COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR FOR MIGRANT COMMUNITIES –
HEALTHY FENLAND PROJECT

We are looking for an experienced Asset Based Community Development practitioner to join our Healthy Fenland Project. The project focuses on strengthening and empowering communities to enable them to identify and address the health and wellbeing needs of individuals and communities. Drawing on an asset-based approach to community development to help residents acknowledge successes within their community and how these can be built upon to take action, improving individual confidence along the way.

Working from home and in the community, the post is for 28 hours a week on a 3 year contract.  The salary is £18, 136pa  (FTE £23,966).  Please apply with a CV and a covering letter saying how you meet the points in the person spec  by midday on Monday 8th March.  If you do not include a covering letter your application may not be considered.  Interviews will be online during early March. 

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

The Governance & Legal Assistant is a new role within FFI, joining a small, friendly and welcoming team.  You will provide effective and responsive assistance to that team, thereby supporting FFI to comply with its governance and statutory obligations, internal policies and procedures and funder requirements.

You will be an experienced administrator with meticulous attention to detail and a diligent and methodical approach to your work. You will have gained your experience in a similar, relevant setting, ideally one in which you have already developed a level of knowledge and understanding of governance processes, the review of legal documents and handling of confidential information and personal data, which you are eager to build upon

You will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, together with interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to build positive, productive working relationships with colleagues, not just in the UK but across our 20 countries of operation. You will be calm under pressure and have the ability to balance competing priorities and demands. Excellent IT skills and a desire to learn new systems, such as FFI’s Microsoft SharePoint based intranet (myFFI) and FFI’s customised online finance and project management system are also essential.

In return, this role provides the opportunity to develop and build on your existing knowledge and administrative experience and to learn about governance, legal and compliance structures within an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at the forefront of global conservation.  In addition, FFI offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

For further details and to apply please click on the link.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 14 March 2021.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Training & Development Manager to join our mental health team to manage our training services, across Cambridgeshire & Suffolk.

Mental Health Training & Development Manager
Pay: £31,449 a year (pro rata)
Location: Flexible working at home and / or one of our Cambridge or Peterborough offices, plus travel across the region.
Hours: 20 – 24 hours per week

We strive to create a fulfilling and enjoyable place to work; we know how staff & volunteers feel directly translates to the quality of service & care we give our clients, and we also recognise the crucial role each and every one of us plays in helping to fulfil our Mission.

During the last 35 years we have developed extensive expertise in positive mental well-being, building on our world-leading physical health programmes.

Our Mental Health Services are designed to offer schools and other partners a range of services to improve the physical, emotional, and psychological well-being of young people in their care, as well as their support networks.

Job role

Working alongside the Programme Manager, you will:

• Manage and develop the Mental Health Training Programme based on the organisation’s mental health strategy and targets
• Manage and deliver training in schools and other settings, ensuring a high-quality service is provided for a range of audiences
• Support the Programme Manager and provide leadership on training and wider mental health development both internally and externally
• Provide effective line management for the Training and Development Coordinator, Project Officer and sessional trainers
• Identify and co-ordinate the design and delivery of new, innovative and exciting training sessions and wider mental health programmes, which incorporate different learning styles and needs, attracting a range of audiences
• Utilise competency frameworks and Training Needs Analysis to meet the needs of different audiences
• Facilitate the sharing of good practice through school/staff peer support programmes, themed sessions, meetings and events
• Manage the recruitment, deployment, management and quality assurance of a team of self-employed trainers
• Represent the organisation at internal and external events, membership groups, and strategic meetings involving education or the wider mental health agenda – delivering presentations, consultations and developing partnerships

Applicants should have the following qualities:

• Sound knowledge of mental health across a range of topics and applied to a variety of audiences
• Sound knowledge of mental health, outcome measurement and feedback tools
• Possess a Level 4 or equivalent in Counselling, Play Therapy or related mental health qualification with clinical experience working with young people
• Experience in delivering high quality training and presentations to adults and young people
• Ability to motivate, engage and line manage others
• Ability to effectively manage time and work well in teams and without supervision
• Excellent organisation, communication, IT, presentation and negotiation skills
• Due to the nature of the role a current driving licence and access to a car for work is essential
• Ability to work flexibly and on own initiative
• Commitment to professional development both within and outside of working hours

Days and hours
This is a part time role, to be worked Monday to Friday, 20-24 hours per week depending on availability. Working pattern to be agreed between Mental Health Programme Manager and successful candidate.

