We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

The role of the Engagement Manager is to support the Trust‘s objectives of increasing brand awareness, gaining wider public and institutional support and delivering health and wellbeing outcomes. They will enhance and promote the work of the Trust in the West Midlands Region, building stronger relationships with communities living in and around the waterway.

There will be a focus on building community capacity and new relationships with partners. The role will help develop our wellbeing offer in communities near Commonwealth Games 2022 sites. Creating new and exciting volunteering opportunities linked to the games will be a priority for the role, supporting the organisation to provide a world class canal network.  

We’ve staff and volunteers doing some amazing work across the region and have fantastic stories to tell about the difference they are making. 

Location

This role is formally based from our Birmingham offices, however our teams continue to work from home currently whilst social distancing restrictions remain in place. It is important that applicants are able to work from their home location until we are able to safely return to our Birmingham based offices/HUBs.

DBS

This job involves regulated activity with children and adults at risk as defined by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. Therefore, an Enhanced Criminal Record check will be undertaken by the successful candidate prior to employment.

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

Responsibilities

This role will require extensive experience in the engagement field and the applicant will need the skills to manage relationships with external partners and community groups. The core aspect of the role will be to develop relationships to deliver increased local engagement and activity within communities around the region.

• Work with external partners and internal colleagues to develop and deliver against the strategic programmes and targets.
• Build capacity across the region to increase the quantity, quality and diversity of our community engagement offer.
• Support the Trust’s strategic goals by identifying, shaping and placing news stories in target media - contributing to the delivery of 220 episodes of Trust media coverage per month, of which more than 80% is positive. 
• To coordinate activities and opportunities with enterprise managers to identify appropriate regional funding.
• Identify and develop strong working relationships with key partners across a range of organisations to ensure participants and beneficiaries are genuinely reflective of local communities.
• Develop new and innovative volunteering opportunities in communities across the region.
• Aid the delivery of agreed campaigns, including initiatives such as our Plastics campaign, Share the Space as well as our Water safety campaign. 
• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Lets activity programme.
• Actively participate in regional forums to encourage a wider understanding of and take up of media opportunities.
• Lead on specific public facing events that aim to raise the profile of the trust in the region.
• Comply with Canal & River Trust’s Health & Safety policy and defined standards at all times. 

Background/Experience

Essential; 

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, ideally in a relevant discipline.
• Experience and knowledge of delivering community programmes with direct experience of shaping strategies and proven track record of delivery.
• Experience of contributing to the creative development of new ideas, strategies, and stories as part of wider teams. 
• Partnership development and relationship management.
• Experience in building community capacity.
• Proactive, engaging and innovative.
• Strong people skills and ability to build networks.

Desirable; 

• Experience of voluntary sector, not for profit or customer focused organisation.
• Experience of leading on delivery of and supporting national campaigns. 
• Knowledge or experience of working with communities located around the West Midlands canal network.
• Volunteer experience, either in a personal capacity or supporting others.
• Experience of organising public facing events.

What We Offer

At the Trust we care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust.

In addition to your annual salary we offer a Car Cash Allowance, competitive contributory defined contribution Pension scheme arrangement, and numerous other employee benefits which can be found on our website..

We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job. Many of our vacancies can be considered for people who wish to work flexibly, job share or part time. 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Building Manager to join our Property Team on a Maternity cover basis.

As our Senior Building Manager, you will cover day-to-day management of our properties in the North of England and manage a team of three building managers in London, Birmingham and Glasgow. You will support our colleagues based in delivery centres across the UK, so being able to commit to UK wide travel (when restrictions ease), will be required. Our sites are very busy, and we have an active portfolio development strategy. You will be working with a range of stakeholders at the Trust to ensure we can support our staff, partners and young people. 

We would like to see an application from you for this exciting role if you have a good background in hands-on property and facilities management.

For more information, please go to the job description. (This will open in a new window)

If you're viewing this advert on an external job board, please click apply to be directed to our website and here you'll be able to view it.

Why we need Senior Building Managers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people 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 an employer that is Disability Confident. 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: 706

Would you like to work for a leading mental health charity?

Do you want a rewarding career where you can really make a difference?

If yes, join us here at Rethink Mental Illness.

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mental Health Recovery Officer to join our inspiring and friendly Black Country Helpline team. Your role will be a fixed term position until 31st March 2022 working full time, 35 hours per week based in the service.

