Project Support Officer Jobs in East Of England

Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office

Development Officer - Trusts & Foundations
Ref: SC4665

Salary on appointment will be £29,605 per annum, with an annual increment up to £36,024 per annum. 

This is an exciting time to join our Development, Alumni & Campaigns Office, and we wish to appoint an individual who shares our passion for the future of UEA. The Development Officer (Trusts & Foundations) will join a small, dedicated team responsible for securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and grant making bodies in the UK and internationally in support of agreed University priorities, including Health-UEA Climate-UEA and various campus projects. 

Reporting to the Senior Development Manager (Trusts & Foundations) you will apply for and manage grants whilst also managing the research of new funding opportunities for the team.

Educated to degree level, or with equivalent relevant qualification or experience, you will have excellent organisational and time management skills; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; and an aptitude for face-to-face fundraising. Full training will be provided in fundraising/managing of relationships with volunteers and supporters.

This full-time post is available on an indefinite basis. 

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Benefits include:

• 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
• Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
• Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
• Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, medical centre, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
• Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
• Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.

Closing date: 4 July 2024

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homeless agencies and the wider housing with health, care and support sector in England. With more than 800 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it. 

We are seeking a Research Officer to help deliver a core research project exploring the interaction between homelessness and health.  The post holder will work closely with academic partners to deliver the research contributing to an important evidence base that supports our goal of ending homelessness. They will also support the Homeless Link research team in delivering our wider research programme.

The successful candidate will have:

• a good foundation in qualitative and quantitative research.
• strong communication skills.
• an openness to continuous learning and problem solving

We are actively seeking to increase our diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability. There are no educational requirements in order to apply for this role, and we welcome applicants who have built experience through varied and different opportunities. If you are interested but not sure if you’re qualified please do get in touch to discuss.

For full details and how to apply visit our website

We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations Officer preferably from the North of England to join the fundraising team at the Batten Disease Family Association (BDFA).

The BDFA is the only patient organisation in the UK for families affected by Batten disease, a rare and terminal neurodegenerative condition that affects children and young adults. The BDFA offers informed guidance and support to families and the professionals who work with them, as well as actively raising awareness, and promoting research into the management of Batten disease to improve patient care pathways and ultimately find a cure.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation, which has grown to offer additional support services for families affected by Batten disease and to implementing a long-term strategy to develop its advocacy, education and research capabilities. Come and join our supportive team as we continue to build and develop the organisation and strengthen our financial resilience.

We’re looking for an individual who has the experience and skills to manage and nurture relationships with our existing funders from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies, ensuring they feel inspired by our work and the patients and families we support.

The role will incorporate managing a sizeable portfolio of Trusts and Foundations through excellent stewardship, and to build on this strong foundation, developing and submitting winning funding proposals to create a high-quality pipeline of new funding opportunities. The successful candidate will work as part of the Fundraising team, under the guidance of our Chief Executive Officer to continue our strategy to diversify income through this key funding stream.

The Ideal Candidate for this role will have:

- Experience and a proven track record of successful Trusts and Foundations income generation.

- Demonstratable experience in researching potential Trust funders, submitting compelling proposals, securing funding and project managing successful bids through to completion of the grant award.

- A background in report writing and demonstrating grant impact whilst being able to build relationships with funders and individual/major donors.

- Experience of providing excellent supporter care and building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with funders.

- Experience of targeting large grant-making bodies and securing 5-6 figure grants

- Expert knowledge of fundraising landscape, particularly Trusts & Foundations.

This job requires a motivated individual who has a passion for all those within our Batten community and a strong desire to support the development and financial growth of the BDFA. The role is full time (35 hours per week) and is home based with occasional travel to Yorkshire (where the CEO is based) and around the UK to meet donors and support fundraising events.

The BDFA recognises the positive value of diversity and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team.  We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Salary £26k - £30k PA dependent on experience

Upload a CV and covering letter to apply

Apply by: 30th June 2024

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging role which will help to shape the future of a national charity working on a key social justice challenge?  Are you excited to take on a role which will fuel the charity’s work with its service users, supporters and other key stakeholders? 

Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic partnerships, fundraising or communications professional who wants to use your talents to improve the lives of people across the UK?  If so, then we’d love to hear from you. 

