Active Partners Trust is looking to recruit a Funding Support Officer

About Active Partners Trust:

Active Partners Trust (APT) is a charitable organisation with a vision to make physical activity, including sport, the norm for people who live, work or study in our communities. We bring together the Active Partnerships (formerly County Sports Partnerships) of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire under the outward facing brands of Active Derbyshire and Active Notts. The funding to deliver our vision comes from the combination of Sport England investment and several local authority partnerships.

APT's purpose is to connect, influence and collaborate with a range of partners who share our organisational priorities of:

• Supporting inactive people to become more active;

• Creating equality in participation; and

• Keeping people active.

About the funding support role:

The Funding Support role will support the Funding Lead to bring additional funding for physical activity and sport into Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire through:

• Advising and supporting partners to identify new funding opportunities and building their capacity and capability to apply for funding.
• Developing funding applications for physical activity and sport, based on insight and an understanding of priorities and identified local need for Active Partners Trust or our partners.

Details:

The post is permanent, and the hours are flexible, up to 37 per week although part time working may be considered.  The salary is £20,400 – £25,500 (FTE).  Active Partners Trust has offices in Clay Cross, near Chesterfield in Derbyshire and at the Clifton Campus at Nottingham Trent University. 

The closing date for applications is 8th April, with interviews to take place 20th April 2020.

Community Engagement Officer

To help our client create amazing partnerships, they need amazing people and they have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and enthusiastic Community Engagement Officer to maximise income and awareness, proactively drive opportunities in communities across the region and ensure their excellent standards of donor care are adhered to.

This role plays an important part in implementing their community fundraising strategy, as well as identifying key areas to increase income and drive growth. This post is responsible for all aspects of community engagement; including developing and managing Community Support Groups and Community Champions and volunteers, promoting national challenges and campaigns, and nurturing relationships to develop into potential Charity partners.

Community Engagement Officer Responsibilities:

- Maximising income and awareness from community fundraising activity across the region developing and managing Community Support Groups, Community Champions and volunteers representing the Charity.
- Proactively driving opportunities in communities across the region to generate income and awareness.
- Maximising the potential of each community event to provide new contacts and increase the number of new donors to the Charity.
- Maximising income from individual / corporate participation in events and challenges.
- Exploring opportunities for new fundraising events and initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with those volunteers raising funds for them in the community, identifying ways to build and maintain their loyalty.

Community Engagement Officer Requirements:

- Significant experience in a community fundraising / engagement role.
- Demonstrable experience of developing successful and innovative fundraising events and marketing.
- Significant experience and proven success in raising income and support from a diverse range of funding streams.

You will be a first-class communicator with the ability to communicate our client’s vision and plans to a range of audiences. You will also have knowledge of Institute of Fundraising guidelines and legislation, along with the ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise.

About our client:

If you are looking for an inspirational challenge, join their amazing assistance dog charity and contribute to their life changing work. Their mission is to transform the lives of adults with physical disabilities through partnership with their specially trained assistance dogs.

They are a disability confident committed employer and welcome diversity, promote equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Location: Osgathorpe, Leicestershire LE12 9SR

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £22,683 to £24,101 depending on experience

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Annual Leave, wide range of discounts at high street shops

Closing date for applications: Midnight 1st March, 2020
1st Interview: 17 March & 18 March 2020
2nd Interview: 26 March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Community Engagement Officer, Community Fundraising Executive, Community Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraising, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraising Officer, Senior Fundraising Executive, Business Development Manager, etc.

Ref: 91667

PROPERTY SERVICES OFFICER, PROPERTY SERVICES, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE (PRO-RATED RATE OF PAY: £11,011 - £12,035), 25HPW (MONDAY – THURSDAY: 12:00 PM – 17:00 PM & FRIDAY: 11:30 AM -16:30 PM)

We are looking for a property services officer to join Framework’s team in Nottingham to help deliver our day-to-day responsive maintenance service. Property Services provides a responsive maintenance service for properties that Framework own, lease and manage for other landlords across the east midlands.

The key tasks of this office based role involve processing the back office procedures to provide a day to-day repairs service, completion of cyclical maintenance and servicing, working with contractors and delivering a service that receives positive tenant feedback.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working in a repairs and maintenance role, and will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge and experience of dealing with repairs and maintenance

• Ability to use Excel to produce detailed reports and perform data analysis

• Ability to understand and use various software packages

• Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team

• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

• Commitment to equality and diversity issues

For more detail about this role please contact David Lomas

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Education & Learning Policy Manager (UK)

Full time 35 Hours per week

Newark

£30,000 

Our client has a vision of land and seas rich in wildlife and people close to nature. They believe that nature is valuable in its own right, that everyone should have the chance to experience the joy of wildlife and that they are part of nature, wholly dependent upon it. 