Our Black Country24/7 Helpline service is the first main point of access for members of the public wanting or requiring direct access to mental health services, support, or advice.  The service does not replace all other points of access but will function to serve all and eradicate the need for people to be signposted, where the ability to provide direct access can be facilitated. The helpline is open for people of all ages, available 24 hours a day, 7 days week, 365 days per year, providing immediate access to advice, emotional support, and triage.

Who are we?

We’re Rethink Mental Illness, a leading charity provider of mental health services in England. We support thousands of people through our groups, services, policy, campaigns and advice and information. Our work supports us in delivering on our mission: “A better life for everyone severely affected by mental illness.”

In everything we do, we seek to demonstrate our values: Passion, Commitment, Openness, Hope, Expertise and Understanding. If these values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you.

What will you be doing?

• Monitoring and reporting when required on the effectiveness of support delivery and contract performance.
• Supporting and guiding staff and volunteers ensuring they have the knowledge, information, and resources to be successful in their roles and make a positive and valued contribution to the service.
• Maintaining accurate records as required by policies and procedures, using appropriate paper and electronic systems. To maintain up to date details of service and support activities and outcomes on the Rethink Information System.
• Ensuring effective incident and complaint recording including reporting information on SPHERA.
• Supporting individuals to express their satisfaction with the opportunities they have accessed by submitting comments, compliments or complaints.
• Ensuring staffing rota is completed a month in advance and adequate staffing cover is available.
• Representing individuals interests when they are not able to do so themselves.
• Enabling individuals to access information about services and resources relevant to their requirements.
• Communicating, co-working and networking with statutory services and other agencies.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• The ability to make a comprehensive assessment of an individual’s situation and needs; to develop, implement and review risk management plans and devise support plans and activities to meet these needs.
• Experience of providing support to people with a mental illness; or experience of providing care and/or support services within another social care setting in either a paid or voluntary capacity.
• Experience of leading and supporting a team effectively.
• A strong working knowledge of mental health and appropriate intervention methods QCF Diploma or NVQ level 3 in Care or Certificate in Community Mental Healthcare (or working towards) or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience of providing support to people with severe mental illness in a community or helpline setting 
• Diploma or certificate in Counselling or equivalent accredited qualification

What will you receive?

You will have plenty of opportunities to enhance your abilities with the opportunity to make a real difference every day. In addition, you will have excellent development opportunities including funded training, career development and a range e-learning courses. You will also receive:  

• Salary of £22,407.40 to 25,690.03 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days plus bank holidays  
• Your "Rethink Day" - 1 day’s additional leave (pro rata) on your Birthday
• Eyecare vouchers
• Flexible working  

Don’t just change jobs, change lives!

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we're unlikely to be fully reopening our Dudley or Wolverhampton offices in the near future. Therefore, the role will involve a mixture of working from home and if required office working until we’ve fully re-opened the office. We will continue to review the situation inline with government guidelines.

Just a couple of final things,

We welcome applications from everyone, applicants with lived experience, those who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning+ (LGBTQ+), people with a disability, or those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are actively encouraged to apply. We are proud to have also been awarded Disability Confident employer status. We have an ambition of becoming an anti-racist organisation and we recognise there is more to do in ensuring our recruitment is fair and inclusive, which is why we are recruiting new roles in helping us to achieve this. Please be mindful that we may need to close adverts early if we receive a high volume of applications, we therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If a shortened closing date has a significant impact on your ability to apply, please let us know.

• Application Closes: Monday, 15 March 2021 (please note that late applications will not be accepted)
• Job Location: London or Birmingham (with home working required while lockdown and/or tier restrictions are in place)
• Start date: As soon as possible from 1 April 2021
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week. We are open to agreeing a flexible working pattern to best suit the successful applicant
• Salary: £34,000 p.a. (plus £3,000 London weighting)
• Reporting to: Operations Director
• Interviews planned for: Monday, 29th and Tuesday, 30th March 2021

About The Access Project

The Access Project is an innovative education charity that helps bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain places at top universities. Our volunteers are trained and supported to be effective tutors who work with our students for an hour a week to raise their grades. In addition, a dedicated school-based staff member mentors the students so they have the knowledge and support to make strong university applications. Our results show this approach works.

About the role

The Access Project is experiencing planned rapid growth, currently operating in London, Birmingham, the West Midlands, East Midlands and more recently expanding into Bradford, West Yorkshire. We have core staff in offices in London and Birmingham and staff in each area who are based in schools Monday-Thursday. We have a high calibre staff body and a positive, mission-oriented culture.  We are now seeking an experienced HR professional to work with our Operations Director to help us develop thoughtful processes to make the most of these assets, which will guide us through our next period of growth.  They will work closely with the Operations Team to ensure the rollout and implementation of best practice around all aspects of HR.