As our Partnership Officer, you will have the exciting opportunity to make a huge difference in improving the lives of people living in hygiene poverty. Reporting into the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships, the Partnership Officer plays a pivotal role in the brand and corporate team and is responsible for supporting, stewarding, renewing, and growing our brand and corporate partners to meet our income targets. Our partners range from emerging brands to strategic corporate partners and reflect a combination of financial support, skills-based support, brand donations and volunteering. The role is varied and requires strong time management, excellent written and verbal communication skills, meticulous record keeping and relationship management. You will be required to engage and influence a wide range of partner stakeholders plus collaborate across our teams to meet the needs of our partners. 

If you fit this profile and want to use your talents to improve the lives of people across the UK and are interested in remote working opportunities in a flexible organisation with a values-led ethos, we would love to hear from you! 

Job Description  

The Partnership Officer will be a key member of The Hygiene Bank’s income generation team and wider central team, with a responsibility to help meet the needs of our existing partnerships and support in fulfilling the charity’s income generation plans and strategy. 

Key Responsibilities 

You will support the management of our brand and corporate partners, working with the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships. Your role will be to develop and deliver partnership strategies and stewardship plans for each account, to deliver against our objectives and meet income targets. 

• Work closely with the Head of Brands and Corporate Partnerships and to ensure the collaborative transition of new partners into account management, liaise with (Brand Coordinator/ Product Donation Manager) and Head of Fundraising, Communications and External Awareness and Head of Operations. 

• Identify and outreach to target brands and corporate partners, working to engage their support for the charity

• Accurately forecast and manage expenditures for our partners, working with the Head of Brand and Corporate partnerships to create mitigation plans when necessary. 

• Meticulous record keeping, ensuring the pipeline and the opportunity database are current and up to date.  

• Contribute to the organisation and team's annual plans, strategies, and budgets. 

• Develop, monitor, and maintain systems and processes including Smartsheets and account management plans. 

• Assist with the creation of marketing materials, such as newsletters, brochures, and partner impact reports.

• Understand and support the vision, mission, and values of The Hygiene Bank. 

• Reflect our inclusive culture in your day-to-day work and support a values-led, positive, health & safety and safeguarding culture in your interactions with colleagues and the volunteers.  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise 

• Excellent relationship management and stewardship resulting in demonstrable account growth. 

• Effective account management or sales experience with brand and corporate partners across a variety of sectors.  

• Experience using creativity and innovation to diversify income from partners, resulting in growth. 

• Outstanding communication skills and polished presentation and people skills to champion, and act as an ambassador for The Hygiene Bank in the business world, including preparing and leading presentations. 

• Detail-driven, strategic, motivated, with a forward-leaning approach to business. 

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritise a busy workload. 

• 0utstanding written communication skills and experience in developing compelling proposals and collateral. 

• Experience working with internal stakeholder teams to help ensure partnership deliverables are met. 

• Passion for personal and professional development, as well as a proven can-do attitude to get involved in various aspects of fundraising delivery, as needed. 

Attributes and behaviours: 

• Passionate and demonstrably committed to improving the lives of people experiencing Hygiene Poverty and strong alignment with the charity’s values 

• A commitment to quality and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work on your own initiative. 

• A highly competent and collaborative team worker. 

• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Willingness to learn new skills. 

• Ability to work in a growth mindset, changing and flexible organisation. 

This job description and person specification represents an outline of the major components of the job and is not intended to be exhaustive. 

About Brightside

Brightside is on a mission to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future. For over 20 years, we’ve used technology to connect young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors. We deliver online mentoring programmes in collaboration with schools, universities, businesses and charities to provide young people with access to networks, online career information and high-quality mentoring. 

Role overview

The Project Support Officer will support our Programmes Team with activity related to project delivery while members of the team are on maternity leave. The postholder will be responsible for completing a variety of project delivery tasks that support the smooth running of our online mentoring. These tasks include administrative support through our online mentoring platform, data entry and data monitoring, training our volunteers to be mentors and inducting young people onto our programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Administrative support for our projects, including:
  • Supporting the programmes team to book regular meetings with partners
  • Monitoring a centralised support inbox for our partners
  • Monitoring a centralised support inbox for our mentors and mentees
  • Writing emails and other communications to our project users
  • Monitoring and reporting on mentee and mentor engagement on our projects
  • Moderating user messages and user profiles
  • Conducting safety spot checks on recorded video calls
  • Data entry on Salesforce related to our projects and users
  • Data entry on project and task progress on our project management system
  • Setting up zoom calls for training sessions and managing registrations
  • Inviting mentees and mentors to the mentoring platform, monitoring progress, and producing reports for partners
• Delivering mentor training sessions
• Delivering and supporting delivery of mentee induction sessions and other activity for young people (such as assemblies)
• Taking notes during meetings and monitoring actions
• Supporting our quality assurance processes by testing our projects and proofreading our materials
• Other administrative tasks that may be reasonably required

