Contract Manager

We are one of the largest learning disability charities in the UK, supporting 2,900 people through our friendly, supportive, creative and diverse teams.

As with all social care providers we are facing challenging times as commissioned fees are restricted and costs increase. In response, we have developed a framework informing how we run our business support activities, processes and systems across the organisation, in order to maximise efficiency and best returns on investment.

This is your opportunity to join an organisation that welcomes creative ideas based on sound judgement and experience and allows for growth and efficiency. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, and managing a team of 6, the successful candidate will maintain a close relationship with the service Operations and Central Support teams and take ownership of revenue assurance, contract management and all invoicing activity for the organisation, along with analysis and recommendations to drive positive change whilst supporting the organisations delivery of quality services and financial sustainability.

Salary: Up to £50,000 pa

Hours: Full Time, Permanent, 35 hours

Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

The successful individual will be forward thinking and commercially astute as well as having strong people management and data management skills.

You will provide timely and effective support, with challenge where necessary, whilst also maintaining responsibility for a robust controls and compliance framework and reporting. You must be a credible and persuasive professional with experience in a similar role including process and systems implementation.

We need you to have:

- Business management qualification
- Experience of contracts management, preferably with knowledge of LA commissioning terms and conditions
- Project management skills
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to work under pressure
- A full UK/EU driving licence.

Closing date: Sunday 15th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Business Management, Project Management, Reporting, LA Commissioning, Charity, Third Sector, Social Care, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

We are looking for an experienced Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) professional who is passionate about strengthening entrepreneurs and leaders to drive inclusive economic and social change. Our M&E Manager will be a self-starter and the custodian of Mowgli Mentoring’s theory of change, impact story and evidence base, responsible for designing and translating our programme data into clear impact metrics and narratives for our stakeholders. 

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will develop the M&E strategy and lead its implementation across the organisation, as we expand our work globally, innovate within the offline/ online space, build the evidence base of mentoring, and partner with others to integrate mentoring into their services and programmes. You will lead on M&E and reporting for a range of client-funded programmes, from designing and developing M&E frameworks and tools, through to data collection, analysis, distilling of learning, and preparing narrative reports. Some occasional international travel is envisaged for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Lead on the development and implementation of Mowgli Mentoring’s M&E strategy, framework and approach, with support from and in collaboration with the CEO and Head of Operations

• Work collaboratively with the project delivery team to ensure that data is collected, analysed, synthesised and reported in a manner which meets the highest internal and client standards

• Ensure impact is effectively communicated with our stakeholders, through a variety of means and channels, in consultation with the business development and communications teams 

• Lead on the design, implementation and management of a robust framework for collection, collation and analysis of multiple datasets at baseline, mid-line, and endline stages

• Distill data and insights into lessons learnt and actions to inform decision-making and continuous improvement

• Design and lead on research projects that seek to rigorously test and refine our mentoring model and build the evidence base for mentoring 

• Lead on the development/enhancement of our information management processes and support the wider team in developing their M&E expertise 

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of best practices in M&E in our sector, drawing key learning and emerging/ relevant approaches into the organisation 

• In collaboration with colleagues in project management and business development, lead on M&E and reporting in line with client/ project-specific requirements

• Manage data/ reporting confidentiality across the organisation, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation.

• Contribute to team meetings, events and initiatives.

• Any other task as requested by line manager commensurate with the broad remit of this post. 

Person specification - required experience, skills and attributes

• Degree or comparable qualification in a relevant discipline, e.g. social sciences, economics, international development (a relevant post-graduate qualification would be an advantage)

• 4+ years’ experience in a similar position developing M&E frameworks, tools and systems 

• Ability to design, develop and manage logframes as well as use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, tell powerful stories and develop learning and strategic recommendations

• Ability to think strategically, innovatively and creatively, and to execute methodically, with strong demonstrable previous experience in this area

• Advanced qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills, including experience of survey design and synthesising/ presenting data in a range of formats for a variety of audiences

• Highly literate in all standard IT packages, including advanced Excel skills 

• Experience of using relevant quantitative data collection tools and software 

• Experience of bringing technological innovations/ solutions in the areas of M&E, reporting and knowledge management/ learning

