CRM software

Role specific Experience and Qualifications

• Essential – Two years’ work experience or undergraduate degree 
• Essential – Experience of managing short- and long-term projects
• Essential – Experience of managing multiple competing priorities 
• Desirable – Previous experience of managing events
• Desirable – Previous experience of working with young people or in schools

This is a unique opportunity for a Creative Projects Assistant to gain hands on experience in the dance and performance arts. As part of Yorkshire Dance’s artistic team, you will be working on projects, programmes and events that support artists in the development of new work.

You will be based in our city-centre building (with the option of some homework working where possible/required), which hosts our offices, studio spaces and regular performances and programmes, giving you a real insight and experience of working with a variety of dance artists and in a lively performance venue.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to build their skills and networks with a leading arts organisation and work with some of the most inspiring dance artists in the North and beyond.

Pastoral Support Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a Pastoral Support Officer, within the client's team reporting to the Performance Manager.

The main objectives of the role are:

• Support learners to be retained on their programme of study, by working with them and tutors throughout their time on their Study Programme
• Work with learners and tutors to provide interventions to improve learner engagement
• Support learners to overcome barriers to learning.
• Work with tutors and Performance Managers/Managers to monitor punctuality and attendance, liaising with tutors and assisting with interviewing persistent poor attenders and their parents/carers, to encourage co-operation and support.
• Providing effective care and guidance for learners, including those with SEND, Child Protection issues and Looked after Children.
• Developing and maintaining positive relations with parents/carers, fostering an open-door culture to encourage active involvement in their children’s education.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with disadvantaged young people
• Experience of working within a Training environment
• Successful track record of working with hard-to-reach young people
• Maths and English qualifications at a grade C and above or equivalent
• You must have a willingness to undergo training as required.

Location: Based in Bradford
Job type: Full Time permanent contract
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £24,603.60 - £25,856 pro rata per annum

No Agencies Please

You may have experience of the following: Pastoral Support, Pastoral Officer, Education, Child Development, Functional Skills, Learning, Pastoral Care etc.

Ref: 105 767

Here at Mercy UK we have a passion for God, passion for people and passion for excellence – this means we are committed to becoming an organisation where team members feel supported, valued and challenged to deepen their personal and professional growth. As an agile and fast-moving team, we seek to give our very best to what we do in attitude and activity.

As a Pastoral Support Worker, you carry heart and passion for the emotional, mental and spiritual health of the incredible women who are residents of the Mercy UK home. You have a unique set of skills; bringing together keen organisational and administrative skills with pastoral people skills. You are a cheerleader and at times, a coach to a diverse set of residents, all of whom are wired differently, with different learning styles, outlooks and life experiences but all of whom are united in their pursuit for freedom from life-controlling issues and into intimacy in their relationship with God, self and others. 

You are safe hands as the primary point of contact and support for residents during evenings and weekends and your experience and abilities in pastoral support and communication equips you to deliver a fun yet informative schedule. You are able to perceive the needs of the group as well as the individual resident and you can hold these in tension. You are confident in your judgement and decision-making and understand the importance of working as a team and seeking guidance, where needed.

As residents wrestle through their own healing journey and put into practice all they are learning, you can prayerfully direct them, support and signpost them towards healthy choices and ways in which they can strengthen themselves in their own relationship with God, understanding that your best days are when you are in overflow in your own discipleship journey. 

Job Description:

The post will include but is not limited to:

• Working innovatively with residents in their engagement with creative solutions and tools to improve their emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well-being.

• Offering accountability in a resident’s self-administration of medications and facilitating the provision of medical care, as directed

• Empowering residents to improve their confidence in the kitchen, cooking and food-handling 

• Facilitating the residents’ evening and weekend engagement with their external support network such as her home church, friends, family and other support partners through scheduled internet/email, post and phone use

• Creating fun and dynamic workshops and activities based on your own hobbies and passions, encouraging residents to explore their own creativity and skills

• Cultivating a sense of safety and consistency in the home by facilitating a fun yet informative programme schedule on and off-site and communicating changes or delays appropriately to the resident group and where necessary, the wider team

• Facilitating constructive and healthy discussion of Christian teachings and theology, and demonstrating healthy and appropriate personal boundaries and conversation within the home

• Transport residents to and from offsite activities including to and from church services and hospital or doctors’ appointments

• Willingness to be disturbed during sleeping hours to offer support, prayer or sleep-aid guidance to residents requiring support

• Ensuring any significant matters are communicated appropriately and promptly to ensure resident needs are being handled with excellence across the team

• Connecting regularly with the Senior Programme Manager in a one:one setting and being willing to engage in reflective practice towards personal and professional development.

