This is an exciting opportunity to join a new team setting up and delivering a domestic abuse perpetrator intervention in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Freeva and Equation are working in partnership to deliver a new service to perpetrators of domestic abuse. The team of 4 including, Intervention Programme Manager, 2 Programme Workers and a Project Support Worker will: 

• provide interventions that are designed to help people stop using abusive behaviour towards and intimate partner and others.

·work on developing better relationships with loved ones and increasing self-respect.

The program has been run in Leicestershire for 8 years and is Respect accredited. 

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about preventing domestic abuse and working with people to change their behaviour. Applicants will need:

• Experience in face to face support, group work and engaging individuals in change. 
• Understanding of domestic abuse and its effect on partners and children. 
• Strong skills in partnership working and teamwork are essential. 

Currently funding is available until September 2021 but the partnership will be working to source funding for longer.

We are open to sabbatical and secondment applicants. 

Freeva are a registered charity working towards reducing domestic violence, rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Our vision is to aspire to live in a society where everyone is free from violence and abuse. 

Equation are a specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and gender inequality in Nottinghamshire. Our vision is for everyone to have equal healthy relationships free from abuse. 

Roles:

Intervention Service Manager (employed by Freeva)

Working hours: 37 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £30,000 per year 

Intervention Programme Worker x 2 (1 post employed by Freeva, 1 post employed by Equation)

Working hours: 37 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £24,646-£26,999 depending on experience.

Job share would be considered for these roles, pro rata salary for part time. 

Project Support Worker (employed by Freeva)

Working hours: 18.5 hrs per week 

Working terms: fixed term contract Sept 2021 

Salary: £19,621 - £21,609 depending on experience

How to apply: 

Complete and return attached application form 

Applications deadline: 14th December 2020 

Interviews: 16th or 18th December 2020 

• 9-months fixed term role with a possibility to go permanent
• Full-time, 35 hours per week post
• Normally based at CMS House, Oxford. However currently CMS employees are working from home following government guidance, and will continue to do so until the government advises office working.
• Starting salary £24,425 and generous pension contribution: up to 15 per cent employer contribution on annual salary
• As an equal opportunities’ employer, we particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as laid down in the job description and person specification.

Do you have a gift of administration with an eye for details? If so, please consider this exciting fixed term role in the Fundraising for Mission team as Supporter Care Assistant. The Church Relations Team is responsible for engaging the UK church in the cause of mission, increasing awareness and understanding of mission, and facilitating fruitful partnership through fostering and developing relationships. 

This role will play a key part in the running of the department and promoting the fundraising function across Church Mission Society. There are three main elements to this role: data processing; supporter care; and team support, as such the post holder will work closely cross-team to assist with the day to day handling of data processing and queries, gift acknowledgement, event administration, and maintaining donor relationships.

It is essential that the successful candidate be educated to at least GCSE level, possess at least one year’s data entry experience, and have excellent customer care skills. It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with the aims and values of CMS, which are detailed on the CMS website.

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications:

Midnight on Sunday 3 January 2021

Interviews will be held on the 14th or 15th January 2021at CMS House, Oxford or Zoom depending on government guidance.

Candidates for this role must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.

Peer Aid is recruiting!

Opportunity to join this exciting new service as a Peer Aid Co-ordinator. Peer Aid provides integrated peer support within the National Gambling Treatment Service.

Please refer to attached Job Pack. Please send queries, completed application forms and CV's to Matt Blanks, Service Manager

Thank you 

An exciting opportunity to join the Youth Engagement team at the British Youth Council. You will be passionate about youth voice and advocacy and developing and delivering high quality programmes with amazing young leaders.

Overall purpose

• To lead on the delivery of new and existing youth engagement programmes working in partnership with key delivery partners and developing and maintaining strategic partnerships. 
• To support meaningful and inclusive engagement, participation and development of young leaders across the youth engagement programmes. 
• To champion youth participation and youth leadership and ensure that the voice of young people is heard in relation to decisions being made that affect them. 

