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The Christie Charity is a vibrant, fast moving, energetic organisation with a passionate team and a fantastic reputation. We exist to solely support The Christie NHS Foundation Trust and its patients providing enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds.

 The Charity Finance Director will oversee the Charity’s finances, including financial planning, forecasting and reporting. They will be an integral part of the senior leadership team working closely with the Chief Executive and the board of trustees to achieve strategic objectives.

 This is a really exciting time to join the Charity as we continue to embed our change of governance structure and develop new ways of generating income, including social investment opportunities.

 This senior level role requires a team player with integrity and resourcefulness, coupled with exceptional analytic and problem-solving skills and the drive and motivation to support the Charity’s ambitions.

Post Title: Hartlepool Full and Part-Time Tutor

Responsible to: Strategic Partnerships Manager

Salary: £24,960 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Holiday entitlement/Pension: Holiday entitlement will be 33 days per annum (pro-rata fro part-time) inclusive of Bank Holidays, Employee Assistance Programme and access to an employee perk-based platform. The Tutor Trust also provides a contributory Government-backed NEST pensions scheme, which is offered to our employees after the qualifying period.

 *Please note this is a fixed-term role until 31st August 2025, with the potential of transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs*

 About Tutor Trust

We’re a proudly Northern charity that believes in equity in education. We do our bit to achieve that by partnering with schools and education providers, to enable their young people to work alongside inspiring and motivating tutors – an opportunity they may not otherwise have. 

We know that our high-quality tuition helps improve young people’s academic attainment, wellbeing, and self-confidence, and supports their personal aspirations. 

Over the past four years, we’ve had an opportunity to reach more young people than we have before through government funding of the National Tutoring Programme. This is now wrapping up and we’re at a pivotal moment, ready to engage new school partners, donors, peers in the sector and the new Labour government.

 Our values

What we stand for and practise in everything we do at Tutor Trust:

We believe in fairness

We are passionate about making a difference

We are inclusive and supportive

We are quality-focused

We are ambitious

We learn

 Benefits of working at Tutor Trust 

· Hybrid work model (2 days in the office for full-time) 

• Competitive leave - 33 days per annum (inclusive of Bank Holidays, pro rata for part-time) 

• Flexible working including Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) 

• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP service, mental health support and benefits platform, Perkbox) 

• Enhanced Family and Sick Leave (after a qualifying period). 

• Recognition and Culture (Thanks & Recognition, Highlights, team events) 

• Learning and Development (knowledge sharing, staff-led groups

Job Purpose

The Hartlepool Full-Time and Part-Time Tutor posts are an exciting role with Tutor Trust.  You will plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school-aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across Hartlepool in Maths and English on a 1:4 ratio and complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupils (register, feedback sheets, etc.) You will liaise with the Strategic Partnership Manager, Hartlepool Programme Coordinator and the quality team. You will also support other tutors as appropriate and be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

If you have solid relevant experience, have the best interests of young people at heart plus a desire to work with an innovative charity, then this could be the role for you. 

 Main Functions

• To plan and deliver tuition to primary/secondary school aged pupils (from 9-16 years old) across Hartlepool in maths and English on a 1:1 to 1:4 ratio.

· To complete appropriate paperwork relating to tuition with pupil (register, feedback sheets, etc.)

· To liaise with the Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hartlepool Programme Coordinator and the Quality Team.

· To undergo any appropriate training throughout the role to enhance the quality and impact of tutoring delivery.

· To support other tutors as appropriate.

· To be involved in Tutor Trust tutorials and training where required.

· Any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post

Person Specification

 Good candidates for this role will be high achievers, with excellent IT and English skills, diplomatic and inter-personal skills, and plenty of initiative.

Skills

· One year of experience of working with children and young people in an educational environment required or QTS.

· Ability to tutor maths and English to a standard desirable.

· Must have achieved a minimum of Grade B/6 at GCSE in Maths and English.

· Understanding of the National Curriculum, GCSE syllabus and have a broad understanding of policy issues and educational best practice relating to improving pupil achievement at Key Stage 2 (and ideally at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4).

· The ability to work with children from complex backgrounds and with complex needs.

Attributes

· Bright, enthusiastic, and well-motivated tutor confident in dealing with young people.

· Robust and resilient character with excellent time-management skills.