• Excellent communication skills including broad expertise and experience of writing clearly and succinctly for a range of purposes and audiences

• Strong attention to detail and proven ability to manage a wide and varied workload, managing competing deadlines whilst maintaining high quality standards 

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively across different levels, with local and international teams and stakeholders, demonstrating cultural intelligence

• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, works well under pressure and in a changing environment, demonstrating strong growth-oriented personal drive

• Commitment to working collaboratively, and with a high degree of autonomy and initiative, including taking ownership of planning own and others’ inputs towards agreed deadlines

• Knowledge of the UK’s Data Protection Act & General Data Protection Regulation and its implications for data capture and management 

• Additional French and/ or Arabic language skills would be an advantage

• Enthusiasm for and commitment to Mowgli Mentoring’s mission

What Mowgli Mentoring offers

• Salary range 30,000-34,000 GBP gross per annum

• Employer pension contribution

• 30 days annual leave, plus all English public holidays

• Private health insurance

About Mowgli Mentoring

Mowgli Mentoring is a specialist mentoring organisation which aims to unlock human potential that accelerates prosperity.  We are focused on strengthening entrepreneurs and leaders to grow more successful and sustainable businesses that drive inclusive economic and social change. We do this through training and capacity building effective mentors who are inspired and equipped to build and nurture multiple mentoring relationships that drive and strengthen entrepreneurial and leadership growth. 

Our consultancy services and cohort-based programmes combine face-to-face and online delivery modalities to facilitate mentor training, mentor-mentee matching, mentoring practice and relationship support. We’ve trained over 1200 mentors who have directly mentored over 1000 entrepreneurs and corporate leaders, including refugees, women and youth. Primarily focused on the Middle East and Africa, Mowgli Mentoring works with local and international governments, foundations and private sector partners like Argidius Foundation, MAVA Foundation, FCO/DFID, European Union, Norwegian Refugee Council, UN Women, the World Bank and many more. We have offices in Bristol, UK and Nairobi, Kenya and a satellite presence in Morocco and Lebanon.  More information about Mowgli Mentoring is on our website, and in our 10 year Impact Report.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to the email address below, ensuring that it outlines how your experience meets the person specification requirements, as well as your motivation for joining Mowgli Mentoring. Your cover letter should also indicate your available start date and your availability for interview on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March. 

Applications should be emailed to the recruitment email address which can be found in the attached Job Description or on our website, noting M&E Manager in the subject line, by 9:00 am Monday 24 February.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Thursday 27 February with an invitation for interviews to be held on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 March.

Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to offer sponsorship for this post.

If you have any queries about the position, please contact the recruitment email address which can be found in the attached Job Description or on our website.

Mowgli Mentoring is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Head of Design & Engineering

(Ref SUS2870)

£41,250 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in England south – negotiable

Do you want a new challenge and an opportunity to use your skills to make a difference to people’s lives? This is an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire the design and engineering team to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of projects and programmes which promote sustainable transport and active travel in the South of England.

With substantial experience in the design, development and delivery of infrastructure projects, you will have a background or qualification in either urban design, transport planning, civil engineering or traffic engineering and experience of managing contracts/contractors. You will also have strong experience of project / programme management and monitoring, delivering to time and budget and of leading, managing, motivating and developing a team.

Your excellent written and verbal communications skills, along with your excellent influencing and negotiation skills will enhance your ability to build and develop strong productive on-going relationships. You will have detailed knowledge of infrastructure design, including urban areas and a passionate commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 9 March 2020. Interviews will take place in Bristol week commencing 16 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

DHI are excited to be recruiting a new team to provide education and training support across Bristol, South Glos, Bath and North East Somerset. We’re looking to recruit a WoEW Team Leader.

DHI is an award winning charity that challenges social exclusion by supporting people to achieve their potential and contribute to the richness and well-being of their community. We are looking for applicants who will share our passion for our values, and our commitment to our client groups and our local communities.

