Foundations ETE Advisor

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£23,218.59 - £26,983.44)

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and hold a dual role of delivering Foundations of ETE and being and ETE Advisor within the East Midlands Area.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Overview

Do you want to work for a caring organisation that believes in people?

Do you want to make a difference?

As a Foundations ETE Advisor with Change Grow Live you’ll work with people who use our services, helping them get to where they want to be.

Responsibilities

The post holder will work as an integral part of CGL and hold a dual role of delivering Foundations of ETE and being and ETE Advisor within the East Midlands Area.

No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key.

Under the supervision of the CGL Service Manager and integrated within the Ingeus Hub provision, you will deliver flexibly on a rolling basis CGL’s Foundations of ETE, which comprises five modules

• The Road to Desistance
• Thoughts, feelings, and behaviours
• Thinking and behaviour cycles
• Skills for life motivation
• This is who I am

You’ll have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives.

Our values are to be compassionate, open and bold. If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you so click apply.

Closing Date: 26/5/2021

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

If you have any questions or concerns on this opportunity that you would like to talk through, please contact us using the details on our website.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

We believe that having diverse people working as part of our team makes us the organisation that we are.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and to make Change Grow Live a great place to work. If you have any feedback on our recruitment processes (good or bad) we’d love to hear from you so that we can make sure they are fair and we attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.

The safety of vulnerable children, young people and adults is our absolute priority. We will support you in your role to make sure that you are equipped to support the safety of people who use our services and those around them, to the highest standard possible.

Do you have experience of successfully leading a team? Are you passionate and creative? Are you flexible, adaptable and willing to learn? We're excited to be able to offer you a new opportunity to join our team as Shop Manager for Derby. 

We're looking for someone who loves working with people and has the ability to inspire and empower those around them. Our successful candidate will be someone who is friendly and positive in their approach and attitude, with the energy to instil this in others. They will be hardworking and can lead by example, being hands on themselves when necessary but ultimately with the ability to drive productivity through empowering the volunteer team. They will be able to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues, actively engaging with others and building strong working relationships. Whilst an understanding of charity retail would be preferred, we do require someone with a business mind with the ability to make confident commercial decisions using information available to them.  

This is a great opportunity for someone who can work with a diverse group of volunteers to create a welcoming space in our shop to attract more volunteers, donors and supporters. We are looking for someone who is driven and motivated to raise as much money as possible to help children build a better future.

As a Shop Manager, we can offer you a challenging but enjoyable and hugely rewarding role. We will provide you with the right training, support and coaching you need in order to successfully motivate a team of volunteers to achieve goals and targets.

Save the Children shops are at the heart of the community, providing a welcoming and positive environment for people to come together to volunteer, donate and shop (see attached Ethos).

Derby is currently in the process of having a total shop floor refit and will become our first ever Outlet shop. We're looking for someone who thrives in a busy fast paced working environment, and who can lead a volunteer team in generating much needed income for Save the Children.

Does this excite you? Have you got what we're looking for? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

Working in more than 120 countries, Save the Children does whatever it takes to create breakthroughs in the way the world treats children. Together, we save children's lives, fight for their rights and help them fulfil their potential.

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

Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. If you share our mission, are passionate about making it happen and strongly believe you can contribute then join us and we'll give you every opportunity to succeed. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing date: 30th May 2021

We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, LGBT+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as these are underrepresented at Save the Children UK.

Love4Life is the primary programme delivered by TwentyTwenty. Love4Life is about empowering young people to build confidence and make positive choices in their relationships, health and education. Based in Loughborough, working across Leicestershire and Derbyshire, Love4Life is currently a programme of therapeutic and emotional support for vulnerable girls aged 11-19 years. We support around 600 girls a year across our local communities and in secondary schools.