· Demonstrate a commitment to the goals and ethos behind the Tutor Trust.

· Enthusiasm and ability to contribute to the successful development of the Tutor Trust.

· Access to a full driving licence and car is desirable, but not essential.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

The job is a fixed-term role from 2nd December 2024 – 31st August 2025 with the potential to transition into a permanent position based on performance and organisational needs. The central Tutor Trust team is based in the Manchester office, however this job is a full-time, position with frequent travel required across Hartlepool to deliver tuition.  All reasonable travel expenses on Tutor Trust business will be reimbursed (not including your regular commute from home to the Tutor Trust working space in Hartlepool). 

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th November

Interviews to be held: Thursday 21st November (remotely via Microsoft Teams)

Salary: £24,960 per annum & Contributory Pension

Start date: Monday 16th December

Candidates are required to complete an application form and supply a cover letter outlining how they meet the requirements of the role. You must also complete the attached Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

To apply, please email all documents to the carreers email address found in the attached job description

The Tutor Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

For further information please see our website under Join Us.

All positions at The Tutor Trust are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.

The Tutor Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A leading loneliness charity for all ages and one of only a handful of charities in the world dedicated to raising awareness of loneliness. Marmalade Trust is a small charity with a big mission – and the momentum is growing. Marmalade Trust was started in 2013 by healthcare professional Amy Perrin. Through the nature of her work, Amy was always aware of loneliness, and she wanted to do something to change the stigma around it and help to build a more connected society. Since launching, they have directly helped thousands of people and have reached millions more.

Marmalade Trust is now entering a new chapter of growth and development. As they expand their senior leadership team, there is a unique opportunity to work closely with Amy and the incredible Marmalade team to scale their impact and bring their mission to even more people. If you have senior operational leadership experience and a passion for the cause, we would love to hear from you.

Marmalade Trust is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Monday, 18 November 2024.

Trust Administrator

Do you want to join an expanding service supporting charities? Are you an experienced, motivated administrator?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust Administrator to join an expert Trust Administration service supporting charities, not for profit organisations and philanthropic projects. This rewarding role offers a great opportunity to help in meeting their goals, develop the service and support the vital work of the charity.

Position: Trust Administrator

Location: Leicester/Hybrid (with occasional travel)

Hours: 25 hours per week, option for additional hours as service develops

Salary: £27,000 pro rata (£18,243 for 25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: Flexible working including partial remote working (after successful completion of the probationary/training period), competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme

Closing Date: 5th November 2024

Interview Date: W/c 25th November 2024

The Role

You will provide administration, clerkship and governance support to other charities to help them run more efficiently, meet charitable objects and make life easier for Trustees. You will be responsible for the growth, development and management of a portfolio of charitable trusts. Profits raised from the Trust Administration service support the vital work of the charity, supporting local people in need.

About You

We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent organisational, time management and communication skills. You will be able to liaise effectively with individuals and agencies across the private, public and voluntary sectors and with governmental departments.

You will have experience of working within a charitable or government/legal services environment and although not essential, having an understanding of supporting a governance function in an administration capacity would be an advantage.

So, if you have a successful track record in administration, great communications skills and can deliver an exceptional customer experience… apply today as we would love to hear from you!

To fulfil the role, you must have the right to work in the U.K. and be able to travel for the purposes of work, as occasional travel in Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire will be required.

About the Organisation

The charity believe that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.

As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as we are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

You may also have experience in areas such as Trust Administration, Clerkship, Grant Management, Funding Officer, Funding Officer, Legal Profession, Legal Secretary, Legal Clerk, Administration, Charity Governance, Charity Compliance, Charity Consultancy, Case Worker Funding, Social Housing, Almshouses, Advice, Benefits, Adviser, Welfare, Charity, Grants, Grant Officer, Grant Case Worker, Grant Aid, Community Aid, Charitable Services, Grant Administration, Admin, Administration, Administrator.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Westway Trust is seeking to appoint a highly skilled and forward-thinking Finance Officer (Property) to join our experienced, professional and friendly finance team to oversee the charging and collection of all property related income including rents, license fees service charges and ad-hoc recharges.

You will be a highly motivated Finance Officer with good organisational and analytical skills. You will also bring with you excellent interpersonal and customer service skills; will have good attention to detail and the ability to process data accurately and on time being a competent user of Microsoft Excel, and computerised accounting systems. 