Salary and benefits
The salary is £31,449 a year based on FTE 40hrs (Pro rata 20-24 hours per week).

Additional benefits we offer include:

• 5 weeks holiday plus public holidays (Pro rata for part time staff)
• Free use of either YMCA Gym at Cambridge or Peterborough
• Competitive rates of pay and pension
• DBS Check Facilitated / Cost Paid
• Induction programme and on the job training opportunities
• Regular supervisions
• Internal progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

The closing date for applications is 25 February at 8:30am with interviews arranged for 4 March.

Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you will be able to download the Job Description and complete your application.

No agencies please.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Assistant Buyer to join the RSPB Commercial Team at our HQ to assist the Product Manager for Bird food, Bird Care and Optics.

Assistant Buyer
Reference: FEB20210282
Location: RSPB England – HQ, Sandy, Beds
Salary: £17,276.00 - £18,804.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
This is a great opportunity to work for the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe where you can be a part of our work to care for the environment and save nature.

About the Role

This role involves supporting the Product Manager in sourcing products, developing our ranges, and managing our preferred suppliers to maximise our potential for income generation and contributing to other strategic objectives.

You will need to be very organised, a team player, able to interpret sales data, and have great communication skills. This role will also include liaising with many different internal stakeholders, and managing and negotiating with our suppliers.

This role manages a busy schedule of daily administrative tasks and maintains our product and supplier records in database systems. 

This role is a great opportunity to gain experience and skills in buying and product management.

What we need from you

Essential:

• GCSE, A level or equivalent in Maths and English or equivalent subjects which demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills.
• Communications - listening, written and verbal: Able to communicate in a clear manner at all levels to develop shared understanding.
• Influence - relationship building: Being able to persuade others and negotiate to reach an agreement. Able to motivate, inspire and build respect.
• Judgment and decision-making: Able to define and clarify a situation through gathering facts and evidence, evaluating options and making a justifiable decision, to progress work.
• Numeracy and analysis: Able to understand and interpret numerical/analytical scenarios.
• Working as part of a team either in employment or as part of a project or activity outside/in addition to mainstream education.

 Desirable:

•  Experience in retail procurement or merchandising

Expiry date: 23:59, 07 March 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number FEB20210282 on any correspondence.

No agencies please.

Casework Officer
Reference: FEB20211921
Location: Flexible
Salary: £26,212.00 - £29,321.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days Annual Leave

Do you want to play a crucial role in protecting and enhancing our special places for wildlife?

We are looking for someone passionate about saving nature to join our UK Nature Protection team at a time of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for environmental protection. You will work on a wide range of cutting-edge cases affecting wildlife sites across the UK, using your skills and knowledge to help the RSPB make a real difference - whether it's new housing, marine renewables or ensuring our protected areas are restored to favourable condition.

We’re offering a permanent post in the RSPB’s UK Nature Protection team and looking for someone who’s passionate and motivated to make the case for nature and help the RSPB hold decision makers to account. This will include helping us harness the power of people to campaign to defend nature.

What is the role about?

The post holder will work on a wide range of cases affecting some of the most important wildlife sites across the UK. You’ll use your skills and knowledge to provide technical support and advice as part of teams aiming to make a real difference to the UK’s special places for wildlife.

Key activities will include:

• Making the case to protect the most important wildlife places in the UK from damaging development and land-use change and using these cases to highlight how local and national policies need to change to ensure the UK’s best wildlife areas are better protected and managed.
• Being a key part of RSPB teams making the case for nature at public examinations and public inquiries. This will include undertaking analysis of development proposals and identifying the RSPB’s key concerns and supporting our expert witnesses in setting out the RSPB’s arguments for protecting nature. On the most high profile cases, this will include working with the RSPB’s campaigns and communications specialists to engage our supporters and the public in our cause.
• Working with other equally committed specialists at HQ and colleagues “on the ground” throughout the UK to help ensure the RSPB's work on key cases has the most strategic impact as part of our wider work to tackle the nature and climate crises and to halt and reverse the loss of biodiversity.