Main areas of responsibility

Project Management 

To take the operational lead in planning and delivering our youth engagement partnership programmes including, but not limited to:

• Manage the Future Voices Group in partnership with Youth Futures Foundation and the Youth Advisory Group in partnership with The Careers and Enterprise Company. Core responsibilities will include:
  • Facilitating and delivering quarterly meetings.
  • Developing and delivering skills development sessions for young leaders.
  • Ensuring individual young people receive the support they need to thrive in their roles.
• Support the Youth Engagement Officer to deliver the NHS Youth Forum and Bank of England Youth Forum – including:
  • Support monthly meetings with the Forums ensuring projects are on track and the groups have the support they need to achieve the outcomes they have defined. 
  • Support skills development sessions, developing the confidence, skills and values of forum members to thrive in their role as young leaders. 
  • Implement and maintain project management systems, ensuring robust impact measurement is in place across all programmes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with our partner organisations including Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, The Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England. 
• Work with colleagues to ensure appropriate links are planned between the Youth Engagement Programmes and other British Youth Council programmes.

Financial Management

• Prepare and submit reports to funders on the work, ensuring that all requirements are met to a high standard.
• Manage the budget for the relevant Youth Engagement programmes, including budget preparation, forecasting, monitoring and reporting.

Line Management

• Manage the Youth Engagement Officer, providing regular support and supervision, and opportunities to develop.
• Commission and manage freelance facilitators as required by the programme, ensuring they are adequately briefed and supported to deliver session with young people.

Networks and Partnerships

• Manage the relationship with Youth Futures Foundation, NHS England and Improvement, the Careers and Enterprise Company and the Bank of England to ensure that each Forum is effective in influencing change within its sectors. 
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships to support our advocacy, awareness and participation activities.

Participation and advocacy

• Provide ongoing support and development opportunities to the members of our youth engagement programmes to ensure that they are able to be effective representatives.
• Enable young people to engage with and respond to relevant consultations and workshops to feed into their advocacy work, working closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Officer to ensure a joined up approach.
• Ensure a wide reach and participation of young people in our advocacy work across the country.

Communications

• Support young people’s internal and external communications about the projects, helping them to evidence how they are representing the views of other young people.
• Work closely with the Youth Engagement Officer and Communications team to develop a content plan for the British Youth Council web pages and social-media channels to amplify the work of the Youth Engagement groups.
• Promote opportunities for British Youth Council members to engage with the youth engagement programmes.

Other

• To be an active and inspiring ambassador for the British Youth Council’s brand.
• To be an effective member of the wider staff team, sharing ideas, collaborating with staff, young people and volunteers, to help make the British Youth Council the leading youth voice charity.
• To support the delivery of the British Youth Council’s high profile, large scale events as part of the wider team, such as the Annual Council meeting and UK Youth Parliament Sittings.
• To conduct all activities in line with our values and in a manner that promotes and enhances the British Youth Council’s image and reputation.

Are you committed to improving lives for vulnerable people?  

Community Connections Lewisham (CCL) is a preventative social prescribing project, delivered by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across the borough of Lewisham. We achieve this through working with both individuals who want connecting to services, and the community groups they access. We support people to find:

• Local community groups and access to social opportunities
• Help with staying active
• Befriending and practical assistance (food shopping, odd jobs, etc.)
• New opportunities for employment, training and learning
• Volunteering opportunities and opportunities for participation in local projects

Partnership Coordinators hold a key role in the effective delivery of the project, driving it forward through their work. A varied role, Coordinators support vulnerable people directly over the phone and face-to-face, while also being responsible for relationships with our Key Partners across the borough. This ensures a healthy mix of public and professional-facing duties.

We are looking for somebody who is comfortable talking to a wide range of professionals as well as members of the public by telephone, letter and in person. You will be the point of contact for CCL which involves taking referrals by telephone and email, processing them in line with our systems and making onward referrals. The onward referrals we make will be to our Key Partners, the relationships with whom you will build and maintain.

This is a busy and rewarding role giving you the opportunity to make a real difference.  There will be the opportunity to attend events, forums and meetings to broaden your understanding of Health and Social Care and build experience working in the voluntary sector.  You will also be working closely with our other teams in both Lewisham and Southwark.

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

If you are a good listener, a positive thinker, strong at multi tasking and passionate about supporting people that need help, we want to hear from you.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for applications – 9am Monday 14th December

**Interviews will take place on Monday 21st December**

HWCP are recruiting a new role that will be part of a social action movement at a time where the community needs are greatest?

