This is an exciting role leading our work to support local young people at a pivotal point in their lives, helping them to transition into successful lives as independent young adults. In collaboration with a range of partner organisations, our Feltham Futures project helps local young people to reach the best possible post-school destinations, and also provides them with on-going support through University, apprenticeship courses, or any other training or employment that they may undertake.

The Feltham Futures Project Manager will lead this work. When working with those still at school, the role will largely consist of providing 1:1 and group support for students, ensuring they have the information, motivation, advice and guidance they need to make well-informed decisions about their post-school options, as well as helping to make sure that they produce high quality applications. When working with local school-leavers, the Manager’s role will mostly be to keep up regular communication, provide guidance, signpost to other services, and liaise with school staff with whom the young people had trusted relationships.

The role will involve spending significant amounts of time in both Reach Academy and other local Secondary Schools.

The Feltham Futures project has been running successfully for two years, and has evolved during that time. The Project Manager will lead the project through an exciting new phase in its development.

This is an ideal role for someone who has some experience in widening participation or university access, careers guidance, or secondary education, and would enjoy the challenge of leading an ambitious project to transform the life chances of local young people.

Key Responsibilities

The role’s key responsibilities are:

• To support Reach Academy and other local students aged 16+ through information, advice and guidance regarding their post-school options, on both a 1:1 and group basis
• To lead the NEET prevention work of the Hub
• To support students to produce high quality University, apprenticeship and job applications
• To coordinate the activities of our Feltham Futures partner charities, such as Career Ready and OxFizz
• To support the Reach Sixth Form staff with all activities relating to University access and careers
• To liaise with staff across local schools in the Feltham area, ensuring that the Feltham Futures project is effectively and efficiently supporting their students with their post-18 options
• To communicate with school-leavers who have benefited from Feltham Futures activities, monitoring and supporting their progress through University/apprenticeship courses
• To lead the future development, branding & communications of the Feltham Futures project
• To build connections with local businesses, colleges, and other organisations that can provide opportunities
• To keep up-to-date with University application processes and apprenticeship course information

Person Specification

We are looking for the following essential and desired personal qualities:

Essential

• Qualified to work in the UK
• Good standard of proficiency in English and in IT (e.g. ability to use Microsoft Office software)
• Good understanding of safeguarding principles when working with young people
• Good organisational and communication skills
• At least one year’s experience of work in widening participation, careers, employability support, or similar
• Passion for supporting young people into the best possible post-school destinations
• Passion for supporting children, young people and families in difficult circumstances to flourish
• Ability to work both in a team and independently

Desirable

• Good knowledge of UK and international University options
• Good knowledge of apprenticeship options
• Strong ability to build rapport with young people from all backgrounds, and to build their motivation
• Ability to think innovatively and creatively
• Strong academic record

The Baptist Union Support Services team are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Church Historic Buildings Support Officer (CHBSO) to provide close support to the Listed Buildings Advisory Committee of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and to assist Baptist congregations throughout England realise the full potential of their historic church buildings for mission and wider community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable interest in England’s historic places of worship and a good understanding of historic building legislation and best conservation practice.  You will  have the ability to work flexibly and effectively through a large volume of varied casework often to tight timescales.

The CHBSO will also liaise closely with Historic England’s ‘Heritage At Risk’ Team to ensure a considered and proactive approach to the Baptist church buildings most in need of this.

This role is currently funded in partnership with Historic England for 1 year, initially, with plans to seek additional funding for a further 2 years and is an exciting opportunity to engage with churches their congregations and professional advisors to ensure that historic church buildings continue to develop and play a significant role in their local communities.

Join us in supporting the development of our exciting new Learning Centre, funded by NLHF to develop a unique environment for our Education team. You will provide project support, working alongside the Education team to develop the capital project and implement our ambitious activity plan. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in a heritage setting, working with volunteers and other team members, as well as implement and develop a comprehensive evaluation of the project.

Exciting opportunity to join the Healthwatch Redbridge team to support the development of various projects working with diverse communities in Redbridge. To plan innovative projects seeking to engage with local people to discover their experiences of health and care services in the borough. Busy but friendly team.

A CV and covering letter (up to 4 sides of A4 maximum) should be sent detailing how you meet the person specification for this role. 

