Job Summary

The Assistant Head of Operations post will support the Senior Leadership Team in overseeing the highest quality services across the organisation’s delivery areas. They will be responsible for and support the operational leadership and management of allocated service areas and report to the Senior Leadership Team on cross organisational matters in relation to effective, safe and highest-quality provision.

Job Purpose

To provide the highest standards of strategic leadership & operational management of allocated Advocacy, Carers and Therapy service areas delivered by Gaddum to the diverse populations across Greater Manchester.

The Assistant Head of Operations will have responsibility for:

• Supporting and contributing to the organisation’s forthcoming Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy review.
• Operational leadership of assigned service management portfolio.
• Leading and advising on recruitment in line with policies and procedures.
• Project Managing programmes of work that are vital for Gaddum’s growth, performance and quality.
• Implementing, overseeing and leading on key areas in relation to Health & Safety, Safeguarding and HR matters relating to their service areas and as required on a wider organisational basis.
• Ensuring strict adherence to, and proactive approaches for, monitoring and reporting in all elements of contract and internal performance indicators.
• Deputising for assigned Head of Operation responsibilities as required.

Founded in 1951, the Refugee Council exists to support people who come to the UK in need of safety and speak out for compassion, fairness and kindness. We achieve this by providing expert advice and casework, building the capacity of refugee community organisations, and working with allies across society to change government policy.

Our vision for refugees to be welcome to live safe and fulfilling lives contributing to the UK has never been more urgent and needed. Today 27 million refugees and 84 million displaced people around the world need of safety, dignity and welcome. We are determined to secure public and government support for safe routes for all people seeking safety, and a fair, effective and compassionate refugee protection system.

Now is an excellent time to join the Refugee Council. We recently launched our new strategy – you can read it on our website.

Context and Purpose of the Job

Many people who use our services can incur additional risks of abuse and exploitation because of their personal circumstances and experiences including mental illness, trauma, and violence. Some people may have been subject to abuse in their country of origin or on their journey to, or since coming to, the UK. Whilst we support beneficiaries through our services and activities, additional action may be needed to prevent and respond to potential or current risks.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Safeguarding and Quality Practice Manager plays a critical role to ensure high and consistent safeguarding practice across the charity by:

• Ensuring that safeguarding (including children, families, adults at risk and those that are the victims of Hate crime) best practice is embedded in all our direct service delivery.
• Supporting operational teams to deliver high quality services, rooted in Refugee Council’s culture and experience, by developing guidance, delivering learning and development activities, and producing resources.

This role has an organisational-wide remit for leading the safeguarding advice and case management for complex and high-risk cases across the Refugee Council, driving improvement, and reporting the risks and learning from our practice internally and externally.

As a subject expert, the post holder will lead responses to the organisations most complex safeguarding cases within the organisation. This role will work with external partners to ensure effective partnership responses, and with all Directorates across the Refugee Council to ensure focus, oversight, review and implementation of high quality safeguarding practices with children, young people and adults at risk.

Key Activities

Support delivery teams to provide quality services.

• To provide subject matter expertise in safeguarding and practice quality in children’s, young people’s and adults service delivery. The role will inform the strategic direction of the organisation and ensure that practice standards comply with legislation, recognised quality standards, and direction set by the Corporate Strategic Safeguarding Group and SMT. The Corporate Strategic Safeguarding Group will be led by the Director of Services, serviced by the Safeguarding and Quality Practice Manager, and include the Lived Experience Lead, HR Manager, and Director of Resources.

Training and Development

• To regularly design, deliver and commission safeguarding training and skill shares.
• To work with HR and managers to design and maintain a safeguarding learning development programme that meets the diverse safeguarding practice needs for staff and volunteers, and evaluate and develop this programme to ensure that it meets our safeguarding practice needs.
• To benchmark Refugee Council’s safeguarding practices against external standards and sector practice, and recommend external better practice the charity should adopt.
• To develop a library of safeguarding guidance and resources and provide regular safeguarding briefings for staff and volunteers highlighting new, better practices.

