We are seeking to recruit a proactive Tenancy Services Officer to provide a fantastic service to our residents, dealing with all tenancy related matters including managing arrears, ASB, allocations, complaints and resident engagement.  This is a new role and will be crucial to our future success, ensuring the service we provide to residents is positive and proactive.  We have a small but dynamic team and this means that you will have the unique opportunity to make a real difference to both PCHA and our residents.

We are looking for a real people person who is a great communicator and is able to build positive and successful relationships with a diverse range of people.  In addition, the successful candidate will need to:

• have a positive outlook and approachable manner
• be customer focussed and able to solve problems
• have experience of delivering a holistic and generic housing management service, ideally gained in a housing association, including the management of arrears, ASB and allocations
• be highly organised, with good admin and IT skills
• be resilient and able to stay calm under pressure

Red Rose Recovery is exclusively recruiting for a strong dynamic leader to drive forward and create a culture to support the ethos of the organisation and provide value based, clear and mission-driven strategic leadership to both Red Rose Recovery (RRR) and the Lancashire User Forum (LUF). 

You will have responsibility for the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure, financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.You will ensure financial sustainability and growth and be responsible for the delivery of the strategic plan.You will lead an organisation where teamwork is essential but where individual skills and co-production leadership equally need fostering. You’ll act an ambassador for the organisation and inspire the organisation and drive progress with the same determination and compassion demonstrated in our operational delivery.

OUR VALUES

• Hope- inspiring people to believe that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.
• Commitment - working passionately to improve the lives of those in recovery.
• Respect - judging and valuing people for who they are and where they are going, not what they have been.
• Community - connecting people together, make recover a reality for the whole community.
• Transformation - changes the lives of those in recovery. 
• Legacy – building sustainable recovery for service users, families and communities.

YOU WILL LOVE THIS JOB IF

• You are strongly committed to the aims and ethos of RRR and the LUF and have a desire to bring about positive change in the lives of people in recovery.
• You have proven success in working closely with ambitious Management Teams and/or Boards.
• You are fun, warm, approachable, energetic, confident, outgoing, creative, empathetic, determined, ambitious, flexible, resilient, discreet, organised and professional.
• You are confident in presenting to large groups and contributing influentially in meetings.
• You have the capacity to be flexible and innovative in the changing circumstances of a small but wide-reaching charity.

YOU’LL BE DOING

• Working strategically with the Board of Trustees to deliver our ambitious strategy, identifying opportunities for further growth.
• Ensuring all staff understand and embody the organisation’s mission, strategy, culture and values, so that everyone is supported and equipped to perform to the highest level and meet the fullness of their potential.
• Managing the organisation as a whole, including all income and expenditure and financial related matters, risk, governance and performance ensuring the organisation meets all its legal and regulatory requirements.
• Providing line management to the Senior Leadership Team and ensure it is a well-run organisation where colleagues feel valued and able to work effectively. 
• Ensuring there are clear lines of accountability and responsibility across the team which foster and maintain effective working relationships for the organisation.
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partners, potential funders, corporate partners and agencies.
• Leading internal communications strategy to ensure that RRR’s values are lived day-to- day, and potential for sharing and learning is maximised across the organisation. 
• Acting as an ambassador for RRR, networking widely to build new and existing strategic relationships. 
• Ensuring the organisation fulfils its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities and maintain a proactive relationship with the Chair and Trustee Board, supporting them to fulfil their duties and legal and other responsibilities for the proper governance of RRR and the LUF.
• Ensuring full and accurate reporting including the preparation of an annual report and financial accounts, making returns to Charities Commission and reporting back at the AGM.

YOU’LL HAVE 

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience gained in a professional environment.
• Experience of working at operational & strategic levels and driving success across organisations and partnerships.
• Excellent leadership skills, line management experience, and the ability to enthuse, motivate and develop teams to deliver results.
• Experience in dealing with multiple tasks, sensitivities and challenges at the same time.
• A track record of driving quality and innovation and encouraging enterprise in others. 
• Excellent all-round communication skills and relationship management abilities.
• Knowledge and ability to run an organisation that is compliant with all regulatory and statutory obligations, and which is financially stable.
• Proven track record of securing new business in a tough financial climate.
• Willingness to travel locally across the Lancashire and North West region and nationally as required.