The role is for 14 hours per week, to be worked flexibly to include evenings and weekends as required.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 3 March 2020.

We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At DEBRA we are currently looking for a Project Support Officer to join our team based at our Head Office in Bracknell. You will join us on a part time basis working 28 hours over 4 days on a 2 year contract with potential to become permanent In return you will receive up to £27,000 pro rata.

The worth of every activity at DEBRA is assessed by the impact it has to improve the quality of life for those in the EB community, a group of 3000+ people in the UK who have the genetic skin condition EB.  For over 40 years, the charity DEBRA has been providing care and funding research to try to cure this devastating condition.

About the Project Support Officer role

You will contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the Membership, Community Support and Healthcare initiatives by developing and providing project co-ordination and management.

What we’re looking for in our Project Support Officer:

- Understanding of project planning

- Understanding of budget management

- Knowledge/experience of using databases

- Knowledge of charity processes

- Excellent administrative skills, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.

DEBRA is the national charity that supports individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

Our vision:

We have a vision of a world where no one suffers from the painful genetic skin condition EB.

Until that day, DEBRA focuses its work in two areas:

- We fund pioneering research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for EB.

- We provide care and support to individuals and families living with EB.

We couldn’t do any of this without raising substantial funds, which is why you will be so integral to our success.

If you are enthusiastic about the contribution you could make and would like to join our team as our new Project Support Officer please click ‘apply’ today – don’t miss out, we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Project Lead to join our Migration and Displacement team, which works to ensure that Save the Children reaches more of the most vulnerable displaced children through effective, durable, and scalable solutions.

In this role you will project manage the development of a transformational predictive analytics tool, which will provide critical information about the anticipated duration, scale, and dynamics of an early-stage mass displacement crises. You will manage a team of dedicated staff and/or skills-based volunteers in the consultation, iterative model design/testing validation and rollout of an expanded predictive tool. You will also be responsible for improving the predictive displacement model's functionality and value as a decision-support tool by introducing a wider range of data sources, utilising new cutting-edge data science methods, potentially utilizing an AI-driven approach, and ensuring the final Phase 2 iteration is well developed, trustworthy and effective.

In order to be successful you will bring:

• A strong project management skill set (ideally in a social impact context) and the demonstrable ability to develop and lead the software/innovation development cycles.
• Excellent literacy in data sciences, particularly predictive analytics.
• Strong expertise in innovation management and design-thinking best practice principles, particularly human-centred design and data ethics.
• Experience in designing, facilitating, and implementing technical consultations for innovation processes, including workshops and innovation sprints.
• A good understanding of current global migration and displacement issues
• A proven ability to conceptualise and theorise but ground abstract ideas in operational realities.
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work collaboratively in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coachin
• The ability to manage and juggle a complex and varied workload, at times working independently, at others working to tight deadlines under time pressure.
• Specialised knowledge in artificial intelligence/machine learning, database management is also helpful

This role could be based in any existing Save the Children location and is offered with an initial 12-month fixed term contract, with the potential for an extension.

National terms and conditions apply.

The Organisation

Save the Children in a federated Membership based organization employing approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in 117 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the rights of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach your CV and cover letter with your application and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at careers/apply

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Job Description: Project Coordinator for School Awards (3-4 days per week), exciting work as part of outreach team to London State schools, encouraging non-academic challenges from 17 year olds 

The Mark Evison Foundation aims to promote the personal development of young people through challenge. We work directly with London state schools, encouraging non-academic proposals for challenge from 17-year old’s (Yr. 12s). It is exciting work, bringing out the best in young people.

Due to expansion we are seeking a gifted part-time schools project officer (up to .8 WTE) for a key role within a lovely team based in Dulwich, SE21, Southwark. The work is varied and very interesting.

The successful candidate should be a graduate, enthusiastic and well-organised, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently, manage priorities, work to deadlines, and take initiative. The post involves being part of an outreach team, presenting at state school assemblies, working with students at partner schools to help prepare costed applications, handling draft applications by email, and accurate data collection and input. The applicant should have good social media expertise. They will be able to deal efficiently and accurately with most administrative requirements, and have excellent PC skills – Word, Excel and Outlook. We would train you to deal with our systems.

