Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives.

The Global Operations Manager is responsible for providing specialist operational leadership and management in support of Saferworld’s values and mission through the following broad areas:

• Strengthen the development, oversight and uptake of Saferworld’s operations’ policies, systems and compliance commitments
• Provide operational guidance, coordination and support for personnel across Saferworld offices and affiliates
• Partner with cross-functional support teams and contribute to effective cross-organisational collaboration and working to help maintain and grow efficiency across organisational processes.

Working alongside other core support functions, the position will lead and engage in a range of assignments such as systems’ development projects; policy updates and uptake tracking.  They will also be responsible for overseeing quality and cost-effectiveness in operational procurements, the coordination of teams supporting operational plans for scale ups; opening of new offices or exits and the mentoring of key operational managers and point persons.  Finally, they will have oversight of compliance performance around operations systems and the development of new projects to improve the effectiveness of operations.

The post-holder is expected to show good stewardship, coordination and innovation in order to contribute to the achievement of Saferworld’s strategic objectives.  S/he will have proven significant experience of operations management and planning, including working with financial, human resources and administrative functions and of working in a programme office in a conflict-affected and/or developmental context, and specifically of the operational requirements of an office in these environments. You will have the ability to communicating sensitively and effectively with a wide range of people, including across cultures and with those at a distance

Do you have demonstrable experience of supporting, including through line management, a staff team working with vulnerable individuals in a homelessness, social care or similar setting?

Would you like to be a key part of a management team, dedicated to providing a high-quality service to residents across multiple sites?

Can you be proactive, enthusiastic, and committed to One YMCA’s growing work supporting clients with varying and complex needs?

Based across Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Stevenage and Hoddesdon.

In 2020/21, One YMCA provided over 185,030 nights of safe and secure accommodation to those most in need. Providing considerably more than just accommodation, our highly experienced support and complex-needs team deliver over 23,000 housing related support sessions each year through which our housing team were able to support a total of 992 vulnerable individuals to escape homelessness and rough sleeping with 463 of our residents being helped to move-on positively into their own long term settled accommodation.

Benefits: As well as fulfilling work and lots of support from your manager, we offer a health cash plan, 24/7 GP adviceline, an employee assistance programme, pension and life cover.

About the role:

One YMCA is entering a period of rapid expansion and growth, with aspirations to both diversify and strengthen our housing provision. Working with and supported by local partners, whilst accessing a range of funding streams, by 2025 we aim to successfully deliver our five-year strategy, Mission 25, to reduce or end homelessness and rough sleeping across the three counties. This is an exciting time to be joining One YMCA as we embark on an ambitious plan to grow our housing service and double the impact we have across all our accommodation sites.

Whilst part of a rapidly expanding staff team, currently with over 100 employees, this is a new role as part of the management team overseeing multiple accommodation projects.

As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will work closely with the Supported Housing Manager to support geographically dispersed staff teams to deliver high quality services at different stages of our Dynamic Pathway to Independence. 

As a Deputy, you will role model person-centred support and guide the team to work to the best of their ability. You will work across sites and be flexible to the needs of the services in your area. 

The key elements of the post are to:

• Work closely with the team, and those you line manage, to deliver a high-quality service and meet key service targets
• Work with colleagues to promote a safe environment for all, managing sometimes challenging behaviour and ensuring staff are aware of and implementing One YMCA’s policies and procedures, including around Health & Safety and Safeguarding
• Use your leadership skills to promote a culture of continuous improvement across all areas including support plans, risk assessments and supporting residents using the Outcomes Star methodology  

We are looking for substantial and proven experience across the above responsibilities, as well as those in our full job description (attached).

Location and travel:

This role requires regular travel between One YMCA sites in Bishop's Stortford, Borehamwood, Stevenage and Hoddesdon. You may be based at any site but will work between sites as required. 

Daily access to a car (insured for business use) is essential for use in the course of your employment. One YMCA will reimburse you for mileage incurred in the course of work duties.