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or experience relevant to the role e.g. Environmental or Planning,
• Have knowledge, understanding and relevant experience of planning legislation, policy and practice (or other regulatory systems) in the UK,
• Able to analyse complex issues in a fast-paced environment,
• Good written and verbal communication skills,
• Strong time management and organisational skills,
• Able to negotiate with and influence others, including external stakeholders e.g. professional, persuasive, engaging, and confident,
• Able to contribute to and work within dispersed, multi-disciplinary teams as well as act independently to generate and lead on key areas of work.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Knowledge of environmental and nature conservation issues in general,
• Experience of working in the planning system, especially development management and/or public inquiries,
• Experience of project management of cases at public inquiries/public examinations,
• Member or eligible for membership of Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), and/or Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), and/or Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this role, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received. 

Expiry date: 23:59, 19 March 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Fundraising Officer
Reference: FEB20211421
Location: Flexible
Salary: £21,718.00 - £24,294.00 Pro Rata
Benefits: Pension, Annual Leave, Life Assurance
Duration: 6 Months

Do you have the passion, drive, professionalism and enthusiasm to raise funds for the RSPB?

The England team is recruiting for someone to join our dedicated team of fundraisers. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in fundraising and project management. If you have enthusiasm for the work of the RSPB and can demonstrate your talents and transferable skills for fundraising, we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for an individual who is super organised, self-confident, friendly, energetic and helpful. You will be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and enjoy getting things done whilst working as part of a team. With a keen eye for detail, you are confident managing financial and other numeric information. You are a persuasive and versatile writer. You are confident in presenting your case in 1-2-1 or small group situations. You have a proven ability to manage competing priorities to tight deadlines.

In this role, you will need to:

• Identify potential external funding sources and match these to agreed priority work on our nature reserves, projects and core work, as allocated by the Fundraising Manager, in support of RSPB’s aim to save nature
• Complete funding bids tailored to external funding bodies in order to secure income to fund and grow RSPB work. Working with HQ and region/ country colleagues, ensure our funders have an excellent supporter experience with us and raise their awareness and understanding of RSPB
• Identify the requirements of our funders, including communications requirements and manage the delivery of any funding conditions to optimise opportunities and build effective relationships
• Monitor and ensure accurate administration of funding, in line with the teamwork programme and the RSPB’s project management framework to ensure effective governance and transparency
• Produce regular reports to assess progress and action needed against KPIs to ensure agreed annual performance targets are met
• Ensure funder engagement activity is correctly branded, represents our organisational values and follows governance guidelines to build a strong reputation and brand for the RSPB
• Plan and attend appropriate meetings and events in order to manage funder and partner relationships and advocate the work of the RSPB to grow support in order to save nature

Essential skills, knowledge & experience:

• A-level education or equivalent
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Understanding of fundraising (grants, trusts, businesses) and donor and supporter motivations
• Understanding of and application of project management
• Proven experience in fundraising/ sales and delivering to income targets
• Proven excellent writing skills
• Able to interpret complex information and communicate it simply to target audiences
• Persuasive communicator and negotiator with the ability to influence
• Able to work under own initiative, with the confidence to ask for support and direction where needed
• Solutions-focused approach, with the ability to overcome setbacks in order to get the right outcome for the RSPB
• Able to organise oneself effectively and prioritise work in order to get the right things done
• Able to deliver a high level of customer service to a variety of audiences
• Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven experience of relationship development in an outward facing role in the not for profit or private sector.
• Proven experience of working as part of a team.

Desirable skills, knowledge & experience:

• Degree or equivalent
• Professional or academic qualification in fundraising
• Experience of working with volunteers
• Understanding of the charity sector and associated fundraising techniques
• Interest in, knowledge of, and passion for nature

Closing date: 23:59, 18 March 2021

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Wood Green is investing in growing and diversifying its income, set against a transformational organisational strategy to develop and meet the changing needs of pets and their owners.

In addition to the growth in fundraising, this will see the organisation implement an exciting programme of major change projects including capital development of our sites and facilities; innovation and service design to broaden the services we provide for pets and people; and investment in our brand and digital capability.

Within Income & Innovation we want to build a high performing Trusts and Major Giving programme, engaging with major donors, trusts, foundations and other sources of institutional income. With many new areas of work on the horizon and organisational receptiveness to restricted fundraising, we have all the ingredients to succeed, and this role will sit within an ambitious and fun team with exciting plans ahead.

To support and deliver our strategic and fundraising ambitions, we are looking for an experienced Trusts Executive to maximise and grow income generated from charitable trusts, foundations and institutional sources. The Trusts Executive will play a critical role in developing project-based cases for support and writing high quality, targeted applications to trusts.

Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will be responsible for setting the standards for high-quality applications, reports and engagement opportunities. To be successful in this role you will have a proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with funders. This will include managing key existing relationships and developing new partnerships.

We are looking for a tenacious, confident and enthusiastic professional with a sound knowledge of Trusts fundraising and the ability to form positive and long-lasting relationships with funders.

Social Prescribing Link Workers (SPLW’s) empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing. They take a holistic approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services that offer practical and emotional support. SPLWs support existing groups to be accessible, sustainable and to work collaboratively with all local partners.

Cambridge City 4 PCN’s vision is to work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and staff. With a patient size of just over 55,000 across three practices, we are recruiting for 2 whole time equivalent SPLW’s. One of the posts will focus on Cherry Hinton Medical Centre and Mill Road Surgery and the other post will focus on Cornford House Surgery, Petersfield Medical Practice, Queen Edith Medical Practice and Woodlands Surgery.

As the Social Prescribing Link Worker, you will work in close partnership with members of the practice team and health, statutory and voluntary groups to create effective help and support for those that need it.  You will be responsible for evolving and optimising the care that SPLWs can deliver as well as being a key point of contact to enable patients to be supported within their local community.

To apply for this role please senda full CV, covering letter and personal statement ensuring you address each point within the person specification.If you do not supply a personal statement your application may not be considered. Applications close midday 18th March.  Interviews will be online week commencing 12th April. 

Department: Witness Service - National

Interview date: March 16th

Are you an experienced manager of staff or volunteers looking for a new opportunity?

We are looking for someone who is a great motivator and thrives on leading teams to deliver positive outcomes.

The Role

As Team Leader (Court Services) you will be in a crucial role, responsible for the effective delivery of the Witness Service within your court/s.

You will manage, motivate and develop a team of volunteers who support witnesses in their journey through the criminal justice system.

You will also develop and maintain key local stakeholder relationships with a view to promoting partnership working, and enhancing service delivery standards and effectiveness. 

Who we are looking for

We are looking for someone with excellent management and communication skills, who can adapt to and manage change. Experience of working to agreed targets is essential for this role along with working to tight deadlines.

We welcome applications from diverse candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills.

This post is subject to enhanced vetting and barring check.

You will love working with us because:

• We value diversity and equity
• You will be a part of a fantastic team who works collaboratively and inclusively, using cutting edge IT solutions to help us work better together
• You will be making a positive difference in people’s lives
• Your health and wellbeing is important to us, we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling sessions, both online and on the phone support.
• Your future financial health is helped by a generous pension scheme
• You can further your career with training and development tailored to you
• You will have access to an online employee support networks and forums
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days plus bank holidays with an additional 4 days off at the end of the year
• Opportunity to buy additional annual leave
• Generous maternity pay and shared parental leave
• 3 days paid volunteering each year
• Discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inhouse mentoring scheme

About us: 

The Citizens Advice Witness Service provides a vital service offering free and independent support for witnesses in every criminal court across England and Wales.

The Witness Service has over 260 staff and 3000 volunteers and offers free, independent, impartial and confidential support and information to 15,000 witnesses each month to give evidence in every criminal court in England and Wales.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates. 

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

Passionate about animal welfare, Wood Green, The Animals Charity is a leading organisation that's dedicated to improving the lives of creatures great and small.

Wood Green are delighted to be recruiting for an E-commerce & Business development Manager to join our rapidly expanding Retail operation.

Reporting to the Head of Retail you will be key in helping Wood Green develop and implement an online sales strategy in support of Retails income generating aims.

The ideal candidate will have

Significant experience of building online selling platforms.

• Substantial experience of developing and delivering products to a variety of audiences, including assessing changing market trends, and paying particular attention to any reputational risk associated with communications
• Substantial data analytical skills and attention to detail, specifically for customer acquisition, retention and development management
• Working knowledge of Shopify or other similar e-commerce platform
• A driven, motivated and proactive solutions focused attitude and resilient in the face of setbacks.

Activities would include but not be limited to running the day to day activities across various e-commerce platforms including, uploading products, tracking sales, monitoring and reporting on returns and liasing with the warehouse team around shipping. Work with internal stakeholders to create delivery advertising and compliance roadmaps to support the growth of our e-commerce arm.