Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

Based in any UK Office - Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Policy Advocacy and Campaigns department which is responsible for influencing debates, government policies and public opinions to help ensure we're winning change for children.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual who is interested in gaining experience in working in the charitable sector to join us for 6 months as a Project Assistant to support our work.

In this placement, you'll be based in one of our squads, these are teams that bring together colleagues from across Save the Children to work together on areas of work like challenge the government to tackle issues like ensuring that all children are protected in conflict, addressing the poverty and injustices that children face around the world, or helping to reduce child poverty and make sure children get the best start in life here in the UK.

It's a role created to give variety and experience of working in the charitable sector, so during your time with you us you'll be supporting the team to undertake a range of projects and tasks to help to help to ensure we are securing change.

Key Accountabilities:

· Carrying out research projects

· Organising meetings, taking minutes and notes

· Communicating with supporters and other staff

· Developing creative content and ideas

· Helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children focuses, and if you have any, your previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

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

Fixed term contract for 6 months

Part time – 25 hours pw

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

This role is being created through the Government Kickstart scheme. To qualify for the role, you must be aged between 18-24 years old on 1st July 2021 and currently unemployed and on Universal Credit - unfortunately we are not able to open this role to 16 and 17 years olds at this time. You will be given a reference number from your DWP work coach to include in your application.

Background:

At Save the Children. Together, we fight for children every single day so that they can make their mark on the world and build a better future. This role will be based in our Policy Advocacy and Campaigns department which is responsible for influencing debates, government policies and public opinions to help ensure we're winning change for children.

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an individual to join us for 6 months as a Social Media Assistant in Save the Children's Media & Corporate Communications Department.

The Social Media Assistant will support the social media squad in producing world class content for Save the Children's social media channels in order to build Save the Children's brand and drive impactful campaigns. This will include writing copy, scheduling posts, editing film/photos, data visualisations and broadcasting live social content. 

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes digital content, and will bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to tell the stories of children in the most impactful and innovative ways. You'll also gain production experience working across editing software as the Adobe Creative Cloud platform including Premier Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the team to plan and deliver compelling innovative digital content for Save the Children's Social Media Channels including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Write copy/schedule posts including text, video and photo for use across Save the Children's channels
• Take ownership of the social media calendar; scheduling and publishing content across all social media platforms
• Stay up to date on social media trends, ideate original and innovative concepts for social media channel
• Report on the performance of Save the Children's social media channels
• Support Videographers/Photographers on Save the Children shoots where needed.
• Develop skills on Adobe Creative Cloud editing software including InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Photoshop.

In this placement, you'll be based in our social media squad. Our squads are teams that bring together colleagues from across Save the Children to work together on areas of work to challenge the government to tackle key issues like protecting children in conflict, that our international aid budget is used to help children around the world and helping to reduce child poverty. 

It's a role created to give variety and experience of working in the charitable sector, so during your time with us you'll be supporting the team to undertake a range of projects and tasks to help ensure we are securing change, this could include carrying out research projects, organising meetings, taking minutes and notes, communicating with supporters and other staff, developing creative content and ideas, and helping to monitor and evaluate the work we're doing.

Positive attitude, flexibility, and an interest in learning will be key elements in making the role work, and you'll also need a willingness to work positively with others from across the organisation.

We're looking for someone who is committed to the vision, mission, values and approach of Save the Children, and who is happy to follow our policies around safeguarding, managing risk and our code of conduct.

In return we'll provide you with training in all aspects of the role, as well as weekly programme of sessions which we'd design for you to help build your wider skills and experience.

Essential Technical Competencies:

• Great customer service and administration skills
• Good working knowledge of computer software systems (e.g. Microsoft Office)
• Good literacy skills

Behavioural Compete

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Interest in learning
• Organisation
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Willingness to work positively with others

In your application we'd encourage you to show us how you can work effectively with people from a range backgrounds, your interest in the issues that Save the Children focuses, and if you have any, your previous volunteer experience of charity fundraising, campaigning, and volunteering.

