Service Manager Jobs in Hove, The City Of Brighton And Hove
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Location: Remote (UK based)
Salary: £29,450.00 per year (plus Inner London Weighting if applicable)
Length of contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2025
Hours per week: 37 (also available on a term time only basis - please include desired work pattern in your application)
Closing date: 24th June 2024
Who are Women’s Aid?
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. We are a federation of over 170 organisations which provide just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across England. For almost 50 years we have campaigned on behalf of our members and survivors to shape policy and practice, and to raise awareness of domestic abuse.
Purpose of the Children and Young People Training Coordinator role:
As Children and Young People Training Coordinator, the successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting the Children and Young People (CYP) team with the daily functions that are necessary to enable the CYP work (What Works and Expect Respect programmes) to run smoothly and includes the effective and strategic support for training structures by being the key contact for external coordination with schools and the assistance of training delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and running the effective implementation and maintenance of administrative structures, systems, and processes.
Key duties and responsibilities of the Children and Young People Training Coordinator:
- To act as the point of contact and reference for training officers, schools and other internal and external partners and customers
- To organise the timetabling, travel and logistics, materials and other relevant support to the ensure the smooth delivery of the programme.
- To ensure that payments, invoicing and purchases and expenses are accurately processed to always ensure financial accountability.
- To track the impact of the programme delivery and maintain accurate records that can support reporting to the Accountable lead, the board and to funders.
- To maintain the team’s risk register and ensure that data is stored and managed in line with GDPR and confidentiality.
- To support the service in any other way necessary within the parameters of the role.
What we are looking for in our Children and Young People Training Coordinator:
- Warm and personable.
- Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability.
- Result oriented.
- Influence, motivate and communicate effectively with a wide range of people, inside and outside our own organisation.
- Committed to the best outcomes for children and young people.
Benefits of joining us as our Children and Young People Training Coordinator include:
- Generous Annual Leave: 25 days (with an extra 1 day per year after 1 year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days) + the usual 8 UK bank holidays + 2 additional days in March and August + 3 days of ‘end of year’ leave, bridging the gap between the festive holiday period and new year.
- Valuable Pension Benefits: a generous 7% employer contribution.
- Flexible Working: remote working, a generous TOIL scheme, and family-friendly policies
- Wellness and Support: including a cycle to work scheme, free optician check-ups, annual flu vaccines, access to a 24-hour employee assistance counselling helpline, a ‘Headspace’ app for mindfulness, and ‘Reflective Practice’ sessions.
- Making a genuine difference, in a rewarding role where your work will directly result in helping Women’s Aid to be able to provide lifesaving services for women and children across England.
How to apply?
Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Your Cover Letter should be no more than 2 pages long and should include a summary of your reasons for applying for the position. You should also include details of how your skills, behaviours and experience meet those necessary for the role, as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure that you also complete the EDI form and send all completed paperwork to our Recruitment email address. (Please clearly mark your name and the role title in the subject line of your email).
NB:
- Women only need apply under schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.
- If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants.
- We reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of responses is received.
- All posts, including remote posts, must be based in the UK.
- Women’s Aid is committed to quality, equality, and valuing diversity. Applications are particularly welcome from Black and minoritised women.
- Please read our Single Sex Statement titled "Position regarding member services and direct services to survivors" on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage and Early Interventions Officer (DASS Helpline) to join the Domestic Abuse Specialist Service in Brighton & Hove. This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is offered on a hybrid basis working between home and our office in Brighton.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on trauma-informed support and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your Birthday
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This hybrid role is based in Brighton & Hove. There is a mandatory office attendance requirement with a minimum of 1 day a week.
The role will involve:
- Making initial contact assessing and providing information to victims/survivors of domestic abuse
- Providing any immediate safety and support needs for the victims/and their children(s) including safeguarding when required.
- Providing administrative support to our wider team to support them in the delivery of advocacy to victims/survivors of mainly domestic abuse.
- Liaising with the police and other agencies to ensure all relevant information is collected including safe contact numbers and consent from victims/survivors.
- Gathering feedback from service users and collating this into monthly reports and contributing to monitoring information for the service.
- Participating in regular supervisions and reviews.
You will need to:
- Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the myths, facts and misconceptions about domestic abuse.
