IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally-based independent information, advice and casework support to the families of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). 

We are looking for a Volunteer Services Manager to take lead responsibility for the day-to-day running of our volunteer programme. Volunteers are at the heart of what IPSEA does and we are looking for someone to develop and implement a strategy for recruiting, training and retaining sufficient volunteers to deliver IPSEA’s SEND law helplines and SEND Tribunal casework support service.

The role will involve:

• developing and implementing systems for monitoring volunteer activity and service levels to ensure the effective delivery and development of IPSEA’s volunteer work programme
• developing policies, procedures and guidance for IPSEA volunteers, and
• providing information, advice, support and coaching to IPSEA volunteers and working to ensure our volunteers feel heard, valued and appreciated.

The role is home-based with occasional visits to the IPSEA office in Saffron Walden, Essex (once the office reopens). It calls for someone with significant experience of developing, implementing and evaluating volunteer programmes.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

PAPYRUS is the national UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people.

DESIGNATION Administration Officer (London)

HOURS               36 per week (some planned unsocial hours)

SALARY SCP Range 4 - 6 (£18,426 - £19,171) + 17.5% London weighting
+ 5% pension contribution

LOCATION London Office

RESPONSIBLE TO Regional Manager (London)

PURPOSE OF POST

To provide administrative support to PAPYRUS’ London office in particular, responding, monitoring and recording all enquiries, assisting in preparation for training courses, events and workshops, supporting and working closely with other Team Members.  The post offers an exciting opportunity to learn and develop new knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas. As a small team in a growing organisation, team members are expected to be flexible, reliable, and hard-working, to be a team player able to use initiative and seek solutions when required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Regional Manager, PAPYRUS Staff and Volunteers, Board of Trustees; and PAPYRUS Press Office

Please read through the job description and person specificationon our website in full before applying. Once completed please send your application form to our HR department. Please do not send your CV as this will not be considered as part of your application.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding and requires all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, an enhanced DBS check is required for this appointment.

PAPYRUS is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from black and ethnic minority candidates due to under representation within our organisation.

Join our enthusiastic and dedicated team at Swindon City of Sanctuary in a new role as Schools Project Co-ordinator extending our successful FAB! (Family Activity Boxes) Project which was part of our Covid-19 response.

The FABs Extensions Project, funded by The Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, will bring together schools and families seeking sanctuary (refugees and asylum seekers), through literacy and oracy, art and craft, games and puzzles; in collaboration with local libraries and new Family Literacy developments in Swindon.

You will be working within our Schools' team alongside our brilliant Schools' volunteers who have a wealth of experience within the education sector.

Swindon City of Sanctuary seeks to build a culture of welcome, inclusion and support for everyone in Swindon, with a focus on those seeking sanctuary.

Summary of Role

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

Based in London, the Safeguarding Coordinator will be a technical lead on safeguarding and children’s safety, delivering high quality, accessible and reliable support, guidance and capacity to humanitarian response teams, Country Offices and UK Headquarters as we further develop our safeguarding protocols, procedures and education plans.

The post holder will 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.

About the Role

The main responsibilities of this role will be to:

1. Help and support UK and Country Office Safeguarding Focal Points and staff to establish and develop local child safeguarding networks to support local implementation.
2. Support UK and Country Safeguarding Focal Points and Investigation Officers to improve child and vulnerable adults safeguarding practice. Share best practice and wider learning from these experiences across the organisation.
3. Design and deliver a suite of mandatory core training workshops/training programme as part of the continuous learning and development of employees, trustees, volunteers and those engaged with Muslim Aid.
4. Lead on Child Safeguarding Incident reports and investigations with the support of local Country Office Child Safeguarding Officers and Focal Points.
5. Apply critical analysis to ensure that we meet and exceed our commitment to building a safe environment for children, vulnerable adults and all those connected to Muslim Aid.
6. Review/adapt Muslim Aid’s Global Safeguarding policy and procedures, reporting mechanisms, risk registers and other procedures that are managed/supervised by UK and Country Office teams and partners.

About You

To be successful in this role:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent level of qualification.
2. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
3. Experience of working with children in international development and humanitarian settings.
4. Experience of child protection/child safeguarding practice within developing countries.
5. Proven experience designing, facilitating and evaluating safety and safeguarding training in different cultural and organisational contexts.
6. Knowledge and experience of Incident investigation and post-investigation evaluation and learning
7. Willingness and ability to travel independently and work within challenging environments, sometimes at short notice. 