Key responsibilities of the role include but not limited to:

• Maintain tenancy and charging details in the Property Management software.
• Raise and dispatch rent demands to tenants and post entries to the ledgers.
• Credit control following up tenants with arears by email letter and phone.
• Maintain the tenant debtors listing.
• Post expenditure from Access to the service charge accounts.
• Processing tenancy at wills, subsidised rent and deferred rent journals and reconciliation.
• Reviewing Voids and recharges.
• Assist in month-end reporting.
• Assist in preparing year-end audit schedules.
• Taking ownership of year-end MUS closure and service charge statements.
• To work positively in accordance with Westway Trust’s equality and Diversity Policy.
• Provide cover for the Finance Officer and the Senior Finance Officer including raising cheques, banking, petty cash and making electronic payments posting tenants receipts onto MUS and Access.
• Recharge annual insurance costs to tenants.
• Income reconciliation between MUS and Access (I&E, Vat turnover).
• Reconcile property management balances to Access accounts including debtors and service charge balances.
• Supporting SMF on year end accounting and service charge account closure
• Running MUS reports to help property analysis and preparing analysis of property financial performance.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required.

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• Relevant experience within a busy accounts department.
• Minimum qualification GCSE Mathematics or equivalent.
• Experience of using computerised accounting systems.
• Competent user of Excel for reporting and computing.
• Highly computer literate, with practical experience of using MS Office packages, especially MS Excel and computerised accounting systems.
• The ability to deliver the highest standards of internal customer service through your positive attitude to the role, while staying calm and focused during busy or demanding work situations
• Excellent attention to detail with accurate data entry and the ability to prepare concise and accurate reconciliations and analyses of individual income, expenditure and control accounts.
• Good organisational, administrative and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• A proven ability to follow agreed financial procedures and controls.
• Resourceful and flexible approach, with a “can do attitude”.
• A commitment to working as part of a team.
• Punctual with effective time management.

Desirable:

• Studying or qualified AAT CAT or equivalent CCAB.
• Experience of Access Accounts.
• Experience of computerised property management accounting packages MUS Chronos.
• Experience of using electronic banking software.
• Experience of credit control and rental ledgers.
• Connection to or significant understanding of the local area and its social, cultural and political heritage would be highly desirable.
• Commitment to living out the Westway Trust values including placing the community at the centre of all we do.
• Demonstrable understanding of, commitment to, and promotion of equality of opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

The application deadline is Sunday 17 November when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

As the Chief Financial and Commercial Officer at Brandon Trust, you’ll be at the heart of shaping our financial strategy, guiding commercial growth, and ensuring we remain resilient and impactful in our mission to empower people with learning disabilities and autism. Reporting directly to our Chief Executive Officer, this role offers a rare opportunity to blend strategic financial leadership with a values-driven approach, ensuring that our organisation is both commercially successful and socially responsible.

Your expertise will help us manage our property portfolio, maximise our resources, and identify new opportunities to sustain our growth. As part of the Executive Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping our long-term success, championing innovation, and making ethical decisions that reflect Brandon’s values: Recognise, Involve, Equip, Challenge, and Support.

Why we think you’ll love this role:

• Purpose with impact: You’ll lead financial and commercial decisions that directly contribute to improving the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism.
• Strategic influence: Be part of the Executive Leadership Team, driving our overall vision and strategy, and developing a high-performing finance team that delivers lasting results.
• Diverse challenges: From overseeing our financial sustainability to managing assets and leading commercial growth, every day will present new opportunities to make a difference.
• Values-driven culture: At Brandon, we are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and ambitious workplace where everyone is recognised and equipped to succeed.
• Opportunity for growth: This role offers the chance to innovate, build relationships, and take Brandon Trust’s financial strategy to new heights in a dynamic and rapidly evolving sector.

Key deliverables:

• Strategic financial and commercial leadership: Lead our financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes, ensuring alignment with our mission and charitable goals.
• Asset and property management: Maximise the value of Brandon’s assets and lead on capital investment opportunities to enhance our services.
• Commercial growth: Collaborate with senior leaders to identify new revenue streams and drive sustainable growth, supporting Brandon’s long-term vision.
• Risk management and compliance: Implement robust financial controls and ensure we meet all regulatory requirements, safeguarding Brandon’s future.
• Team leadership: Build and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering continuous improvement and supporting their professional development.