- Understand Safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Understand the needs of victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
- Understand the effects of trauma and the importance of trauma informed practice.
- Have a good understanding of the Criminal Justice System.
- Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advisory skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals.
- Demonstrate the ability to use IT applications competently including, Microsoft Word, Excel etc. and Case Management systems in order to keep accurate records and monitoring your performance.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
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To support the delivery of marketing and communications in line with our strategy.
Internal comms (50%)
· Support colleagues from across the organisation to develop communications plans for initiatives and change projects.
· Author or edit stories and content to inspire, motivate and inform our colleagues
· Design and distribute email communications to segments of our staff community
· Maintain and post news and events on our Sharepoint-based intranet
· Support with communications planning and delivery for internal events, webinars and meetings.
· Working with the Internal Comms Lead to continually improve and optimise our internal comms channels, including developing our SharePoint intranet.
· Plan, shoot and edit short promotional films.
· Use Adobe Creative Suite, Canva or the Microsoft suite to design materials for cascade by managers to their teams.
Marketing (30%)
· Develop engaging and persuasive written and visual content, including case studies, success stories and testimonials that effectively communicate the value and impact of United Response’s work
· Create engaging and optimised content for our social media channels, applying your understanding of our audience to drive engagement and action
· Support the Marketing and Communications Manager with management of the website, including writing and editing web copy and publishing articles, while embedding SEO principles throughout.
· Optimise case study leads into creative responses written, audio or visual to distribute on our channels
· Support the planning and delivery of communications at external events.
Policy and campaigns (20%)
· Spot and create social media responses to breaking announcements under the guidance of the Press Manager
· Support the delivery of our policy and campaigning strategy with comms and engagement activity.
· Support team administration, including working on a rota basis to manage inboxes
· Support the management of consents and the safe storage of case studies and photography.
· With the wider team explore opportunities to embed a storytelling culture throughout the organisation.
· Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, our agencies and other partners
· Join forums and departmental meetings to advise on communication methods and co-developing communication plans.
· Keep up to date with communications and marketing practice and innovation
· Champion diversity, equality and inclusion and uphold United Response’s values
· Travel to services and occasionally work outside office hours
· Ensure dignity and respect for the people we support in every aspect of your work
· Maintain confidentiality at all times
· Adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements and our organisational policies
· Carry out any other duties as reasonably required.
Person Specification
· Excellent written communication skills and ability to copywrite creatively, sensitively and with attention to detail.
· Good understanding of marketing principles and ability to apply these in practice.
· High standard of verbal communication and ability to relate to people from different walks of life.
· Excellent team working skills.
· Experience of working to deadlines and prioritising demands on your attention.
· Degree standard or professional qualification in marketing or related field.
· Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.
· Design skills using Adobe software.
· Experience filming and editing video to a professional standard.
· Using content management systems to publish website content, or email distribution tools such as Mailchimp.
· Knowledge of using paid and organic social media professionally.
· Experience in recruitment marketing, campaigning, accessible communications or working for a charity.
· If you have lived experience of disability, or relating to people with learning disabilities or autism, we’d particularly welcome your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Co-production and Engagement Lead
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a senior management role improving the lives of people with severe learning disabilities and their families, within a small national charity with a reputation for excellence.
The Co-production and Engagement Lead will be leading and delivering a 3-year National Lottery funded project through co-production with a range of stakeholders and be responsible for creating local networks and sharing best practice
Position: Co-production & Engagement Lead
Location: Kent (hybrid or remote working considered)
Hours: Part Time 30 hours per week
Salary: £35k pro rata (depending on experience)
Contract: Fixed Term to 31st March 2027
Benefits: Hybrid working, 25 days plus public holidays, Pension matched 5%
Closing Date: Monday 24th June at 9am. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
First interviews: Wednesday 10th July
The Role
The foundation is a registered charity which exists to improve the quality of life of people (children, young people and adults) with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour challenges and the families who support them.
We are currently looking for a Co-production & Engagement Lead to deliver a 3-year project funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Working closely with a small friendly staff team, and 3 regional family carers (specifically employed for this project), you will be responsible for developing 3 regional networks across England, sharing best practice locally and nationally, linking with the Challenging Behaviour – National Strategy Group, and ensuring co-production and family carer engagement is promoted and embedded as best practice.