Why you should Apply

If you are passionate about protecting children and vulnerable adults and have the desire to work for an organisation that wants to make the world a safer place, then this role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Safeguarding Coordinator.

If you are interested in this role and have the relevant skills, knoweledge and experience please ensure that you review the job description by clicking the apply via website icon below. 

NOTE: We do not accept CVs you must complete the application form fully.

We will review your application and see if you are a good fit for the position, and for us. Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to contact everyone so if you are selected to continue to the interview process, we will be in contact with you.

Looking for an exciting Trustee role where you can make a real difference?

At Talkback we enable everyone with autism or a learning disability to lead the fulfilling lives that they want and to actively contribute to their local community.

Our organisation began 22 years ago to provide people with a learning disability with a voice that was listened to.  Now we are a highly successful organisation that delivers a wide range of projects, diversifying and developing over the years in response to the changing needs of people with a learning disability as well as the requirements of local and national government and legislation. We work primarily across Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes and Reading.

Talkback has adapted and survived through difficult financial times and through the current pandemic, ensuring that the people we work with continue to be supported using new and innovative ways to offer services.

We are now looking for new trustees from a business and a social care background with skills in risk management, marketing and/or technology.  Board meetings are held  4 times per year with an additional session to review our strategy. Most Board members will also be members of one of our sub-committees and all Board members are invited to attend activities like our drama productions or sports sessions. You will be offered a full Induction into the organisation and appropriate training.

If you are interested in this voluntary role, please contact Monica Vicol by following the 'Apply here' button.

Closing date: Wednesday 9th December 

Interviews to be arranged at a mutually convenient time

Safeguarding Statements

‘Talkback is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults with care and support needs and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.’

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS) and references. Successful applicants will also have to complete a Fit and Proper Person’s Declaration.

 Summary of Role

We are seeking to recruit three Trustees with professional backgrounds in either Legal, Business Change/Transformation and International Programmes for a duration 3 years.  As well as two Co-opted members with professional background in either Finance (for the Finance & Audit Committee), and Safeguarding (for the People & Culture Committee) for a duration one year. 

The Trustee and Co-opted member is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Board with the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of the charity’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.   

About the Role

 The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

• Giving strategic direction to the charity; setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets 
• Agreeing key strategic principles and policies and, when required, procedures for agreeing ad-hoc, exceptional, matters which fall outside established policy provisions 
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities 
• Ensuring the charity acts within the constraints of its constitution;  
• Safeguarding Muslim Aid’s good name and values;  
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is at the highest possible standard;  
• Guarding the long-term ability to advance the charity’s objectives, holding its assets in trust for the benefit of current and future beneficiaries;  
• Maintaining oversight of the charity’s fundraising 
• Ensure the financial stability, effective and efficient administration of the charity, reviewing and approving financial strategies and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure the organisation is in good financial health;  
• Manage risk (legal, security, reputational) and determine risk appetite;  
• Protect and manage the property of the charity;  
• Monitor the human resource and organisational development strategies and their implementation 

About You

To be successful in this role:

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship   
• Direct experience of operating within the voluntary and community sector organisations as a trustee 
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Strategic vision  
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/change management.  
• Legislative and operating framework for charities/voluntary and community sector organisations 
• Knowledge of the principles of corporate governance 
• Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions and values 

Why you should Apply

By becoming a Trustee or Co-opted member, you have the opportunity to not just talk about how charities should be run but rather do something about it yourself. The role allows you to utilise your skills and make the changes you want to see. By joining Muslim Aid, you have the opportunity to work towards a cause that you feel passionate about and be a part of something special.  

If you are interested in either of these roles, please review the information pack  before applying which you can find on our website by clicking on the apply on website option below. 

December 2020

Beacon is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults.  This role is subject to satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check with Beacon Counselling

A new opportunity to work for Beacon Counselling

Employment status Employee (Annualised hours)

Pay £16.30 per hour

Pension Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution

Hours 13 hours per week

Holiday entitlement             Term time hours (holiday entitlement rolled up into hourly rate)

Contract Permanent (subject to references, satisfactory DBS check, and probationary period)

Beacon Counselling is a registered charity that exists to improve mental health and well-being for all. Beacon provides counselling to children and young people at various schools throughout Greater Manchester. As part of our continued development as a charity we are recruiting to add another counsellor to our growing CYP team providing counselling to pupils at a number of schools across Greater Manchester.

