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Our cause never changes, Coventry Citizens Advice is here to make society fairer. Coventry Citizens Advice has been part of the fabric of the city of Coventry for over 80 years. We have a reputation for high quality provision of advice services, helping over 20,000 people last year.
As CEO, you are responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for Citizens Advice Coventry, working collaboratively with the Board to shape the organisation’s strategy, direction, and policies.
Your role is to ensure the organisation maintains a strong focus on growth and sustainability, maximising opportunities for collaboration, service development, and delivery at both local and regional levels. You will work to establish Citizens Advice Coventry as a truly influential force in the area, and beyond, fostering networks, alliances, and robust relationships with stakeholders and partners.
A key aspect of your role is championing the client journey, ensuring Citizens Advice Coventry consistently achieves sector-leading performance. You will bring experience and confidence in driving change, both within the organisation and through collaboration with local and regional partners.
You will oversee the development and implementation of an effective operating model that optimises the use of people and resources, while providing inspirational leadership to staff, volunteers, and partners.
If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please download the job pack attached for further information.
We deeply value our people and foster a supportive, socially just culture within a charitable environment. This role offers a rewarding remuneration package with excellent terms and conditions:
- Hybrid working offered
- A flexible 37 hour working week
- Pension scheme - employee minimum contribution of 5% and employer contribution of 4%
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Annual pay review
Want to chat about this role?
If you want to chat about the role further, you can contact the Interim Chief Executive via the Apply button.
Closing Date: 26th January 2025
Provisional Interview Date: w/c 10th February 2025
About Us
The Faculty of Forensic & Legal Medicine (FFLM) is a Faculty of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and a registered charity established in 2005. Our mission is to advance education, knowledge, and good practice in forensic and legal medicine. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of competence and professional integrity in the field, working closely with professionals, policymakers, and organisations to promote tolerance, equity, and excellence.
The FFLM also houses the Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS), reflecting our commitment to tackling key societal challenges and supporting professionals in this critical area.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the strategic and operational delivery of the FFLM’s aims and objectives. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees and working closely with the President and senior officers, the CEO will play a pivotal role in driving the organisation forward, ensuring its long-term sustainability and impact.
The CEO will:
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for the FFLM, including 3–5-year plans to enhance our reputation and influence.
- Strengthen internal and external relationships with stakeholders, including professional bodies, government agencies, and policymakers.
- Oversee the organisation’s financial management, ensuring sound budgeting and sustainable income streams.
- Represent the FFLM publicly, managing media relations and acting as an ambassador for the organisation.
- Support and manage the FFLM’s office team and senior officers, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected organisation at the forefront of forensic and legal medicine.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with excellent communication and organizational skills. You will have a strong understanding of the healthcare or forensic/legal sectors and be passionate about advancing education and professional standards.
Key Skills and Experience:
- Proven leadership experience, ideally within a charity, healthcare, or professional body.
- Strong networking and relationship-building abilities, with a track record of working effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Excellent financial acumen, including budget management and income generation.
- Exceptional public speaking and media handling skills.
- Ability to manage and inspire a team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic plans.
- Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) is recruiting a new Chief Executive to lead the charity in the next phase of its development.
The QNI, based in London, is the oldest nursing charity in the world. The vision of philanthropist William Rathbone and nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, its origins go back to 1887. Today the charity supports all nurses who work in community settings in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Chief Executive of the QNI is a champion and leader of community nursing. Leading the organisation at a time of rapid change in health and social care will be an exciting challenge.
The charity operates a broad range of programmes, working to maintain the highest standards of nursing education and professionalism, with a focus on innovation, learning and leadership. As a national organisation, we are closely involved in the development of healthcare policy, nursing education and workforce.
Applicants are sought from Nurses who are registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Applications must be received by 12 midday on Friday 14th February 2025. First online interviews will be held on Monday 24th February. Full details about the recruitment schedule and process are in the application pack on the charity’s website.
