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Job title:Education Relationship Manager
Location: Remote working in the UK
Responsible to:Head of Engagement
Salary:£25,000 to £30,000
Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.
Although this role is based remotely, having knowledge of education relationships in the Northern Ireland.
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 doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.
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 two 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
To engage with education and training providers as well as local authorities in sharing out programme, onboarding and training in their usage. Taking on the views of educators and educational leaders in what we provide and need to provide and enabling us to more closely match local and national need with our programme. This role will also support the delivery team with the delivery of the programmes from marketing opportunities to schools/students work experience placements.
Key Duties / Responsibilities:-
- Recruit and onboard new educational establishments to working with us
- Training and supporting users to maximise the opportunity to their students accessing our programmes through our newly developed portal and app.
- Delivering training sessions to schools and colleges on our programmes and building on engagement in your defined region.
- Building partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts, SEND and PRU provision within your region to maximise our impact
- Liaise with local government organisations to actively promote our programme to NEET young people in the region
- Developing long standing relationships with school and college contacts to access, support and maximise employer engagement relationships in your region
- Build a regional network of educational contacts, ensuring high level of customer service and reporting opportunities and issues to Head of Engagement
- Retain our registered schools and colleges in our network, and increase engagement levels in all programmes across the region
- To support on delivery of SEND and PRU programme opportunities in collaboration with Community Engagement Managers in the regional team
- Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes
- Support Fundraising Leads in region to embed school-based initiatives where appropriate
- Ensuring all data relating to school and college engagement is accurate, recorded and presented in reports when required
- Networking in the region with your regional team to collaboratively build brand awareness of Speakers for Schools across all partners and organisations working in the Education landscape.
- Supporting the wider UK Education Strategy for Speakers for Schools
Delivery Team support:-
- Support our Delivery Partners to identify school contacts that can promote and support our programmes
- Processing new user registrations on our portal
- Helping with technical delivery processes using both our in-house software
- Data Management and CRM
- Inputting new data, maintaining existing records and generating reports
- Other duties as required, within the scope of the role.
Key skills and experience:
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.
Desirable: -
- Previous experience working with HR/Recruitment/CSR/Educational Providers/Youth/Engagement teams an advantage
- Knowledge of SEND and PRU education establishments and NEET students
- An understanding of the UK Education System and a familiarity with careers provision and social mobility challenges within UK schools and colleges
- Proficient use of the Salesforce CRM, to track relationships and ensure proper data management.
We are looking forward to holding video interviews through October 2021 and appointing our Education Relationship Manager swiftly so we can start delivering a difference in October and beyond. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restrictions to be considered.
Benefits offered at Speakers for Schools:
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 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.
The closing date for this role will be on or before Friday 29th October.
Our new team member will start ASAP.
If you have not heard from us two weeks after the closing date, please presume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
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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.
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.
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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.
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).
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: 24 October 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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