Working closely the Children’s Service Manager, CSM assistant and counselling colleagues, you will play a vital role in Beacon’s commitment to delivering high quality mental health services. As well as being a skilled therapist, you will have a passion for improving the mental health of children and young people and able to act as an ambassador for Beacon within the school. You will be comfortable delivering presentations as part of school assemblies and also providing formal support to some staff within schools.

We are looking for someone who is motivated to succeed through working autonomously and with others, has high standards of work, and is passionate about seeing the best outcomes for clients, ensuring Beacon builds on its success in helping others. Beacon would like to achieve greater diversity in all areas of our workforce and particularly want to encourage people from minority backgrounds to apply.  If you are unsure about applying then please contact us directly and we will answer your questions.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the voluntary sector, and who likes working in a busy and thriving environment.

If you would like to apply then please read all of the attached information and return an application form

Application deadline: 10:00 on Wednesday 16th December

Interview day: Monday 21st December

In the current period of lockdown, we will only accept applications submitted electronically to Interviews will be conducted either via video link or a COVID-secure face-to-face setting, so you will need to be available and able to take part in this.

Eikon is a national award-winning Surrey based charity providing support to some of the county’s most vulnerable young people and their families. The organisation founded 25 years ago, has grown significantly in recent years and has a proud record of transforming the lives of young people.

This is a great opportunity to take on a leading role in a dynamic and professional team, and is pivotal to our plans to help more children and young people who need our support to tackle significant challenges in their lives.

As part of a senior team committed to continuous improvement, your key responsibilities will include:

·  Ensure that voices of children and young people are heard across the organisation and impact decision making  at every level

·  Providing leadership, giving expert advice, support, and guidance, with a results and solution focused approach

·   Inspire and develop the team to deliver safe, high quality, transformational services

·   Lead in developing Eikon’s Research & Insight Strategy to maximise the impact of Eikon’s services and drive innovation and growth

·   Represent and champion Eikon’s services to key stakeholders and external audiences

You will have:

· Proven experience and achievement in senior management positions, preferably in the charity sector

· Extensive experience of working within a youth services, education, social care or equivalent setting, in particular leading service delivery for young people

·Highly developed presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills to inspire, influence and empower people

·Strong evidence of strategic thinking, effective planning and decision making, delivering plans to budget and on  time, measuring and evaluating service performance, and managing people to achieve objectives and improve services

Quaggy Development Trust (QDT) is a Charitable Trust organisation based on the borders of Greenwich and Lewisham delivering services through nurseries, children’s centres and a café.

Formed in 2003, we have demonstrated consistent growth, with annual income in excess of £2.2 million, total funds of over £2 million, and 60+ dedicated employees.

We are looking for a fully qualified Finance Director to report to, and work closely with, the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management, active development and support of organisational strategy, and monitoring systems, controls and grant proposals to secure and maintain the long-term health of the Charity. You will lead the reporting and analysis of all financial information and will develop and implement recommendations aimed at delivering the most cost effective outcomes consistent with the Charity’s constitution.

You must be a fully qualified member of a recognised UK (or equivalent) professional accounting body (defined as CCAB or CIMA). Previous experience in the charity sector would be an advantage but not essential.

The position is part-time, working 1 - 2 days per week. Salary range (based on full-time earnings) is £46,151 to £57,479 per annum. Some evening and occasional Saturday working will be required.

Quaggy Development Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding, and promotes the welfare and confidentiality of all service users. If successful, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 4th January 2021

Previous applicants need not apply.

Key responsibilities

Tasks will vary from week-to-week depending on priorities, but regular tasks will include:

Line management

• Provide effective monthly line management to up to 3 employees
• Line Management tasks will include; coaching and performance development, probation reviews, 1:1’s, supervisions, team meetings, annual appraisals, development plans, identifying training opportunities/needs and responding to ad-hoc support requests.
• Ensure staff understand and follow organisation and department policies and processes, including prompt and accurate completion of assessments and other administrative tasks.
• Ensure excellence in the recruitment, training and ongoing support of volunteer counsellors including organising an annual volunteer development calendar and a celebration event.
• Work to implement and embed new HR handbook and associated policies
• Work to implement service agreements
• Support the Service Director as the day to day operational arm of the organisation

Service day to day management

• Coordinate, manage and lead a safe, professional and accessible suite of services  
• Develop and review appropriate contracts, policies and procedures, including referral, cancellation, assessment, financial and administrative procedures
• Support the implementation of internal digital transformation – a new CMS is being installed and this post would be one of a few system champions identified
• Ensure the organisational team carries out the following duties:

• Client access channels are responded to immediately with appropriate information;
• Support the administrative process for allocation and booking in clients for assessments;
• Support the process for administrative aspects of allocate/book in clients to suitable counsellors
• Oversight of the waiting lists
• Ensure service outcomes and outputs are effectively monitored and evaluated and prepare service statistics monthly.
• Respond to information requests from staff, clients or external organisations efficiently in a timely manner.
• Keep bookings/diaries/room allocations up to date and keeps clients informed of where they are within any waiting lists (if appropriate).

• Hold regular team meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications in association with clinical colleagues
• Ensure Somerset Counselling Centre retains organisational membership of BACP alongside clinical colleagues
• Ensure all clients have terms and conditions of service/agreements/contracts signed and signed GDPR consents are also in place
• Ensure that the counsellor’s ‘agreement of services’ are kept up to date, that all counsellors have clearly explained the terms and conditions of service to clients who have signed the relevant administration forms and have agreed to have their fees collected as agreed. 
• Support the finance co-ordinator to manage income from counselling clients either via card, charity checkout or similar and ensure all money fees are kept surely and banked where appropriate.
• Monitor all client records are kept in line with all Somerset Counselling Centre GDPR policies and procedures. 

Business Management

• Work with the business plan to implement business as usual growth trajectory
• Manage sales and marketing requirements including meeting new client targets and social media presence and management daily
• Work with the Clinical Lead and Service Director to manage the services across the organisation effectively and in line with organisational values and performance KPI’s within the dashboard.
• Continuously develop and implement a business plan and a sustainable business model for our counselling services to thrive
• Attend and participate in any reviews of project work
• Monitor grants and collect evidence against KPI’s for end of grant/funding reports and evaluations – write up reports in collaboration with Service Director.
• To interpret performance and impact data and be responsible for reporting against service targets to the Service Director as and when required.
• To continually drive enhancements to operational effectiveness and maximise outcomes against targets from service delivery.
• To support the Service Director to mobilise new services in line with agreed project plans.
• To pro-actively develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders in order to improve and develop service provision for people with mental health needs.

Financial Management

• Offset any gaps/shortfalls in counselling income generation forecasts by writing, or assisting in writing bids, for grants and trusts fundraising and meet annual targets to be able to support low cost counselling increases
• Manage the counselling budget, including forecasts and income targets; collaborating with the Operations and Finance coordinator, and Service Director as required.
• Client fee generation; working with the Senior Clinical team ensuring all counsellors follow protocols and adhere to policies regarding fees.
• To work with the Service Director and Service Delivery Manager to ensure sound day to day financial management and work within agreed operational budgets; contributing to the annual budgeting cycle.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure Safeguarding is maintained within services and monitored
• Ensure GDPR and Health and Safety policies are updated and implemented
• Premises compliance and fit for purpose is maintained
• Support the mandatory online training modules for safeguarding, information governance and record keeping as minimum for all and report on compliance
• To support the Clinical team or Service Director to draft and update operational policies when required and ensure a consistent approach throughout the organisation.
• Ensure that client complaints are investigated and dealt with appropriately in association with the Service Director

Service User Involvement

• To ensure high levels of meaningful service user involvement in service provision; responding to the needs of service users locally.
• Ensure bi-annual service users satisfaction surveys are undertaken and end of counselling client feedback collated.
• Review client evaluation and feedback to maintain and improve provision of service. 
• Use client evaluation as evidence of efficacy of service for funding opportunities.

Organisational

• Attend meetings and action tasks as appropriate.
• Represent Somerset Counselling Centre at external meetings as agreed with the Service Director
• Work alongside line managed staff; establishing proactive working relationships
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure operational issues are co-managed effectively
• Assist the Service Director to produce quarterly Operations reports for the Board of Trustees.
• Keep the Service Director fully informed of matters relating to operational delivery.