Working hours:

This is a 37.5hr per week, Monday-Friday role, with occasional shift working where required based on service need and to provide guidance/1:1 supervision to staff.

Some evening or weekend hours will be required from time to time.

If you feel that you have the necessary skills and experience to maximise positive outcomes for our residents by fostering a culture of excellent customer service, genuine care and team spirit, then we would welcome your application.

An Enhanced Disclosure DBS check is required for this role. 

Locality is a national network supporting community organisations to be strong and successful. This is our reason for being, but to support others Locality itself needs to be a strong and successful organisation.

We are  looking for a Human Resources and Office Manager, be based in our office in Shoreditch.

This role is within the Corporate Services Team. You will be managing the full HR cycle and providing ad hoc advice for our community based members. You will also provide facilities and health and safety management for our Corsham Street Office, supported by the receptionist and external contractors. This includes overseeing the ITC support contract.

You will have strong human resources and contract management experience and experience in facilities management is desirable. You should be self-managing, well organised, great at planning and prioritising, and give great customer service to our fantastic staff team.

You will have:

• Significant experience in managing the HR cycle
• Strong contract management experience
• Experience in office health and safety and building compliance, with experience of facilities management is desirable
• Experience in managing staff or volunteers

You will:

• Be self-managing, well organised, able to plan and prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Be able to demonstrate initiative and confident decision-making ability
• Have a good understanding of technical equipment and a willingness to learn about new technologies
• Have strong contract management and negotiation skills for a range of external contractors
• Be able to set and manage budgets
• be customer service focused

This is a varied and interesting role for someone who enjoys being at the heart of the organisation. 

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join our high performing, collegiate HR team. You will help drive the growth of our organisation and help Climate Group stay at the cutting edge of climate action. 

Based in our Headquarters in London, the role is international in scope, and will support both established offices and new locations starting up. This is a broad-based generalist role, with the opportunity to also take a lead on Recruitment and Reward across the group, contributing to shaping strategy as well as delivering excellent value and services to the organisation.

We welcome applicants with generalist HR experience as well as those with background in  Recruitment/Talent Acquisition.

About The Climate Group

The Climate Group drives climate action. Fast. Our goal is a world of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with greater prosperity for all.

We focus on systems with the highest emissions and where our networks have the greatest opportunity to drive change. We do this by building large and influential networks and holding organisations accountable, turning their commitments into action.

We share what we achieve together to show more organisations what they could do. We are an international non-profit organisation, founded in 2004, with offices in London, Amsterdam, New Delhi and New York. We are proud to be part of the We Mean Business coalition.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR Manager to join a leading international climate NGO. You will be working in a small HR team with high levels of autonomy and the ability to make a visible difference. As part of the team you will be responsible for delivering effective HR services to the organisation, as well as leading on specific areas and projects. The role will report to the Head of Global HR.

This role will suit candidates with previous generalist HR experience, particularly those with experience of standalone roles in SME organisations. You should be proficient at prioritising and managing multiple activities, with great attention to detail and excellent communications skills.

You will be based in The Climate Group’s headquarters in central London and be working with teams in the UK office as well as liaising with our regional offices in China, India, Netherlands and USA. 

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About you

You will be able to demonstrate a track record of delivering an efficient and effective HR service by leading, advising and executing in a generalist role. You must be an excellent communicator with integrity, discretion and the ability to develop trust with all staff and managers. You will be an adaptable self-starter with a hands-on, proactive attitude who seeks feedback from colleagues to ensure continuous improvement in everything you work on. 

Essential:

• Experience working in generalist HR role, in an international context
• ​Up to date knowledge of UK employment law and experience of managing a wide range of employee relations situations
• Experience of designing recruitment strategies and hands on recruitment at student and experienced level
• ​Experience of reward and recognition approaches and benchmarking. Numerate and analytical 
• ​Organised and methodical approach to working towards multiple deadlines with attention to detail
• ​Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders
• ​Strong written and verbal English

Desirable:

• CIPD HR Management qualification (Level 5)
• ​Experience in using HR software, ideally People HR
• ​International HR experience (ideally US, India and/or China)
• ​Experience working in the not-for profit sector

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Location

You will be employed at our London headquarters. As we are currently in the process of moving to a new permanent London location (Zone 1), our staff are utilising the use of our temporary office near Borough. From October 2021, we have adopted a phased flexible blended approach of working 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Once we move to a permanent office (Q1 of 2022) this will be 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Some international travel will be required. 

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Terms & Conditions

This is a permanent position, and whilst likely to be full-time we are open to consider flexible working arrangements (e.g flexible hours, part-time). 

The salary for this position is £36,000-£44,000 per annum based on experience. 

In addition to the salary, the role holder will benefit from:

• 25 days’ holiday pro rata, plus public holidays; additional leave following three and six years’ service
• ​10% non-contributory pension scheme following three months’ service
• ​Private healthcare and Cash Plan on completion of probation
• ​Life Assurance
• ​Wellbeing allowance
• ​Season ticket loan
• ​Bike loan
• ​Volunteering day on completion of probation

​How to apply

Please visit our website for further infromation and to apply.

Applications for this position should come in the form of a CV and cover letter. The application process is open until filled so we welcome and encourage early applicants.

The requisite eligibility criteria, or work visa to work in the UK are a requirement for this position and no relocation and/or sponsorship costs will be borne by the Climate Group. 

• Responsibility for the day-to-day delivery and management of Look Ahead's Fire Risk Management Strategy.
• Will be responsible for organising familiarisation visits with the LFB.

• Act as a named Building Safety Manager for assigned buildings liaising directly with the Building Safety Regulator and the fire service as necessary. Monitor the status of the building including the completion of repairs, fire risk assessment actions and scheduled maintenance. Instructing on actions as required including suitable mitigations to maintain building safety. Escalation and reporting non-compliance should it occur. Manage the approval process and authorisation in advance of commencement for all works of improvement, modernisation and alteration that are proposed to be undertaken within allocated buildings

• Make visits to site to monitor contractor performance against key performance indicators and to validate servicing and remedial works being undertaken to ensure that they are to a high standard.
• Deputise for the Head of Compliance and Building Safety when required and lead contract management meetings.

• Authorise works up to the delegated authority for the post.
• Ensure budget responsibilities are met, promptly raise any concerns (under or overspent), feeding into forecasting and business planning purposes as required.

• Equality and Diversity - Actively promote Equality and Diversity policy in all aspects of your duties
• Safeguarding - Adhere to effective safeguarding practice for vulnerable adults and children

• Work in partnership with contractors, Local Councils, other housing associations and other colleagues from LACS to ensure service delivery

Please note this is a simplified list of responsibilities. Please follow the link to our Job Posting on the Look Ahead Website for full details.

You have proven experience of assisting service users within a supported housing environment and a good understanding of health and social care management. All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Richmond Fellowship as a Deputy 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.

Our service in Islington, St George’s, is looking for someone like you to join the team. Your challenge will be to assist with the day‐to‐day management of the service contract and support those that use our services. You’ll also be responsible for helping to manage our staff resources, manage a case load, including inducting new members, managing the daily Rota and ensuring team development plans are in place. And, when it comes to seeing that data is entered correctly onto our system, helping to prepare management information or deputising for the Service Manager, again, we'll count on you.

To take on this challenging front line management role you’ll need proven relevant experience of leading, supervising and inspiring staff, using a firm but inclusive management style. You will also have proven experience within a Housing or Social Care background. You’ll also need the ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage conflicting priorities, coupled with sound judgment and flair for delegating work appropriately. Good investigation and negotiation skills are also required, as is tact and diplomacy. Self‐motivated, flexible about working hours and able to engage effectively at all levels, you’re outcome, solution and task focused and happy to participate in on call arrangements.

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.

The salary for this post is £24,551 (pro rata) with progression to £25,672 (pro rata) per annum

This is a permanent role.