Complex cases and local service management

• To advise on specific client situations managed by colleagues across the organisation, and particularly the Regional Safeguarding Leads.
• To support Regional Safeguarding Leads and regional teams to establish effective referral routes into Local Authority Multiagency Safeguarding Boards, and statutory support systems, building their skills to ensure the quality of local provision.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To focus on constantly improving safeguarding practice and ensuring practice at the highest standards, by promoting a learning culture that further develops the safeguarding knowledge base of the Refugee Council workforce.
• To lead the monitoring and evaluation of our safeguarding practice and implementing learning and improvements.

For the organisation

• To represent the Refugee Council at a strategic level, both internally and externally, and promote effective multiagency partnership working.
• To participate in management meetings, learning and development activities, staff and volunteer meetings and conference as necessary.

Please note our online application form is currently unavailable, to apply for this job please download the application form via the Apply button and email to our recruitment team. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.

Closing date: 14 February 2022

Interview date: 24 February 2022

There is an offer to have a  briefing on the role and an opportunity  to ask questions about the role on 27th January at 2pm.

The overall aim of this role is to provide strategic oversight and operational management to all WomenMATTA services delivered through hubs across multiple sites in Manchester, ensuring quality standards are consistently met, staff are effectively managed, partnerships are established and maintained and budgets are appropriately managed.

We actively encourage applications from women from a variety of backgrounds, and with a range of skills and experiences. We are particularly interested to hear from Black, Asian and minority ethnic women and women who have personal experience of the criminal justice system. The role is only open to women, in accordance with the sex-based exemptions of the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1.

Department/Division: HQ Communications

Work location: London, UK or Toronto, Canada

Work arrangement: A combination of in-office and remote work in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: UK or Canada (Eligible to work legally without requiring sponsorship or work permit)

Target Hiring Range: GBP 38,000 – 42,000 / CAD 63,000 – 68,000 per annum (dependant on successful candidate’s work location)

Target Start Date: March 2022

Contract Duration: Permanent/Full-time

Closing Date: January 30, 2022

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organisation that protects, educates, and empowers children to rise above adversity using the power of play. By harnessing play, one of the most powerful and fundamental forces in a child’s life, we helped 2.3 million children last year to stay in school and out of work, to prevent life-threatening diseases, and to stay safe from exploitation and abuse. We are the only global development organization focused exclusively on using play to transform the lives of children and youth impacted by poverty, war, disease, displacement, and inequality.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 15 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our headquarters in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and eight national offices across Europe (Germany, The Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, UK) and North America (Canada, US).

With a shared passion for our mission, our Culture Code guides how we act and interact based on five core pillars:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the VP, Marketing and Communications (based in Right To Play’s global headquarters in Toronto, Canada), the Communications Manager, Country Programs works with Country Offices in Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jordan, Lebanon, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, the Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Thailand and Uganda to support and in some cases lead in-country communications strategy, planning, and execution, and ensure that communications activities and deliverables are alignment with Right To Play’s brand and communications strategy and needs. 

The Communications Manager, Country Programs will support Country Offices to enhance the organization’s overall public image in their markets, and to communicate Right To Play’s impact and activities to target audiences, including funders, government and program partners, media, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include support on annual and project-based communications planning;  ensuring brand consistency across all offices and channels; developing communications resources like presentations, report, fact sheets, videos, and communications templates;supporting donor deliverables; providing training, resources, standards, and best practices that ensure a high-level of communications across all offices; supporting on media relations; and producing content for use in marketing and fundraising across the organization.

The Communications Manager, Country Programs is required to travel 30% of time to Right To Play program countries. 

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Communications Strategy and Planning (10% of Time):

• Support Country Office staff to develop annual and project communications plans that are in line with Right To Play’s global communications strategy and country strategic plans, support and respond to fundraising and project objectives, and maximize brand awareness and impact.

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2. Brand Compliance and Effective Communications Templates, Assets, and Content (20% of Time):

• Ensure brand compliance of all marketing and communications materials produced for external audiences, including social media channels.
• Support Country Office staff to develop communications materials that support fundraising and partnership objectives, profile partners and funders, and communicate program effectiveness. Gather multimedia success stories and content for use across the organization. 
• Promote creative communication innovations.  