If you have a disability, wellbeing or mental health issue, we can help you by making reasonable adjustments to remove or reduce barriers you might be facing in submitting your application.

Remote Working:

The majority of SCUK employees are currently working remotely within the UK in line with UK Government guidance. Commencing July 2021 we will transition to flexible and hybrid ways of working (i.e. a mixture of remote/home and office-based working) as social distancing restrictions ease.

We are happy tdiscuss flexible working options at interview.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. 

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

The job of a Save the Children’s UK Senior Partnerships Development Manager is exciting and fulfilling.

• Do you have significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships?
• Can you demonstrate your ability to win partnerships of £500k or more?
• Are you a strong relationship builder?
• Are you motivated by our vision of creating a world where every child doesn’t just survive, but thrives, and can go on to change the world?

If the answers to these questions are yes, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children’s unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Head New Business Partnerships, the Senior Partnerships Development Manager will be responsible for securing strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships that align with Save the Children’s organisational objectives and our 2030 ambition.

This role sits in our Partnerships and Philanthropy team and the Senior Partner Development Manger will be tasked with identifying and securing new partnerships to meet ambitious financial and non-financial, value- add targets.

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager will also collaborate with colleagues across our Programmes and Advocacy teams to develop innovative propositions for business that respond to their areas of interest and maximise their skills and expertise.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-established team that is well known for leading corporate partnerships with many well-known brands.

As a rights-based organisation, we are committed to anti-racism and actively opposed systemic oppression of any form. The role holder will also support our commitment to celebrate diversity, challenge inequality, and build an inclusive environment for every one of our employees so we can better represent the children we protect.

Main Accountabilities

The Senior Partnerships Development Manager’s key duties will be to:  

• Contribute to annual team target of over £4m

• In addition to funding, identify and secure additional non-financial value that partners can bring to Save the Children

• Develop and implement ambitious sector strategies and produce tailored new partnership propositions that align to corporate challenges and opportunities

• Take personal responsibility and accountability for proactively generating leads, building networks, making contacts and bringing in new partnerships

• Demonstrate emphasis on external facing activity, meeting and engaging prospective partners and seeking and attending external events as an opportunity to generate leads

• Work cross-organisationally, identify when to engage experts across Programmes and Advocacy and senior staff in approaches and engagement

• Produce and deliver high quality, creative bespoke proposals

• Take a proactive role in feeding into the partnership development strategy, generating ideas, bringing external insight and taking a role in agreed areas of delivery

• Play a supportive role in developing a high performing new business culture, including mentoring peers, maintaining process and high standards, identifying opportunities for increased impact across Partnerships & Philanthropy and other departments within Save the Children

• Ensure Save the Children’s aims and objectives are met, legal and other guidelines adhered to and that new strategic partnerships align with Save the Children’s principles

Person Profile

Experience

• Significant experience of securing ambitious, multi-dimensional corporate partnerships in the private or third sector

• Demonstrable experience of the approach needed to win partnerships of £500k and above

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to include face-to-face and on the phone, effective proposal writing and correspondence to internal and external audiences

Abilities

• Ability to think creatively and to develop tailor made proposals to meet corporate and Save the Children objectives

• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload in a pressured environment

• Ability to build relationships and influence others internally and externally

• Ability to think strategically, influence and bring others on a journey to inspire and deliver new partnerships

Aptitude

• A demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and their practical application and integration in the work environment

• A commitment to Save the Children UK’s aims and core values of accountability, ambition, collaboration, creativity, and integrity

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Job title:Employer Engagement Manager (Work Experience) Northern Ireland 

Location:                Remote working in the UK

Responsible to:Head of Engagement Northern Ireland 

Salary:£28,000 to 38,000 per annum FTE 

Please note, although this role is remote based, knowledge of employer engagement in Northern Ireland is required.