This is a part-time role requiring the post holder to work 30 hours per week.

This is a rolling recruitment process. Candidates will be interviewed as and when they are shortlisted.

Recovery Focus is committed to working towards equal opportunities and we select staff solely on merit irrespective of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, social class, religious belief, disability or history of mental health or addiction problems. If you need support to apply for the role or adaptions at interview please contact the recruitment team to discuss.

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. 

Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has appointed Catch22 to deliver the Beacon Victim Care Service across the county.

Job Description

As a Vulnerable Victims Case Manager, you will be the named and allocated worker providing support to victims and witnesses. You will build and sustain high-quality relationships with victims through an offer of practical and emotional support that wins confidence and trust. You will inform, consult and empower victims to feel supported through the delivery of an agreed and tailored package of support that meets specific risks and needs. You will work collaboratively with a wide range of agencies to ensure that there is a robust referral pathway in place. 

You will be a passionate and experienced caseworker who shows an understanding and commitment to the needs of victims and witnesses and how the Victim Service can effectively address the needs.

Good will look like the following:

• A confident, professional, and creative individual with a ‘can-do’ approach 
• Responsive to pressure and change – flexible and adaptable to sustain performance.
• Ability to build and manage relationships, share knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals
• Working collaboratively across the whole of Catch22 to ensure we make best use of our wealth of skills and experience.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders and retain confidentiality at all times.

Additional information

• Salary: £23000 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Vetting and Clearance Requirements: NPPV 2 (Police Vetting), Enhanced DBS check
• Blended approach of office based work, remote working and travelling to meet service users around Herts.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Making Music is the UK association for leisure-time music with over 3,800 music groups in membership and around 220,000 hobby musicians in them.

We help music groups with practical issues, for instance insurance, guidance, and artistic opportunities, and connect them with similar groups, e.g. through events. Making Music is also the voice of the leisure-time music sector, celebrating its variety, championing its diverse music and lobbying to make sure its needs are recognised by policy makers.

We are now looking for a motivated and responsible Membership and Services Administrator to join the Membership and Services Team.

The Membership and Services Team is at the heart of the organisation, putting members first and providing them with the support they need to run their music groups.

If you are passionate about helping people, love problem solving and are enthusiastic about music, we would like to hear from you!

We realise that we could miss out on incredible talent joining Making Music because you might not see yourself in every single one of the job tasks or skills in the job description. Please don’t be put off if you feel you don’t tick all of the boxes - if you think you could be great for this job, but aren’t entirely sure, please apply anyway, or contact us. 

Service Delivery Coach

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Locality Impact directorate as a Service Delivery Coaches in London.

Position: Service Delivery Coach

Location: Homebased London with extensive travel across the service area

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: Salary circa £22,000 per annum (inner London weighting £2,639 per annum or outer London weighting £1,404 per annum may be applied in accordance to where you live) full time equivalent salary circa £27500 per annum

Contract: Permanent

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 January 2022

Interview Date: Week commencing 31 January 2022

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic interviews may be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application

The Role

Reporting to the Service Delivery Lead, the Service Delivery Coach will empower Stroke Support Coordinators to take ownership for the continuous improvement of quality and consistency of the services we provide. Whilst a coaching style will be appropriate for many aspects of the role, there will be occasions where strong leadership and management will need to be demonstrated to ensure coordinators are maintaining compliance of the services against organisational and contractual policies and procedures and addressing performance related issues. Coaches may be required to work across locality boundaries.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To support and empower coordinators through a coaching ethos to:
• Deliver high quality stroke support services, ensuring stroke survivors and their carers receive the best possible support to rebuild their lives after stroke. 
• Identify gaps and respond to opportunities for service growth.
• Identify and address capability gaps and build volunteer capacity where required. 
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Understand and be responsible for the active monitoring of data quality, reporting and service delivery against their national and local key performance indicators.
• Effectively manage service volunteers.

The role is responsible for day to day line management of coordinators.