Essential criteria

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be strongly aligned with our mission
• Embrace Brightside’s values and contribute to a positive staff culture
• Understand the challenges faced by young people in education and careers
• Be competent with Microsoft office, including Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
• Have excellent time management skills
• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills
• Be motivated to deliver high-quality work
• Have great attention to detail
• Be willing to learn how to use new technologies and tools

Desirable criteria

We are especially interested in candidates who:

• Have experience using Salesforce or other CRM software
• Have experience of project management, or are interested in a career in project management
• Have experience of delivering training to young people

A DBS check at the enhanced level will be required for successful applicants

Salary and benefits

Salary: £24,900 - £27,200 (£14,940 - £16,500 actual based on 22.5 hours a week)

Contract: Fixed term (ending 30 April 2025)

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week

Holiday allowance: 25 days (pro-rata for part-time staff depending on join date)

Other benefits include: Three additional leave days over Christmas, three days volunteering leave, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, regular staff socials, a tenancy deposit loan scheme, up to one month ‘work from anywhere’ policy and the option of buying up to five additional days of annual leave

Application instructions

Submit a one-page cover letter, outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role, and your CV through CharityJob by 9am on Monday 10 June.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered

Successful applicants will be contacted from the 12 June and invited to complete a short task due on the 16 June.

Interviews will then take place on the week commencing 17 June.

Brightside will be conducting a blind recruitment process where names and gender-identifying features will be removed from the applications before being reviewed by the hiring manager for shortlisting.

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options. We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across the UK, and you can help make a real difference. As a Project Coordinator you'll play a crucial role in connecting volunteers with schools and fostering impactful relationships, all while working within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people. With the support of our experienced team and dedicated trustees, you'll have the chance to shape young people's career ambitions.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say:
"My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

* Has a passion for our cause.
* Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
* Is self-motivated.
* Has excellent attention to detail.
* Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing.
* Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges.
* Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient.
* Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas.
* Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity.
* Has high computer literacy.

While we don’t specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across the UK face today.

About Brightside

Brightside is on a mission to help young people make confident and informed decisions about their future. For over 20 years, we’ve used technology to connect young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors. We deliver online mentoring programmes in collaboration with schools, universities, businesses and charities to provide young people with access to networks, online career information and high-quality mentoring. 

Role overview

The Partnership Manager will oversee and deliver account management across our mentoring partnership portfolio. This role involves managing the partner experience across a range of sectors, including higher education, the third sector, schools and corporate partnerships. The post-holder will be responsible for onboarding new partners, supporting them in developing their yearly mentoring plans, engaging in regular communications to ensure we’re on track with our deliverables, and renewing contracts annually. Success in this role will be measured by key performance indicators such as partner satisfaction, partner engagement and meeting renewal income targets. 

Key responsibilities

• Onboard new partners and welcoming them to Brightside
• Complete annual mentoring project plans with all partners
• Provide account management for partners to ensure a positive experience
• Coordinate our partner engagement work (such as our partner forums and the partner satisfaction survey)
• Meet regularly with partners to monitor project deliverables and ensure we meet and surpass expectations
• Lead critical partnership meetings, including planning meetings, mid-point reviews and end of contract reviews
• Lead contracting and renewal discussions with partners to achieve renewal income targets
• Manage partner contracts and invoicing
• Lead the recruitment function for our London based mentoring project, working with schools to promote the opportunity to young people
• Create and monitor renewals strategies for each partner
• Identify opportunities for upsells across the portfolio
• Work with partners to identify their critical success factors, and work with the delivery team to realise these
• Maintain our stakeholder register, to ensure we have the right relationships across the portfolio and the Brightside team
• Collaborate with the Senior Programme Manager to manage our approach to risk across the portfolio
• Act as an escalation point for challenges that may arise in projects
• Support the Fundraising team by meeting with prospective partners to generate new business
• Line management for the Project Support Officer

Team working

• You will be line managed by the interim Head of Innovation
• You will line manage a Project Support Officer
• You will work closely with members of the Programmes Team to ensure we’re on track with partner deliverables
• You will work closely with the Fundraising Team to support business development and new partnerships