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3. Media Relations Support in Partner Countries (10% of Time):

• Guide Country Offices to develop appropriate media relations strategies that help raise the profile of RTP and our work.
• Review and provide feedback on media materials developed by Country Offices such as press releases and media advisories, media briefs, and other documents and templates required for effective media relations, and build relationships with regional and/or international media contacts where appropriate. 
• Serve as spokesperson for RTP with media and key stakeholders as needed. 
• Monitor, track, and analyze media coverage for RTP in Country Offices. 

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4. Training and capacity (15% of Time):

• Provide brand, messaging, and other communications training to Country Office staff. 
• Build the capacity of spokespeople in each country to accurately and effectively communicate about Right To Play and its programs. 
• Onboard new Country Office communications staff and support on recruitment where needed 
• Deliver and/or support the delivery of a range of brand and communications training to staff in Country Offices 
• Support visits by Right To Play board members, donors and ambassadors 

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5. Other duties as assigned (5% of Time)

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must have):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• University degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, journalism or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant employment experience, some of it preferably in Africa, the Middle East, or Asia
• Experience in developing communications strategies and plans 
• Experience with brand management
• Experience developing compelling and effective marketing and communications materials, including presentations, impact and stewardship reports, web content, infographics, and video
• Experience working cross-functionally and demonstrated ability to lead successful projects
• Experience representing an organization with external stakeholders
• Experience conducting media relations for a nonprofit organization
• Experience with providing communications training to diverse stakeholders

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Familiarity and interest in Right To Play’s mission and outcome areas 
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, including the media, the public, government officials, NGOs, Right To Play’s affiliates, and others 
• Strong people and facilitation skills
• Creative and able to work well under pressure
• Ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident to work alone but able to judge when help is required or when there is an opportunity to share learning 
• Able to manage heavy workload reporting to multiple audiences and stakeholders
• Demonstrated interest in human rights and social change issues, and good knowledge of the NGO, media, and political environments in development cooperation 
• Sensitivity to and ability to working in different cultural and political contexts

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Graphic design skills, and familiarity with Canva or other design software
• Familiarity with Office 365
• Experience with social media management and familiarity with major social media platforms
• Demonstrated facilitation and coaching skills

LANGUAGES:

• High level of proficiency in written and oral English 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• Videography and photography skills
• Fluency in other languages, particularly French and/or Arabic

WHO YOU ARE:

You are a smart, savvy, and collaborative communications professional who takes brand management and compliance seriously; is motivated to create communications opportunities and materials that inspire and compel donors and partners to support children around the world; loves to support colleagues to achieve their goals and develop their knowledge and skills; is as comfortable in training a group of colleagues as you are speaking to a journalist or decision-maker or interacting with community members; and is looking for an international challenge in a new position that is critical to the advancement of Right To Play’s strategic objectives and mission.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative and collaborative team where you have the ability to make things happen. You will gain experience working for a Great Place to Work® Canada Certified and globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). In addition, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package including flexible work policy (e.g. work from home and flex hours), up to 5 personal learning and development days per year and summer/winter hours. 

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply through the application link with your resume and cover letter in English.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Shortlisting of applications will begin immediately and interviews may be held before the closing date.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage women and groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or equivalent criminal check as a condition of employment.

EMPLOYEE VACCINE POLICY:

To protect the health and safety of our employees and the communities we serve, Right To Play requires all employees and volunteers based in Canada to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

ACCOMODATION:

Should you require any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, kindly contact the People & Culture team by email.

Home based/head office - flexible

Brief Description

The Child Brain Injury Trust is looking to appoint a Commercial Partnerships Manager to manage and develop the trading arm of the charity. Predominantly this will be through further developing stronger relationships with existing legal partners, to ensure they receive a fair return on their investment. To work with the Head of Brain Injury Services who delivers the operational contracts in hospitals and the community.  In addition, the postholder will be responsible for developing and growing the charity’s Case Management joint venture with Bush and Co to ensure that the relationship is strong, that law firms outside of the Legal Support Service introduced to the service to enable it to grow. This will include attending and presenting at Bush & Co training/networking events and to ensure that effective reporting is maintained.  Growth is required over a 3-year period from new areas of trading such as cause related marketing and developing key trading opportunities with new suppliers. Deadlines are a pre-requisite. There will be an expectation that this position will be responsible for an annual income target c £600k from existing contracts and £100k of growth from new opportunities over the next 3 years.