About You

As Service Delivery Coach you will have experience of:

• Supporting remote teams with paid staff and volunteers using a coaching style of management
• Using relevant knowledge and awareness of health and social care systems, ideally within the stroke pathway.
• Managing performance improvement.
• Championing diversity internally and externally.
• Effectively balancing a number of competing priorities.
• Using excellent communication skills.

The ability to travel extensively across the locality is essential to be able to fulfil the requirements of the role. To fulfil the requirements of the role you must abode and have the right to work in the U.K

You will be asked to submit your CV and a covering letter 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 the reference to the role you are applying for and 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 Service, Service Delivery, Service Delivery Lead, Service Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Locality Impact, Volunteer, Volunteer Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Volunteering Manager, Impact, Impact and Engagement, Impact and Engagement Lead, Impact and Engagement Manager, Impact and Engagement Officer, Community, Community Engagement, Social Care, Care, Health, Disability, Outreach, Community Outreach, Programme, Programmes, Stroke, Charity, Impact, Impact and Evaluation, Coach, Coaching, Mentor.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Project Manager will form a key member of the Planning, Projects and Performance Team at ONE with responsibility for the management of a number of institutional-level projects and initiatives across the organization. This position will also be responsible for advocating a culture of project management at ONE by delivering training sessions, maintaining a toolkit of best practices and acting in a strategic advisory role for managers of projects and campaigns in Europe.

This is a full-time, position, based in  London and reporting to the Director, Planning & Performance. 

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL

• Develop and manage information systems that provide a global view of projects across the organization - this global view will include tracking information including objectives, timelines, budgets, identifying/resolving complementary or conflicting deadlines across projects, and checking in with project managers on a consistent basis
• Manage projects, predominantly in Europe and potentially across the organization, that will help us deliver against ambitious objectives
• Regularly engage with senior project and campaign leaders to develop project strategies, timelines, and budgets, risk analyses, mitigation plans; monitoring and evaluation measures, and organisational communications on project processes and progress
• Partner with Project Sponsors and Project Directors to undertake project evaluations and analyses of project impact
• Maintain and update ONE’s set of project management documents and develop and maintain approaches, templates, and reports to help streamline and standardize internal project planning and project management
• Support the development of the training programme on ONE’s project management best practices which is tailored to different project roles, partnering with the HR department on the delivery of said programme.
• Supervise staff and/or interns and maintain relationships with external contractors and consultants as required.
• Provide support on other organizational development initiatives as needed
• Any other duties as required

WHAT YOU BRING TO ONE

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 6 years of professional experience
• A recognised Project Management qualification at Foundation level is required (e.g. PMP, CAPM, CSM, PRINCE2 Foundation, CPMP, Certified Project Manager (IAPM))
• Demonstrable familiarity with a myriad of best practice approaches for project management (e.g. Agile, Prince2, PMP, PMD-Pro)
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrable experience of working on complex and varied projects in a project manager or project coordinator role
• Demonstrable experience of creating, managing and reporting on project budgets
• Proactive in nature – ability to foresee potential issues on projects and raise those concerns to the appropriate parties
• Detail oriented and able to successfully coordinate and prioritise multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment
• Competence with tracking, coordinating and follow up of priorities and projects with the ability to drive projects to completion within scope, budget and timeframe
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience of communicating technical or complicated information to diverse audiences.
• Experience in creating and fostering strong working relationships across internal teams
• Excellent judgment and sensitivity; experience of working in a global or culturally diverse setting
• Experience in campaign and advocacy organizations; working on the front line of project implementation
• Experience in training groups and facilitating meetings
• Ability to generate creative solutions to problems and manage the delivery of those solutions, work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, consistently apply good judgment and make good and responsible decisions, and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work.
• Knowledgeable about issues facing Africa and a dedication to the mission of ONE

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluency in English and either French, German, Italian or Dutch. 