As Love4Life enters a new chapter of programme development, we are looking for a passionate and inspiring person to lead and develop the core delivery of the programme across our three localities (Loughborough, Leicester and Derby) and commit to the leadership and development of our Area Coordinators.
Working closing with our CEO you will help develop the Love4Life programme ensuring we are supporting young people, in the most deprived areas, who would most benefit from our inventions.
Your role will involve identifying, developing and leading on key relationships with schools, community venues and all local referral agencies including Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Social Services, Local Authorities and the Police.
You will help our charity to measure and understand the impact of our programme by monitoring tools and reporting on outcomes. In addition, you will lead on our safeguarding policies and processes ensuring reporting and best practice is at the core of our work.
You will be passionate and experienced in working with disadvantaged and vulnerable young people and as part of the delivery team; you will know how to provide inspiring, engaging learning and activities. 

Rise Programme Manager: This individual will be responsible for delivering the Rise Programme funded by Universities and leading a team of 7 Programme Coordinators to deliver the programme.

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: May/June 2021

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 4th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interview and/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for Rise Programme Manager will include: 

Programme Design & Delivery

• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme, creating a 12-month plan in advance of the start of each recruitment cycle. 
• Plan student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with University Partnerships Manager.
• Work with the Director of Programmes and Impact to design learning journeys for Sponsor Programme Associates.
• Work with the Programme Leaders/Coordinators on the development and creation of resources and planning and delivery of events relevant to the unique needs of the participants on the Rise Programme. 
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme with overarching responsibility for meeting internal engagement and applications success KPIs.
• Provide support to University Partnerships Manager to maintain strong relationships with University partners, including supporting quarterly/annual reporting requirements.

Team Management

• Manage a team of 7 Programme Coordinators in a variety of locations - providing weekly 1-to-1 support, reviews and personal development support. 
• Ensure Programme Coordinators document all interactions with Associates and application progress.
• Use relevant dashboards and data to set Programme Coordinator priorities.
• Manage Programme Coordinator progress to ensure that all stakeholder KPIs are achieved.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the resourcing of the Rise Programme.
• Provide guidance and training to your team, and be part of wider training and development conversations for all on the Future Charity Leaders Programme (our Graduate Scheme).

Associate Support

Individual and small group work with Associates - coaching 20-30 Associates to take the day-to-day steps needed to realise their career potential, which might include pastoral support, career guidance, and support with job applications.

Person Specification 

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 2+ years’ experience working in programme delivery, stakeholder management and leading small teams. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity. 

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.
5. Strong programme management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
9. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Knowledge of the graduate labour market in the UK and experience supporting individuals through an application process. 
2. Experience delivering all aspects of a programme end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
3. Experience in roles requiring influence. 

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

COOK, LONDON ROAD SERVICE, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 30 HPW, NLW £17,189 FTW (PRO-RATA: £13,937)

The London Road Service is the first step towards independent living for single homeless people in Nottingham City. We provide short-term accommodation and support to assist people in making positive changes to their lives.  The service is made up of 45 units of accommodation. 

Successful applicants will have a reasonable level of experience in the catering industry, the ability to provide healthy and varied meals on a budget, be able to place orders, manage stock and have a desire and enthusiasm to work with socially excluded individuals. The successful applicant will be able to remain calm in stressful situations and want to contribute to the support of people whose behaviour can sometimes be quite challenging.

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Are you passionate about Life? Are you looking for a career that really makes a difference?If so, an exciting opportunity has become available here within Life.

We are currently recruiting for a Distribution & Logistics Manager to join our retail team and assist in the smooth operation of Donation Centre in Breaston.

Role Purpose:

• To support the Shop Managers in order to meet and understand their stock requirements and increase retail income by managing stock movement in and out of the Donation Centre. 

• The job holder will ensure the logistics function of the distribution unit meets the needs of the business at all times and will be based on site at the Donation Centre.

• The post holder will ensure the unit operates as a regular donation station and supervise a team of volunteers in the timely sorting and distribution of donated and trading stock and other items whilst ensuring excellent customer service and maximising profit 

• The Distribution & Logistics Manager will work closely with the Online Trading Manager to ensure effective stock management is in place to service online demand 

• It is the responsibility of the Distribution & Logistics Manager to maintain a clean, tidy, safe and efficient warehouse with a high level of organisation and logical storage solutions 

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you. 

