Position title: The Open Kitchen (OK) National Coordinator

Reports to: Head of UK Programmes

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

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:(Up to) £28,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: Permanent 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 20th October 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and when suitable applicants identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Interview either an 'In Person', via Telephone or via 'Zoom' with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Telephone Contact details within your application and also familiarise yourself with Zoom Meetings in good time. 

Main purpose of the Role:

The Open Kitchen (OK) National coordinator is responsible for Open Kitchen programmes program in adherence with MH and donor guidelines and standards. The OK National coordinator is to streamline all OK projects within Project Management tools and Programme Quality with a focus on creating maximum impact.

The OK National coordinator is also responsible for building the capacity and management of the OK coordinators based at each of the Open Kitchens. The OK National coordinator will report to Head of UK programmes.

Main responsibilities

• Programme Management
  • Coordinate and lead on the full programmatic cycle on OK programme
  • Develop and design OK programme and projects in line with OK models
  • Plan in liaison with the partners and OK coordinators for programme implementation
  • Coordinate the Implementation of the programme
  • Carry out full project cycle monitoring and impact evaluations of OK Programmes
  • Ensure the effective use of the internal programme management system (P3)
  • Support the OK coordinators through logistical support and advice.
• Documents and templates
  • Ensure OK programme are in line with MH procedures and policy and follow the correct documentation and templates
  • Develop OK targeted documents and templates
  • Ensure all documents are properly communicated (internally) and are appropriately recorded
• Networking and Coordination
  • Lead on the networking with local and national stakeholders on food poverty
  • Coordinate with local authorities to ensure the effective implementation of the OK programme
  • Represent MH and the OK programme at forums to ensure visibility of the programme within the sector
• Provide all stakeholders with technical advice and support on UK food poverty issues
• Ensure other areas of MH are in line with current UK food Security trends
• Ensure all OK programmes are in line with due diligence, risk and legal concerns
• Liaise with fundraising to address fundraising needs within the area of OK
• Act as a focal point for information on the OK Programme
• Finance
  • Develop programmatic expenditure budgets
  • Oversee the effective use of funds within a timely manner
  • Ensure documents and relevant procedures are followed to allow for a timely transfer of funds and are effectively transferred to partner offices
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders within fundraising to ensure FSL programmes are funded and communicated to Donors
• Programme Strategy and Reviews
  • Develop a strategy at for national OK programme  
  • Carry out an annual review
• To undertake all tasks and duties in an effective, efficient, transparent and wholly accountable manner
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by line manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands policies and codes of conduct

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of managing UK CSO Projects
• Passionate about tackling poverty, deprivation and injustice and wanting to contribute actively to helping those in need or who are marginalised.
• Self-motivated and energetic, with an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confident IT skills including email, internet use, Word and Excel
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:
• Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
• Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirable

• Experience of working with food poverty interventions within the UK
• Understanding of the food poverty Sector
• An awareness of an interest in the current social/political issues that may affect the work of the Foodbank and its customers
• Public speaking skills

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. 

Position title: The Open Kitchen Coordinator - Nottingham

Reports to: Director of Programmes

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

Hours of Work: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:(Up to) £23,000.00 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Terms of Employment: 12-Months’ Fixed-Term Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period, Renewable and Extendable)

Application Process & Closing Date: Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 20th October 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and when suitable applicants identified.

Start: ASAP thereafter

Note: Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold an Interview either an 'In Person', via Telephone or via 'Zoom' with Muslim Hands; therefore, please include your Telephone Contact details within your application and also familiarise yourself with Zoom Meetings in good time. 

The Open Kitchen Coordinator - Nottingham

The Open Kitchen (OK) is a café style community-centred space where everyone is welcomed to come enjoy a free and nutritional meal between 12:00pm till 3:00pm from Monday to Friday. The Open Kitchen is a lifeline to the thousands that experience food poverty on a daily basis, ranging from homeless people to low-income families. OK also provides a range of other services including counselling, and pathways to other service providers.

Muslim Hands Programmes Department is looking to hire a Project Coordinator for The Open Kitchen in Nottingham. The role will be responsible for the day to day running of OK in Nottingham as well as working with the rest of the UK Programmes Department in achieving its national objectives.

Job description

Project Management

• To manage all of the day to day running of the Open Kitchen in Nottingham
• To be the first point of contact for The Open Kitchen Nottingham in dealing with queries and issues
• To recruit, train and manage volunteers for The Open Kitchen
• To ensure that OK is compliant with national and local regulations such as Food hygiene standards and H&S.
• To liaise with UK Programmes Department to ensure that all documentation for the project is up to date and the project is running within Muslim Hands policies such as Safeguarding Policy.
• Lead on preparing and delivering activity/promotional days at the open kitchen

Reporting

• To work with the Fundraising Department in developing interesting concepts and providing regular feedback to them.
• To submit feedbacks and reports on the Open Kitchen in line with MH templates and requirements

Networking and Advocacy

• Forge relationships with the local council and stakeholders to achieve Muslim Hands’ objectives in terms of OK and food security.
• Represent MH and the OK programme at local forums to ensure visibility of the programme within the sector

Finance

• Keep record of expenditure and financial reporting

General Expectations 

• 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 approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals 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 Practice

NB: This Job Description is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope.  The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.

Essential

• Ability to work with vulnerable groups such as the homeless
• Experience in volunteering or managing volunteers
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills
• Demonstrate the ability to use one’s own initiative and work independently
• Demonstrate knowledge of how to signpost people to other agencies effectively
• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:
  • Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
  • Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

Desirables

• Demonstrate working knowledge of foodbanks, food distribution or charitable sector.
• An understanding of Nottingham City and the different stakeholders which operate within the relevant sector
• Knowledge of running food establishments
• Demonstrate relevant NGO/Charity experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of Programmes, Financial, organisational risk management
• Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources Administration

You’ve got an in-depth understanding of mental health issues and substantial experience of working in a Social Care setting. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Service Manager.

Richmond Fellowship is part of Recovery Focus, a national group of charities highly experienced in providing specialist support services to individuals and families living with the effects of mental ill health, drug and alcohol use, gambling and domestic violence. We know that recovery can look and feel very different to each and every one of us. But we also know that if we provide the right support, at the right time, we can inspire recovery nationwide and that recovery is possible for everyone.

Right now, we’re looking for someone like you to manage the day-to-day running of our Derby Life Links Peer and Recovery service. Here, we provide personalised, community based support for people living with mental ill health, tailoring our support to each individuals needs, preferences, strengths and aspirations. Central to our support is the belief that sustainable recovery is possible for everyone.

In this vital front line management role, you’ll be responsible for everything from the day‐to‐day management of service contracts and staff, through to client support. We’ll also rely on you to develop a service/location training and development plan and look after the service’s budget. Managing all aspects of risk will be important too, as will ensuring data entry onto our MI and reporting systems is accurate and timely. In short, you’ll do everything you can to make sure the quality of the service we provide is nothing less than exceptional.

To succeed, you’ll need significant knowledge and experience of working in mental health and undertaking risk assessments. You will be solution focused and outcome driven, with a firm but inclusive, open and encouraging management style, lots of tact and diplomacy and the ability to lead by example. We’ll also be looking for a flexible approach to working hours and a willingness to participate in an on call rota. Adept at managing conflicting demands and priorities, motivating staff and delegating work also comes naturally to you. And, if you have a relevant professional qualification to go with your impressive experience, even better.

The salary for this role is £24,606 with potential progression up to £25,901 per annum.

This is a permanent role and will require the post-holder to work 37.5 hours per week.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a BAME background. 

Closing date: 22 October 2021 (We reserve the right to close vacancies before the specified closing date, should a large number of applications be received)

Please note that it is essential that both a  CV and personal statement are submitted in application. Applicants who do not include both will not be considered. 

So, are you ready to take on this rewarding role that comes with some really great benefits? Apply now via our website.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, NLW £17,189, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Edwin House is a 63 bed facility based in Radford which provides nursing care, residential care and move on support to people with a range of complex support needs and health conditions resultant from historic or current problematic substance misuse.

Framework is looking to appoint to the role of Kitchen Assistant within this exciting development.

Edwin House is CQC registered Care Home, and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have amended the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 so that, from 11 November 2021, all care home workers will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they have an exemption.

What we offer: Life Assurance, Pension (up to 4% matched by FHA), Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Benefits, Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Learning programmes tailored to suit different roles and services, Health Cash Plan.

Framework supports all employees to achieve a better work/life balance. Should you wish us to consider flexible working or job share as part of your application please state this on your application in the supporting statement section.

98% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

Framework is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Registered charity No: 1060941.

As a Disability Confident employer we warmly encourage job applications from people with disabilities. Framework is committed to offering opportunities to people from diverse communities. If you have specific requirements or adjustments please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

We are looking for a dynamic and driven, new CEO with strategic vision, direction, and inspirational leadership to lead and support the team at SV2 (Supporting Victims of Sexual Violence Ltd).
The charity delivers valuable services to victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse across Derby City and Derbyshire County. SV2 is seen as a one stop shop for services and the charity enjoys a reputation of being seen as 'experts' in this field. It has secured positive relationships with commissioners and partner agencies in the local area, regionally and nationally.
About the CEO role
The Chief Executive role will be key to building the charity as a leading Derbyshire charity in relieving the suffering associated with sexual violence. The job requires significant management capabilities and the ability to implement change. We are looking for an inspiring and motivating leader. The leadership requirements of the role are significant, and as the CEO you will have to be able to encourage and manage growth whilst not losing sight of the charity's core values. You will be creative, passionate, confident, and engaging, with a collaborative leadership style. The external image of SV2 will be of critical importance so stakeholder management skills and management of reputation will also be a key requirement for the position.
You will have direct experience creating new services as well as bidding for new contracts, coupled with having excellent people management skills and an inclusive, empowering approach. You will be emotionally intelligent and have an empathy and sensitivity for the cause.
To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
* inspirational leadership skills, ideally gained at an organisation of comparable scale and complexity
* strong financial management skills and the ability to manage a complex budget
* experience of writing bids and securing contracts or funding
* experience of managing change and transforming a business
* excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective networks with local government, statutory and other voluntary organisations
* experience of managing support services and a clear understanding of trauma and its impact
* the ambition and energy to drive forward SV2's work and impact

Reflecting the diverse communities that SV2 is proud to support, we are committed to finding a CEO who is dedicated to furthering diversity and inclusion within the charity. We actively and warmly encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

To Apply
In the first instance please share your CV with Tiku at Charity People.
If your experience is suitable, we will send you the full candidate pack and will arrange for a call and/or Zoom meeting to brief you on the role. Following this conversation, you will have everything you need to apply formally.
We look forward to hearing from you and sharing details about this exciting leadership opportunity with a charity that makes a huge difference to victims of sexual violence.
Please note, the closing date for applications is midday on 4th October
First interviews 18th and 19th October
Second interviews 26th and 28th October

As a Charity we are able to be creative, fleet of foot and inspiring in our approach to our services and how we work together. Our CARE values are embedded throughout the organisation –

 Care, Acceptance, Resilience and Empathy.

Nottinghamshire Hospice is a small and dynamic charity that sits at the heart of our communities.  We lead the provision of compassionate, community palliative care to those who are dying from a terminal or life limiting illness.  We are able to offer the opportunity to join our successful income generation team at an exciting point in our organisation’s development of new care services.  You will be responsible for creating a legacy income development programme of activity to both increase pledges made to the hospice and increase income across in-memory giving opportunities.

The successful candidate will use their networking skills to develop relationships with Solicitors, Will Writers and Funeral Directors, as well as those individuals who specifically choose to support the Hospice through a gift in their Will. Excellent internal communications skills are required to facilitate conversations around asking for gifts in wills with colleagues around the organisation. The role will report to the Individual Giving Fundraiser and will therefore compliment the relationships the hospice holds with all our individual supporters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, experienced Legacy Fundraiser to make a real impact on the long-term income development plan at Nottinghamshire Hospice, supporting the continuing development of our care delivery to patients and families in our communities.

At Derby City Mission we are entering an exciting phase in our development and are looking for someone with excellent skills to support the Chief Executive and his office. In this role you will play a pivotal part in helping to make a real difference to those who need us most by providing an effective fundraising service both for our existing activities and to help us move forward with our growth and development plans.

As the Fundraising Facilitator, you will co-ordinate all DCM fundraising projects, including applications to trusts and foundations, pitching for corporate partners and working with the rest of DCM on fundraising events.

You will focus on maximising donations to achieve our fundraising targets. You will also manage DCM fundraising database, and will work with the Fundraising Development Team to maintain both the traditional and digital fundraising.

We’re looking for someone who has experience in fundraising or has an aptitude to learn swiftly. You should be a team player. You should be confident, proactive, an excellent communicator and organiser, who will enjoy the chance to take on this varied and active role.

Deputy Shop Manager/s

We are recruiting Deputy Shop Managers for the following locations:

Ashby Superstore – 17 hours per week, including weekends

Burntwood Superstore – Full time over 5 days, including weekends

Burton Bookshop – 8.5 hours, 1 day per week, including weekends

Tamworth Superstore – 17 hours per week, including weekends

Salary: £8.91 per hour

Closing date: 26th September 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 4th October

We have exciting opportunities for the right individual to join our stores. Being part of a growing community team, you’ll have a hands-on approach to charity retailing.

We’re looking for the candidates who have great commercial skills, understands why customer service is key and wants to be part of growing a successful team. Ideally you’ll have previous retail experience, be able to demonstrate strong leadership and have the ability to develop and motivate a volunteer team.

About us:

St Giles Hospice provides care and support for local people, and their families, living with a terminal illness. Care is offered at the hospice’s centres in Whittington and Sutton Coldfield, and in patients’ own homes across the region.

We have 21 shops, run by dedicated staff and volunteers, within our catchment area and a growing online e-commerce business. These are supported by a dedicated distribution facility and central team.

Just so you know

• This post maybe subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 
• Due to the expected number of applications we are not able to respond to every application received, therefore, applicants who do not receive a response within 14 days of the closing date should assume that they have been unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

St Giles Hospice, Fisherwick Road, Whittington, Lichfield, WS14 9LH.  Registered charity 509014 Company limited by guarantee 1430090

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it motivates us to maintain our position as an influential, informed and forceful voice at every level.

We are seeking a specialist writer to produce evidence-based content about safeguarding and child protection for the NSPCC Learning website. This role is suitable for hybrid-working, with at least one day per week in the office (either London or Leicester) and working from home for the remainder of the week.

The post holder will work in our busy Knowledge and Information team, which seeks out and disseminates child protection information to anyone who works or volunteers with children.

You should have demonstrable experience of carrying out desk research, synthesising complex information from a range of sources and translating this into web content that is clear, concise and easy to understand. You will have attention to detail, follow brand guidelines, proofread and review your own work.

You need to have excellent interpersonal skills, be a continuous learner and demonstrate a commitment to keeping children safe.

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, volunteers, agency workers and consultants to share this commitment.