The position holder will have exceptional sales acumen and relationship management skills and experience of working with senior partners and directors. They will be values driven with integrity at their core.

Job Purpose

To develop and manage CBIT’s successful Legal Support Service partnership (currently 17 partners across the UK), Case Management joint venture, CBIT in Hand market place, affiliation partnerships (which are new ventures) and to identify and develop new opportunities within the trading sphere such as cause related’ marketing, social enterprise opportunities for the charity’s products and services. A key purpose of the role is to ensure quality, excellence and to carry out due diligence to ensure all partners align with the charity’s values and purpose. This is an important role within the charity and as such the position holder will need to be resourceful, pragmatic, and creative.

Location

The role is home based although there may be regular travel throughout the UK as part of the role. There may be a need to work occasional evenings and weekends, however these will be agreed in advance. Initial induction training will take place at the Child Brain Injury Trust head office in Oxfordshire

More information about the Child Brain Injury Trust can be found at our website 

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd February 2022 (12pm)

Interview date: Monday 14th February and Tuesday 15th February 2022

To apply for the post, please email a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating why you are interested in this role along with your CV, to our office email address which can be found in the Application Pack.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Working alongside global and local colleagues, the Finance and Operations Manager will have financial oversight of the MENA-Eurasia region with overall responsibility for financial record keeping, processes and procedures, financial analysis and reporting, legal and tax compliance and risk management. The post-holder will also have overall responsibility and oversight for other operational areas, including facilities management and IT provision for all staff within the MENA-Eurasia region.  The post-holder will ensure effective operational implementation and financial management, analysis and reporting across the MENA-Eurasia, overseeing staff with current responsibilities in both areas.

Employer Account Manager WHP JETS - Central England

Salary £35,000.00 - £40,000.00

Fixed Term contract until 30/09/2022

Location - Birmingham and Solihull.

Ref: 21520

Hours: 37.5 per week

Location:This role will be working across CPA 1 - Central England - Geographical areas including Birmingham and Solihull.

Home based with the potential to do some face-to-face activity post COVID-19

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission we are looking to expand our employability services Work and Health Programme Job Entry: Targeted Support (WHP/JETS) and looking for Employer Account Managers.

Reporting directly to the Regional Employer Manager, the Employer Account Manager WHP-JETS role is responsible for winning, developing and retaining key employer partnerships to support the contractual requirements of the WHP-JETS programme.

You will work in conjunction with Operational teams to provide employer relationship management to drive performance objectives, deliver sales tools, manage accounts, support recruitment initiatives, and drive employment outcomes for participants.

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within one of two geographical areas – Central England and Home Counties and able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we support at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Enhanced Pension Scheme after 6 months
• Life Assurance x 3 of your salary
• Enhanced annual leave

For further information and to apply online, please click the Apply on Website button quoting the reference number 21520.

Closing date: 24th January 2022.

Shaw Trust is committed to a policy of equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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Job Title – Business Support Manager

Contract – Maternity Cover (Initially 9 month contract)

Hours – 21-25 hours per week

Salary – £21,000-£25,000 per annum, (£35,000 FTE)

Location – London

Closing Date – 23.59pm 4th February 2022 

Interview – w/c 7th February 2022

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739.Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About specific entity

Coram Ambitious for Adoption is a Commissioned Voluntary Adoption and Regional Adoption Agency – with statutory adoption support services and family finding located in each relevant partner local authority, and part of the wider adoption services including recruitment and assessment and support located at the Coram Campus in London. Coram is a service with a long track record of serving children well and with outstanding ratings from Ofsted.

We are committed to making adoption happen for children who have a plan for adoption and are very proud to be work with our adopters and our adopted young people in shaping the future of the service. We maintain the very best of local authority adoption practice and the outstanding adoption support services at Coram to deliver an innovative adoption service that will transform children’s lives.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for a self-motivated and highly organised individual to play a key role in in supporting current and future growth within our voluntary and regional adoption agency teams. You will oversee reporting for key processes and performance measures, work closely with Finance to manage income and reconciliation of Adoption Support Fund grants, and supervise a highly experienced team of administrators who support every step of the adoption process.