Duties and responsibilities

Work closely with the Operations Director to lead the delivery of a comprehensive HR service for the organisation:

Driving change

• developing and implementing a People Strategy to underpin TAP’s strategy for growth and aspiration to be a leading employer
• managing the development and implementation of an eHR system, integrated across functions, e.g. payroll, recruitment, etc.
• Identifying and implementing a creative approach to people leadership, working with an evidence-base and/or piloting innovative new ways of working
• Engaging staff across TAP in the development of our approach, ensuring their opinions and experiences are considered, valued and inform decision-making
• Ensuring communications are regular, informative and accessible, keeping colleagues engaged and committed to working with our approach and systems
• Fulfilling TAP’s commitment to our line managers, recognising their importance in the organisation’s success, through the delivery of their direct reports

Policies and procedures

• ensuring all charity policies and procedures are up to date and in line with current employment law and GDPR.
• ensuring line managers are up to date with any changes in policy
• ensuring policies underpin a flexible, supportive, enabling and consistent approach to people management
• embedding diversity & inclusion as part of our organisational culture

Employee relations

• measuring employee satisfaction and identifying areas that require improvement, engaging employees in a meaningful way
• developing the use of evidence and analysis to provide insight into the factors which create or inhibit a positive and effective working environment and put in place a programme of actions to deliver continuous improvement
• working with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, capability and culture TAP needs to deliver future plans
• implementing new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer
• reviewing and monitoring the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to TAP’s mission.
• leading the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations working collaboratively across regions as required, ensuring all employees’ experience is consistent
• addressing and resolving grievances and disciplinaries if they occur

Acting as a senior leader within the organisation

• modelling the tone and behavioural expectations of The Access Project amongst staff
• leading and inputting to significant cross-functional projects
• representing the charity externally with senior stakeholders when required

In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Director or Chief Executive Officer from time to time.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stuart Sheldon (Operations Director) 

Person specification

Essential characteristics and experience:

• CIPD accredited (or equivalent) qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience as an HR generalist
• Superb communication and project management skills
• Ability to articulate HR priorities as part of the bigger organisational picture
• Confidence advising managers on all aspects of people management and development
• Demonstrable experience in facilitating changes and improvements to processes
• Strong understanding of employment law
• Sound understanding of data protection regulations in relation to HR practices

Desirable:

Experience of implementing a diversity & inclusion strategy would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• £34,000 p.a. (plus £3,000 London weighting)
• 3% pension contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Travel card loan
• Flexible working arrangements, particularly around working from home
• 3 paid volunteering days per year
• Perkbox employee assistance scheme

Safeguarding statement:

Applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Disclosure of a Criminal Record
The Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986 does not apply to posts where there is access to children. This means that applicants for employment which involves working with children and young people must disclose any criminal record. If your application is successful, you are required to make these disclosures and consent to The Access Project verifying the accuracy of your response with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Auriga Services Ltd, a dynamic, fast growing public benefit entity are seeking a Senior Debt Adviser to join the team in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham offering a starting salary of £29,000.  With a track record spanning 23 years, Auriga Services are mature enough to provide outstanding service through the application of extraordinary levels of skills and experience.  They manage combined annual funds of over £15 million helping people alleviate their debt and realise income and benefits that make a real difference to the quality of their lives.  This is achieved through the administration of charitable trust funds for water company customers, and income realisation for local authority residents and patients within the NHS. We help 1,000 people every day who are experiencing financial hardship.

We enjoy flexible and home working, a generous holiday allowance, good pension and a great working environment.

As a Senior Debt Adviser you will:

• Work with and support a wide range of people experiencing problem debt, many of whom would be classed as vulnerable. This will include helping individuals gain the skills needed to improve their financial situation and empowering them to become better money managers.
• Establish relationships based on trust to ensure you provide the necessary support and assistance to people that are experiencing vulnerable circumstances.
• Develop and manage interviews with clients using sensitive listening and questioning skills in order to allow clients to explain their problem.
• Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and quality assurance.
• Have direct line management responsibility for a team of at least three Debt Advisers. This will include dealing with all aspects of people management including performance reviews, HR issues, training, coaching and mentoring.
• Ensure the Debt Advice caseworkers and trainees are developed, supervised and supported. To comply with MaPS this will be evidenced in a project plan.
• Keep up to date with legislation, case law, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training as and when required.
• Conduct monthly file reviews of the Auriga Assist team and provide feedback to team members.