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Why us?  

Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has grown then fold in the past two years. This has supported growth in our employer network from 70 to 700 leading employers and 3800% growth in the number of work experience places offered during the same period.

We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.

We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost seven hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.

To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles. 

Role Summary 

Working for the Head of Engagement in your region, and as part of a team of Employer Engagement Managers, Educational Relationship Managers, Programme Delivery Partners, and Regional Fundraising Officers, you will focus on relationship building in your community and will be responsible for connecting a network of schools, colleges, employers and partners in your dedicated region to deliver work experience opportunities, as well as well as other opportunities through our growing portfolio of programmes. 

Key Duties / Responsibilities: - 

• Outreach to and onboarding of new host employers, helping to grow our employer network to reach ambitious targets for Experience and Progression Programmes (and others as they develop). 

• Account managing relationships with participating employers and other regional stakeholders, supporting them in the design of programmes (where appropriate) and engagement with our leading technology platform. 

• Supporting employers to achieve their aims, through either our free or chargeable services, as appropriate. 

• Outreach to discount and opportunity providers, helping grow the range of discounts and opportunities for young people through our Youth Card programme. 

• Supporting programmes as needed on any contact, phone conversations with stakeholders, programme delivery tasks and wider charity work in support of wider organisation aims and needs, particularly during peak delivery periods. 

Skills / Experience / Knowledge:- 

Essential  

• Experience in a similar environment working with a variety of stakeholders 

• Clear and concise communicator, capable of producing written content to a professional quality 

• Confident liaising with and managing relationships particularly with stakeholders from all levels 

• Comfort and experience in working with technology and data management 

• Proven capability of working through high volumes of work and securing targets across varying objectives within delivery 

• Sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders 

• Comfort in holding commercial conversations with stakeholders, who are seeking chargeable service to deliver income.

Desirable 

• Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Engagement teams an advantage 

• An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision within UK schools and colleges would be an advantage 

• Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management. 

We are looking forward to holding video interviews. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered. 

Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools: 

• Work From Anywhere in the UK (now and beyond the pandemic)

• Flexiable working

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus morning of your birthday off

• Pension scheme

• CharlieHR perks

• Perkbox

• £500 a year training allowance

Diversity at our core  

At Speakers for Schools, we are committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating discrimination. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

We welcome applications from all, including those where employment has been affected by Covid19 and those seeking to change careers. Diversity if at our core, join us. 

How to apply: 

Please apply as soon as possible submitting your CV and a one page covering letter which outlines your specific interest and ability to successfully fill this role, as well as your salary expectations and current notice period.

Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.

Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.  

The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools: 

Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received, before the closing date, and will take place over Microsoft Teams. We may appoint before this date depending on applications. 

Apply now.  The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 5th November.

Immediate starts and delayed starts are available.

If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful.

Are you motivated to do your bit for people and the planet? Then you could be the candidate we’re looking for.

We’re looking to appoint a Digital Marketing Specialist on a 12 month fixed term contract across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home, visiting London a few times a year, to lead on paid social strategy and implement fundraising, engagement and supporter recruitment campaigns. 

You will work with the Marketing Team to recruit new supporters, grow donations with the Fundraising Team, and collaborate with the Social Media Manager to increase the organisation's reach and engagement. 

The successful candidate will be working closely with key colleagues and teams from across the organisation, support the achievement of organisational awareness, supporter recruitment, income and retention targets through digital marketing, with a particular focus on PPC and paid social.

Provide specialist knowledge to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of our digital marketing programme.

Closing Date: 21st November 2021 

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and are especially keen to encourage applications from people currently under-represented in the environment movement. 

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 
 

Advice Team Leader

Are you an experienced Adviser, looking to take your career to the next level? We have a great opportunity for a passionate and motivated Advice Team Leader.

You will be working for a charity committed to making sure that advice services are accessible and available across Northern Ireland.

