Senior Adviser (Planning)

Our client is seeking an ambitious and capable Senior Planning Adviser who will play a leading role in shaping and communicating their policy on planning to respond to the fast-evolving planning policy landscape. This role presents an exciting opportunity during a unique period of significant reform in national planning policy alongside an important period of transition in the agricultural sector, where you will influence policy design and implementation to support farmers and growers represented by our client.

Working with a high degree of autonomy and resourcefulness, you will be responsible for developing their understanding on how existing and emerging planning policy may be shaped to drive a more profitable, productive and sustainable agricultural sector. As such, the candidate will be able to work creatively alongside colleagues and industry peers to develop planning policy solutions which are grounded in sound planning principles.

You will lead on the development and delivery of advice and guidance on identified rural planning policy issues to our members. The role will involve working closely with their policy specialists and colleagues within their regional offices and you will be required to develop and present briefing material to senior management, boards and key stakeholders. The successful candidate will need to be an effective networker, to ensure the impact of policy change is communicated swiftly and effectively to a range of different audiences both internal and external to our client.

Senior Adviser (Planning) Requirements:

You will be educated to degree level and hold either a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification in planning, rural economy or surveying. Knowledge of local and regional planning policy issues will be advantageous, as will experience of lobbying, promotion and advisory services.

This role will require frequent travel to meetings in London and throughout the UK and therefore the work location can be flexible within one of our regional offices. Due to current Covid-19 measures majority of meetings are conducted remotely.

Who are they?

They’re the voice of British farming, and their members are at the heart of what they do. On their behalf they lobby government and other stakeholders, develop policy and provide a range of frontline services.

Why join their team?

Working for them means working alongside great people, who are recognised for their knowledge and expertise and who will invest in your development. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (plus statutory bank holidays), National Employment Savings Trust pension scheme, a performance related pay award scheme, a range of discounts through their Benefits employee portal and subsidised staff restaurant.

Closing date: 1st November

Interview date: 13th November

Location: Stoneleigh HQ, Warwickshire

Starting salary: circa £38,138 per annum (negotiable dependant on experience)

Job type: Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week

Our client is an Equal Opportunities employer and values diversity.

You may have experience of the following: Policy Advisor, Membership Association, Environment, Farming, Agriculture, Rural Affairs, Planning Legislation, Lobbying, Farmer, Policy Officer, Planning Advisor, Planning Officer, etc

Ref: 94697

Location: When appropriate, Youth Futures would prefer that the Head of Policy is based at either our Birmingham or Leeds hub. However, we will not discount applications from candidates whose preference is to be based at our London hub. Please specify your preferred office location when applying

Reporting to: Director of Strategy and Innovation

The Youth Futures Foundation is a new, independent, not for profit organisation set up to tackle youth unemployment with a £90million endowment from the Reclaim Fund. We are looking for bold and impactful ways to help young people find and keep good jobs. There are over 750,000 young people not in education or employment in the UK. Young people are twice as likely to be unemployed than older adults in the labour market and BAME and disadvantaged young people disproportionately bear the brunt of it.

We are building an ‘empowerment foundation’ to identify practical solutions that work in a complex world yet are simple and cost effective enough to roll out across multiple locations, to reach as many young people as possible. To do this, we are now building our own inspiring team to help us achieve our vision.

As our Head of Policy you will work closely with the Director of Strategy & Innovation, the Head of Strategy, and other colleagues to support and contribute to YFF’s evidence-based policy work by the development and delivery of a cutting-edge policy agenda and stakeholder outreach strategy. You will identify and seize opportunities for influencing public policy at a national, local and regional level. You will be working in partnership with young people, employers, funders and government to collectively develop and champion effective approaches to bring about transformational change.

This is an exciting opportunity for an empowering leader to be at the core of the creation and delivery of the future-looking big ideas that will most transform youth employment over the next 10 years.