About You
You will have up to date and relevant knowledge and/or experience of children’s and/or adult policy and practices (learning disabilities) across health, education and social care and be fully committed to working in co-production and supporting family carers to fully engage as partners in the process to achieve the best outcomes.
A proven project manager, who thinks strategically and has the ability to work with a range of stakeholders across multiple sites, You will need to be highly organised, skilled at project management, knowledgeable about current policy and practices, and a confident communicator adept at influencing a wide range of stakeholders.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K.
About the Organisation
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation was set up in 1997 by Vivien Cooper OBE, the parent of a child with severe learning disabilities who displayed a range of challenging behaviours. At the time, there was no support for families like Viv’s and no adequate provision to support her son – other than almost three hundred miles away!
Crucially, families remain at the heart of our work. It is their experiences that shape everything we do; from the direct support we provide through our family advice service, to the training we deliver for commissioners and providers, through to the rich evidence base we bring from working with families to challenge the system and to “speak truth to power”.
As an equal opportunity employer, the organisation would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as they are currently underrepresented in the workforce.
This role requires a Basic Disclosure Check.
We politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales
You may also have experience in areas such as Co-Production, Engagement, Co-Production and Engagement, Co-Production Lead, Engagement Lead, Co-Production and Engagement Lead, Engagement Manager, Engagement Officer, Policy, Education, Social Care, Project Manager, Family Engagement Lead, Community Engagement Lead.
Please note NFP People are advertising this role on behalf of our client.
Consultancy services required
Parkinson’s UK works with health and social care professionals to transform Parkinson’s services across the UK.
We do this through the Parkinson’s Excellence Network (PEN), a network of around 6,000 health and care professionals with a shared vision: to build an expert Parkinson’s workforce and improve health and care services for people with Parkinson’s.
We bring together and support health and care professionals to share best practice, network and collaborate, share resources and education, and drive improvements to services for people with Parkinson’s and their loved ones.
Since its establishment in 2015, the Excellence Network has provided networking and collaboration opportunities for professionals across the different regions of the UK. In England, the Excellence Network is moving to a new regional model aligned to the 7 NHS England regions. The regional model in the devolved nations will remain the same: 3 regions in Scotland, 2 in Wales and 1 in Northern Ireland.
To help us deliver this new regional model, we are looking for 2 healthcare professionals to take on the role of Regional Clinical Lead on a consultancy basis.
We currently have vacancies in the following regions in England. To apply for the role, you will need to be based in these regions:
- North West
- South East
What will be expected of you in this role
You’ll:
- Be expected to co-opt a multidisciplinary leadership team to support you in your role. This team should reflect the multi-professional composition of regional services, as well as the geography and should include at least one person with Parkinson's.
- Drive engagement and participation with the Excellence Network at a regional level. Inspire, challenge and collaborate with the health and social care professional community to drive significant improvements to Parkinson’s services across your region
- Act as a professional ambassador for the Excellence Network and help represent the professionals in your region.
- Engage with Integrated Care Board (ICB) leaders to help influence the development of your Integrated Care System (ICS).
- Work closely with the Professional Engagement team at Parkinson’s UK to organise and hold engagement opportunities in your region. This will include working withthe team to hold and lead at least one in-person meeting in your region per year. Attend the annual in-person PEN National and Regional Clinical Leads meeting. Support the PEN national calendar of events through attendance or promotion. This includes Excellence Hub meetings and other activities centred around our national priorities.
- Work closely with the PEN National Clinical Leadership Team (CLT) to discuss and review national and regional priorities. Attend a virtual meeting with CLT 2 times per year.
What expertise you’ll bring
You’ll:
- Be a UK-based clinical healthcare professional, working in Parkinson’s or with an interest and expertise in the condition, with exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills. Healthcare professionals living with Parkinson’s are also encouraged to apply.
- Have a good understanding of the landscape of health and social care delivery, education and workforce development to support the strategic aims and objectives of Parkinson’s UK.
What you can expect from Parkinson’s UK
You’ll:
- Be formally welcomed and introduced to the Excellence Network and your role as a regional clinical lead.
- Be provided with an introduction pack, which outlines all the activities of the PEN at a national, regional and local level, so that you can gain an understanding of where
- your role fits in.