Registered Charity Number: 213128
We believe high quality nursing care should be available for everyone, where and when they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Farleigh Hospice is an award-winning, innovative and highly respected hospice, providing palliative, end of life and bereavement care for people in the mid Essex area through our multi-disciplinary in patient and community teams
Our existing Chief Executive is stepping down for personal reasons, so we are looking for an Interim Chief Executive. We are keen to find someone who can continue as an innovative and inspiring leader to deliver the last year of our current strategic journey and be instrumental in the planning for 2026 and beyond. We are committed to working as one team, adapting to change and focusing on maintaining high quality across all we do within our community whilst building a sustainable financial long-term future.
As the Interim Chief Executive you will be a strategic thinker, who can bring a skillset of effective communicator, relationship builder, influencer and strategic planner to lead the organisation, with the ability to engage and influence partners within the wider system to meet the needs of end-of-life care.
You will be accountable to the Board of Trustees and report directly to the Chair. The postholder will be supported by a highly experienced Executive Team to deliver a high performing service that is efficient and accessible to all.
This is an exciting time to join Farleigh Hospice and contribute to our incredible journey. As Interim Chief Executive we will be looking to you to progress current strategic projects to completion which include organisational focus on data, new commercial income generation opportunities, and strategic planning for 2026 and beyond.
At Farleigh, we are committed to the personal growth of our staff and volunteers, and you will have a key role in motivating and inspiring the organisation to be the best that they can be, both in excellent service delivery and career development.
In return, we will offer you an attractive benefits package which includes employee pension scheme (7% employer contribution), 33 days holiday and Employee Assistance Programme.
How to apply
If you are an inspirational leader, keen to join our organisation on an interim basis and feel you have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with an online application through the recruitment portal. Along with your application please submit an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than (max 2 sides A4). Applications should focus on the three current strategic projects above, setting out experience of successfully leading in an interim role.
All applications must be received no later than 17.00 on 3 February 2025.
Interviews: w/c 10 February 2025.
For further information about Farleigh Hospice please visit our website.
No agencies please.
Farleigh Hospice is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated. To achieve this, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Positions may be subject to DBS Disclosure. Charity Registration No: 284670
Farleigh Hospice is 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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a values-led proven leader with a passion for people who are disadvantaged, marginalised and often left behind by society?
We are looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead Catholic Care on the next phase of its journey.
Our ideal candidate will possess exemplary personal values with a strong, proven vision, demonstrable skills for leadership and a resolute determined passion to care for people in need and improve lives. Significant experience of leadership and developing and delivering strategy is required for this pivotal role with the charity.
Our Vision - Founded on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, our Charity delivers practical services to people in need, particularly those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable, marginalised and at risk of being left behind by society regardless of their faith. We are passionate about caring for and supporting both children and adults throughout the continuum of life. We make sure their voices are heard, and their lives improved though delivering high quality care, treating each person with dignity and recognising their own individual uniqueness. For more than 160 years we have worked tirelessly, evolving our services to meet the needs of people today and tomorrow.
Why Join Catholic Care?
Catholic Care is a forward thinking and vibrant charity providing services for, and employing people of, all faiths or of no faith at all. For the past 160 years we have been meeting the needs of people who are or vulnerable across Yorkshire, having a positive impact on their lives.
Each year the work we do makes a positive difference to nearly 3,000 people, both through our CQC and Ofsted regulated services and in our local communities. We care passionately about the people we support who remain at the heart of everything we do. We are a values-led charity. Our values drive our working lives. They help us to make decisions about what we do, how we do it and who we do it for.
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we will make sure you feel valued. We are proud to be a Mindful Employer and accredited with Investors in People and our approaches are there to support you along the way. We also offer benefits which reflect your hard work, including generous annual leave, pension scheme and sick pay policy.
Overview of the role
Working with the Board of Trustees, members of the clergy and parishes, the CEO will be responsible for shaping and delivering the strategic vision of the charity in its mission to support adults and children in need.
Your role will involve responsibility for:
Leadership – to be visionary in the charity’s strategic development in line with the values and ethos of the charity
Governance – to take overall responsibility for the legal, risk, statutory and regulatory requirements of the charity
Strategy – to work with the Trustees, develop and deliver the strategic plan with responsibility for the continued development of Caritas across the Diocese of Leeds
Financial and Human Resource Management
Operational Efficiency including the lead role for the regulated services with Ofsted and CQC.
Our Ideal Candidate
We require a resilient, strategic thinker with strong values, extensive leadership experience and the ability to manage the inevitable conflict between the charity’s values and business decisions.
You will have a proven track record of success in leadership roles, delivering a successful strategic plan and with experience of financial management and governance.
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-established and respected charity, undertaking a wide variety of work. As CEO you have the opportunity to drive strategy forward and have a real impact.
Please email for a recruitment brochure.
Alternatively, to apply; please email your current CV and application covering letter.
Longlisted Candidates will have the opportunity to visit us and our services on 5, 6 or 7 February 2025
Interviews will take place on 18 February 2025.
We may consider a relocation package for the right candidate.
Thank you for your interest in our Charity.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Manager with a great leadership style and ATS management experience to advance their career with our vital, global organisation.
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to drive recruitment efforts across the organisation at a strategic level. You’ll act as the catalyst for results within the UK and further afield, ensuring our strategy, campaigns and branding is robust and effective.
The Role
As the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee our recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
Specifically, you will develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy with a focus on digital optimisation. You will also manage recruitment campaigns and employer branding initiatives to engage diverse talent pools.
Overseeing UK and international recruitment activities, you will ensure the seamless use of our ATS, compliance with employment law, and effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
Playing a critical role in our recruitment work, you will lead improvements in recruitment processes, leveraging data-driven insights and emergent technologies, whilst managing select processes, ensuring robust and efficient candidate assessments.
Additionally, you will build and maintain relationships with key external bodies, including Christian organisations, aviation industry groups, and universities.
Location: Based at the MAF UK Offices in Folkestone, Kent or in the Oxford, Cambridge area as we seek to launch a new hub in the Milton Keynes area. We welcome hybrid working in line with our flexible working policy, organisational needs, the role and your location.
About us
Mountains. Jungles. Swamps. Unrest. No roads. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a Christian organisation that uses light aircraft to overcome these barriers to help bring practical help, physical healing and spiritual hope to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible communities.
Millions of people cannot access basic medical care, clean water, schools or receive the Good News of God’s love, simply because it’s too dangerous or time-consuming to reach them. We provide flights for 2,000 aid, development and mission organisations to enable them to transform lives. It’s a great partnership – and you can help make it possible as our Head of Talent Acquisition.
About You
To be considered as the Head of Talent Acquisition, you will need:
- Proven experience in recruitment management
- Expertise in using and managing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Knowledge of recruitment-related employment law and GDPR compliance
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills
- A CIPD qualification (Preferable)
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote - commutable distance to Cardiff
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day
Salary: Up to £36,649 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Lead engagement with the Welsh Government and MSs
- Support engagement with the UK Parliament
- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research
- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments
- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations
- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection
About the Advocacy team:
You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 8 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Wales:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Wales
- Lives within a commutable distance of Cardiff or willing to relocate to the area
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Full, valid, UK driving licence
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team
- and much more
Application closing date: 30th January 2025
Virtual interview date: 17th & 19th February 2025
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening
3. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Help on Your Doorstep (HOYD) is at an exciting point in our journey. Since 2009, we have been supporting residents in Islington to overcome challenges and thrive in their communities. Now, we are seeking a Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) to lead and inspire our services, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive strategic growth and innovation.
About the Role
As our Deputy Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead operational and strategic initiatives to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Manage and support service teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Drive income generation, develop partnerships, and strengthen funding streams.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic oversight and operational expertise.
What We're Looking For
- Significant experience in senior leadership, particularly in voluntary or public sectors.
- A proven track record of strategic planning, income generation, and managing diverse teams.
- Deep understanding of the challenges faced by communities experiencing deprivation.
- Strong financial acumen, communication skills, and a passion for social justice.
Why Join Us?
At HOYD, we are rooted in the communities we serve, driven by values of empowerment and inclusivity. Joining us means leading meaningful change and shaping the future of our services to meet evolving community needs.
To apply for the position of Deputy Chief Executive at Help on Your Doorstep, you must submit:
Your CV and a cover letter incorporating your supporting statement
Your cover letter must include a detailed supporting statement that:
Explains why you want this specific role and why you are motivated to work for Help on Your Doorstep.
Demonstrates how your experience aligns with our objectives, methods, and values, highlighting what attracts you to our organisation.
Addresses each of the bullet points in the person specification:
Clearly outline how you meet each requirement.
Provide concrete examples and specific details from your professional experience to illustrate your suitability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract duration
Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.
How to apply
Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most.
Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the role
With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.
This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver the fundraising plan
● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations.
● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey in order to build relationships and maximise income.
● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.
● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations.
● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects.
● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes.
● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.
● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.
● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving.
● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
General
● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including
recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector.
● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.
● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.
● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets.
● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals.
● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income.
● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.
● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:
● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.
● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.
● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please submit a CV (max. 2 A4 sides) and covering letter. Your covering letter (max. 1 side of A4) should:
1) Detail your relevant experience with reference to the job description, including clear examples.
2) Tell us the story of a successful fundraising relationship that you have been involved in, how much you raised and what you did to make it succeed.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
First Round Interview: 7th Feb
Second Round Interview: 12th Feb
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Marketing
Location: Flexible, ideally West Midlands home based, with monthly co-working days in London and additional stakeholder meetings as required.
Salary: £36,000 FTE
Hours: Part-time; 0.6 FTE 22.5 hours a week with flexibility on how hours are worked across the week
Contract: Fixed Term (March 2025 – August 2027)
ABOUT NOW TEACH
Now Teach, in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching and Mindful Equity UK, has successfully secured a Mission 44 grant to launch a pilot project to attract and support ethnically diverse career changers in the West Midlands to become secondary school teachers. The partnership will support applicants through the recruitment process and into their teacher training.
We are looking for an exceptional recruitment specialist with a passion for education, great insight into the region and local communities and the ability to work autonomously to achieve our recruitment and retention ambitions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Role overview
The Recruitment Specialist will support the design and be responsible for the implementation of a recruitment campaign to meet our targets. They will research the lived experience of ethnically diverse teachers in the region, build a strong knowledge base of the local labour market and deliver outreach and local community engagement, candidate support and pipeline management.
The Recruitment Specialist will provide guidance to candidates throughout the application process, including onboarding activities and providing ongoing mentorship to candidates throughout their teacher training. This will specifically focus on eliminating barriers, capitalizing on opportunities, and navigating challenges unique to our target audience.
In this role you will…
- Lead the day-to-day activities of the pilot campaign, taking responsibility for delivering and achieving the successful recruitment and retention of a cohort of between 15-20 career changers.
- Collaborate with the National Institute of Teaching Recruitment Teams to ensure a seamless candidate journey, working with Mindful Equity UK to ensure best practice in supporting candidates.
- Project manage and coordinate input from project partners and suppliers, providing regular updates and inputting into progress reports and evaluation documents.
- Provide full end to end career change support across the whole candidate life cycle; from prospective Now Teacher, through our selection process, to delivering expert advice and guidance in successfully transitioning and onboarding candidates as Now Teachers within the National Institute of Teaching ITT cohort.
- Take ownership of and successfully manage candidate pipelines for the region ensuring recruitment targets are achieved.
- Talent spot and advise candidates so that they feel supported, trust your advice, and see you as an essential part of their career change journey into teaching.
- Work closely within the recruitment team to support one another and to successfully hit our growing national targets.
- Be excellent at pipeline management and timely CRM database (Salesforce) updates to ensure robust reports and data.
- Develop and deliver candidate engagement initiatives (both prospective candidates and those in teacher training) appropriate to the region and target audience, cultivating and leveraging community outreach activities.
- Collaborate with other teams across Now Teach ensuring we collaborate strongly, are aligned, and support one another to achieve our shared goals.