Within this role, you will have opportunities to support Coram’s Adoption Committee, to manage contact and projects with Coram’s IT, HR, Finance, Communications and other departments, and to ensure Coram Adoption’s data and documentation are accurate and compliant with Ofsted regulations and Coram’s Quality Assurance Framework.

You should have excellent communication and IT skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team of managers. Experience of implementing and maintaining administrative systems and an understanding of the statutory framework for Adoption is essential

For questions about the role, please contact Brit Woodall on [email protected]

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.Closing date: 23:59, 4th February 2022 Interview date: week commencing 7th February 2022.

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.Registered Charity No. 312278.

Data and Insights Lead
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week
Salary: Circa £38,000 to £45,000 p/a depending on experience, plus excellent benefits package
Location: London, Farringdon alongside the ability to also work from home

Do you have a passion for analytics? Are you able to create tailored reports to help make informed business decisions? Do you enjoy having the autonomy to pursue projects whilst working in a collaborative and agile environment?

We are The Institution of Structural Engineers. The world’s largest membership body dedicated to the art and science of structural engineering. We represent the best creatives and innovators in the profession at a global level and tackling climate change is at the top of our agenda.

The Role

As a Data and Insights Lead you will shape, implement, and manage the organisational data strategy and produce actionable reports that will inform strategic decisions across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include making better use of the Institution’s data sources, sharing data driven insights and monitoring data governance to ensure data protection policies are adhered.

We want you to help us develop a ‘data culture and literacy’ across the Institution, identify ways to use and enhance the value of our data and lead on development and training for key staff.

You will be a key member in our creative and dynamic Digital and Data team, who proactively support and implement solutions that secure the longevity of our new Microsoft Dynamics CRM and the enhancement of our web services available to all members.

To be shortlisted for this post, you must have:

- Experience managing a CRM system/ database
- Strong knowledge of data extraction and manipulation methods
- Strong knowledge and practical use of data visualisation tools for reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of data protection and privacy legislation

Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, or a membership organisation would be advantageous.

What we can offer you:

- 23 days' paid annual leave (increasing with service to 28 days) plus bank holidays and flexi leave
- A pension scheme with up to 8% employer contributions
- Life Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Continuous Professional Development

Working Conditions:

We are based on the edge of the city, our office is bright, modern and open plan. We are a small and friendly workforce. As we move out of Covid restrictions we are presently operating a working model of office based and remote working and envisage operating a longer-term hybrid working model.

Additional information:

For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application or would like us to apply reasonable adjustments when reviewing your application, please contact our HR Team as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

Please note, we reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore, we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible. Applications are sifted on receipt and shortlisted candidates are contacted to invite to an interview.

The Institution does not hold a visa sponsor licence, therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK and/or require visa sponsorship in order to continue working in the UK cannot be considered.

The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity and the perspectives people from different backgrounds bring. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and expertise we’re looking for and if this post sounds like the challenge you are seeking, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Hybrid role working from home and out in the community within the Norfolk, Suffolk and North Essex area. 
£22,000 - £27,000 per annum
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Fixed Term until 30 September 2022
Job Ref: 23741

The Shaw Trust, in tandem with government and the broader employment support community across the UK, is working hard to make sure we support as many individuals as possible to get and keep a job. We believe that everyone who needs help and support to attain their employment goals should be able to access it as soon as possible and that support should reflect their individual needs.

To help us in this mission, we are looking to expand our employability services and are looking for Digital Coaches to work on our DWP Work & Health Programme Job Entry – Targeted Support (WHP JETS) Programme.

The Digital Coach role contributes to our mission of reducing digital illiteracy, and you will support our participants in learning how to access and operate in a virtual world.  You will provide advice and support to guide and encourage participants to overcome barriers to employment and achieve realistic job goals by becoming confident in using digital equipment. 

Based from home, you will have a willingness to support participants through a blended learning approach using digital online technologies as well as in-person face to face support and be willing and able to travel.

The role holder will be expected to manage a caseload of participants, supporting their journey to employment by enhancing their skills and confidence in using digital devices and technology. The Digital Coach will offer advice and direction to enable participants to access support they need.  It is expected that candidates for this position will be highly skilled in both IT and coaching and able to lead individuals and groups in order to maximise the learning environment and learning outcomes for our participants.  Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to explain information to others in a variety of formats is crucial as is the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and participants.