- Meet regularly with the Professional Engagement team to discuss and plan activity in your region, working to a co-developed engagement plan for your PEN region. We will be flexible, taking into account your individual needs.
- Meet with the Professional Engagement Lead or Associate Director of Policy & Health Strategy after 6 months in the role for a review meeting and then annually thereafter (or more frequently if required).
- Be provided with a set of resources and information to support you in your role eg. a ready made presentation on the PEN, data from the services within your patch, including relevant data from the UK Parkinson’s Audit.
- Be invited to an annual event for the National and Regional Clinical Leads, to provide updates, training and opportunities for discussion.
A bit more about the opportunity
Time commitment will be 0.5 days per week (1 programmed activity) to be worked flexibly across the month.
Monthly rate will be based on skills and experience.
Term of consultancy services will be set tenure of 3 years from date of appointment, with an option to extend once for a further 3 years.
We will also ask you to send across a monthly invoice to the Professional Engagement Manager at Parkinson’s UK and include a short paragraph outlining what you’ve done in the role each month. We can provide an example of this.
We’re a people-powered movement on the verge of major breakthroughs in Parkinson’s. Together, we will find a cure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bild
Chief Operating Officer
£59,000 - £69,000
Permanent, full-time
Remote with at least one office-based day per week in person / in office
Since 1971 Bild has championed the human rights of people with learning disabilities. We want a society where everyone enjoys the same rights and opportunities.
For over 50 years we have protected and supported the rights of people with learning disabilities. In partnership with others, we identify and share best practice to help build a more inclusive society. We seek to empower and enable people to thrive. We work with people with lived experience to support organisations and their staff to build inclusive environments and communities.
The Bild Group - Bild, the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and Bild Association of Certified Training (ACT) - are three independent charities with their own governance arrangements, who share the same common goal. The Group shares support functions including communications, finance and HR.
Our Chief Operating Officer is a newly established role to have oversight of all Bild operations and those of the Restraint Reduction Network, a charity
with an ambitious vision to eliminate the unnecessary use of restrictive practices in health and social care and education
The responsibilities of the COO are multifaceted. In addition to being the lead for the efficient functioning of the organisation, the role is responsible for ensuring that all grant funded projects are run smoothly and are completed on time and within budget. This includes our traded services such as workplace training and qualifications programmes.
The role deputises for the Chief Executive and is responsible for HR and future workforce planning as well as business development across the group.
We are seeking a senior manager with relevant sector experience – charity, disability, health, social care, education – who has held responsibility for multi-programme and project management delivered in co-production with stakeholders and partners. Your responsibilities will have included the development of a sustainable income generation programme, the production of funding bids and reporting to funders.
Your wider people management experience will have included multi-disciplinary team leadership and involvement in, or leading, wider people and organisational development interventions.
Closing date: 27th June at 10am
First Interviews: Week beginning 8th July 2024
Second Interviews: Week beginning 15th July 2024
Job context
Are you an experienced data protection professional? Are you interested in making a difference supporting charities with their data protection obligations?
Due to a significant demand for our services, we are recruiting for more Practitioners to join our team!
Hope and May is an international data protection consultancy. We provide legal advice and guidance to organisations to ensure that they lawfully handle personal data.
We specialise in the voluntary sector, helping charities to understand their data protection obligations. Hope and May is endorsed by many of the sector organisations such as the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and Lloyds Bank Foundation.
Hope and May are currently seeking an experienced data protection professional to join our expanding team as a Data Protection Practitioner to support our growing client base. As a member of our team, you will be responsible to provide data protection support to your portfolio of voluntary organisations.
If you have experience in data protection and you’re keen to help charities and their work, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Conduct Data Protection Consultation: Provide expert guidance and consultation on data protection laws, regulations, and best practices to charities seeking to handle sensitive information responsibly.
2. Policy Framework Development: Create comprehensive data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the specific needs and activities of each charity.
3. Compliance: Ensure that the charities comply with relevant data protection laws, such as the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. Keep abreast of changing data protection laws and regulations and ensure that the charities remain in compliance with any new requirements.
4. Training and Awareness: Conduct data protection training sessions for charity staff and volunteers to promote a culture of data privacy awareness.
5. Data Subject Rights: Facilitate data subjects' rights requests, such as access, rectification, erasure, and objection, in accordance with applicable laws.