TRAVEL

Occasional travel international and/or domestic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote work environment at the time of hire. Flexible work options available and standard office work environment in the future when appropriate to accommodate.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

SALARY

Annual gross: GBP 41,000 - GBP 48,000 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs!

ONE is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing. ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.

We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Due to the high volume of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 

ABOUT ONE

ONE is a global movement campaigning to end extreme poverty and preventable disease by 2030, so that everyone, everywhere can lead a life of dignity and opportunity.

We believe the fight against poverty isn’t about charity, but about justice and equality.

Whether lobbying political leaders in world capitals or running cutting-edge grassroots campaigns, ONE pressures governments to do more to fight extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, and empowers citizens to hold their governments to account.

ONE’s members are crucial to this work. They come from every walk of life and from across the political spectrum. They’re artists and activists, faith and business leaders, students and scientists. They take action day in, day out — organizing, mobilizing, educating, and advocating so that people will have the chance not just to survive, but to thrive.

ONE teams in Abuja, Berlin, Brussels, Dakar, Johannesburg, London, New York, Ottawa, Paris and Washington DC, educate and lobby governments to shape policy solutions that save and improve millions of lives — and which every year are under threat from cuts and other priorities.

ONE is grounded in a mission, vision and set of values that provide a foundation for our work. At ONE, we look for talented individuals who are passionate about making change and who will strive to embody our values. Please take a moment to make yourself familiar with our values and mission statement before submitting your application. 

Employees of ONE work in a collaborative and creative environment towards reaching a common goal of ending extreme poverty and preventable disease.  When you work for ONE, you will receive an exceptional benefits package along with the opportunity to contribute to worldwide causes affecting those most in need.

Responsible to: Community Connect Manager

Background

At Bexley Voluntary Services Council (BVSC) you will find a team who are absolutely committed to supporting a strong, sustainable, and influential voluntary and community sector that can make a positive impact on people’s lives in Bexley.

We work hard, we help each other and go out of way to help others and find solutions rather than focusing on problems. We are positive and proactive and, although absolutely focused on our areas of expertise, we work as a team so that BVSC is the best it can be. Above all, everything we do is to strengthen our local Voluntary and Community Sector.

This is an interesting role building on our existing high-quality service for residents and supporting our vision for Social Prescribing. The right candidate will be passionate about supporting residents and creating volunteer opportunities and will have a vital role in maximising the number of volunteers supporting Community Connect whilst ensuring they all have a positive, rewarding experience with us.  

Key Duties;

• To be the first point of contact for local people interested in becoming a Community Connect volunteer and respond through all channels e.g., phone, email, social media
   
• To develop engaging volunteer roles that meet the needs of the service including writing role descriptions and adverts
   
• To widely promote volunteer opportunities across the borough utilising a variety of methods e.g., attending events, publicising on websites, writing content for social media platforms and organising recruitment campaigns

• To manage all volunteering applications, carry out interviews and take up references during the induction and onboarding process
   
• To support and supervise all volunteers to ensure they have a rewarding and high-quality experience, including training, supervisions, arranging team meetings and maintaining regular contact

• Build and maintain relationships with GP Surgeries, libraries, community groups and the wider voluntary sector

• To ensure that volunteers feel like an integral part of the team and cultivate a positive atmosphere by recognising volunteer efforts.

• Develop and utilise methods to ensure that volunteers feed in their views to continually improve the service

• Use our bespoke SocialRx system to log client information on their cases and liaise with colleagues to manage concerns or feedback

• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and training as required

• Identify, report, and monitor any safeguarding concerns in accordance with the latest local procedures

• To comply with, and share responsibility for ensuring the implementation of, BVSC policies and procedures and key legislation such as GDPR and Safeguarding

• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be assigned from time to time including travel throughout the borough to attend events, occasionally on evenings/weekends, meet with volunteers and organisations.

These are the normal duties which are required of the position; however, we do require that all staff be flexible and may be required to perform other duties to ensure the efficient running of services. 

Please note that the base for this role is Crayford Manor House, however the post involves working from various venues across the borough, and will work from home if government guidance advises us to.