We are looking for a Senior Debt Adviser with:

• Good standard of education, including Mathematics and English. 
• Previous experience of delivering debt advice or have been through a recognised development programme.
• Technical supervision qualification or willingness to attain qualification.
• The ability to deal with all enquiries promptly and proactively, resolving the situation and exercising judgement. 
• Understanding of the issues effecting society which contribute to the increase in personal debt problems.
• Excellent written and spoken English and ability to communicate at all levels with particular emphasis on negotiating.
• Ability to comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act and co-operate in measures introduced to comply with this legislation.

This is a permanent full time contract, working 37½ hours per week with additional work as required.  The Senior Debt Adviser will be joining a company of over 65 friendly staff.  We are seeking exceptional people with passion, enthusiasm and ability to join and make our mission a reality. If this sounds like the role for you and you would like to join the team at Auriga Services click apply now.  Please send a job relevant CV and a covering letter that explains why you would be a suitable candidate for this position and why you would like to work for Auriga Services. We’re looking for those that take the extra effort to do some research about us, and demonstrate a desire to work in a company with our values.

Strategy & Development Manager 

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week 

London, Birmingham or Manchester

£32,000 per annum (plus £3,000 London Weighting if applicable) 

Who We Are Looking For

This is an exciting time to be part of Strategy & Development at Ambition Institute and we are currently looking for a motivated and talented professional to join the team as a Strategy & Development Manager on a permanent contract.

The role is responsible for supporting the business development function so that Ambition thoughtfully evaluates and successfully pursues tender opportunities that are aligned to our strategy and mission, and are commercially viable, as well as efficiently and effectively supporting strategy development and implementation across the organisation. 

To be successful in this role you will support organisation-wide implementation of our current strategic plan; conduct market research and analyse data to present insights and make recommendations to the Strategy & Development team and Senior Leadership Team. You will need to effectively build, foster and maintain relationships with teams across the organisation, and work flexibly across the Business Development and Strategy Functions and take on and complete tasks when needed.

For this role we are looking for someone who can support and occasionally lead on the development of new bids, including bid writing, financial modelling, and stakeholder management, as well as support the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of business development opportunities, including pipeline reporting to the Board of Trustees and Committees.

The role can be based in either our London, Manchester and Birmingham office and will report to the Associate Director, Strategy & Development. The role does not have direct reports at this time but may do so in the future. 

Who are Ambition Institute? 

Ambition Institute has one purpose: to help educators serving children from disadvantaged backgrounds to keep getting better. With our new organisation, and more than ten years of collective experience in working with educators at all levels, we believe that exciting opportunities lie ahead. We are a graduate school for educators, and we apply academic rigour to our learning design, drawing on frontline insights from schools into what works in practice. Our programmes leverage the latest evidence from international experts, which means we think carefully about what is taught, how, and in what sequence. We work collaboratively to enable school improvement for the benefit of pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Offer 

We are happy to announce that we will be able to offer you: 

• Flexibility on how you work – agreed between you and your line manager 
• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays 
• 2 additional annual leave days for 1 day booked during December over the festive period 
• A generous employer pension contribution of 11% (10% pension plus 1% NI rebate) 
• Competitive salary rates
• Access to an interest free season ticket and bike loans, as well as eyecare vouchers 
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters. 
• A robust learning and development offer that ensures your continuous professional development 

How to Apply 

All applications must be received by the closing date, midnight on Sunday, 14th March 2021. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 15th March 2021. 

To apply for this role, or any of our other vacancies or for any questions or queries please visit our website. 

Equality and diversity matter to us. If you think you’d be suited to one of our roles we’d love to hear from you regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexuality. 

Vacancy Reference Number:

HOHR/FS/UK-R1

Position title:

Head of Human Resources

Reports to:

Deputy CEO

Location:

Muslim Hands, 148 – 164 Gregory Boulevard, Gregory House, Nottingham, NG7 5JE

And

Remotely

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

(Up to) £44,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment:

18-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than Wednesday, 17th February 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: W/C 1st March 2021

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold a Zoom Interview with Muslim Hands.