Place Based Social Action Co-Ordinator

£29,737 per annum (37 hours per week, including occasional out of hours) 28 days Holiday plus public holidays and 3% Pension contribution

Fixed term contract until March 2022

The role requires an enhanced DBS check and references

Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership is a registered charity, representing and working on behalf of residents living on estates on the Southern edge of Bristol. Our vision is for all people in the communities we serve to have an equal chance to lead successful, healthy and happy lives. We are here to make Hartcliffe, Withywood and surrounding areas places that work for everybody by ensuring that our community has the capacity and confidence to make decisions about local issues. We believe in empowering local residents and building communities.

Project Summary. Funded through the National Lottery Community Fund and Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to  create positive change by enabling people, communities, local non-statutory organisations and the statutory sector to work collaboratively to create a shared vision for the future of their place, and address local priorities through social action. 

Key Outcomes for Hartcliffe and Withywood:

• Community Led activity is realising children and young people’s aspirations and potential
• We have pride of place for our environment, owned and looked after by local people
• Everyone is welcome and feels safe
• Individuals and communities can have a positive impact on their Health and Wellbeing

Closing date Monday 7th December 2020. Interview date week beginning 14th December 2020

HWCP is an equal opportunities employer. We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of people without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or any other protected status.

Funded jointly by Department for Digital, Culture Media and Sport and the National Lottery Community Fund.

Cruse Bereavement Care are recruiting a Data Coordinator to support the aims of Cruse through the co-ordination of efficient, accurate and intelligent use of Data and Information systems across the Cruse Network; thereby ultimately facilitating the provision of a high quality, safe and supportive service to bereaved people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, translation, integrity and presentation of data within Cruse, while adhering to data, security and quality standards.

Cruse Bereavement Care is the largest bereavement charity in the UK. Our mission is to offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and to enhance societies care of bereaved people.

The role will be mainly home based and party office based when restrictions allow.

The closing date for this role is Monday 7 December with interviews arranged for mid December 2020.

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role and should be no longer than two pages.  Applications received without a cover letter will not be considered.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Job Purpose

The Education & Employability Officer will support the planning, delivery, administration and community outreach of the Palace for Life Foundation Education, Training and Employability (ETE) programmes, supporting 14-16, 16-19 and 19+ year olds. ETE programmes include in-school delivery, college-based delivery, community-based delivery and prison delivery. The post-holder will work closely with children, young people and young adults, to develop employability, personal, social and enterprise skills and support them in their progression into further education, training or employment. The post-holder will also work closely with all colleagues of the Foundation to ensure our processes and delivery meet the needs of our participants, partners and funders.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities/Job Summary

• Work with the ETE Manager to ensure education and employability provision is aligned to young people’s needs, demographics and chosen progression pathway, including the development of Schemes of Work (SOW), lesson plans, suitable resources, assessment materials, teaching and learning activities etc.
• Lead on the planning and delivery of ETE programme lessons, workshops, 1-2-1 personal development/mentoring sessions, events and wider activities, in line with relevant standards and requirements
• Work with the ETE Manager to drive recruitment and referral of new participants and schools
• Take an active role in the delivery and outreach aspect of recruitment and enrolment of participants
• Work with the ETE Manager to ensure accredited delivery is assessed and presented in suitable formats ready for internal and external verification
• Maintain good working relationships with Crystal Palace Football Club (CPFC), delivery partners, funding partners and internal and external stakeholders, including: mentors/playmakers/parents/carers/employers/referrers etc.
• Update relevant monitoring and evaluation systems in a timely manner, for example Views, in order to effectively track the progress and impact of each cohort, develop case studies and reports
• Network with external organisations and partners to identify and secure work placement opportunities including, enabling corporate and individual volunteers to co-develop and deliver provision
• Ensure that key project information is recorded and disseminated internally and externally as appropriate
• Work collaboratively with staff using verbal and written reports to ensure accurate and timely progress reviews, ensuring communication updates are shared with the multi-disciplinary team, parents and carers
• Explore opportunities to work with other departments across the Foundation and the Club
• Support the continued development of a network database of employers, referral partners, co-delivery partners and voluntary organisations, to broker work placements and wider opportunities to improve participant experiences
• Provide support to the communications team in relation to ETE based content
• To ensure all work is in line with the policies and guidelines/procedures as adopted and adhered to by the Foundation
• Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities considered appropriate by the Senior Management Team of the Foundation

Knowledge/Experience/Technical Skills and Behaviours

a) Knowledge/Experience/Technical Skills

Essential:-

Knowledge

• DTTLS or PGCE qualified and/or relevant classroom delivery experience
• Understanding of the principles of teaching, learning and assessment
• Community delivery programmes

Experience

• Working with groups such as: hard-to-reach young people, long-term NEETs, youth offenders, children/people with social and emotional barriers etc.
• Must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Confident with PowerPoint, Word, Excel and other IT programmes which support the development of teaching and learning activities and resources
• High level of literacy and numeracy to be able to embed these within delivery plans
• Must have outstanding written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Attributes

• Approachable
• High level of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills
• High level of communication (verbal and written) and organisational skills
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour
• Flexible
• Calm under pressure
• Able to thrive in challenging circumstances

Desirable:-

Knowledge

• PGCE or Degree in Education
• Qualification in Youth/Social Work
• TAQA/A1 Assessor Qualification
• Knowledge of Secondary and Further Education Systems
• Knowledge of Curriculum Development

Experience

• Experience delivering in schools, colleges and/or on Community/Football Foundation education and employability programmes
• Experience in mentoring and working 1-2-1 with beneficiaries

Technical Skills

• First Aid
• Mental Health First Aid 

Attributes

• Willingness and ability to coach and support other members of the team and/or trainee staff/young people

b) Behaviours 

Our Values:

• TEAMWORK – we support everyone around us and treat them with respect, working together to achieve great results.
• PRIDE – we are proud to represent Palace and aspire to be the best in everything we do.
• INNOVATION – we are not afraid to try new things, we are creative and inspiring, always seeking new ways to progress.

Our behaviours:

• We know why we’re here: we appreciate the unique influence we, as role models, have on young people and the wider south London community
• We know where we’re going: we are clear on what we aim to achieve, as individuals and as part of the wider team at the Foundation and Crystal Palace FC
• We communicate effectively: we listen to each other and keep colleagues fully informed of our work, sharing mistakes and challenges as well as successes
• We respect: we seek to understand the challenges others face and treat our colleagues and participants how we expect to be treated ourselves
• We are professional: we are punctual, reliable and aspire to the highest standards in everything we do
• We take responsibility: we take ownership for our own performance and put in our fair share of time and effort to support our participants and the rest of the team
• We are always improving: We reflect, look to develop and evolve, to make things better for our team and the people we support
• We are brave: We think outside the box, are not afraid to take measured risks, but know when to ask for help and support each other when things don’t go to plan
• We share success: We are proud of what we do as a team and actively celebrate each other’s good work, sharing credit wherever it’s due

How to Apply

Vist the Palace for Life website and follow the instructions under 'Job Opportunities'. Please note: any applications received without a completed application form will be automatically disregarded.

Safeguarding

Crystal Palace Football Club acknowledges its duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory requirements and responsibilities, government guidance, recognised best practice and complies with Premier league and football league rules.

The club expects all staff, players, volunteers, contractors and guests to share this commitment.

Equalities

Crystal Palace Football Club endorses the principle of equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the club whether as players, match-day fans, staff, board members, participants in foundation programmes and other people engaged with the club’s activities (for example, suppliers, corporate partners):

Has a genuine and equal opportunity to participate to the full extent of their own ambitions and abilities, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation; and

Can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected, and in particular that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the club without the threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We are looking for TWO self-motivated and community-minded individuals to provide a social prescribing service to individuals over the age of 18 living in the London Borough of Lewisham.

Community Connections Lewisham is a preventative social prescribing project, delivered by Age UK Lewisham and Southwark, aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable adults across the borough of Lewisham. We achieve this through working with both individuals who want connecting to services, and the community groups they access. We support people to find:

• Local community groups and access to social opportunities
• Help with staying active
• Befriending and practical assistance (food shopping, odd jobs, etc.)
• New opportunities for employment, training and learning
• Volunteering opportunities and opportunities for participation in local projects

Community Facilitators take a holistic person-centred approach, connecting people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support. They support their clients to tackle the wider determinants of health, such a debt, poor housing and physical inactivity. Community Facilitators strengthen community resilience and personal resilience, thus reducing health inequalities in the borough.