Homeshare Development Officer

Salary Scale: £27,130 (actual £33,461)

Accountable to: National Homeshare Manager

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract: Until 1st March 2023

Location: Home based in Greater London, Norfolk or within easy reach of both.

Shared Lives Plus is the UK network for family-based and small-scale ways of supporting adults. Our members are Shared Lives carers and workers, and Homeshare programmes.

Over the past four years the Homeshare UK team have driven the growth and development of Homeshare across the UK and ROI. This exciting and diverse new role will focus specifically on establishing Homeshare in Norfolk along with supporting the development of new Homeshare programmes and widening the reach of our existing members across Greater London.

The key objectives for this role include:

• Supporting the development and start-up of new Homeshare programmes across Norfolk and Greater London.
• Working with existing Homeshare Providers in Greater London to support them to scale up operations
• Support an increase in take up of Homeshare particularly by people from diverse background and communities.
• Support Homeshare to become recognised as a mainstream Housing and Social Care model
• Work with the Homeshare UK team to support the promotion of Homeshare across the UK and worldwide though our international work.
• To contribute to the effective administration of Homeshare UK and Homeshare International

Visit the Shared Lives Plus  website to find out more and apply by sending an up to date CV and a supporting statement which should be kept to a maximum of two pages.  Please start your supporting statement by saying why you want to work for us and work in the Shared LIves Sector.  Your supporting statement will also need to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of each area of the person specification showing

• Relevant skills and experience
• How your knowledge, values and attitude make you a suitable candidate
• How you would meet the practical requirements of the job

Deadline for completed applications 9.30 am on Monday 27th January 2020

Pre-interviews via skype/telephone 6th and 7th February and interviews 18th February 2020

The Learning Volunteer Support and Safeguarding Officer sits within the Learning and Participation department, which engages a diverse range of audiences with Kew Science and Horticulture.

You will work across the organisation, playing a vital part in supporting, implementing and developing Kew’s safeguarding policy and procedures. You will also coordinate a team of 35 learning volunteers, supporting the formal learning programme at Kew.

Kew is the world’s leading botanic gardens, at the forefront of plant and fungal science, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major visitor attraction.

We want a world where plants and fungi are understood, valued and conserved – because our lives depend on them.

We use the power of our science and the rich diversity of our gardens and collections to provide knowledge, inspiration and understanding of why plants and fungi matter to everyone.

You will be an exceptionally well organised individual, with experience of working with safeguarding policies and procedures, and experience of mentoring and supporting a diverse range of volunteers.

You will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and a clear passion for learning and Kew’s mission.

This role is subject to an enhanced and barred list Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). 

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

If you are interested in this position, please visit our website for more information and to apply.

Closing Date: 02/02/2020

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

No agencies please.

QCT’s vision is a world where young people are equal partners in driving change. QCT’s mission is to champion, fund and connect young leaders in the Commonwealth who are working hard to change the world. QCT shares their stories, gives them a platform to amplify their ideas and, together with the young people it works alongside, inspires others all around the world to join in. QCT is slowly building a network of young people around the world. Members of the network will help inform the direction of the organisation in future and will work with staff more closely as time goes on. Given the vision, collaboration is essential at QCT. Staff and Board members work together with purpose, entirely aligned behind the mission. Integrity, respect, optimism and responsiveness, alongside collaboration, are the values that run throughout the work of the organisation. QCT looks to all colleagues to live these values every day.

This newly-created role will be responsible for the strategic development of QCT’s safeguarding framework, the effective implementation of our safeguarding policies and processes, and providing safeguarding expertise and tools for our partners, staff, trustees and volunteers. This role will play a key role in embedding optimal safeguarding practices deeply within our organisational day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of working in safeguarding in international contexts including the developing world, and experience of remotely supporting small partner organisations. The Safeguarding Manager will play an integral role in helping to keep people safe and to ensure that QCT continues to be fully aligned with international policy and good practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Safeguarding training and capability building – to act as a safeguarding subject matter expert to provide advice and guidance to those are recipients of QCT funds, or the QCT Champion and Connect offer, as well as staff, trustees and third parties.