About the role:

They are currently looking for an Education and Learning Policy Manager to lead their movement’s policy, campaigning and influencing work relating to education and learning. 

The purpose of the role is to drive the development and delivery of the education and learning strategy as part of an overall approach to inspiring young people to act for wildlife and support the Trusts.

As a supportive, enthusiastic, and friendly leader, you will be based within the Campaigns and Policy Team, which works to help wildlife and wild places by changing how people engage with them, and influencing work to implement solutions to recover wildlife through farming and freshwater to roads, railways and housing.  You will also work with the Living Seas team to support education, learning and engagement activities in and around the marine environment.

They are looking for someone with previous experience of developing and implementing education and learning policy who can influence a wide range of people and organisations.  You must have an understanding of the organisation of the education system at all levels in the UK and an interest in, and passion for, connecting people to the natural world.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be organised, resourceful and have an eye for written detail as well as confidence in public speaking. This will come through in your clear passion for the cause. 

As you will be part of a tight and dedicated central team, it is important that you have excellent collaboration and facilitation skills.  They are looking for someone who can ensure that everyone comes together effectively across the trust movement to achieve their policy and campaigning goals.

About the company:

This is a time of immense change, when the laws protecting our environment and wildlife are at risk. People across society are suffering more than ever from lack of access to, and connection with, nature. People spend significantly less time in nature than they did a generation ago, and encounter wildlife less often.

Our client is determined to empower their supporters and the next generation to turn this around – to lead nature’s recovery and reconnect us to the natural world.  They will put a wildlife-rich natural world at the heart of education and learning for all. People of all ages and all backgrounds will have the chance to learn about wildlife and the value of the natural world because these will be central to the education system.

The Trusts are a grassroots movement of 850,000 members, including 200,000 junior members, 38,000 volunteers and 2,800 staff across the UK. dedicated to this vision and driven by their beliefs. 

They value courage, respect, integrity, trust and responsibility.  Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgemental, and they are inclusive.  The Trusts value diversity and they are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. They actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures.  They believe that a diverse workforce will help them create their vision of people close to nature, with land and seas rich in wildlife

They are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Safety, Health and Environment Manager

Up to £42,401 p.a.

Framework are Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Safety, Health and Environment Manager at our Nottingham Office.  It is a full time, permanent opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our staff, volunteers, service users and buildings are safe and ensuring that we are operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

This role would suit a forward-thinking safety professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality and covering multiple sites across the East Midlands on a consistent basis, the SHE Manager will:

· Take the lead for setting the strategic framework for the management of Safety, Health, Environmental and Fire Safety standards and helping to maintain, update and improve the company's management systems.

· Implement best practice techniques and culture to achieve the aims of the organisation by delivering against objectives that enable continuous improvement

· Be a provider of information, giving technical guidance on all Health, Safety and Environmental matters, identifying and advising on current and future requirements and ensuring that systems, policies and processes are in place to support the continuing development of a good SHE culture across the organisation

· Conduct site inspections and audits as required and raise awareness of good practices

· Review contractor performance in relation to health, safety and environment.

· Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

· attend regular meetings with services and departments including meetings with enforcement authorities (Fire, EHO, HSE, CQC)

· Review incident and accident investigations and lead on investigation into serious and untoward incidents and the implementation of the resulting recommendations

· Review risk assessments and method statements  

· Develop and assist in the delivery of training

· Manage and develop a growing team

· Work with project & operational teams closely to advise and maintain Health and Safety performance

· Develop and implement strategies

· Attend and lead on Health and Safety matters at meetings

· Organise the Framework Health and Safety Forum.

The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills, be able to manage their own diary autonomously and be proactive within their work.  They will also have;

• Excellent knowledge of ISO/OHSAS standards with experience in maintaining and updating these management systems
• Previous experience in a similar role preferably within the housing sector.
• Professional membership of IOSH ideally at GradIOSH or CMIOSH level.  Candidates working towards this level or with membership of other safety related bodies, with suitable experience will also be considered.
• Experience in change management to promote a culture where Safety, Health and Environment is a priority
• Current drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and flexible approach to safety.

For more information please contact: Claire Hardwick, Corporate Services Director.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Your key task will be to improve and develop the support and resources available to our network of groups and branches.

You will need to adopt a strategic approach to develop new services, ensure our training courses are as relevant as possible, and promote best practice throughout the organisation.

To achieve this, you will draw on your strong relationship skills as you work closely with our local groups and branches, supporting regional network meetings and developing new and creative ways to unify and strengthen the association.

This is the ideal role for an excellent people manager who’ll take a creative approach while maintaining a clear understanding of our service users’ needs.

With experience of supporting a network of groups and branches in a voluntary sector setting, you’ll also be comfortable managing substantial budgets and have experience of successful distance management. You’ll also be an excellent communicator, whether you’re talking to individual volunteers or addressing large groups.

While specific knowledge of brain injury and its consequences isn’t essential, your willingness to learn about our work is. 

The post is based in Nottingham with a requirement for extensive travel within the UK.

RECEPTIONIST, PROPERTY SERVICES, VAL ROBERTS HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, FRWK03 £16,296 - £17,811 FTE (PRO-RATA: £10,791 - £11,794), 24.5 HPW

WORKING HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 12.00 -17.00 AND FRIDAY 12.00 -16.30

Are you happy working in a fast-moving environment, relating to people with a wide range of concerns, treating them with respect and compassion, and helping them to get the support they need to make the best of their lives?

Framework is looking for a suitably experienced receptionist for its Nottingham Central Office.  You will be providing first-line contact for everyone visiting.

This will include greeting staff and all visitors, receiving and transferring calls to different services, room bookings, ensuring the security of the building is maintained, adhering to GDPR protocol at all times.

If you have good administrative skills, IT skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure, then we would like to hear from you.

For more information please contact: David Lomas 

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application

CVs will not be accepted

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Contract Type:  Fixed Term (2 years)

Hours:  Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date:  23:59 on Monday 2nd March 2020

In The Prince’s Trust, this role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic youth worker to join our dynamic team and is well suited to an individual that is looking to gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace. The successful candidate must be as passionate as us about transforming the lives of young people.

As an Executive, you will work with young people, volunteers and partners to deliver programmes and activities to support and encourage 11-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Nottingham you will work with clear objectives to ‘connect’, ‘progress’ and help ‘transform’ the lives of young people who need us most.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting young people to develop their confidence and skills.
• Delivery of Prince's Trust's NHS Project, however could be asked to support on any programme if required (Fairbridge, Get Into, Get Started, Enterprise)
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
• Ensuring young people who need us the most are recruited and engaged through outreach
• Although based in Nottingham, this role will involve travel throughout the East Midlands
• Co-ordinating with partners to deliver employment programmes, including leading skills sessions
• Ensuring every young person ‘progressed’ has an action plan with an appropriate pathway of support and keeping detailed records of our engagement with them
• Recruitment and management of trusted partners who refer to and/or deliver our services
• The recruitment and management of volunteers to support and deliver our services

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Nottingham, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals who have some of the following qualities:

• Are able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience
• Can be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation
• Are experienced in providing one-to-one support and delivering high quality learning and development sessions through a variety of mediums.
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Have experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Youth Work or Teaching
  • Health & Care Sector
  • Careers & Employability Sector
  • Managing Partner Organisations and Volunteers
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people from within The Trust’s target groups might face. 

For more information, please take a look at the job description, or our ‘Working with Young People’ page on our website.

Why we need Execs:

This year we will support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million young people transform their lives over the next ten years. Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive, and society can prosper.

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world. We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Interest free season ticket loans
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Volunteer / attend events such as music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year.

Property Services Manager

FRWK 25, £40,169 to £42,401 p.a.

Framework is a charity delivering housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Property Services Manager at our Nottingham Office.  It is a full time, permanent opportunity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on repairs and maintenance in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our buildings are safe and welcoming and our resources are used effectively to deliver real change for people in need. 

This role would suit a forward-thinking repairs and maintenance professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Head of Property and Development, the Property Services Manager will:

· Lead on the provision of an effective property maintenance service to our 1200 homes, working with contractors and our internal team to deliver customer satisfaction

· Implement best practice techniques and culture to achieve the aims of the organisation by delivering against objectives that enable continuous improvement

· Ensure that our housing stock is safe and our reputation is protected through effective management of fire, legionella, electrical, lifting, asbestos and gas safety

· Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

· Lead and develop a team, ensuring that new ways of working are efficient and support the aims of the charity.

The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills, be able to manage their own diary autonomously and be proactive within their work.  They will also have;

· Substantial previous experience in the repairs and maintenance field within a social housing environment.

• Experience of managing teams, projects and substantial budgets
• Experience in change management to promote a culture where quality and customer service is prioritised
• Current drivers’ licence and access to own vehicle
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a positive and flexible approach.

For more information please contact: Claire Hardwick, Corporate Services Director.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

CVs will not be accepted.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Service Director  - Health and Social Care
 

Salary: £55,825

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

We are seeking an additional member of our Senior Leadership Team to further enhance and expand this work.  Reporting to the Operations Director, our new Service Director - Health and Social Care will lead the delivery of our specialist health and social care services, which include a holistic substance misuse treatment service, a specialist care home and an innovative and high-performing in-patient detoxification unit.  Growth and development of these services and new ones is a key part of our future strategy.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our biggest decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Experience of leadership in the health or care sectors is essential.  You will be our ‘go-to’ person, in-house expert and organisational lead in matters of health and social care.  Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and service development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager.
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 3rd March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Friday 13th March 2020.

Development Manager - Sport

Circa £32,000 per annum

Loughborough, Leicestershire

This is an incredible opportunity to use your background in sports development, events or education support to create a world leading sport system that reaches, inspires and engages all young people – whatever their age or ability.

As Development Manager within the Youth Sport Trust, you will help achieve this for a high-profile programme by providing leadership, expert knowledge, creativity and direction to the development of young people at any level of sport. You will work to understand the needs of a diverse range of young people as well as the latest domestic and global models and practice on removing barriers to sport for youth groups, especially in relation to competition and multi-sport environments. You will maintain and build credibility with local and national agencies to ensure stage appropriate environments and activities are provided for all young people. You will also work with colleagues and external bodies to develop profile, relationships and connectivity with other work areas. You will oversee programme communications within YST and with key external partners and stakeholders too. Critical, will be the ability to control budgets, monitor and evaluate programme performance and identify areas for improvement.

Much of your success will depend on you having experience in a relevant sector, such as sports development, events and education, coupled with a strong understanding of participation, competition and talent pathways. You will have a track record of providing high level development support and thought leadership to sport/education organisations too. Knowledge of the latest developments in national and regional sports strategy is a must, as well as current education and policy trends. Experience of delivering and directing large scale national events would be an advantage.

Your technical skills will be complemented by the ability to express yourself persuasively in speech and writing and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. You will also be the sort of person who is comfortable monitoring and evaluating performance as well as creating and implementing initiatives to deliver programme improvements.

The Youth Sport Trust is a passionate and forward-thinking charity full of committed professionals.  As a member of the team we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role.

In return you will get to join a dynamic and energetic charity passionate about improving young people’s lives where all staff are given the opportunity to engage in the leadership and direction of the organisation. Our values of trust, responsibility, integrity and partnership working underpin everything we do and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion.  All staff are encouraged to engage in physical activity with opportunities put on every lunchtime and free yoga sessions. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2018 we were ranked one of the best places to work in the UK by the Sunday Times Top 100 Not for Profit Companies to Work For list.

If you possess all these attributes and share our passionate belief in the benefits of sport for young people, please go to our website via the link and complete an online application.

The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. 

Please note that this position is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 10am on 9 March 2020

Interview date: 16 March 2020 in Loughborough

Registered charity number: 1086915

Head of Property & Development
 

Salary: £50,527 pa

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on effective property and housing management, capital development and landlord compliance  in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our homes are well managed, fit for purpose and efficiently run, and that our service users have somewhere that they are happy to call home.

This role would suit a forward-thinking housing professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Corporate Services Director and joining a committed Organisational Leadership Group, the Head of Property & Development will:

· Take the lead for setting the strategic framework for the management of housing, property maintenance, landlord compliance and capital development

· Ensure that we are managing our landlord compliance and safety requirements well, working closely with the newly-created Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Team to develop joined up responses

· Ensure that our contractors are well-managed, delivering quality and value for money, whilst respecting our service users

· Lead and develop the culture of the department so that it focuses on continuous improvement

· Ensure that policies, procedures and guidance are in place to support all staff who deliver housing and housing-related services

· Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Substantial previous experience in housing and strong evidence of ongoing professional development are essential.  The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills and be proactive and confident in driving improvement. Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and organisational development in their best interests.

For further information about Framework and the Head of Property & Development post, please email recruitmentteam at frameworkha. org to request an application pack.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Tuesday 17th March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 18th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Monday 23rd March 2020.

Vacancy Reference Number:

WS/COMMS/UK-R1

Position title:

Web Specialist 

Reports to:

Interim Comms Manager

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £30,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Full Time Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 16th March 2020

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 23rd March 2020 (should the advertisement campaign run its full course)

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: 

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Skype Interview with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Previous applicants need not apply.

Other Information:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide, with the head office based in Nottingham and the fundraising team based in Whitechapel, London. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate programmes operations officer to assist in the operations department. This role is based in Nottingham. This is an exciting period of growth and change, with ambitious plans to grow our activities within this area by 2020.

Main purpose of the Role:

Are you a web specialist looking for an opportunity to lead a brand-new digital strategy for an international charity?

There’s a lot of great things happening at Muslim Hands making it a good time to join a leading international charity which delivers emergency relief and long-term projects in over 40 countries. We are currently looking for an experienced web specialist to implement a brand-new digital strategy that will be at the forefront of our donor services.

The chosen candidate will manage the transformation and optimisation of the MH digital portfolio by directing agencies and developers, as well as the relevant in-house staff. This will include everything from design and implementation of the digital strategy, call to action (CTA), analytics, conversion metrics, search engine optimisation (SEO) and UX, making this a varied and busy role.

Working closely with the Fundraising Director, Communications Manager and Creative Manager, the successful candidate will ensure digital optimisation through A/B testing for MH including facilitating the updating of our current portfolio of websites to improve user experience, ensuring Muslim Hands aligns with current best practices.

The chosen candidate will have a keen eye for detail, plus be able to design according to the current brand guidelines to ensure MH continues to meet the needs of our supporters and volunteers to the highest possible standard.

Additional Key Responsibilities:

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices in addition, the programmes operations officer will be required to undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by the line manager
• All employees are required to undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner

Essential: The Ideal Candidate will:

• Demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK
• Must be able to either:

a. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands;

OR

b. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role

• Demonstrable experience of website creation from brief to completion
• Knowledge of information architecture, online user behaviour, user personas and experience journeys
• Improving UX through A/B testing with a view to increasing conversions
• Strong experience of content planning and designing production workflows
• Working knowledge of site analytics
• Have a ‘mobile first’ attitude to web design

Desirable:

• Experience of usability testing and working knowledge of data governance, procedures and systems.
• Experience in writing briefs for a new website
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills and awareness of new EU General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Must be proficient with CMS systems or have strong CMS experience - Umbraco CMS experience is ideal
• Will have exceptional IT skills and a practical knowledge of web technologies (HTML, SEO, CSS etc.)

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you, please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is 16th March 2020 however we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful. 

Head of Safety & Compliance
 

Salary: £50,527 pa

We aim to make people’s lives better. Do you?

Framework is a registered charity delivering housing, support, health and employment services to people with a diverse range of needs. We assist rough sleepers and those who need help to keep their home. We support excluded youngsters as they make their way into adulthood and those starting or returning to work.  We provide access to treatment for people with mental health issues, those misusing alcohol or illegal substances, and join up services for homeless people with multiple and complex needs. 

Through approximately 70 services across the East Midlands, Framework is both a safety net and a platform for change. Each year more than eighteen thousand people approach us for help.  Responding to their needs, respecting their choices and empowering them to achieve, we aim to make life better for our service users and those around them.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to be at the forefront of a renewed focus on Safety, Health, Environment and Quality in a fast-paced charity environment.  We are passionate about building a future in which people feel safe and look to the future with hope. This starts with ensuring that our services, staff, volunteers, service users and buildings are safe and ensuring that we are operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

This role would suit a forward-thinking quality, safety or compliance professional with excellent communication skills. Reporting to the Corporate Services Director and joining a committed Organisational Leadership Group, the Head of Safety & Compliance will:

• Take the lead for setting the strategic framework for the management of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards and leading the maintenance, updating and improvement of the company's management systems.
• Implement best practice techniques and culture to achieve the aims of the organisation by delivering against objectives that enable continuous improvement
• Ensure that policies, procedures and guidance are in place to support the continuing development of a good SHEQ culture across the organisation
• Ensure a programme of site inspections, audits, satisfaction surveys and quality assurance work is completed each year, raising awareness of good practices
• Have the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation

• attend regular meetings with services and departments including meetings with enforcement authorities (Fire, EHO, HSE, CQC)
• Lead and develop a growing team, ensuring that new ways of working are efficient and support the aims of the charity
• Develop and implement strategies.

If you have the attributes to meet this challenge we would love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to join an organisation driven by values that takes responsible risks to tackle poverty, injustice and exclusion. We would support your professional development, involve you in our decisions and give you the autonomy to make a real difference to the lives of others.

Substantial previous experience in a relevant field and strong evidence of ongoing profressional development are essential.  The successful candidate will be organised, have strong communication skills and be proactive and confident in driving improvement. Above all, we need someone whose concern for those we exist to serve will drive innovation and organisational development in their best interests.

Should you have any questions in regard to the position please contact Tracy Lowe Sheppard, HR Transactional Manager .
 

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 8th March 2020.  Shortlisting will take place on Monday 9th March 2020 and Interviews will be held on the Tuesday 17th March 2020.