Position: Advice Team Leader

Location: Homebased with very occasional travel to Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,202 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full-time 35 hours per week

Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust, Death in service 4 X annual gross salary, Westfield Health Care Plan fully funded

About the role:

As Advice Team Leader you will help staff and volunteers to have a great experience and be the first point of contact for anything advice related. You will work closely with management and advisor teams making sure that a quality service is provided to clients. You will supervise and train new advisers including volunteers in providing a high-quality, person-centred service to a diverse client base.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Quality assurance
• Development of volunteers
• Learning and Development
• Maintain good relationships with partners

About you:

To be successful in the role of Advice Team Leader you will have a strong advice background and be familiar with quality frameworks. You will also bring with you the following skills and experience:

• Experience of creating and understanding reports and spreadsheets and the ability to present findings
• Experience of using IT systems
• Good knowledge of advice quality standards and an understanding of what makes a good quality advice service for clients
• Ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Proven ability to build relationships with staff at all levels
• Proven ability to prioritise effectively, to multi-task and to cope well under pressure

If you feel you have the right skills and are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, then apply today and join a dynamic, growing organisation where you can really make an impact!

The charity strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  They recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. They understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands.  They are an equal opportunity employer and as such will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Advise Caseworker, Debt Advice, Welfare and Benefits, Housing Advice, Advice Session Supervisor, Legal Aid, Generalist Adviser, Advice Service Manager, Advice Project Lead, Head of Advice Services, Money Advice Caseworker, Financial Wellbeing Adviser, Advice Session Supervisor, etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to help Headway – the brain injury association to improve life after brain injury for survivors and their families in Northern Ireland.
A brain injury can affect anyone at any time. When it does, Headway is here to help.

Each year, around 10,000 people are admitted to hospital in Northern Ireland with an acquired brain injury. Most of these people will need help and support in rebuilding their lives.

That’s where we come in. At Headway, our role is to provide information and support to people affected by brain injury while campaigning to reduce the number of people sustaining such injuries and calling for better support for those that do.

To do this, we need your help!

In your role as an ABI Services Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for devising and delivering face-to-face and virtual support services to brain injury survivors and carers in groups in Ballymena, Larne, Newtownabbey and Bangor.

You will use your passion, drive and creativity to develop support programmes that promote independent living and mental and physical wellbeing among brain injury survivors and carers.

Ideally, you will have knowledge of brain injury and experience of supporting those affected or come from a social care background.

If you’re interested in improving life after brain injury, we’d love to hear from you!

• Closing date for applications: 19th November 2021
• Interviews: w/c 29th November 2021

Headway is an equal opportunities employer.

Registered Charity No 1025852.

Find out more, download a job description and person specification, and apply now on the Headway website.

This role is an Adviser working in our client's telephone based service. You will be the first point of contact via phone, letter, email or social media, for people affected by dementia. You will assess their needs and identifying desired outcomes, providing excellent support in the moment as well as referrals and signposting to ongoing support where needed.

Advisor Responsibilities:

Our client’s Dementia Connect service provides high quality tailored information and support to anyone affected by dementia in the way they need it, when they need it:

• A specialist telephone based information and navigation service
• Community based services offering an increased level of support for more complex cases
• Self-management - their online community (Talking Point) and online service directory are always available 24/7
• Keeping in Touch Calls - a way of keeping in contact with service users as their journey with dementia progresses

As a Dementia Adviser (Telephone) you will provide a highly responsive, individualised information and signposting service to people with a diagnosis of dementia as the first priority for the service and provide an extended information and signposting service to immediate carers, families and friends of the people who are referred to the service.

You will have knowledge of working alongside volunteers and have an understanding of the valuable contribution volunteers bring to services whilst championing their inclusion in all that they deliver.

Advisor Requirements:

They are looking for empathetic, motivated and professional individuals. You will join a team of people who are passionate to improve the life opportunities of people living with dementia and those close to them; and who are committed to learning from and supporting each other.

You will have an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers and direct experience of working in a telephone and e-mail based service. You will have excellent spoken and written English, be skilled in active listening and questioning skills, and have strong keyboard skills. A health and social care qualification, such as NVQ level 3 or equivalent would be an advantage.

Their service operates seven days a week and you will have the flexibility to support their service users across their working hours, which are currently Monday – Wednesday 9am-8pm, Thursday – Sunday 9am – 5pm. They will only be able to consider candidates who can commit to regular evening and weekend working as part of a rota.

Position: Dementia Advisor (Telephone)
Location: Belfast
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 31 October 2021
Interview date: TBC (Interviews will be held via Zoom or Teams)

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.

Ref: 103 842

The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people.

International Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor
London, Birmingham, Glasgow or Belfast office or home-based (UK)
£34,318 - £40,494 (London office)
£29,926 - 35,417 (other locations)
35 hours per week
Permanent

We are looking for an International Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor to focus on work for the international arm of the National Deaf Children’s Society – Deaf Child Worldwide. You can be based in any of our UK offices or at home (in the UK), and when it is safe and possible to do so, there may be some international travel to the regions we work in.

Your role will be to ensure our work with partners across East Africa and South Asia is effectively monitored and evaluated, and to ensure learnings are captured and built on in future projects. You will have experience in monitoring and evaluation in an international context. Ina addition to this, we also value attention to detail, creativity, and great communication skills.

To apply for this role, you will have to complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website prior to starting your application.

Currently, the application process works best on desktop / laptop devices. 

The closing date for applications is on Sunday, 7 November 2021 at 23:59.
We expect interviews to be held remotely on Monday, 15 November.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment. 

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form. 

We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process. If a disability or long-term condition makes it difficult for you to complete our application form, please contact us to discuss alternative formats. If you require reasonable adjustments for taking part in the interview, please indicate this in response to the corresponding question in the application form. 

Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page. 
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to promoting work life balance amongst its staff. 

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be asked to declare and explain their gaps in employment. All our offers of employment are subject to pre-employment checks – these checks include but are not limited to references, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

The Royal College of Podiatry are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced individual with experience of contributing to policy and the ability to communicate our position in Northern Ireland to a wide range of audiences and increase our profile.

This is a fantastic role, over 2.5 days per week, for someone who understands the political and policy environment in Northern Ireland, who is outcome-focused and delivers tangible results. A skilled communicator, with a good understanding of the policy making process, you’ll join a high performing, team to develop high impact policy and public affairs strategies.

Job purpose: 

• To support policy development in Northern Ireland in line with the Royal College’s strategic plan
• To raise the profile of the Royal College and establish the Royal College’s position with key stakeholders as the primary authority in relation to podiatry and foot health
• To identify examples of best practice in podiatry and promote this to internal and external stakeholders

Key responsibilities of the role:

Under the direction of the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and accountable to the relevant committees, to be responsible for:

• Developing evidence-based policy positions to influence policy at local and national levels
• Building effective relations with Ministers, MLAs, the Chief AHP Officer, Arm’s Length Bodies and Civil Servants, ensuring that opinion formers are fully briefed on the impact of podiatry interventions
• Scanning the political horizon to identify areas of policy relevant to the Royal College in Northern Ireland and developing responses to external consultations
• Developing and maintaining effective, coordinated, working relations with political parties, healthcare professional bodies, charities and patient bodies
• Managing the Royal College’s public affairs presence at external events and representing the Royal College at external meetings as required
• Representing the Royal College and providing policy and public affairs support to the Northern Ireland Managers’ group
• To work from home self-directed to enable regular travel to meet members which may include regular overnight stays within travel policy
• To have regular complex and challenging conversations with internal and external stakeholders
• To contribute to corporate communications including, the members’ magazine, e-newsletters, and website
• To deputise for the Head of Policy when required
• Updating members on the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work by attending branch meetings and disseminating regular newsletters
• Using social media to promote the Royal College’s policy and public affairs work to stakeholders
• To be an effective advocate and represent the organisation and podiatry profession externally
• To take a coordinated approach with the wider Policy and Public Affairs team, identifying common themes and strategies, making best use of limited resources
• To conduct continual gap analysis on the organisation’s strategy and direction in Northern Ireland