This rewarding role will see you support people on a short-term basis, helping and motivating them to make the changes they want to see in their lives. As well as interacting with the public, you will build relationships with Lewisham's local community groups and services and the wide range of professionals that refer into our project. This means you will get first-hand experience of Health and Social Care practice in London as well as an understanding of the sector and how it works. There will be opportunities to attend meetings and events, including forums with other Social Prescribers - helping you to gain an understanding of the rapidly growing way of delivering support.

We are looking for good listeners and positive thinkers, with exceptional abilities in organisation and administration. If you are passionate about helping those that need it, we want to hear from you.

AUKLS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

For full details please download our Recruitment Pack which includes a Job Description and Person Specification.

Please note that we have two posts available - one Full Time, Permanent position and one Part-Time, 9 month Maternity Cover position.

Closing date for applications – 9am Monday 14th December

**Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd December**

We are looking for a capable individual to coordinate and provide support for refugees arriving in Suffolk under the UK Government’s resettlement programme.

Suffolk Refugee Support has provided intensive support for these families and individuals during their first year and beyond. Since 2016 when the programme began, we have welcomed 30 families to Suffolk. We are committed to providing support for at least four more new families arriving in 2021, and continued support for those who are already rebuilding their lives here.

The Refugee Resettlement Coordinator / Advice Worker will be responsible for leading on aspects of the programme, including: negotiating with statutory and voluntary service providers, offering a supportive and welcoming environment and ensuring that all partners are working to the same plan.

This role involves supporting both very newly arrived families in their first year of arrival as well as follow up interventions for families who have been in the UK for longer under the refugee resettlement programme.

You will be responsible for coordinating, planning and delivering case work support to refugees on the programme, including proactively engaging them in positive activities, referring them to other organisations and promoting wellbeing. Interventions will be aimed at ensuring that refugees gain independence, learn English and other skills and feel integrated and connected in their new environment.  

You will be working alongside one other part-time Advice Worker and a small group of volunteers, under the overall guidance of the Advice Service Manager.

The post holder will be required to support individuals, families, children, women and young people from very diverse backgrounds and engage them equally irrespective of political, religious or other affiliations. The post holder must act professionally at all times and uphold the values, ambitions and aims of Suffolk Refugee Support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• To lead on the work of SRS on this scheme, coordinating the support delivered and liaising with both the contract lead at Suffolk County Council and the regional lead at the East of England LGA, and with all stakeholders involved in the delivery of support to the programme’s clients in Suffolk.
• To represent the interests of resettled refugees in Suffolk to ensure the best outcomes for them – paying particular attention to ensuring they integrate into their new environment and become self-sufficient as soon as possible.
• To devise and implement written comprehensive action plans for welcoming new refugees under this scheme, including: preparation prior to arrival, support for the first year and beyond.
• To plan and develop, in conjunction with the Advice Service Manager, the delivery of key interventions for resettled refugees who have been in the UK for longer than a year.
• To manage a team of volunteers to provide additional support to clients.
• To help facilitate and organise the attendance of clients at appropriate ESOL classes throughout the year.
• To manage the petty cash for the programme to ensure all monies are paid in accordance with the policies of the programme and SRS and that accurate and full records are kept.
• To manage the transition of families from intensive support towards independence.
• To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities and to work to improve them using innovative and flexible methods.
• To provide regular updates on the progress of the scheme to staff, managers and trustees of SRS.
• To liaise closely with Suffolk County Council and other interested parties to ensure all progress of the project is reported according to the Home Office requirements. This will include incorporating changes to the programme as they are announced.
• To work with partner agencies to ensure support is appropriate and complete and that referrals to other agencies achieve full engagement from clients. This will involve attending planning meetings to represent clients’ views and to work towards more effective systems and processes for clients in partnership with other agencies.
• To attend external meetings and to positively and professionally represent Suffolk Refugee Support.
• To occasionally contribute to newspaper, radio and television features and SRS newsletter articles re. the scheme and its clients (in liaison with SRS’s Communications Officer) to promote public awareness and positive perceptions.
• To take responsibility for keeping up to date with changes to legislation, policy and rules affecting asylum seekers and refugees, including attending training as applicable.
• To contribute to other SRS work including weekly team meetings and activities as requested by Management, such as general translation support, assisting with external SRS events or other similar activities.
• To work in line with SRS’s policies and codes of conduct