6. Data Governance: Develop and enforce data governance policies and procedures to ensure appropriate data handling, storage, and disposal practices.
7. Record of Activities and Processing: Draft inventories of data processing activities and map the flow of data within the charities to identify potential privacy risks.
8. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular reports to senior management on data protection initiatives, compliance status, and potential risks.
10. Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs): draft and review DPIAs for high-risk data processing activities and provide recommendations to minimize privacy risks.
11. Ethical Considerations: Address ethical implications related to data collection, storage, and use, especially when dealing with sensitive data or vulnerable populations.
12. Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, such as legal teams, IT departments, authorities and external consultants, to ensure a coordinated approach to data protection for your clients.
13. Data Breach Management: Provide expert guidance and support to charities in the event of a data breach, including coordination with relevant authorities and stakeholders for a timely and effective response, including containment, mitigation, notification, and recovery strategies.
Requirements
Essential Experience and Knowledge
- Experience working for charitable organisations in a position relevant to the role (e.g. Governance, Data Protection Lead, Team Manager, Research and Impact Manager or similar)
- Knowledge in Data Protection legislation (e.g. UK GDPR, PECR, DPA 2018) and its practical application to the work of charitable organisations.
- Consultation: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively consult with and advise clients from senior management level to general staff.
- Delivery: Proven initiative and experience in consistently delivering high-quality work within specified deadlines.
- Communication: Excellent communication skills. Must be able to articulate complex concepts in a clear and accessible manner both verbally and in writing.
- Policy Development: Proven experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Document drafting and review: Proficiency in conducting comprehensive document reviews and in developing templates and resources for colleagues and clients.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to assess risks and propose solutions.
- IT skills: High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent adaptability to different software tools.
Essential Personal Specification
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong time management skills and adept at thriving in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks and projects.
- Reflective and inquisitive, enjoying challenges and leading on projects.
- Proactive work delivery and a strong commitment to professional growth and development.
- Showcasing a pragmatic approach, adept at providing concise advice and efficiently driving projects to successful completion
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable but not essential
- Professional certifications in data protection.
- Experience in consultancy.
- Experience conducting training sessions.
- Familiarity with IT security practices to address the intersection of data protection and information security.
- Basic understanding of contract law and its relevance to data protection provisions.
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, a DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about working for a strong cause? Are you a confident communicator with great attention to detail? Are you a meticulous planner with excellent organisational skills? Are you an excellent relationship builder? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re seeking a talented and cause-driven Education project co-ordinator to join our dynamic team, working to achieve our vision of safe and healthy streets. You will inspire, inform and engage educators and communities across the UK to fight alongside us to stop the world’s biggest killer of children and young people – road crashes – and enable people to cycle and walk without fear of traffic. Your work will inspire people to learn more, unite and achieve the solutions needed to save lives and the planet.
Brake is the national charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively.
We have a 29-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.
We work with schools and families, communities and companies to champion the cause of road safety and raise awareness of key road safety issues. Brake is committed to delivering education programmes to improve knowledge, develop and enhance skills, and shift attitudes towards road safety and active travel.
Who you are:
An experienced and ambitious project and programme officer looking for a new challenge engaging with the education sector on the crucial issue of road safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-scale project management from planning to execution and reporting.
- Assess and recommend new projects or changes to existing ones.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
- Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective information flow.
- Utilize project management frameworks (Waterfall, Agile) for marketing strategy, audience segmentation, and CRM.
- Manage project data using our internal software and CRM database.
Who You Are:
- A project management professional with a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in project planning, execution, and budget management.
- Skilled in managing large, complex projects involving multiple teams.
- Excellent at meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and adapting to changing needs.
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and IT skills.
- Resilient, solution-focused, and driven to make a positive impact.
About the team and how we work
- Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We do not want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.
- Employees are subject to driver licence checks. Please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work. Applicants will be asked to disclose any unspent points at interview.
To apply
Submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly demonstrate you have what it takes to perform this challenging and rewarding role by Tuesday 5th July at 5pm.
We work to stop road deaths and injuries, support people affected by road crashes and campaign for safe and healthy mobility for all.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
From this investment we’re looking for someone to provide a high quality, local volunteer support service in region. Volunteers are vital to Parkinson’s UK; they provide highly valued support and services through local branches, groups, and cafes. This rewarding role provides the opportunity to work directly with volunteers, together making a positive difference to the lives of people affected by Parkinson’s.