• Revise and improve existing safeguarding policies, systems and process and ensure fit-for-purpose to enable effective prevention of, response to, and learning from safeguarding incidents

• Safeguarding due diligence policies and processes, of partner organisations, as well as for those that QCT funds or supports directly

• Digital safeguarding due diligence policies, systems and processes

• Safeguarding monitoring and evaluation systems

• Safeguarding communications and tools for partners and supported projects to make best practice in safeguarding accessible and to share learnings.

• Development and maintenance of up-to-date knowledge of current regulatory requirements, plus a framework to ensure the charity is compliant with all legislative requirements

• Represent the organisation at security and safeguarding training, events and regulatory updates

• Maintain safeguarding incidents and near-miss register

• Safeguarding Investigations

• Develop safeguarding investigative process, including identification of appropriate networks and the mapping of regulatory and relevant support services in-country.

For more information on the role, please read the job description.

Additional Information:

Standard working hours are 9:00 to 17:00 although flexibility is required in order to ensure core objectives are achieved.  Some international travel may be required.

This is a full-time role, although part-time applicants will be considered.

It is a requirement for this post that an enhanced DBS check (or international equivalent) will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
 

To apply, please submit:

• A covering letter of no more than two pages in length, showing evidence of your experience outlined in the job description
• A CV detailing your relevant experience and skills

Posted on: Tuesday 7th January 2020

Closing date: 12.00 on Monday 27th January

First Interviews: Thursday 6th February

Second Interviews: Week beginning 10th February

Head of Safeguarding 

Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark

c£60,000 plus benefits 

Full-time, permanent 

London, Lambeth North 

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the geographical area of the whole of London south of the Thames, all of Kent and the eastern parts of Surrey.  We have 180 parishes and 170 schools, all of whom have an impact on our Safeguarding function.

Safeguarding within the Diocese is focused in 3 main areas:

· Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) administration

· Training

· Case Management

The function processes DBS applications for all clergy, foundation governors and employees and volunteers who require it for their role and for aligned Religious Orders.

Following an independent review of the service, an improvement plan has been devised to ensure that the function delivers efficient services that reflect recommended best practice, providing confidence to the Trustees that duties are being discharged effectively. 

As Head of Safeguarding you will assist in implementing the changes identified in the review to achieve the improvement of service overall.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (No. 1173050) and is run by a Board of Trustees, who are responsible for determining the strategic direction of the Archdiocese.

How to apply

Application is by way CV and a Supporting Statement.

Closing date: Monday 10th February 2020

Education Safeguarding Manager 
Main Working Location: Denmark Road, Carshalton 
Salary Range: Band 5/6, Point 77-93 
Permanent: 37 Hours per Week  
 

If you are seeking a significant challenge and have a strong track record of safeguarding in an education environment then we want to hear from you. 

We are looking for a professional and experienced leader who is passionate about the safeguarding in education and society. An individual that enjoys a varied workload, can lead a team and develop the service, is organised, creative, flexible and has excellent people skills.  You will be tasked with the necessary reporting, performance management and line management responsibilities, and importantly you will bring energy and inspire those you lead and have the ability to build relationships across the local area. You will be able to deliver with excellence, working within a culture of empowerment, and operating in a cycle of continuous improvement 

You must be a confident and effective communicator and be comfortable working through complex issues and appropriate challenge with Head Teachers, Senior Leadership Teams and other organisations, and be experienced in working in a multi-agency environment. You will represent Education and Cognus at key partnership board meetings, building positive relationships between these groups, and take professional ownership for education safeguarding in Sutton 

This role is the key link to ensure school staff are trained and updated on local and national safeguarding policy, best practice and procedures. The postholder will work closely with multi-agency partners that include senior leaders in both primary and secondary schools, the Local Authority, multi-agency partners, other providers as well as Cognus teams to ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and followed.