- Leverage our growing network of career changers in school to enhance candidate experience at each stage through qualified teachers, working with the programme and network team to do this highly effectively.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Who you are
- Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to the shared aims of the Mission 44 partnership.
- Ability to take ownership of a project, while working autonomously.
- Track record of delivering an exceptional candidate experience whilst working at pace.
- Strong communicator, able to provide down-to-earth, insightful, and appropriate communications with an ability to mentor, influence and build trusted relationships.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Committed to continuous improvement.
- Sound judgement under pressure.
- Relentless collaborator with a can-do attitude.
- Creative and solutions focused.
What you will need to succeed in this role:
- Strong working knowledge of the initial teacher training, early career, and education landscape and or the career change market
- Understanding of the local labour market and specific challenges faced by ethnically diverse candidates to enter teacher training.
- A coaching/mentoring background or experience of caseload/pipeline management/support for candidates.
- Comfortable with a wide range of digital platforms, for example, Salesforce CRM and Microsoft Office.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification.
At Now Teach we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway.
In return
As well as flexible working and a great culture, we offer a wide range of benefits including 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), an additional 3 days for winter closure (25th Dec-1st January), a pension scheme with a generous 11% employer contribution, a rewards platform with employee discounts and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
Working arrangements
Full time role, but we are happy to consider requests for flexible or part time working. Now Teach employees are supported to work flexibly at co-working spaces or at home as needed with monthly working days in London. You will be required to cover your own travel expenses to London.
Application Process
Applications close at 9am on Monday February 3rd
To apply, please complete our online application form where you will be asked to upload a Cover Letter (no more than 1 side of A4) and CV (no more than 2 sides of A4)
Your Cover Letter should include why you are attracted to the role, why you are motivated to work at Now Teach and what you can bring to the team.
If you have any difficulty with accessing the application form, need any additional support or require reasonable adjustments to the application process, please get in touch.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Now Teach strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive where we can ALL be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, stages of life and those with hidden or visible disabilities.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll endeavor to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss specific requirements, please contact get in touch.
All applicants must have an existing Right to Work in the UK.
Safe Recruitment Procedure
Now Teach are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process, and all successful candidates will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Media & Social Content Officer
£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Redditch – Hybrid, 2 days in the office (Tues/weds), 3 days from home
Full-time
12 Month FTC – Maternity Cover
Are you passionate about using social media to make a positive impact? Our client is a charity supporting nurses and midwives in times of crisis, they are seeking a Media & Social Content Officer to join their dynamic team on a 12-month maternity cover basis. With a salary range of £26,000 - £28,000 per annum, this full-time, permanent role offers 30 days of annual leave and up to 8% employer pension contribution.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experienced in designing and creating social media content
- Proven track record of designing and creating branded assets like presentations, posters and infographics
- Proficient in graphic design tools like Canva
- Strong writing abilities with a commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Motivated, proactive, and able to work well in a team setting
- Familiarity with CRM databases
- Experience creating social media videos for TikTok / Reels (desirable)
- Experience working with content creators or influencers (desirable)
Benefits:
- Hybrid – This role will require attendance in the office in Redditch, Worcestershire on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) which includes 3 fixed days between Christmas and New Year in addition to bank holidays.
- Up to 8% employer contribution
- Opportunity to work for a charity that supports a noble cause
- Great potential for personal and professional growth
Key Responsibilities:
- Create engaging social media content and videos aligned with the charities communication strategy
- Design branded assets for various marketing purposes
- Support external communications to press, social media, and stakeholders
- Monitor and evaluate social media data for campaign optimisation
- Write creative copy for social media, long-form case studies, short-form blog posts, and internal newsletters.
- Create video content for social media channels, including Tiktok, based on social media strategy.
- Collaborate with partners and content creators to amplify the charities message
This provides a summary of the key responsibilities, please download the full recruitment pack on the application page to see the full list of duties and detailed Person Specifications.
Our client
Our client is the charity that transforms the lives of nurses and midwives facing crisis and tough times. The need for them has never been greater and the charity is at its most critical point in its 107-year history as the demand for support is at an all-time high and still increasing while there is a need to refocus income sources.