The ideal candidate must have an understanding of the local and regional labour market and employment issues within Norfolk, Suffolk and North Essex and be able to maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of the benefit system and entitlements.

The ideal candidate will need to be inclusive and embrace our culture and values, putting those we serve at the heart of everything we do. You will consistently deliver high quality services to support our communities and beneficiaries in a fast pace, target driven environment. Additionally, an understanding of government funded employment programmes such as the Work and Health Programme would be an advantage.

The role is home based with travel within Norfolk, Suffolk and North Essex, as the support will be delivered predominately as face-to-face as part of our outreach service, with an element of virtual delivery.

This is a great time to join Shaw Trust as we grow our Health and Wellbeing division. As well as helping to make a positive difference to people’s lives as an employee of Shaw Trust you will receive:

Paid leave

• 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays, and the option to purchase additional holiday.
• Discretionary 3.5 days paid leave at Christmas.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave each year.

Opportunities to connect

• Join one of our employee networks: LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disabled Equality Network.

Opportunities to progress your career

• Access to an online learning platform.
• Access to internal apprenticeships.
• Cross organisational career paths.

Health and wellbeing

• Healthcare cash plan, giving you money back for health care costs including dentistry and eye care, and access to wellbeing apps.
• Health and wellbeing programmes including counselling via our employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership. 

Financial wellbeing

• An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months.
• Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate.
• Online shopping discounts including supermarkets and DIY stores.

For full details including the Job Description, Person Specification and how to apply online please visit our website, via the link.

Closing date: 31st January 2022

Shaw Trust operates on a national level with over 2,000 staff and 1,000 volunteers. We work with the government, local authorities, combined authorities, health service providers, employers, and other stakeholders – including the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Work and Pensions, clinical commissioning groups and NHS Trusts.

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government’s Access to Work scheme. Living our values we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived-experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and would like information in a different format please contact our HR Service.Centre to make alternative arrangements.

Our Strategy
To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive please visit our website via the link.

Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

ABOUT US
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people  to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.  

THE ROLE
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has’  As part of the Senior Leader Team, reporting to the Director of Corporate Services, you will help mobilise an organisation of committed colleagues.  You will lead, develop and deliver the Trust’s People Transformation Strategy, driving organisational culture change, people development and building capacity and capability amongst our people. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Target Operating Model, growing talent density, recognition and reward, pay and benefits, internal communication, people engagement and change management to embed culture and change programmes that transform the way we work  to make a difference for trees and woods.

This is a homebased role with frequent travel to our Head Office based in Grantham, Lincolnshire and travel to our country and regional sites also required. 

THE CANDIDATE
You’ll be an inspiring leader, with substantial experience of creating a high-performance culture that drives delivery and builds collaboration. You’ll be confident in leading the Trust’s People Transformation agenda, taking specific ownership for the people aspects aligned to the Trust’s strategy, and working closely with other Directors and Senior Leaders to ensure that all aspects of transformation are aligned with the drive and ambition to play a real part in the continued success of the Trust.
 
You’ll be a strategic thinker with a broad human resources and organisational development background, able to lead and motivate people and manage stakeholders as well as participate as a peer in the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic dialogue at Board level and engaging with the whole of the business.  Inspiring, engaging and an influential leader, you’ll be an effective communicator with the gravitas to build and sustain relationships with senior stakeholders and to achieve challenging objectives. 

WHAT TO EXPECT BY JOINING A TEAM AND MAKING A DIFFERENCE
There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 
At the Woodland Trust, we believe everyone deserves to have their lives enriched by trees and woods. We believe that all people, no matter their background, identity, ability or circumstance, should benefit from trees. We believe everyone deserves equal protection from climate change. Equal air, water and soil quality. Equal opportunity to feel the positive impact of trees and woods on our minds, bodies and spirits. 

We also believe our own organisation should reflect and represent all voices within our communities and recognise that the environmental sector as a whole is one of the least ethnically diverse in the UK. 

But we are determined to change this and we are taking action. At the Woodland Trust we encourage applications that reflect the richness of human diversity and promise the only thing we assess within your application is how you have demonstrated your suitability for the job, and nothing else.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible

The Volunteering Coordinator helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose by attracting and onboarding sufficient volunteers to support and grow our services and income. You will support your local team to deliver a positive volunteering experience and to attract and retain experienced volunteers. We currently have 2 roles available - 1x Leamington Spa at the National Centre and 1x in Birmingham. 