An ability to lead training sessions with education staff is vital, together with understanding how to develop training and guidance material to the needs of this audience. 

Managing the Education Safeguarding Team, you will also ensure the team continues to develop its practice and delivery through its business plan and quality framework, and that opportunities for growth are identified and implemented.

Whilst we continue to work in line with legislation and best practice we are ambitious about developing the local area safeguarding agenda and are looking for an individual who is able to think creatively and flexibility about delivering statutory duties, while maintaining a focus on safeguarding practice and the best outcomes for the children, young people and families that we support.

You will give us great commitment and in return we offer an excellent package including: 

• regular support and supervision; 

• professional advice and support:

• an excellent group of leaders as colleagues;

• excellent CPD opportunities;

• flexible working;

• workplace pension scheme; 

• competitive salary;

• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of 3 days between Xmas & New Year);

If you are interested and would like to be considered for this role, with a CV and covering note (of no more than two sides, minimum font size 11) outlining your suitability. The deadline for receipt is midnight on 31st  January 2020. Candidates are requested to be available on Wednesday 12th February for interview (including a brief presentation).

For an informal conversation about the role please contact the existing postholder, Jenny Rowley or the Head of Quality & Customer Care, Peter Gasparelli, contact details via the Cognus website. 

All offers of employment are subject to successful completion of recruitment formalities which includes an enhanced DBS check. These checks must have been completed prior to commencement of employment. We expect our staff to have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the Company and the Local Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.  

We have several other roles we are recruiting to at different levels within Cognus. Please get in touch for an informal conversation about these and other opportunities if you or anyone else you know may be interested in working with us.  

Who we are:

Muslim Aid are an International not-for-profit providing support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.

We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people helping themselves. In addition to the 11 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focussing on sustainable development programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.

Summary of the role:

Based in the UK HQ in London, the post holder will be a technical lead on Safeguarding and children’s Safety, delivering high quality, accessible and reliable support, guidance and capacity to emergency/humanitarian response teams, country offices and headquarters, in order to challenge and encourage engagement, as we further develop our Safeguarding programme, procedures and education plans.

 About the Role:

The post holder will oversee and manage the Safeguarding framework and tools, in order to strengthen the capabilities and knowledge of all our stakeholders, ensuring we safeguard the children and vulnerable adults we serve.

The Key Accountabilities are as follows:

1. Establish and develop Regional and Country child safeguarding networks to support local implementation.
2. Coach and support where needed Country Focal Points and Investigation Officers to improve Child and vulnerable adult Safeguarding practice. Share learning from these experiences across the organisation. 
3. Support colleagues in Regional Programme Teams/Country Programmes to undertake risk assessments and solutions to mitigate risks
4. Ensure all incidents are appropriately documented, reported and considered. 
5. Design and deliver a suite of mandatory core training workshops as part of the continuous learning and development of employees. Deliver on-going refresher training and senior representation induction as appropriate, members of the HR function.
6. Support effective auditing and certification of the Country’s safeguarding systems and provide guidance to the countries on action plans. Oversee follow-up action in order to ensure maximum levels of compliance and competence.

About You:

This role is based in the UK and open to individuals with unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. At this stage we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries
• Experience of working with children in international development and humanitarian settings
• Proven experience of conducting investigations in an INGO or international context
• Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating Safety and Safeguarding training in different cultural and organisational contexts
• Knowledge of gender, inclusion and conflict-sensitive programming
• Extensive experience of planning and undertaking training programmes/workshops in child protection/safeguarding at a range of levels
• Knowledge and experience of Incident investigation and how to improve policy and practice in the light of findings.

Why you should apply:

If you are self-motivated, with the ability to work with a high degree of autonomy this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Safeguarding professional to be able to lead on, build and develop internal Safeguarding framework and tools allowing us to demonstrate accountability internally and externally.

You will be joining a supportive, highly-skilled, passionate organisation as a specialist in your field. Muslim Aid offer a 35-hour week, generous holiday allowance of 37 days (including bank holidays), flexible working and encourage a healthy work-life balance.

How to apply:

To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV to us. 