What you’ll bring:

• Strategic expertise: You have a proven track record of senior financial leadership, ideally in a values-driven organisation. You’ll have the ability to deliver forward-thinking financial strategies that support long-term sustainability and growth.
• Commercial acumen: Your experience in developing commercial strategies will enable you to drive growth, explore new revenue opportunities, and manage property and assets effectively.
• Collaborative leadership: You’re a natural leader who role-models collaboration, inclusivity, and ethical decision-making, building a culture where everyone feels supported and valued.
• Commitment to values: Aligned with Brandon’s values, you’ll bring a focus on social justice, fairness, and building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Resilience and optimism: You’ll approach challenges with positivity and pragmatism, leading teams through change and fostering a solutions-focused mindset.

· Level 7 (advanced) financial qualification is desirable.

· Advanced academic and professional qualification, and membership (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent is essential career track record that demonstrates comprehensive competency in financial and executive leadership.

About us:

At Brandon Trust, we believe in the power of support and compassion. We're a pioneering charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism. Our mission is to enable these individuals to live life to the fullest, with independence, and confidence. As part of our team, you'll be making a direct impact on the lives of the people we support, ensuring they have the resources they need to thrive.

We believe in creating a future where everyone has the chance to achieve their goals, and we’re looking for a financial leader who shares that vision. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and drive our financial strategy forward, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in making a difference—apply today to be part of a team that values purpose, innovation, and collaboration

We will be closing applications on 29th November at the latest. However, due to anticipated interest, we may close the process earlier, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We will be in touch with you to let you know the outcome of your application shortly after this.

Diversity is key to our success, and we work hard to ensure inclusivity. Let us know if you need any adjustments to the application or selection process, and we’ll be happy to help.

Westway Trust is looking to appoint a dynamic and proactive Finance Officer who will maintain the sales purchase and cash ledgers (banks and petty cash) of the Westway Trust finance system, working within a friendly, busy finance department.

You will be a motivated individual with a minimum of two years’ experience working in a busy accounts department, with good organisational and administrative skills.  You will also have a high standard of numeracy and will be proficient in using MS Office packages, especially Excel.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Receive and record suppliers’ invoices, reconcile suppliers’ statements to the purchase ledger and be the first point of contact with suppliers.
• Setup new Suppliers and Debtors.
• Keep creditor listings up-to-date.
• Sales ledger Credit control and keeping debtors list up to date.
• Raise fortnightly electronic and manual payments to suppliers, including to government institutions such as HMRC. 
• Reconcile credit card statements.
• Posting of all bank and investment statements.
• Reconciliation of supplier’s statement and advising of any accruals and prepayments.
• Process staff expenses.
• Maintain invoice filing and archiving.
• Post transactions to the ledgers.
• Raise sundry invoices and collecting payment.
• Maintain electronic banking data and posting income to accounting software.
• Preparing banking for rent and non-rent receipts.
• Advising budget holders on the processes of invoice, purchase order and authorisation on Focal Point.
• Support Senior Finance Officer with month-end postings, reconciliations, year- end schedules and annual budget as required.

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• A minimum of two years’ experience in a busy accounts department.
• A high standard of numeracy.
• Experience of accurate data input or maintaining a computerised accounts system.
• Highly computer literate, with practical experience of using MS Office packages, especially MS Excel. Confident to prepare MS Excel based templates and tools to support the annual budget round and quarterly forecasting.
• Ability to follow agreed financial procedures including credit control, raising invoices, maintenance of nominal ledger, bank reconciliations and electronic banking.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, can demonstrate ability to prioritise work under pressure.

Desirable 

• Knowledge of computerised accounting packages, preferably Access Dimensions and Focal Point 
• Studying towards AAT qualification. 

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real difference? Lead this dedicated charity, protecting and restoring the beauty of our environment and wildlife.

Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 27th November

Who we are.

We care for 30 nature reserves, ranging from ancient bluebell woods and Iron Age forts to nationally important wetlands that serve as havens for rare wading birds and wildflower meadows.

Our educational and community programmes help people of all ages connect with and benefit from the natural world around them while empowering them to contribute to nature’s recovery.