Client Facing Work

• To deliver a broad range of advice in areas including setting up benefits, securing school places and English classes, accessing health services, encouraging and supporting participation in leisure activities, social groups, meaningful engagement opportunities, training events and courses, and supporting people into volunteering.
• To organise and deliver information sessions on living in the UK, parenting or safeguarding issues, and addressing other needs as identified.
• To work in a motivational way with individuals and families to overcome hurdles and to inspire them to become independent from benefits and reliance on support in order to take full responsibility for their new lives in the UK.
• To encourage clients to speak English, by keeping translation to a minimum and using only when strictly necessary to ensure understanding.
• To record, monitor and evaluate case work practice in a timely manner, adjust as needed, and maintain confidential records for each client using data systems and with regard to data protection policies and legislation.
• To provide employment support to individuals including identifying goals, providing effective support to achieve goals in the short, medium and long term and get people ready for work. To include developing interview skills, identifying volunteer/ work placements, confidence building, assisting with job searching, and information sharing.
• To maintain contact with individuals who do not access our advice services, ensuring that they are supported and working towards independence. This may involve completing home visits and attending appointments or events off site if requested in advance by Management.

Are you an experienced Education Governance and Compliance Officer looking to at making a real difference in the lives of young people with autism?

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding as well as campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, Ambitious College and The Rise School, we provide specialist education and support to children and young people, aged 4-25, with Autism.

Ambitious About Autism has a brand new role for an Education Governance and Compliance Officer. You will play a key role in ensuring Ambitious about Autism is accountable to its beneficiaries, supporters and regulators through effective, efficient and transparent governance within its education settings. This includes direct support to the Executive Principal and the Governing Bodies, including the Chairs of the Governing Bodies. It also involves ensuring that legal, statutory, and regulatory obligations are met within the education settings.

Key skills for the role:

• Ensure effective, efficient governance of Ambitious about Autism's education settings, that fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory obligations and follows best governance practice
• Support and advise the members of the Governing Bodies in fulfilment of their governance responsibilities
• To draft new policies and updates to existing policies in line with changing Government guidance
• Promote and maintain effective channels of reporting and communication at all levels within Ambitious about Autism to promote and achieve the organisation's mission, values and objectives

About you:

• You will be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal
• You will have a proven track record in developing effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues
• You will be innovative and values driven in your approach to day to day tasks, with a keen eye for attention to detail

In return, we offer excellent benefits including commitment to Continual Personal development (CPD). You can find a full list of benefits on our website. 

If you would like more information about the role or would be keen to have a confidential chat, please contact Stephen Vickers 

Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. 

Co-educational Boarding School, Dover, Kent

Alumni & Development Officer– Full-time

Are you looking for a new start or relocation to Kent for 2021?  We have an exciting career opportunity in this unique and iconic setting on a 150 acre site near to the White Cliffs of Dover.

Established in 1803, we are a state boarding School for students aged 11 to 18.  Originally set up to educate the children of serving soldiers, the School still educates children from military families as well as those who wish to buy into our military ethos and traditions. As students boarded with us during their time here, many have forged life-long friendships, and a strong connection with the School.

We are seeking an Alumni and Development Officer who will be responsible for the development, planning and implementation of alumni events and fundraising initiatives, concentrating on further enhancing mutually beneficial relationships between current students and old Dukies.

The postholder will ideally have experience of events management, be highly IT literate, good administrative and communication skills and having the ability and motivation to work collaboratively. Experience or understanding of fundraising, charities, marketing and/or the concept of development in education will be an advantage.

Salary: DOYRMS scale 6 (£22,544 to £25,649 per annum).  Opportunity to join Local Government Pension Scheme. Full time role but additional hours may be required to fulfil the role at time i.e. evenings and weekends.  Accommodation on site may be available. 

Closing date: Midday Thursday 3 December Interviews: week commencing 7 or 14 December An application form & further details about the role can be located on the School’s website. CVs will not be accepted No Agencies

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

• Are you experienced in delivering workshops to young people in schools (either in-person or virtually)?
• Do you want to make a genuine difference to disadvantaged young people?
• Are you motivational and inspiring?