About the role:
You’ll act as the main point of contact and support for volunteers in local branches, groups, and cafes. As part of an integrated regional team you’ll contribute to shared plans and priorities.
Working remotely and in person, you’ll provide the highest quality customer care and support volunteers in line with the charity’s governance requirements, as well as our policies and procedures. You’ll provide high quality business support to colleagues to promote volunteering opportunities and bring volunteers together in the local community.
What you’ll bring:
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Strong volunteer support skills and an ability to work in a user-focused and inclusive way
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Experience of volunteer recruitment, induction and training
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Ability to manage and prioritise own workload whilst working collaboratively across a dispersed team of colleagues and volunteers
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Proven ability to take a solution focused approach, supporting with queries raised by volunteers
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Ability to confidently support group volunteers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
The successful candidates will be required to
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have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; if you don’t have a current DBS check, you will be required to apply for one - refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn
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live in the area covered by the post and be able to travel when needed within the area and occasionally further afield
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Sightsavers is looking for a Deputy Director: Institutional Funding - a new role within our expanding team, deputising for the Director and ensuring the effective implementation of the organisation's institutional funding strategy.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
Location: UK remote - with very occasional travel to Haywards Heath, West Sussex when required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: This is a full-time role with some flexibility around hours worked and lots of home working
Working across more than 30 countries globally, Sightsavers is dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness and empowering people with disabilities to participate fully in society. Our mission is to bring effective and innovative solutions that enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in health, education, and employment programmes and we lead on the elimination of debilitating neglected tropical diseases. We are looking for a Deputy Director: Institutional Funding to deputise for the Director and ensuring the effective implementation of the organisation's institutional funding strategy and development of targeted strategies to access new donors/funding streams.
This role will involve:
- Leadership and management
- Development and operationalisation of strategy
- Capacity building
- Profile building
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Extensive experience in senior bid development roles with a proven track record of having raised and managed significant funding from a range of programme funding donors including commercial contracts.
- Proven track record of successful commercial contract experience.
- Experience of complex grants/contract management.
- Significant experience of management within a programme funding environment.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders up to senior management.
- Deep understanding of international development issues and how they relate to Sightsavers' work.
- Established relationships with major multilateral and bilateral government and foundation donors, particularly FCDO, USAID and Gates.
- Ability to build effective cross organisational relationships, including leading teams.
- Planning and coordination skills.
This is an involved role, please read the full job description for further details
Benefits
Sightsavers offers some fantastic benefits. Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowance, pension, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and wellness discounts. If you choose to work in or are visiting our collaborative, modern office space, you will find it an easy 20-minute train journey from Brighton or 45 minutes from London.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying. Please note that there will be an expectation that you can occasionally visit our modern and collaborative offices in Haywards Heath, West Sussex (RH16 3BW). This role could be worked part-time - a minimum of four days per week.
We anticipate that remote interviews will take place in late June/ early July.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
In line with its commitment to safe programming and recruitment, Sightsavers participates in the inter-agency (MDS) administered by the . Through collaboration with other MDS members, Sightsavers aims to ensure that there are no sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment issues relating to potential new hires and that we can respond systematically to checks from fellow MDS members. This ensures our work is accountable, delivered to a high standard and supports safeguarding across the development and humanitarian fields.
Are you a talented experienced HR professional keen to join a growing organisation that makes a big impact on the lives of people with autism? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a UK-based charity which supports individuals with autism and their families through various initiatives.
In this brand-new role as HR Business Partner, you will work closely with the Head of HR, supporting the UK team through the provision of a high-level HR service. You will lead the development and provision of a people focused service, providing strong HR Business Partnering support to stakeholders and contribute to the delivery and embedding of the HR people strategy across the charity. In addition, you will build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders within the charity, acting as a trusted HR Business Partner, continuously driving improvement and change, and using data to inform decision making.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: circa £40k + excellent benefits
Full-time (35 hours per week) - with flexible working options available
Location: Remote home-based role with a small amount of travel (6 times per year), we encourage applicants from across the UK
Key responsibilities within this role will be as follows:
- Work closely with the Head of HR to transform and strengthen the organisational culture, ensuring that managers are skilled and have the confidence to resolve employee issues, and manage and upskill their teams.