How to apply

Please send us a CV before 30 January 2020 with a short statement explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification. Relevant candidates may be asked to complete an application form at a later stage. These should be emailed to us or posted to the Mark Evison Foundation, PO Box 59519, London SE21 9AL.

“This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.”

Due to expansion, we have several Talkback Equip Project Worker – Learning Assistant vacancies to deliver a range of services to our members with learning disability and/or autism. Within the Equip Project, you will be working closely with local Further Education colleges by supporting young people, one to one, towards their education provision. Other project activities include gardening and allotment groups (some of which are based in National Trust properties), social and life skills training, a men’s independence group, travel training, a drama group which puts on regular shows, a recycling and tools workshop, a creative media group and a group working with animals.

We are currently recruiting for:

Project Workers – Learning Assistants - £18000- £19200 p.a. or pro rata

Both full and part time roles available (a minimum of 3 days a week)

Full year and term time roles available

No shift work or evening/weekend work

You will work at our High Wycombe and Aylesbury buildings, plus in local colleges and out in the community. You will work alongside people with a learning disability or autism to meet their individual needs also support young people with their families to achieve positive outcomes.

To succeed you will be able to work both as part of a team and independently and have a 'can do' attitude. You will need to have good communication skills and an understanding of both self-advocacy and inclusion. We can teach you all you need to know; you just need to have the passion and care.

You will have the opportunity to help someone develop and grow as a person whilst making a difference that will live with you forever. And, as one of our team said ‘Working with people with a learning disability or autism is the most rewarding and fulfilling role’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) including checks with past employers (Applicant Declaration must be completed and returned with application).

Closing date: 21st February 2020

Full time, 35 hours per week (can be considered for jobshare)

Fixed Term 3 years

Home-based, Scotland

Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depressed and struggling to think or remember. Your body not feeling like your own. This is what Parkinson's can feel like.

Your mum, son or friend. Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. Every hour, two people in the UK are told they have Parkinson's – a progressive neurological condition. It causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.

We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.

Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. 

We are Parkinson's UK. Powered by people. Together we'll find a cure. Join us.

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual who can project manage and support the development of new opportunities? Then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Scotland team, who are embarking on the unique opportunity to develop physical activity opportunities for people with Parkinson’s across Scotland.

Parkinsons UK in Scotland, funded by Big Lottery Scotland, are leading a ground breaking project to ensure that people across Scotland can access suitable physical activity in the community to help them to self manage their Parkinson’s.  You’ll be joining a supportive team of Parkinson’s UK volunteers and staff who are passionate about delivering the best possible service for people affected by Parkinson’s.

What you'll do 

• Project manage and co-ordinate the Parkinson’s Active Programme in Scotland.
• Identify potential delivery partners and develop agreements which ensure the sustainability of activity programmes in each geographical area of Scotland.
• Ensure that people affected by Parkinson’s are integral to the development of all projects.

What you'll bring 

You’ll be outcome focussed and experienced in project management, working to tight deadlines. You’ll have excellent networking skills and a proven track record of working with stakeholders will support us to build and maintain long lasting partnerships.  You’ll also have experience of working with volunteers and be committed to be led by and involve people affected by Parkinson’s in all stages of project delivery. You’ll be a great communicator, be able to engage and inspire others around you to ensure the success of the project.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Cathy Orr (details are on the Parkinson's UK website). 

Closing date: 03/02/2020

Interviews will be held on 13 February 2020 in Edinburgh. 

Parkinson's UK promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance, flexi-time and flexible working. For more information on our benefits, please visit our website.

Candidates must live within Scotland and although role is home based significant travel in Scotland is expected as part of delivering the role.

Please note: This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you don't have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.  The successful candidate will also be required to provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb.

Job Title: Project Officers

Position Type: Paid

Reports to: Programme Manager

Based at:                 School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours: 4/5 days a week, 9am-5pm

Salary:  £26,881 FTE

Contract:                           Permanent 

Background to School Food Matters

School Food Matters (SFM) is on a mission to ensure that every child enjoys fresh sustainable food at school and understands where their food comes from.  To achieve this, we campaign to improve school meals and devise, develop and deliver food education programmes.  We work closely with schools to improve food culture and environment so that children are given the best possible chance to live happy and healthy lives.

Childhood Obesity Programme

Funded by Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charity (GSTC), this five-year programme will work with 80 primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark.  Building on our earlier Healthy Zones programme, we have developed a variety of activities to improve the food on offer throughout the school day. We will consider the needs of each school and offer support accordingly. This will include support to develop and implement food policies and/or to introduce healthier food to after school and breakfast clubs.

Job Purpose

• To promote and deliver Healthy Zones Phase 2 across schools in Southwark and Lambeth

Key Tasks include:

• Build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, cooks and senior leaders in primary and secondary schools in Lambeth and Southwark to improve the food they offer their students
• Deliver healthy after school club and breakfast club modules (convene working groups in schools, run simple food preparation engagement sessions (training provided), lead listening exercises with pupils, build relationships with the after-school club staff
• Develop food policy improvements in schools in our six key areas by building relationships with staff, and engaging students and parents
• Collecting data and maintaining accurate records relating to the programme
• Work closely with our Evaluation Manager to complete all monitoring and evaluation
• Gather content for our website and social media platforms
• Keep Programme Manager fully updated on progress
• Contribute to the smooth-running of SFM at this time of growth
• Maintaining the ethos of the charity and positively promoting our work at all times
• The Project Officer will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

      Person Specification

      Essential

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Clear and engaging communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent IT skills including excel, word and email
• Experience of building relationships with partner organisations and individuals
• Ability to work in a team, and seek help when needed
• Self-motivated and optimistic with a can-do attitude

       Desirable

• Experience of working for a charity or not for profit organisation
• Experience of working in education
• An interest in food education and children’s health

Job Title:

Green Doctor Project Officer

Service:

Communities

Hours of work:

Part time 18 hours per week (2.5 days per week)

Pattern of work:

Flexible although must fit in the days Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm

Office base:

 The Grange, Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, FY3 7RW

Work locations:

Travel throughout Blackpool

Salary:

£10,482 - £11,288

(Full time equivalent £20,964 - £22,575 per annum)

Reporting to:

Green Doctor Programme Manager  

Responsible for:

Not applicable

Type of Contract:

Fixed term to 30 November 2021 (with possibility of extension)

Benefits

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

Annual Holidays – 25 days + 1 additional gratuity day for Christmas closure + Public Holidays (all pro rata for part time staff)

Flexible working arrangements, depending on the needs of the role

Employee Assistance Programme

Appropriate training provided

BACKGROUND

The Green Doctor Project Officer will deliver home visits on a 1:1 basis to local residents which aim to tackle fuel poverty in deprived communities across Blackpool.

For more information about Groundwork see website.

SCOPE OF THE ROLE

Our Green Doctors deliver free home energy advice to residents suffering in fuel poverty across Blackpool. The visits cover:

1. How to switch to an affordable energy tariff

2. How to change your behaviour to reduce energy wastage

3. How to access grants to cover energy debt

4. The installation of energy saving measures such as energy saving light bulbs

You must be comfortable with lone working and in managing your own workload as well as working in people’s homes.  

This role requires a clear enhanced DBS check and your own vehicle to travel to home vists.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To carry out home energy assessments in homes of residents across Blackpool.

1. Advocate and liaise for householders with energy companies and the gas and electric network providers to ensure customers receive the best possible energy deal for their requirements.

2. Install basic technical measures within the home as necessary, including LED light bulbs, draught excluders and reflective radiator panels.

1. Support customers to explore and access independent advice on how to reduce energy costs.

1. Complete grant applications to trust funds to assist eligible householders in paying for energy debt and other household needs.

1. Complete and record all assessment details on our digital system (Zoho) using a mobile device (provided), ensuring accurate and detailed records are kept in accordance with Data Protection requirements.

1. Maintain a good awareness of our partner networks to ensure we are referring people on to others who can assist with their wider needs.

1. Manage communication skills to tailor approach to different audiences if required, taking account of different perspectives, personalities, behaviours and cultures.

1. Complete accurate administrative duties such as data inputting, and completing relevant paperwork, and ensure these are completed to the standard required.