Muslim Aid’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and vulnerable adults in our care/employment. Successful candidates will be expected to undergo a DBS check. In addition, all successful candidates for finance roles will undergo an Experian Credit Check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief or age. 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until closing date, however, Muslim Aid reserves the right to initiate interviews and the selection process on a rolling basis with the aim of identifying an appropriate candidate as quickly as possible.

Contract type: Full time / Permanent

Reports to: PLCF Quality Assurance and Governance Manager with direct reporting line to the PLCF Senior Safeguarding Lead where required

Location: Premier League Charitable Fund, Brunel Building, 57 North Wharf Road, London, W2 1HQ

Overview

The Premier League Charitable Fund is looking to appoint an experienced safeguarding professional to lead on the charity’s safeguarding provision, ensuring robust arrangements are in place whilst providing support, advice and guidance to the PLCF Board and Executive team.

The Safeguarding Manager will be responsible for the development and review of all PLCF and professional football club community organisations (CCOs) safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met, and that the charity works collaboratively with the Premier League and other football bodies to continuously improve and evaluate the performance and effectiveness of safeguarding provision at CCOs.

Who we are

Established in 2010, the PLCF is one of the biggest sports charities in the world, with an annual budget in excess of £35m. The independent charity supports CCOs in delivering high quality projects and evidences its success to key stakeholders.  

Aligned with the Premier League (PL) Communities strategy, the PLCF is highly ambitious and aims to create positive and lasting sporting, social, health and education outcomes for a wide range of beneficiaries, especially children and young people. The PLCF team supports and inspires impactful work via 92+ CCOs, including those in the PL and English Football League (EFL). In turn, their work directly benefits more than 500,000 individuals at thousands of community venues and schools each year.

The role

• Leading and managing PLCF safeguarding provision ensuring that PLCF has robust arrangements in place, and that practice changes as a result of learning, development and innovation.
• Ensuring that PLCF Board members and senior leaders are provided with effective safeguarding support and advice, and that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met including e-safety, knife crime and gang management, modern slavery and human trafficking.
• Hold responsibility for safeguarding and serious incident reporting policy and procedure development, implementation and review. This will include involvement and awareness at all levels, from the PLCF Board, to effective deployment in the field.
• Develop the PLCF’s Safeguarding Strategy ensuring consistent implementation across all PLCF programmes, events and activities, and advising on internal matters including safer recruitment and risk management.
• Monitor safer recruitment records in line with the organisation’s recruitment policy, ensuring staff, volunteer and contractor records remain current and that disclosures due for renewal or status checks are kept up to date.
• Provide advice and support to CCOs regarding safeguarding concerns, maintaining locally held records relating to any reported poor practice or abuse and liaising with statutory agencies on individual cases where required.
• Identify accessible, relevant and high-quality training and development which will support CCOs with their own safeguarding governance, risk management and organisational capacity.
• Work collaboratively with the PLCF Quality Assurance and Governance team and Premier League to continually improve consistent quality assurance measures to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of CCO safeguarding provision, including the Premier League and PLCF ‘s joint programme of independent audits and checks.
• Review policies, procedures and practices of CCOs, ensuring compliance with the PLCF’s Capability Code of Practice and that all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements are met, providing appropriate support and advice as required.
• Undertake quality assurance and support visits of CCOs to ensure that safeguarding arrangements are of the highest standard and meet the expectations of the PLCF and relevant statutory and regulatory bodies, providing support and advice as required.
• Support the review of CCO project performance and provide improvement recommendations to ensure the safety and welfare of children and adults at risk. Identify and share best practice to support the continuous improvement of safe working practices.
• Ensure all PLCF’s funding grants, tenders, commissioned and direct services and projects are developed, delivered and promoted in line with safeguarding policies, statutory requirements and evidence-based practice.
• Work collaboratively with the PLCF Education and Community Programme Teams to ensure that the safety and welfare of participants, staff and volunteers takes precedence at all PLCF events, overseeing pre-event safeguarding checks and provide on-the-day safeguarding briefings for on-site staff, volunteers and contractors.
• Ensure the PLCF is well linked to other initiatives and organisations working in the same fields through participating in a range of relevant external groups and networks. Keep up to date with current debates within the sports and voluntary sectors, disseminating to relevant audiences, as necessary.
• Liaise with the relevant departments of the Premier League to ensure complementarity and to influence strategy and policy, ensuring there is no duplication of effort asked of CCOs.
• Where appropriate, carry out other duties as may reasonably be required, giving support to other members of the team at busy times.