About Life 

Life is the largest pro-life charity within the UK and probably the most comprehensive and ambitious as it combines advocacy & education work with a nationwide support & housing service along with a network of charity retail shops. Life’s mission is to uphold respect for every human life from fertilisation until natural death whilst providing emotional and practical support to pregnant woman and young mothers who are vulnerable.

Am I the right person for this role? 

• Highly organised, hard working, creative, self starter who thrives and can easily adapt within an ever changing environment. 

• Confident, positive and outgoing with great communication skills. 

• Proven management experience in meeting and exceeding revenue targets in a high turnover retail or charity sector environment. 

• Commercially astute. 

• Open and adaptable to change and able to support others through it 

• IT Literacy and numeracy skills. (Using email systems, Office 365 and online resources; be aware of and be open to the role of social networking and e-commerce) 

What are the responsibilities? 

Leadership and Management: 

1. Recruit, train and manage an effective team of volunteers to support the day to day distribution operation. Keep all administration up to date in line with GDPR compliance.

2. Ensure efficient rota management of sorters and van drivers to support the running of the Donation Centre

3. Maintain good working relationships with all Life shops, colleagues and volunteers at all levels 

4. Take an active role as part of the retail team at team meetings

5. Manage staff working within the Breaston Life Charity Shop to ensure compliance and best practice in line with Life’s policies and procedures.

6. Create the conditions for the shop teams to be motivated, committed and high performing

7. Provide clear leadership on the need for and delivery of change

8. To ensure that all Life services are promoted properly within the Donation Centre  and that all activities within the Centre are harmonious with Life’s mission and values and in the spirit of its equal opportunities policy

9. Undertake any reasonable task as directed by the  line manager

Operations: 

1. Implement and maintain efficient storage and distribution systems and procedures

2. Ensure donated items are stored safely, tidily and logically for easy access and efficiency.

3. To ensure that the stock requirements of the Shop Managers are met and be responsible for the efficient turnaround of stock requests, identifying the most profitable stock for selling, communicating with shops managers and researching products where appropriate to ensure optimal sales value. 

4. Receive donations regularly from the general public at the Donation Centre. Ensure that gift aid is maximised. 

5. Liaise with Online Trading Manager regarding the most suitable items for online platforms and ensure effective stock management is in place to service online demand.

6. Ensure excellent processing of deliveries and collections liaising with customers and stores eg: organising collections and deliveries.

7. Co-ordinate the collection of large items from individuals

8. Co-ordinate collections of items from corporate supporters or major donors as agreed with support from the Retail Field Manager as required.

9. Comply with and stay up-to-date on all trading standards regulations 

10. Implement and maintain efficient storage for out-of-season stock.

11. Ensure compliance with retail recycling and waste management and keep up to date with changes and source the best possible price for waste non-saleable donations. 

12. Ensure the Life vans are adequately maintained and cleaned and only used for business purposes.

13. To ensure that the shop layout is attractive within Furniture and clothing store 

14. To ensure all Clothing Banks are maintained and emptied regularly to business guidelines

15. To be a main keyholder for the shop and take responsibility to delegate key holding to volunteers in line with Life’s Key Holder Policy

16. Responsible for carrying out regular risk assessments according to Life’s policy and for ensuring health and safety procedures issued by the charity are understood and implemented by all staff and volunteers.

17. Agree, implement and monitor progress against agreed Key Performing Indicators and ensure appropriate action is taken where required

Health & Safety: 

1. To be responsible for overall Health and Safety at the Breaston site with willingness to undertake relevant training to help achieve this.

2. Be responsible for carrying out necessary fire safety precautions and for promoting a positive attitude towards health and safety, security and fire, in line with policy and procedure

3. To be responsible for security of the site premises and contents, to include the organisation of staff to open and close the premises.

4. To undertake regular health and safety audits in liaison with the Head of Central Services. 

5. To ensure that planned maintenance is carried out efficiently and that all sub-contractors are supervised and comply with site safety rules.