Person Specification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of government and health department processes
• Robust understanding of health policy and related issues
• Ability to work diplomatically across a range of stakeholders
• Experience of influencing and campaigning within a membership organisation or similar
• Ability to map, evaluate and implement national policy and its implications for the Royal College
• Ability to work independently and prioritise effectively, often to tight deadlines
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Excellent written, IT, presentation and verbal communication skills

To Apply please forward your CV and supporting statement.

Closing Date:   12 November 2021 noon

Interview Date:  26 November 2021

The MS Society are looking for an efficient and methodical self-starter to join our Governance and Executive Office (GEO) team in this varied and unique role.

Position: Governance and Executive Officer
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Office-based contract with flexibility to work fully remotely (with occasional requirement to travel for team meetings in person and also 4 times a year to attend meetings in our Nations offices)
Salary: £30,010 - £34,577 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E1
Department: Governance and Executive office

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Taking on a proactive and engaged role delivering high-quality, executive-level administration, you’ll be a core part of the team supporting our Executive Group, National Councils and Board of Trustees, enabling them to operate effectively and continue to drive forward our work for the MS Community.

Liaising closely with senior colleagues across the MS Society, as well as the Chairs of our National Councils and other volunteers, you’ll be central to ensuring our National Councils have the support they need, and will provide direct support for the lead Director for National Councils (currently the Director of Scotland).

You’ll have experience of a range of administrative tasks, including providing support for meetings and minute-taking, as well as delivering executive-level secretarial support.

As a key member of the GEO team, you’ll undertake specific projects relating to the requirements of the Governance and Executive Office and contribute to the overall delivery of the Governance and Executive Office team’s objectives.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 2 November

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the relevant person specification in the attached job description(s). 

We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form found in 'additional documents' and submit it with your application. 

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the equality and diversity monitoring form on our website and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Summary

We are Diabetes UK and it's our mission to tackle diabetes, day in and day out, until it can do no harm. We want to continue to improve the quality and standards of diabetes care in Northern Ireland, so people get the care they need to live well and for longer. As we move out of the COVID restrictions we are looking forward to meeting with volunteers, groups, and other organisations again. As Volunteer Support Officer, you will play a key role in re-engaging with people face-to-face.

Interviews: 10 November 2021 - (Lisburn Office)

Package

What we can offer you:

• Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
• A Cash Healthcare Plan (giving you up to £1,500 towards a range of out of pocket health expenses like new glasses, dentist, chiropractor or osteopath appointments)
• Early finish Friday and flexible working as part of our approach to activity based working
• Discounts on gym membership
• Employee assistance programme to give you support on any issues that come up in life
• Annual season ticket loan* (on completion of your probation period and if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)
• Very active social scene including sport teams, gardening and other activities
• Generous pension provision, life assurance and income protection insurance
• Cycle to work scheme* (eligible for scheme if contract is permanent or longer than 12 months)

*Some benefits aren't available until you've passed your probation period and are dependent on the length of contract.

Main Responsibilities

As a Volunteer Support Officer you will play a key role in supporting Diabetes UK NI to re-engage people in face-to-face events and activities following the easing of COVID restrictions. You will have a genuine enthusiasm for encouraging and supporting people to volunteer and contribute to their community.

You will be the first point of contact for volunteers, groups and communities and support them to raise awareness about diabetes, support people to live well, and increase uptake of services. You will facilitate groups, activities, and training, both face-to-face and online, and you will be competent in using a range of tools and platforms.