Essential criteria

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be strongly aligned with our mission
• Embrace Brightside’s values and contribute to a positive staff culture
• Understand the challenges faced by young people in education and careers
• Demonstrate a strong track record in partnership management
• Be able to manage complex stakeholders
• Demonstrate a track record in partner retention/contract renewal
• Be able to build strong relationships and collaborate well with partners
• Possess excellent networking, communication and presentation skills
• Be target-driven and proactive
• Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills

Desirable criteria

We are especially interested in candidates who:

• Have experience using Salesforce or other CRM software
• Have experience of project management
• Have experience of line management

A DBS check at the enhanced level will be required for successful applicants

Salary and benefits

Salary: £35,000 - £38,000

Contract: Fixed-term (ending 31 March 2025, with the possibility of extension)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week (full-time)

Holiday allowance: 25 days

Other benefits include: Three additional leave days over Christmas, three days volunteering leave, employer pension contributions, flexible working hours, regular staff socials, a tenancy deposit loan scheme, up to one month ‘work from anywhere’ policy and the option of buying up to five additional days of annual leave

Application instructions

• Submit an answer via CharityJob to the question: "Describe a successful partnership you managed. What strategies or actions did you take that contributed to its success?"
• Submit a one-page cover letter, outlining how you meet the role's essential criteria
• Submit your CV
• Applications must be submitted by 9am on Monday 17 June

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered

Successful applicants will be invited to first interviews from the week commencing 24 June.

Successful applicants from the first interview will be invited to a second interview on the week commencing 1 July.

The Communications department at Alzheimer’s Research UK informs, inspires and engages the public about dementia and the progress being made in research. This role sits within the Campaigns & Projects team, one of several specialist teams in the wider department.

The Communications and Content Officer will play a vital role in shaping and growing strategically important communications projects that aim to build understanding of dementia and support for research.

They will be responsible for maximising the impact of Alzheimer’s Research UK’s external news content and other digital comms activity to engage existing supporters and attract new ones. They will also assist managers across the Communications department in measuring the impact of communications activities.

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about driving the conversation on dementia forwards by creating engaging and exciting content across a range of channels.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

Work with the Communications Manager – Campaigns & Projects on the planning and delivery of high-profile, cross-channel campaigns that cut across the organisation. 

· Writing engaging content across a broad range of channels, from social media posts to newsletters and reports.

· Working closely with colleagues in the Digital and Design teams to plan and manage multi-channel campaigns, with a particular focus on paid social media activity.

· Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance to internal teams and external stakeholders and partners.

· Monitoring relevant media coverage to identify stories and developments that could impact upon or provide opportunities for campaigns and projects.

Act as a central point of contact, coordinating the department’s input into key supporter-facing communications.

· Sourcing content and maintaining the department’s content calendar.

· Reviewing and editing content from teams across the charity, ensuring accuracy and consistency in language and key messages.

· Working with other teams to plan and schedule content, then evaluating its performance and reporting back to the wider Communications department. 

Manage and develop Alzheimer’s Research UK website’s news content, aiming to maximise engagement.

· Working with the wider Communications department to maintain a content calendar for the website’s news section.

· Creating and commissioning engaging digital content on a range of topics aligned with the charity’s organisational strategy.

· Working closely with internal teams and external agencies on technical web development projects.

· Acting as a guardian of the charity’s brand language and key messages.

· Using data to continually develop and improve content performance and engagement rates.

What we are looking for:

· A skilled writer and editor with both meticulous attention to detail and creative flair.

· Experience in distilling complex information into plain English.

· An understanding of and aptitude for digital copywriting.

· An understanding of how to adapt content for different audiences and channels.

· An understanding of how to evaluate the performance of content using data, including knowledge of analytics tools.

· Experience working in a communications role.

· Experience of writing and collating compelling content across a variety of channels.

· Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and effectively manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.

· Ability to build and manage strong relationships with colleagues of all levels and a variety of external partners.

· Enthusiasm for learning about and keeping up to date with developments in digital communications.

· A hard-working team player, with ability to use initiative.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 16th June 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing the 24th June 2024. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, your CV will be anonymised as part of the selection process.  Should you need any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, then please do contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK:

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2022, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement and were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

• 48th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

• 19th in the 100 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

• 3rd in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

In addition, we were also shortlisted for a special award recognising the work undertaken on reducing our environmental impact.

