Do you want to play a key role in an organisation which stands up for children? Join us as a Senior Evidence and Learning Adviser and help us to generate the evidence that will unlock our understanding of the ways in which can reduce the impact of poverty on children’s lives and support their early learning outcomes.

Every child has the right to ensure that their basic needs are met, and to receive the encouragement and help which enables them to reach their full potential. The greatest barrier to this in the UK is poverty and inequality. Our mission is to secure a sustainable reduction in the number of children growing up in poverty and work to narrow the early learning gap between those children and their better off peers.

We believe this future is possible. It requires more money to be put back into the pockets of parents and carers, decent jobs, more opportunities for young children to play and learn, and policies and services which centre children and families’ needs, reduce discrimination, and that are designed to help children to flourish by preventing difficulties at the earliest possible stage: in pregnancy, at birth, in the crucial first 1,001 days of life and throughout childhood.

We work closely with the communities we aim to support. We recognise their diversity and strengths as well as the challenges they face, and we aim to reflect their diversity and experiences in our UK staff team.

The UK Evidence and Learning team generates evidence that enables us to secure changes to policy and practice, in every nation of the United Kingdom. Through our work, we demonstrate what is effective in improving lives for children and families; we collect evidence directly from children and families to help us understand how current practice affects their lives; we develop and test promising, sustainable interventions in communities; and we gather and synthesise evidence from local partners, organisations in our sector, and academia. We draw on all this learning to work with colleagues to influence decision-makers and advocate for policy and practice change, with and on behalf of families.

As a Senior Evidence and Learning Adviser, you will:

• Develop strategies for generating evidence and learning, especially focussing on qualitative research, participatory practice and other open research and intelligence gathering approaches.
• Undertake primary research and evaluation, analysis and evidence syntheses.
• Support teams to implement evidence strategies, building their capacity and confidence to support evidence and learning practice and ensuring that the approaches put in place are rigorous and practical.
• Support teams in developing and using theories of change and outcomes frameworks.
• Capture and disseminate our data and learning.

To be successful you will:

• Hold expertise in evaluation and evidence generation across a wide range of methods, although we are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a strong technical background leading qualitative, ethnographic, innovation and participatory research practice.
• Have experience of and be confident in undertaking evaluation and research with both children and families and with marginalised groups.
• Hold expertise in learning and improvement methodologies and have experience of using data and evidence for improvement.
• Hold strong analytical skills, be able to interpret complex data and make it meaningful to others.
• Be adept at developing relationships and working with a wide range of individuals, teams and in different policy and practice contexts.
• Be a confident and experienced user of data analysis software, such as Nvivo or Atlas.ti

Diversity & Inclusion 
To help us attract and encourage applications from a wide range of people, we are holding an open information session so that you can find out more about working at Save the Children, the UK Impact team and our vision and mission for children in the UK.

Save the Children UK is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work both external and internal. We strive to be an inclusive employer and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

At Save the Children we are committed to the safeguarding and protection of children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work with children are recruited to work for us. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure.

If you share our belief in the power of children, join the fight. It takes relentless determination, creativity, and a commitment to real change. Because every child should be able to make their mark on their world and help to build a better future. We look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Business Development

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.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We are seeking a fundraiser with significant expertise and experience in developing strategic corporate partnerships that deliver positive outcomes for beneficiaries and generate income. This is a new role overseeing a small but growing team, and it presents a fantastic opportunity for you to develop and deliver Citizens Advice's strategy in this area. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in the wider Income Generation department, which is dedicated to supporting the long-term sustainability of the Citizens Advice service. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with our network of local Citizens Advice, as well as with multidisciplinary teams across the organisation. 

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.

Senior Business Development Officer

(Ref:  SUS3111)

£27,528 per annum 

37.5 hours per week – we welcome requests for flexible working

Base: Flexible – Cardiff/ Home- Based

Initial home working may be expected due to office closures during current C19 restrictions

About Sustrans

Our vision and mission have never been more relevant. 

Across the UK, governments are pledging investment and action on walking and cycling.

We are working together to make a real difference - creating places where everyone can live and travel happily and healthily, and where nobody is excluded.

Our work wouldn’t be possible without the commitment and dedication of our colleagues.

We are proud of our employee net promoter score, being in the top 20% of all employers across all sectors in the UK, due to our energised, friendly and motivated workforce.

Join Sustrans today and help us get things done, together

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Business Development Officer who is passionate about sustainability to help us identify funding opportunities and develop proposals and competitive tenders.

In your role, you will take a creative and innovative approach to work, developing new ideas, writing engaging applications for funding and continually working to improve the quality and competitiveness of bids.

About You

We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders and the experience to develop strong relationships.

You will have experience of preparing successful funding bids and competitive tenders, working with others to identify new opportunities and prepare information such as project plans.

In return we can offer you genuine flexibility around working patterns. We embrace values-driven and inclusive leadership and we listen and make time for innovation through our people-centred culture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small team where you can make a big impact and where we value the contribution and expertise of everyone.

Interviews

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Friday 5 March 2021.  Interviews will take place via MS Teams on Thursday 18 March 2021.

Should Sustrans receive an overwhelming number of applications for this vacancy, the decision may be taken to close it earlier than the advertised closing date, so please ensure your application is submitted as soon as possible.

To apply, please complete our online application form. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.

We actively encourage applications from people from all parts of the community, particularly those from groups that are under-represented in our staff team. Currently, this includes people who identify as having a disability, and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups.

Flexible location - Fixed term maternity cover contract for a period of 14 months from April 2021

The role

The role is maternity cover during a key period of cross-organisational activity for the Digital Product team. Expected outcomes for this period include the development of a new website for Breast Cancer Now, and a related project to ensure cookie compliance across all our websites and apps.

The Head of Digital Product leads on the development and management of digital platforms, website content and technology.

The role will manage the Digital Product team, who work on website projects, digital services and apps, and support the delivery of content for these, including but not limited to health tools and products, ecommerce systems and fundraising campaigns.

The role will work with the Associate Director, Digital and Strategic Insight to deliver a digital product and content strategy for the charity, including the development of new digital products to achieve marketing and organisational objectives. 

The role manages two Digital Product Managers and the Digital Content Manager.

About you

At this key time for the Digital Product team, you will have demonstrable experience delivering large-scale website development projects using Agile methodologies.

You are a collaborative and effective communicator, with a track record of engaging internal stakeholders and managing multiple external agencies. You’re as comfortable managing teams and working with colleagues using remote working platforms such as Microsoft Teams and Slack as you are in an office environment.

You have a strong understanding of digital product management and digital content management and production, with direct experience in the development and maintenance of websites.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Please note that whilst Breast Cancer Now is following Government guidelines regarding working from home, this role will be based in your chosen office and the expectation is that once restrictions are eased that the post holder will be based within this office for the majority of the time. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Monday 8 March 2021 at 9:00am

Interview date Friday 12 March 2021

An exciting temp to perm opportunity for a Support Services Team Manager has arisen to join an amazing women's charity. This fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls.

Main duties:
Manage a multi-faceted team of Independent Personal Assistant's.
Promote and support effective team working through good communication and regular team meetings.
Responsible for day-to-day operation of staff.
Work closely with the other Team Managers, Services Manager and Director to ensure quality of service at all times.
Provide accurate management information as and when required.
Provide regular formal case management and supervision of staff.
Participate in the senior management team's strategic development.
Ensure all staff members receive an induction and are aware of all policies and
procedures.
Identify and implement ongoing continuous service improvement
Contribute the development of training plans for staff and policy and procedures for the organisation.
Responsible for identifying recruitment needs.
Facilitate staff development, including mentoring, delivering training, facilitating regular team meetings, observing practice etc.
Ensure that Health & Safety procedures within all premises are maintained.
Review and authorise risk assessments.
Act as the first point of contact for all queries around support issues.
Ensure adequate provision of services for all women, children and young people accessing the service.
To respond to service user complaints.
Adhere to the organisation's child protection policies and procedures.
Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for service users.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, apply online toady!

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Policy Team

Interview date: w/c 8 March 2021

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 are looking for an outstanding person to recruit for the position of Principal Policy Manager, Energy Company Performance and Monitoring at Citizens Advice for a fixed term of 12 months. 

We’re an organisation with a relentless focus on making society fairer. Each year we help 2.8 million people to solve their problems face to face and see over 34.5m visits to our website. This data and our reputation give us unparalleled influence. We have a unique insight into emerging trends and issues affecting people, and we use it to work with government, regulators and industry to improve people's lives.

Citizens Advice is the statutory advocate for energy consumers. We use research and evidence from the people who contact our advice service every day to understand the problems facing energy consumers in Great Britain. We help solve these problems by engaging with industry, changing policy and supporting consumers to navigate the market.

In recent years we have done this by representing the views of energy consumers including: 

• Advocating for an energy price cap, which is saving energy consumers over £1 billion each year 
• Persuading the regulator to strengthen the licensing regime for energy suppliers and to improve protections for consumers at risk of self disconnecting from their prepayment meters
• Marshalling evidence that convinced the regulator to reduce the cost of capital for energy network companies, potentially saving energy consumers up to £5 billion over the next 5 year price control period 

You will lead the energy team’s work on energy company performance and monitoring, developing our research and advocacy programme largely focussed on the retail energy market. This includes managing a team of policy specialists. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the energy team, as well as our data, public affairs, campaigns and media teams to maximise impact for energy consumers. 

You’ll also support our wider energy advocacy work as well as supporting junior members of the team to reach their potential. Our strong brand will give you unique opportunities to engage with those who have the power to make change. You’ll influence regulators, MPs, civil servants, industry on behalf of energy consumers and the people who rely on Citizens Advice. 

We’re looking for someone with a wide range of skills, from exceptional judgement and excellent stakeholder management, to being able to lead in a large organisation. 

We are always happy to consider flexible working, which may include arrangements such as part-time working, formalised flexitime, fixed (non-standard) working hours, working from home and job-sharing.  

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.

Part Time - 28 Hours

Mind Cymru’s purpose is to lead Mind’s work in Wales and to ensure that our impact is strong in both nations. Mind has a federatedstructure of Local Mind delivery organisations of which there are 20 in Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Mind Cymru as a ‘Strategic Network Development Manager’ with responsibility for strategic engagement with Local Mind CEOs and Chairs in Wales, supporting them to help more people nationally and regionally, optimizing income and influence and developing capacity and capability.

You will lead the co-production and delivery of a business strategy for the Mind Network in Wales, promoting collaboration and learning and will have a significant level of responsibility and autonomy in this role, requiring high levels of resilience, initiative, flexibility and self-supervision.

With proven experience of business planning and effective delivery, preferably within a health or social care setting, you will excellent influencing skills, at senior, strategic level, with business development experience. A degree or NVQ Level 4 or equivalent, a management qualification and an understanding of Mind and its networks, or similar structures within the voluntary sector, would be desirable, however is not essential. The ability to travel within Wales is a requirement for this role.

Closing Date 17th March 2021

This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the next six months or until updated government guidelines are published. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria.

Rheolwr Datblygu Rhwydwaith Strategol / Strategic Network Development Manager

Cyflog £44,264 - £50,011

Caerdydd (gweithio gartref yn ystod COVID-19)

Pwrpas Mind Cymru yw arwain gwaith Mind yng Nghymru a sicrhau bod ein heffaith yn gadarn yn y ddwy wlad. Mae gan Mind strwythur ffederal o sefydliadau sy’n darparu Mind Lleol, ac mae 20 o’r sefydliadau hyn yng Nghymru.

Dyma gyfle cyffrous i ymuno â Mind Cymru fel ‘Rheolwr Datblygu Rhwydwaith Strategol’ gyda chyfrifoldeb dros ymgysylltu’n strategol â Phrif Weithredwyr a Chadeiryddion Mind lleol yng Nghymru, gan eu cefnogi i helpu rhagor o bobl yn genedlaethol ac yn rhanbarthol, cynyddu incwm a dylanwad, a datblygu capasiti a galluogrwydd.

Byddwch yn arwain y gwaith o gyd-gynhyrchu a chyflawni strategaeth fusnes i Rwydwaith Mind yng Nghymru, gan hyrwyddo cydweithio a dysgu. Bydd gennych lefel sylweddol o gyfrifoldeb ac ymreolaeth yn y rôl hon, sy’n gofyn am lefelau uchel o gydnerthedd, menter, hyblygrwydd a hunan-oruchwyliaeth.

Gyda phrofiad amlwg o gynllunio busnes a chyflawni busnes yn effeithiol, mewn lleoliad iechyd neu ofal cymdeithasol yn ddelfrydol, bydd gennych sgiliau dylanwadu rhagorol ar lefel strategol uwch ynghyd â phrofiad o ddatblygu busnes. Byddai gradd neu NVQ Lefel 4, neu gyfatebol, cymhwyster rheoli a dealltwriaeth o Mind a’i rwydweithiau, neu strwythurau tebyg yn y sector gwirfoddol, yn ddelfrydol ond nid yw’n hanfodol. Mae’r gallu i deithio ledled Cymru yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Dyddiad Cau - 17 Mawrth 2021

I ddechrau, byddwch yn gweithio gartref yn unol â chanllawiau presennol y llywodraeth a bydd disgwyl i chi wneud hynny am y chwe mis nesaf neu hyd nes bydd y llywodraeth yn cyhoeddi canllawiau newydd. Fodd bynnag, os / pan fydd canllawiau’r llywodraeth yn newid, efallai byddwch yn dychwelyd i weithio mewn swyddfa, gan gadw rhai opsiynau gweithio hyblyg.

Mae Mind wedi ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal i bob aelod o staff, ac mae ceisiadau’n cael eu hannog gan unigolion waeth beth yw eu hoed, anabledd, rhy, ailbennu rhywedd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, beichiogrwydd a mamolaeth, hil, crefydd neu gred a phriodas a phartneriaethau sifil.

Mae Mind yn cadw’r hawl i gau’r cyfnod ymgeisio’n gynnar os byddwn yn derbyn llawer iawn o geisiadau cryf – felly rydym yn eich annog i gyflwyno eich cais yn gynnar.

Edrychwch ar y Disgrifiad Swydd wrth gwblhau eich cais gan y bydd ymgeiswyr yn cael eu rhoi ar y rhestr fer yn seiliedig ar i ba raddau maen nhw’n bodloni’r meini prawf.

Department: Funded Programmes

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’re looking for a Senior Impact and Evaluation Analyst to join our team. You will be working to design and deliver a programme of rigorous evaluations for a large funded project, while managing a team and maintaining and improving internal quality assurance activities.

You’ll have experience in evaluation and an ability to define meaningful and appropriate measures, interpret results and communicate your findings. An eye for detail, a passion for impact and an interest in innovative techniques are encouraged. You'll have the opportunity to play a key role in all parts of the impact and evaluation journey from design to delivery and then dissemination. You will have the opportunity to gain skills in a wide range of research activities including designing data collection tools, conducting qualitative research and analysing data. 

You'll also have the opportunity to support the team to share research findings with internal and external audiences, and to showcase the importance of evaluation and impact research. 

The contract length is currently until end of March 2022, with the hope of extension. Further details will be provided to candidates if selected for interview. 

If you are interested in pursuing or continuing a career in social research or evaluation, we would love to hear from you. 

As a result of the current coronavirus situation all roles are based remotely. 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.

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

An exciting temp to perm opportunity for a Support Services Team Manager has arisen to join an amazing women's charity in Cardiff. This fantastic charity are working to prevent and respond to domestic and sexual violence and all other forms of violence against women and girls.

Main duties:
Manage a multi-faceted team of Independent Personal Assistant's.
Promote and support effective team working through good communication and regular team meetings.
Responsible for day-to-day operation of staff.
Work closely with the other Team Managers, Services Manager and Director to ensure quality of service at all times.
Provide accurate management information as and when required.
Provide regular formal case management and supervision of staff.
Participate in the senior management team's strategic development.
Ensure all staff members receive an induction and are aware of all policies and
procedures.
Identify and implement ongoing continuous service improvement
Contribute the development of training plans for staff and policy and procedures for the organisation.
Responsible for identifying recruitment needs.
Facilitate staff development, including mentoring, delivering training, facilitating regular team meetings, observing practice etc.
Ensure that Health & Safety procedures within all premises are maintained.
Review and authorise risk assessments.
Act as the first point of contact for all queries around support issues.
Ensure adequate provision of services for all women, children and young people accessing the service.
To respond to service user complaints.
Adhere to the organisation's child protection policies and procedures.
Comply with data protection legislation, confidentiality and information sharing policy and procedures and all legislation connected to your work.
Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for service users.
If you are immediately available with the above skills and experience, apply online today, interviews will be held on a rolling basis due to the urgency of this role!

The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. 
 
We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. 
 
These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

THE CONTEXT

The Cultural Engagement Business unit has a portfolio of programmes and projects delivered across the British Council’s entire global network of 110 countries including the UK.It covers the following sectors:
•  Arts – visual arts; drama and dance; architecture, design and fashion; creative economy; cultural skills, culture and development; film; literature; music
•  Education – schools, skills and vocational education, higher education, science and research
•  Society – civil society and young people; social enterprise; justice security and stability; gender and inclusion

Cultural Engagement has a significant size portfolio of client-funded contracts from various HMG departments and the EU requiring a global approach to safeguarding implementation to client standards.  There is high profile reporting to these clients that needs to be globally coordinated and delivered through the Head of Safeguarding to manage our reputation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to assist with the implementation of a new safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programme delivery in line with the global Safeguarding strategy and policies. This role has been specifically created to support the Cultural Engagement Business Unit of the British Council one of two business units in the British Council.

There is already a foundation of good practice in relation to child protection in cultural engagement programmes, however, with a recent move by the British Council towards a more proactive wider safeguarding approach which includes adults at risk there is significant work to do to do in this area in partnership with the global safeguarding team.  

 Duties will include:

• Manage and ensure comprehensive implementation of the safeguarding framework across all Cultural Engagement programmes and projects aligned to the global safeguarding policy, strategy
• Create safeguarding tools and resources specifically for Cultural Engagement in partnership with the global safeguarding team to assist with risk identification, management and mitigation
• Provide safeguarding advice, consultation and support to all Cultural Engagement programmes/delivery, projects and events, including the provision of specialist advice and support as required to embed safeguarding 
• Support and advise the regional/country/global safeguarding leads as required in relation to Cultural Engagement activity and safeguarding risk management. 
• Create and share safeguarding data reports and analysis of incidents and cases relating to concerns/issues within this business area to Cultural Engagement leadership team
• Raise awareness of the new and increased safeguarding risk to programmes
• Update the Cultural Engagement framework of support and guidance for programme managers and all staff

 

ABOUT YOU

• Experience of working in an international development/humanitarian context within in an international organization
• A sound and demonstrable knowledge of child protection/safeguarding service delivery within international settings
• Experience of delivering effective safeguarding engagement and learning initiatives
• Demonstrate an understanding and in-depth knowledge of the global safeguarding agenda
• Experience of project management within an international context
• Have extensive experience of safeguarding risk management including safeguarding case management

Role Specific Skills            l

• Partnership working across varied stakeholders
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Data analysis, report writing and supporting the work of senior managers within a safeguarding setting
• International service delivery – within a safeguarding/child protection setting
• Networking and relationship building
• Supporting new service delivery
• Ability to be flexible and to work with all levels of seniority both internally and externally
   

What you will receive:
Outstanding Civil Service Pension Scheme
32 Days Holiday
Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan
Annual Performance related bonus
London weighting £3,300

Pay Band  8
Contract type: IndefinitieContract
Location:  Manchester, London, Belfast,Cardiff and Edinburgh

Policy & Public Affairs Manager

C £35,000 per annum depending on experience

Contract:Permanent

Location:Flexible home-based, with easy access to Westminster, London and willingness to travel to Cardiff and Edinburgh on a regular basis.

A world without liver disease – that’s our vision.

The British Liver Trust is the leading UK charity for adults affected by liver disease. Liver disease is the only one of the five big killer diseases that continues to increase, the Trust works to transform liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support.

We are looking for an exceptional Policy and Public Affairs Manager to join the team. This new role, will be responsible for working across Westminster and the devolved nations to influence politicians and parliamentarians so that we reduce liver disease mortality and improve care for patients with liver disease and liver cancer in the UK.

Primarily the post holder will:

• Be responsible for developing and implementing our influencing agenda, shaping and driving policy change.
• Ensure the British Liver Trust engages effectively and works in partnership with relevant key stakeholders including parliamentarians, politicians in the devolved nations, civil servants, policymakers, researchers, other related charities and clinical bodies
• Lead activities in responding to key legislative proposals, government consultations, and other strategic political consultations and developments that impact upon liver disease and liver cancer

You must be able to demonstrate success in a similar role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate and committed team, to help demonstrate the impact of our work and deliver great supporter care.

We are an equal opportunities employer and would be particularly pleased to hear from candidates from minority group backgrounds.

• a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills and knowledge make you suitable for the role, with particular relevance to the Job Description
• an up to date CV

Closing date: 9.00am 2.3.21

Interviews (via Zoom): 10.3.21

Location: Flexible within England & Wales

Department: Business Development

Interview date: Week commencing 8th March

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.

The Business Development Team has responsibility for overseeing the strategy for the markets we currently operate in, as well as those we seek to move in to. 

This role will be the Business Development Lead for the welfare market. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of welfare and the key stakeholders within this market.  Candidates will demonstrate excellent stakeholder management skills and understanding of funding flows, competition, and the political environment and be driven by the desire to make the most difference to the people who come to us for help.

In this role, you will be responsible for researching and producing a targeted market strategy and account management plan, working with internal stakeholders to ensure the organisation has a clear vision of what we want to achieve in your lead market area and how we get there.  In a typical day, you will be working with colleagues from across the service to drive our market activity as well as meeting with and influencing external stakeholders.

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 have a vacancy for a Registered Manager with a heart for the care of older people and experience in management in the care sector. This is a central role, ensuring the wellbeing of our residents by leading and motivating a committed staff team and could be filled by someone working 3, 4 or 5 days per week. 

Bethel House at Hebron Hall is a Christian Care Home in Dinas Powys, about four miles from the centre of Cardiff, established in 1983 as an independent non-denominational charity. Offering both residential care and dementia care, it is registered for 39 residents, both permanent and for respite care.

We are looking for a caring Christian with appropriate care home management experience who wants to make a positive contribution to the lives of our residents through leading our compassionate and adaptable care team. The Board and Management of Hebron Hall have exciting plans for the future development of Bethel House and the Registered Manager will play a key role in contributing to these.

There is an Occupational Requirement that the Registered Manager is a practising Christian who is able to promote the Christian faith in line with Hebron Hall’s charitable aims and applicants will be asked to provide a reference from a Church leader in addition to the usual professional references.

Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory disclosure report from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

A two-bedroom flat could be made available on site on a temporary basis for a successful applicant looking to relocate to the area.

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South Wales based charity, Valleys Kids has an exciting opportunity for the right person to be their new Chief Executive.

Over the last 40 years we’ve built up an impressive track record of improving the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in society through working closely with the local community.

We’re now looking for someone with energy, passion and experience to build on this success and ensure that the pioneering spirit of Valley’s Kids flourishes into the future. 

If you want to be a key part of this exciting journey, and think you’re up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!

For a full introduction to Valleys Kids and the CEO role, please download the job pack below. 

Job title: Chief Executive

Responsible to: Valleys Kids Board of Trustees

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Location: Penygraig, South Wales with some home working

Hours: Full-time

As a family friendly organisation, we recognise that obligations outside work are important and that balancing work and family commitments can sometimes be a challenge.  We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Annual leave entitlement: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employer pension contributions: 3%

Introduction

The Chief Executive must have the drive, enthusiasm. leadership and management skills needed for helping us to sustain and build upon a remarkable legacy of community development work within the South Wales coalfield area.

Key responsibilities

To provide leadership for the whole organisation and to be responsible for the management and administration of Valleys Kids within the strategic and accountability frameworks laid down by the board of trustees.

Leadership

•To lead, inspire and motivate staff and volunteers, providing them with clear direction and sound decision-making and enabling them to contribute significantly to organisational development.

•To assist the board in maintaining the values, ethos, vision, and mission of Valleys Kids.

•To ensure that Valleys Kids’ values, ethos and policies are relevant, fair and consistently implemented.

•To develop and keep under review a medium-term to long-term strategy for Valleys Kids which sets out how it can achieve its vision and mission and obtain board approval for it.

•To ensure that the work of Valleys Kids is focused on achieving the priorities set out in the strategic plan and establishing the most effective service responses to the needs identified within communities. 

•To develop an organisation that is constantly seeking ways to learn, to improve its performance, and to innovate.

•To maintain an environment that attracts and retains the best staff and volunteers.

Management

•To be accountable to the board for the proper and effective management of Valleys Kids.

•To run Valleys Kids efficiently and effectively by ensuring that the organisation has an appropriate management structure and management systems which enable it to fulfil its strategic objectives and to carry out its work.

•To ensure that all management policies and decisions support the agreed vision, mission, values, and strategic priorities of Valleys Kids.

•To ensure that the business, operational and annual plans needed to underpin the strategic plan are developed, agreed and implemented.

•To provide staff with operational arrangements that ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities and delegations.

•To ensure that the work done to recruit, manage, train, support and develop staff reflects good employment
practice and is directed towards achieving Valleys
Kids’ objectives.

•To ensure that Valleys Kids is aware of best practice and that it constantly works to achieve this within the constraints laid down by the trustees and resources available.

•To identify appropriate methods for monitoring the performance of Valleys Kids and getting feedback on service quality and for providing performance reports back to the board on the performance of Valleys Kids against its strategy, its business, operational and annual plans, and against the annual budget as approved by the board.

Finance and risk

•To be responsible overall for the financial health of Valleys Kids including developing, overseeing and monitoring an effective programme of income generation.

•To put in place effective budget-setting, financial planning and delegation processes.

•To ensure that the major risks to which Valleys Kids is exposed are reviewed regularly by the board and the executive team, systems have been established to mitigate these risks, and a risk analysis is automatically carried out when taking on new work or proposing new work to the board.

•To ensure that there are effective mechanisms to ensure the robustness of external and internal controls (financial and non-financial).

External and Internal relations

•To ensure effective communications throughout Valleys Kids and externally.

•To develop Valleys Kids’ public profile and foster good relationships with government, statutory/voluntary/private bodies, and other external stakeholders.

•To set up mechanisms for listening to the views of current and future beneficiaries on the performance
of Valleys Kids, as well as on areas for future development.

•To engage with stakeholders in partnerships which seek to promote co-working, identification of need, the provision of shared services and effective use of resources.

•To scan the external environment for changes that may affect Valleys Kids, to advise the trustees proactively and to take necessary action.

Legal and regulatory compliance

•To ensure that Valleys Kids fulfils all its legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities.

•Together with the Chair, to enable the board of trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of Valleys Kids and to ensure that the board receives timely advice and appropriate information on all relevant matters.

•To lead on the responsibilities Valleys Kids has to safeguard those deemed to be vulnerable and to promote the rights of people with protected characteristics.

Ensuring high-quality governance

•To draw the board’s attention to matters that it should consider and decide.

•To ensure that the board receives all necessary advice, guidance and information on matters relating to current performance, the short- and long-term future of Valleys Kids, regulatory and legal compliance, and other appropriate issues; and making sure that such advice, guidance and information are timely, honest, balanced and relevant.

•In partnership with the Chair, to ensure that the board’s delegated authority is recorded in writing and understood fully by staff and volunteers, and that all agreed reporting procedures are followed.

•To work closely with the board to ensure that the board contains the skills it requires to govern Valleys Kids well, and that the board has access to relevant external professional advice and expertise.

•To report regularly to the board of trustees on the performance of Valleys Kids, progress towards the strategic priorities and the achievement of board policies.

•To submit high-level policy proposals for the approval of the board or assist the board in the development of
these policies, and to be responsible for the efficient and effective achievement of these policies.

•To implement board decisions.

Person Specification

•A commitment to community development, tackling structural inequality and other barriers to people achieving their potential.

•Substantial experience of CEO or senior leadership at a strategic level.

•Resourceful, resilient and innovative, with the ability to manage different priorities, understand a wide range of activities and effectively manage a diverse team of professional, technical and commercial staff.

•Evidence of successful staff engagement and development practice, linking organisational values with employee behaviour.

•Ability to delegate effectively and to hold people to account.

•A strong track record of change, project and crisis management.

•Interpersonal skills and judgement, which inspire confidence and trust from staff, volunteers, stakeholders and other organisations.

•A strong track record of networking, developing and maintaining external relationships (including central and local government, funders, national and local NGOs and the media).

•An effective communicator orally and in writing, able to articulate our work to a broad range of stakeholders and to negotiate well.

•Experience of budget and financial management

•Ability to lead or oversee income generation from a wide range of sources including statutory funding, trusts and foundation, trading income and individual giving.

•An entrepreneurial approach - able to use resources effectively and develop new ideas and gain buy-in to implement successfully.

•Knowledge of risk management and information security.

•Organised, with excellent time management skills and high levels of self-motivation.

•A commitment to effectively safeguarding people at risk of harm or abuse.

•Development and management of social enterprise activities (trading activities that support the mission of the organisation and bring in unrestricted income for it).

•Existing networks in South Wales that could support the work of Valleys Kids.

•Awareness of Welsh language, culture and the public services context in Wales or a willingness to learn.

•Knowledge of relevant current and emerging technologies.

Other requirements

•Flexible with a willingness to work outside normal office hours.

• Full valid driving licence and use of a vehicle.