Over the past 10 years, the nursing and midwifery professions have faced multiple challenges, including covid, staff shortages, pay disputes, the cost of living, and now burnout.
Our client is there to help the professions when they need life-changing and practical support. They help the financial and mental health of nurses and midwives, enabling them to continue to provide the care that supports the ‘nation’s health’.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Wednesday 5th of February 2025.
The Cover Letter should answer:
- Why are you interested in working for a charity?
- How will your skills, knowledge and experience make you a successful Media and Social Content Officer?
- How does this role align with your career aspirations?
Deadline for CV & Cover Letter - 5th February 2025
1st Stage Interview - week commencing 10th February 2025
2nd Stage Interview - week commencing17th February 2025
If you have experience as a Social Media Officer, Digital Marketing Assistant, Creative Marketing Officer or junior copywriter and want to make a positive impact on the world then this might be the role for you.
Customer and Neighbourhood Housing Officer
High Wycombe / hybrid working (2 days in the office & 3 days working from home)
£36,815 + Excellent Benefits
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our client is excited to announce a Recruitment Day for Customer and Neighbourhood Housing Officer roles. This is your chance to meet the team, learn more about the roles, and explore how you can make a real impact in the West and Central regions, with patches covering Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Hertfordshire.
Why Join Them?
- Be part of a team that genuinely cares about communities.
- Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits.
- Thrive in a supportive, hybrid working environment.
Flexible Opportunities:
They have a mixture of 20-hour, 30-hour, and 37-hour contracts available, covering the following areas:
- Luton
- Slough
- Buckinghamshire
- Stevenage / North Hertfordshire
What They’re Looking For:
- A passion for customer service and community engagement.
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
- A commitment to providing exceptional housing services.
- Strong housing management knowledge and case management experience with a track record of successful delivery in a regulated environment.
What to Expect on the Day:
- Learn more about the role and our organisation.
- Partake in a mixture of practical tasks.
- Meet the hiring team and ask any questions you may have.
- End the day with a face-to-face interview.
Our client has a mixture of permanent and FTCs to hire as part of this recruitment day. While some roles offered may be FTCs, many of their talented colleagues started in temporary or interim positions and have gone on to build successful careers with them. However, if something longer-term doesn’t materialise, this role will still provide you with valuable experience that will enhance your employability in this and related fields.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a real difference!
We’re recruiting for a Volunteer Officer to join our team.
ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Volunteer Officer is responsible for the recruitment, onboarding, training and development of our volunteers – particularly those from our community partners. This role ensures that volunteers have a fantastic experience across a range of ReachOut opportunities that are highly impactful for the young people that we work with. The postholder will also play a key role in developing the ongoing training offer for volunteers and building networks with community organisations across our regions.
2025 is an exciting time to join ReachOut as we launch our new organisational strategy. You’ll be joining a friendly and supportive team, helping us make a real difference to the lives and futures of young people across London and Manchester.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Clackmannanshire Economic Regeneration Trust (CERT) is a charitable organisation established to support the economic and social wellbeing of those who live and work in Clackmannanshire, Scotland’s smallest local authority area. CERT was formed in July 2020 by a board of trustees committed to supporting the Wee County’s development. We have a small staff team who currently deliver a range of projects to help Clacks, including Positive Moves and Multiply.
We’re looking for our Chief Executive Officer
Our new CEO will lead the CERT team to deliver our vision and mission by focussing on our strategic priorities and role modelling our approach. They will lead CERT into its next phase of growth and development.
The CEO will be responsible for providing visionary leadership, managing operations and driving our strategic objectives. They will work closely with the Board of Trustees to ensure our mission is effectively communicated and implemented while engaging with the community, stakeholders and partners to promote our initiatives and values.
To find out more
Download the recruitment pack, which includes a full job description and person specification as well as details of how to apply.
[Recruitment Pack Jan 2025] See Attched PDF
Closing date for applications: 5pm on 31 January 2025
Interview date: Interviews will be held in Alloa during February 2025
You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application. Thank you for your interest.