We collaborate with landowners across the region to reverse wildlife decline by creating connected living landscapes.

About the role.

We are looking for a CEO who can provide dynamic, inclusive leadership to a team of over 50 staff and 1,500 volunteers, working together to deliver our ambitious 2030 strategy.

As CEO, you will make a significant ecological impact by managing over 1,000 hectares of nature reserves, engaging with key stakeholders, and driving innovative nature-based solutions to tackle climate change, support wildlife and restore biodiversity.

We have several exciting opportunities on the horizon. To realise their full potential, we need a leader who can deliver on our strategic ambitions for 2030 and is comfortable operating in a complex charity with commercial, environmental, and educational priorities. You will serve as an influential ambassador for us locally, regionally, and nationally, including with donors, the local community, landowners, MPs, councillors, fellow Wildlife Trusts, and other charities.

We seek a leader with successful senior management experience, ideally within conservation or the charity sector. Strong strategic planning, communication, and financial management skills are essential. You should also have a proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders and generating sustainable income streams.

Above all, you must have a passion for nature conservation and the ability to inspire and unite teams.

Join us in leading Avon Wildlife Trust to create a wilder future for the West of England, where both people and nature can thrive.

Apply now to be part of something truly transformative for nature and people!

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 27th November.

Fundraising Officer (Partnerships), Fundraising Team, Wonderseekers

Job details

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Work pattern: Weekdays - exact work pattern flexible and can be discussed at interview

Salary: £27,000 FTE per annum (based on 0.6 FTE actual salary £16,200 per annum)

Contract: Permanent, 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE)

Line manager: Trusts & Foundations Manager, Fundraising Team

Responsible for: Trusts & Foundations (T&F) Managers and freelance T&F Fundraisers

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays FTE (actual hours 148.5 hours per annum including bank holidays). Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post holder is not expected to work bank and public holidays.

Location: Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh with regular attendance at Winchester Science Centre, Winchester

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, free tickets to WSC and partner attractions, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, free parking, pension contribution, inflationary pay rise and more.

Application deadline: Tuesday 12 November 9am

Interviews: Provisionally 19, 20 or 22 November

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying 

The Role

The Fundraising Officer – Partnerships is an important new role within the Fundraising Team, acting as the face of the Charity and first point of contact for potential corporate supporters and other donors.

Leading on delivering Wonderseekers’ Curiosity Collective corporate fundraising campaign, this is your chance to develop your corporate fundraising skills to deliver a small, personal annual income target. Previous fundraising experience is a bonus, but not essential as support and training will be available. However, you must have impeccable interpersonal and presentation skills, be comfortable representing the Charity and engaging with senior internal and external stakeholders, be results-focused and willing to learn.

Working as part of a small, growing Team of experienced fundraisers, the Fundraising Officer - Partnerships will play a key supporting role to the Team, providing exceptional stewardship to donors. Whilst supporting members of the Team with research and pipeline development, preparing briefing papers and funding proposals and writing and implementing cultivation and stewardships plans, there will be lots of opportunities for personal development and the potential for promotion within the Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the rolling corporate campaign recruitment plan, including attending networking events, sending out partner packs, activity and preparing /delivering face to face pitches
• Co-ordinate the corporate campaign marketing activity, liaising with the Marketing and Communications team.
• Provide exceptional, ongoing stewardship to all members of the corporate campaign
• Monitor all grants and donations received, ensuring that these are acknowledged and thanked in a timely manner and assist with other stewardship activities
• Maintain and champion the fundraising CRM, Donorfy, providing administrative support to other users as required (training provided)
• Manage the fundraising inbox, ensuring that all fundraising enquiries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner
• Keep abreast of sector news / new funding opportunities and conduct other desk research to assist with development and management of the Charity’s funding pipeline/donor base
• Maintain the Charity’s fundraising asset bank, writing/updating ‘boiler plate’ copy for funding applications, assisting with the research and development of project cases for support and compiling case studies and evidence of need
• Assist in the preparation of cultivation plans, briefing notes and other cultivation activity, funding applications and supporting materials

Person Specification:

Experience and Knowledge

• Basic knowledge of the UK charity sector
• Demonstrable customer service experience (volunteering or work experience)
• Experience working within the corporate sector is desirable
• Experience managing a CRM is desirable

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to write clearly and concisely with attention to detail
• Well-organised with the ability to conduct systematic research
• Confident presenter / orator
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Goal-oriented, tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritise your own workload
• Proficiency in Office 365
• A basic understanding of the charitable sector
• Collaborative, open and honest and keen to learn

Ready to Apply?