You will possess significant experience in a senior policy role in a relevant organisation, such as youth opportunities, employment support or a relevant government department with a demonstrable understanding of current key debates and priorities in the youth employment space. With the ability to remain politically neutral, you will have gained a deep understanding of the UK political environment and the operation of government in a policy or influencing role within a complex multi-stakeholder environment. You will also possess strong organisational, project management, report writing and influencing skills and given our collaborative approach, we are looking for a track record of solutions-oriented, convening and partnership working.

We are especially interested in hearing from individuals who are Black, Asian or from a minority ethnic background, and those who have lived experience that reflects the lives of the young people we are seeking to support. Whatever your background, if you have a personal mission that aligns with ours, and the ability to engage equally well with young people sat on the floor of a community centre as you do with business and government leaders in imposing board rooms, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For more information, please click on 'Apply'

The closing date is 11.59pm 1st November 2020.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys synthesising information and can use their influence and professional authority in varied situations. The Participant Suitability Manager will ensure we provide high quality guidance and support to participants on the Frontline programme, working closely with Frontline’s Programme Management team and Manager to ensure a smooth process. The role comprises three core areas:

Chairing panels

The participant suitability manager will chair participant suitability panels; fitness to practice panels and learning reviews. This vital role requires a social work qualification and experience of chairing complex meetings with a range of partners and professionals.

Managing 2 Selection Advisors and 1 Disability Selection Advisor

You will manage Frontline’s selection advisors who are based in various locations and hold accountability for advising teams on participants suitability for the Frontline programme.

Investigating participant complaints

Carry out investigations for complaints from or relating to participants. Speak to relevant parties, working alongside the compliance team to ensure timescales and process are followed.

Job Description – Family and Volunteer Co-ordinator

For an organiser/co-ordinator working to a senior worker, with their main focus on family support work.

Job Title: Home-Start Family and Volunteer Co-ordinator

Employer: Home-Start Birmingham North West

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Responsible to: Scheme Manager

Purposes of the job

• To contribute to the effective day to day operation of the scheme in accordance with the Home-Start Memorandum & Articles of Association, Home-Start,

 Standards & Methods of Practice, Home-Start Agreement and Quality Assurance Standards.

• To maintain high standards of practice in supporting families within the Home-Start model
• To ensure equality of opportunity, fairness and diversity in all aspects of the scheme’s work.
• Implement good safeguarding practice in all areas of work

Main Responsibilities

Supporting the work of the scheme

• Undertaking work as delegated by the senior member of staff to support the strategic management, development and future funding of the scheme.
• Supporting the implementation and review of all Home-Start policies and procedures.
• Complying with the scheme’s administration, monitoring and financial systems.
• Promoting the work of the scheme, as required by the Senior Worker
• Contributing to and supporting the development of the Home-Start network locally, regionally and nationally.

Support for families

• Receiving referrals and assessing needs of families.
• Attending Integrated allocation meetings
• Completing reports as directed by the scheme manager
• Introducing families to appropriate support.
• Ensuring support to families is reviewed at regular intervals and at the end of Home-Start support, in line with current Home-Start guidance
• To undertake designated responsibilities to safeguard and promote children’s welfare.

Managing Volunteers

• Recruiting, selecting and preparing suitable volunteers.
• Matching and introducing volunteers to families.
• Contribute as directed to the delivery of the Home-Start preparation course in full and to a high standard to all prospective volunteers
• Providing support, supervision and initial and on-going training opportunities for volunteers.

Working in Partnership

• Ensuring appropriate liaison with referrers and other professionals
• Networking appropriately within the community.

The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.

Contract Type: Maternity Cover - 12 months 

Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Location:  You will be based in Birmingham however due to COVID-19, you will be working from home for the foreseeable future.

We are looking for a competent and reliable HR Coordinator to join our focused, yet fun HR Services team at the beginning of January, on a 12-month fixed-term basis!

You will provide a timely, efficient and effective HR service to all colleagues in the Trust as well as anyone externally, so it is vital you have a strong customer service focus, with a commitment to delivering results.