Public Interaction: 

1. To provide a courteous and helpful service to member of the public visiting the Breaston site to make donations, purchases etc…

2. To ensure all volunteers are trained in giving excellent service to the public at all times

3. Ensure any queries and complaints are dealt with courteously and effectively and to keep the Line Manager informed.

4. Represent the Donation Centre externally, taking responsibility for protecting the public image as well as company interest

Budgeting & Financials: 

1. Prepare, report and analyse Donation Centre statistical and financial information as required with a view to increasing sales and controlling expenditure.

2. Responsible for the correct recording, storage and filing of paperwork associated with the operation of the Donation Centre. 

3. To follow the appropriate Life policies when maintaining the company van and ensure that it is only used for business purposes. 

4. To be responsible for the security of the shop takings, including the safe storage of the shop takings. Will also be responsible for the recording of all daily, weekly and monthly takings and for safe banking in line with the organisation’s procedure.

5. To ensure charity donations by cash/cheque/card are processed according to Life’s policy and procedures 

Benefits 

At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our: 

• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays, (for full-time positions, pro-rated for part-time positions)

• Birthday Leave

• Extra annual leave for long term service

• Length of service awards 

• Company Pension Scheme 

• Discounts at your local and national Life shops 

Our Values and Commitment to Safeguarding and Equality 

Life is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. 

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds to apply. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)

HOUSING FIRST COORDINATOR, OPPORTUNITY NOTTINGHAM, CONTRACT UNTIL JUNE 2022 WHEN PROJECT ENDS, FRWK08 £21,415 - £23,117, 37 HPW

Opportunity Nottingham is part of the National Fulfilling Lives Programme and is Big Lottery Funded until 2022. In Nottingham City, we deliver our work through a partnership of local agencies, of which Framework is the lead, and we exist to improve the lives of people with multiple and complex needs who may have had poor experiences of engaging with mainstream services.  Beneficiaries of Opportunity Nottingham need to be experiencing at least three out of the following four complex needs:  homelessness, substance misuse, offending, and mental ill health.  We are recruiting for:

Housing First is an approach to housing clients with particular challenging Housing need, seeking to provide good quality permanent housing to those who have been recurrently homeless and have been unsuccessful in supported accommodation.  The model is in contrast to the ‘stepped approach’ to the provision of accommodation and grants a permanent tenancy at the outset rather than requiring tenants to succeed in other types of accommodation first.  The main purpose of the job will be to coordinate intensive, person centered wrap around support for Opportunity Nottingham beneficiaries in Housing First tenancies. The successful candidate will also work with beneficiaries to create Personal Development Plans and liaise with referring & partner provider agencies. This group of beneficiaries present challenges, therefore the team and its members need to be resilient, creative, flexible, patient, and persistent and, where required, assertive in their approach.

We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:

• Experience of working with vulnerable people, particularly those with multiple needs
• Understanding of partnership working with external agencies
• Understanding of the range of services available to vulnerable people
• Understanding of the issues faced by people who are affected by: homelessness, substance misuse, mental ill health, and offending
• Ability to accurately plan and record work with beneficiaries
• Commitment with tolerance and flexibility.
• Excellent communication, liaison and negotiation skills

Opportunity Nottingham has a diverse team and we positively encourage applications from all communities.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Leading, Inspiring and Resourcing the UK’s Heritage

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

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder of the UK’s heritage. The projects we fund create lasting and positive change for people and communities and we believe that heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a more equal society. We use money raised by National Lottery players to help people across the UK explore, enjoy and protect the heritage they care about.  From archaeology under our feet to the historic parks we love, from precious memories to rare wildlife, we encourage people to let us know what they value most about their own communities and place. 

We are currently recruiting for a full time Engagement Manager on a fixed term contract (12 months maternity cover) based in Nottingham.

This is an exciting time for us as we develop new ways of working.  If you’d like to find out more about this role, please join our Virtual Event on 17 May 12.00-1.00.  Please visit our website for more information. 

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

If you are excited about helping ensure that heritage is inclusive and accessible to everyone, for now and future generations, then we want to hear from you.