This role is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with 26 days paid holiday (excluding bank holidays) a year. This role will be office based with a home start. 

We offer a generous pension scheme, life assurance and enhanced pay for parenting and sickness leave. In addition, we provide an Employee Assistance Programme, flexible benefits package and discounts and cashback scheme to care for our people. 

Candidate requirements

To be able to fulfil this role, the skills and experience we are looking for in a potential candidate include;

Essential

• Proven experience of supporting and advising others on policies and procedures.

• An understanding of good practice in volunteer management.

• Demonstrable and up to date knowledge of good practice in equality, diversity and inclusion. Demonstrable and up to date knowledge of GDPR and use of Customer Relationship Management systems. 

• Relevant and up to date knowledge of safeguarding principles.

Desirable 

• Experience of creating an inclusive work environment for people with a disability.

• Facilitation and/or training skills.

• Personal experience of volunteering.

• Relevant qualification in volunteer management or equivalent.

Interviews/Assessments will be held on the 10th & 11th of February 2022.

For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria necessary to be successful in this role please see the Person Specification within the Job Description below. The candidate pack contains more information about this role & the recruitment process at Guide Dogs.

Diversity 
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications from people with disabilities as they are currently under-represented in the organisation and guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who demonstrate, within their application form, sufficient evidence to meet the essential criteria for the job.

Safeguarding 
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. We cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

How to apply 
 

Applications need to be made using the online application form, accessed using the ‘apply’ button above. 

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. 

The system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised.If any mandatory fields are missed, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion.

Please note that you’ll have to upload a CV as this is a mandatory requirement as part of our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If there is not enough space in your application form to provide this information, please ensure you upload additional documentation containing the additional detail.

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 per annum (Inc. London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (this role will be based in London, Hybrid or flexible working options are available) 

Hours of work: Full time/35 hour per week

Position description 

Job profile  

Based in CAFOD’s Education Section and working closely with staff across CAFOD and UK partner organisations, you will be responsible for managing and delivering CAFOD’s Leadership Development programme-a gap year for young adults. This role is responsible for the delivery of the programme, ensuring key partners are involved appropriately in shaping the work whilst supporting and empowering the young adults as they grow in their leadership roles. The role is managed by CAFOD’s Head of Education. The role is well suited to a dynamic self-starter who has experience of working in youth ministry, thrives on working with young adults and has a passion for global justice.

Key Responsibilities:

Training 

• Manage the overall organisation and delivery of the training programme for CAFOD’s Gap Year participants, “gappers” 
• Develop a broad range of input into the training plans, ensuring guest speakers are briefed and prepared 
• Where capacity allows, work alongside the Young Leadership Coordinator to support and deliver the training plan for Catholic retreat and outreach teams, prioritising the centres with a gapper presence 

Recruitment:  

• Manage the recruitment plan for the programme, requesting specialist support from CAFOD colleagues.
• Identify opportunities which enable further outreach and promotion of Step into the Gap eg University, VIth form college events, diocesan and parish events
• Ensure the recruitment process runs smoothly and involves key partners/stakeholders at appropriate levels. 
• Oversee and administrate receipt of applications, ensuring shortlisting and final decision making is communicated to candidates and partners efficiently and clearly 

 Development and support: 

• Work with local CAFOD staff and placements to ensure the gappers are clear on expectations and are supported locally to deliver these
• Facilitate connections and online and face to face meetings of the placement partners to network, share best practice and enable the programme to grow and develop.
• Support and guide gappers and placements with CAFOD work in placements 
• Work with regional and national staff to develop opportunities with new UK partners and new dioceses, identifying different models of delivery as appropriate
• Where required, assist the placements in offering additional personal support to gappers.

 Immersion experience  

• Work with CAFOD international staff and partners to develop opportunities for the participants of the programme to gain an deeper insight and understanding of the the communities in the global south CAFOD works alongside. 
• Identify opportunities for the gappers to gain a deeper understanding of issues of Uk poverty and injustice and enable them to gain a deeper understandin of this 
• Organise a learning visit to Rome to understand the role of the global Church in addressing poverty and injustice.