When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

No recruitment agencies, thank you.

You will be asked to submit your contact details and answer a few questions so we can get to know you. Please keep your responses concise, this is your opportunity to really stand out. After answering these questions, please upload your cover letter and CV.

If you have any other questions or wish to arrange an informal phone call prior to applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Need information in a different format or would like to apply in an alternative way? Just get in touch using the email address above, or call our office and book a call with HR.

We are recruiting a Programmes Officer to work across projects in our Sector Support programme, working closely with a Senior Programmes Manager.

This is an opportunity for you to use your excellent organisational skills to coordinate programme events, build relationships with funded partners, and maintain good records across our systems. You will support the efficient delivery of our programmes and sector support initiatives for organisations who work on the frontline of social welfare legal advice.

Working in an energetic, friendly and busy team, you will be able to make a significant and positive contribution from the start. We are a small organisation making huge strides in our mission to make access to justice available to more people in need.

You will have a passion for social justice and enjoy utilising your strong communication skills to support programmes and initiatives that strengthen the advice sector.

Overview of post

• To organise and develop the London Specialist Advice Forum with the Senior Programme Manager.
• To identify emerging issues that affect forum members and liaise with the forum members, the steering group, and external legal and non-legal organisations to discuss potential solutions.
• To identify and report pilot projects that emerge from needs identified through forum members.
• To identify emerging issues that affect specialist legal advice providers and support relationships with the key external strategic and policy organisations to raise these issues.
• To ensure that the work of funded partners is communicated to a broad audience through generating content for newsletters, our web site and online presence.
• To provide support to the Sector Support and Grants team in the running and development of other sector support schemes such as money saving initiatives, funding programmes, and others.
• To assist with the recruitment and management of volunteers.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 31 days with the numbers of years in the organisation (pro-rata for part time) plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time)
• Hybrid working
• Flexible working options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribution to pension scheme
• Continuing personal development opportunities
• Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity leave pay

As part of its strategy, The Trust has ambitious plans to grow its access to the workplace programmes at both pre and post 18 age groups, in new and innovative ways. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Programmes Senior Officer to join our team and support the expansion of the Sutton Trust programmes.

The successful candidate will deliver the existing Careers Plus programme and will be responsible for s setting up two new industry strands in Tech and Consulting. They will also be responsible for the employer engagement of its Pathways to Engineering programme. They will join a small team and will play an important role in contributing to the on-going success of our programme work and industry engagement strategy.

The Senior Officer will work closely with the Programmes and Development teams to develop and deliver impactful programmes across a range of sectors. This is an extremely exciting time to be at the Trust and the role will require individuals to be creative and to think strategically about our approach.

This role will fit into a team of nine, led by the Head of Employability, and will be line managed by the Senior Employer Engagement Manager.

Main duties

• Plan and implement delivery for the three Careers Plus programmes, including skills sessions, work experience and mentoring across a range of sectors (Tech, Consulting and Law)
• Liaise with external delivery organisations to ensure the sessions and content of the programme meets its intended aims
• Recruit and manage a cohort of Careers Plus students (three strands, 30-60 students per strand), leading on communication to drive engagement and attendance across programme activities
• Evaluate the programme activities and delivery model to enable future programme development
• Supporting the effective delivery of high-quality in-person and virtual work experience and employer engagement as part of the Trust’s Pathways to Engineering and Access Apprenticeships in Engineering programmes.
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders such as employers, universities, and Sutton Trust colleagues to match students with relevant employer engagement activities.
• Following up with students in the case of any unexpected absence or non-attendance at work experience placements.
• Working with employer partners to promote volunteering opportunities at Engineering Pathways and Apprenticeship events in person and online.
• Working closely with the Senior Employer Engagement Manager and the Development team to manage and steward a range of placement providers and funders.
• Working with the Development team, manage the evaluation and reporting of programme activities including reporting/presenting to funders
• Other duties as necessary from time to time