This is a key post which will complement DHI’s existing services and support to people who are socially excluded. The post is funded by and will contribute to the delivery of wider partnership objectives under the Building Better Opportunities (BBO)/West of England Works (WoEW) programme which is managed by Weston College.

The team will support adults who are not in education, employment or training due to multiple and complex needs and/or access barriers. DHI team will focus primarily on supporting clients with a history of substance misuse and/or homelessness. DHI Employment & Skills Workers will work across DHI’s drug and alcohol treatments services, housing services and social prescribing programmes.

The Employment & Skills Team will be responsible for providing tailored and effective assessment, support planning and interventions to meet the identified education, training or employment (ETE) needs and goals of clients who face multiple barriers to accessing education, training and/or employment opportunities.

If you’ve got experience of working with people and share DHI’s values of self-direction, stimulation and zest for life, please get in touch.

How To Apply

Please use the attached Job Description and Person Specification to complete an Application form and Skills form and send to HR before midday Friday 28th February

Project Support Officer, Behaviour Change & Engagement

(Ref:  SUS2862)

£21,947 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Bristol

This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of Sustrans’ vision of a society where the way we move creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone. You will working within the UK-wide Development team with a particular focus on Sustrans’ behaviour change work.

A big part of the role will be to support the delivery of the Sustrans’ UK-wide school campaigns including our annual high profile schools campaign. The post holder will gain insight into a broad range of charity-wide operations by assisting the Development Director and other senior staff in tasks such as arranging and delivering senior-level meetings and helping with their administrative tasks. This is a diverse role in which you will contribute across the school, workplace and community settings and across a wide range of projects and tasks. This includes writing content for our UK wide projects, managing challenge data and communicating to a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. You will also manage areas of delivery such as our busy inboxes.

This role presents an unusual and exciting opportunity to build experience and knowledge charity-wide, whilst still working closely with others within the UK-Development team. With a background of managing a busy and diverse workload, you will have excellent attention to detail and have experience of successfully working with tight deadlines. You will have excellent IT skills and be willing to learn new software and systems.  You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport. 

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 2 March 2020.Interviews will take place in Bristol on Monday 9 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Maintenance Manager

Our property portfolio consists of residential accommodation, specialist care, day services and administration buildings. Including approximately 400 properties across England and predominantly the area you will be required to cover is the South East of England.

Salary: £31,122 pa + car allowance

Hours: Full time, Permanent, 35 hours
Location: Emersons Green, Bristol

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out; but also, an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance.

Reporting to the Head of Assets, you will hold a minimum qualification to HNC level or equivalent in a construction discipline and will be conversant with general building principles and construction methods and have experience in property management. You will also be able to demonstrate competency in project management methodologies and effectively manage budgets.

Frequent travel and the need to stay away from home for short periods is required and therefore you must have a current and valid driver's licence.

Closing date: Monday 9th March 2020

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Property Surveyor, Maintenance Manager, Repairs, Maintenance, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Construction, Property Maintenance, Building Surveyor, Project Management, Refurbishment, Surveying, Surveyor, Not for Profit, NFP etc.

Ref:91958

Programme Manager

Are you our next Programme Manager? Do you live and breathe relationship management?

Are you passionate about Leadership, personal development and education?

Common Purpose, an international not-for-profit leadership development organization, runs programmes in over 100 cities worldwide offering participants the knowledge, skills and inspiration to cross boundaries, solve complex problems and become more active and engaged leaders in society.

Through purpose, impact and customer centricity, our mission is to drive success through the delivery of high quality programmes.

We are currently looking for you, a dynamic and ambitious professional, who shares our values and is passionate about leadership development. You'll be working in the Bristol and South West team, managing different and exciting projects which will develop your skills hugely. You will also be able to work cross-culturally and be able to easily engage with people from different backgrounds and perspectives.

The role of Programme Manager, is based in Bristol for £23,000-£25,000 per annum (full time, permanenet). 