• To support the Service Director in the delivery of the organisational strategy with the aim of ensuring the sustainability of Somerset Counselling Centre

Overall

• Contribute to team meetings, counsellor meetings with both staff and volunteers to collaborate, discuss and agree upon any required changes to service specifications and communications
• Attend elements of Trustee meetings if required
• Confident and positive representations of self and SCC externally to promote the work of psychodynamic therapy
• Undertake such duties not included in the job description relevant to the level of role as reasonably discussed with clinical lead and service director
• On occasions this might involve out of core hours working and a willingness to work flexibly

Person specification

The person specification seeks to define a person most likely to be suited to the job of Somerset Counselling Centre: Business Manager.  Candidates are required to meet all the essential conditions and requirements listed (E) and the majority of the desired requirements (D). Please refer to these conditions and requirements in your supporting statement that accompanies your application as they will be used to help select candidates for interview.

Conditions

• Positively supports the aims and work of the Somerset Counselling Centre (E)

Qualifications and experience

• Recognised management qualification (Diploma) or equivalent and up to date experience of 5 years (E)
• Significant safeguarding experience (E)
• Sales (income generating) experience (E)
• Marketing experience and newer digital platforms (E)
• Experience of managing budgets (or other similar budgets) including annual budget forecasts and planning income targets. (E)
• Experience of bid writing/ applying for grant funding from Trust and Foundations and/or local Council funding pots. (E)
• Experience of delivering talks and presentations. (D)
• Significant experience of managing, motivating, developing and training staff/volunteers (E)
• Developing and implementing policy and procedure. (E)
• Compiling and interpreting performance data and reporting against service targets. (E)
• Successful track record in planning and project management. (D)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and empathy for the issues facing people with mental health problems. (E)
• Knowledge of the day-to-day application of relevant legislation e.g. GDPR, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, HR Practice. (E)
• Knowledge of BID writing or equivalent ability (E)
• Knowledge of sales and marketing

Skills/attributes/abilities

• Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. (E)
• Skilled in promotion and communications around sales/income generation campaigns including; new digital platforms externally social media, website management and production of leaflets and posters. (D)
• Commitment to service user involvement and able to work with service user groups to develop this.  (E)
• Is committed to working to create equal opportunities for all people (E)
• Commitment to working within the policies of Somerset Counselling Centre including equal opportunities and confidentiality. (E)
• Positive attitude, passionate about working for Somerset Counselling Centre and able to inspire people to higher levels of performance. (E)
• Team player and able to form positive, professional relationships with staff at all levels. (E)
• Able to work effectively with external stakeholders and the Board of Trustees. (E)
• Creative approach in identifying appropriate opportunities to take Somerset Counselling Centre forward. (D)
• Strong organisational skills and able to take control of own workload and meet deadlines. (E)
• Confident in challenging poor performance assertively, constructively and successfully. (E)
• High professional standards and the ability to communicate these clearly to others. (E)
• IT literate to aid communication and analysis of data. E.g. Excel formatting/formulas word tables/publications and use of Microsoft Teams. Work with a CMS essential (E)
• Willing to undertake training and development. (E)
• Access to own vehicle with appropriate licence and insurance

We are looking for someone with passion and drive to lead and develop a new Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation in Haringey.

About the organisation:

The Board of Trustees are looking for someone with the drive and vision to lead the organisation through a period of significant development, growth, and challenges. 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, we hope 2021 will be a springboard to launch Disability Action Haringey as an organisation which provides disabled people with life opportunities of their choice. This post will be offered on a fixed term contract for a period of 18 months with a possible extension dependent on securing funding. The successful candidate will be a person with lived experience of disability and the ability to establish DAH as an organisation who deliver innovative and sustainable services.

Disability Action Haringey is in the early stages of development we have secured Charity registration and will be operating as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. As a user-led pan-disability Deaf and Disabled Peoples Organisation delivering services, the Trustees are passionate in ensuring Haringey becomes a more inclusive borough where disabled people are seen for their valuable contribution to society and where disabled people have the same life time opportunities as non-disabled people.