You will be enthusiastic and resourceful with excellent communication and organisation skills. You will be committed to working in partnership and to collaborating with groups and organisations who will help us to reach and engage more people, including those who are seldom heard and may not be easily visible. Flexibility in working some evenings and weekends will be required, as well as an ability to travel to meet with groups and communities.

Ideal Candidate

As a Volunteer Support Officer, you will be confident in engaging and supporting people in a range of settings. You will have excellent communication skills with an ability to build and maintain relationships with people in a range of settings. You will be competent in facilitating groups and activities, both online and face to face, and will be proficient in using a range of tools and platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

You will be self-motivated with an ability to work well under pressure and prioritise workload, knowing when to escalate appropriately.

You will have an ability to work independently, using your own initiative. And you will be a positive influence within the team, proactively contributing to discussions and plans, and supporting colleagues.

Support Worker

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Our Dementia Support Workers provide information, support and signposting to services for people with dementia and carers through information visits, support groups, information programmes and awareness raising activity. The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful delivery of the service in the Belfast Health and Social Care area. The successful candidate will also be required to provide support as required with other services throughout Northern Ireland.

Support Worker Requirements:

We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of dementia as well good organisational and time management skills.

Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. You will have strong skills written and verbal communication and, with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders and representing the needs of the organisation and clients.

Working across health and social care with a range of professionals to develop the service in accordance with the needs of the people we support, you will need a good understanding of dementia and proven ability to work in collaboration with external partners.

Excellent organisational and record keeping skills are essential, and experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies will be of huge benefit.

As the Dementia Support Service reflects the needs of the people we support, you will be required to work some evenings and weekends. Come along and join us to play your part in developing and supporting this service to improve the lives of people affected by dementia.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We 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. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Community Based - Belfast
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing date: 04 November 2021
Interview date: TBC (Interviews will be conducted through Teams or Zoom)

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

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HR Associate

Are you an experienced HR Associate? We are looking for someone passionate and motivated to be the first point of contact for anything HR related.

You will be working for a charity committed to making sure that advice services are accessible and available across Northern Ireland.

Position: HR Associate

Location: homebased with occasional travel to Northern Ireland

Salary: £30,202 pro rata

Contract: part-time 17.5 hours per week, 2 year fixed term contract

Benefits: Auto-enrolment pension contribution with the Workers Pension Trust, Death in service 4 X annual gross salary, Westfield Health Care Plan fully funded

About the role:

As HR Associate you will provide Human Resources generalist advice and support and help staff and volunteers to have a great experience working for the organisation:

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide HR advice on areas such as; recruitment and on-boarding, absence management, health, safety and wellbeing, employee engagement, employee relations including: disciplinary and grievance; capability and performance management.
• Lead in the development of HR programs and people projects
• HR Administration duties
• Ensure the company complies with all employment and equality statutory requirements
• Support in the delivery of training for staff to improve awareness and understanding of the company HR policies and procedures
• Provide accurate and timely management information, and ensuring compliance with Company process and data protection requirements
• Responsible for updating the document retrieval system in line with the Company Document Retention Policy
• Act as a representative, developing strong relationships internally and externally

About you:

To be successful in the role of HR Associate you will bring with you the following skills and experience:

• CIPD qualified
• 2 years paid HR experience
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade C or above to include English and Maths
• Working knowledge of current employment law and HR best practice with evidence of continued professional development
• IT literacy in Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented approach and ability to establish rapport and trust quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary to effectively work with senior management and staff at all levels of the organisation

Although not essential, experience of working with volunteers would be beneficial for this role.

If you feel you have the right skills and are looking to take your career to the next level of responsibility, then apply today and join a dynamic, growing organisation where you can really make an impact!

The charity strongly believes in an inclusive and supportive work culture.  They recognise the importance of a good work-life balance and the need for a fulfilling and rewarding career. They understand the changing demands of life and the need for flexibility in working arrangements to meet these demands.  They are an equal opportunity employer and as such will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.