As a Programme Manager you will:

• Manage the Bristol and South West Programmes, ensuring high quality experiences for all of our customers
• Provide regular, professional and effective communications and relationships with key local customers and stakeholders (eg. programme participants, advisory group members, contributors and alumni)
• Provide strong financial management of both creditors and debtors and support, to achieve financial targets and manage expenditure
• Create and maintain effective and transparent systems to ensure that the local Director is supported effectively

You bring with you:

• Excellent project planning and management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Confidence and proficient in the use of MS Office 
• Experience in managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• The ability and willingness to travel to locations for short periods of time and at short notice

What we are offering?

• 25 days of annual leave + Christmas week (25/12-1/1)
• Global organisation with multiple work experience exposure
• Diverse culture, working with driven individuals who will support you at every stage of your learning journey with us
• You will gain access to our materials, thought leadership and programmes.
• Supportive environment with our internal training designed to upskill, develop and enhance your learning.
• Working environment that values excellence
• Full access 24/7 to e-learning (LinkedIn Learning)

Sounds interesting? Please send us your CV and cover letter!

Common Purpose is willing to consider candidates from any background provided they can demonstrate the relevance of their skills and experience. 

Are you passionate about building a high performing team to support clients experiencing homelessness?

About the role

The Bristol Complex Needs team is dedicated to providing clients with complex needs and/or mental health issues with a safe environment in which to build their confidence, promote opportunities for positive change and support their recovery journey and move on.

In the rewarding role of Deputy Manager you will be supporting the day-to-day management of our hostel accommodation; providing a safe and supportive environment to vulnerable homeless men and women in which to build confidence and ‘promote opportunities’ for positive change.

You will also be responsible for the line management of team members; offering motivation and supervision to deliver high quality housing related support with a recovery-focused and person-centred approach.

What we’re looking for

This role will suit a passionate and committed individual who has experience of coordinating or leading a service delivery team in relevant services; and experience of managing staff and volunteers in a fast paced environment; or the willingness to develop these skills.

If you have the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload and come up with practical ideas to improve services; also have excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, a staff team and other internal and external stakeholders we encourage you to apply.

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

Flexibility is necessary for this post, as you may be required to work outside of normal working hours.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities

St Mungo’s employees are encouraged to consider opportunities to develop new skills or progress including; secondments, internal transfers, application to new roles in the organisation or just to get involved in various projects happening within the organisation.

As a result last year 35% of our vacancies were filled by promotions. In 2019 we achieved We Invest in People Gold level accreditation and are one of just 3% of housing associations to achieve this standard; 82% of staff who took part in the IIP survey say St Mungo’s is a great place to work.

• A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place

At St Mungo’s, equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the organisation's values and how we work. We are proud of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and have 7 great Diversity Networks to support clients and staff from different backgrounds so they are able to be their best selves. Our Networks include: BAME, Carer’s and Parent’s, Lived Experience, LGBTQIA+, Disability Awareness, Irish and Women’s Action.

• Flexible Working and Other Benefits

We are committed to maintaining your work/life balance. We offer 25 days annual leave, and operate a very popular Flexi Time scheme, which allows you to supplement your annual leave entitlement. After 5 years, staff annual leave entitlement increases to 28 days.

St Mungo’s contribute 4% of your gross annual salary, and you are able to enrol in the Defined Contribution scheme following a successful probationary period in which the employer contribution is 6%.

What we do

At St Mungo’s our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions. As a homelessness charity and housing association, our clients are at the heart of what we do, and in 2019 we supported nearly 30,000 people who were either homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Our staff are crucial to making this happen.

How to apply

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo's careers page and click the Apply Now button

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the document available tab at the top of the advert page on our website.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) applicants, as they are under-represented within St Mungo’s at this level.

Closing date: 10am on 27 February 2020

Interview and assessments on: 11 March 2020

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS disclosure check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

Please be advised that all appointments will be made on St Mungo’s current standard Terms and Conditions (T&Cs); this also applies to any internal candidates.

Sustrans, the charity that's making it easier for people to walk and cycle, is seeking to fill the following key vacancy within our Research & Monitoring unit:

Senior Evaluation Officer

Research & Monitoring Unit

(SUS2772)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Cardiff

Sustrans Research & Monitoring Unit provides evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.  This role will play an important part in developing our understanding of active travel in Wales with responsibilities for evaluating major infrastructure programmes and leading aspects of our work focused on school travel and will include developing and managing a small team as well as overseeing aspects of our wider programme of monitoring, evaluation and appraisal work.