• Undertaking a variety of administrative tasks, as directed, and ensuring the efficient filing and security of resident personal, sensitive and confidential information, upholding discretion at all times and ensuring that resident information is processed in line with regulatory requirements.

• Presenting the vision and mission of Mercy UK and being willing to deliver training to Christian audiences of all denominations and backgrounds as well as bringing an example of healthy Christian leadership in line with Mercy UK’s statement of faith and lifestyle policies. 

• Remaining discerning, innovative and open to change, offering your skills and support across the charity, as needed.

• Undertake continued training, be an active participant and show commitment to personal and spiritual development.

• Adhere to ethical practice, strict confidentiality, disclosure and safeguarding policies and use discretion at all times.

The candidate:

We are now focusing on the recruitment of two highly organised Support Hub Administrators. You will provide administrative support to the small, vibrant team at Guts UK and act as the first point of contact for our supporter and beneficiary community.

Our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a Support Hub Administrator who will be the first point of contact to Guts UK’s community, and appreciates the importance of providing a high quality, bespoke service. You will appreciate just how vital it is to engage with supporters and beneficiaries in a way that meets their needs and secures their ongoing commitment to our cause.

Job description:

It goes without saying that you must be able to demonstrate empathy with our cause in your daily work, but the ideal candidate to join our team is one who has a genuine interest or connection to digestive health too.

As the representative of Guts UK, you will play a key role in shaping how supporters and enquirers view the charity. You will help deliver the smooth running of the charity. You will be people-centric with a warm, engaging personality and exercise a keen attention to detail. You will be a confident and accurate communicator both verbally and in writing.

This role requires strong customer service, administrative, digital and organisational skills. It also requires exceptional time management skills and the ability to work in a growing and dynamic environment with colleagues across the two offices.

Working at Guts UK:

“I joined Guts UK in 2021 and I’ve learnt so much in my 11 months here. Every day there is a new opportunity. I feel my opinion and input is valued as a team member and it’s so exciting to hear about all the new avenues we are exploring as a team to support our community.”
 – Chloe Lane, Fundraising Administrator. 

To apply:

Please read the details on the job description below to learn how to apply.

Executive Support and Front of House

Central Services

Reception Administrator

£20,092 per annum (Pay award pending)

37.5 hours per week

Leeds

Ref: INSNO703500

We’re recruiting!

Are you a self-motivated individual, with an eye for detail who takes a pride in their work?

If so, we would love to welcome you to our friendly and passionate team.

Why join Inspire North?

• Flexible working options so you can maintain a good work / life balance
• Permanent contract
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Two days of paid volunteer leave per annum
• Superb career development opportunities, with paid and tailored training (internal and external) to ensure you have the full support to progress your career with us
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Childcare voucher scheme

What will you be doing?

As the Reception Administrator you have excellent customer service skills as you will act as the first point of contact for all enquiries You will oversee the front of house function including booking and serving of our meeting rooms. As part of the Executive Support team, you will also carry out a variety of admin tasks including minuting meetings, data collation and producing reports.

You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to work autonomously and help oversee organisational events.

This is an office-based role at our Head Office.

If you think you can do a remarkable job for us, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply, please download the Role Profile.

We aim for our workforce to reflect the diverse and exciting region we serve.

Closing Date: 30-Jan-2022

Provisional Interview Date: 14-Feb-2022

Title: Senior Hub Coordinator
Salary: £17,669 - £19,632 per annum plus enhancements
Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Based: Home / Bradford Hospice
Closing date: 6th February 2022
Interview date: TBC

If you want to work for a national charity that really makes a difference every day, we want to hear from you.