Requirements for the role

• Experienced safeguarding professional.
• A successful track record of setting safeguarding strategy and driving organisational change.
• Significant experience of effective safeguarding policy, procedure and quality assurance and improvement process implementation.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory safeguarding and serious incident reporting requirements.
• Ability to work effectively under own direction and demonstrate effective strategic leadership without close supervision or day to day management.
• Ability to communicate well to a range of audiences, and using different mediums, with written skills to an excellent standard.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement thorough safeguarding practices.
• Project management skills, including the ability to manage a complex network of stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and relationship management skills
• Team player with excellent planning and organisational ability.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, make sound judgement calls and solve problems
• High level of computer proficiency, particularly with MS Office packages
• Educated to degree standard or equivalent
• Willingness to travel within England and Wales
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS check

Nice-to-haves for the role

• Knowledge of how Club Community Organisations operate as charitable businesses
• Football and sport knowledge / interest

The Premier League Charitable Fund is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made based on merit.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 January 2020 with interviews scheduled for Tuesday 4th February 2020.

We are growing and developing our Safeguarding function, with an opportunity for an experienced and motivated trainer to help shape our work in this new role.

You will contribute directly to the delivery of safeguarding training to around 4,000 people over the next three years.  We also plan to build on the group of volunteers  brought into the programme to support delivery of some of the modules, and this post is also about co-ordinating that aspect of the programme. 

You will combine an understanding of safeguarding issues with the ability to manage training programmes and develop and deliver training events.  You will have the interpersonal skills required to facilitate learning, and to coach and mentor people from a range of backgrounds,  You will have empathy with the Christian faith and an understanding of the Church of England context and culture.

Based at our office at Clifton Moor in York, this part-time role is available an average of 24.5 hours per week (0.7 of full-time).  However, the role involves working on a flexible basis with evening and weekend working, with more contact hours during terms time and fewer during holiday periods.  Accordingly, the post is offered on an ‘annualised hours’ basis, 1,274 hours per year.

Headliners (UK), an award winning youth charity, is looking for new Chief Executive who is passionate about improving the lives of the most vulnerable young people and can provide transformational leadership to a committed staff team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the team to deliver our strategy and shape our plans through the next stage of development.

You will be a curious and forward-thinking leader who is able to inspire a range of stakeholders and have a total commitment to involving young people in decision making throughout the organisation.  You believe that young people are assets and deserve to be listened to and have equal opportunities to achieve their potential.

You will have a strong interest in journalism, media and the power of storytelling.

Our ideal candidate will have senior level management experience, outstanding communication skills, proven influencing skills and organisational profile-raising and a track record of fundraising and building partnerships.

The role is 4 days per week (28 hours) with flexible working including some home working with a salary of £36,400 (FTE £45,500). You must be able to travel throughout the UK to our offices in Northern Ireland, North East England and London. 

Please visit our website for an application pack with details of the role description and person specification and full instructions of how to apply and send us your CV with a 2-page supporting letter by 12 noon January 31st 2020. 

London Metropolitan University Students' Union (LMSU) is looking for a highly motivated individual to take up a new role of Head of Membership (Deputy Chief Executive). 

We are currently undergoing a period of significant change and development here at LMSU that has included re-founding the organisation, making changes to the way we are governed and working towards developing a new Strategic plan that maps out our future ambitions. A major part of this development includes looking at our people, with the next step in this being the introduction of this new and exciting role.