We are seeking creative, passionate and experienced individuals to join our team.  If you have a good understanding of best practice in monitoring and evaluation techniques, have demonstrable project management skills and are a great communicator with the ability to present technical information in a clear way this could be the opportunity for you.  You will be able to draw on a wide range of research methods and apply them to real world projects, have strong analytical skills, experience of working with partners and clients and know how to get the best out of others both through line management and task supervision.  You will also be committed to the promotion of active and sustainable travel.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 16 March 2020.  Interviews will take place in Cardiff during week commencing Monday 23 March 2020.

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Mae Sustrans, yr elusen sy’n ei gwneud yn haws i bobl gerdded a beicio, am lenwi’r swydd allweddol hon yn ein huned Ymchwil a Monitro:

Uwch Swyddog Gwerthuso

Uned Ymchwil a Monitro

(SUS2772)

£27,255 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – wedi’i lleoli yng Nghaerdydd

Mae Uned Ymchwil a Monitro Sustrans yn darparu tystiolaeth ar deithio cynaliadwy a llesol sydd yn dryloyw ac yn awdurdodol ac sy’n dylanwadu ar ac yn llywio polisi, arfer ac ymddygiad ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Bydd y rôl hon yn chwarae rhan bwysig mewn datblygu ein dealltwriaeth o deithio llesol yng Nghymru gyda chyfrifoldeb dros werthuso rhaglenni isadeiledd mawr ac yn arwain ar agweddau o’n gwaith sy’n canolbwyntio ar deithio i’r ysgol. Bydd yn cynnwys datblygu a rheoli tîm bach yn ogystal â goruchwylio agweddau o’n rhaglen ehangach o waith monitro, gwerthuso ac arfarnu.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn creadigol, angerddol a phrofiadol i ymuno â’n tîm. Os oes gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o arfer gorau mewn technegau monitro a gwerthuso, ynghyd â sgiliau rheoli prosiect amlwg, a’ch bod yn gyfathrebwr effeithiol gyda’r gallu i gyflwyno gwybodaeth dechnegol mewn ffordd eglur, yna gallai hwn fod yn gyfle delfrydol i chi. Byddwch yn gallu defnyddio ystod eang o ddulliau ymchwil a’u cymhwyso i brosiectau go iawn, bydd gennych sgiliau dadansoddi cadarn, profiad o weithio gyda phartneriaid a chleientiaid a byddwch yn gwybod sut i gael y gorau gan eraill trwy reolaeth llinell a goruchwylio tasgau. Rydych hefyd yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo teithio llesol a chynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Dydd Llun 16 Mawrth 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd wythnos yn dechrau Dydd Llun 23 Mawrth 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a

galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

Closing date: 24 February 2020 at 11.30 pm. Interviews: 2 March 2020.

Do you have experience of planning and delivering involvement activities and liaising with external agencies, partners and professionals, possibly in a housing/homelessness context? Then join Shelter as an Involvement Coordinator and you could soon be playing an exciting and diverse role within a new project aimed at developing our approach to women’s centred services.

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

Women are being increasingly and disproportionately impacted by the housing crisis. This has led Shelter to develop a new strategic priority to ensure that all our housing advice services are designed with a clear understanding of how a woman’s gender affects their housing problems and the kind of support they need as a result. We’re spearheading this transformation by creating a dedicated resource in three Shelter locations to design services with women with lived experience and new local partner agencies aimed at helping homeless and poorly housed women. We have secured National Lottery funding, initially for 6 months, to carry out this work.

About the Role

Under the direction of a Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering involvement activities and talking to women about local need and barriers to accessing support, with the aim of designing services to help them. This will involve engaging, supporting and developing those involved, actively including them in our work and ensuring that the project is co-produced. The work will be carried out in three key locations and your challenge will be to represent the voices of people with lived experience in service design discussions and see that the language used in documentation and proposals is appropriate to the issues women face. Along the way, you’ll also work with a variety of stakeholders to support and encourage involvement through various means and make sure opportunities are available for all to be involved.