• Applications close at midnight 27 May 2021.
• Interviews are expected to take place on 8 or 9 June 2021, and will be held virtually.

University Partnership & Impact Manager: This individual will be responsible for the execution of our university partnerships strategy and delivery of sustainable income growth from new and existing partners in the higher education sector. 

Location: Bristol, London, Manchester, Nottingham or Newcastle (initially on a remote basis)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 9am - 6pm (with some flexibility)

Start date: July 2021

Application Deadline: 9am on Monday 17th May 2021 (Early applications are encouraged as we may interviewand/or appoint before the closing date)

Core delivery responsibilities for the University Partnership & Impact Manager will include: 

Managing and developing existing university partnerships

• Managing upReach’s portfolio of existing university partners, stewarding relationships to ensure the partnerships remain strong and mutually beneficial.
• Developing existing university partnerships and identifying new opportunities to expand our programme of support.
• Execute on a partner communication strategy to ensure university partners are kept up to date with upReach news and events.
• Plan and lead on student attraction & onboarding activities in collaboration with Rise Programme Manager.
• Contribute to strategic decisions concerning the design and delivery of the Rise Programme to meet the needs of University students and complement & enhance University offerings.
• Ensuring all outputs are delivered effectively and on time, in collaboration with the Rise Programme Manager and the PC University Leads.
• Collaborate with the Rise Programme Manager and PC University Leads to ensure the smooth running of all university-based events and follow through on identifying and communicating impact.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme and prepare and deliver quarterly/annual impact reporting reviews for each university partner.
• Act as university impact reporting ‘subject matter expert’ to set impact measurement strategies for university partnership reporting and impact reporting in collaboration with Impact & Data Senior Officer. 

Growing the number and value of university partnerships

• Researching and developing a new pipeline of university partners to expand the sector reach and create opportunities for Associate growth.
• Identifying gaps in the market and developing ideas for new university partners, cohort focused programmes and types of partnership.
• Identifying, initiating and securing new high-value long term partnerships with universities to grow income and provide more opportunities to students.
• Preparing and delivering compelling and evidence-based pitches and presentations.
• Maintaining the organisation’s presence in the social mobility sector through thought leadership articles/blogs and networking at relevant events.
• Work with Rise Programme Manager to agree programme of support and support in the transition to deliver agreed programme of support.

Team Management

• Manage two FCLP rotations (20% of Programme Coordinator’s time) - setting rotation objectives and providing project guidance.
• Meet monthly with university leads (Programme Coordinator responsible for day-to-day university activities) to set partnership priorities and monitor stakeholder KPI progress (onboarding, engagement).

Person Specification

This position would be suited to individuals who are committed to upReach’s mission. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about social-mobility and believe that background should not be a barrier to graduate employment. 

To be successful it is anticipated that you would have at least 3+ years’ experience developing partnerships and providing strategic impact measurement guidance. You should be proactive, resilient and used to managing competing priorities within a varied workload.You should be flexible and willing to perform varying duties depending on the shifting needs of the charity.

Essential Skills/Experience:

1. Experience working in a fast-paced environment and working independently to find solutions to problems.
2. Ability to engage and flex communication style confidently with a variety of stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation. 
3. Excellent influencing, facilitation and communication skills (both oral and written) and be comfortable preparing and presenting reports and proposals to senior management and external stakeholders.
4. Target driven and demonstrate experience of achieving financial objectives. 
5. Strong project management and problem solving skills, in addition to superb organisational skills to manage a varied workload.
6. Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently, with a creative and a proactive attitude.
7. Experience working directly with key stakeholders to manage and grow a relationship and/or partnership.
8. Experience in or knowledge of the usual ways of working within Universities.
9. Experience monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of a programme.
10. At least a Grade ‘B’ in Maths and English GCSE (if you have extenuating circumstances, let us know)*.
11. University degree (2:1 or higher)* in any discipline, or equivalent experience.