The Central Co-Ordination Call Centre Hub supports Marie Curie nurses and healthcare assistants to deliver services of night visits in people's homes across the UK, providing hands-on care and vital emotional support.

Based at our Hospice in Bradford, you will part of an energetic, innovative, compassionate and friendly team. As this role would develop over time, this is an opportunity for a dedicated applicant to grow in a professional environment and establish a career pathway within a national charity.

You will be responsible for leading the co-ordination and booking of the care for Marie Curie Services as required, ensuring that timescales are met. You will work with Clinical Nurse Managers in the delivery of a variety of duties including the review, documentation and maintenance of processes and procedures and the production of key operational reports.

This requires a high level of diplomacy and communication skills and the ability to work accurately and under pressure. You will directly support the Office Supervisor, Senior Nurse and Registered Nurses in their daily activities liaising with Marie Curie Nurses, District Nurses and their Managers, the local community teams and patients' families and carers.

IT literacy, proven administrative experience and a professional and sensitive telephone manner will be really important, experience of working in a customer service environment would be beneficial too. Your ability to prioritise your work, juggling a variety of changing demands, will be key.

Marie Curie delivers nursing services 365 days each year and the Local Coordination Team work together on a rota basis 7 days a week.

What we are looking for:

• Excellent Telephony and customer service skills
• The ability to prioritise your own workload
• Strong IT and communication skills
• A motivated, flexible and reliable individual, with a positive and professional attitude

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working
• Generous enhancements:-20% uplift Weekday nights, 30% uplift for Saturdays, 45% uplift for Sundays' & Bank Holidays

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

This role will be subject to receiving a satisfactory standard criminal record check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you work for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 12,000 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Everyone knows our daffodil, but it's our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the people we care for and those who love them. And we do whatever it takes to give them the final days and hours they deserve.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an innovative Shop Manager, who is looking to make their mark in a high profile store in Headingley. You will join us working 35 hours per week on a rota basis (to include weekends) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2020, despite all of the challenges, we helped 126,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 345 cats a day!

Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece', our team of Shop Managers ensure customers are met with great customer service. We are helping the environment while improving the lives of cats, one t-shirt at a time.
 
Responsibilities of our Shop Manager:

As a Shop Manager you will combine commercial acumen with creativity, leading a team of employees and volunteers to deliver the highest standards of customer service and presentation in order to maximise income for cat welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a successful store, market and promote the store within the community and build an exceptional team that are committed to raising funds to support cats and kittens in our care.

What we’re looking for in our Shop Manager:

• Previous retail and people management experience
• A strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
• A highly self-motivated, positive and resilient individual
• The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a variety of people
• Strong knowledge of the issues relating to recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Experience of working to targets and KPIs within a retail environment is essential

What we can offer you:

• salary of up to £19,163.23 per annum plus excellent benefits
• generous annual leave entitlement
• contribution pension scheme
• life assurance scheme
• range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• and more

Join us as our Shop Manager and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications or CVs that are emailed to us directly. Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 27th January 2022

Virtual interview date: 8th February 2022

Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week Monday to Sunday

Closing date: 31st January 2022 at 11.30pm

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has experience of managing a team and can demonstrate how they have empowered and motivated that team beyond expectations. With the added experience of being able to recruit and develop a diverse team, in particular volunteers, you may be exactly what we are looking for to join us in this role as Shop Manager* at our shop in Batley.

 *This role is being advertised as Shop Manager but on appointment your job title will be Community Shop Manager.

What are the benefits?

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days annual leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, childcare vouchers and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Full training and support is also available to candidates that don't have retail experience but do possess all the other skills required to do the job.

About Shelter

A home is a fundamental human need, as essential as education or healthcare. Yet millions of people across Britain struggle on a daily basis with homelessness, bad housing conditions, soaring rents, discrimination and the threat of eviction. So, we are striving for change, with individuals, in communities, across society, and leading the way to a safe home. We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

At Shelter we are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.

We have committed to combat racism both within and outside Shelter and welcome you on our journey to becoming a truly anti-racist organisation.

About the role

Your role will be varied and will challenge you, but will provide you with stimulating and satisfying work. Our Community Shop Managers do not have a typical day and that's because they are continually seeking different opportunities to engage with the local community and increase their shops contribution to Shelter's cause. This could be through local community links, such as with other retailers, schools, churches or the local food bank.

You will develop and encourage your own and your team's interest and passion in merchandising the shop to attract those customers and donors through the door as well as continually developing your own and your team's knowledge of who Shelter are and what we do.

It goes without saying that your volunteers, under your leadership, will run an exceptional shop that will raise as much money as possible for Shelter's work.

How do I demonstrate I am who you are looking for?

You will need to address and provide examples of the following in your application and at interview:

• Experience of managing a team of staff and or volunteers, including recruitment and development of that team
• Experience of providing excellent customer service, preferably in a face-to-face role
• Experience of being enterprising and innovative

How do we describe our Community Shop Managers?

If we were to describe our Community Shop Managers in 4 key words, they would be Confident, Inspiring, Enterprising and Influential. Our Community Shop Managers are happy to roll up their sleeves and lead by example and their aim is to develop and empower their team.

At Shelter we value our people and the skills and expertise they can bring to their role to help further Shelter's cause. As a Community Shop Manager, how you manage people is the most important skill we are looking for and it will be critical to your success in this role.

How is this all possible?

It's simple, with a strong, motivated and committed volunteer shop team behind you, anything is possible!

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

PR and Policy Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a PR and Policy Officer to help secure high quality media coverage as well as supporting the policy development and political influencing work.

Position: PR & Policy Officer

Location: Bradley, Huddersfield with flexible home working available

Hours: Full-time, 37 per week

Salary: Circa £23,000 - 25,000

Duration: Permanent

Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday (rising to 29 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

The Policy and Communications work is critical to ensuring that the organisation is at the forefront of the debate on early years’ education and childcare.

Working with the PR Manager, you will take responsibility for monitoring media coverage, creating engaging content for press releases and news features, as well as supporting the Director of Policy and Communications with stakeholder engagement and policy research.

Responsibilities include:

• Support PR Manager to deliver the media relations strategy
• Identify and create print, broadcast and digital opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of key messaging
• Support work with the All Party Parliamentary Group for Childcare and Early Education to increase awareness of early years’ policy priorities among politicians from all parties
• Develop work programmes and undertake research to explore policy issues
• Liaise with press and media contacts to maximise positive exposure and coverage across UK national and trade media
• Manage the day-to-day operation of media and policy contacts
• Support in finding suitable nurseries as case studies and spokespeople for the press and broadcast media
• Assist with internal and external speaking engagements
• Publish press releases and comments on the website
• Write and produce material for the member magazine Nursery News

About You

As PR and Policy Officer, you will have a degree in a relevant area or equivalent experience along with outstanding communications skills. Enthusiastic and creative, you will have excellent editorial and proof reading skills with consistent accuracy

You will have experience of writing for diverse audiences (e.g. essays, newsletters, social media content, briefing papers, press releases) and data analysis skills – drawing results, trends and conclusions from qualitative or quantitative data sources.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries working in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as PR Officer, Policy Officer, PR and Policy, PR and Policy Executive, Public Affairs Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Affairs and Policy Officer,  Public Relations Officer, Planning Policy Officer, Public Relations and Policy Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Executive, Marketing and Communications Assistant, Marketing and Communications Policy Officer, Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, Print Media, Broadcast Media, Media and Policy Officer, EYF.

Dementia Adviser

Contract Type: Permanent, Fixed Term
Location: Bradford and District
Salary: £12,217.80 - £12,961.80 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours:21 per week (permanent) and 35 per week (fixed term until 30 April 2022)

Closing Date: 2nd February 2022
Interview Date: Week commencing 7th February 2022

They have two fantastic roles available.

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is midday on the closing date.

Our client is a leading charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

About the role

Their Support Service involves dedicated members of staff giving one to one support, information and guidance to people with dementia or their carers and wider family or friends, to help people understand dementia, cope with day to day living with dementia and prepare for the future. They are at the core of ensuring that people affected by dementia across Bradford District have access to a clear and supportive pathway throughout their journey with dementia.

As a Dementia Adviser with their Bradford Team you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. You will also assist service users to access other services, by signposting and referring. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. They do not provide personal care but enable people affected by dementia to have the information, support and access to networks to enable them to live better with dementia

You will also have the opportunity to support their local groups alongside delivering group training.

Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic their Dementia Advisers are working from home and the support service is restricted to telephone and virtual delivery with limited home visits/physical group activity. The post will become community based as restrictions are lifted.

About you

They are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the vibrant and experienced Bradford Team, which consists of eleven staff members who are keenly supported by eight enthusiastic volunteers. You will have an understanding of dementia and the needs of people affected by dementia. You will have a good understanding of the diverse cultures within Bradford.

It is essential you have good verbal and written communication skills to meet the diverse needs of their  community. Your communication skills will also need to include efficient use of IT systems to record data and communicate by email and deliver virtual services. You will understand the need for client confidentiality.

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience. You will be empathetic and non-judgemental in your approach with a commitment to equal opportunity. This role requires that you are able to travel independently. Please note, if you live outside of Bradford District, you will only be able to claim travel expenses once you reach Bradford District, not from your home.

If this sounds like you and you wish to apply, they look forward to receiving your application.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.

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Do you have good administration experience, great customer service skills and consider yourself a good team player with a flexible approach? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as an Area Administrator.

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

We are looking for someone like you to play a vital support role at a number of our services across Yorkshire. Enthusiastic and keen to develop, you’ve got good communication skills and a professional telephone manner as well as experience of completing financial returns/ records. It goes without saying that you have strong IT skills and are able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines. You will work closely with the Service Manager to devise and implement administrative and financial systems as well as maintaining efficient and up to date records of all financial transactions, including petty cash systems and client funds.

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits including 25 days' holiday, contributory pension scheme, employee assistance programme and childcare vouchers, plus exceptional professional development and training opportunities? Apply now via our website.

This is a permanent role, requiring the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

The salary for this role is £17,549.00 per annum.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

This role is being recruited for on a rolling basis. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

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

Job Purpose

To use skills, knowledge and experience developed across a wide variety of communications specialisms, including PR, B2B and B2C marketing, advertising, internal communications, issues management, brand, digital communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement to plan and deliver activity that supports the development of positive relationships with key groups such as our service users, supporters, volunteers, staff, and donors.
 

Key Tasks

1. To research, plan, manage, deliver, and evaluate communications and marketing campaigns to raise awareness, engagement, and funds, both internally and externally.
2. Ensure all activities are managed in line with budgets, negotiating costs at each stage to achieve maximum effective use of resources.
3. To develop, write and upload content for all of North Yorkshire Hospice Care corporate communication channels including websites, blogs and social media, stakeholder newsletters and publications.
4. To field and respond to queries from journalists, bloggers and PR/ advertising agencies and other media organisations and individuals seeking to work with North Yorkshire Hospice Care; and to research, write and produce media releases and successfully sell these in to relevant media channels.
5. To use digital tools effectively to support the organisation’s engagement goals and strategy.
6. To use design skills to produce appealing, high quality material in-house to support organisational aims, as well as working with third party designers to produce effective and eye-catching materials.
7. Take or commission photos, footage, and audio to support campaigns and activities.
8. To build relationships with stakeholders to identify real life stories that can be used for communications activities in a sensitive and ethical way that is in line with our values.
9. To support members of North Yorkshire Hospice Care team involved in media work and provide communication support to other departments and to external organisations, as necessary. Work collaboratively across departments with a co-creational approach to planning and implementing projects.
10. To ensure that all campaigns, content, and material meet brand guidelines, the law and ethical best practice and to provide support to encourage other teams to meet such guidelines.
11. To work with and support volunteers according to Hospice policies and procedures, to help them make a full contribution to the organisation and the Communications team.
12. To maintain awareness of the activities of competitors and other relevant organisations by attending relevant groups, reading and research.
13.  To deliver and develop the organisation’s community engagement programme.
14. To embed the values of the organisation into your working practices evidencing this regularly and ensuring this remains a priority.

To carry out all duties in accordance with the law, recognised professional guidelines, the Hospice philosophy, and the Hospice policy on equality of opportunity and diversity and collective responsibility.

The above is indicative of the current responsibilities of the post which may change from time to time in consultation with the post holder in line with the service need.