If so then you might be the person we are looking for…

We are looking for motivated and inspiring individuals to deliver dynamic, exciting, and innovative workshops to large groups of young people in schools up and down the country (largely focused in England).  

We are looking primarily to recruit facilitators from the following regions in England:

• North East 
• North West
• Midlands
• London
• however, we will also consider applicants based in other locations.

This position requires you to have demonstrable evidence of experience delivering workshops to large groups of young people (11-18) in a schools-based context (either virtually or in-person).

1. Your application form and supporting statement should detail your experience of this clearly and succinctly.
2. Please indicate in your supporting statement whether you are applying for the virtual, in-person or combined role.

Applicants without experience of delivering workshops to large groups of young people in schools will not be considered.

The Talent Foundry is an independent education charity dedicated to opening the doors of opportunity to young people. We seek to level the playing field by ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities as their peers. We deliver a range of workshops to students in schools across the country, covering a variety of themes including employability, technology, engineering and media. 

The rate will be £200/day, classed as over 3 hours.

Specific Responsibilities relating to the role of Freelance Facilitator:

• Deliver dynamic, professional and informative workshops to a variety of young people in schools and other education-based contexts (either virtually or in-person)
• Act as ambassador for The Talent Foundry and our corporate partners
• Motivate, inspire and support the young people that take part in our workshops
• Deliver the workshop content as directed by the relevant Programme Manager
• Act as a key point of contact for teachers and corporate volunteers for each workshop

Other General Responsibilities:

• Operate as a flexible team player and provide a high level of customer service to schools and anyone connected with The Talent Foundry.
• To be aware of, and comply with, all policies and procedures at The Talent Foundry including health and safety, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
• To be aware of, and support, diversity and equal opportunities for all, appreciating and supporting the role of other professionals.
• To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of The Talent Foundry.
• To attend and participate in meetings and events as required.
• To participate in training and other learning activities as required.

The job holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young person’s for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the relevant Talent Foundry Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures at all times.  If in the course of carrying out the duties of the role, the job holder identifies any instance that a child is suffering or likely to suffer significant harm either at school or at home, s/he must report this in line with the Safeguarding policy. 

The Talent Foundry is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.  Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Are you passionate about global health, with a proven ability to develop and implement communication and campaign strategies? If yes, this might be the job for you! This role would suit an innovative and energetic person with excellent communication skills, the ability to motivate others and strong project management skills.

We are looking for a Digital Campaigns and Communications Officer for the Action for Global Health Network (AfGH), which represents over 50 of the UK’s leading NGOs, research institutions and health experts working to promote and improve global health.

We offer a number of benefits including:

• A group stakeholder pension scheme with 6% employer contributions 

• An individual learning and development budget allocated to staff members each year 

• 25 days of annual leave per year (excluding bank holidays), plus 1 day for every year of service

• Flexible working and work patterns, including arrangements such as non-standard working hours and working from home 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for employees with 1 years’ service or more 

AfGH believes that the UK Government should play a leading role in realising the right to health for all globally and works on a broad range of health issues, including the UK's role in global health, the Covid-19 response and climate change/global health. The network provides a unique co-ordination and convening role mobilising UK global health advocates working towards a common strategy to hold UK government and global health institutions and stakeholders accountable, as well as providing a vital platform for dialogue between UK and global civil society and the UK Government. The network strategy and day-to-day decisions are decided in consultation with the membership and guided by the AfGH Steering Committee and the host organisation, STOPAIDS. 

The AfGH Digital Campaigns and Communications Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and guiding the communications and campaign activities for Action for Global Health. 

Key Accountabilities include: 

1. To lead and coordinate digital campaigns and communications activity by the network and other intersecting development actors to mobilise influence for continued UK leadership on global health [60%] 

2. To develop and implement Action for Global Health’s communications strategy [15%] 

3. To support the Coordinator in grant management and the development of funding proposals and reports relating to the organisation’s advocacy work [15%] 

4. To support Students for Global Health in the implementation of their comms strategy, collaborating where appropriate. [5%] 

5. Other duties as directed by the Coordinator [5%]