Position: Volunteer Support Manager
Contract: up to 6 months maternity cover fixed-term contract
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Flexible (can be home or office-based)
Salary: £46,828 - £51,418 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band G3
Department: Community Networks

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

We’re looking for a committed and experienced manager to lead our Volunteer Support Team.

Please note we’re advertising this as a maternity cover (fixed-term contract for up to 6 months).

Our Volunteer Support team provide high quality support to our volunteers based across our community networks. Our team keep in frequent contact with our volunteers in a number of ways whether it be through phone call, messages/emails or online video-chat. 

You’ll have a proven track record of success in leading and managing a team and an ability to understand organisational or departmental strategy and apply it to work programmes.

You’ll be experienced in providing complex support to volunteers, demonstrable experience of leadership qualities and the ability to solve problems and use a creative approach to overcoming issues and challenges, and able to encourage others to do the same.

You’ll respect the unique contribution of every individual and work positively in a diverse environment and be able to work effectively as part of a geographically dispersed team and with geographically remote stakeholders.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 2 February 2022

In order to apply for this role, please submit an updated CV and supporting statement indicating how you meet the criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK. If we do offer you employment, you’ll be required to provide documentation to show that you’re eligible to be employed in the UK before starting employment.

The full list of UK visas and permits that grant you the right to work in the UK can be found on the UK government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and will not be in a position to support you with any visa applications you may make. 

We’re a Disability Confident Employer. We’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.  We’d be grateful if you could complete the attached equality and diversity monitoring form  and submit it with your application.

As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, the HR team will anonymise your CV and supporting statement before forwarding to the shortlisting panel.  

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or from ethnic minority backgrounds, where we’re looking to build stronger and better representation among our staff.

No agencies please.

Want to make a positive difference to society whilst accelerating your career in the charity sector? 

Merchant Taylors’ Boone’s Charity is an arm of the Merchant Taylors’ Company, with a vision to be a long term provider of high quality almshouses in the Borough of Lewisham that improves lives across the generations.

Merchant Taylors’ Company began as a medieval organisation in 1327. Once linked to the tailoring industry, today we are a network of members from a diverse range of backgrounds who share a passion for community, education and philanthropy.

We are an organisation dedicated to progress, fairness and people. Members volunteer their time, skills and donate to empower a range of charities and support a number of associated schools across the United Kingdom. We help people to achieve their full potential despite life’s challenges. To meet our ambitions, we provide an engaged and driven workforce that ensure we continue to be City leaders. 

You are an exceptional person who will enjoy: 

• Providing a great service to our Over 57s independent living residents at our 34 flats sub-let from One Housing in Christopher Boone’s Court, Lewisham, London 

• Improving processes for the benefit of residents and driving casework to a successful conclusion 

• Contributing to shaping our strategic vision to build almshouses for young people affected by homelessness 

• Working closely with our senior team to support the board of trustees of Merchant Taylors’ Boone’s Charity. 

This is a great opportunity if you are interested in gaining transferable experience of senior management issues in a charity setting, and motivated by providing great customer service.

An existing qualification in housing is not required - sharing our values and showing the right behaviours are what matter most to us.  We’re looking for a positive, proactive person who enjoys bringing their intellect and commercial awareness to their work, connect with residents and with stakeholders at all levels from grassroots to board, and are transparent in all that they do. 

Working closely with brainstrust’s Director of Services, you will be trained to deliver the Charity’s revered, impartial and impactful coaching and information service for people living with a brain tumour, and their families.

You will instil empowerment and control in those living with brain cancer in London and the South East, dramatically improving their wellbeing. You will also have some responsibility for our support offer for children and families – little brainstrust - and will be working closely with an active team of volunteers who are building capacity in the region.

This role is home-based in London or the South East of England, with regular local travel.

For more information and to apply, please visit the ‘work with us’ page of our website.

Closing date: Friday, 4th February 2022.

Interview date: Thursday 10th February 2022.