About Us:

Muslim Hands is a UK based international relief organisation working in over 40 countries worldwide. The Head Office in Nottingham and a fundraising team in Whitechapel London; occasional travel between the two locations. Muslim Hands UK is seeking an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our team during an exciting period of growth and change as we have ambitious plans to grow our activities by 2025.

Role Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy CEO, this pivotal new role will drive culture change across the charity, ensuring our change programme is underpinned by a coherent, long-term and practical commitment to building all aspects of a modern, diverse, capable workforce. In this exciting and wide-ranging role, you will deliver our strategies.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre, big picture thinker with considerable experience of advising Chief Executives and Boards and whose experience combines both strategic and operational leadership ability.  You will be skilled in driving and embedding organisational effectiveness and cultural change in line with organisational strategies.  With a demonstrable track record of delivering strategic impact, your approach to leadership will embody five core leadership traits: academic, learning, adaptable, inclusive and trustworthy. 

Main Responsibilities:

• To act as the authoritative People Strategy adviser to Muslim Hands and, where necessary, supporting the CEO in engaging with Trustees and governance Committees on key People issues, risks and priorities.
• To be a powerful advocate for Muslim Hands ambitions for workforce development and capability (paid and unpaid) by creating a visible personal leadership presence in all aspects of workforce development and culture change.
• To devise and deliver a transformative and innovative people and cultural change strategy that aligns fully with our values and Muslim Hands Strategy and sets us apart as a great place to work.
• Be an active, effective and accountable member of the organisation, exhibiting strong leadership, leading by example.
• To establish the development of our organisational learning and development agenda.
• To formulate credible proposals on all strategic considerations for our people and organisational culture – with a particular focus on increasing our equality, diversity and inclusion at all levels across the charity.
• To coach the senior leadership team as necessary, ensuring expert support is put in place that drives high standards of leadership, talent development and employee engagement.
• To create and lead a People and Culture style Human Resources function that is recognised and valued as a centre of excellence in delivering our strategic goals and organisational development priorities, offering relevant expertise and, proactively sharing insights that add value.
• To ensure all contributions from the Human Resources team fully meets expectations including quality of People Policies, Talent acquisition, Compensation and Benefits. Employee Relations and support to Senior Leadership roles.
• To exhibit Muslim Hands core values.
• To deliver and lead a People Strategy focused on culture change and organisational development intervention which creates a progressive, agile, dynamic workplace experience and environment for the future which enhances employee engagement and wellbeing.
• To work with colleagues to identify the skills, knowledge, and capability and culture of Muslim Hands needs to deliver future plans.
• To implement new talent management and wider learning programmes at all levels which align with our ambition to be a ‘learning organisation’, engaging our people to fulfil their potential, perform better and want to stay longer.
• To keep under constant review the charity’s approach to pay, reward/recognition and benefits to ensure we attract, recognise and retain talented paid and unpaid colleagues who are committed to Muslim Hands mission.
• To lead a department that provides an effective business-focused employee relations approach.
• To lead the charity’s approach to performance management, focusing on inspiring, equipping, empowering and rewarding colleagues to meet and exceed expectations.
• To ensure that paid and unpaid colleagues have access to appropriate support to maintain their personal wellbeing and maximise their contribution.
• To ensure that all other people and volunteering policies and procedures are as robust and efficient as possible; are legally compliant, fit for purpose and take account of emerging external risk factors and support delivery of the Strategy.
• To use data proactively to improve our organisational performance and encourage business-focused decisions.
• To ensure meaningful people insight (including through regular Employee Opinion Surveys) is provided in order to assist the Chief Executive and SMT in decision making and planning.
• To keep up to date with relevant Government policy proposals and legislation, and the best practice of relevant organisations, ensuring that the charity complies with legislation and adopts prevailing best practice wherever feasible.
• To act as a professional role model that inspires, motivates and enthuses staff within the team and more widely across the charity, promoting a culture of learning, professionalism, collaboration and innovation, celebrating successes and encouraging ambition and achievement.
• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct.
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in fundraising activities and ensuring the availability of staff during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager.
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices.

Note: This job description will change from time to time due to changes within the Organisation as well as the updating of procedures within your department.  If there is a major change to your role then a new job description will be produced.

About the Successful Candidate:

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• Uphold Muslim Hands’ Organisational Values
• Hold a relevant Postgraduate or Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent (Level 7) with proof of Suitable HR related experience
• 7+ years' experience in HR, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in team management / in a senior leadership role
• Expertise in Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Policy and Procedure and the ability to recruit and train new staff and instil highest standards amongst new employees
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current UK Employment Law
• Extremely confident communicator with the ability to easily build relationships, rapport and trust with all types of people at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in leading a People Operations or Human Resources functions.
• Previous experience of leading operational change programmes within a HR environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and programme leads to deliver results on time, on budget and to high standards.
• Able to make connections across the organisation and provide support and challenge, working collaboratively across functions.

Desirable:

• Associate member (or higher) of the CIPD with evidence of continuous personal development
• Track record in developing and delivering HR/ People and Culture strategy and of advising HR managers and senior staff
• Previous experience of working closely with an Exec Board member, delivering clear communications on their behalf.
• Working knowledge and experience within a similar Role
• Working knowledge and experience of working within an International NGO

This is a very rewarding position for the right person. If you feel this is you please send your CV with a cover letter explaining why you feel you are suitable quoting the above reference number!!

Deadline for applications is Wednesday, 17th February 2021, however, we reserve the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found. 

NB: Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

You can be based from any of our UK Trust offices, not just the locations advertised.

The Prince’s Trust is seeking a talented and enthusiastic person to be our Safeguarding Training Manager. Passionate and knowledgeable about safeguarding children and young people with a proven track record in designing and developing engaging and insightful safeguarding training, you will be working with a range of stakeholders at the Trust to ensure everyone who works, volunteers or delivers our programmes knows how we safeguard and protect every child and young person we engage with.  

Sitting within the National Safeguarding Team and working closely with our colleagues in our Learning Team to deliver consistent, high-quality safeguarding training at scale, you will benefit from a range of benefits outlined below. 

We anticipate the role will need to provide support to colleagues based in delivery centres across the UK, so being able to commit to UK wide travel (when restrictions ease) and potential weekend work, is a must.

For more information, please go to the job description. To apply, click on apply now and you will be directed to our website.

We are expecting a high level of interest in this role, so would encourage you to include all of your relevant experience, alongside your motivation to help young people and interest in the Trust, in your supporting statement.

Why we need Safeguarding Training Managers:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people 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 an employer that is Disability Confident. 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: 686 

About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

About the role
Do you want to play a crucial role in helping Crisis develop our place-based approach to ending homelessness in Great Britain? 
Can you help us find the answers to what a place must actually do, or provide, to end homelessness?

Crisis is committed to building a programme of support to be available to, and effective for, any and all communities seeking to end homelessness in Britain. Our ‘Everybody In’, plan sets out how we can end homelessness in GB. As part of this we are investing resources in two or three local areas so that we can prove what can be done when a place-based approach is taken.

Each place based partnership will mean both Crisis and the local authority in that place commits to putting a plan into action to achieve an end to homelessness there, helping to lead the way for others to learn what needs to be done to end homelessness in an area for good.  This role needs someone with the right skills and experience to work with each place based partner we have secured. 
This role can be based at any of our 11 nationwide offices; Croydon, Central London, Brent, Oxford, Coventry, Birmingham, Rotherham, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh or South Wales

About you
Are you passionate about ending homelessness? Do you want to work in a team that values people’s skills and life experiences, whatever their background? 

Do you have demonstrable experience on the commissioning, management and delivery of evidence reviews that will help us understand how aspects of a system need to work differently to prevent and put an end to homelessness? Do you have experience of managing systems and databases to design services and inform decision-making? Can you bring people together and be able to communicate clearly and assertively, presenting complex research information in a user friendly way? 

If this excites you and you have the skills and aptitudes we need, then we would like to hear from you. Interviews will be in early to mid March 2021

Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy 
•  Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
•  25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. We really value people’s lived experience of homelessness and want to help develop diverse, committed and passionate people to help us end homelessness. 

How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below.
If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 7th March 2021 (at 23:59)

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds.  We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

Are you experienced in engaging citizens in practical social change and looking for your next challenge?

Are you interested in working for a progressive and constantly evolving organisation?

We’re looking for an Area Manager to help us deliver an impactful, stimulating and inclusive programme of opportunities (including peer to peer) for RSA Fellows in the Midlands and East of England.

We’re looking for someone who has demonstrable knowledge of and interest in participatory engagement. You will be a creative problem solver, experienced at helping turn people's ideas into action, managing diverse networks and be passionate about engaging citizens in the process of change. You will be a self-starter with the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, professions and interests. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in the RSA’s key research programmes.

To find out more about this role, please visit our website.

About Us

We are the RSA.  The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce.  We’re committed to a future that works for everyone, a future where we all can participate in its creation. With over 250 years of heritage in making significant social impact, we bring together, our rigorous research, proven change process, influential ideas platforms and our global community of over 30,000 problem solvers united in a desire to deliver solutions for lasting change.

To achieve this, we ask everyone – our staff, our Fellowship, our collaborators, our partners and wider society – to commit to our values and world view, and strive to achieve genuine positive impact in our lives. This isn’t something we can achieve overnight. But we are asking you to join us all on this journey. The commitment you make now, is a commitment to be with us, to shape us, to challenge us, and to stimulate us all, to find better ways of thinking, acting and delivering change.

It represents the pact you sign when you join us. A pact that represents everything we do, every decision we make, and every action we take.

And it represents how we act. In a way that represents out values, with rigour and proven processes. A relentless spirit. Open minds, and an open door.

We bring to life out Commit to Impact brand idea through every organisational touchpoint, so we can ask everyone who interacts with us: will you?

We invite you to be part of this change. Join our community. Together, we’ll unite people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.

We offer great benefits, including 29 days holiday (plus bank holidays), additional wellbeing allowance, free fellowship throughout employment and lots more!

Apply

In order to apply, please click ‘apply for this job’ on our recruitment page and submit your CV. You will also be required to answer a series of questions. You do not need to submit a cover letter.

Please submit your application through the RSA website. We cannot accept applications via email. All applications will receive an automated response.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 8 March 2021. Interviews will be in the week commencing 15 March. A second interview will follow in the week commencing 22 March if you are successful in these initial stages, to be arranged on a 1:1 basis.

Please note that we cannot accept late, incomplete applications, and we can only consider candidates who apply through the online application process.

Home based with travel across North West England, West Midlands & Wales*

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Volunteer Development Manager West to join the Volunteer Operations Directorate at SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year our teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 85,000 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. We are here for that person – any time they need us, in any way they need us, for as long as they need us.

About the role

The Volunteer Development Manager is a regional role, sitting within the national Volunteer Operations Directorate. The Volunteer Development Team are tasked with implementing volunteering good practice through supporting SSAFA branches to attract, recruit, induct, support and celebrate volunteers.

As Volunteer Development Manager West you will be primarily dedicated to supporting 22 SSAFA branches within the North West England, West Midlands and Wales region. SSAFA branches are local operating units, predominately run by volunteers, focused on delivering support to beneficiaries.

The Volunteer Development Manager West will be the regional subject matter expert on volunteering. Using your skills and knowledge you will grow capacity within the region to ensure volunteering numbers remain stable, volunteers feel valued and SSAFA attract a diverse base of volunteers.  

Only candidates living within the named region will be considered as regular travel is required. The role is home based, and a company car is provided.

*West Region covers: Wales, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, West Midlands, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and Isle of Man.

About the team

The Volunteer Development Team are a newly formed team, developed as part of SSAFA’s investment in volunteering. The team consists of three Volunteer Development Managers and one Volunteer Development Manager: Team Leader.

About you

Proven experience of implementing volunteering good practice, working with & celebrating volunteers over a geographical area and demonstrable experience of managing the recruitment lifecycle for volunteers is essential to carry out this role.  Also, a commitment to diversity and inclusion whilst embodying SSAFA values are core enabling the brand new role to achieve the team’s objectives.   

SSAFA is an employer that values the diversity of its workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

For further information

To apply, visit SSAFA website.  

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 14 March 2021

Interviews:  Tuesday 23 March 2021

SSAFA is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Are you interested in being part of a team that creates positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and in the future?

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is a unique organisation playing a vital role in conserving some of the UK’s most special places for current and future generations to enjoy. We use money raised by National Lottery players to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about. From the archaeology under our feet to the historic parks we love, from precious memories to rare wildlife, we encourage people to let us know what they value most about their own communities and places.

This is an exciting time for us as we develop new ways of working If you’d like to find out more about the roles available, please join one of our Virtual Events on the 10th March 2pm-3pm or the 12th March 9am-10am.Please visit our Jobs page for further details on how to register. This will be an opportunity to meet some of the team, ask questions, and find out more about the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Fund is a UK wide organisation with local teams, including the Midlands & East Area, with a strong commitment to equality and diversity. We are looking for individuals who share our values; Inclusive, Trusted, Collaborative and Ambitious.

Key skills you will bring to the roles are:
- Enthusiasm for heritage and working with a wide range of community groups
- Good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to adapt your style to a wide range of audiences
- Ability to be an active and constructive team member, demonstrating the flexibility to work across a dispersed team

Engagement Manager

An Engagement Manager encourages a wider range of people to access National Lottery Heritage Funding through offering advice and guidance to applicants about their project ideas. The focus of the engagement role is on the activities up to the point of grant application so we are seeking individuals with experience of helping groups develop ideas, creative ways of dealing with audiences, brokering partnerships and working with a wide range of communities.

We are also looking for an Investment Manager in the Midland and East team, please see our Current Job Vacancies page for further details.

To be competitive in the role, you will need to demonstrate high level knowledge, skills and experience against our selection criteria.

To review the job description and to apply, please complete the application form on our website. Please note, we cannot accept CVs - all applications must come through our website. 

The closing date for applications is Midnight 22nd March 2021. Interviews are expected to take place on the 7th to 9th April 2021, and will be held virtually.

If you have not heard from the recruiting officer two weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been successful.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Head of Service Development

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Service Development to lead on the design, delivery and ongoing management of the organisations wrap-around programmes and projects.

Position: Head of Service Development

Location: Flexible working with regular travel to the Head Office in Dudley

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: 28 days’ annual leave, 6% pension contribution, flexible and remote working opportunities, occupational sick pay, eye care vouchers.

Closing Date: 26th March 2021 - Applications will be monitored and the role may close if enough suitable candidates apply.

About the Role

The charity offers a range of wrap-around solutions in support of those most affected by gambling treatment, that build around its core treatment programmes and enable a seamless treatment journey for all service users.

These are:

• Pre-support: services for clients who have been accepted to the services, aimed at helping them to be ready and committed to engage with treatment
• Post-support: aftercare services aimed at supporting service users in building back their lives and maintain their recovery
• Outreach: engagement with local communities as well as other service providers aiming at building integrated and holistic recovery pathways for service users
• Family and Friends: services offering regular support for service users’ loved ones

The overall responsibilities of the Head of Service Development will be to lead on the design, delivery and ongoing management of the wrap-around programmes and projects, meeting targets, within budget and as specified by the operational business plan.

About You

As Head of Service Development, you will have an advanced qualification and/or training in a relevant discipline ie Healthcare/Social Work/Psychology/Psychotherapy or Counselling.

You will have experience of:

• Services design, development and management
• Line-managing clinical staff
• Managing and developing clinical monitoring and reporting systems
• Project management, including experience in managing a project from conception to evaluation

You will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of the problematic and treatment of addiction and mental health issues
• Knowledge of health and social care service modelling, commissioning and funding
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail

About the Organisation

This registered charity has nearly 50 years’ experience in providing residential support and treatment for people who are severely addicted to gambling. They provide advice, education and high quality innovative therapeutic support to problem gamblers and those affected by gambling, through residential, online and outreach services.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes enquiries from everyone and values diversity in its workforce.

You may have experience in areas such as Service, Services, Head of, Head of Services, Head of Service Delivery, Service Manager, Director of Service, Service Delivery Manager, Programme, Programmes, Programme Manager, Head of Programmes, Gambling, Mental Health, Vulnerable Adult, After Care, Care, Social Care, Outreach, Outreach Programme, Project, Service Project, Healthcare, Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling, Addiction, Service Development, Programme Development.

Closing Date: Monday 15th March 2021

Our Financial Accounting team are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and driven to become the new Head of Financial Accounting.

The Financial Accounting function is responsible for the management of transactional finance and leading on production of The Trust’s statutory accounts and regulatory reporting. This includes the management of sales ledger and purchase ledger and treasury functions and overseeing The Trust’s purchase-to-pay processes. 

This role has responsibility for the day to day management of the Financial Accounting Team, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the Trust’s financial transactions. The role will also oversee the management of the ledgers and lead on the Trust’s regulatory reporting and the statutory audit.

You will initially be based from home and then based at one of our key centres with the opportunity to work flexibly. There will also be opportunities for you to work with Young People and witness the fantastic work of the Trust. 

Why we need a Head of Financial Accounting:

Last year, we helped more than 70,000 young people, with three in four young people on our programmes, move into work, education or training. 

The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some have been in trouble with the law. Our job is to inspire and support young people, to help them reach their potential so that they can thrive and society can prosper.

We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us.

Perks for working at The Trust:

• Great holiday package! 30 days 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 an employer that is Disability Confident. 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.