1. Where required assist in booking in appointments for new visits and general promotion of the project, including assisting at events and workshops in the community.

1. Work to previously agreed goals and targets with a minimum of supervision.

2. Play an active role in the team and actively promote a positive image of Groundwork.

3. Any other reasonable duties as required by the Trust, by funders or the line manager.

ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Investors in People - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside is committed to maintaining its Investor in People (IIP) status and you are expected to support the ongoing development of IIP.

2. Health & Safety - All staff and volunteers have responsibility for ensuring that their working environment is healthy and safe and that staff and volunteers for whom they are responsible for, or working with, are not placed at risk.  All staff and volunteers will be expected to familiarise themselves with and adhere to the current Health & Safety Policy.

3. < >qual Opportunities & Diversity - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside strives to be an equal opportunities employer and operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  It also recognises the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to the organisation and welcomes this.

   Data Protection - Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside endeavours to comply with the Data Protection Act 2018.  It may be necessary to disclose personal data to funding bodies - where a role is funded externally - in order to comply with their funding requirements.  If this applies to you we will inform you about what information is shared.

4. Personal Development - All staff and volunteers will be expected to participate in a broad range of personal development activities in line with best practice and take responsibility for identifying own learning needs in order to fulfil the requirements of the role and support career progression.

5. Corporate Training - All staff and volunteers will be expected to attend and fully participate in the Trust’s Corporate Training Programme.

Note:

This is a description of the job as it is currently envisaged at the date noted in the footer.  It is the Trust's practice to review, from time to time, employee job descriptions and to revise them to ensure that they relate to the job that is being performed and/or to incorporate any changes being proposed.  Any changes will be led by your line manager in consultation with you and any amendments will be approved by the relevant Service Director.  You will have the opportunity, and are expected, to fully participate in such discussions.  This job description is broad-based and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, as it is recognised that jobs may change over time.  Should the duties change significantly, the post and salary level will be fully reviewed.

Person Specification (requirements to carry out this role)

Essential (E) Desirable (D)

Assessment

Method

Education, Training & Qualifications

GCSE Mathematics and English language grade C or above (or equivalent)

E

A

Full UK driving licence

E

A

Relevant energy management qualification:

• City and Guilds Level 2 (6176) award in Energy Awareness issued by the City and Guilds of London Institute now known as the (6261) Level 3 award in Energy Awareness

OR

• National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (6049-03) Provide Energy Efficiency Services issued by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

D

A

Experience

Experienced in a customer service role, and working with people in a one-to-one capacity.

E

A / I

Experienced in partnership working to develop referrals into the project

E

A / I

Practical experience in DIY linked to the installation of small energy saving measures (energy saving light bulbs, draft proofing and radiator reflector installation)

D

A / I

Knowledge

A broad understanding of the issues facing communities that create fuel poverty

D

I

A good understanding of Data Protection and handling personal data in the office and on site.

E

I

Skills and Abilities

Good communication skills and ability to relate to a wide customer base, tailoring messages to the audience

E

A / I

Ability to work under pressure and manage your time effectively.

E

A / I

Demonstrate good customer service skills and a friendly, positive and respectful attitude to all clients.

E

A / I

Ability to work on your own and provide updates to a remote management team based in other offices

E

A / I

Strong team skills and a proactive, supportive way of closely working with colleagues to achieve results

E

A / I

Ability to act as a champion of Groundwork’s overall strategic aims, including a commitment to environmental initiatives.

D

A / I

Personal Qualities and Commitments

A commitment to understand and follow all Groundwork’s Core Policies in all work practices

E

A / I

A demonstrable commitment to the aims and objectives of Groundwork, ensuring awareness of the up to date Mission and Vision Statements

E

A / I

Willingness to attend departmental/trust meetings/training events as and when required

E

A / I

Access to own vehicle for use on the project

E

A / I

Assessment Key:

A (application form), I (interview), P (presentation), E (exercise), R (role play)

We are looking for a Senior Project Officer to support the delivery Samaritans peer support scheme, the Listener scheme in prisons across the UK and Ireland. This is a key role within Samaritans growing Prisons & Justice programme and will work closely with other members of the prison team and external stakeholders to deliver our ambitious Prison and Justice strategy.