In 2021, we were awarded the HR Management award by The Charity Times for our Wellbeing initiatives throughout the pandemic.

In 2020, we demonstrated our commitment to changing the way we think and act about mental health in the workplace and signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge. 

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate conservation professional to join the Trust and play a key role in the care and conservation of our outstanding churches, a fascinating and unique collection of highly listed historic buildings.

Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk, ensuring they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

As a Conservation Projects Manager and a key member of the national Conservation team, you will work with experienced consultants and skilled craftspeople, with national and regional colleagues, volunteers, local partners and stakeholders to develop and manage a range of holistic, conservation and new use projects, from inception to completion, and providing professional advice and support to community led projects.  You will lead on all capital, conservation and maintenance, programmes in the region.

You will have expertise and specialist knowledge in the field of historic building repair and conservation, and a proven track record of project management (client side) in the heritage sector. You might be a Building Surveyor, a Conservation Architect, an Estate Manager, or a Project Manager, in this continually varied and unique role you will be working on some of the most significant historic buildings in the country. As you’ll be working on projects across the region, but not exclusively, it is essential you have a full driving license.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 17th June 2024.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 25th June. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Job description

Are you passionate about patient and public engagement, effecting system change, and improving services? Are you confident to design and carry out research, and tell the story of the findings in briefings and reports?  Do you relish building relationships with external partners, and working together to bring about change? If so, we’d love to work with you to improve the experiences of people using health and social care services in Barnet.

As our Senior Research & Participation Officer, you will be working on an exciting new project to improve primary care access for residents. Your flair for planning and logistics will enable you to both gather evidence about the experiences of Barnet residents, and to collate existing data. You’ll also be comfortable producing accessible how-to guidance, to enable people experiencing health inequalities to access services.

The role will involve building effective relationships with stakeholders including GP Practice Managers, voluntary sector organisations and NHS Integrated Care Board partners. You will work with these stakeholders constructively and persuasively, to seed partnership initiatives and achieve positive change for Barnet residents.

In return for your commitment to the cause, you will become part of a friendly and supportive team, working within a focused but flexible culture, where diversity is valued and you can bring your whole self to work.   

Applicants must have lived experience of disability, which could include a mental health issue or other long term condition. 

Interviews with held online on the 2nd and 3rd of July.

About Healthwatch

The Health and Social Care Act 2012 required each local authority area to set up a Healthwatch organisation. Healthwatch gives people a powerful voice both locally and nationally. At a local level, Healthwatch Barnet works to help people get the best from their health and social care services, whether it's improving them today, or helping to shape them for tomorrow. Healthwatch Barnet is about local voices being able to influence the delivery and design of their services, not just for the people who use them, but anyone who might need to use them in future.

Healthwatch Barnet transferred to Inclusion Barnet on 1st April 2020. It is commissioned by the London Borough of Barnet to provide the following 6 key functions:

· Gather views and understand the experiences of patients and the public

· Make people’s views known

· Promote and support the involvement of people in the commissioning and provision of local care services and how they are scrutinised

· Recommend investigation or special review of services via Healthwatch England or directly to the Care Quality Commission (CQC)

· Provide advice and information (signposting) about access to services and support for making informed choices

· Making the views and experiences of local people known to Healthwatch England (and to other local Healthwatch organisations) and providing a steer to help it carry out its role as national champion

About Inclusion Barnet

Inclusion Barnet is a thriving peer-led charity based in North-West London. We believe in the power of experience, and this is demonstrated by all our services being led, developed, and delivered by people with lived experience of disability, including mental health issues and long-term conditions. We believe that learning to use our lived experience for social change is a skill. We have become experts in harnessing the lived experience of our staff, members, volunteers, and people who use our services to design and deliver higher quality, more person-centred services. We believe that this benefits both disabled people and society more widely. We also work to support other organisations to do the same. Our work is very much influenced by the Social Model of Disability. 

Shades Project Worker 

Location: Remote working in primary to secondary schools and parishes within Bolton Deanery 

Contract Type: 5-year fixed term / Full time until 31st December 2028 

Salary: £22,262.23 - £25,695.27 (Actual) (£26,000 - £30,000 per annum (FTE)) 

Hours: Term Time only + 6 days - 35 hours per week 

Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, Competitive employer pension contribution 

A project has been established that is currently working with 33 schools and 33 churches in developing discipleship pathways for children and young people in Bolton. One key aspect of this project is the ‘Shades Project’, which focuses on racial justice and faith, supporting schools and churches in developing a culture for all children and young people, regardless of racial background, to thrive and flourish. In response to the exciting growth of the Shades Project, they are looking to appoint a Shades Project Worker to support the growing opportunities for Christian discipleship and to embed the Shades ethos in primary and secondary schools and parishes in Bolton deanery. 