About the role:

This is a new role in a newly formed organisation. As CEO you will be expected to:

• Work with the Trustees to develop a business plan for the next 3-5 years
• Manage the day to day operations including recruiting your team
• Securing additional funding to ensure the organisation’s success beyond the initial 18 months.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a new organisation and make a real difference.

How To apply

Stage 1

Download the application pack and application form from CharityJob website. Your completed application form should give clear evidence, with examples, of how you meet all parts of the Person Specification. 

The closing date for applications is midday, Monday 14th December 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and unfortunately, we regret we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted.  If applicants have not heard from us after four weeks, they can assume that, unfortunately, they have not been selected for interview.

Both stage 2 and stage 3 of the interview process will be conducted virtually on Microsoft Teams.

Stage 2 will take place week commencing 4th January 2021. Those candidates selected will be asked to deliver a presentation.

Stage 3 will take place week commencing 11th January 2021. Candidates successful at stage 2 will be asked to attend a virtual panel interview.

Stage 4

The successful candidate will be offered the position of Chief Executive Officer, subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Disability Action Haringey is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality, and diversity amongst our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.

We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all Disability Action Haringey employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make sure Wellgate Community Farm remains a vibrant and important community resource for our local area. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the farm, including managing the staff team, responsibility for volunteers and overseeing the running of farms projects, activities and events. 

We are looking for someone who is passionate about farming and the natural environment and has experience of animal husbandry. They will also have experience of people management, the ability to work with people of all ages and abilities and the desire to enthuse and help them grow as individuals at the farm.

We need someone who is client/customer focused and can ensure that the farm is a safe, welcoming and enjoyable place for people to visit. They will need an awareness and understanding of Health & Safety, safeguarding and the legal responsibilities of running a community project and an open farm.

The post holder will also require a full driving license.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Please contact farm for a full job description and details of how to apply.

With child poverty on the rise, we are looking for incredible people to help us grow our work, helping us reach every child who needs us.

Could this be you?

Key duties include: 

• Project Management of our holiday club for 8- 12 year olds.
• Running young leaders groups across High Schools.
• Overseeing the delivery of free shoes, coats and learning resources to children and young people in need. 
• Managing relationships with key staff across our partner schools, organisations and community.
• Supporting the development of our training centre. 

If you fit the following criteria, we think you will love this role. 

Experience

• Working with children and/or young people. 
• Planning and delivering high quality projects/events or activities. 
• Managing volunteers or staff.

Knowledge

• Level 1 safeguarding children and young people.
• Knowledge of UK child poverty.
• Knowledge of UK schooling system.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Able to take responsibility for several challenging tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Able to think creatively and find unique ways to solve problems. 

For more information please download attachments or visit our website. 

Treasurer / Trustee position

                                                                                 
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.

As a Trustee, you will be joining at an exciting time as we rollout our new right-based model of rehabilitation and scale up our work to re-vitalise an effective anti-torture movement in the UK.

We are especially proud of our survivor activism programme which is leading the way internationally in amplifying the voice of torture survivors and making sure they are central to the prevention of torture and protection of survivors.

This is an opportunity to help shape and steer Freedom from Torture, and to support and make a real difference to torture survivors and our committed community of staff, volunteers and supporters.

We are looking for a Treasurer who understands and cares about Freedom from Torture’s charitable aims. You will also understand good governance and what the role of a non-executive Trustee involves.

You need to be a qualified accountant with experience in financial management and controls including audit and risk in a charity context. The successful appointee will chair our new Finance, Governance and Audit Committee

We would be delighted to hear from you if you share our passion for the care and rights of torture survivors.

For more information about Freedom from Torture, please look at our website.

To request an information pack, please email Megan Fletcher or if you would like an informal discussion with the Chair, please contact Megan Fletcher, Executive Assistant to the CEO – email address on Freedom from Torture jobs page, in the first instance.

To view the role description and person specification, please click the link provided.

To apply, you will need to submit a CV and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role and state why you wish to be a Treasurer at Freedom from Torture.  

Freedom from Torture is committed to exemplary safeguarding practice and we require an enhanced DBS check for this role.

Applications are encouraged to be sent in as quickly as possible, so as not to miss out on this opportunity.

Freedom from Torture is striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for modelling our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion and we welcome applications for this role from people who also have direct experience of torture, a refugee background and/or who come from other under-represented groups.