The Head of Membership will be responsible for developing and delivering high quality services and support to our members that postively influences their experience whilst at University. The Head of Membership will lead a team of staff who facilitate the provision of the Students' Union's membership services including advice provision, advocacy, campaigns & representation, democracy & governance, student activities, student media and volunteering.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspirational and collaborative person to help re-shape LMSU and bring about positive change and opportunities for our members. Supporting our on-going growth and development you will play a key role in the Union’s engagement with its members.

Ideally, you will have leadership experience in a member-focused role combined with demonstrable experience of managing change and service development, whilst managing a variety of competing priorities and stakeholder perspectives.

The Role

Key Areas:

• Lead, manage and develop the Membership Serivces functions including strategic planning and operational delivery.
• Act as a Senior Manager (Deputy Chief Executive) helping manage the human, financial and physical assets as well as supporting the financial sustainability and statutory compliance of the Students' Union.
• Support Elected Officers and Student Representatives through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
• Line management responsibility for all staff working within the Membership Services including casual/ student staff.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Management & Leadership
• Service Development & Delivery
• Financial & Operational Management
• Staff Management

To apply please complete an application form and submit it to LMSU via email.

Please note CV’s will only be accepted when submitted alongside a fully completed application form.

Candidates will be shortlisted for interview based on how closely they demonstrate a match to the criteria outlined in the job purpose and person specification.

For an informal conversation regarding this role or if you have any additional questions please contact Graeme Hope, Chief Executive at LMSU.

Youth Outreach Officer

Full-time at 35 hours, Home/Office Based,

Vacancy Locations: Northern Ireland, Yorkshire & Humber.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000

Permanent

GamCare is the UK’s leading provider of advice and support to problem gamblers and their loved ones. Its flagship Youth Outreach Programme “BigDeal” is expanding, and a new support service for young people will be launched in April 2020. The programme is designed to deliver education to young people on safe gambling choices over the next four years.

GamCare are recruiting for a Youth Outreach officers to promote, schedule and deliver this work and build strong regional networks around this work.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Establish the reputation of the GamCare Youth Outreach programme in youth work settings across regions
• Promote, arrange and deliver training sessions to youth-facing professionals (e.g. youth workers, teachers, social workers) in your region
• Promote, arrange and deliver young peoples’ workshops to 11-19 year olds in Hull and surrounding areas
• Maintain a network of local stakeholders
• Maintain accurate records and provide statistical information required to assist delivery and evaluation.
• Be a point of contact for people interested in GamCare’s young people’s projects in Hull and surrounding area

You should have previous experience working with young people aged 11-19 and delivering educative content to a variety of audiences.

The role will require delivery time in the specified region and the surrounding area, as well as administration done from home. 

You will form part of an enthusiastic team working and committed to supporting those affected by problem gambling across Great Britain, and work with a supportive a supportive line management team.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

To apply, please go onto the GamCare website and complete an application form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Survey.

Please note we do not accept CVs

GamCare is committed to processing your personal data fairly, lawfully and transparently in line with GDPR. For further information on GamCare’s recruitment privacy notice please refer to our website.

If you would like an acknowledgement that your application has been received, please ensure the application is attached and put the following subject in your email:

Job application: <name of vacancy> and name of region

Please note that if the subject is not correct, you may not receive a confirmation

Previous applicants need not apply

To discuss the role further please email Megan Pengelly (Programme Manager). Applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications is 5pm Thursday 30th January 2020

Interview dates: w/c 3rd February.

Interviews are scheduled to take place in Belfast/Leeds or remotely via video conference.

This year Myton needs to raise £9.2 million in voluntary income, and contributing towards this is the role of Trusts Officer. We have an exciting opportunity for an articulate individual to join our team writing bids in order to raise vital funds.

Working as part of the fundraising team, the Trusts Officer will research and produce tailored applications in order to access funds from trusts, foundations and grant funding bodies. This will require the ability to forge relationships to keep these groups updated about the work of Myton and the difference their support makes.

Reporting to the Partnerships Manager, this role will require excellent organisational skills in order to submit high quality applications within set timeframes, whilst striving towards achieving our own internal financial income targets.

If you think you have the required skills for this role and would like to make a difference and be part of a successful fundraising team then we’d love to hear from you.