• Ewell, Surrey
• Permanent role and full time and part time hours will be considered
• £30,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefit

A little bit about the role.....

We are looking for a Senior Project Officer to support the delivery of Samaritans work in prisons across the UK and Ireland, including through its renowned peer support scheme, the Listener scheme.  This is a key role within Samaritans growing Prisons & Justice programme and will work closely with other members of the prison team and external stakeholders to support and develop our work in prisons.

The role will work closely with the Prison Support Manager to ensure the high-quality delivery of our current Listener schemes as well as taking the lead on specific projects to improve and expand the support we provide to people in prison. Working with Samaritans staff and volunteers, prison staff, Listeners, and external stakeholders, this is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will be office-based but also spend time visiting prisons and volunteers to provide operational support as and when needed.

We’re looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ideally you will have experience of working with a wide range of stakeholders, including in senior roles, in a prison context or another similar environment. You are an excellent listener and you know how to ensure that operational needs are reflected in training materials. You know how to build positive relationships with volunteers and staff and you are sensitive to the challenges frontline staff face in challenging environments like a prison. You are persistent in working towards your goal even when facing resistance and difficulty. You will also need to have experience of planning and delivering office-based projects.

Former Listeners and others with lived experience of prison are encouraged to apply.

About Samaritans

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. We believe it is preventable and that by working together we can give people the support they need before they reach crisis point. We are one of the most trusted charities in the UK and ROI, and we answer a call for help every six seconds. We have around 175 staff and more than 20,000 volunteers based across 201 branches giving emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We don’t just hear you, we listen.

Our location

Our Central Office is located in a converted mill in Ewell, Surrey which is just over 30-minutes by train from Waterloo and 15 minutes from Wimbledon. As an employer we offer a good range of benefits, including 25 days’ holiday, free parking, Health Cash Plan, Pension and interest-free season ticket loans.

To apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a covering letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of role criteria as set out in the JD to the email address below by Monday 10th February 2020.

Project Officer – Donor Relations, Events and Legacies

Development Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford

Grade 7: £32,817 - £40,322 per annum with possible extension to £44,045 per annum

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the country’s most successful higher education fundraising teams. The Development Office works to help secure philanthropic support for the University and has recently completed the Oxford Thinking Campaign, the most successful fundraising campaign in higher education in Europe, which raised over £3 billion.

The Donor Relations, Events and Legacies team is a key service-provider in the Development Office. Its members deliver a range of services, including donor recognition and stewardship; legacy fundraising and marketing; high profile events; working with senior volunteers; training regarding legislation and advising on University policy relevant to fundraising.

We are looking for a highly versatile and dynamic self-starter with proven experience of donor care to join our team. The successful post-holder will have outstanding copy writing, analytical and project management skills, and the ability to forge excellent relationships with numerous stakeholders. The post- holder will line manage two direct reports.

The post-holder will manage a stewardship communications programme, produce high quality publications, committee reports and personalised correspondence to thank major donors, and oversee nominations for membership of our major donor recognition societies. They will also organise training seminars for fundraising colleagues on the law and policies.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please visit out site.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Monday 3 February 2020 can be considered. You will be required to upload a letter of application as part of your online application. Interviews will take place on Friday 21 February 2020.

This is an exciting role for an experienced Project Manager with a strong knowledge of Gift Aid to oversee a key strategic project for an amazing charity who are dedicated to green spaces. This is a 6 month contract, 21 hours per week.

The Role
Produce a clear Gift Aid business policy, procedures and guidance for staff in line with Gift Aid best-practice
Support use of Gift Aid scans hosting system, ensuring the system is fit for purpose, and the organisation makes best use of the tool.
Set up regular scanning procedures and schedules.
Work with colleagues to implement measures to ensure Gift Aid donations meet audit needs
Develop and deliver weekly progress reports to the line manager
Working with the Supporter Care Team Manager and Head of Membership, co-ordinate and plan a multi-channel gift aid marketing campaign

The Candidate
A high standard of organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven project management and delivery experience (minimum 3 years)
Experience in Gift Aid procedures and processes.
Innovative and solutions-focussed with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.