About you

Personal experience of homelessness or poor housing and an understanding of how these issues have affected you would be an advantage. You’ll definitely need to be used to working with working with people who have direct experience of homelessness or poor housing. You’ll also need a proven ability to use different methods to encourage participation and help those involved meet their potential. Adept at networking and information gathering, you have the excellent all-round communication and interpersonal skills it takes to work closely with an Involvement Team and other internal stakeholders. And, because your workload will be varied and demanding, you’ll need excellent skills in prioritising, organising and boundary setting and a willingness to travel regularly between Sheffield, Bristol and Birmingham to get the job done.

Due to the specific requirements of the role we are only considering applications from women for this role. The Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1 applies to this post.

Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

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

To find out more about the role and the benefits of working for Shelter please visit our website. Apply to be part of our Women’s Centred Services team and be the change you want to see in society.

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

At Shelter, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We also encourage applications from people, who have been homeless or have been at risk of homelessness. We are facing diverse problems, so need diverse people to tackle them.

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

Social Worker (Adults)

Are you able to support our carers and service users by connecting them to suitable resources and services?

The North Community Team covers two areas within South Gloucestershire. The first area is based around Thornbury in the north of the county and the second area is based around Downend and Winterbourne.

Our client work within the framework of relevant legislation and policies relating to social care and safeguarding. At all times they work towards giving a greater choice, independence and social inclusion for the person. They also review and monitor each care plan and the quality of the service provision making alterations in response to changing needs.

As they are a generic team you will carry a varied but manageable caseload and as a team of social work and occupational therapy practitioners you will have many opportunities for joint working.

Social Worker Responsibilities:

You will meet with people and their carers to understand their strengths, needs and the things that really matter to them. You will then help to connect them to suitable resources and services. When appropriate this will include creating care plans, ensuring that services are effective and that our intervention meets legislation, regulation, and codes of practice requirements.

You will liaise and work with contacts from different sectors, including health and the voluntary sector, sometimes as part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring that communication is effective and that knowledge and best practice are shared.

Social Worker Requirements:

To enable our client to shortlist in a fair and unbiased way it is absolutely vital that you provide them with sufficient information to demonstrate how you meet or exceed the criteria outlined in the vacancy description. Please include this information in the knowledge, skills and experience section of the application form.

- Degree in Social Work or equivalent (eg DipSW, CQSW, CSS)
- A good level of general IT skills and the ability to use, or be trained in the use of, appropriate specialist in house software packages.
- Registration with Social Work England
- Good interpersonal skills, be able to carry out assessments and communicate findings and risks to service users, families, carers.
- You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and engage successfully with colleagues and service users.
- Have financial experience or training to carry out associated financial tasks.
- Demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, processes and procedures.
- Relevant experience of working in similar service areas.

About Our Client:

Our client is a local authority that serves an estimated population of 279,000 residents, with just under 5,000 employees. South Gloucestershire is situated in the South West between Bristol and Gloucester and has a mixed urban and rural diversity with a variety of communities.

“Invest in people and great work/life balance” – Glassdoor Review July 2019.

Location: Based in Yate, Bristol BS37 5AF (commutable from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham & surrounding areas)

Job type: Full Time, Permanent, 37 hours

Salary: £28,785 to £31,371

To apply for this vacancy please submit a CV and a covering letter, detailing your HCPC registration and a brief summary of your experience by the closing date

Closing date: 8th March 2020

You may have experience of the following: Qualified Social Worker, Social Worker, Social Care, Social Services, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Worker, Community Care, Community Support Worker, Support Worker, Local Authority, AMHP, CQSW, CSS, Vulnerable Adults etc.

Ref: 92005

Software Engineer 
Bristol
Up to £45,743 per annum DOE Plus Benefits (see below)

Are you an experienced Software Engineer seeking your next challenge? Want to take on a rewarding role offering great training opportunities and the chance to help fight the global climate emergency? If so, read on. 

Established in 1979 and based in central Bristol (BS1 3LH), the Centre for Sustainable Energy is an independent national charity (298740) that shares its knowledge and experience to transform the way people think and act on energy.

We design and develop software used by government and industry to shape the decisions needed to make sustainability second nature, cut carbon emissions to safe levels and replace fuel poverty with energy justice.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our small, but growing Software Team and get involved with all aspects of the development process. 

As a Software Engineer, you will: 

- Help to determine the feasibility of ideas and gather requirements for new software
- Work with colleagues and partners to design, plan, implement, test and document new software
- Support and enhance existing applications 
- Assist with automation, data management and analysis
- Contribute to proposals for new work, including providing cost estimates for development work

To join us as a Software Engineer, you will need: 

- Previous experience as a Software Engineer 
- Good working knowledge of various programming languages and database systems, such as Java, Clojure, R, SQLite, Spatialite, PostGIS or PostgreSQL 
- The desire to learn and the ability to adapt and take on new challenges 
- To be proactive and able to meet deadlines

Exposure to Python would be beneficial to your application.

Other organisations may call this role Software Developer, App Developer, Software Development Engineer, Software App Developer, Systems Engineer, Software Programmer, Application Programmer, Application Developer, or Programmer.

What are the benefits? 

- Company pension scheme (8% from employer, 6% from employee) 
- Childcare vouchers 
- Cycle to work scheme (after probation) 
- Create software that is making a positive, lasting impact
- Comprehensive induction including City & Guilds Energy Awareness training
- Increase your expertise while working on a broad range of projects
- Support the incredible work of an established charity

Webrecruit and CSE are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

To apply for the role of Software Engineer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. 

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week (core hours between 10am and 4pm)

Wiltshire Citizens Advice

Head of Finance and Business Support

A unique opportunity in a thriving charity

We are looking for a  Head of Finance and Business Support. You will need to have experience of a managerial finance role with some knowledge of IT and HR functions. 

You don’t need previous experience of working in a charity but will require  a clear understanding of and support the values of Wiltshire Citizens Advice.

Closing date for applications:  Monday 16th March 2020 5pm 

Interview date:  Provisionally Thursday 24th March 2020

Location:             Trowbridge, Chippenham or Devizes

Hours of Work:  Contracted hours by agreement, minimum of 22.5 per week up to a maximum of 37 worked flexibly

Period:         Permanent

Salary:         £37,829 pro rata plus 6% pension contribution after 3 months. 

Annual Leave:         33 days (inc bank holidays) 

If you are interested in working in an interesting and stimulating environment why not check our website to download an application pack from our website.

We do not accept CVs as part of the recruitment process

Citizens Advice recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week

Closing Date: 23:59 on Monday 9th March

This role is known as Prince’s Trust Executive in The Prince’s Trust.

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 has to 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 16-30 year olds. Working as part of a team within Bristol, 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 through 1:1 support and group sessions.
• Delivery of Prince's Trust programmes and workshops (Mainly Enterprise, Get Into and Awards but may have to support with Fairbridge, Get Started, Achieve, Team, Enterprise and Mosaic)
• Supporting young people into positive outcomes including education, training and employment.
• Planning, organising and budgeting.

Requirements:

To support our delivery requirements across Bristol and the South West, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals that:

• Are able to engage in challenges with optimism and resilience.
• Can be adaptive and flexible, ready to embrace change and innovation.
• Have experience of working with young people aged 16-30.
• Can provide 1:1 support and deliver high-quality group sessions/programmes.
• Is a natural and effective communicator, passionate about delivering excellent customer service and making the right decision for young people
• Have experience and knowledge of safeguarding and Health & Safety processes.
• Facilitate skills development in at least one of the following settings; Informal learning provision (sports/arts/outdoors), Education sector, Employment/Enterprise training, Digital learning provision, Volunteer training/management.
• Has a strong understanding of the challenges young people within The Trust's target groups face.
• Driving a minibus is desirable but not essential

For more information, please go to the job description or our ‘Working with Young People’ page. 

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 more 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 the 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
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

We are committed to equality and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

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