If you have proven experience of working in an HR Shared Services team delivering HR employee lifecycle support – we want to hear from you!

For more information, please go to the job description.

Please know that whilst we will shortlist the most qualified people for the role, we ask everyone for a supporting statement (also known as cover letter). If you think you could do the role, but don’t have all the desirable experience, we would still love to see an application from you.

Why we need HR Coordinators:

This year we aim to support more than 70,000 young people through a range of proven programmes, with three in four achieving a positive outcome.

We have a bold ambition to extend the reach and impact of our work and help one million more young people transform their lives over the next ten years.  Our job is to inspire them, support them and release their potential, so that they can thrive and society can prosper. 

We will focus on innovation, to ensure we adapt and remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.  We owe it to ourselves and the young people we serve, to do the best work of our lives and to help give them an increasing stake in our economy and society. They are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days of annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, you can work hours to fit in with, school hours or care arrangements for example and you can also work from home.
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Benefits platform!Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
• The Trust will contribute 5%of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The Prince’s Trust Awards, active events etc.
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)

Here at The Prince's Trust, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives is the right thing to do.

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are Disability Confident employer. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT NOW (Network of Women), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBT Network). For more information, click here.

The Prince's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

A NOTE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:

We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We'll be in touch directly if we need you!

Req ID: 523

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Policy Team

Contract Duration: 12 months

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

We are looking for an outstanding person to recruit for the position of Principal Policy Manager at Citizens Advice for a fixed term of 12 months.  The Consumer and Public Services team tries to change policy by tackling practical problems. In recent years, we’ve done this by:

• Helping reduce the bills paid by loyal and vulnerable customers in essential markets by £1bn
• Persuade regulators to introduce a cap on certain high cost credit products which have reduced bills by £60m
• Lobbied for the introduction of a ban on letting fees, which has saved renters £13m a month

Our team is now at the forefront of the organisation’s advocacy response to the coronavirus pandemic. You'll work on the big issues facing people across England and Wales today, joining a team with a track record of achieving change.​​​​​​​

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

The National Citizens Advice Operates from offices in England and Wales, with 5 regional offices based in Cardiff, London, Birmingham, Leeds, and Liverpool, therefore all successful applicants must be based within England or Wales.

Are you organised and highly motivated with a passion for supporting people with visual impairments and other complex needs?

Focus Birmingham has a new opportunity for a talented Income Generation Officer with the skills to help us raise the vital funds we need to provide the services we deliver for the people we support.

We are looking for a team player with a track record of delivering significant sources of income for restricted, capital and unrestricted core funds, achieving financial targets.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Delivery of income generation KPIs achieving financial targets

• Previous experience of working within an charitable income generation role

• Successful writing of detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines

• Production of timely progress and impact reports for funders

• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with supporters

• Support of a wide range of income generation programmes

• Writing detailed and accurate project based applications to secure funding within strict deadlines

• Production of progress and impact reports for funders

• Sector knowledge for the researching of new funding opportunities

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders

• Support of income generation programmes

You will be a pro-active self-starter and adept at working collaboratively across the sector, the organisation, and with our extensive network. You will be an excellent communicator, able to prioritise tasks, have exemplary attention to detail as well as being highly organised to manage individual projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a high calibre candidate with income generation experience to join a friendly and talented team and support our vital work.

If this is sounds like the role for you then apply today.

To apply

Please download and complete an application form or alternatively upload your CV and personal statement and submit using the link below. .

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification provided.

The closing date to apply for this position is 27th September 2020. Due to the high number of applications received in the past, if you are among the qualified candidates you will be contacted within approximately 2 weeks of the vacancy closing to attend an interview.

About us

Focus Birmingham is a specialist charity providing expert support, advice and information to anyone in the Birmingham area affected by sight loss or other complex disabilities.

Focus Birmingham is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of race, colour, age, gender, sexuality or disability.