The Shades Project Worker will work with the Shades team in primary and secondary schools, delivering Shades Collective Worship and Shades ‘Faith and Identity’ workshops. They will also lead Shades Ambassadors groups for those children and young people who are passionate about growing in their understanding of racial justice, the Christian faith, and becoming courageous advocates. The Shades Project Worker will also work with Bolton parishes and mission communities to promote the Christian message of God’s love for all of his children, encouraging children, young people, and adults to celebrate their God-given identities and to grow spiritually. 

The Shades Project Worker will have many opportunities for training and development, as well as the creative freedom to develop initiatives for children and young people. They will work within a highly motivated and supportive team, who are committed to prayer and to welcoming children and young people into the life of the church. 

The post holder should have experience of volunteering with children or young people in a church and/or school context. They will have a good knowledge of anti-racism and racial justice and a strong passion for a combined focus on the Christian faith and racial justice, as well as experience working with diverse communities. 

To succeed, they need to be enthusiastic, relational, self-motivated, and able to lead in a range of different contexts. They will be creative and able to lead and support activities in schools and parishes. They will be excellent communicators, with good interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and an ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. They will be able to build and maintain effective working partnerships and have a working understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. 

Applications from candidates of global majority heritage are particularly welcomed, as they are under-represented within the organization at this level. 

There is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practising Christian, in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. 

The post will be offered to the successful candidate subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child workforce), satisfactory references, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. 

To apply, please click the APPLY button. Applications should be made via a laptop or desktop rather than a mobile device. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further information. 

Closing Date: 5pm, Wednesday 26th June 2024 

Interviews: Thursday 4th July 2024 at St John’s House, 155-163 The Rock, Bury, BL9 0ND 

You may also have experience in the following: Community Support Worker, Outreach Worker, Case Worker, Program Facilitator, Project Support Officer, Client Services Coordinator, Social Services Worker, Community Development Worker, Support Coordinator, Community Engagement Worker, Program Assistant. 

REF-214303 

Bild

Chief Operating Officer

£59,000 - £69,000

Permanent, full-time

Remote with at least one office-based day per week in person / in office

Since 1971 Bild has  championed the human rights of people with learning disabilities. We want a society where everyone enjoys the same rights and opportunities.

For over 50 years we have protected and supported the rights of people with learning disabilities. In partnership with others, we identify and share best practice to help build a more inclusive society. We seek to empower and enable people to thrive. We work with people with lived experience to support organisations and their staff to build inclusive environments and communities.

The Bild Group - Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and Bild Association of Certified Training (ACT) - are three independent charities with their own governance arrangements, who share the same common goal. The Group shares support functions including communications, finance and HR.

Our Chief Operating Officer is a newly established role to have oversight of all Bild operations and those of the Restraint Reduction Network, a charity

with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health and social care and education

The responsibilities of the COO are multifaceted. In addition to being the lead for the efficient functioning of the organisation, the role is responsible for ensuring that all grant funded projects are run smoothly and are completed on time and within budget. This includes our traded services such as workplace training and qualifications programmes.

The role deputises for the Chief Executive and is responsible for HR and future workforce planning as well as business development across the group.

We are seeking a senior manager with relevant sector experience – charity, disability, health, social care, education – who has held responsibility for multi-programme and project management delivered in co-production with stakeholders and partners. Your responsibilities will have included the development of a sustainable income generation programme, the production of funding bids and reporting to funders.

Your wider people management experience will have included multi-disciplinary team leadership and involvement in, or leading, wider people and organisational development interventions.

Closing date: 27th June at 10am

First Interviews: Week beginning 8th July 2024

Second Interviews: Week beginning 15th July 2024

Job Title: Programmes Support Officer 

Location:  Remote and UK based, occasional travel to UK sites (Cardiff & London) required. 

Salary: £22,000 pa

Reporting to: Head of Programmes

Contract type:  Full time (35 hours per week)

Pension:   Workplace pension   

Holiday:  28 days p/a + Bank Holidays   

The Programmes Support Officer post will deliver on a range of database tasks and processes using our grant management and project monitoring database. Reporting to the Head of Programmes, the postholder will maintain an accurate and up to date database for the administration and monitoring of grants at Egmont.