- Contribute to the development of the HR strategy and manage the implementation across the charity
- Play a key role in developing and embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the charity, ensuring that this is at the forefront of all HR activities.
- Support and embed wellbeing initiatives across the charity.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with Managers, Heads of Department and Directors.
- Contribute to the development of pay and compensation strategy through development of pay scales, pay reviews, pay benchmarking, modelling a range of scenarios and presenting this as a business case for consideration.
- Provide tailored HR advice and guidance, using metrics and data to spot trends and identify risks and areas of opportunity.
- Responsible for managing all employee relations cases (including discipline, grievance, capability, and absence procedures)
- Coach managers through informal and formal cases, ensuring that all advice and guidance provided is in line with policies, legal requirements, and best practice.
- Review employee relations cases to identify trends that can be addressed through learning and development, recruitment, or other people activities.
- Support senior managers in workforce planning, reviewing job descriptions, team structure and culture.
- Develop and facilitate bespoke learning and education solutions as required to upskill knowledge and capabilities across stakeholder groups
- Manage volume or bespoke recruitment initiatives and support hiring managers.
We'd love to hear from you if you feel you have the following skills and experience:
The successful candidate will be a seasoned HR professional, committed to continuous improvement, ensuring good practice tailored to the needs of a large charity e.g. delivering organisational objectives, business transformation, process improvement, reward systems, cost modelling. You will have knowledge and understanding of the importance and benefits of Diversity and Inclusion. You will be able to interpret complex data and trends, provide recommendation using the data and spot key trends from data and utilise this to tailor guidance and improve people activities. Technologically savvy with HRIS, AI, and Microsoft Office 365. You will have a pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a diplomatic and professional manner. Plan own workload and maintain progress on a range of issues whilst managing conflicting priorities.
If you're as excited by this opportunity as we are, then we'd love to hear from you. Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Tatiana at Charity People as the first step.
Deadline: Monday 24th June at 12noon.
Interview dates: Online interviews will be held on either 26th, 27th, 28th June.
Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, we would love to begin conversations with interested candidates early.
Charity People actively promote equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Homeless Link is the national membership charity for frontline homeless agencies and the wider housing with health, care and support sector in England. With more than 800 members, we work to improve services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness and ensure that everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
We are seeking a Research Officer to help deliver a core research project exploring the interaction between homelessness and health. The post holder will work closely with academic partners to deliver the research contributing to an important evidence base that supports our goal of ending homelessness. They will also support the Homeless Link research team in delivering our wider research programme.
The successful candidate will have:
- a good foundation in qualitative and quantitative research.
- strong communication skills.
- an openness to continuous learning and problem solving
We are actively seeking to increase our diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability. There are no educational requirements in order to apply for this role, and we welcome applicants who have built experience through varied and different opportunities. If you are interested but not sure if you’re qualified please do get in touch to discuss.
For full details and how to apply visit our website
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Liverpool on a fixed-term basis.
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: S11178 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased, Liverpool. However, frequent travel across the area will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares available)
Salary: Circa £16,043 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed-term maternity cover until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 23 June 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
· Work collaboratively with Liverpool NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference to the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running Communication Support groups.
This role requires the post holder to travel throughout Liverpool to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Support Coordinator
We’re looking for an innovative, passionate, and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our Stroke Recovery Service based in Wirral on a fixed-term basis.
This is a remote working role and applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: S11177 Stroke Association Support Coordinator
Location: Homebased, Wirral. However, frequent travel across the area will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (flexible work available)
Salary: Circa £21,391 per annum (FTE circa £26,700 per annum)
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2025. Our services are contracted, we currently have funding for this contract until 31 March 2025.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 23 June 2024. We reserve the right to close these vacancies early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
The service aims to identify and address the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway, by providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.
The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:
· Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
· Provide personalised information, advice and support.
· Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
· Work collaboratively with Wirral NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference to the lives of people affected by stroke.
About You
The post holder will have experience/background in:
· A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
· Setting up and running Communication Support groups.
This role requires the post holder to travel throughout Wirral to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further
information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
About the Organisation
Stroke Association. Rebuilding lives after stroke.
When stroke strikes, part of your brain shuts down. And so does a part of you. That’s because a stroke happens in the brain, the control centre for who we are and what we can do. It happens every five minutes in the UK and changes lives instantly. Recovery is tough, but with the right specialist support and a ton of courage and determination, the brain can adapt.
We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.
We provide specialist support, fund critical research and campaign to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives.
We’re working to improve the diversity of our team. Because we know that individuality leads to a richer experience for our people and better support for those affected by stroke.
We strongly encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. And we’re particularly looking to increase the number of applications from those with lived experience of stroke and those from under-represented communities.
Every five minutes, stroke destroys lives. Help us rebuild them and join our team.
In 2019, we developed a bold new corporate strategy so that we can rebuild more lives after stroke and make a bigger difference to people’s lives. To help us deliver our strategy and make a real difference, we are looking to recruit talented people to a number of new roles. If you would like to support stroke survivors to rebuild their lives, we want to hear from you!
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service, Vulnerable Adult, Social Care and Support Officer, Rehabilitation Coordinator, Volunteering Manager, Care and Support Officer, Social Care Worker, Health, Health Care, Support Worker, Care Worker, Social Care Support Worker, Residential Support Worker, Relief Support Worker, Support Worker Disabilities, Day Centre Support Worker, Rehabilitation Support Worker, Night Support Worker, Stroke Support Worker, Disability, Disability Support, Stroke.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Head of Fundraising & Communications
EDUCATION FOR ALL MOROCCO transforms the lives of marginalised girls, in the High Atlas mountains, enabling them to fulfil their potential, reducing social injustice and inequalities, improving the quality of life for women, and their communities.
Prior to the Al Haouz earthquake in September 2023 EFA funded six boarding houses, enabling young women to access senior school education. Five boarding houses were destroyed. Astonishingly, no girls or staff were in them at the time.
We are unashamedly ambitious to build on EFAs transformational work over the last two decades. Our Covid Recovery Strategy focussed on widening our impact, and the earthquake has just made us even more determined to deliver on our promise, because we have never been more relevant.
Due to the extraordinary generosity of donors, we have funding in place to support a major rebuilding programme. However we don't want to simply rebuild. Due to covid and the earthquake there is a lot of catching up to do.
As Head of Fundraising & Communications you will work with the trustees to deliver the strategic vision, by developing and implementing a successful fundraising and communications strategy. A new website is under construction and the successful applicant will play a leading role in determining its fundraising functionality, content, and messaging.
This job is for you if you are:
- Authentic in your desire to improve the lives of marginalised girls & young women.
- Self-motivated, flexible, proactive, and enjoy working independently.
- Analytical; can identifying aspects in our service impact, which can become new funding opportunities for donors.
- At ease with and understand the challenges inherent to a small organization.
If you have
- Really great communication skills (across a range of media, types of donors), and can do so with clarity, decision, focus.
- Developed successful fundraising and communication strategies before, or relevant strategies in other contexts.
- The character, personality and self-confidence to become the public face of EFA.
- A confident understanding of relevant compliance legislation, and financial and budgetary management experience.
In a typical month you’ll:
-Plan, execute, fundraising events and campaigns, attend conferences, develop compelling social media stories.
-Undertake research, identify new funding opportunities, write donor proposals, complete donor grant applications.
-Liaise with Moroccan partners, co-ordinate marketing, and fundraising activities.
-Work with donors, developing a range of benefits, events, and engagement opportunities.
-Working with trustees, prepare a monthly update report.
-Manage administrative and compliance tasks including a budget, logging donor communications into the database etc.
-Evaluate the impact and update policies and procedures.
Position: Head of Fundraising & Communications
Responsible: to Deputy Chair Finance Committee
Location: remote, withoccasional meetings in London. An annual strategy weekend in Marrakech in November.
Hours: 35 hrs per week (compressed).
Salary: £40,000 £42,000 per annum.
Annual leave and benefits:
28 days annual leave (not including bank holidays)
Pension Scheme with matched contributions of 6% after 3 months
How to apply
Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivations.
First-round interviews will take place in the week commencing 24th June. Final interviews will take place in London week commencing 1st July.
Closing date 19th June 2024.
EFA is committed to safeguarding children. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship to candidates living outside of the UK
We want to give girls from rural Morocco the chance of a secondary Education because we believe that everyone has the right to an education.