* The nature of the role requires a high standard of Maths and English, and the ability to quickly review a large amount of information and identify and communicate key themes clearly. Applicants may demonstrate this through the academic qualifications shown above and/or other relevant experience. As our beneficiaries are all undergraduates, a good understanding of the university experience is essential, although it is not necessary that this was acquired through personally gaining a degree.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

1. Understanding of social mobility issues in the UK, the university landscape and graduate recruitment.
2. Experience in qualifying, scoping, and pricing client / partner projects in the charity sector.
3. Experience delivering all aspects of a project end to end, from design to reporting and evaluation.
4. Line management or team leadership experience.

Equal Opportunities

upReach is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We support workplace diversity and believe it creates dynamic and effective organisations. We are working hard to increase diversity in our team and would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates.

We are committed to making our roles and culture inclusive. We can make reasonable adjustments throughout the application process and on the job. If you have particular needs or requirements, please get in touch.

Help our growing charity support householders in fuel poverty by developing a Marketing & Promotions Plan. You will be responsible for refining our website and social media output. Creating a clear brand, you will promote awareness of our services and raise our profile with key funders and stakeholders in the public sector.

MEA provide advice on low cost, energy-efficient measures to reduce household bills and support those in need. MEA is committed to reducing the impact of climate change and promotes environment-friendly measures whenever possible. This role would suit a confident communicator with proven experience in the charitable or business sectors. Possessing strong IT skills, you will be able to work unsupervised and adhere to deadlines. This post is available on a full or part-time basis depending on wider recruitment exercise and candidate requirements and is based in MEA project areas though is suitable for some level of home working. For a full job description and Person Specification and application process please visit MEA's website. The successful applicant will receive a 12-month contract which can be extended subject to funding. Interviews will take place on Monday 7th June.

Framework is one of the largest regional homelessness charities in the UK.  Following an internal reorganisation, we are looking to recruit a talented Business Development Manager to drive growth within the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking, passionate organisation and make your mark on our services for the future.  Our services span homelessness, health, drug and alcohol treatment, social care, multiple and complex needs, street outreach, family mentoring and employment services.

Business Development Manager (c.£34,000 per year)

We are looking for an experienced manager with the desire and motivation to move into bid writing, or a bid writer with substantial experience and a strong track record of producing high quality tender submissions and grant applications.  You’ll report to the Head of Business Development, and work regularly with colleagues from across the organisation to develop compelling offers for new and existing business. We can be flexible around working pattern and location for an exceptional candidate.

Closing date for all posts 5pm, 17 May 2021. Interviews will be held (by Zoom) on 25 and 26 May 2021. No agencies please.

Further Details

Please ensure that you attach the following:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Covering Letter

• Applicant Details Form

• Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

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

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

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

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

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

COOK, EDWIN HOUSE, NOTTINGHAM, FRWK03 £17,189-£18,661 FTE, PERMANENT, 37 HPW

Are you passionate about helping people transform their lives for the better?

Do you want a job that does remarkable work in your community?

Then Framework is for you…

Our Edwin House service is a unique, modern CQC registered care and reablement centre that provides high quality, dignified care to people with complex health needs related to long term substance misuse.

We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, enthusiastic team players with a can-do approach.  Previous experience in this field is desired but not essential as training will be given however you must be: Over 18 years old, self-motivated with energy and drive, have a calm approach and be confident and supportive.

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

CLEANER, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, NOTTINGHAM, PERMANENT, 16 HPW, £8.91 PER HOUR

3 x part time cleaners required to work in residential accommodation service. 

The post holder will work with a team of cleaners providing a safe and clean environment for staff, service users, outside agencies and visitors.

This involves cleaning communal areas and in residents rooms.

The post holder will need to be willing to work flexibly this is weekend work only.

This post is subject to a DBS check

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

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

To protect the health & wellbeing of those receiving support from Framework and the wider community, any job offer is conditional upon the prospective post-holder having been vaccinated against Covid-19, or agreeing to do so during their six month probation period, except where such a requirement would be unreasonable in the circumstances.

97% of the workforce in a recent staff survey said they were proud to work for Framework.

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

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

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.