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Leading projects, including planning, administration and delivery;
• Delivering young person facing interventions, ideally with experience of digital delivery
• Facilitation of sessions with young people in person or online
• Building and maintaining relationships diverse stakeholder groups young people, universities and employers
• Monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and administration
• Using data to design and deliver programmes
• Using a CRM (ideally Salesforce)
• Working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage
• Has knowledge and experience of the higher education and/or education and/or careers sectors
• Has strong analytical and problem solving skills, and uses their initiative to identify issues and propose improvements to programmes or processes
• Has excellent attention to detail
• Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit in to a small team
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, 1-year fixed term contract
• Salary: £34,000-£36,000
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
• DBS check will be required

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 9am, Wednesday 11th November, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 20th November, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 27th November.

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.

This role requires you to be out in the community raising awareness and attending community events, giving awareness talks in schools/businesses etc, please only apply if this role would be suitable for you based on your location.

Midlands - BIRMINGHAM, COVENTRY, LEICESTER, DERBY, NOTTINGHAM, NORTHHAMPTION.

North East - NEWCASTLE, SUNDERLAND, MIDDLESBROUGH, DURHAM.

The Robin Cancer Trust is looking for two Community Engagement Officers to help make our vision of reaching every young person in the UK with our life-saving cancer campaigns a reality. This will be a regional role, based in either the Midlands, or North East. We are the UK’s germ cell cancer community, and our mission is to save lives!

We do this by:

• Educating young people with our life-saving cancer awareness talks.
• ​Engaging young people with our award-winning cancer campaigns.
• Empowering young people affected by germ cell cancer, all across the UK.

Our values:

• Respect: Not only for the important work we undertake, but also for the people who support our mission. We believe in open, honest, and empathetic communication between ourselves and to our community.
• Creativity: We are a small team with a big vision – in order to drive the change we want to see in the world, we must innovate, disrupt and experiment.
• Trust: We are accountable to each other & our beneficiaries. We are responsible for upholding these values and the quality of work we undertake – and will do so with integrity at all times.

If our mission, vision, and values inspire you and resonate with you, please apply to join our team – we want to hear from you!

Overview:

• Salary: £15,000 (FTE £25,000)
• Hours: 21 hours per week flexible working between 7am and 7pm (evenings and weekends as required)
• Location: Home-based in in Midlands or North East but this is an outreach role so you'll be out and about in the community raising awareness.
• Contract type: 3-year contract - This post is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund

Staff benefits:

• Annual Leave - 33 days (pro-rated based on hours + 8 public/bank holidays)
• Mental Health days (whenever you need them, obvs)
• Flexible working (around you, not us)
• Remote working (we all are)
• Work Laptop (+ whatever else you need to do your job)
• Work Phone (we like a Google Pixel)
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives (Health Cash Plan + Free Counselling)
• Employee Perks (Discounts & Exclusive Deals)

Our culture is the most important thing to us – we want someone to join our team with passion, creativity, versatility, and strategy. We are looking for someone to make this role their own, to help guide our charity through the next phase of our growth, and for someone who will learn and grow with us.

Job Purpose

The Community Engagement Officer will work as a core part of our Service Delivery team. The role will lead work to coordinate and deliver community-based activities, using evidence-based approaches, to support early diagnosis of germ cell cancer. They will engage younger adults face-to-face (through a variety of methods including training, awareness raising and outreach activities) to provide information on germ cell cancers, cancer prevention, self-examinations, and early signs and symptoms. 

Key Responsibilities 

• To build a deeper and more localised understanding of the population in their region and develop effective approaches to engage communities of younger adults who may be underserved by cancer education in order to break down barriers to early presentation.
• To deliver key cancer-related health messages through a variety of methods, for example providing cancer education and awareness presentations to community groups, community talks and delivery of awareness-raising activities.
• To support other public health initiatives and cancer awareness outreach activities across their region.
• To develop awareness of signs and symptoms of germ cell cancers amongst young adults and encourage people to seek earlier medical intervention.
• To support recruitment of Survivor Ambassador Volunteers and support them to be involved with cancer awareness activity where appropriate.