You can find out more about The Egmont Trust and our work by visiting our website

The Role  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with up to 3 years of experience in administration which includes administering and monitoring databases. The post will provide the Team with accurate, timely and comprehensive data, reports and minutes to support and enable effective grant making and decision making. The post plays a crucial role in supporting the whole Team in the UK and in Africa with the potential for visiting Egmont Partners and projects in southern & eastern Africa. 

The successful candidate will be highly IT competent, possess good written communication skills and have a positive attitude and strong desire to help meet the objectives of this small but very effective international development charity. A keen eye to detail, a methodical and analytical mind are critical requirements of the role. The ideal candidate will be young self-motivated, capable of working as part of a team and under their own initiative. Strong IT knowledge and experience in MS Office and data administration are essential requirements of the role. 

Flexibility will also be a key attribute. They will be part of a small team who have overlapping responsibilities and support each other in the delivery of Egmont’s strategy. Egmont is a fully remote office environment. As such, candidates from around the UK are invited to apply. We have staff, trustees and other key contacts in Cardiff, London, Lusaka & Harare. Our support staff will need to be flexible and able to work well with a geographically dispersed team. 

All applicants should be eligible for work in the UK, you will need to provide appropriate paperwork if you are shortlisted.

To apply, please send or upload your CV and covering statement by the 30th of June 2024

First Interviews on Zoom: 17th & 18th July 2024

Second Interviews in person:  5th August 2024 in Cardiff

KidsOut’s core mission is to provide support designed to improve emotional, educational and social outcomes for children and young people who are facing numerous adverse childhood experiences associated with domestic abuse, poverty, family breakdown or ill health. We do this by providing joy filled experiences, practical and emotional support, and facilitating therapeutic or educational initiatives that strive to empower each child or young person to overcome adversity, unlock their full potential, and flourish in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

KidsOut’s support is offered to every child in a Women’s Aid refuge and over 100 independent refuges as well as children and young people  experiencing crisis and challenge from some of the most marginalised and disadvantaged communities across the UK.  Many of the 70,000 children and young people we support have undergone traumatic experiences, which can cause significant harm to their psychological development, their emotional wellbeing, their school life and their relationships.

We aim is to restore some normality and provide comfort to these traumatised children and young people though our programme of wellbeing amd educational activities. Our multi-faceted activities include fun days out, music, sport and art workshops as well as delivery of our bespoke Toyboxes to every child arriving at refuge. Additionally, for young people struggling to cope with their mental health we collaborate with regional partners to offer face-to-face sessions that offer specialist support and coping strategies to build resilience and improve emotional wellbeing.

In your role of Trust and Partnerships Officer you will be actively involved in the provision of these positive initiatives by applying your excellent research and relationship management skills to help develop a pipeline of income from charitable trusts and corporate foundations with the potential to support our wide range of projects. You will identify and develop compelling applications to secure funding through various funding sources, that not only contributes to the financial team target but makes a difference to the UK's most vulnerable children. 

Key Duties:

• You will write compelling and successful funding applications to Charitable Trusts, Statutory funds and other grant making organisations.
• You’ll keep up to date on the UK grant funding market and trends
• You’ll build and maintain grants and partnership pipeline, seeking out new prospects and opportunities to support existing and new projects.
• You’ll ensure compliant and organised information filing on SharePoint and CRM to facilitate access to relevant information for colleagues and ensure smooth collaboration.
• You’ll produce and update internal income generation reports
• You’ll work flexibly, adapting to rapid changes and opportunities.
• Support volunteers and interns within the Grants and Partnership fundraising team.
• Work across teams to develop projects and align with funders criteria.
• You’ll collaborate across fundraising, sharing ideas, learnings and encouraging creativity and innovation.
•  You’ll be prepared to represent the team at workshops and events as required (may require occasional evening/weekend work).
• You’ll assist the Fundraising Team with other fundraising appeals/events when necessary.
• You'll comply with all current charity law and data protection legislation (i.e. GDPR) and ensure that the Code of Fundraising Practice, as stipulated by the Fundraising Regulator and best practice is adhered to.

Salary: £30-£32k  per annum

Base: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire with flexibility for Hybrid home working.

Hours: 37.5  Monday-Friday

Benefits: 25 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holidays, Bright HR benefits + Pension