 Communications  

• Ensure promotion and communication of the project across the Catholic community - online and offline 
• Share the story and impact of the scheme internally across CAFOD 
• Ensure regular communication to gappers, placements and local CAFOD staff 
• Maintain the Step into the Gap intranet site and webpage 

 Transition and alumni 

• Work with Education Section colleagues and local CAFOD staff to implement effective transition plans. Ensure transition of gappers ensuring recording on database, maintaining initial contact / support with graduates and their transition to regional teams 
• Book annual meeting with relevant CPCs to look back and to look forward of what we can do differently 

 Reporting 

• Ensure reporting by those involved in the scheme takes place regularly and systematically and regular database updates are provided.
• Provide regular updates including an annual programme and budget report for the SHCJ’s, our programme partners

For further information on this vacancy and the application process, please visit the CAFOD website.

Starting Salary: £29,758 - £31,252 per annum (Inc. London Weighting)

Contract: Permanent

Location: London (this role will be based in London, Hybrid or flexible working options are available) 

Hours of work: Full time/35 hour per week

Position Description

The Humanitarian and Programme Support Coordinator (HPSC) is responsible for supporting the management and administration of CAFOD’s humanitarian and programme support work. S/he provides executive assistance to the Head of Humanitarian and Programme Support (HHPS) and is responsible for administrating and coordinating central business systems for HPS team. S/he also supports (cross-) team communications and provides focused support in the areas of Emergency Response, Humanitarian Policy, Programme Quality, Institutional Funding and Innovation, and Security management. The post is London-based and sits within CAFOD’s International Programmes and reports to Head of Humanitarian and Programme Support.

Key Responsibilities

Support to Head of Humanitarian and Programme Support (HHPS) (20%): 

• Prepare papers for meetings and gather information, providing, where necessary, information for briefings and reports;
• Lead on HR procedures relating to the HHPS’s direct reports, including supporting recruitment processes, inductions, annual reviews, consultations, and consultancy agreements;
• Act as a point of contact for the HHPS both internally and externally;
• In the HHPS absence act on urgent issues by using analytical and problem-solving skills and referring as needed;
• Provide support in diary management, travel arrangements, arranging external and internal meetings, email management, and drafting or sending out correspondence

Financial Management and Reporting Support (15%):

• Support the HHPS in the management of annual budgeting, financial management and narrative reporting for HPS, in liaison with finance focal points;
• Monitor and produce financial and narrative reports on General Emergencies Fund (GEF) allocations;
• Manage IP membership grants and selected strategic partnerships, and process related invoices as required;
• Manage the payment of invoices, grant payments, credit card statements and receipts
• Support the HPS team in conducting desk-based research, document management and reporting required for the IEPM change project.

Coordination and Communication Support (60%):

• Support corporate procedures during emergencies, including coordinating the planning of agendas and logistics for International Emergency Committee (IEC) and Corporate Emergency Committee (CEC), Emergency Monitoring Group (EMG), Humanitarian Community of Practice (HCP) and Humanitarian Weekly meetings, ensuring the timely preparation and circulation of papers, preparing minutes, and monitoring the completion of agreed action points and meeting outcomes.
• Manage the efficient and smooth running of humanitarian business, project management and information systems (SharePoint, WebPromise) and procedures and provide inductions and training to new starters and staff as required.
• Act as humanitarian focal point for information across CAFOD, including on issues relating to international travel and security
• Act as focal point for Caritas Internationalis (CI) Member Organisations as well as external stakeholders, such as the Disasters and Emergency Committee (DEC), the START Network or the CHS Alliance;
• Represent Humanitarian in relevant internal and external sector working groups;
• Support and develop systems for effective communication
• Working in conjunction with International Operations Team, provide support to International Director in the maintenance and support to the International Programme Management Team (IPMT)

Crisis Management and Security Support (5%):

• Support Global Security Coordinator with monitoring security systems, security training, security administration and planning of Security Cluster meetings.
• In the event of crisis, lead on the administration for the Crisis Management Team;
• Manage CAFOD’s satellite communication and travel equipment

For further information on this vacancy and the application process, please visit the CAFOD website.