Person Specifications:

• Be experienced in community engagement and partnership working in a community environment.
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships.
• Positive and proactive with the ability to motivate, engage and support the delivery of our awareness programme.
• A confident and approachable communicator who adapts the message to fit the needs of our audience.
• Build strong relationships; Foster trust and co-operation among colleagues, stakeholders, community leaders and commissioners.
• Quality driven; you naturally seek high standards and actively seek to improve them. 
• Value and remain open to new ideas and perspectives.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive approach to challenges, employing a flexible approach to achieve goals.​
• Full driving licence.

Please note: the duties outlined in this job description are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to periodic review and amendment to meet the needs of The Robin Cancer Trust. Recruitment will be subject to the successful completion of an enhanced DBS check.

We encourage all applicants to write a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining our team - please use this opportunity to clarify which regional role you are applying for - the Midlands, or North East.

Closing Date:  Saturday 23rd Nov 2024

Depending on the number of applications we received for this job vacancy, we may close the application window early, so we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We will provide all applicants with an outcome on your application, this will usually be within 1 week of the application window closing.

The Robin Cancer Trust is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we recruit based upon capability and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

At The Robin Cancer Trust we know we are not as diverse as we want to be, so we are actively searching for people who share our passion for our mission, with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, to collectively make a difference.

If there is anything we can do to assist you in your application or preparations to be interviewed for this job vacancy, please let us know so we can ensure you have a positive and comfortable experience.

We are looking for an ambitious Corporate Partnerships Manager with energy, drive and aptitude to develop our corporate strategic partnerships portfolio at Essex Wildlife Trust.

As the leading conservation charity in Essex, the Trust is committed to protecting wildlife and inspiring a lifelong love of nature. With a goal of protecting and connecting 30% of land and sea by 2030 and encouraging one in four Essex residents to take action for wildlife, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will play a key role in making this vision a reality.

In this role, the Corporate Partnerships Manager will focus on establishing and nurturing high-value partnerships with corporate supporters. This involves crafting compelling proposals, pitching and negotiating contracts, and developing strategic partnerships that generate significant income and align with the Trust’s mission. 

The successful candidate will work closely with various departments to gain a deep understanding of Trust activities and to identify opportunities for synergy with corporate partners, converting these into valuable and long-lasting collaborations.

The position also includes the responsibility of creating and delivering a comprehensive Corporate Membership Strategy and expanding the Investors in Wildlife programme, all with the aim of increasing corporate engagement and income for the Trust. Managing budgets for income and expenditure, reporting progress through quarterly updates, and utilising the Trust’s CRM system to maintain precise records are essential aspects of the role. The Corporate Partnerships Manager will additionally line-manage the Corporate Communications Officer, guiding and supporting them in furthering corporate relationships.

Essex Wildlife Trust is looking for a results-oriented professional with a strong background in corporate fundraising or business development, as well as a proven record of success in income generation. With excellent relationship-building, problem-solving, and communication skills, the ideal candidate will also bring experience in managing cross-departmental projects, developing persuasive proposals, and managing client relationships effectively.

Joining Essex Wildlife Trust means becoming part of a dynamic and creative team that is passionate about raising funds to protect local wildlife. This is an ideal role for a motivated self-starter eager to make a meaningful difference and support the mission of a leading conservation charity in Essex.

The role is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm). The starting salary is £36,000.00 per annum.

Essex Wildlife Trust offers flexible homeworking arrangements. Further details of the hybrid-working arrangements will be shared at interview.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an online application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 18 November 2024.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Employee Relations to lead our Employee Relations team within the Trust on a 12 month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will hold an MCIPD qualification or equivalent experience, with a deep understanding of employee relations and employment law best practices. You will navigate complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation while fostering a fair and inclusive work environment. Your strategic business acumen will be essential as you make high-level decisions that impact the entire organization and confidently advise senior stakeholders.

In this role, you will leverage strong analytical skills to monitor and improve employee relations activities, proactively addressing trends to enhance policies and practices. You will also play a key role in driving employee engagement and culture change, aligning people strategies with the Trust’s values. Excellent interpersonal skills are vital as you build trusting relationships across all levels, ensuring that both managers and employees feel supported in a culture of partnership and effective resolution of concerns.

Your proven leadership experience in employee relations, along with expertise in handling complex cases and policy development, will empower your team and contribute to the Trust’s mission of maintaining a fair and equitable environment. If you are passionate about employee relations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply!